WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     BL

BLACK, George Dow, age 72, passed away suddenly at his apartment, 212 Champion St., Sunday, March 15, (1959). Mr. Black had been a resident of this community and before his retirement had been a tugboat captain for Bellingham Tug & Barge. Surviving relatives include one sister, Mrs. May Olson of Sedro Woolley, and many nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Thursday, March 19, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

BLACK, Nettie J., age 90 of 1801 "I" St., passed away Wednesday, March 16, (1966). She had been a resident the past 45 years. She is survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Louise Parker; 2 grandchildren, Mrs. Robert Gleason, Sumner, and Ronald Ferry, city. Funeral services Monday, March 21 at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. William J. Gunter, the Church of the Nazarene, officiating. Cremation.

BLACK, Ralph Owen - A funeral service for Ralph Owen Black of Blaine will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Northwood Alliance Church in Blaine, followed by burial with full military honors by the American Legion Post No. 86 in Hillsdale Cemetery in Blaine. Mr. Black died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center in Blaine. He was 70.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Oct 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BLACK, Ruth E., formerly of Bellingham, died Monday, Sept. 12, 1994 in a Lacey nursing home. She was 78. At the request of Mrs. Black, there will be no services. Ashes will be place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Bellingham. Born July 13, 1906 to Fred and Marie Zeibell Cockerill in Bellingham, she married Orson Black in 1928 in Bellingham. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1984. Survivors include daughter Barbara Williams of Bellingham, brother Fred Cockerill Jr. of Mount Vernon, three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Olympic Funeral Home in Olympia.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Sep 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BLACK, Winford Carl, Jr., age 33 of 1439 Iron St., passed away Sunday April 2, 1978. He is survived by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Winford C. Black Sr. of Clear Lake Highlands, Calif. 1 brother, David Black, City, 2 sisters, Mrs. Norma Bivins, City and Mrs. Darlene Johnson of Flandreau, So. Dakota. Funeral service Wed. April 5, 3 p.m., Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Back officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

BLACKBURN, Bertha Jane, age 80, of 1006 No. Garden St., passed away in a local rest home, Tuesday, May 9, (1961) following a brief illness. Mrs. Blackburn had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1910 and had made her home in the Sumas area until 1942 when she moved to Bellingham. She is survived by two sons, Chester and Herbert, both of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Vera Tyler of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Lura Dameron of Sedro Woolley. Also five grandchildren and one great-grandson. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, Saturday, May 13, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. David Roddey officiating. Burial in the Sumas Cemetery.

BLACKBURN, Dorothy Maude, age 42 years, of 1006 Garden St., passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, Dec. 15, (1954) following an extended illness. Mrs. Blackburn had been a resident of this community for the past 10 years and is survived by her husband, Hubert A. Blackburn; one daughter, Sally Ann, at home; her mother, Mrs. Pearl Straw of Turlock, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Neary of Caldwell, Idaho. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. George Rodenberger, pastor of the Knox Presbyterian Church officiating. Cremation.

BLACKBURN, George E., age 66, of 9281 Stein Rd., Custer, passed away Tues., Sept. 6, (1977). A resident of the Custer area since 1920, he had owned and operated Blackburn's Store on the Delta Line Rd. for 25 years, he also had worked at the commissary at Ft. Graham, Alaska. He was a member of the Custer Sportsmans Club, the Rifleman's Assn. and the Delta Grange. Surviving a sister, Beatrice Johnson of Lynden; a brother, Frank of Custer; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's McKinney Funeral Home, Thurs., Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Hartley Christensen officiating. Burial in Haynie Cemetery.

BLACKBURN, Hubert A., age 70, of Seattle, passed away Sun. April 1, 1979. Mr. Blackburn had resided in Seattle for the past 10 years & was a former longtime resident of B'ham. in which he was a retired businessman being the former owner of the Blackburn Office Equipment. He leaves to survive 1 daughter, Sally Lundgren of 4287 King Dr., West Richland, WA. 99352. 2 grandchildren, 1 brother, C.A. Blackburn of Puyallup, 1 sister, Vera Tyler of Palmer, Alaska. At his request there were no services.

BLACKBURN, Ida May, age 91, of 2428 Nevada Street, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, May 24, (1953). Mrs. Blackburn had resided here for the past 15 years and was a member of the First Christian Church. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Laura Atwood, of this city, and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. Eugene Sabin Wednesday, May 27, at 3 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.

BLACKBURN, Lewis Alfred, age 70 years, of 1006 N. Garden, Bellingham, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, May 24, (1958) following a lingering illness. He was a former resident of Sumas since 1909, and had resided in Bellingham the past 14 years. He is survived by his wife, Bertha J. Blackburn; one daughter, Mrs. Vera Tyler; 2 sons, Chester A. and Hubert A., all of Bellingham; five grandchildren; one sister, Eva Barnes, of Shawnee, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 27, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas. Interment Sumas Cemetery.

BLACKBURN, Mary E., age 96 years, of 2217 Henry Street, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, March 21, (1953) following a lingering illness. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past four years. Mrs. Blackburn is survived by two daughters, Myrtle Sehorn, of Rt. 4, Snohomish, Mrs. Opal Fry, of Sedro Woolley; five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, March 24, at 1 p.m. within the Bakeman and Whyte Chapel in Snohomish under the direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Machias Cemetery.

BLACKMAN, Clemence T., age 67, of 2838 Nevada St., passed away Sunday, June 25, 1978. Mr. Blackman was a 25 year resident of the community, an iron worker, member of William Matthews Post No. 1585 VFW, and the Iron Workers Union Local No. 505. He is survived by his wife, Ethel; 1 son, Clemence M. Blackman of this city; 4 daughters, Mrs. Donna Melland, city, Patricia Torres, San Jose, Calif., Sheila M. Blackman, Ketchikan, Alaska and Jacque L. Blackman, St. Paul, Minn.; 9 grandchildren, 2 brothers, Clare Blackman, South Bend, Wa., Paul Blackman, Farmington, New Mexico; 1 sister, Mrs. Bess McKelvey, El Paso, Texas. Memorial graveside services at Bay View Cemetery will be conducted by the officers of William Matthews Post 1585 VFW, Thurs., June 29, 3 p.m. Cremation at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by the Jones Funeral Home.

BLACKMAN, E. J., age 81 years, of Glacier Star Route, passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday, January 22, (1946) following a lingering illness. He was formerly operator of the stage between Mosquito Lake and Bellingham. Mr. Blackman is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eva M. Blackman, and one son, Donald of Bellingham. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, where services will be conducted Thursday, January 24, at 10 a. m. with Rev. Clarence Haugen officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery.

BLACKMAN, Eva, age 82, formerly of the American Hotel, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, April 30, (1961). Widow of the late Edward J. Blackman, she resided in the Wickersham and Deming areas from 1908 to 1946 and had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 15 years. Survivors are one son, Donald Blackman, of Bellingham; three grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one brother, Ernest Sickles, in Michigan. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Don Kaelin Tuesday, May 2 at 3 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

BLACKMAN, Merrill Dean (Rusty), 2838 Nevada St., age 26, passed away in Anchorage, Alaska, (Oct. 1974). A 20 year resident of this city, Mr. Blackman was a 1965 graduate of Bellingham High School and served with the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam for 4 years. He was a firemen for the Alaska Railroad. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Blackman, City; 1 son, David Russell of Spokane; 4 sisters, Mrs. Donna Jo Melland, City; Mrs. Patricia C. Alanic, San Jose, Calif., Miss Sheila Mae Blackman, Seattle, Miss JacqueLynn Blackman, St. Paul, Minn.; 1 brother, Clemence M. Blackman, City; his grandmother, Mrs. Bess Blackman, El Paso, Texas; grandfather, Olaf Thoreson, Port Orchard, Wash. Memorial services will be conducted by Rev. Donald Clinton, Saturday, Oct. 26 at 3:30 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home.

BLACKMORE, Philip Lloyd of Marysville, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1992, in Everett after a lengthy illness. He was 65. He is survived by his wife Virginia; 4 stepchildren, Nancy Aronson of Bellingham, Edwin Blackmore of Anaheim, Calif., Patrick Blackmore of Montana and Kathryn Blackmore of San Pedro, Calif.; 2 half-brothers, Lloyd Blackmore Jr. of Acton, Calif. and George Blackmore of Gardnersville, Nev. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral home, Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Dec 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BLACKSTOCK, Mabel   d. Dec. 5, 1987    Image

BLACKSTOCK, William Charles, age 92, of 1509 E. Victor Street, passed away in a local hospital on Wednesday, June 6, (1962). Mr. Blackstock was a retired carpenter, and had resided in this community for the past 52 years. He was a member of the Carpenters and Jointers Union, Local No. 756, and the Eagles Lodge Aerie No. 31. Survivors are two sons, William H. Blackstock of Bellingham; G. Earl Blackstock, Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Harold Case and Mrs. Rolland Paus, both of Bellingham; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one brother, Thomas Blackstock, Pennsylvania, and one sister, Mrs. Lillian Holt in Pennsylvania. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Walter R. Naff on Friday, June 8, at 3 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres.

BLACKSTOCK, William H., age 70 of 1313 E. Maryland, passed away Monday, October 5, (1964). Mr. Blackstock was a U. S. Army veteran of WWW I and had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 50 years. He was a member of Laurel Post No. 3685, VFW, Carpenters Local 765. Survivors include his wife, Mabel; 1 daughter, Mrs. Jane Warner of Bellingham; 2 sisters, Mrs. Harold Case and Mrs. Charlotte Paus, both of Bellingham; 1 brother, Earl of Seattle; numerous other relatives. PRIVATE services will be conducted Wednesday, October 7 at 2 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel, Rev. John Haygood officiating. Final resting place Greenacres.

BLACKSTONE, Ernest G., of Walla Walla, Wash., formerly of Bellingham, passed away in a local hospital, Friday, July 14, (1961). He is survived by 4 sons, Lowell of this city, Dale of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Denny of Payette, Idaho, Ernest of Fresno, Calif., 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 1 brother in California. The body will be forwarded to Walla Walla for interment.

BLACKSTONE, Lowell Guy, age 62 of Everett, died Aug. 10, 1978. He was born July 20, 1916 in Missouri & had come to Eastern Washington in 1927. He had lived in B'ham for 32 years before moving to Everett 5 years ago. He was a member of the Church of Christ & the International Woodworkers of America Local No. 3-101, Everett. He is survived by his wife, Eilene of the home; son, Beryl Blackstone of Burlington; 2 sisters, Lowene Dickenson & Loretta English both of Seattle; 3 brothers, Dale Blackstone of Kansas City, MO, Denny Blackstone of Payette, Idaho & Ernest Blackstone of Fresno, CA.; 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren & numerous nieces & nephews. Memorial service will be Sun., Aug. 13 at 3 p.m. at Church of Christ, 2431 Rucker, Everett with Rev. Steve Henley officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Purdy & Walters Funeral Home. Viewing hours will be Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

BLACKWELL, Louise, age 67, of 413 Maple St., passed away as the result of an accident, Friday, Jan. 8, (1954). Miss Blackwell had resided in this community for many years and had been associated with the Y. W. C. A. and was a member of Payette Chap. No. 20, O. E. S. of Payette, Idaho. Surviving relatives are an aunt, Mrs. Julia Zimmerman, and cousin, Miss Elizabeth Zimmerman, both of Boise, Idaho. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun and officers of the Eastern Star, Monday, Jan. 11, at 3 p.m. Cremation.

BLAIR, Alice E., age 73 of 409 York St., passed away Sunday Nov. 25, (1979). Mrs. Blair had resided in Bellingham for the past 52 years and leaves to survive 2 sons, Robert & Gerald Blair, both of this city; 1 daughter, Mrs. Irene Placker of Ferndale; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Mrs. Bessie McCarthy of Rosedale, B.C. Funeral services will be conducted Wed., Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. J. Timothy Lann officiating, followed by cremation.

BLAIR, Frank Hill, age 57, of 1015 Samish Highway, passed away at home, Monday, Aug. 24, (1959). Mr. Blair had resided in Bellingham for the past three years and leaves to survive his widow, Pearle, at home; mother, Mrs. Effie Blair of Victor, Mont.; three brothers, Edward of Victor, Mont., Lee of Kalispell, Mont. and Louis, of Hamilton, Mont.; two sisters, Mrs. Johnsie Hinman of Victor, Mont., and Mrs. Lucille Smith of Havre, Mont. The remains were forwarded to the Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville, Mont., for services and burial.

BLAIR, Harriet A., age 73, of 1234 Marine Dr., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, July 17, (1960). Miss Blair had resided in Bellingham for the past 14 years and leaves to survive one brother, Archie Blair, of Bellingham and one sister, Mrs. Roy Bowman, of LaCrescenta, Calif.; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Grant Whipple, Wednesday, July 20, at 3 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

BLAIR, Helen M., age 58 of 3320 Alderwood passed away Tues., July 17, 1979. Mrs. Blair had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 32 years. She was employed at Lowman & Heily. She leaves to survive her husband, Robert of the family home, 1 son, Dennis Robert of this city; 2 daughters, Katherine Alice Smith of Custer & Patsy Jean Blair of Santa Rosa, CA; Twin Granddaughter(s), Tanis Marie & Shannon Carol Smith, Custer; 1 brother, Art Maney of Rostern, Sask.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Irene Wingerg of Red Deer, Alberta & Mrs. Mary Trickett of Toronto. Numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thurs., July 19, 1979 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of The Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Patrick Callahan officiating. Interment, Greenacres.

BLAIR, Margaret Lewis, who wrote a "Shopping with Sally" column and started an interest in recipes on (sic) The Bellingham Herald from 1928 to the early 1930s, died March 22, (1978) at her Merced, Calif., home. She had last visited Bellingham when she attended the 50th reunion of her Fairhaven High class in 1974. She is survived by a sister, Marigen Atkins, of Bellingham, and a brother in Seattle.

BLAIR, Marie Idella, age 38, of 2814 Lyle St., passed away at home Sunday, April 14, (1957). Mrs. Blair had resided in this community the past 11 years and was a member of the Congregational Church. Surviving relatives include the husband, Douglas, at home; two sons, David Alan and Douglas Neil at home; two daughters, Robin Sue and Patricia Irene, at home; sister, Mrs. Mildred I. Schulz on Mindanao, P. I. and her mother, Mrs. Maude Wentworth, Mountlake Terrace. Remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth where private services will be conducted Wednesday, April 17, by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun at 11 a.m. Memorial services will follow at the Congregational Church at 1:30 p.m. Cremation.

BLAIR, Martha, age 86, of 2231 Williams Street, passed away in a local hospital, Saturday, March 5, (1955). Mrs. Blair had resided in Bellingham for the past 55 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Past Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge No. 43 and Past Guardian Neighbor of Neighbors of Woodcraft. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Winona Gronning, Whitier, Alaska; three nephews, Ray Eggleston and Theodore H. Eggleston, both of this city, and Milton L. Eggleston, Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 9, at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Durden, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Active pallbearers will be C. V. Barlindal, Henry Dewar, J. B. Brannian, Nicholas Duponti, Albert J. Lindquist and Vernon Downing. Interment Bay View Cemetery.

BLAIR, Robert, age 63, of 3103 Cottonwood, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, July 30, (1958) following a short illness. Mr. Blair had resided in Bellingham the past 31 years and was a member of the Elks Lodge, BPOE No. 194, and was retired plant foreman of the Pacific Laundry. He leaves to survive his wife, Alice E. Blair at the family home; two sons, Robert Jr. and Gerald Blair; one daughter, Mrs. Irene Placker, all of this city; six grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Isabella Blair of Powell River, B. C.; one brother, Tom Blair of Vancouver, B. C.; two sisters, Mrs. Mark Lee of Vancouver, B. C., and Mrs. John Collins of Powell River, B. C. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Aug. 1, from the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Norman Harrison officiating, followed by cremation.

BLAIR, Robert Oliver, 87, of 2308 J St., died Sunday at Villa Care Center. Born May 7, 1893, in Boyd County, Neb., he was a local resident since 1978. He is survived by two sons, including Reverend R. J. Blair of Bellingham, three daughters, a brother, 11 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wed. at Calvary Temple. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Jul 1980) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BLAISDELL, Lillian - Lifetime Whatcom County resident Lillian Blaisdell,76, 2300 H St., died Wednesday in Bellingham. She was born March 27, 1907, in Bellingham. Survivors include one daughter, one grandchild, two great-grandchildren, one brother, two sisters, one sister-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Leonard Ericksen officiating. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Nov 1983) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BLAISDELL, Mabel, age 60, of Ellensburg, passed away in that city, Friday, September 23, (1949). Mrs. Blaisdell was a former resident of the Lynden district. Surviving relatives include her husband, George Blaisdell; her mother, Mrs. J. J. Aldrich, of Ellenburg; four sisters, Mrs. Grace Morgan, of Fall City; Mrs. Pearl Corgee, of Port Angeles, and Mrs. Shirley Telgemhof, of Seattle; three brothers, Dan Aldrich, of Lynden; Earl Aldrich of Malone, and Glen Aldrich, of Valdez, Alaska. Funeral services were conducted within the Nooksack Advent Christian Church, Monday, September 26, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Paul E. Friedman officiating. Interment in Nooksack Cemetery under the direction of Gillies in Lynden.

BLAKE, Anna C., age 85 of 6096 Lawrence Rd., died Thurs. Dec. 13, 1979. A resident of this community since 1898, she is survived by 2 sons, Frank of Everson and Donald of Castro Valley, Calif., 2 daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Wenstrom of Fair great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Mon., Dec. 17, 1979 at 3:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. Local arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. (Looks like 1 or more lines were skipped.)

BLAKE, Annetta, age 74 of 1475 Grant St. passed away in a local hospital on Saturday, Aug. 20, (1960) following an extended illness. Mrs. Blake had resided in Bellingham for the past 43 years. She was a member of the Church of the Assumption and a past member of the Altar Society. She leaves to survive four sons, Richard J., George T., Alving E. of Bellingham and Robert D. of Seattle, one daughter Irene V. Blake of Bellingham, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Requiem mass will becelebrated in the Church of the Assumption Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. Interment Bayview.

BLAKE, Chester T., 1423 Lake Whatcom Blvd., age 61, passed away Monday, Nov. 4, (1974). A 22 year resident, Mr. Blake was owner and operator of the Geneva Grocery Store. He was a member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 American Legion and Bellingham Lodge No. 194 BPOE. Surviving are his wife, Eileen; an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. George Blake, Plainfield, Illinois an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Blake. Services will be conducted by Mr. Doug Anderson Thursday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Bay View Cemetery.

BLAKE, Edward Nicholson passed away August 17, 2003 in Bellingham, WA after a short illness. He was born to George N. and Grace (Pride) Blake in Bellingham on July 17 1926. He enjoyed his childhood summers on the Austin Ranch, now Sudden Valley. Ed graduated from Bellingham High School in 1944 and enlisted in the Army Air Force, becoming a Radio Operator on B17 and B29 bombers during World War II. After his discharge Ed attended Western Washington College and married Lillian J. Ferngren on July 28, 1949 in Bellingham. He volunteered on Gooseberry Pt. Fire District #15 for many years, serving as Fire Commissioner for 10 years. Ed retired from Georgia Pacific after 41 years and was a member of the Mt. Baker Amateur Radio Club. Ed is survived by his wife Lillian of 54 years daughters, Linda Thompson and Nancy Glass of Bellingham son, Geoffrey and wife Terri of Mount Vernon four grandchildren four great-grandchildren sister, Jane and husband Roy Bourlier of Seattle brother, John Blake of Lynwood, CA sisters-in-law Clara Ridpath and Bernice Ferngren. four nieces and three nephews. We will miss him deeply and keep his love and kindness forever in our hearts. A very special thank you to Dr. Vermont McAllister for his care and to the nursing staff at the hospital and care centers. At his request, there will be no service. K7GOR.........over and out.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Aug 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BLAKE, George N., a lifetime resident of the community, died Wednesday, December 20, (1972). he lived at 430 16th Street. He was a retired assistant manager of Seattle First National Bank, the Bellingham branch. He was 73 years of age at the time of death and a veteran of World War I and a member of the American Legion. He was also a member of the Bellingham Bay Masonic Lodge 44, F & AM. Surviving him are the widow, Grace; two sons, Edward, Bellingham and John, Cypress, California; a daughter Jane Bourlier, Seattle; a sister Mrs. John Williams, Bellingham; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were directed by Westford Funeral Home.

BLAKE, George Washington, age 66, of Marysville, passed away suddenly at Cultus Lake, B. C., Saturday, May 14, (1949). Mr. Blake had been a resident of Sumas for the past three months. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 20, at 2 p.m. in the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas. Interment in the Sumas Cemetery.

BLAKE, Grace M., age 79 of 3460 Emma Rd., passed away Tues., Nov. 20, (1979). Mrs. Blake had been a resident of Bellingham for many years, and was retired from the Registrar Office & Book Store at WWU. She leaves to survive 2 sons, Edward N. of this city and John W. of Lynnwood, Calif., 1 daughter, Jane Bourlier of Seattle; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; her mother, Mrs. Mae Pride of this city; 1 brother, Homer Pride of Yakima; several nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Fri. Nov. 23 at 10:30 a.m. from the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Doug Anderson officiating.

BLAKE, Henry J., age 80 of Rt. 1, Blaine, passed away in a local hospital Friday, Feb. 20, (1970). A retired custodian engineer for the Seattle School District, he had made his home in Blaine for the past 11 years. Surviving are his wife Rose; 1 sister, Mrs. Alice Lichenberger and a niece Mrs. Marjorie Chapin, both of Seattle. Funeral services will be held at Veroske-McKinneys Funeral Home, Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Donald Walter at 3:00 p.m. in Washelli Mausoleum in Seattle with officers of Arcana Lodge No. 87 F&AM in charge.

BLAKE, Jonathan - Memorial service for Jonathan Blake, age 32, of 641 E. Axton Rd, City, will be Tues., Sept. 16, 10 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Howard Harris officiating. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Mr. Blake passed away Fri. Sept. 12, 1986. A lifetime Bellingham resident, he is survived by his mother Mary Blake; 2 half-brothers, Brian Blake, Lee Blake; 1 half-sister, Alicia Blake, all of Bellingham; numerous aunts, uncles & cousins.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Sep 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BLAKE, Jonathan A. "JB" age 48 of Bellingham, passed away at his home suddenly, Thursday, September 24, 2009. JB was born January 20, 1961 in Berkeley, California too parents Marvin Herbert and Christine (Shirley) Blake. He graduated from Bishop Kelly High School, Boise, Idaho in the class of 1978. After graduation he enlisted in the US Navy where he spent the next 8 years. JB was stationed in San Diego, CA on the USS Marvin Shields, where he was an Antisubmarine Air Controller and an Air Intercept Controller and was honorably discharged. He furthered his education by graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from San Diego State College. JB married Kristie Anne Koetje in Bellingham, December 15, 2006. He had many hobbies including model trains, vintage cars, antiques, and Navy memorabilia. JB was preceded in death by his father and sister, Maria Christine Valadez. He is survived by his wife Kristie, step-daughters, Sarah and Hannah Magnuson both of Bellingham, grandsons, Michael and Carter, mother, Christine Blake and his brother Jeremy Blake. A graveside inurnment with military honors by American Legion Post #7 of Bellingham, will be held Friday, October 2nd, 2:30 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery, 7041 Vista Drive Ferndale, WA. Arrangements under the care of Valley Funeral & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Oct 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BLAKE, Mary - A memorial service for Mary G. Blake of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. on Friday at the home of her niece Patty McCauley at 1211 Yew St. Ms. Blake died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998 in Bellingham. She was 84. She was born July 23, 1914 in Coronoa (sic), Kan. to Jonathan and Jane (Berwick) Ashburn. She moved to Bellingham with her family in 1923. She worked as a parent coordinator for Head Start. Mrs. Blake was preceded in death by her son, Lawrence Blake. Survivors include many nieces and a nephew. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Dec 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BLAKE, Mary Irene, age 87, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2007, in Bellingham. She was born October 30, 1919 to Gerta and Alfred Quinn in Vancouver, B.C. She grew up in New Westminster where she met and married her husband Bob. They moved to Coquitlam when their children were young. Mary was elected to two terms as president of the PTA at Mountain View Elementary School where her children were students. Mary and Bob were avid award winning golfers. They built the Orcas Island Golf Club in 1961 and owned and operated it for approximately 20 years. Mary and Bob became naturalized citizens of the U.S. in 1968. Mary continued to be active in numerous organizations. She received her Masters degree in China painting, was a singer in the choir at the Orcas Island Episcopal Church and enjoyed many winters golfing on Kauai and Palm Springs. Mary loved flowers and created beautiful gardens wherever she lived. She was also a beloved member of the "Red Hat" ladies group and loved to model in fashion shows. Everyone that knew her admired her vitality, strength and love for family, friends and flowers. She left a mark on many peoples lives. Mary was most recently and sadly preceded in death by her son Robert F. Blake. She was also preceded in death by her brother, James Quinn; sisters, Gertrude Armstrong and Freda Drake. Mary will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 68 years, Robert E. Blake of Bellingham; daughters Jeri O’Hara (Warren) of Vancouver, B.C.; Sharon Haire of Newport Beach, CA; granddaughters Chantelle Blake of Orcas Island, WA; Cherie O'Callaghan (Michael) and great-grandson Finn O'Callaghan of Haverford, PA. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Merrill Gardens.
(From the Bellingham Herald, 21 Mar 2007)

BLAKE, Mary Jane, age 82, of 430 Sixteenth Street, passed away at the family home Thursday, October 29, (1953). Mrs. Blake had resided in this community for the past 56 years and was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church. Surviving relatives include one son, George N. Blake of Bellingham and one daughter, Mrs. John Roy Williams of Bellingham; three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James M. Wilson Monday, November at 1 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.

BLAKE, Norman T., age 61 of Bellingham, passed away November 14, 2003 at his home. He was born August 9, 1942 in Fort Worth, TX and he served his country in the Army. Norm worked for the Tapley's at Skagit Ford Subaru for many years and his work was very important to him. He loved to golf, watch sports and his grandkids were very important to him. He was preceded in death by his wife Gei in 2001. He is survived by his son Derek and wife Suzan and their children Taylor and Katie, all of Bellingham; daughter Halee Blake of Bellingham, and sister-in-law Jan Langton of CA. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, Nov 21 at 11 a.m. at Shuksan Golf Club, Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Nov 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BLAKE, Robert A., age 79 years, of 1475 Grant Street, passed away at the family home, Saturday, Dec. 5, (1953) following a brief illness. Mr. Blake had resided in Bellingham since 1917. He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge, a member of the Elks Lodge B. P. O. E. No. 194, and the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Ass'n. Mr. Blake is survived by his wife, Annetta Blake; four sons, Robert D. of Seattle, George T., Richard J., Alvin F., and one daughter, Miss Irene Blake, all of Bellingham; two brothers, Arthur Blake in San Francisco, and Morrison Blake of New York City; one sister, Mrs. Min Bryant of Rochester, N.Y., and eight grandchildren. The Rev. James M. Wilson will officiate at funeral services Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist-Jerns Funeral Home, followed by the ritualistic services of the Elks Lodge. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

BLAKE, Thomas, age 82, 2413 Lynn Street, passed away Thursday, Feb. 3, (1966). Mr. Blake had resided in this City the past ten years, and was a retired Barber. He was a 50 year member of Wilmington Lodge No. 208, F.&A.M., Wilmington, Ill.; Modern Woodmen of America, and the Barbers Local in Joliet, Ill. Survivors are a son, Chester, of this City; four brothers, Henry Blake, Van Nuys, Calif.; George Blake of Plainfield, Ill.; Richard and Benjamin Blake of Habenmoore, Sask. Services were conducted today, Feb. 4 by Chester Rutledge at 3:00 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. The remains will be forwarded to Aneroid, Saskatchewan for burial.

BLAKELY, David W., aged 75 years, passed away Tuesday evening in a Bellingham hospital. He had been ill for sometime and had resided in Blaine for the past 32 years. Surviving are three sons, Stewart of Blaine, Fred of Bellingham and Edward in the U. S. Navy; a daughter, Mrs. Jennie Weeman in Oregon; a brother, William in Ontario; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The body is resting at the Purdy & McKinney Funeral Home awaiting word from relatives for funeral arrangements.
(From The Blaine Journal, November 19, 1942) Submitted by John Rausch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

BLAKELY, Edward A., age 68, resident of LaConner passed away in Island Hospital, Anacortes Sat. Jan. 7th, (1978?). He was born in Fargo, N. Dakota Aug. 15, 1909. He was raised in Blaine where he graduated from high school. He attended college in B'ham. & Ellensburg. He was married to Myrtle Martin May 29, 1939 in Everett. Mr. Blakely was employed with the Columbia Cement Co. until retiring in 1967. He had been a resident of LaConner the past 9 years. Survivors; wife Myrtle of LaConner. Step-daughter Mrs. Lorraine Wargo of Enumclaw. 3 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. Sister, Jennie Weeman of Mill Valley, CA. Brother, Fred Blakely of B'ham. Preceded in death by a brother, Stuart of B'ham. Funeral services will be held in the Kern Funeral Chapel, Weds. Jan. 11th at 1 p.m. Burial in Hawthorne Lawn Cemetery.

BLAKELY, Fred G., age 86, of Bellingham died Jan. 31, 1991 in Bellingham. He was born in Harwood, N. Dakota on August 9, 1904. He has lived in Whatcom County since 1910. He attended High School and graduated from Washington State University in 1929, with a degree in Pharmacy. He was a member of the Washington Pharmaceutical Association. He loved to fly fish. Mr. Blakely was married to his wife Laura Clarkson in Ferndale and they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in August of 1990. Survivors include his wife Laura M. Blakely, Bellingham, son Robert C. Blakely and wife Lynda of Seattle; grandchildren Benjamin Blakely and Carolyn Suchoknand and husband Tom, all of Seattle. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, February 3, 3 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Chapel, Bellingham, with Rev. Ernie Loreen officiating. Cremation was by Greenacres Crematorium. Arrangements are by Jones Moles Funeral Home Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Feb 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BLAKELY, Laura May (Clarkson), age 88, 1200 Lincoln Street, Bellingham, passed away in Bellingham on Thursday, Jan. 17, 1994. She was born on June 3, 1905 to Joseph and Marybelle Clarkson in Ferndale. Laura graduated from Ferndale High School and Washington State University. She and her husband Fred were married in 1930 and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary prior to his death on Jan. 31, 1991. Laura worked as a teacher, a real estate agent and homemaker, and was a member of Kappa Delta, Daughters of the Pioneers and St. Luke's Auxiliary. She enjoyed knitting, tatting and art projects with and for her many friends. Survivors include a son Robert Blakely and wife Lynda of Freeland, WA; grandchildren Benjamin Blakely and Carolyn Suchoknand; brothers Merton Robert Clarkson of Pennsylvania and Willard Lincoln Clarkson of Texas; 5 nieces and 3 nephews. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 31, 11 a.m. at the Jones-Moles Funeral Home Chapel on Lakeway in Bellingham with Pastor Ernie Loreen officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Jan 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BLAKELY, Stewart, age 78 of 3205 Peabody, passed away Fri., Oct. 28, 1977. A resident of Whatcom Co. for the past 67 years, he was a member of the Senior Activities Center and had been employed as a sawyer prior to his retirement. Surviving, his wife, Matie; 1 son, Clyde (Skip) Blakely of Blaine; daughter, Caroll Jones of Wheaton, Illinois; 2 brothers, Fred of Bellingham, Edward of LaConner; a sister, Jennie Weeman of Calif.; 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at Veroske's Bellingham Chapel, Mon., Oct. 31 at 11 a.m.

BLAKESLEE, Lewis A., age 70 years, a resident of the county for the past 40 years, passed away suddenly at his home, Route 1, Ferndale, Monday afternoon, March 19, (1945). Mr. Blakeslee was a Grange member and a member of the North Bellingham Methodist Church. He is survived by the widow, Minnie; six daughters, Mrs. Florence Ross, Route 1, Ferndale, Mrs. Virginia Nelson and Mrs. Mary Larson, both of Mount Vernon, Mrs. Beth Ferri, Spokane, Mrs. Jean Kunzman, Bellingham, Mrs. Grace Bartelds, Everson; three sons, William, Vancouver, Wash., Frank, in the Middle West and Berton in the U.S. army. The remains rest at the Monroe Funeral Home in Ferndale where funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 22, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Henry Cross officiating. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.

BLAKESLEY, LeRoy, age 80, of 700-32nd St., passed away Weds. Oct. 18, 1978. Survived by 1 cousin, Willis Blakesley of Seattle. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. Earl Crouse, Tues. Oct. 24th at 10:30 a.m. a(t) the Sumas Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

BLAKEMAN, James A., age 88 years, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, July 3, (1943). Mr. Blakeman had resided here the past six months, coming here from Snohomish and Darrington. Deceased was a member of the Methodist church and Arlington, Wash., Lodge F. & A. M. Surviving are one son, Lee Blakeman, and two grandchildren at Berkeley, Calif.; four step-daughters, Mrs. C. D. Farquharson, Bellingham; Mrs. J. R. Bruckart, Eugene, Ore., and Mrs. Frank Hartness, Bellingham; two step-sons, G. C. Batdorf, Milwaukee, Ore., and Dr. L. S. Batdorf, Arlington, Wash. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth.

BLAKEWAY, Edith M., age 57, of Everson, passed away at her daughter's home on Tues., Dec. 23, 1997 from cancer. She was born May 24, 1940, in Bellingham to Mervin and Myrtle (Burdick) Armstrong and graduated from Bellingham High School. Her hobbies included bingo, crocheting, bowling, and playing Yahtzee. Edith was loved very much by her family here in Washington and her extended family in Montana. We are extremely grateful to have had her at home with us, as she wanted. Goodby Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend. She is survived by her daughter Janny Osborn & husband Cord of Everson; granddaughter, Cassondra Meyer of Everson; grandson, James Lee of Everson; sisters, Darlene Blurton of Seattle and Zelda Kennedy of Port Townsend; brother, James, Vincent, Roger, and Greg Armstrong all of Seattle; and numerous other family members. There will be a service, in the spring, at her daughter's home in Everson to accommodate her extended family and friends in Montana. Greenacres Funeral Home & Cremation.

BLAKEWAY, Hubert D., age 63, of Tillicum Beach, Camano Island, formerly of Bellingham-Ferndale area, died Tues. May 4th, (1976) while on vacation in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was born July 30, 1912 in Blue Hill, Neb. And as a young boy moved with his family to Beattie & Summerfield, Kansas. Married to Vera Holloway in July of 1931. Living in Kansas & Neb. moving to Bellingham-Ferndale area in 1954. Worked for the Coast Truck Lines, which is now O.N.C., retiring in 1973. They had resided on Camano Island since 1974. Mr. Blakeway attended the United Methodist Church and was a member of the Teamsters Union Local No. 231 of Bellingham. He is survived by his wife, Vera at home, 4 sons, Max of Jessup, Iowa, Dale & Bill both US Marine Corp Base, 20 Palms, Calif., Roger of Ferndale, one daughter, Mrs. James (Beverly) Taylor of Seattle, one brother, Gordon of Marysville, Kan. One sister, Maude Koch of Lincoln, Neb., 22 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday May 14 at the Camino Lutheran Cemetery with the Rev. Sherman Snow officiating under the direction of the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood, the casket will remain open until 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of the Gilbertson Funeral Home.

BLALOCK, Seth W., age 57, a resident of Ferndale for 18 years, died March 10, 1997, at his home from esophageal cancer. He was born March 5, 1940, in Greensboro, N.C. He married Carmen Lydia Cabeza on March 28, 1959, in Miami, Fla. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 19 years, and for U.S. Customs for 18 years. He is survived by his wife, Carmen, of Everson; son Wesley Blalock and wife Marie of Brewster, Wash.; granddaughter Amanda Blalock of Brewster; daughter Lydia Blalock of Olympia; sister Evangeline Parker of Florida; brother David Blalock of Florida, Paul Blalock of Colorado and Matthew Blalock of Idaho; mother-in-law Carmen Cabeza of Everson; a favorite niece, Patricia Quintana of California; and numbers other family members. He was preceded in death by his father, Delmer C. Blalock; mother, Fannie Pickett Blalock Williamson; and a brother, Joseph Blalock. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home and Crematorium.
From the Ferndale Record Journal, March 15, 1997) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BLANCHARD, Anna K., age 71, a resident of Bellingham for the past 68 years. Passed away Friday Feb. 11, (1977). Surviving are, a son Allen Blanchard of Yakima. A step-son, Chester Veratt of Bellingham. 2 brothers, Emil Jensen of Kirkland & Mel Jensen of Ferndale. A sister, Linda Hovde of Edmonds. Also, 4 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Veroskes Bellingham Chapel, Weds., Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Robert E. Johnson officiating. Burial in Greenacres.

BLANCHARD, William LeRoy, age 64 years, passed away at Seattle Wednesday, January 17, (1945). Mr. Blanchard had resided here the past six months, making his home at 1075 Old Guide Road. Deceased was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and leaves the following survivors; the widow, Alma Nora Blanchard, at home; one step-son, Harvey S. Mowrey, Army Air Corps; two step-daughters, Mrs. Martha E. Kapp, St. Petersburg, Fla., Mrs. Constance Buckles, Larwill, Ind.; three sisters, Mrs. Effie Coverston, Fallon, Nev., Mrs. Goldie Werner, La Grange, Ind., and Mrs. Barbara Henline, Bellingham Route 1; four brothers, Thomas, Scott, Charles and Lyman, all of Indiana; also seven grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted Monday, January 22, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.

BLAND, Evelyn - Graveside services for Evelyn Bland, 75, a retired visiting nurse, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ten Mile Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Small officiating. She died in Lynden Friday (June 29, 1984). She was born March 9, 1909, in Grand Rapids, Mich., and moved to this area from Bell, Calif., in 1978. She lived at 205 S. B.C. Ave., Lynden. Surviving are two sons, three daughters, 24 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and a sister.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Jul 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BLAND, Maxine - Visitation for Maxine Rhea West Bland of Bellingham will be from 9 am to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Jerns Funeral Chapel. A funeral will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Jerns Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Richard Strum and Al Archer officiating. (Died 22 Jan 2000) She was born Dec 12, 1918 to Robert R. and Ruth Jane Andrews West in Independence, WVa. Mrs. Bland was a former owner of Highland Nursing Home and owned and operated the Olympic Treatment Center in Bellingham which specializes in alcohol abuse, and Olympic Center Preston in Kingwood which specializes in adolescent drug abuse. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Bland; a son Ted Rawls; and a granddaughter Bobbi Jo Trickett. Survivors include sons Robert K. Trickett of Yuma, Ariz. and Todd Rawls of San Francisco; brothers Blair West and Doyle West, both of Morgantown, WVa; sisters Thelma Currence of Wilkins, WVa, Cecile Roth of Vancouver, Wash and Joyce Nisbett of Jasper, Ga.; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Jan 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BLAND, Thomas Milton, age 69 years, of 204 Flora Street, passed away at his home Thursday morning, September 18, (1947). He had resided in Bellingham for the past forty-five years and prior to his retirement he had worked as city water inspector for thirty-five years. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He is survived by three sons, Ellis, William and Clyde, all of Bellingham, and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home Saturday, September 20, at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Ivan B. Bell of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

BLANK, John H., age 81 years, of 1509 East Victor St., passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, Jan. 4, (1956). He was a former resident of the Lynden district. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Nellie Sheffield, of Marshall, Minn.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Jan. 7, at 11 a.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with the Rev. Floyd Wells officiating. Interment in Burlington Cemetery.

BLANKENBURG, Helen Lucille, age 33 of Everett, passed away at a local hospital, Thursday, June 9, (1955) as a result of an accident. Mrs. Blankenburg was an employee of the Everett Pulp Co. She is survived by her husband, Ernest B.; three children, Danny, Judy and Dean, all at home; three brothers and one sister, all of Everett. Arrangements are pending at the Westford Funeral Home.

BLANKENFORTH, Howard - Burial for Howard Blankenforth of Lynden will be at 1:15 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. in New Life Fellowship with Pastor Ron Slater officiating. Blankenforth died at his home near Lynden on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 1997. He was 81. Born June 18, 1916, to Gilbert and Anna (Rader) Blankenforth, Howard Blankenforth lived his entire life on the land homesteaded by his grandfather in the 1800s. He graduated from Mount Baker High School in 1939 and was a dairy farmer until 1957. He was an avid collector of antique cars and farm machinery, and was a lifetime member of the Lynden Pioneer Museum and Puget Sound Antique Tractor Association. He is survived by a son, Steve, of Lynden, four grandchildren and many cousins. Services are by Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.

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BLANKENSHIP, George E. - Olympia, August 16. - Masonic funeral services were set for this afternoon for George E. Blankenship, 89, native-born Olympia pioneer, founder of the Olympia Daily Recorder, forerunner of the present Daily Olympian. He died Thursday (Nov. 1948) at Seattle at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. V. Abel, with whom he had made his home. He was born here July 17, 1858. His father, Col. George C. Blankenship, served under Territorial Governor Isaac Stevens in the early Indian Wars and was sheriff of Thurston County in territorial days. He was educated in the territorial university & worked as a compositor & printer in Seattle - San Francisco before starting the Daily Recorder. ...(not finished)

BLANKENSHIP, William E. - A graveside service for William E. Blankenship, 63, of 5721 Hendrickson Road, Ferndale, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Ralph Poulson officiating. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Moles Funeral Home. Mr. Blankenship died Thursday at Mount Baker Care Center. He was born April 14, 1927 in West Virginia and lived in Whatcom County for a number of years. Survivors include friends Tammie Harvey of Ferndale, Jean Hurlbert of Bellingham and Karen Sweet of Ferndale; brothers Robert Blankenship of Woodland, Okay Blankenship of Kettle Falls, Cressie Blankenship of Longview, James Blankenship of Woodland, Dale Blankenship of White Salmon and Doyle Blankenship of Longview; sisters Wanda Brown of Woodland and Jettanne Barber of Vancouver, Wash. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Apr 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BLANKERS, Anna, age 91 of 717 Judson St., Lynden, passed away at her home Sunday, July 2, (1961). Mrs. Blankers had been a resident of Lynden since 1902 and was a member of the Second Christian Reformed Church. Surviving are 2 sons, Herman and Dick Rutgers, both of Lynden; 2 daughters, Mrs. Johanna Hoeksema of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Carolyn Kok of Lynden, a stepdaughter, Miss Bertha Blankers of Lynden; 1 sister, Mrs. Mary Boeve of Prairie View, Kansas; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lena Blankers of Lynden; also 14 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Second Christian Reformed Church Wednesday July 5, 10:30 a.m., Rev. William Reinsma officiating. Burial will follow in the Monumenta Cemetery, under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

BLANKERS, Arnold A., 67 years of age, passed away suddenly in a Bellingham hospital Tuesday afternoon, December 21, (1943). He was born December 2, 1876, in Veen, The Netherlands. The widow, Helena, survives, and also six sons, Bertis, Arnold, Robert, Gerrit, Ernest and Ceger, all of the Lynden district; two daughters, Mrs. Harry Bajema, Lynden, and Mrs. Gladys Cook, Portland; two brothers, L. Blankers, of Lynden and Ceger, of the Netherlands; three sisters, Nellie, Pternella and Marie, all of The Netherlands, and thirteen grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 24, at 2 p.m., in the First Christian Reformed Church of Lynden, by Rev. D. Hollebeck, under the direction of Knapp & Knapp. Interment will be in Monumenta Cemetery.

BLANKERS, Hilda L. - Visitation for Hilda L. (Brune) Blankers of Lynden will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Burial will be at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday in Monumenta Cemetery in Lynden, followed by a 2 p.m. funeral service at Third Christian Reformed Church in Lynden, with the Revs. Jack Gray and Dick Vriesman officiating. Mrs. Blankers died Sunday, April 1, 2001, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 91. Born June 11, 1909, to Berendand Tjeske (Dykstra) Brune in Bemis, S.D., her family moved to Whatcom County that same year. On Dec. 2, 1931, she married Ernest Blankers in Lynden. He died in 1996. Mrs. Blankers was a charter member of Third Christian Reformed Church and she was active in the church's Faith & Hope Women's Bible Study. She enjoyed reading and crocheting. Six brothers, four sisters and one great-grandchild also died previously. Survivors include sons Arvin Blankers of Lynden and Barry Blankers of Ocheyedan, Iowa; daughters Sally Bouman of San Jose, Calif., and Sheila Bolkema of Grand Rapids, Mich.; sister Minnie Osberg of Bellingham; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, April 3, 2001) Submitted by Debbie deHoog.

BLANKERS, Laurens, age 77 years, of Lynden, passed away suddenly at his home, Friday morning, August 30, (1946). He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Anna Rutgers Blankers; one daughter, Bertha Blankers, of Lynden; six sons, Gerrit, Cornelius, Laurens, Bert, Anthony and Maurice, all in Iowa; four step-children, Mrs. G. Hoeksema, of Chicago, Herman and Dick Rutgers and Mrs. Egbert Kok, all of Lynden; also fourteen grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, August 31, at 1:30 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, with Rev. J. F. Schuurmann officiating. The remains will be shipped to Sheldon, Iowa, for interment.

BLICK, John, age 61, of Rt. No. 3, Ferndale, passed away at his home Monday, Oct. 6, (1958) following an extended illness. He had been a resident of the Ferndale community for the past 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Ruby; two daughters, Mrs. Ellen Gilbert, Ferndale, Mrs. Maxine Meyers of Echo, Ore.; three brothers, Charlie of Bellingham, Roy of Spokane, Dick of Everett; one sister, Mrs. Nellie Smith of Seattle; 6 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Monroe Funeral Chapel, Saturday, Oct. 11, at 3 p.m. with Rev. Carl Calhoun officiating. Final resting place in the family plot in Enterprise Cemetery.

BLICK, Phoebe, age 65 years, 2431 Toledo Street, passed away at a local hospital, Monday, October 14, (1946) after a brief illness. Mrs. Blick had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past thirty-nine years and was a member of the Church of Truth. Surviving relatives include one daughter, Mrs. Nellie Young, Bellingham; four sons, Richard Blick, Everett, Wash. John, of Ferndale, Charley, of Bellingham, and Roy, of Spokane; her mother, Mrs. Hattie Hudson, Bellingham; five brothers, Ray L. Hudson, Bellingham, Glen E. and Archie R., both of Mission, B.C., Chester A., of Seattle, and Perry L., of Saskatchewan; also twelve grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, Wednesday, October 16, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Margaret Whitney Kupfer, officiating. Cremation. Those acting as casket bearers will be: Messrs. Jack Hansen, John Conlin, Michael Slater, Einar Granburg, August Anderson and Clarence Swanger.

BLICK, Vera Edna (Brown) died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1993, in Everett. She was 90. Private family burial will be held today at Woodlawn Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 13 at Advent Christian Church with the Rev. All Currier officiating. She was born near Little Blue River, Neb. on July 27, 1902. Her family moved to Whatcom County when she was 3 months old, settling near Ferndale. She grew up on the Brown Road, named for her mother, with her three sisters and five brothers. She was the last surviving child in her family. A graduate of Ferndale High School, Mrs. Blick earned a teaching certificate from Western Washington University in 1923. She married Charley Blick on May 5, 1923. Mrs. Blick taught school for seven years before she and her husband opened Blick's Cutlery and Barber Supply in Bellingham. They ran the business together for 9 years. She was preceded in death by her husband and a daughter Carolyn. Survivors include daughters Saralee Randal of East Wenatchee and Mary Ellen McFadden of Lynnwood; son Charles "Buzz" Blick of Everett; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Jan 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BLICK, William F., age 65 years, of 1825 Bakerview Rd., passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, Jan. 17, (1957) following a brief illness. Mr. Blick had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 50 years, and was a well-known retired farmer. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Iris Hall and Mrs. Lois Swenson, both of this city; six grandchildren; one brother, Con Blick of Buhl, Idaho; mother-in-law, Mrs. Cora Hallett. Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Jan. 21, at 10:30 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Austin A. Chamberlain, pastor of the United Brethren Evangelical Church, officiating. Interment, Woodlawn.

BLIESNER, Clarence A. - Services are pending for 95-year-old Clarence A. "Bliss" Bliesner, 420 16th St, who died Saturday (Jan. 20, 1990) in a Bellingham nursing home. He was born Oct. 14, 1894, in Corning, Kan. He was a Whatcom County resident since 1963. Mr. Bliesner was a 50-year member of Acacia Lodge No. 9, F.&A.M., in Lawrence, Kan., and York Rite Bodies. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War I who received a Purple Heart. Survivors include: a son Clarence A. Bliesner Jr., of Bellingham; a daughter, Marian Henderson, Bellingham; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are with Jones Funeral Home.

BLISS, Carolyn Sue, age 19, of 6886 Vista Dr., Ferndale passed away Thurs., Aug. 11, (1977). Carolyn had been a resident of Ferndale her entire lifetime. Was a member of the United Church of Ferndale & the Ferndale High School Class of '76. She is survived by; her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Bliss of Ferndale. 2 sisters, Barbara Lynn Bliss of Ferndale & Merideth Willis of Ferndale. Her grandmother, Mrs. Leona Levin of Blaine. Numerous other relatives including aunts, Barbara Bourne of Olympia & Judy Lee of Ferndale. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Graham Hutchins, Monday Aug. 15 at 1:30 p.m. in the United Church of Ferndale. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.

BLISS, Charles King, age 80 years, of East Sound, Wash., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, August 2, (1953) following a lingering illness. Mr. Bliss was the Head Master Minertus of the Lakeside School for Boys in Seattle, and a member of the Phi Beta Theta Fraternity. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marie H. Bliss, at home; three brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 5, at 3 p.m. with (in) the St. Paul's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Fr. George Pratt, of Abbotsford, B. C., officiating, followed by cremation under direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.

BLISS, Lucius T., age 67, passed away in a local hospital Sat., Feb. 19, (1977). Graveside services will be held Thursday, Feb. 24 at 11:30 a.m. in Bayview Cemetery with Rev. Albert Archer officiating, under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.

BLISS, Milton, age 73, of 900 Roeder Avenue, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, Dec. 15, (1953). Mr. Bliss had been a life resident of this community and was a retired carpenter. Surviving relatives are two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude and Mrs. Laura L. Harvey, both of Bellingham; one brother, George H. Bliss of ElMonte, Calif.; three nieces, Mrs. John Richey and Mrs. Fern Granberg, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. Irene Johnson of Everett; six nephews, Charles M. Hammell and Lester C. Harvey, both of Bellingham; Milton C. Hammell of Hoquiam, Clifford D. Bliss of Shoshone, Idaho, Clayton G. Bliss of Ione, Wash., and Gordon F. Bliss of Newport, Wash. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. C. Hovda Friday, Dec. 18, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Woodlawn.

BLISS, Norman W., age 71, of 8621 Harborview Rd., Blaine passed away Thurs., Feb. 5, (1976). Mr. Bliss had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and is survived by his wife, Pearl; one son, James of Ferndale; 2 daughters, Barbara Bourne of Bellingham, Betty Jefferson of Ferndale; 5 step-daughters, Betty Honrud of Bellingham, Shirley Larson of Seattle, Charlotte Rouse of Milo, Oregon, Joanne Graves and Claudia Unruh both of Ferndale; 1 brother, Harold of Casa Grande, Ariz.; 1 sister, Mildred Walker of Sooke, B.C.; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted in Moles Funeral Home, Mon., Feb. 9 at 2:30 p.m. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery.

BLISS, Russell F., 75, of 2942 Plymouth Drive, died Thursday (March 20, 1986). Mr. Bliss, a lifetime Bellingham resident, was an associate of Jones Funeral Home for many years, and was formerly owner and operator of a Union Oil Co. Station at Forest and Holly streets. He was a member of Bellingham Golf & Country Club and BPOE Elks Lodge No. 194. Survivors include his wife Esther; daughter Diana Crandall of Bellingham; brother Percy Bliss of Bellevue; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Jones Funeral Home, with the Rev. Grant Whipple of The Firs officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Mar 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BLISS, William H. - Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Knapp & Knapp mortuary for William H. Bliss, aged 78 years, widely known Lynden district resident. Interment will follow in the Lynden cemetery. Mr. Bliss, who was born at Barton, Wis., May 14, 1860, had resided west of Lynden for twenty-eight years. Immediate survivors include a granddaughter, Vivian Crabtree, of Lynden, and a twin brother, John Bliss of Gibbon, Nebraska, also several nephews and nieces. Mr. Bliss passed away at a Bellingham hospital Sunday (Jan. 1, 1939) following a month's illness.

BLIVEN, James Albert - Visitation for James "Jim" Albert Bliven of Bellingham will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Greenacres Funeral Home near Ferndale. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel at the funeral home, with the Rev. Richard Husman officiating. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Bliven died Monday, Dec. 13, 1999, at his home. He was 58. Born Feb. 9, 1941, to Kenneth and Mina (Van Etten) Bliven in Bellingham, he had been a lifetime Whatcom County resident. On Jan. 18, 1964, he married Corrine Pruno in Bellingham. Mr. Bliven worked for the Bellingham Fire Department for 22 years before retiring in 1989. Mr. Bliven was a member of Bellingham Moose Lodge No. 493. An avid gardener, he loved hunting and camping and converting buses into motor homes. His brother, Harold Bliven, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, of the family home daughters Brenda Ferrell of Bellingham and Rhonda Reed of Ferndale son Jay Bliven of Bellingham mother Mina Lingbloom of Bellingham father Kenneth and stepmother Gen Bliven of Otis, Ore. sister LeeAnn Caviness of Bellingham four grandchildren and many other relatives.

BLIVEN, Mary E., age 74 years, of Lynden, passed away in Carson City, Nev., (July, 1951) following a short illness. She had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 27 years and leaves to survive, four daughters, Mrs. Edna Look, of Hood River, Ore., Mrs. Della Edwards, of Puyallup, Wash., Mrs. Blanche Loucks, of Fife Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada, and Mrs. Bernice Young, of Ferndale; two sons, Leroy of Portland, Ore., and Wesley, of Bellingham; also 33 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 17, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies funeral home in Lynden with the Rev. Cecil Barner officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BLIVEN, Wesley J., age 83, 3226 McLeod Rd., Bellingham, passed away in Bellingham on Tues., Dec. 25, 1984. Born April 16, 1901 in St. Joseph's, Missouri, Mr. Bliven moved to Whatcom County from Montana in 1924. Prior to his retirement he owned and operated a barber shop in Maple Falls for many years. He was married to Laura Brewster in Saskatchewan, Canada on April 19, 1918. Survived by his wife, Laura; 4 daughters, Vera VanderYacht of Deming, Violet Walker of Bellingham, Virginia and husband Cliff Thistle of Bellingham, Velaura and husband David Klineman of Bellingham; 2 sons, Virgil and wife Betty of Ferndale, Victor and wife Catherine of Sumas; 17 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; a brother, Roy, of Portland, Oregon; 2 sisters, Bernice Young of Ferndale and Della Edwards of Puyallup; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, Dec. 28, 10 a.m. in the Deming Presbyterian Church with Rev. David Loper officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Falls Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.

BLIVEN, William Burton, age 79, of Lynden, passed away at his home, Friday, April 29, (1949). Mr. Bliven had been a resident of this district for the past 25 years and was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 212, A. F. & A. M., in Hallock, Minn. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mary Bliven; four daughters, Mrs. Edna Look, of Hood River, Oregon, Mrs. Della Edwards, of Puyallup, Wash., Mrs. Blanche Loucks, of Fife Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada, and Mrs. Bernice Young, of Ferndale; two sons, Leroy, of Portland, Oregon, and Wesley, of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Eisenwich, of Los Angeles, Calif.; thirty-three grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 4, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dick A. DeYoung, at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BLOCK, Ben, age 65, of 2316 J Street, passed away at a local hospital, Monday morning, April 3, (1950) following a lingering illness. Mr. Block was born in Lithuania and had been a resident of Bellingham for the last 35 years. Surviving relatives include his wife Rose, and a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Sullivan, both at home, and a son, Myer Block, of Olympia. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, April 4, at 11:30 a.m. at Bay View Cemetery, under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home.

BLOCK, Rose, age 74, of 2316 J St., passed away Monday, December 20, (1965) in a local hospital following an extended illness. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 55 years. Survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Harold Sullivan of Bellingham; 1 son, Myer Block of Tacoma; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Rabbi Richard Rosenthal of Tacoma officiating. Burial followed in Beth Israel Cemetery.

BLOCKLEY, Susan H. - Funeral services for Mrs. Susan H. Blockley, Deming, have been scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday at Jones Funeral Home. Mrs. Blockley, 63, died in an auto accident Wednesday (Oct. 14, 1970). A 34-year resident of Whatcom County, she was owner of the Tel-Su-Hobby Shop, and was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors are one son, Bill Blockley of Deming; two daughters, Mrs. Wilna J. Baisden and Mrs. Dwight A. Brunk, both of Seattle; nine grandchildren; her mother, Mrs. Jessie D. Ritzheimer of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; two brothers, Fred Ritzheimer of Coeur d'Alene, and William Ritzheimer of Seattle; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Turner and Mrs. Eunice Horton, both in Santa Paula, Calif. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BLOCKLEY, William Howard Sr., age 51, Glacier Star Route, Deming, passed away in a local hospital Monday, Nov. 5, (1962). Mr. Blockley had resided in the Deming area for the past 26 years; was a retired logger, had been a fire warden for the Washington Department of Natural Resources for many years, and was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors are his widow, Susan H., at home; two daughters, Mrs. Wilma J. Baisden, Taiwan, Formosa, Miss Dwight Ann Blockley, Seattle; one son, William H. Jr., Deming; four grandchildren; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Granger, Lake Stevens; three brothers, Henry H. Blockley, Tacoma, Jesse Granger Jr., Marysville, Ray A. Granger, Lake Stevens; one sister, Mrs. Delores Minnish, Lake Stevens and nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Denton Sutton, Friday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

BLODGETT, Anton, age 84, of 1509 E. Victor, passed away at a local hospital Monday, March 26, (1951) following a short illness. Mr. Blodgett was a member of the Church of the Assumption. He is survived by relatives in Italy. Requiem mass will be said Thursday, March 29, at 8:15 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption with the Rev. Fr. Bernard Cremer celebrant. Interment in the Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.

BLODGETT, Clifford Leroy, age 58, of 2841 McLeod Road, passed away at his home Thursday, Feb. 11, (1954). Mr. Blodgett had resided in Bellingham for the past 49 years and had served with the Bellingham Police Department for many years, as police chief and in many other capacities, currently holding the position as assistant chief of police. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, had served with the U. S. Marines during the first World War, was a member of the American Legion, Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, the 40 et 8, the William Matthews Post No. 1535 of the V.F.W., was a graduate of the F.B.I. National Police Academy in 1943, was a member of the Northwest Check Investigators and the Washington Police Officers Association. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Nellie Blodgett at home; a son, Clayton Blodgett; a daughter, Mrs. Ermine Hendrix; three grandchildren, Sandra, Karen and Lawrie Hendrix; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Depew, all of Bellingham; and a great number of other relatives. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence J. Forsberg and Rev. Clarence Haugen in the Garden Street Methodist Church Monday, February 15, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BLODGETT, Lucy E., age 81, of 2505 Ellis Street, passed away in a local hospital Monday, May 3, (1948). Mrs. Blodgett had resided in this community for the past forty-three years and was a member of the First Congregational Church. Surviving relatives are one son, Clifford L., and one daughter, Mrs. Myrtle M. DePew, both of Bellingham; four grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren; one brother Platt Hickok, of Bellingham; four sisters, Mrs. Ralph Clark, of Seattle, Mrs. Hattie Crooks, of Waterloo, Iowa, Mrs. Myrtle Ransom, of Ionia, Iowa, and Mrs. Ethel Laufer, of Hampshire, Ill., and numerous nieces and nephews in Bellingham and the East. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun, Friday, May 7, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BLOM, Karl Otto, age 80 of Route 2, Ferndale passed away Sunday, July 12, (1959) in a local hospital following an extended illness. He was a resident of the Ferndale community for the past 56 years and was a member of Bethel Temple and a charter member of the W.C.D.A. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Earl Hitt of Ferndale, Mrs. T. E. Reid of Raymond, Mrs. Hannah Bedian of Pasadena and Mrs. James Muller of Auburn, two sons, Karl of Ferndale and Oscar of Buckley; 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; 1 sister in Sweden. Funeral services will be conducted in the Moles' Monroe Funeral Chapel Wednesday, July 15 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place in the family plot Mountain View Cemetery.

BLOM, Pfc Leonard, age 22 years, passed away Monday, December 17, (1945) at Madigan Hospital, Tacoma. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. K. O. Blom, of Route 3, Ferndale; five sisters, Mrs. Ares Bedian, of Seattle, Mrs. William Reed and Mrs. Earl Hitt, of Ferndale, Mrs. William Nelson, of Houghton, Wash., Mrs. Thomas Reid, of Raymond, Wash.; two brothers, Carl and Oscar, at home. Funeral services were conducted from the Monroe Chapel in Ferndale, Saturday, December 22 at 2 p.m. with Rev. A. H. Johnson officiating. Interment in Mountain View Cemetery. Graveside services were in charge of Kulshan Post No. 154, American Legion of Ferndale.

BLOM, Oscar S. of Ferndale, age 60, passed away Tues., Jan. 4, (1977). Mr. Blom had been a resident of Ferndale most of his life time and is survived by 1 brother, Carl of Ferndale; 2 sisters, Hanna Rose of Lynnwood and Violet Moler of Auburn; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. Maynard Oss, Friday, Jan. 7 at 1:30 p.m. in Mt. View Cemetery. Burial under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.

BLOM, Peter, age 83, of Ferndale, passed away at a Bellingham hospital Sunday, December 17, (1950) following a lingering illness. He had been a resident of the Ferndale district for the past 62 years. Survivors include one brother, Charlie of Ferndale, and a sister, Mrs. Ellieson, in Sweden. Numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted within the Chapel of the Monroe Mortuary in Ferndale Thursday, December 21, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. A. H. Johnson officiating.

BLOMBERG, Helen, age 57 of 2308 "G" Street, passed away in a local hospital on Friday, September 25, (1964). Mrs. Blomberg resided on Vashon Island before moving to Bellingham 3 years ago. She leaves to survive 2 daughters, Mrs. Royce White of Bellingham and Mrs. Beverly Wayer of Seattle; 3 sons, George Urness of Seattle; Richard of Eugene, Oregon, and Howard of Edmonds, Washington; her mother, Mrs. Rose Schaeffer of Bellingham; 1 brother, George Schaeffer of Bell Park, Calif. Chapel services will be held Tuesday, September 29, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment will be at 3 p.m. in Evergreen Cemetery in Seattle, Wash.

BLOMGREN, Trudy E., age 45, of 610 Willow Rd. passed away in a Seattle hospital Mon. Apr. 25, (1977). A resident of B'ham for the past 9 yrs., she had moved here from Spokane. Surviving are her husband, Robert at home. 2 daughters; Linda Ross of B'ham. & Carlene Guest of Colbert, Wa. Her mother, Mrs. Arlene Justice of Deer Park. 2 brothers, Jim Justice of Loon Lake & Carl Justice of Deer Park. Also 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Veroskes Bellingham Chapel, Thurs., Apr. 28 at 10:30 a.m. with Clarence Nelson & Larry Greenaway officiating. Concluding services & interment will follow in the Holy Redeemer Cemetery at Deer Park Sat., April 30 at 10 a.m. with Dick Middleton & Dave Wood officiating.

BLOMQUIST, Arthur O., age 74 of 411 So. 17th St., Lynden, passed away Wed., July 14, (1976). A retired farmer, Mr. Blomquist was born in Ferndale and had been a resident of the Everson Lynden area for the past 35 years, and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lynden. He is survived by 3 step-daughters, Miss Christine Jensen of Lafayette, Calif., Mrs. Sophia Bolivia, Niles, Calif. and Mrs. Elphie Davis, Walnut Creek, Calif.; a stepson, Mr. Clifford Smeder, Tucson, Ariz.; a brother, Robert Blomquist, Ferndale; nieces and nephews, Ray and Larry Blomquist of Ferndale, Mrs. Carol Gillespie of Everett, Mrs. Ardell Hanowell of Ferndale, Mrs. Marilyn Croy of Bellingham and Mrs. Lyla Boyer of Ferndale. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Florence Fox. Funeral services will be conducted Sat., July 17 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Graveside services will be conducted Monday, July 19 at 11 a.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden. [widow listed as BLOOMQUIST]

BLOMQUIST, Peggy L., 73, of Ferndale, passed away at her home on Oct. 1, 2008. She was born in Malvern, AK, on May 26, 1935, to Burnell and Lelah Bost. She married Ray L. Blomquist on Nov. 6, 1954. Peggy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceding Peggy in death were her husband, Ray; daughter, Kathryn; and grandson, Nathan. Peggy is survived by her sons, Steve and his wife Sharyl, and Tim and his wife, Darlis; grandsons, Michael, Christopher, Robert, Taylor, and Jeromy; 7 great-grandchildren; her sister, Christine Neely; brother, Glen Krewson and his wife, Rebecca; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sat., Oct. 4, 2008, at Cornerstone Community Church, 5732 Olson Rd, Ferndale. Private graveside services were held at Greenacres Memorial Park. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory - Ferndale

BLOMQUIST, Lydia Axling, age 78, of 2409 F Street, passed away at a Seattle hospital Sunday, January 18, (1953). Mrs. Blomquist had resided in the Bellingham community for the past 64 years, and was a member of the Champion Street Baptist Church and the Ladies Missionary Society of the Church. Surviving relatives include a son, Clarence L. Blomquist, of Alberta, Canada; two daughters, Mrs. Edna Nelson, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and Mrs. Bernice Harris, of Seattle; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four brothers, Conrad Axling, of Bellingham, John, of Lynden, Joe, of Seattle, and Phil, of Spokane; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ericson, of Lynden, and Mrs. Edith Axlund, of Bellingham; and many nephews and nieces. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clifford M. Dickau, assisted by the Rev. Edwin R. Greene and Rev. N. C. Parsons, Wednesday, January 21, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Lynden Cemetery.

BLOMQUIST, Margaret C., age 75, of 2717 Thornton Rd., Ferndale passed away Thurs., March 2nd, (1978). Mrs. Blomquist was a resident of Ferndale for about 75 years and was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church of B'ham & Lydia Circle. She is survived by her husband Robert, 2 sons: Larry & Ray both of Ferndale. A daughter Carol Gillespie of Everett. Sister Esther Anderson of N. B'ham. 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren & numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be held Tues. March 7th at 2 p.m. in Moles Funeral Home. Rev. Keith Swenson officiating. Interment will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BLOMQUIST, Robert, age 72 of 2717 Thornton Rd., Ferndale, passed away Sat., April 14, 1979. A life time resident of Ferndale. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church of B'ham and was a member of Whatcom County Dairyman's Assoc. He is survived by 2 sons, Ray & Larry both of Ferndale. A daughter, Carol Gillespie of Everett. 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted by Reverend Keith Swenson, Tues. April 17 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BLONDELL, Isa E., age 55 of Sultan, died Jan. 22, (1977) following a brief illness. Born June 9, 1921 in Yakima, came to the Sultan area in 1965 from Bellingham. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses Church of Monroe and was baptized in 1952. She leaves her husband, Tors of the family home; 1 son, William of Sultan; 4 daughters, Miss Patricia Blondell of Bellingham, Helen and her husband, Ken Hayes of Monroe, Elsie and her husband, Raymond Roberts of Lynden, Mary and her husband, Gary Novak of Sultan; 7 grandchildren. Private graveside services were held Monday at the Sultan Cemetery. Memorial services Sat., Jan. 29 in the Monroe Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall at 1:30 p.m. with Mr. Rodney Benson officiating.

BLONDEN, George Carl, age 72 years, 1044 State Street, passed away at a local hospital, Monday, April 19, (1948). Mr. Blonden had resided in this county the past twenty years and had conducted a confectionery at Lynden. Surviving relatives are one brother, William, of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Gorrow, Seattle, and Mrs. Annie Hogue, at Kirkland; also a number of nieces and nephews. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. Alexander P. Aiton, Friday, April 22, at 1:30 p.m. Cremation.

BLONDEN, Laura G., age 73, of 1618 Iron Street, passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, May 6, (1947). Mrs. Blonden had been a resident of this community for sixty-two years, and was a member of the Maccabees, W. C. T. U., was county superintendent of schools in Island County for two years, and taught in the city and county schools for fifteen years. She was a member of the Pioneers of Whatcom County, and the Garden Street Methodist Church. Mrs. Blonden was the widow of the late M. W. Blonden, for many years circulation manager of The Bellingham Herald. Surviving relatives are one son, Milton M., of Cashmere, and one sister, Mrs. Harry Fountain, Lynden. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth Thursday, May 8, at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Roy L. Smith officiating. Final resting place, Lynden Cemetery.

BLONDEN, William, age 75, passed away at the family home, 1464 Iron St., Friday, April 10th, (1959). Mr. Blonden had been a 50-year resident of this community. He leaves to survive one daughter, Mrs. Robert G. Walken of Bellingham; one son, William E. Blonden of Frances, Wash.; 7 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Anne Houge of Redmond, Wash. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Tuesday, April 14th at 1:30 p.m. Cremation.

BLONDHEIM, Eunice - Funeral services for a longtime Ferndale resident, Eunice Blondheim, 83, will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Home. She died Tuesday (September 11, 1973) following an extended illness. Mrs. Blondheim formerly owned and operated a beauty shop in Ferndale. A resident since 1912, she was a member of the United Church of Ferndale, Rebekah Activity Lodge Royal Neighbors of America. In addition to the husband, Maurice, she is survived by one son, Farold McCarthy of Ferndale; grandson Larry McCarthy of Federal Way; three granddaughters, Delores Grout, Ferndale, Eunice Boyer, Portsmouth, Va., Betty Garrard, Wheatridge, Colo. 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Rev. Davis Nelson will officiate at the service. Interment will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BLONDHEIM, Maurice J.,. age 91, 1200 Birchwood Ave., Bellingham, passed away Wed. Oct. 24, 1979. He was born Aug. 1, 1888 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Surviving are 2 sons, Earl of Bellingham and Elmer of Bremerton; 2 daughters, Ethel Furtrell of Portsmouth, Virginia and Viold Renard of Bellingham. Private burial was held Oct. 25 under the direction of the Moles Funeral Home.

BLONDELL, Bert Gustav, 78, died Monday November 2, 1992 in Bellingham, WA. Funeral will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale, WA. at 1 p.m.mThursday. He was born April 14, 1914 in Alberta, Canada to William and Sophie (Anderson) Blondell. He married Doris Marie Scott on December 23, 1936 in Port Orchard, and moved to Whatcom County in 1944. Mr. Blondell was president of Blondell Bros. Logging. He retired in 1977. His hobbies included woodworking and gardening. He was preceded in death by his son James Walter Blondell and two brothers Ernest and Roy. He is survived by his wife Doris of Bellingham, daughters Carole Rauch of Bellingham and Sally Erickson of Carson, WA.; a brother Tors Blondell of Duval, WA.; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Submitted by John Rauch

BLONDELL, Doris Marie, 82, of Bellingham died on Tuesday May 1, 2001 in Bellingham. Doris was born on October 10, 1918 in St. Paul Demitis, Alberta, Canada to George and Mary (Kelly) Scott. She had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1944. Her hobbies included knitting and crocheting for family and reading books. She married Bert Blondell on December 23, 1936 in Port Orchard, WA. Doris and Bert spent 56 years together until his passing November 2, 1992. She was also preceded in death by their son James Walter Blondell on January 30, 1991; and two brothers Wallace and Alan Scott. Doris is survived by her daughters Carole and husband John Rauch of Bellingham and Sally Ann and husband William Erickson of Carson, WA., eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; sister Bernice Knapp of Gig Harbor, WA; brother Lewis Scott of Gig Harbor; numerous nieces and nephews.
Submitted by John Rauch

BLOOD, Clara L., age 93 years, of 1507 Lincoln Street, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, October 2, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Blood had been a resident of this community for the past 48 years and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Obert LaBree, of Moxee City, Wash.; one son, William Morgan, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 4, at 10:30 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck funeral home with Elder R. J. Winders, pastor, officiating. Interment, Woodlawn.

BLOOM, Aline, age 87 years, of Lynden, passed away at a local hospital Thursday morning, September 30, (1948). Mrs. Bloom had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past sixty years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Roland C. Richards, of Bellingham; one son, Homer, of Lynden; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 2, at 2:30 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, with the Rev. Cecil Barner officiating. Interment in Lakeside Cemetery at Clearbrook.

BLOOM, Emma P., age 70 of 1423 Alabama, passed away Saturday July 10, (1976). A resident of this community for the past 60 years, Mrs. Bloom was a member of Calvary Temple. Surviving 1 daughter, Mrs. Pauline Ingersoll of Bellingham, 1 sister, Mrs. Inez Leaton of Coos Bay, Oregon, 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Cremation. Memorial services Sunday July 18 at 3 p.m. in Calvary Temple with Rev. Paul Cantelon officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

BLOOM, Esther Maud, age 91, of 2315 Williams Street, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, January 17, (1949). Mrs. Bloom had resided in this community for the past thirty-three years and was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Surviving is one niece, Mrs. May Linton, Northfield, Minn.; three nephews, Arthur H. Pilkey, of Bellingham, Fred Greer, of Deming, and Bert Greer, of Eugene, Ore. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Everett Montgomery, Friday, January 21, at 11 a.m. Final resting place, Tacoma Mausoleum at Tacoma.

BLOOM, Homer Arnold, age 67 of 1220 1/2 State St., Bellingham passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Jan. 18th, (1959) following an extended illness. Born in Lynden May 9, 1891 he had lived in this area his entire lifetime. He leaves to survive one daughter, Mrs. Beverly Moreland of Chicago; one sister, Mrs. Roland Richards of Bellingham; 2 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Private funeral services will be conducted in the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden Tuesday, Jan. 20th at 10 a.m. with Rev. James Updike officiating. Burial will follow in the Lakeside Cemetery.

BLOOM, John J., age 76, Clipper, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, September 6, (1963). Mr. Bloom was a forty year resident of this community, and was a retired owner and operator of heavy construction equipment. Survivors are his widow, Emma, at home; two sons, Robert and Jack, both of Seattle; one daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Grout, Seattle; one step-daughter, Mrs. Pauline Ingersoll, City; eleven grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Paul Cantelon Tuesday, September 10, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

BLOOM, Lanetta Violet, age 57, of 1319 E. Illinois Street, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, June 8, (1952). Mrs. Bloom had resided here for the past 12 years and had attended the Baptist Church. She leaves to survive, her husband, John Bloom, at home; two sons, Aden L. Simmons, of Columbus, Ohio, and Fred E. Simmons, of Shreveport, La.; one daughter, Mrs. Rose Perkins, of Neah Bay, Wash.; two step-sons, Robert Bloom, of Seattle, and Jack Bloom, of Grandview, Wash.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Grout, of Puyallup, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; her father, Lee Smith of this city; one brother Fred Smith and one sister Mrs. Arlyle Sornberger both of this city. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. John E. Parrott Wednesday June 11 at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

BLOOM, Melvin Sr. - Burlington - Services for Melvin Bloom, 71, a retired butcher, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Hulbush Funeral Home here. Mr. Bloom, 405 S. Alder St., died Saturday following a heart attack on a nearby farm. he had lived in Skagit County for the past 20 years. Survivors include the widow, Marie, in Everett; four sons, Melvin Jr., of Camano Island, Vernon and Arden Bloom of Everett, and Army M./Sgt, Robert Bloom, stationed in Maryland; a brother, Arthur of Soap Lake, and three sisters, Miss Martha Bloom of Stanwood, Mrs. Hanna Bergoust of California and Mrs. Annie Nygard of North Dakota. Six grandchildren also survive. Burial in Parkland Cemetery near Tacoma will follow the Tuesday service.

BLOOMGREN, Alfred, age 75 years, 1725 Twenty-second Street this city, passed away Thursday evening, November 8, (1945) after about four months' illness. Mr. Bloomgren had resided in Bellingham for the past forty years and was a member of the Lutheran Church in Sweden and the F. and A. M. Lodge, No. 73, of this city. Surviving relatives include the widow, Mrs. Hannah Bloomgren, and three daughters, Mrs. Mildred Richards, of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Harriett Rangeley, of New York City, New York, and Mrs. Jennette Rudstron, of Berkeley, Calif.; also two grandchildren. Mr. Bloomgren rests at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home where funeral services will be conducted by Rev. James M. Wilson, Wednesday, November 14, at 1 p.m. Interment in a local cemetery. (Bay View)

BLOOMGREN, Hanna M., age 80, of 624 N. Garden, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, Nov. 2, (1955) following an extended illness. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 51 years. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Harriet Rangeley of Palm Springs, Calif., Mrs. Jeanette Rudstrom of Berkeley, Calif.; Mrs. Mildred Richards of Seattle; two granddaughters, Carol Ann and Edna Rae Bloomgren, both of this city; one brother, Frank A. Johnson; one sister, Mrs. Ida Peterson, both of this city. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Nov. 7, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. James B. Hughes, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment Bayview.

BLOOMQUIST, Frank A., age 55 of 2301 Nevada St, passed away Feb 3. Mr. Bloomquist had been a Whatcom County resident for the past 18 years, was a member of William Mathews Post No. 1585 VFW, Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion, the American Defenders of Bataan and Cooregidor, Inc, and D.A.V. Survivors include 1 sister, Mrs. Patricia Coe of City. Service by Baha'i Faith Thursday 7 p.m. Jones Funeral Home. Funeral services Friday Feb. 7 10:30 a.m. Jones Funeral Home. Interment Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Feb 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BLOOMQUIST, Gustava, age 87 of 411 S. 17th St, Lynden, passed away Thursday, Sept. 26. Born Nov 21, 1886 in Sweden, Mrs. Bloomquist moved to Whatcom County 50 years ago and was a member of the Swedish Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband Arthur; 1 son Clifford E. Smeder of Tucson, Arizona; 3 daughters, Mrs. Christine Jensen of Lafayette, Calif.; Mrs. Sophia Bolivia of Miles, Calif.; and Mrs. Elphia Davis of Walnut Creek, Calif.; 1 sister Mrs. Sophia Benner of Oakland, Calif.; 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Bloomquist was preceded in death by 3 sons, Halver Smeder, Frederick Smeder and Conrad Smeder. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Sep 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BLOSSEY, Wanda S., age 67 of Edmonds passed away Oct. 2, 1979 in Edmonds. She leaves to survive 3 sons: James H. Blossey and Jeffrey E. D. Blossey, both of Edmonds, Jay H. Blossey of Mt. Lake Terrace, a brother Mike Skinner, a sister Carol Ankrom, 4 grandchildren. Memorial services Sat. 11 a.m. at Beck's Funeral Chapel, Edmonds. Interment at Riverside Memorial Park, Spokane.

BLOSSOM, Sadie Rose "Sally" of Blaine died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1998, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 90. A private service will be held. She was born June 6, 1907, to Alfred and Alice Weeks in Ontario, Canada. A member of Blaine Senior Center and the American Association of Retired Persons, she enjoyed traveling and flower gardening. Survivors include close friends George and Wanda Whillans of Blaine.

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BLOW, Mary Edna, age 94 of Lynden, passed away September 28, 2003 at St. Joseph Hospital. Mrs. Blow was born July 22, 1909 in Clearbrook, WA to Elfred and Jessie (Clow) Alex. She was an Egg Candler at the Washington Co-op; a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary #9301 and a member of the Haynie Grange; enjoyed knitting sweaters for her family and baking wedding cakes and birthday cakes for her family. She is survived by her daughter, Lorraine Nelson, of Lynden; two grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. A Graveside Service, officiated by Pastor Thomas McMichael, will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, October 3, 2003, at the Lakeside Cemetery on the Pangborn Road. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns Funeral Chapel & On-Site Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, October 1, 2003) Submitted by Sherry Smith Sharp

BLOW, William Henry, age 78, formerly of Sumas passed away Friday, Oct. 15, (1976). A Whatcom County resident since 1917, Mr. Blow had owned and operated the Van Buren Store until 1953 and is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Monday, Oct. 18 at 1:30 p.m. in the Monumenta Cemetery with Rev. Earl Crouse officiating. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.

BLOWERS, Iola Oleva (Gross) Lohman, age 88 of Bellingham, died Wednesday, February 19, 1997. She is survived by a brother Robert Gross of Port Angeles; sister Alice Lorentzen of Port Angeles; step-children Betty Bailey of Birch Bay, Bob Blowers, Barbara Thomas both of Bellingham; step-granddaughter Nicki Bailey of Bellingham; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She married Howard Lohman June 1, 1929 in Everett, who preceded her in death in 1974. On January 4, 1980, she married Alvah Blowers who preceded her in death in 1991; a brother Russell Gross also preceded her in death. Mrs. Blowers played the pipe organ for silent movies in Ketchikan, AK. She was a member of the Orthopedic Hospital Guild and North Bellingham Grange. She enjoyed music, arts and crafts of all kinds. A Graveside Inurnment Service will be held Friday, February 28, 1997, 11:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ferndale.

BLOXHAM, Ralph E., 1717 4th St., age 75, passed away Saturday, June 29, (1974). A 55 year resident, Mr. Bloxham was a retired millworker and was a veteran of WWII. He is survived by 5 sisters, Mrs. Marion McIvor, Mrs. Bernice Mills, Mrs. Marguerite Shaw, Mrs. June Doncaster all of this city; Mrs. Helen Dimico, St. Maries, Idaho; also several nieces and nephews. Private graveside services were conducted today July 1 by Rev. Grant Whipple at Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.

BLUGARAS, George, age 75, who resided at 807 W. Chestnut St., passed away in a local hospital on Thursday, Nov. 16, (1961) following an extended illness. Mr. Blugaras had resided in Bellingham for the past 54 years and belonged to the Greek Orthodox Church. He leaves to survive, his close friends, Mr. and Mrs. John Gimurtu of Bellingham. Also numerous relatives in Macedonia, Greece. The Rev. Father W. Robert Webb will conduct funeral services on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment in Bay View Cemetery.

BLUHM, William - Funeral services were held at the Purdy chapel Monday, December 6, (1932) for William Bluhm, age 68 years, with the I.O.O.F. lodge of Blaine, in charge. Mr. Bluhm passed away Saturday, December 3 at the County Hospital following a short illness. All that is known of his relatives is that they reside in Germany.

BLUM, Ernest, age 44, of San Jose, Calif., passed away in that city, Monday,bApril 25, (1977). Mr. Blum had resided in Calif. for the past 22 years and was a former resident of Bellingham. He was in the catering business and also was a representative of the Lutheran Brotherhood Life Insurance Co. He leaves to survive his wife, Marilyn Blum; 2 sons, Bradley and Jeffery; 1 daughter, Julie, all of the family home; his father, Julius Blum, City; 1 brother, Robert L. Blum of this city and 1 sister, Mrs. Carol Anderson of Port Coquitlam, B.C.; 5 nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 3 at 1:30 p.m. from the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Pastor Robert E. Johnson of Christ Lutheran Church of Ferndale officiating. Interment Greenacres.

BLUMSEN, Ernest - Funeral services for Ernest Blumsen, 58, Bow, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Hulbush Funeral Home with the Rev. Lowell Hotte officiating. Cremation will follow at Hawthorne Lawn Memorial Park. Mr. Blumsen died Saturday (Feb, 1972) as a result of a tractor accident. He moved to Skagit County in 1948 and was employed as a machine operator for Burlington Northern Railroad. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way, Local 1423 of Everett and served in the Canadian army during World War II. Surviving are his widow, Lila; a son, Frank Bingham of Port Angeles; two daughters, Janett Smith of Shelton and Mrs. Betty Backstrom of Bellingham; his mother, Mrs. Lena Blumsen of White Rock, B.C.; a sister, Lily England of New Westminster, B.C., and five grandchildren.

BLUNT, Gerald H., age 60, of 3214 Peabody, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, June 20, (1962). Mr. Blunt had resided in Bellingham for the past 43 years, was employed by the Bellingham Builders Supply and was a member of the Elks Lodge, BPOE No. 194; Teamsters Union, Local No. 231; Eagles Lodge Aerie No. 31; was a former member of Company E 161st Inf., National Guard. He leaves to survive his wife, Mary M. Blunt of the family home; two sons, Gerald R. and Donald B., both of Seattle; one step-daughter, Mrs. June Shilleto, city; eight grandchildren; one brother, Lynn of Ferndale; one sister, Mrs. Corinne Blevins of Hoquiam; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 25, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Robert Irwin officiating, followed by the ritualistic services of the Elks Lodge, BPOE No. 194. Cremation.

BLY, John Vanderbilt, 21, of Seattle, passed away in that city Saturday, March 9, (1957). Mr. Bly was born in Bellingham and was a graduate of the Bellingham High School. Surviving relatives include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bly of this city; two brothers, Jack of Bellingahm and Talmadge of Lewiston, Idaho; four sisters, Mrs. Doris Hanson of LaJolla, Calif., Miss Henrietta Bly, Mrs. Helen Plostino, and Mrs. Marietta Neibuhr, all of Seattle. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. James B. Hughes Thursday, March 14 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

BLY, Talmage "Tom", 618 Myrtle St., passed away Monday, May 6, (1974). Mr. Bly was a 50 year resident of this community and a retired bookkeeper in the county auditor's office. He was a member of Garden Street Methodist Church, Whatcom Lodge No. 151 F&AM, Scottish Rite Bodies, Sehome Chapter No. 17 OES. Surviving 2 sons, Talmage E. Bly, Silverlake, Wn., Jack Bly, City; 4 daughters, Mrs. Helen Plastino, Seattle, Mrs. Doris Hanson, LaJolla, Calif., Mrs. Marietta Niebuhr, Seattle, Miss Henrietta Bly, City; 16 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Sol Bly of Portland. Services will be conducted by Rev. Lawrence Guderian and officers of Rose Croix, Thursday, May 9 at 11 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Officers of Whatcom Lodge No. 151 F&AM officiating.

BLYTHE, Arthur J., age 80, of 2720 Cornwall Ave., passed away at home Tuesday, Oct. 20, (1959). Mr. Blythe had resided in Bellingham for the past 66 years; was founder and president of the A. J. Blythe Plumbing & Heating Co.; was a member of the First Presbyterian Church; was a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F & A.M., Scottish Rite Bodies, Nile Temple of the Shrine and was a 32nd degree Mason; was a member of the Birchwood Garden Club; was a member of the State Assn. of Master Plumbers. Survivors are his widow, Stella, at home, one son, Steward A., of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Richard Wilson, of Anacortes; five grandchildren, Richard and Robert Wilson, both of Anacortes; Judith, Kathryn and Betty Blythe, all of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Arthur Bezanson, Thursday, Oct. 22, at 3 p.m., followed by ritualistic services of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 at Bay View Cemetery. Honorary casket bearers will be Frank A. Dupar, Samuel Alsop, George Cole, Laverne Freimann, Ogle Heston, Henry Jukes, Watson Quinby and Bert Sorenson.

BLYTHE, Stella B., age 84, 2720 Cornwall Avenue, passed away Wednesday, February 26, (1964). She was the widow of Arthur J. Blythe, who preceded her in death in 1959. Mrs. Blythe moved to Strandell in 1889, where she resided until 1904, at which time she moved to this city. Mrs. Blythe was a member of the First Presbyterian Church; Sehome Chapter No. 17, O.E.S., and the Broadway Park Garden Club. Survivors are one son, Steward A. Blythe, city; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Wilson, city; five grandchildren, Richard and Robert Wilson, and Judith, Kathryne and Betty Blythe, all of this city. Services will be conducted by Rev. Arthur Bezanson Friday, February 28 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, followed by burial in Bay View Cemetery.

BLYTHE, Wesley V., age 65 years, who resided in Everson, passed away suddenly at a local hospital, Wednesday, Dec. 28, (1961). Mr. Blythe had resided in Everson for the past two years, having formerly resided in Bellingham. He was a member of the Church of the Latter Day Saints and was vice president of the Chamber of Commerce of Everson. He leaves to survive, his wife, Mrs. Olive Blythe at the family residence; two sons, Marion Harrison of Utah and Parley Harrison of Los Angeles, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. Vesta Biendl and Mrs. June Filbert, both of Bellingham, Mrs. Velda Eaton of Lewiston, Mont., and Mrs. Luvirla Hurley of Raymond, Wash.; one brother, Alvin Blythe in California, and two sisters, Mrs. Mazie Bock of Sedro Woolley and Mrs. Ethel Perry in Idaho; also 21 grandchildren. Bishop Henry Linde will conduct funeral services on Tuesday, Jan. 3, at 10 a.m. within the Chapel of Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

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