WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     BARR - BARZ

BARR, Anna M., 86, I Street Apartments, died Tuesday, November 28, (1972). She was a member of the Advent Christian Church. She is survived by her daughter, Ruth Murphy of Tacoma.

BARR, Archibald - Graveside services were conducted at 1:30 p.m., Friday by Rev. John Haygood for Archie Barr, 82. He died Sept. 21, (1971). Mr. Barr had been a resident of the Ferndale area for the past 20 years. He was a retired logger. He is survived by a son Roy of Nevada; brother and sister, John Barr and Mrs. Rosalie Eastwood, both of Ferndale; two grandchildren, and several other relatives. Interment in Enterprise Cemetery was under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.

BARR, Cecil Fred, age 78 of Ferndale, died at his home Tues., Jan. 16, 1996. He was born on Nov. 30, 1917, in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Fred Barr and Selma (Sandsmark) Barr-Berg and was a resident of Whatcom County for 70 years. He graduated from Ferndale High School in 1936 and married Phyllis Axlund on June 29, 1940, in Ferndale. Mr. Barr was active in Ferndale City government many years and served as Mayor of Ferndale from 1969 to 1980. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and RV traveling. His uppermost devotion was to his family. Mr. Barr is survived by his wife of the family home, daughters Jana Larson and husband Wayne; Joanne Nolan and husband Merril; sisters Bernice Nelson and Doris Aason all of Ferndale; 5 grandchildren--Lisa Beck, Wendi Larsen, Craig Nolan and Heather Rettmer all of Ferndale; and Darin Nolan of Kirkland; and 4 great-grandchildren; 2 half brothers Fred and Laurie Barr and half sister Marlene Powell all of Canada, and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Vernon Barr. Private Family Graveside Inurnment will be at Enterprise Cemetery with Pastor Eric Ranum officiating from Christ Lutheran Church in Ferndale. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Jan 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARR, Charles H., age 89 of 914 Nelson, Sedro Woolley, passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, (1974). Mr. Barr was a 40 year resident of Whatcom & Skagit Counties and a retired sawyer. Surviving 2 nephews, Lavell Barr, Mount Vernon and Chet Barr, Sedro Woolley; 1 niece, Mrs. Burna Duthie, New Port Beach, Calif.; 1 step-daughter, Mrs. Reva Compton, Deming; 1 step-son Walter Krueger in California; 7 step-grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren. Services will be held Monday, Oct. 14 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

BARR, Charles S., age 78, of 2905 Northwest Ave., passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, August 3, (1957) following a lingering illness. Mr. Barr had resided in this community for the past 57 years, and was a retired logging contractor. He leaves to survive four daughters, Mrs. Robert Buckley and Mrs. Lawrence Tiscornia, both of this city, Mrs. Bert Shannon, of Marblemount, Wash., Mrs. John Lehman of Cle Elum, Wash.; five sons, Charles Barr of Roslyn, Wash., James Barr, of Seattle, Jack Barr, U.S. Navy, in the Philippines, Bill Barr of Bainbridge Island, Bob Barr of Cincinnati, Ohio; 24 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; one sister Mrs. Pearl Watts of Portland, Ore., and many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 10:30 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Tom Tate officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

BARR, Elgin, age 57 of No. 5 Garden Terrace passed away in a local hospital Friday March 18, (1960) following an extended illness. Mr. Barr had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 25 years and was a member of the Lumber & Sawmill Workers Local No. 2667 & Machine operator for the Haley Crossarms Inc. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Barr at the family home, 2 daughters, Mrs. Norma J. Baker of this city, Mrs. Betty Kilpinski of Seattle, 3 grandchildren, 1 brother Ben Barr of this city, two sisters, Mrs. Susie Hall, Mrs. Nettie Cavanaugh both of South Dakota. Private graveside services will be conducted Monday March 21 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Donald Swerdfeger officiating. Interment Bayview under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

BARR, Ethel Mae, age 84 of White Rock, B.C., passed away in that city Sat., Feb. 19, (1977). A resident of White Rock for the past 5 years, Mrs. Barr was a member of the National Retired Teachers Association and Tell City Indiana Chapter OES. Surviving 1 sister, Mrs. Ellen Sweeney of Atlanta, Georgia. Funeral services Monday, Feb. 28, 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Walter Bergey officiating.

BARR, Gertrude M., age 79 of 1400 12th St., passed away Wed., Oct. 3, 1979. A resident of this community for the past 50 years, she attended Garden Street Methodist Church, was a member of VFW Auxiliary and served as a ground observer for Civil Defense. She is survived by 1 brother and sister-in-law, Thornton B. and Sylvia Philpott of Ferndale; 1 sister and brother-in-law, Gladys & Leonard M. Tysver, City; 1 son-in-law, Allen Chervenock, City; 2 step daughters, Mrs. Frances Olson, City and Mrs. Helen Snow of Kennewick; 1 step son, Benjamin Barr of Seattle; 3 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 9 step grandchildren, 14 step great grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral service Sat., Oct. 6, 1 p.m., Jones Funeral Home. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium.

BARR, Gilbert N., age 83 of 214 Carolina St., passed away in a local rest home Tuesday, Oct. 21, (1975). A resident of the Everson Nooksack area since 1900, he made his home in Bellingham for the past 60 years and had been employed by Alvers Mill for 45 years. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and Teamsters Local No. 231. Surviving are his wife, Marie at home; 2 daughters, Margaret Korthius of Edmonds and Lorraine Quiram of Lynden; 6 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel Friday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Carl O. Fischer officiating. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARR, John, age 51, of 1707 Humboldt Street, passed away at the family home Wednesday, November 30, (1949) following a short illness. Mr. Barr had been a resident of Bellingham since 1919. He was a veteran of World War I, a member of the Culinary and Beverage Workers Union, and the Naval and Military Masonic Lodge No. 206 in Bremerton, Washington. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise M. Barr; one step-son, Robert Kline, at home; one step-daughter, Mrs. Mary Hansen, Seattle; one sister Mrs. Melba Glass, Bellingham; one brother, Howard R. Barr, Bellingham; his mother, Mrs. J. H. Slaughter and step-father, J. H. Slaughter. Also many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 3 at 1 p.m., within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck funeral home with the Rev. Clarence Haugen, pastor of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery.

BARR, Marjorie Esther, a life long resident of Bellingham, passed away on December 22, 2004, at the age of 85. Marge was born in Bellingham, WA on June 26, 1919 to Eda and V. W. Pearce. Marge worked as a bookkeeper in Bellingham for many years before her retirement. She greatly enjoyed spending the winter in California. Marge was always excited to spend an evening at one of the local casinos. She spent many evening's playing cards with her friends and took a lot of day trips around the area. Her husband Neil and daughter Cindy K. Peter preceded her in death. Marge is survived by her son Allen Barr of Garden City, ID; brother, Warren and Mary Pearce of Ranchchester WY, Derrie and Lilly Pearce of Mossy Rock, WA; granddaughters Tressa Peter of Bellingham, Tiffany Peter of Bellingham and great-grandson, Cody Peter of Bellingham. A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery on Tuesday, January 4, 2005, at 11:30 am with Rev. Bob Marvel officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Diabetes Association. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium.

BARR, Mary Jane, age 86 years, passed away at a local hospital Tuesday, July 31, (1945) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Barr had lived in Bellingham for the past nineteen years and was a member of the Episcopal church. A daughter, Mrs. M. L. Smith, of Vancouver, B.C., survives. Funeral services were conducted from the Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home by Rev. Roy L. Smith, Friday, August 3 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn Cemetery.

BARR, Phyllis R. of Ferndale passed away January 29, 2007, at a Bellingham care facility. She was 84. Phyllis was born in Bellingham on June 5, 1922 to Levi and Mary Axlund. She lived her entire life in Whatcom County. She married Cecil Barr on June 29, 1940, and together they raised two daughters. Cecil preceded her in death in 1996. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Gene. Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Jana (Wayne) Larson and Joanne (Merril) Nolan all of Ferndale; grandchildren Lisa Beck, Wendi Larson, Heather Rettmer, Craig Nolan, and Darin Nolan; and 9 great grandchildren. At her request a Private Family Service will be held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Feb 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARR, Robert L., 81, of 1228 State St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, Dec. 4, (1959). Mr. Barr had resided in Whatcom and San Juan Counties for the past 60 years and was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors are one brother, Will Barr, of Glendale, Calif.; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. W. Kidwell Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 10:00 a.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

BARR, Rufus L., age 86, of 505 Garden St., passed away at home Friday, Oct. 11, (1955). Mr. Barr had resided in this city for the past 65 years and was co-owner of the Wilson, Noble and Barr Wholesale Grocery. Surviving relatives include Mrs. Claire Dwyer of Bellingham. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow Hollingsworth where private services will be conducted by the Rev. William E. Strance Monday, Oct. 17 at 1:30 p.m. Cremation.

BARR, William H., age 26, of Rt. 3, Box 314, passed away in a local hospital, Sunday, October 23, (1955). Mr. Barr had been a resident of this community for 26 years, was veteran of the Korean War, and was a laminator at the Bellingham Shipyard. Surviving relatives include the wife, Stella Dolores at the family home, a son, Michael L., at home, parents, Howard Barr and Mrs. Earl Snow, both a Bellingham, a brother, Danny B. Barr of Bellingham, and two sisters, Mrs. Helen Snow of Kennewick and Mrs. Frances Olson of Spencer, Idaho; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Slaughter of Route 3, Bellingham; Mrs. Ed Glass of Everson. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence J. Forsberg, Thursday, October 27, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARRAFORD, Fred, age 75 years, 1410 F Street, passed away at a local hospital, Friday, January 14, (1949) after a lingering illness. Mr. Barraford had been a resident of Bellingham for the past fifty-four years and was a member of the local Shingleweavers Union. Surviving relatives include his widow, Mrs. Barbara Barraford; two sons, George F., and Lawrence W. Barraford, and one daughter, Mrs. Genett Clifton, all of Bellingham; four grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Clara Berger, Portland, Ore., Mrs. May Courage, Sellack, Wash., Mrs. Helen Hunason and Miss Bertha Barraford, both of Seattle, also numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 17 at 2 p.m. within the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, with the Rev. James Martyn Wilson officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Casket bearers will be J. B. Watson, Clarence Lehn, George Neevel, Russell Ryason, August Janscius and Guy Bates.

BARRETT, Andrew J. "Jack" 4511 Spring Street, age 58, passed away Sunday, Aug. 24, (1969). A life resident of this City, Mr. Barrett was the former owner of Swanson Electric and Telecable. He was a member of Geneva Community Church; Whatcom Lodge No. 151, F.&A.M.; a 26 year member of int. Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 191; Charter Member of Geneva Water Corp; member of the Bellingham Yacht Club and the U.C.T Survivors are his wife, Lois E.; one son, Richard V., City; one daughter, Mrs. Ramona L. Corson, Pullman; 5 grandchildren; two brothers, Richard of Snoqualmie and Gordon of this City; four sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Christi and Mrs. Elizabeth Todd, both of this City; Mrs. Lillian Cobb, Royal City, Wa.; Mrs. Beverly Anderson of North Bend, Wa.; also numerous nieces and nephews. Services are pending at the Jones Funeral Home.

BARRETT, Charles H., aged 75 years, passed away at his home Sunday morning (Sept. 5, 1943). He had been a resident of Ferndale for the past thirty-seven years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mattie Barrett; three daughters, Mrs. E. C. Stewart of San Mateo, Calif., Mrs. H. L. Willey, of Blaine, and Mrs. W. E. Allen, of Bellingham; two sons, Harley and Wilbur, of Ferndale; also eight grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Edgar Hagerman, Ainsworth, Nebraska, and Mrs. Frank Porter, of Huron, South Dakota. Funeral services will be held at the Monroe Chapel at Ferndale, Wednesday afternoon, September 8, at 2 o'clock, with Rev. George Fisher officiating. Burial will follow at the Enterprise Cemetery.

BARRETT, Emma J., age 72 years, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Bice, Sunday, May 13, (1945). Mrs. Barrett had been a resident of Blaine for the past five years and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Bice; one brother, Charles Smith, of Chicago; two grandchildren, Virginia Gent, of Seattle, and Phyllis Eichhon, of Los Angeles, Calif.; also several nieces and nephews. The remains are resting at the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine where services will be conducted Thursday, May 17, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Eric Sjolund, of Custer, officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARRETT, Hattie Bell, age 81, of 1810 Knox Street, passed away at her home Monday, December 18, (1950) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Barrett had been a resident of the county for the past 43 years. Surviving relatives include a daughter, Mrs. Byron Morgan, of Bellingham and two grandsons and a great-grandson. Services will be conducted within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home Wednesday, December 20, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Charles W. Muir officiating. Cremation.

BARRETT, Henry, age 74 years, of 1509 East Victor, passed away at his home early Wednesday morning, March 17, (1948) following a lingering illness. Mr. Barrett had been a resident of Whatcom County his entire lifetime, having been born in the old Townsite of Sehome. He was a retired Shingleweaver, and is survived by 1 brother, George Barrett, Blanchard; 2 sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Winebremer, Bothell, Wash.; and Mrs. Julia Pifer, of New York. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.

BARRETT, Isabella, age 81, 3413 Meridian Street, passed away in a local Hospital Saturday, November 30, (1963). Mrs. Barrett was a forty year resident of this community. Survivors are three sons, Richard M., Snoqualmie; Andrew Jack; City; Mrs. Hazel Higman, Vancouver, B.C.; Mrs. Lillian Cobb, Royal City, Wash.; Mrs. Beverly Anderson, Snoqualmie; 21 grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Hale and Mrs. Pearl Kilby, both of Vancouver, B.C. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Grant Whipple Tuesday, December 3 at 3:00 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

BARRETT, Mary Ellen "Ella", age 78, formerly of 2323 Elizabeth St., passed away in Portland, Ore., Monday, Dec. 26, (1955). Mrs. Barrett came West at the age of 10, going up the Nooksack River in an Indian canoe to settle in the Enterprise district. She was married in 1894 to the late Samuel E. Barrett; was a member of the Congregational Church, and for the past few years had resided with her daughter, Mrs. Rosamond Rochefort in Portland. Surviving, other than Mrs. Rochefort are two sons, Wallace Barrett of Vashon, Wash., and Gordon Barrett of Redmond, Wash., also seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The remains will be received by Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun Thursday, Dec. 29, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn.

BARRETT, Matty, age 87, of Route 2, Ferndale, passed away Wednesday, June 23, (1954) in a local hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Barrett had been a resident of the Ferndale community since 1905. She was a member of the United Church of Ferndale and a charter member of Orchard Grange. Mrs. Barrett is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Lola Stuart, Santa Clara, Calif., Mrs. Hazel Willey, Blaine, Mrs. Cecille Allen, Everett; two sons, Harley of Bellingham, Wilbur of Ferndale; two brothers, William Way, Modesto, Calif., Fred Way, Santa Rosa, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 26, at 2 p.m. at the Monroe Funeral Chapel, Ferndale, with Reverend Harry Martynse officiating. Interment, Enterprise.

BARRETT, Pearl E. of Bellingham died Saturday, May 24, 1997, at Columbia Place. She was 80. A graveside service was held Thursday in Bayview Cemetery with A. W. Pattison officiating. Born June 11, 1916, to Ned and Bertha Webb Pattison in Aldergrove, B.C., she lived in Whatcom County for more than 50 years. Mrs. Barrett worked as a dietitian at Highland Convalescent Center for several years. She married Walde Knudson in 1934 and Jay Barrett in 1948; they preceded her in death. Survivors include son Rudy Knudson of Big Bear Lake, Calif.; brothers Arthur Pattison of Sedro-Woolley and Jon Linde of Grainger; stepdaughter Evelyn Crosslin of Bellingham; stepsons Ray Knudson of Union City, Calif., and Dave Barrett of Texas; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

BARRETT, Roline - A service for Roline Barrett, formerly of Bellingham, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church with the Rev. Richard Christensen officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Barrett died Monday, March 24, 1997, in Renton. She was 87. Born Nov. 21, 1909, to Rollo and Mary Brown in Eau Claire, Wis., she lived in Whatcom County before moving to King County nine years ago. She married Robert S. Barrett in 1928 in Eau Claire. A housewife, Mrs. Barrett enjoyed knitting, crocheting, plants, pets and visiting second-hand stores. She was preceded in death by her husband and by a daughter, Darlene Bikker. Survivors include sons Robert Barrett of Tacoma and Dennis Barrett of Seattle, daughters Sharon Lee of Renton, Marlys Harris of Placerville, Calif., and Janet Brookman of Sitka, Alaska, sisters Valerie Buettgenbach of Bremerton and Bonnie Brugman of Bellingham, 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

BARRETT, Ronald M., age 26, of Everett, passed away in the Everett Hospital, Wednesday, May 9, (1962) following a brief illness. His survivors include his wife, Shirley; four children, Glenda, Rodney, LaDonna, and Vickie, all at the family home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Barrett, and three brothers, Don, Lonni, and Jim, all of Bellingham. There are numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted in the Moles Funeral Home, Saturday, May 12, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Ivan R. Smith officiating. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

BARRETT, Samuel Edward, 3408 Northwest Avenue, passed away at a local hospital Friday, January 15, (1937) following a lingering illness. Mr. Barrett was born in Whatcom County and had been a resident here his entire lifetime of sixty-six years. Deceased was elected to the office of county auditor several times and spent a number of years as deputy in that office. He was for many years a member of the B.P.O. Elks. Surviving relatives are the widow, Ella Barrett, at home; one daughter, Rosamond Barrett, of this city, and two sons, Gordon and Wallace Barrett, Seattle; also five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, January 18, at 3 p.m. by the Rev. Fr. Russell Ingersoll at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Interment was made in Woodlawn Cemetery. The following acted as pallbearers: John Attkin, John Kastner, Peter Thompson, Henry Shagren, Henry Slater and Allan Love.

BARRETT, William F. (Bill), beloved son of Frank and Alice (Weyandt) Barrett (both deceased) was born December 5, 1949, in Ashtabula, Ohio and passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham on March 25, 2007. He will be remembered fondly by his family; his sister Joyce Gudaitis, his nephews Tom (Bonnie) and Mike, his niece Katie (Kimiyoshi), his 3 grand-nephews and his grand-nieces Reilly, Canyon Lucky, and Jazmyn. Bill moved to Bellingham with his dad in 1984 and lived at Lincoln Square before becoming part of the M.O.R.E. program. He worked at Northwest Industries and enjoyed many activities in the community including SPIN dances, bowling and special Olympics. When his health deteriorated in 2001, he moved to Sagewood and later Heartwood Adult Family Homes in Lynden, where he lived until 3 days before his death. Bill's family thanks all the people who took such excellent care of him over the years, especially Jill and Scott Peck at MORE 2, the families and friends of MORE 2 and the staffs of Sagewood and Heartwood who were there at the end for Bill and his family. A Memorial Mass will be held at The Church of the Assumption on Monday, April 2, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a gathering of family and friends.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Apr 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARRIBALL, Ruby, age 69, of the Mt. Baker Apts., passed away in a local hospital Monday, June 19, (1961). Mrs. Barriball had been a 65 year resident of this community and leaves to survive two sons, William J. and Donald F., both of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. C. W. Danielsen of Seattle; seven grandchildren; three brothers, Orrin Willet of Bellingham, Fred Willet of Leavenworth, Wash., and Howard Willet of Olympia; one sister, Mrs. Axel Sundquist of Bellingham, also many nieces and nephews. the remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. W. Robert Webb Wednesday, June 21, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARRICK, Lura E., age 66, of 2812 Vallette St., passed away in a local hospital Thursday, July 10, (1958). Mrs. Barrick had resided in this community for the past 29 years and was owner and operator of the Leopold cigar and magazine stand for 23 years. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Cora Riley of Glendale, Calif., one brother, Robert Riley, also of California; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Father George F. Pratt Tuesday, July 15, at 1 p.m., followed by cremation. Those who wish may make contributions to the Cancer Society.

BARRICKLOW, Wallace Edward, age 49 years, passed away following a heart attack in Ketchikan, Alaska Sunday, September 9, (1945). Mr. Barricklow was born in Blaine and was a member of the Alaska Fisherman's Union and the Moose Lodge in Ketchikan. His survivors are the widow, Helen M. and one step-son, Richard Grant, of Bellingham; six brothers, Luther, Clay, Gordon and William, Seattle, Marion, Anacortes, and Hurndon E., of Ketchikan; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Johnson, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Flora Shaw, of Yakima, Wash. The remains were received by Harlow-Hollingsworth where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, September 25 at 3 p.m. with Rev. C. Elroy Shikles officiating. Final resting place, Blaine Cemetery.

BARRINGTON, Dorothy Mae - A funeral for Dorothy Mae Barrington of Ferndale will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Moles Funeral Home. Mrs. Barrington died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1997. She was 82. She attended business school and Bible college in Portland, Ore., and was a member of Spokane Garden Club and a resident of Whatcom County for 17 years. Mrs. Barrington enjoyed gardening, bowling, her dogs and playing cards and games. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, in 1995. Survivors include son Vernon Matson of Vancouver, Wash., daughter Patricia Shoemaker of Bellingham and sister Elsie Binford of Mountain Home, Idaho.

BARRON, Declan F., age 56 of 313 Highland Drive, passed away Sunday, March 5, (1967). A lifetime resident of this community, he was an instructor at Western Washington State College Biology Dept. for the past 20 years. Survived by his wife, Lucille R., his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barron of Sumner, 2 brothers, Herbert C. of Sumner and John F., of VanNuys, Calif., 1 sister, Mrs. Roger D. Lien of Seattle, 7 nephews and nieces. PRIVATE family graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 8 at 11 a.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home with Dr. Vincent J. Crane, pastor at the Congregational Church officiating. Followed by memorial services at the Congregational Church at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8. Remembrances may be made to the Declan Barron Memorial Fund for the purchase of books on the history of Science for Western Washington State College.

BARRON, Elizabeth A., age 69, 2620 G Street, passed away in a local hospital Monday, October 21, (1963). Mrs. Barron was a thirty-eight year resident of Bellingham, where she was a member of Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58, O.E.S.; Epsilon Orthopedic Guild; Bayside Garden Club; Bellingham Music Club; Bellingham Golf & Country Club; PLF Club and the YWCA. Survivors are her husband, Virgil L., at home; two daughters, Mrs. John M. King, Tacoma; Mrs. Joseph E. Scott, city; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Frazier, Seattle; Mrs. J. L. Gundiff, Walla Walla; two brothers, George and William A. McLaughlin, both of Yakima. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Ray S. Wagoner Thursday, October 24 at 3:30 p.m. Final resting place Blue Mountain Masonic Cemetery, Walla Walla.

BARRON, Margaret A., age 99 of 510 Magnolia, passed away at her home on Sunday July 29, (1962) following an extended illness. Mrs. Barron was a pioneer resident of Whatcom County having lived here for the past 79 years. She was a member of the Church of the Assumption. She leaves to survive two daughters, Mrs. Lila Siemons at home, Mrs. Clara Thee of Bellingham, one son Dr. Fred T. Barron of Santa Barbara, Calif., also four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, Aug. 1, at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Requiem mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Aug. 2, at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

BARROW, Robert Edward Jr. - Visitation for Robert Edward Barrow Jr. of Ferndale will be held from noon to 12:30 p.m. Monday at Birchwood Presbyterian Church, followed by a funeral at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Bud Lee officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Enterprise Cemetery. Mr. Barrow died Tuesday, June 27, 2000 in Ferndale. He was 38. Born Feb. 26, 1962 to Robert and Nancy Barrow in Biloxi, Miss., he moved to Whatcom County in 1970 and later graduated from Ferndale High School. He married Debra Ann Pearson on July 26, 1986. Mr. Barrow enjoyed hunting, skiing and photography. He is survived by his wife, son Jeremy J. Pearson-Barrow and daughter Kaylin M. Pearson-Barrow, all of the family home; his parents; brothers Rodney Barrow of Quilcene, Aaron Hemry of Poulson, Wash, Andrew Barrow of Bellingham and Timothy Barrow of Clackamas, Ore; sisters Bonnie Grigsby of Everett, Julie Crabtree of Ferndale, Connie Barrow of Blaine, Rachel Turner of Blaine, Matahna Erickson of Bellingham and Jemesia Rutherford of Grossbeck, Texas; 7 nephews and 12 nieces.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Jul 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARROW, Timothy Allen was born July 22, 1977 in Bellingham, Washington to Robert and Nancy Barrow, the ninth of ten children. They were raised on a farm in Ferndale, WA. He worked at an early age on a neighboring farm. Because they were home schooled, the family was able to travel a lot. He has always loved extreme sports such as bungie jumping, roller blading, snowboarding, helioskiing, motorcycle racing, etc. He worked on a fishing boat in Alaska. At age 21 Timothy moved to Oregon and roomed with his childhood friend, Josh Underwood. He worked at several jobs in the area and then returned to his fishing career. He worked hard at his job and soon worked up to the marine engineer position on the Kodiak Fish Company ship, "Legacy". He was a devoted Christian giving much of his spare time to helping others in need, and working with youth. He made several mission trips including Russia, Honduras, The Philippines and Uganda. He was a member of the Timber Valley Church in Colton, Oregon. He was active in the men's group and prayer teams. He often went to Salem to feed the homeless and work with them. He loved children and was dearly loved by his many nieces and nephews. His life was a challenge to many with his great devotion to the Lord. His family thanks God for the 27 years of treasured memories, and the Christ like example he lived. They include his father, Robert Barrow of Ferndale, WA, mother, Nancy Ballantyne of Dufur, OR. Sisters, Bonnie Grigsby of Everett, WA; Julie Crabtree of Lynden, WA; Connie Turnberg of Blaine, WA; Rachel Turner of Oxford, NC; and Matahna Erickson of Lynden, WA. Brothers Rodney Barrow of Quilcene, WA; Aaron Hemry of Silverdale, WA; Andrew Barrow of Bellingham, WA; and a Sister-in-law, Debra Barrow of Ferndale, WA Burial will be at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale, WA.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Mar 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARRY, E. L., passed away in San Diego, CA.(1978) Mr. Barry was raised in B'ham. He leaves a widow & 2 daughters, Ruth Prime of Padadena, CA. & Gladys Herndon of LaCanada, CA.; a brother, Edward Barry of Orange, CA.; a sister, Harriett Kuehnoel of Lynden; also 2 step sons & a step daughter of B'ham. Burial will be in San Diego, CA.

BARRY, Edward, age 53 years, passed away at his home in Ferndale suddenly Friday morning, January 12, (1945). Mr. Barry was an employee of the county, a member of the Ferndale American Legion post and is survived by his widow, Pearl; two daughters, Mrs. Harvey Hughes and Doris, both at home; his father, James Barry, in Canada; also seven brothers and one sister. The body rests at the Monroe Funeral Home in Ferndale where funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 15, at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Ray Wagoner officiating. The Ferndale American Legion will have charge of the graveside services. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.

BARRY, Inez - Services for former Custer resident Inez Barry, 80, will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Sunrise Baptist Church in Custer, with the Rev. Jon Aldrich officiating. Burial will follow at Lynden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-9 p.m. Sunday and 9-11 a.m. Monday at Gillies Funeral Home. Mrs. Barry, formerly of 8952 Delta Line Road, died Thursday following a long illness. She was staying at an Everett nursing home, where she had been for several months. She was born Jan. 14, 1909, in Fremont, Neb. A resident of Whatcom County since she was 35, Mrs. Barry and her husband, Howard, moved in 1955 to Custer, where they ran an 80-acre farm. Their son, Leslie Barry, died in 1962 in Seattle. Howard Barry died in 1981 in Bellingham. Mrs. Barry was a secretary for Diamond B Plumbing and Heating in Bellingham for five years in the 1950s, then went to work for Holman Transfer in Ferndale until 1971, when she retired. A charter member of the Mount Baker Good Sam Club, Mrs. Barry also was a member of Sehome Chapter of Eastern Star, Rebekka Lodge of Custer, Sunrise Baptist Church, Delta Grange and Ferndale Senior Center. Survivors include a brother, Ernie Lindquist of Bellingham; a daughter, Judy Kuiken of Bothell; a son, Merle Barry of Coos Bay, Ore.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

BARRY, Leslie Howard, age 33, of 144 No. Sams St., Monroe, Wash., passed away in a Seattle hospital, Wednesday, Nov. 28, (1962) following an extended illness. A resident of Whatcom County since 1944 he had made his home is Snohomish County since 1960. Surviving are his wife, Arlene; one son, Scott; one daughter, Linda, all at home; one brother, Merle of Roseburg, Ore.; one sister, Mrs. Judy Kuiken of Rantoul, Ill.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Barry of Route 1, Custer. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, Saturday, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m., Rev. C. S. Scott officiating. Burial will follow in the Lynden Cemetery.

BARRY, Marie - Funeral services for Mrs. Marie L. Barry, 71, 2116 Fairhaven Ave., will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday (July, 1973) in Veroske's Funeral Home. She died Saturday. A retired cook and cafe owner, she had lived in Alaska before moving to Bellingham two years ago. Survivors include a sister, Grace Brown of Bellingham and a brother Charles Claypool in Pennsylvania. Cremation will follow.

BARRY, Pearl R., 91 1530 James St, died Wednesday. Born Jan. 12, 1895, in Pueblo, Colo., she had been a Bellingham resident for 40 years. She was a volunteer at the Whatcom Museum of History and Art. Her husband, Edward, died in 1945. Survivors include daughters Jean Hughes and Doris Downie, both of Bellingham; one sister; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery, officiated by the Rev. Bruce Nelson.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jan 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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BARSNESS, Ella B., age 83, passed away at her home, 2002 C Street Wednesday, May 23, (1951). Mrs. Barsness had been a 33-year resident of this community and was a member of the Calvary Pentecostal Church. Surviving relatives include two sons, Orville and Arnold, both of Bellingham; five grandchildren; one sister in Norway and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. David S. Land, Friday, May 25, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BARSNESS, Wayne A. - Services for former Bellingham resident Wayne A. Barsness, 52, of Everett, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Burial will be at Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Barsness died Saturday in a Seattle hospital. He was born March 13, 1939, in Bellingham, and was a graduate of Bellingham High School and Western Washington University. He was a teacher at Washington High School in Everett before his retirement. Survivors include a brother, Loren L. Barsness of Seattle; a sister, Sharon L. Toxby of Kirkland; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

BARSTAD, Arthur Sigfred, 66, 6059 Malloy Ave, Ferndale, died Wednesday in Bellingham. He was born Dec. 4, 1914 in Minnesota. He lived in Whatcom County for 44 years, working as a carpenter most of his lifetime. He is survived by his wife, Melva, two sons, one daughter, two brothers, one sister and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery with Dr. Wilfred Gunderson officiating. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Aug 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARSTAD, Pauline, 88 of Ferndale passed away Saturday, March 11, (1967). A resident of Ferndale the past 19 years, she attended the First Lutheran Church of Ferndale. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Pearl Buss, Ferndale and Mrs. Clara Wilkens of Grygia, Minn.; 4 sons, Ed of Bellingham, Bent, Art and John all of Ferndale; 3 sisters and 1 brother in Minn.; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 15 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel, Rev. Richard Snipestead officiating. Final resting place Woodlawn.

BARSTAD, Stella Hilda, age 38, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, June 12, (1952) after an extended illness. Miss Barstad had been a resident of Ferndale for the past six years. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Pauline Barstad of Ferndale; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Buss, Ferndale; and Mrs. Clara Wilkinson, of Grygia, Minn.; four brothers, Ed, of Fargo, North Dakota; Bennie, Arthur, and John, all of Ferndale; also numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale, June 16, at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. C. Gene Albertson officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

BARSTOW, Thomas, age 92, of 2416 Keesling Street, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, July 16, (1961) following an extended illness. Mr. Barstow had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 45 years, and was a retired logger. He leaves no known surviving relatives. Rev. D. H. Gault will conduct services on Wednesday, July 19th, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham and Jerns, followed by cremation.

BARTEL, Frances Esther - A memorial service for Frances Esther Bartel of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Hopewell Grange with the Rev. Michael Estoos officiating. Mrs. Bartel died Monday, Sept. 15, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 82. Born May 14, 1915, to Rafael and Irene Harris Garcia in Hanford, Calif., she lived in Whatcom County for 52 years. She married John Bartel on Sept. 3, 1932, in Santa Ana, Calif. Mrs. Bartel was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Kendahl Hanowell. Survivors include her husband, son John Bartel of Everson, daughter Bernice Bartel of Bellingham, four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous brothers and sisters in California. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

BARTEL, Harry L., age 74 of Snohomish, died Aug. 3, (1980) at his residence. He was born July 22, 1906 in Sedro Woolley and lived in B'ham. and Darrington before moving to Snohomish 11 years ago. He is survived by his wife Nellie, 3 sisters, Florence Maddox, of Longview, Grace VanSideren of Auburn and a brother Charles Bartel of B'ham. Alson numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside services Wed., 1:00 p.m. at the Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale under the direction of Bauer Funeral Chapel, Snohomish.

BARTEL, John J., age 89 years, passed away Friday, June 29, (1945). Mr. Bartel is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Vera Roddy, of Washington, D.C., Mrs. S. H. Goodman, of Custer, Mrs. J. P. Gurney, of Anacortes, Mrs. James Beck, of Honolulu, Mrs. Ragner Hansen, of Kodiak, Alaska; thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 5 at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Chapel in Blaine with Rev. A. E. Kristjannson, of Blaine, officiating. Interment in Blaine Cemetery.

BARTEL, Katie, age 68, of 1760 Kline Road, passed away Friday, May 20, (1955) at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Bartel was a former resident of Bakersfield, Calif., and had made her home with her sons here for the past few months. She was a member of the Full Gospel Church of Bakersfield. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Esther Willcox and Mrs. Rose Hannah, both of Los Angeles; six sons, Dan and Walter of Everett, William of Walla Walla, David of Los Angeles, Peter of Bakersfield, John of 1760 Kline Road; three brothers, Peter and H. W. Thiessen, both of Ferndale, Frank of Cupertino, California; 15 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 23, at 1:30 p.m. from the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale, with Rev. A. A. Galbraith officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARTEL, Richard, age 45, of Gold Bar, WA., passed away Monday, Oct. 30, 1978. Mr. Bartel was forwarded to Monroe, WA. for funeral & burial services. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

BARTELDS, George S. - A reception in memory of Everson resident George S. Bartelds will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at 203 Blair St. in Everson. Mr. Bartelds died at home Friday, Dec. 17, 1999. He was 68. Born Oct. 11, 1931 in Everson to Neil and Margaret (Elder) Bartelds, he attended Nooksack schools and served with the U.S. Army in Korea from 1950 to 1953. He was a mechanic for many years, first for North Washington Implement Co. in Lynden and for 18 years at then Intalco Aluminum Corp. in Ferndale, retiring in 1988. He married Jean Duke in Reno, Nev. on Nov. 15, 1984. An avid golfer, Mr. Bartelds enjoyed hunting, bowling and pool. He was a member and president of Gold Wing Riders Association, Whatcom County chapter, and Whatcom County Senior Citizens Golf Assoc.; and member of Sumas American Legion Post No. 212. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheri Bartelds in 1985; a brother Jack Bartelds in 1993; and by an infant sister, Wilma Jean Bartelds. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Mike Bartelds o Kendall and Leon Bartelds of Ferndale; daughters Barbara Bartelds of Sumas and Vicki Bartelds of Everson; 24 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; stepchildren Wayne Duke of Everson, Bruce Duke of Concrete, Russel Griffin of Whidbey Island, Shelley Duke of Concrete and Michael Duke of Everson; brothers Ronald Bartelds of Addy, Wash., and Jerald Bartelds of Everson; sister Norma Houghteling of Everson; and other relatives. Arrangements and cremation are by Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Dec 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARTELDS, Harry, age 43, of Everson, Route 1, passed away Tuesday, November 12, (1946). He is survived by his wife, Grace; one daughter, Betty Rose; two sons, David and William, all at the family home; also the father, Jake Bartelds; seven sisters, Lucy deGraff, of Lynden, Grace Vail, of Bellingham, Rose Taylor, of Everson, Henrietta Talmage, of Ferndale, Gertrude Elder, of Everson, Jenny Morman, of Seattle, Agnes Brouwer, of Marysville; two brothers, Rudy, of Seattle, and Neil, of Everson. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 15, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with Rev. H. E. Robinson officiating. Interment in the Nooksack Cemetery.

BARTELDS, Henry, age 85, of Lynden, Route 1, passed away at the home of his daughter, September 23, (1950). He had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 51 years. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Joe DeBruyn and Mrs. John Bruns, both of Lynden, Route 3; Mrs. Henry Hoksbergen, of Route 1, Ferndale; one son, Rudolph, of Route 1, Lynden; three grandsons, Alvy, Howard and Larry Hoksbergen; one granddaughter, Betty DeBruyn; two great-grandsons, Allen and Gale Hoksberger; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, September 26, at 2 p.m. with Clifton Trued officiating. Interment in the Monumental Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.

BARTELDS, Jack S. - A memorial service for Jack S. will be held at 3 p.m. today at New Life Fellowship in Lynden with the Rev. Ran Slater officiating. Burial will precede at 2 p.m. today in Nooksack Cemetery. Mr. Bartelds of 205 Reeds Lane in Everson died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1993, after suffering an apparent heart attack while driving on Guide Meridian. He was 63. Born May 9, 1930 to Neil and Margaret Elder Bartelds in Bellingham, he was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County. He married Bonnie Bordon on Nov. 16, 1963 in Lynden. Mr. Bartelds worked for Nelbro Packing in Petersburg, Alaska, and for south Everson Lumber Company. He retired a year ago. A member of Sumas American Legion and the Teamsters union local, he also attended New Life Fellowship Church. Mr. Bartelds was preceded in death by his wife in 1990 and by a sister. Survivors include daughters Rachael Upper of Ferndale, Randi Bartelds of the family home, Patti Stonewall and Cindy Bazell, both of Goldendale, and Jackie Bartelds of Vancouver, Wash.; sons Steve Bartelds of Scio, Ore. and Roger Bartelds of Sumas; brothers George Bartelds and Jerry Bartelds, both of Everson, and Ron Bartelds of Addy; sister Norma Houghteling of Everson; his mother of Everson; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Oct 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARTELDS, Jake, 74 years, of Everson, Route 1, passed away Wednesday, October 8, (1947) following a long illness. He had been a resident of the Everson district for the past eighteen years, and leaves to survive seven daughters, Mrs. Lucy DeGraaff, Lynden, Route 1; Mrs. Grace Vail, Bellingham, Mrs. Rose Taylor, Everson, Route 1, Mrs. Henrietta Talmadge, Ferndale, Route 1, Mrs. Gertrude Elder, Everson, Route 1, Mrs. Jennie Moorman, Mrs. Agnes Brouwer, both of Marysville; two sons, Niel, Everson, Route 1, and Rudy, Seattle; one brother, Henry, Lynden, Route 1, and thirty-one grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 10, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, with Rev. Paul R. Campbell officiating. Interment in Monumenta Cemetery.

BARTELDS, Margaret, age 71 of Route 1, Lynden passed away in a Sedro Woolley hospital Saturday, November 5, (1960). Mrs. Bartelds had been a resident of the Lynden area since 1947. Survived by her husband Rudolph, 1 son Jack Devine of Seattle, 2 daughters, Mrs. Louise Knutzen of Van Zandt, Mrs. Florence Vice of Los Angeles, also 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden Wednesday, November 9 at 2 p.m. Rev. Carl Lindstrom officiating.

BARTELDS, Rose Marie – A memorial service for Rose Marie (Radonski) Bartelds of Everson will be at 11 a.m. today in Everson Park. Mrs. Bartelds died Wednesday, June 21, 2000 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 64. Mrs. Bartelds was born June 12, 1936 to Joseph and Clara (Polus) Radonski in Blaine. Mrs. Bartelds worked for Draper Valley Farms for 19 years. An animal lover, she enjoyed garage sales, growing sweet peas, vacationing in Hawaii and collecting brass and Garfield items. Her daughter Shari C. Bartelds, sister Pauline Hubbard and brother Raymond C. Radonski died previously. Survivors include son Mike Bartelds and daughters Barb and Vicki Bartelds, all of Sumas; brother Richard J. Radonski of Blaine; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jun 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARTELL, August W., age 83, passed away suddenly at his home, 616 Boulevard, Saturday, Jan. 26, (1963). Mr. Bartell had resided in this community for the past 47 years and was a retired lumber worker of Bloedel-Donovan. Surviving relatives are his widow, Emma M. at home; one granddaughter, Mrs. Shirely Roberts and one great-grandson, James R. Roberts, both of Bellingham, also one sister, Mrs. Ella Moore of Seattle. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor Kenneth H. Daugs, Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.

BARTELL, Emma E., age 83 of 2838 Grant St., passed away Friday, April 21, (1967). Mrs. Bartell was a member of the Unity Church of Truth and is survived by a grandson, Jerry V. Johnson of Bellingham, and a granddaughter, Mrs. Sina Ershig of Burbank, Calif. Funeral services were held Monday April 24 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Dorothy Paul officiating. Interment Bay View.

BARTELL, Frank W., age 67 years, 2838 Grant Street, passed away at a local hospital, Saturday, July 2, (1949) after an illness of four weeks. Mr. Bartell had been a resident of Bellingham for the past twenty-seven years and was a member of the Church of Truth. Surviving relatives include the widow, Mrs. Emma Bartell; one son, Lauris Bartell, Bellingham; a brother, August Bartell, Bellingham; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Briggs and Mrs. Anna Hine, both of Blaine; and Mrs. Ella Moore, Seattle; also nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home where funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 6, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Margaret Whitney Kupfer officiating. Interment in Bay View cemetery.

BARTELL, James W., age 54, of 2936 James Street, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, September 9, (1962). Mr. Bartell had resided in this community for the past 47 years; was Cashier at the Bellingham National Bank; a member of the Methodist Church, and B.P.O.E. No. 194. Survivors are his widow, Jean, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Roberts; parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Bartell, and a grandson, James R. Roberts, all of Bellingham. Services will be conducted by Rev. Don Swerdfeger of the Garden Street Methodist Church on Wednesday, September 12 at 10:00 a.m., under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home, followed by Cremation.

BARTELL, L. E. "Dutch", age 51, of 800 East Sunset Drive, passed away suddenly in a local hospital July 10, (1956). Mr. Bartell had been a lifetime resident of this community and was the owner of the Bartell Grocery. He was a well-known sportsman and a member of the Church of Truth. Surviving relatives include his wife, Ora; one daughter, Sina at home; one step-son, Jerry Johnson and his mother, Mrs. Emma Bartell, both of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 13 at 1:30 p. m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Dr. Margaret Whitney Kupfer, pastor, officiating. Interment Bay View.

BARTELL, Tiena, age 64 of Ferndale passed away Sunday April 21, (1963) in an automobile accident. Mrs. Bartell had been a resident of the Ferndale Community for the past 16 years and was a member of the Whitehorn Mennonite Brethren Church. She is survived by four daughters Mrs. Susie Reimer of Ferndale, Mrs. Tiena Balzer of Kingsberg, Calif., Mrs. Evelyn Dyck of Bellingham, Mrs. Elizabeth Fowler of San Mateo, Calif. One son George Dyck of Bellingham. Numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 24, 1:30 p.m. in the Whitehorn Mennonite Brethren Church under the direction of Moles Funeral Home with Rev. P. C. Martens officiating. Final resting place Enterprise Cemetery.

BARTELL, William P., age 71 of Ferndale passed away Sunday, April 21, (1963) in an automobile accident. Mr. Bartell had been a resident of the Ferndale Community for the past 10 years and was a member of Whitehorn Mennonite Brethren Church. He is survived by three daughters Mrs. Rachel Jost of Reedley, Calif., Mrs. Lenora Hienrichs of Fresno, Calif., Mrs. Ruth Adams, Bellingham. Two sons Elmer of Lynden, and LeRoy of Kingsberg, Calif. A son-in-law Leonard Warkentin of Dinuba, Cal. Twelve grandchildren, numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday April 24 at 1:30 p.m. in the Whitehorn Mennonite Brethren Church under the direction of Moles Funeral Home with Rev. P. C. Martens officiating. Remains will be forwarded to Fresno for interment.

BARTELS, Esther M., age 61, long time Concrete resident passed away Tues, Nov. 8, (1977). Born May 4, 1916 in S. Dakota. Former Renton resident. Member of Concrete Eagles Auxiliary & American Legion Auxiliary. Services Sat., Nov. 12 at Lemley Chapel in Sedro Woolley at 1:30 p.m. Interment Sedro Woolley Cemetery. Survived by husband, Alex; son, Marvin Donovan of Burlington; 2 daughters, Nyla Stuart of Edmonds and Georgene Kelly of Burien; brother, Cecil Whitaker of Renton; sister, Celia Billadeau of Renton; mother, Mary Whitaker of Burien. Memorials to American Cancer Society are suggested.

BARTER, Emily E., age 86 of 2406 Jaegar St. passed away in a local hospital Fri., Dec. 26, (1975). A resident of the Welcome and Bellingham areas for the past 49 years. A member of the Senior Citizens Club of Welcome. Beloved mother of Lloyd and Vernon Barter both of Deming, Amie Balius of Bellingham and Jean Lynn of San Francisco, beloved sister of Jean Willet and Mabel Coull both in Canada. Also 6 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services to be held in the Veroske's Bellingham Chapel, Tues., Dec. 30 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Thomas Lane, officiating. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARTER, Everard D., age 88, Glacier Star Route, Deming, passed away Sunday, February 20, (1966). Mr. Barter was a forty-two year resident of this community, and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Survivors are his widow, Sarah Ann; a daughter, Miss Lilly B. Barter, and a son, Edward L. Barter, both at home; a grandson, Robert Dale Barter of San Diego, Cal.; also nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Father J.F. Harriman Thursday, February 24 at 3:00 P.M. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARTER, Hudson Alfred, age 89 of Deming Star Route passed away Saturday, June 4, (1960). He is survived by his wife, Mrs Emily Barter, 3 sons, Lloyd of Deming, Vernon of Glacier Star Route and Herbert of Port Albernie, B.C.; 2 daughters, Mrs. Amy Balius, Bellingham and Mrs. Jean Pepple of San Francisco; 1 brother, Everett of Glacier Star Route, 9 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Mr. Barter was a retired logger. Funeral services will be held Tuesday June 7 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Turney, pastor of the Deming Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment, Greenacres.

BARTER, James Ellis, age 74, of Abbotsford, B.C., passed away in that city Wednesday July 7, (1954) following a lingering illness. Mr. Barter had been a resident of that district for the past three years and was a former resident of Bellingham. He is survived by two sons, Cecil R., city, Jack of Clinton, B. C.; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, Hudson Barter of Deming, Edward Barter of Glacier Star Route; one sister, Mrs. Cecil Claris of Boston, Mass. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 9, at 2:30 p.m. from the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARTER, Lloyd Edward, 76, 5095 Mitchell, Road, Deming, a long-time area logger, died Monday in a Bellingham hospital. He was born July 18, 1908, in Arizona and had lived in Whatcom County most of his life. He was active in the Deming Logging Show, and was the show's 1977 "Bull of the Woods." He was vice president of the Deming Water Association. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; a son, Douglas, of Maple Falls; a daughter Janice Zender, of Bellingham; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel, with burial to follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From the Bellingham Herald, November 7, 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARTER, Vernon H., age 85, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2004, in Bellingham. He was born March 6, 1919, in Abbotsford, B.C., to Hudson and Emily (Stewart) Barter. He was preceded in death by his wife Wilma in June of 2002 after 65 years of marriage, son-in-law Jim Brown, brother Lloyd Barter, and sister Amy Balius. He is survived by daughters Peach Brown and Geri and husband George Valencia; son Dale and wife Sharon Barter; sister Jean Lynn; nine grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 18, 2004, at the Deming Log Show, with burial following at Saxon Cemetery. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Aug 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BARTER, Wilma Ione, age 80, passed away on June 19, 2002. She was born on August 8, 1921 in Bell Creek near Deming, WA to Robert and Constance (Rhuchty) Zwick. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Connie Zwick brother Jack Zwick and son-in-law Jim Brown. Wilma is survived by her husband of 64 years, Vernon daughters Peach Brown, Geri and George Valencia son Dale and Sharon Barter brother Lee and Judy Zwick sisters Jean Van Dyk, and Carol and Bill Vander Yacht 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2002 from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 24, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

BARTL, Nellie, age 71, passed away Sun. Jul. 17, 1983. Mrs. Bartl had been a resident of Bellingham for many years and leaves to survive 1 brother, Edward McCullough and an aunt Maude Green both of this city; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wed. July 20 at 11 a.m. at Enterprise Cemetery with Rev. Doug Anderson officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

BARTLESON, Henry "Ed", age 74, of 2420 Dean Ave., passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, May 30, (1962) following an extended illness. Mr. Bartleson had been a resident of this city for the past 72 years and was a retired Bloedel Donovan employee. He was a member of the A.O.U.W. Whatcom Lodge No. 19. Survived by four sons, Edward H., city; Alfred L., Everett; Fred, city; James B., Anacortes; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Shaver, at home; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs Josephine Spandoni of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Donald W. Taylor, Friday, June 1, at 3 p. m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Bay View.

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BARTLEY, Claude Samuel of Custer died at home Sunday, Feb. 9, 1997. He was 89. At his request, no services will be held. Born Oct. 13, 1907, in Pendleton, Ore., to John and Elizabeth Adams Bartley, he enjoyed horses and hunting. Survivors include his wife, Marie C. Bartley of the family home; sons C. Raymond "Ray" Bartley of Portland, Ore., and Robert L. "Bob" Bartley of Oregon City, Ore.; daughter Sandra M. Scheffel of Richmond, B.C.; step-daughter Diane L. Burnette of Calgary, Alberta; sister Opal Bartley of Stansfield, Ore.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

BARTEVY, Joseph P., age 68, resided at 2383 North Shore Rd., passed away at his residence April 22, (1976). He had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 29 years and was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church and a member of the United Mine Workers. He leaves to survive his wife, Margaret of the family residence; one daughter, Barbara Andrus of Auburn, Wa.; also 4 sisters and 1 brother all whom reside on the East Coast. Christian Prayer Services will be held Sun., April 25 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home with mass of the Christian burial to be celebrated Mon., April 26 at 10 a.m. in the Assumption Catholic Church with Father Patrick A. Callahan as celebrant. Interment, Auburn Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. Mon. Under the direction of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.

BARTH, Mary C., age 84, of 1903 King Street, passed away at the family home Tuesday, March 27, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Barth had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 37 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption, Altar Society and Legion of Mary. Surviving relatives include three sons, Clemens A., of White Bear Lake, Minn., and William C. and Claude L., both of Portland, Ore.; a brother, Anton B. Ziegsweid, of Hinsdale, Ill.; two sisters, Miss Amelia A. Ziegweid, of Reedsburg, Wis., and Mrs. Cecelia Cleary, of Bellingham; many nieces and nephews. Rosary will be said Friday, March 30, at 7:30 p. m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home. Requiem high mass will be said Saturday, March 31, at 9 a. m. within the Church of Assumption. Rev. Father John Horan celebrant. Interment Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.

BARTHEL, Leo F., age 47 years, 2406 Lynn Street, passed away suddenly at a local hospital, Wednesday, December 10, (1947) after a brief illness. Mr. Barthel had been a resident of Bellingham for the past twenty-one years and was a public accountant and a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives include his widow, Mrs. Gertrude Barthel; one son, Leo Carl Barthel, Portland, Ore., and a daughter, Dolores at home; one brother and two sisters in Germany, also numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, Saturday, December 13, at 2 p.m. with Rev. M. Keller, officiating, followed with interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARTHOLICK, George Ray, age 61, of 2615 G St., passed away in the Veterans hospital in Vancouver, Wash., Wednesday, Aug. 31, (1955). Mr. Bartholick had resided in this community for the past 35 years, was a shoemaker and a member of the First Christian Church and of the Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion. Surviving relatives include the widow, Mrs. Ruth S. Bartholick at home; one son, George R. Jr., of Bellingham and one brother, Lee Bartholick of San Francisco. The remains will lie in state at Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home until time of services, which will be conducted by the Rev. C. Eugene Sabin and officers of the American Legion Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 4 p.m. Cremation.

BARTHOLICK, Thomas A., age 88 years, passed away Wednesday, March 7, (1945) at a local hospital following a short illness. He had resided at Bellingham for the past 23 years and was a member of the First Christian Church and a charter member of the "99" Sunday School Class. He is survived by two sons, George R., of Bellingham, and Otis L., of California; two grandsons, Robert H., U.S. navy and George R. Jr., U.S. Army Air Corps; one brother, George E., Wichita, Kansas. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Ray S. Wagoner, Saturday, March 10, at 3:30 p.m. Cremation.

BARTHOLOMEW, E. H., age 69, of Route 3, Ferndale, passed away Friday, Nov. 9, (1956) at his home following and extended illness. He had been a resident of the Ferndale community for the past 25 years, and was a member of Kulshan Post No. 154, American Legion, and the Orchard Grange. Survivors include his wife Gertrude; one sister, Mrs. Esther Bardon of Toronto; three brothers, E. J. and Sam and Fred, all in England. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Nov. 12, at 1:30 p. m. in the Monroe Funeral Home.

BARTHOLOMEW, Clarence W., 75, of Sedro-Woolley died on Thursday (Sept. 5, 1991) in Bellingham. He was born on May 17, 1916, in Wichita, Kan. He and Bellingham native Lavina B. Murry married on June 3, 1947, in Everett. Mr. Bartholomew was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors in addition to his wife include: a son, Alvin Bartholomew of Angwin, Calif.; a daughter, Jean C. Kiely of Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada; and six grandchildren. Funeral Services will begin at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Kern Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, officiated by the Rev. Mickey Meyer. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

BARTHOLOMEW, Gertrude, age 72, of Anaheim, CA passed away in that city Thurs. April 20, 1978. A lifetime Whatcom Co. resident Mrs. Bartholomew had resided in Anaheim for the past 4 years. She is survived by 1 sister-in-law, Mrs. Edith Trunkey, city. 1 aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Sisson of city. Many nieces, nephews & close friends. Services are pending at Jones Funeral Home.

BARTHOLOMEW, Mildred, age 64, of 505 Garden St. passed away in a local hospital Sunday, March 17, (1957). Miss Bartholomew had resided in this community for the past 14 years and was a Director of the Bellingham Young Womens Christian Association. Deceased was a graduate of Williamette University, and received her Master's Degree from Columbia University and was a member of the A.A.U.W. and St. James Presbyterian Church. Surviving relatives are two sisters, Miss Zola Bartholomew of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Helen B. Miller of Hillsboro, Ore.; one brother Philip J. Bartholomew of Eugene, Ore., also many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home. Services will be conducted from St. James Presbyterian Church Tuesday, March 19, at 3:00 p.m. by the Rev. Harold K. Lawrence. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, March 22, at 1:00 p.m. at Lincoln Memorial Park in Portland, Ore.

BARTHROP, Gertrude M., age 75, of 310 Palm Street, passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, September 1, (1949). Mrs. Barthrop had resided at the home of her sister, Mrs. C. K. McMillin, for the past year and prior to that time had resided in Port Townsend for 53 years. Surviving relatives other than Mrs. McMillin, are two nieces, Mrs. Sue McMillin Abrahamsen, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Jean Guthrie, of Salem, Ore.; also two grandnieces, Susan and Ann Guthrie, of Salem. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Daniel E. Taylor, Saturday, September 3, at 3 p.m. Cremation.

BARTL, Altie King, age 79 years, of route No. 3 Ferndale, passed away in a local hospital Friday, Feb. 3, (1956) following a brief illness. Mrs. Bartl had been a resident of the Ferndale community for the past 18 years, and was a member of the Gladstone Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Jacob; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Radke, of Moses Lake; Mrs. Helen Clapper, of Bellingham; three sons, Joseph King, Bellingham; Ben King, Moses Lake; Charles King, Glendive, Mont.; three sisters; three brothers; 29 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 in the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale, with the Rev. Mrs. O. T. Field officiating. Final resting place Woodlawn.

BARTL, Christina C., age 78 years of 146A Cable St. passed away at a local hospital Saturday, July 14, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Bartl had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 26 years, and was a member of the WCTU. Mrs. Bartl is survived by her husband, Jacob, 4 sons; Charles and Harry of the city, John of Seattle, Raymond of Minneapolis, Minn., 3 daughters; Mrs. Mary Thompson of the city, Mrs. Grace Van Sindrein of Auburn, Mrs. Florence Maddox of Port Angeles. One brother, Charles E. Smith of Sedro Woolly, a sister, Mrs. Josie Norton, of San Jose, Calif., 13 grandchildren, and other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 19, at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck funeral home with Mr. Chester Rutlidge officiating. Interment, Bayview Cemetery.

BARTL, E. Dave, age 85 of Camano Island, Wa., passed away Sun., Feb. 15, (1976) in a Seattle hospital. He was born Sept. 5, 1890 in Cleark Lake, WA. and had served with the Port Townsend Police Dept. for 17 years. He was Deputy Sheriff for Jefferson County from 1936-1941 and Port Townsend Chief of Police from 1941 to 1947. He built and operated Elger Bay Grocery on Camano Island for 25 years, retiring in 1970. Mr. Bartl was a member of the Washington Police Officers Association and Camano Island Chamber of Commerce. He is survived by his wife, Florence at home; one son, Clyde Bartl of Bellevue; one stepdaughter, Mrs. C.J. Hein of Snohomish; brother-in-law, John Hinds of Mt. Lake Terrace and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Fri., Feb. 20 in the Chapel of Gilbertson's Funeral Home, Stanwood, Wa. Private cremation. Memorials may be made to the Twin City Blood Pool, Stanwood.

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BARTL, Jacob, age 90, of Vancouver, Wash., passed away in that city Friday, Aug. 10, (1956). Mr. Bartl had been a former resident of Bellingham for the past 31 years. Surviving relatives include four sons, Charles and Harry of this city, John of Sacramento and Ray of Beaverton, Ore.; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Thompson of Kalama, Wash., Mrs. Grace Van Siderin of Sumner, Wash., and Mrs. Florence Maddox of Beaverton, Ore.; 13 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, also one brother, David Bartl of Camano, Wash., and two sisters, Mrs. Lavanche Gormley of Mount Vernon, and Mrs. Frances Ward of Clear Lake. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 13 at 1:30 p. m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Rev. Chester Rutledge officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

BARTLESON, Bessie Martina, aged 51 years, passed away at the family home, 2420 Dean Avenue, Tuesday, March 6, (1945). Mrs. Bartleson had been a resident of this community for the past 38 years and was a member of the Lutheran Church. She was also affiliated with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Immediate surviving relatives include the husband, Mr. Ed Bartleson; four sons, Lieut. Edward H. Bartleson, U. S. army, stationed in Alabama, Fred L., U. S. army, stationed in Texas, James B., U. S. army, stationed in Italy, and Alfred L., of Seattle; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret V. Shaver, of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Mabel Benner, of Bellingham; four grandchildren, Vivian and Merna Shaver, of Bellingham, Michael and Marvin Bartleson, of Seattle; one uncle and several nieces. The body rests at the Westford-Beck Funeral Home where services will be conducted from the Cathedral Chapel, Tuesday, March 13, at 1:30 p. m. with the Rev. James M. Wilson officiating, followed by the ritualistic services of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Casketbearers will be Roy Parker, Roy Pike, Henry Askim, Chas. Hurley, Homer Patterson and Chas. Tenaglia.

BARTLESON, Ellen H., 78, a Skagit County resident died at the Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon Monday, April 10, 1995. She was born in Seattle, February 28, 1917 the daughter of Captain Lars and Allie Little Blackman. She was raised on Orcas Island until 7 years old and at that time moved to Bellingham with her parents. She was educated there and graduated from the Whatcom High School, now known as the Bellingham High School. In 1939 she moved to California and returned to Bellingham in 1945. She married James B. Bartleson in Bellingham, WA November 4, 1946. The couple lived in Renton, Pendleton, Oregon and Medina, Washington prior too settling in Anacortes in 1956. She came to live in Mount Vernon in 1994 where she has resided since. She had been active throughout her life in The Eagles Auxiliary, The American Legion Auxiliary, The March of Dimes campaigns and in political circles. Survivors are: 1 daughter and son-in-law, Judi and David Berlin, 2 grandchildren, John Berlin, James and his wife Elaine Berlin, 2 great grandchildren, Lindsey Rose Berlin and Nolan James Berlin all of Anacortes, a brother-in-law Eddy Barleston (sic) and a sister-in-law Margaret Shave all of Bellingham, and nieces and nephews. Her parents, her husband, and 1 grandson Charles preceded her in death. At the request of the deceased there will be no funeral services. Cremation has been held at the Mount Vernon Crematory under the direction of the Kern Funeral Home.

BARTLETT, Charles Dorr, age 65, of Rt. 2, Lynden, passed away in a Bellingham hospital Tuesday, March 26, (1957) following a short illness. Mr. Bartlett operated the Bartlett Beach Resort at Wiser Lake for many years. He is survived by his wife, Lily; one son, Ronald A. of Bellingham; one granddaughter, Shirley Ringis of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 30 at 2 p. m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.

BARTLETT, Edward LeRoy, age 70 years old, passed away Monday, February 3, (1947) following a short illness. He had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past twenty-eight years. He was a member of the Lynden Methodist Church and the Ten Mile Grange. He is survived by his wife, Maydee F.; two sons, Edward N., at home, and Stanley K., of Nome, Alaska; two daughters, Patricia Thayer, of Seattle, and Norma Irene, of Peiping, China; two sisters in the East and five grandchildren. The remains are resting at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden where funeral services will be conducted Thursday, February 6, at 10:30 a. m. with Rev. Paul R. Campbell officiating. Interment in Greenacres.

BARTLETT, Fannie May "Maydee", age 75 years of Seattle and former Lynden area resident passed away in a Seattle hospital Saturday, July 16, (1960) following an extended illness. Mrs. Bartlett had be a resident of Whatcom County until 1949 when she moved to Seattle and was a member of the Lynden Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Edward N. of Everett and Stanley K. of Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Thayer in Iceland and Mrs. Norma Irene Howard of Port Angeles; one brother, Joe Cobb in Colorado; and three sisters, Mrs. Lena Early of Redding, Iowa, Miss Tina Marie Cobb of Richmond Beach, Washington, and Mrs. Lilia Norman of Seattle; also 13 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden Wednesday, July 20, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Carl Lindstrom officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARTLETT, Francis R., of Sumas, passed away Tuesday, February 12, (1946) at the age of 77 years. He was a former resident of Nooksack and had lived in this district for the past twenty-two years. Survivors include one brother, Harry Scheib, of Nooksack; two sisters, Mrs. Dean Leece and Mrs. Stella Leece, both of Jewell County, Kansas. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, February 14, at 2 p. m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, with Rev. Ray S. Wagoner, of Bellingham, officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARTLETT, Harry C., age 82 years, of Friday Harbor, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, February 13, (1952) following a lingering illness. The Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home will forward the remains to the Harry King Mortuary in Friday Harbor.

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BARTLETT, John C. "Bud", 59, of Centralia, died Friday (1973) in a Seattle Hospital. Private family services on Tuesday were followed by interment in that city's Mountainview Cemetery. Mr. Bartlett was a former production manager for Lynden Berry Growers before moving to Centralia five years ago to assume managership of Symon's Frozen Foods. The family made their home in Ferndale where Mr. Bartlett was a member of the United Church. He is survived by his widow, Dorothy; five sons, John and Dennis of Puyallup, J. Rickard of Rochester, James of California, Richard of Ferndale; two daughters, Mrs. James Pannette of Pennsylvania, Brook Bartlett of Centralia; four sisters, Mrs. Kenneth Anderson and Mrs. Marvin Bauer of Puyallup, Mrs. Norman Kluwe of Bellingham, Mrs. Florence McBeath of Tacoma; eight grandchildren. [paper date June 6, 1973]

BARTLETT, Lily, age 71 years of Rt. No. 2, Lynden, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, May 26, (1960) following an extended illness. Mrs. Bartlett had been a resident of the Lynden area since 1925 and for many years owned and operated the Bartlett Beach Resort on Wiser Lake. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D., in 1957. Survivors include one son, Ronald Allen Bartlett of Bellingham and one granddaughter, Mrs. Shirley Mae Ringis of Seattle. Funeral services will be held in the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden Saturday, May 28, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

BARTLETT, Mae Frances, age 61, of 2400 Donovan, passed away Tues. Sept. 5, 1978. She had been a lifetime resident of the community & employed by Morse Hardware Company. She is survived by her husband Ronald Allen Bartlett. 1 daughter, Mrs. Shirley Ringis of Des Moines, WA. 1 brother, Elmer MacDonald of Rio Linda, CA. 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. At her request no services will be held. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. The family suggests memorials to the Wash. State Heart Assn. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

BARTLETT, Ruben, age 62 of 1585 King Tut Road passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, June 1, (1960) following an extended illness. Mr. Bartlett had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 31 years and was a member of the Bottom Fishermen's Union. He leaves to survive 1 daughter in California, 1 daughter and 1 son in Georgia. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 3 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Norman Harrison officiating. Interment Greenacres.

BARTLING, Elmo E., age 51 who resided at 2510 William St., passed away in a local hospital on Monday, Dec. 18, (1961) following an extended illness. Mr. Bartling resided in Bellingham for the past 2 years and was a sheet and metal journeyman. He was a past Noble Grand of the IOOF. He leaves to survive his wife Naydine and his daughter Gale at the family residence also his daughter, Mrs. Dolleen Little of Bellevue, his son Bruce of Burlington; three sisters, Miss Clara Bartling, a missionary serving in Mozambique, Africa, Mrs. Adele Wilks of Friday Harbor, Mrs. Roberta Walker of Silverdale, Wash. and one granddaughter Lisa Little of Bellevue. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Rev. Walter R. Naff will conduct Funeral Services on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at 2 p. m. in the Chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Bay View Cemetery.

BARTON, Clarence D. "Jack", age 56 years of 2029 Iron Street, passed away suddenly in a local hospital Saturday, Jan. 26, (1957). Mr. Martin Barton had been a resident of this city for the past twenty years and was an employee of the City Sanitary Service. He was a member of the Church of the Assumption, and the Teamsters Union Local No. 231. Surviving relatives include his wife Sylvia, one son Leo at home, two daughters Mrs. Beatrice Hall, Portland, Ore.; and Mrs. Betty Lemmon, City; six grandchildren; five brothers, Marvin Barton, city; Robert and John Barton of Bradley, South Dakota; Walter and Kenneth Barton in Michigan; six sisters in the east. Rosary will be said Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 7 p. m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requim Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 9:30 a. m. within the Church of the Assumption. Interment Greenacres.

BARTON, Ethel V., aged 65 years, of 2414 Kulshan St., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, September 14, (1958) following an extended illness. Mrs. Barton had resided in Bellingham for the past eight years and leaves to survive three sons: Lyle C. and Jerry L., both of this city, and Henry E. of White Fish, Montana. Three grandchildren, and three brothers, Paul Leckman of Alger, Luther Leckman of Minot, North Dakota and Ever Leckman of California. Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 1 p. m. from the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the rev. James B. Hughes officiating. Interment Greenacres.

BARTON, Mable A., age 75 of Route 2, Blaine, passed away at home Wednesday, June 1, (1966). A resident of the Blaine area since 1932, she was a member of the Blaine Rebekah Lodge. Surviving are her husband, Noble; 1 daughter, Mrs. Maude Krenz of Blaine; 1 brother, Orwen Orth of Sedro Woolley; 2 sisters, Mrs. Anna Barton of Napa, Calif.; Miss Maud Orth of San Francisco; also 1 grandson. Funeral services will be held at the McKinney Funeral Home Saturday, June 4 at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Philip Ramstad officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BARTON, Nobel Q., age 85, of Blaine, passed away in a local hospital Thurs., Jan. 29, (1976). A resident of Blaine since 1932, was a retired farmer and construction worker. Surviving are one daughter, Maude Krenz of Blaine; a sister, Mrs. Arley Watkins of Goldendale; a grandson, Gregory Krenz of Blaine; also numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services to be held in Veroske's McKinney Funeral Home, Mon., Feb. 2 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Gordon Pritchard officiating. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Islandic Resthome.

BARTON, Robert O., age 72 of Bellingham, passed away October 8, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born July 27, 1925 in Missoula, Montana to Ernest William and Lena Mirl (McCauley) Barton. Robert married Jo Ellen Dunlap in Livingston, Montana June 4, 1944. He served in the U. S. Army during WWII. Robert and Jo Ellen came to Bellingham in 1947. Bart worked as owner and operator of Fairhaven Mobil and later was owner and operator of Bonnie Rest Mattress Co. He retired in 1989. Mr. Barton was a very concerned individual who, through his company, gave many young people a start in their business careers. He was a devoted family man and was an avid outdoor enthusiast and fisherman. Preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Beatrice Koch. Survived by his loving wife, Jo Ellen Barton of Bellingham; sons, Robert William Barton of North Bend, Daniel Albert Barton of Spokane and Jeffery Carl Barton of Bellingham; five grandchildren, Joel Beath, Michael Barton, Reid Barton, Chandra Barton and Luke Barton; and one great-grandchild. Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday October 13, 1997 at Garden Street Methodist Church. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

BARTOO, Paul Ackley, age 63, of Sumas, Route 1, passed away in Seattle, November 27, (1946). He had been a resident of Sumas since 1902 and was a member of the Sumas Valley Grange and the Whatcom County Dairy Association. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Vesta H. Bartoo, of Bellingham; two nephews, Cecil Bartoo, of Auburn, and Howard Bartoo, of Bellingham; two nieces, Mrs. Floy Eaton, of Seattle, and Mrs. Leta Edim, of Bellingham. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, November 30, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas with Rev. Robert Robinson officiating. Cremation.

BARTOO, Vesta Hannum, age 66 years, of 2229 James Street, passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday, February 24, (1948) following a long illness. Mrs. Bartoo had been a former resident of Sumas and is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Floy McCann, Seattle, Mrs. Leta Edin, Route 2, Lynden; two sons, Cecil, Auburn, and Howard, of Bellingham; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Young, Sierra Madre, Calif., Mrs. Elsie Grant, Mrs. Sadie Scott, both of Sacramento, Calif., and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted, Friday, February 27, at 10 a.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas with H. L. Richardson, of Bellingham officiating. Burial in Washelli Cemetery in Seattle.

BARTRON, Ronald Reid, Jr., age 16, of 4810 Rural Ave., B'ham, passed away Sat., July 7, 1979. Ronald was a lifetime resident of Whatcom Co. A member of the Ferndale High School class of 1980 & was a member of the High School Wrestling Team. He is survived by his parents; Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Schuler of B'ham. Ron Bartron Sr. & his wife of Newport, Ore. Brothers; Glenn at home, 2 brothers in Oregon. Sisters; Valerie & Dawn both at home. Grandparents; Mr. & Mrs. Roy Kuhns of B'ham., Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Schuler of Lummi Island, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bartron of Vancouver, WA. Great grandmother, Leah Anable of Portland. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. Robert E. Johnson, Wed., July 11 at 1:30 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery. Burial under the direction of Moles Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials to the Ferndale High School Athletic Dept. [motorcycle accident on Pacific Highway south of Slater Road; suffered head injuries when he failed to negotiate a curve and his motorcycle rolled over.]

BARTSCH, Gladys H., age 67 of Blaine passed away in a Bellingham hospital Saturday, March 17, (1962) following a sudden illness. She was born in Nova Scotia and had resided in Blaine since 1927. She was the president of the M.A.C. Club and had been treasurer of the Congregational Women's Fellowship for the past 20 years. Surviving are her husband, Frank of Blaine; 1 son, William McCool of Santa Ana, Calif.; 1 daughter, Mrs. Barbara Gerrard of Los Alamitos, Calif.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Muriel Minkner and Mrs. Averil Wheson both of Los Angeles, Calif. Also 6 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the McKinney Funeral Home with the Rev. Rudolph Schnabel officiating. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, make memorials to the Bartsch Foundation of the Women's Fellowship at the Blaine Congregational Church.

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