WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     BOR - BOZ

BORAKER, Charles T., age 73, of Blaine, passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, October 6, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mr. Boraker had been a resident of Ferndale for 37 years prior to moving to Blaine 3 years ago. Surviving relatives include his wife, Ella; two sons, Jewell, of Ferndale, and Alvon, of Seattle; four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Southland, of Blaine, Mrs. Hilda Olsen, of Fresno, Calif., Mrs. Dorothy Finley, of Prineville, Ore., and Mrs. Mildred Butterworth, of Bellingham; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Binning, of Santa Ana, California. Funeral services were conducted within the Monroe Mortuary in Ferndale, Monday, October 10 at 1 p.m. with the Revs. Alvor Lofdahl and John Baker officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

BORAKER, Ella May of Blaine passed away Monday, December 18, (1972). Mrs. Boraker was 89 years old at the time of her death. She had lived in Whatcom County for 67 years and held membership with the Assembly of God Church. Surviving her are four daughters, Ruth Southland of Blaine, Hilda Olson of Fresno, Calif., Dorothy Finley of Prineville, Ore., and Mildred Butterworth of Bellingham; a son, Eldon of Everett; two sisters, Pearl Hartin of Caseyville, Ill., and Lota Tylor of Fresno; 20 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Moles Funeral Home directed the services.

BORCHARDT, Fred F., age 76, of 1919 Eldridge Ave. passed away in a local rest home Saturday, Feb. 27, (1960). Mr. Borchardt had been a 42 year resident of this community and was a retired Barber. Surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. I. M. Stark and four grandchildren of Bellingham; four brothers, John and Henry Borchardt of Bellingham, Richard of Salida, Calif., and Walter of Toppenish, Wash., also nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Dr. Margaret W. Kupfer, Wednesday, March 2, at 3 p.m., followed by cremation.

BORCHARDT, Henry C., age 76, 2605 F Street, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, June 5, (1963). Mr. Borchardt was a sixty-one year resident of this community, where he was employed by The Bellingham Herald for fifty-nine years as a Linotype Operator, prior to his retirement. He attended the Congregational Church, was a member of Bellingham Lodge No. 194, B.P.O.E., and was a member of the International Typographical Union. Survivors are his widow, Mildred, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Richard N. Miller, Chattanooga, Tenn., and Mrs. Robert E. Carney, Mount Vernon; five grandchildren; two brothers, Richard of Salida, Calif., and Walter of Walla Walla. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Don S. Lamka Friday, June 7 at 4:30 p.m., followed by cremation.

BORCHARDT, John C., age 79, of 1577 Northwest Road, passed away in a local sanitarium Friday, Sept. 2, (1960). A resident of Bellingham for the past 58 years, Mr. Borchardt was formerly owner and operator of the Union Iron Works; was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church; was a member and Past Grange Master of the North Bellingham Grange; was a member of the B. P. O. Elks Lodge No. 194. Survivors are three brothers, Henry, of Bellingham, Richard, of Salida, Calif. and Walter, of Toppenish; numerous nieces and nephews including Mrs. I. M. Stark, of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor E. M. Butenshon Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

BORCHERS, Louis A., age 68, 921 Key Street, passed away in a local hospital Monday, January 6, (1964). Mr. Borchers was a retired dispatcher for Puget Sound Power & Light and had resided here the past 39 years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church; Whatcom Lodge No. 151, F.&A.M.; Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58, O.E.S.; Electrical Workers Union, Local No. 77, and a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his widow, Grace E., at home; three sons, Donald E., Mercer Island; Robert L., Altadena, Cal.; Curtis E., Little Rock, Arkansas; seven grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Leila Irwin, Seattle; three nieces and one nephew. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Arthur Bezanson and Officers of Whatcom Lodge No. 151, F.&A.M., Friday, January 10 at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

BORDEN, George Sr., age 77, of Blaine, passed away Monday Sept. 15, (1958) in an Ellensburg hospital following a short illness. He was a member of the Congregational Church and the Kulshan Masonic Lodge in Blaine. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mae Borden of Blaine, George Borden Jr. of Blaine; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, in South Dakota. Following cremation a memorial service will be held at the Congregational Church, Thursday, Sept. 18, at 2 p.m.

BORDEN, Ida M., age 78, of 913 Wilson Street, passed away in a local hospital on Monday, July 2, (1962). Mrs. Borden had resided in this community for the past fifty years, and was a member of the Salvation Army, and Daughters of America. Survivors are a niece and nephews, including G. Milton Elliott of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Capt. Jack Brown on Thursday, July 5 at 3:00 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.

BORDEN, Mae Pearce, age 80 of Blaine passed away Oct. 1, 1960 in a Bellingham hospital. Mrs. Borden was born January 20, 1880 in New Jersey, and came to Blaine in 1942 from Snoqualmie Falls. She was a member of the Congregational Church of Blaine and the Order of Eastern Star of Blaine, also the Daughters of the Nile and the Zenobia Club of Bellingham. Mrs. Borden is survived by 1 son, George R. Borden Jr. of Bellingham; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. in the Blaine Congregational Church with the Rev. Evan David officiating, under the direction of the McKinney Funeral Home.

BORDEN, Samuel R., age 61, of 1617 Fairhaven Street, passed away in a local hospital Monday, June 14, (1948). Mr. Borden had resided in this community for the past 40 years and was an operating engineer for the Clyde Croy Construction Co. Deceased was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Daughters of America, and International Operating Engineers, of Seattle. Surviving relatives are the widow, Ida, at home; one brother, Leet Elliott, of Shasta, Calif.; two nephews, Joe and Milton Elliott, of Bellingham, and cousins, Mr. and Mrs Charles Simmons, of Sapho, Wash. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. George A. Arthur Wednesday, June 16, at 3:03 (sic) p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BORDER, David N., 50 6058 Buelah Ave., Ferndale, died Saturday at home. He was born Oct. 5, 1934, in Erie, Ill., and lived in Ferndale for 18 years. He was a past member of the Ferndale Kiwanis Club and Intalco Christian Fellowship. He was also a member of the Antique Auto Restorers of Bellingham, the Northwest Steelheaders and Intalco Golf League. He is survived by his wife, Colleen, one sister, two daughters, three brothers and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be Wednesday from 7 to 10:30 a.m. at Moles Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Moles Funeral Home, with the Rev. Wilfred Gunderson officiating. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Evergreen Cemetery, Everett.
(From the Bellingham Herald, November 5, 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BORDIGNON, Frank J., age 58, passed away at the family home, 1446 Sunset Avenue, Friday, August 23, (1946). Mr. Bordignon had been a resident of this community for the past 24 years and leaves to survive his widow, Mary B., and one son, Frank J. Jr., both at home; three sisters in Italy, and one nephew, Frank J. Bordignon, of San Francisco, Calif. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by Mr. George McMasters, Tuesday, August 27, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.

BOREN, Ruben L., age 70, of Deming passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Nov. 15, (1956). Mr. Boren had resided in that community for the past 50 years; had attended the Deming Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Bellingham Camera Club and Photographers Association. Surviving relatives are his widow, Pearl and one son, Wilfred both at home; one daughter, Mrs. Robert Thompson of Olympia; two grandchildren; one brother, Dye, of Carpenteria, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Jim Watson of Carpenteria, Calif., and Mrs. Tom Guffey of Sedro Woolley, also numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Albert C. Gunderson Monday, Nov. 19, at 3:30 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.

BORG, Dolly F., age 38 of Marysville, died Aug. 23, 1979 in an Everett hospital. Born April 25, 1941 at Bellingham, where she was raised and graduated from high school. Lived in Marysville for the past 15 years. She was a member of the O.E.S. Afton Chapter 103, Marysville & Everett YMCA Auxiliary. She leaves her husband, Herbert at home; son, David & daughter, Debra, both at home. Funeral services Mon., Aug. 27, 1979, 11 a.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home, Marysville. Burial will follow at Everett.

BORG, Sadie L., age 72, of 2415 D Street, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, July 22, (1952). Mrs. Borg had resided in Bellingham for the past 11 years and was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church. Surviving relatives include two sons, Alfred Borg, of Champaign, Ill., and Theodore Borg, of Pateros, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; five brothers, A. F. Elsbree, of Lynden, J. W. Elsbree, of Bellingham, C. F. Elsbree, of Tacoma, A. G. Elsbree, of Seattle, and E. E. Elsbree, of Lake Stevens, Wash., and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Daniel E. Taylor, Friday, July 25, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Saxon Cemetery.

BORGER, Alice Cleona, age 31, of Route 2, Sedro Woolley, passed away at a Burlington hospital, Tuesday, November 28, (1950) following a short illness. Surviving relatives include her husband, Arnold, and two sons, Douglas and Garry Burl, all at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hoy, of Route 2, Sedro Woolley; a sister, Mrs. Ruth White, of Sultan; two brothers, Jim Hoy, of Route 5, Bellingham, and Corporal Billie D. Hoy, in the U. S. Army in Japan; one step-daughter, Shirley Ann. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, December 5, 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas with E. R. Remington, officiating. Interment Sumas Cemetery.

BORGESON, Francis R., 64, of Sedro Woolley, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, May 12, (1957). Mr. Borgeson had resided in Skagit and Whatcom Counties his entire life and leaves to survive one brother, Milton C. and one sister, Mrs. Eugene M. Fletcher, both of Seattle. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where PRIVATE services will be conducted by the Rev. Harold K. Lawrence Wednesday, May 15, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.

BORGESON, Milton C. - Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Adams Forkner Funeral Home in Seattle for Milton C. Borgeson, a native of Bellingham who died Sunday (December 29, 1963) in a Seattle hospital at the age of 73. Graveside services at 3 p.m. Friday will be held at Bay View Cemetery. Mr. Borgeson went to Seattle 18 years ago from Arlington, where he had operated a chicken ranch for 10 years. He was a veteran of World War I. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Florence B. Fletcher of Seattle, with whom he lived.

BORGSTEN, Christine H., age 83 years, 2130 Franklin Street, passed away at her home, Monday, October 13, (1947) following a lingering illness. Born in Sweden she came to Custer forty-two years ago where she resided until 1929 when she moved to Bellingham. Mrs. Borgsten is survived by her husband, Haaken; one son Simon,of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Emma Gardiner, Tacoma, Mrs. Anna Kramer, Custer; one nephew, Olaf Johnson, Bellingham; three grandchildren, a sister in Sweden, and other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon, October 16, at 2 p.m. from the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.

BORGSTEN, Hoken S., age 90, of 2130 Franklin, passed away at home Monday, March 10th, (1952), following a lengthy illness. Mr. Borgsten had been a former resident of Custer, Wash. He had lived in Bellingham for the past 23 years. He is survived by one son, Simon Borgsten at home; one daughter, Emma Gardner, Tacoma; two grandchildren and a brother, in Sweden. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 13, at 2 p.m. from the Monroe chapel at Ferndale, with the Rev. Sylvester Rue officiating. Interment, Woodlawn.

BORGSTROM, Carl E., age 66 years of 1408 E. Victor Street, passed away at the family home, Wednesday, February 19, (1947). Mr. Borgstrom was a retired lumberman and had resided in Bellingham for the past twenty-nine years. He was a member of the Calvary Pentecostal Church. Mr. Borgstrom leaves to survive him his wife, Mrs. Letta Borgstrom; one son, Harold E., of the city; one daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Anderson, city; one grandson, Harold Edward Borgstrom Jr., city; two brothers, Anton Borgstrom, in Sweden, and Leonard Borgstrom, of Cour d'Alene, Idaho, and one sister, Mrs. Esther Johnson, Lewiston, Idaho. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 22, at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with Rev. Elsie Johnson, pastor of the Calvary Pentecostal Church officiating. Interment in Bay View.

BORGSTROM, Florence A., age 88, of Yakima, passed away in that city Thursday, May 5, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Borgstrom had been a resident of Bellingham for 14 years prior to moving to Yakima in February, 1948. She also had resided in Sumas. Mrs. Borgstrom was a member of the Calvary Pentecostal Church of Bellingham. Surviving relatives include one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ralph Bailey, of Yakima; two grandsons, Harold Bailey, of Yakima, and Marcus Bailey, of Ellensburg; one granddaughter, Mrs. Ruth Rolstadt, of Yakima, also eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 7, at 10 a.m. at the Calvary Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Elsie Johnson officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.

BORGSTROM, Sett, age 62, of Route 1, Ferndale, passed away at his home Wednesday, Jan. 15, (1958) following an extended illness. Mr. Borgstrom had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 34 years, and was a member of the Lutheran Free Church of Ferndale, Ferndale Lodge No. 264, F & AM; Chapter 223 OES, and the Washington Co-Op. he is survived by his wife, Agnes; one son, Doniel at home; two daughters, Mrs. Christine Puckett of Seattle; Mrs. Leda Pendley of Everett; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several brothers and sisters in Sweden. Funeral services will be held in the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale, Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. E. P. Dreyer officiating. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

BORING, Lloyd V. age 49 who resided at 1609 F Street passed away on Friday April 26, (1963) as a result of an accident. Mr. Boring had resided in Bellingham for the past 19 years. He was a member of the Fishermans Union and B.P.O.E. Lodge No. 194. He leaves to survive his wife Mrs. Irene Boring of the family home, two sons Jack of Bellingham and Franklin L. of Calif. One daughter Mrs. Barbara Webb of Sacramento, Calif. Two sisters Mrs. Thelma Russo, Calif. and Mrs. Stella McAully of Portland. Four grandsons and one grand daughter. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, April 30 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

BORNSTEIN, Charles B., S/Sgt., age 35 at time of death (1949), on Mount Belveder in Italy, while serving with the Ski Troopers, was returned to Bellingham. Sgt. Bornstein had attended the Whatcom High School and was a graduate of the Port Angeles High School and had been the manager of the Eagles Club in that city before enlisting in the army, April 7, 1942. Surviving is his father, Henry, and one brother, Darrell K., both of Bellingham. Graveside military services will be conducted by the officers of the William Matthews Post No. 1585, V. F. W., Saturday, March 5, at 1:30 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of Harlow-Hollingsworth.

BORNSTEIN, Henry Maurice, age 88 of 310 E. Magnolia, passed away Sat. Aug. 28, (1976). Mr. Bornstein was a 60 year resident of this community and worked in and about Bellingham for many years as a shingle weaver. He was the retired manager of the Fish Market at Home Market, was an avid fisherman and hunter and well known for these sports. Later in life he was employed by the Denver Burtenshaw Concessions and was a member of the Culinary Worker & Bartenders Union Local No. 451. He was active at the Old Settlers Picnic at Pioneer Park, Ferndale for many years, member of Bellingham Aeri No. 32 FOE and the Senior Citizens. Surviving 1 son, Darrell, City; 4 brothers, Charles, Morris, Myer, all City; Milton, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2 sisters, Mrs. Pauline Hoke, Mrs. Bee Odell both city, 3 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday Aug. 31, 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Mr. Art Olson officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

BORNSTEIN, Milton, age 82, 1322 Alabama, passed away Mon. Sept. 17, 1979 in British Columbia. He was born July 14, 1897 in Bellingham, Wash. He moved from Las Vegas in July of this year. He is survived by 1 son, Milton C. Bornstein of Bellingham, 3 brothers, Charles A., Maurice and Myer A., 1 sister, Mrs. Pauline Hoke, all of City and numerous nieces & nephews. Services will be held Thurs. Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Cremation to follow at Greenacres Crematorium.

BOROUGHS, Elizabeth, age 92 of 909 Meridian South, Puyallup, passed away in a Puyallup nursing home, Dec. 20, 1979. She had been a lifetime resident of Bellingham prior to moving to Puyallup. She was a member of the Congregational Church. Graveside services will be held Mon., Dec. 24, 1979 at 10 a.m. in Bayview Cemetery. Under the direction of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Home.

BOROUGHS, Charles Melvin, 88, 3223 Greenwood Ave., died Sunday (May 28, 1972) after an extended illness. A resident of Bellingham for four years he had previously lived on Lummi Island 17 years. He was a member of the Congregational Church in Bellingham and a retired railroad employe and auditor for Alaska Railroad. Survivors include the widow, Elizabeth May; and two brothers, Homer of Bellingham and Samuel of Salt Lake City, Utah. Services are pending at Bingham and Jerns Funeral Chapel.

BOROUGHS, Halcy Edna, age 79 of 1310 Easton A, passed away in Seattle Tuesday, April 27, (1976) following a lengthy illness. Born in Athens, Illinois, Mrs. Boroughs had been a resident of this community for the past 60 years, was an active participant in St. James Presbyterian Church as well as numerous community civic clubs and organizations. Mr. and Mrs. Boroughs celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 1, 1975. Surviving husband, Homer Sr., 2 sons, Mr. Homer Boroughs Jr. and Mr. Robert H. Boroughs both of Seattle, 1 daughter, Mrs. Rebecca Ann Scribner of Seattle, 1 brother, Mr. Arthur Hughes of Athens, Illinois, 6 grandsons. Funeral services Friday, April 30, 11:30 a.m., Jones Funeral Home, with Rev. Wayne Keller and Chaplain Wayne Kildall, Lt. Col., U. S. Army Ret. officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.

BOROUGHS, Lottie Martha age 75, of 1502 23rd St., passed away at home Saturday, Aug. 25, (1962). A resident of Bellingham since 1918, Mrs. Boroughs was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; was a member of the Women of Fairhaven and the Bellingham Community Club. Survivors are her husband, Samuel H. at home; one son, Herbert P. Boroughs of Anchorage, Alaska; one daughter, Mrs. Juanita Adkinson of Mount Lake Terrace; one grandchild; father, Ed Loudon of Monroe; one brother, Oscar Loudon of Mill Valley, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Vesta Jameson of South Burnaby, B. C. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. Graveside services will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Seattle at 1:30 p.m.

BOROWIEC, Norman, age 66, of Ferndale, passed away Sun., Nov. 9, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital surrounded by his family and friends. Born July 29, 1931, in Clifton, NJ, the son of Michael and Anna (Kopec) Borowiec. He was a resident of Whatcom County for the past 9 years. Married Donna Honsbergeron June 25, 1955, in Tonawanda, NY. Mr. Borowiec was a Jehovah's Witness for 36 years. He loved his grandkids, Ford Trucks, reading and travel. He is survived by his wife Donna of the family home; daughters, Shelley Browning & husband Dan of Blaine, Lan Walker & husband James of Bellevue, TX, Heidi Radonski & husband John of Custer; sons, Norman M. Borowiec of Denton, TX, Marc Borowiec & wife Lori of London, Ark., Michael Borowiec of the family home; grandchildren, LeeAnn Browning Radonski & husband Scott, Jenny Browning, Mariah Browning, Michael Walker, Jessie Walker, Corey Lee, Natasha Radonski, Crayle Borowiec, and Ryleigh Borowiec; 3 step-grandchildren, Amanda, Stephanie, and Andrew; two sisters, Clara Gleason and Norma Lockwood; and brother Russell Borowiec. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Isreal Borowiec; and grandson, Caleb Lee. A memorial service will be held Fri., Nov. 14, at 7:00 p.m. at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 9040 Valley View Rd., Blaine. A private service will be held for the family at Silver Lake. Greenacres Funeral Home.

BORROMEO, Sister Mary, age 68, who resided in Ketchikan, Alaska, passed away in that city Monday, Dec. 22, (1958) following an extended illness. Sister Borremeo had resided in Alaska the past two years. She entered the Order of St. Joseph's of Newark in 1918 and spent most of her religious life in hospital work in the Northwest. She leaves to survive her sister, Mrs. Julia Mahoney of County Cork, Ireland; one brother, Cornelius Crowley of Toronto, Canada. Requiem High Mass will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Friday Dec. 26, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Father Thomas R. Hanley as celebrant. Interment in Bay View Cemetery under the direction of Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home.

BORTON, Mary Dods, Resident of 206 E. St. NE, Auburn, died suddenly at her home April 20, (1976). Born in Hungary, Oct. 28, 1922, she came to Canada at the age of 3 yr. old, living in Abbotsford, B. C. and the Sumas area, 1931 to 1950, then in Auburn in 1955. Member of the Lady Trainmen. She is survived by one son, James L. Dods of Federal Way; one brother, Steve Dallas of Crescent Beach, B. C.; three sisters, Mrs. John (Margaret) Smith of Renton, Mrs. Mort (Julia) Tribe of Abbotsford, B. C., Mrs. Helen Nagy of Mission, B. C.; one granddaughter, Shannon Lee Dods of Federal Way. Funeral services will be held Sat., April 24 at 1 p.m. at the Price-Helton Funeral Chapel, Auburn. Services conclude at the chapel. Committal services at Mt. View Cemetery Monday at 10 a.m.

BOS, Anna Marie, age 68 of Rt. 1, Sumas passed away suddenly in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Friday, August 31, (1962). She had been a resident of Sumas since 1944 and was a member of the Sumas Christian Reformed Church. Surviving are her husband, Henry, two sons, John H. and George both of Sumas, five daughters, Mrs. Jennie Vischer of Platte, South Dakota, Mrs. Katherine Jeltema of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Margaret Buwalda of Waupum, Wis., Mrs. Jessie Snider of Lynden, Mrs. Francis Bylsma of Santa Marie, Calif., two brothers, John DeJong in Holland and Albert DeJong, Harvey, Ill. Also 32 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Sumas Christian Reformed Church Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 2 p.m. with Rev. John Entingh officiating. Burial will follow in the Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

BOS, Bertha, 87, of 205 South B.C. Ave., Lynden, WA, passed away January 12, 1995 in Lynden. Mrs. Bos was born April 25, 1907 to Henry and Hattie C. (Klein) Muilenburg and has been a Sumas resident since 1941. Mrs. Bos was a member of the Christian Reformed Church of Sumas, the Ladies Bible Study Group and an active member of the Sumas Senior Center. She married John Bos in South Dakota January 1930 and he passed away October 1989. Mrs. Bos is survived by her five daughters, Johanna and her husband Jack Arendse of Burlington; Hattie and her husband Gorden VanWeerdhuizen of Sumas; Katherine and her husband Dayton Willison of Everson, Henrietta and Tony Jansen of Abbotsford, B.C.; Bernita and her husband Joe Bronkema of Sumas; two brothers, Arie Muilenburg and Ray and his wife Jennie Muilenburg both of South Dakota; two sisters, Marie Sterk of South Dakota and Henrietta and her husband Gerrit of Lynden; a sister-in-law, Freida Muilenburg of South Dakota; 29 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 1995 in The Christian Reformed Church of Sumas followed with burial in the Sumas Cemetery officiated by Pastor William Vandenbos. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday. Arrangements and services have been entrusted to The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jan 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOS, Evert, age 84 years, passed away in Everett Monday, January 26, (1948). He had been a resident of Everett since 1934, and had previously lived in the Lynden district. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Jacoba Kamperman, Lynden, Mrs. Jennie Staalduine, of Formost, Alberta, Mrs. Len VanderHoek, Abbotsford, B. C.; three sons, John D., Richard J., and Edward J., all in Everett; two brothers in Holland; thirty-three grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 28, at 1 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home at Lynden, Rev. George Hankamp, officiating. Interment in the Monumenta Cemetery.

BOS, Henry, age 73 of Sumas, passed away in a local hospital Friday, January 24, (1964) following a short illness. Mr. Bos was a 20 year resident of Sumas and was born in Holland in 1890. He came to new Holland, South Dakota in 1911 and in 1915 was married to Anna Marie, who preceded him in death in 1962. The family moved to Sumas in 1943. Surviving are 2 sons, John H. and George of Sumas, 5 daughters, Mrs. Jennie Visscher of Platte, So. Dakota, Mrs. Katherine Jeltema of Denver, Colorado, Mrs. Margaret Buwalda of Waupun, Wisconsin, Mrs. Jessie Snider of Lynden, Mrs. Frances Bylsma, Seattle, 3 brothers, Jake Bos of Lynden, Adrian of Waupun, Wisconsin and John of Sumas, 3 sisters, Mrs. Jessie Van Mersbergen of Lynden, 32 grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Monday January 27 in the Sumas Christian Reformed Church at 2 p.m. with Rev. John Entingh officiating. Burial will follow in the Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

BOS, John - Funeral services for John Bos, 87, of 9545 Hill Road, Sumas will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Christian Reformed Church in Sumas, with the Rev. Phillip Kok officiating. Burial will be in Sumas Cemetery after the services. Mr. Bos died Saturday (Oct. 7, 1989) at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born March 17, 1902 in Holland. He had been a resident of Sumas since 1941. Mr. Bos was a warehouseman for many years. He was a member of Teamsters. He also was an avid horseman. He and his wife, Bertha, married in January 1930 in South Dakota. Mr. Bos was a member of Christian Reformed Church of Sumas. Survivors include his wife; five daughters, Johanna Arendse of Burlington, Hattie VanWeerdhuizen of Sumas, Katherine Willison of Everson, Henrietta Jansen of Abbotsford, B.C., and Bernita Bronkema of Sumas; 29 grandchildren; and 53 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Oct 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOS, John H., age 80 of Sumas went to be with his Lord and Savior October 12, 1997. He died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. This was his last wish. John was amazing during his continuing battle with cancer. He was determined to stay on his feet and this determination kept him on his feet to the end. He was born July 20, 1917 in Joubert, South Dakota to Henry and Anna (DeJong) Boss. He served in the U. S. Navy on shipboard during World War II. He was released in 1945 and came to Washington. He married Anne Van Gaalen in Sumas on July 29, 1947. He was a farmer in Sumas until 1974. He then became a cemetery sexton until his retirement in February 1997. He loved to fish and hunt. He was a member of the Sumas Christian Reformed Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Jennie Visscher of Platte, South Dakota. John is survived by his wife, Anne, of the family home; two daughters, Charlotte and her husband Herm Bovenkamp, of Ferndale and, Lorraine and her husband Dan Richner, of Everson; two sons, Lloyd and wife Shirley Bos, of Everson and Glenn and his wife Jan Box, of Lynden; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandson; one brother, George and his wife Leona Bos, of Sumas; four sisters, including twin sisters, Margaret Bewalda and husband Sam, of Wisconsin, and Katherine Kronenberg and husband Clary of Denver, Jessie Snider, of Bellingham, and Francis (sic) Tracy and husband Jim, of Bellevue; numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel in Bellingham. The graveside service will be 12:00 Thursday, October 16, 1997, in the Sumas Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. in the Sumas Christian Reformed Church, located at Third and Sumas Avenue. Rev. Louis Korf will be officiant.

BOSLER, Christine, age 86 of 4289 Lummi Shore Rd, Ferndale, passed away Friday, Feb. 1. Mrs. Bosler was a life time resident of the Lummi Reservation and a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Norma Clark of Salem, Oregon and Mrs. Hazel Schumacher of San Gabriel, Calif. Funeral arrangements are pending at Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Feb 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOSLER, Norman A. - Rosary services for Norman A. Bosler, 65, 4289 Lummi Shore Rd, Ferndale, will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joachim's Catholic Church with burial to follow in Lummi Cemetery. Mr. Bosler, who died Friday (Jan. 8, 1971), has been a resident of the Lummi community for the past 42 years and was a commercial fisherman for many years. He was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church and is survived by the widow Christin; two daughters, Mrs. Norman Cagey of Salem, Ore., and Mrs. Hazel Schumacher of San Gabriel, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Genevieve Swartz of Duluth, Minn., Mrs. Ida Paulson of Roseau, Minn., and Mrs. Hazel Lawrence of Hibbing, Minn., and four grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jan 1971) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOSMA, Wilma - Visitation for Wilma Bosma of Lynden will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will be at 1:15 p.m. Friday in Monumenta Cemetery followed by a funeral at 2 p.m. at Faith Reformed Church with the Revs. Al Honken and Ron Slater officiating. Mrs. Bosma died Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 78. Born Sept. 19, 1918, to Peter and Sadie Postma Visser in Uxbridge, Mass., she graduated from high school in Colorado. She married Henry Bosma on Aug. 8, 1938, in Whitinsville, Mass. Mrs. Bosma lived in Ontario, Calif., and Bend, Ore., before moving to Lynden in 1983. She was a member of Faith Reformed Church and enjoyed knitting, crocheting and reading. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1988 and by a brother and a sister. Survivors include daughters Hilda Huizenga of Blaine, Joan Haagsma of Escondido, Calif., Ann Banks of Temecula, Calif., Carolyn Chandler of El Cajon, Calif., and Dorothy Ligtenberg of Chino, Calif.; sons Hank Bosma of Lake Elsinore, Calif., Martin Bosma of Grass Valley, Calif., and David Bosma of El Cajon; 27 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.

BOSMAN, Edward J., age 26 of 464 E. Wiser Lake Rd., Lynden, passed away on Wed. Feb. 14, 1979. A lifetime county resident, Mr. Bosman had owned & operated Bosman Construction Co. A member of New Life Fellowship, he had attended Lynden Christian High School and was married to Linda Kok in Lynden, on Nov. 26, 1971. Besides his wife Linda he is survived by 2 daughters, Kelly and Stephanie at home, his parents, Mr. & Mrs. John B. Bosman of Lynden, 2 brothers, Richard of Lynden and John of Bellingham, 5 sisters, Mrs. Dolores Heusinkveld and Mrs. Karen Vonhof both of Sioux Center, Iowa, Mrs. Sandi Mehl of Denver, Colorado, Mrs. Evelyn Kloostra of Jenison, Michigan and Miss Lynette Bosman of Lynden, his father and mother-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Hilbert Kok of Lynden and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted on Sat. Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. in New Life Fellowship with Pastor Ronald Slater officiating. Burial will follow in Monumenta Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.

BOSMAN, Gerald A. - Visitation for Gerald A. Bosman of Lynden will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Friday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Monumenta Cemetery, followed by a funeral at 2 p.m. at Second Christian Reformed Church, with the Rev. Tom Haan officiating and the Revs. Ken Koemen and Marc deWaard participating. Mr. Bosman died at home Monday, July 19, 1999, after an extended illness. He was 46. Born July 17, 1953, to William and Jeanette (Bos) Bosman Sr. in Bellingham, he was a 1971 graduate of Lynden High School and a lifetime resident of Lynden. He married Joan Sebens on Sept. 28, 1973, in Lynden. Mr. Bosman worked at Lynden Sheet Metal Inc. and Barron Heating. In 1983, he began working at Andgar Corp. of Lynden, where he most recently served as an HVAC estimator. He was a volunteer at Whatcom County Fire District No. 3, Northwood Station, and later, after moving to Lynden, volunteered with the Lynden Fire Department. Mr. Bosman was a member and former deacon at Second Christian Reformed Church. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife, of the family home; sons Nathan Bosman of the family home and Monty Bosman of Seattle; daughter Melissa Bosman of the family home; his mother, of Lynden; brothers Ron Bosman, Larry Bosman and Jack Bosman Jr. of Everson; sister Carolyn Weg of Lynden; and many other relatives.

BOSMAN, Henry, age 64 of 1326 VanDyk Rd., Lynden, passed away suddenly Friday, April 9, (1976). A life time resident of Lynden. Mr. Bosman operated a farm on the VanDyk Rd. for many years and was member of the First Christian Reform Church in Lynden. He was also a member of the Puget Sound Antique Tractor Association and was married to Lena VanderHouwen, March 26, 1937 in Yakima. Besides his wife, Lena, he is survived by a son, Delbert and his wife, Pat Bosman in Bellingham; 2 daughters and their husbands, Sheryl and Raymond Boersema in Littleton, Colorado and Marlae and`Douglas Veldkamp in Mt. Vernon; 5 grandchildren; 7 brothers, William, Herman, John, Ben, Albert (Shorty), James and Pete Bosman all of Lynden and 4 sisters, Mrs. Nellie (Wilburn) Terpstra, Mrs. Etta (Clarence) Bode, Mrs. Jenny Bode all of Lynden and Mrs. Esther (John) Rupke, of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Funeral services will be conducted Tues., Apr. 13 at 1 p.m. in the First Christian Reform Church with Rev. Arie Leegwater officiating. Interment will follow in the Monumenta Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.

BOSON, Nils, 1003 17th St., age 79, passed away Saturday, April 16, (1966). A thirty-two year resident of this city, Mr. Boson was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and was head of the Music Department at Western Washington State College for twelve years before retiring. Survivors are his widow, Helen B., at home; a daughter, Mrs. Monte Solkover of Bellevue, and a grandson, Mark Solkover. Services were conducted by Rev. John B. Winn Tuesday, April 19 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home followed by cremation.

BOSSART, Homer R., age 70. A resident of Birdsview community since 1936 died suddenly at his home on Sat. (Oct. 21, 1978). He was born in Kansas in 1908. He was a retired farmer and chain saw dealer. He is survived by his wife, Rosemarie; a daughter, Betty Becker of Astoria, Ore.; 3 sisters, Edna Carpenter of Idaho, Virginia Dohner of Blaine, Zella Foster of Colorado; a step brother, Paul Close of Sedro Woolley; his mother, Zeffa Humel of Blaine; 1 grandson. Funeral services Lemley Chapel, Sedro Woolley, Thurs., Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. Interment Hawthorne Lawn Cemetery, Mt. Vernon.

BOSSENBROCK, Garrett, age 57 years of Rt. 1, Ferndale, passed away a home Sunday, February 24, (1957) following an extended illness. He had been a resident of the Paradise community since 1906. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bellingham; the Washington Co-Op; and had been a school teacher for 17 years, and was county school superintendent for 1 year. Survivors include one daughter, Miss Carmen Bossenbrock of Dryden, Wash.; one son, Wilbert, Seattle; one sister, Mrs. Bella Martin, of Lynden. Funeral services will be held in the Monroe Funeral Home Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. James Hughes officiating. final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

BOSSENBROCK, John, age 80 years, resident of Route 1, Ferndale, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, August 31, (1946) following a lingering illness. Surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. Della Martin, Route 2, Lynden; one son, Garrett, Route 1, Ferndale; also five grandchildren and two sisters and one brother in The Netherlands. Funeral services will be conducted from the Monroe Funeral Chapel Tuesday, September 3, at 10 a.m. following the services the body will be shipped to Waupan, Wisconsin.

BOSSENBROCK, Minnie V., age 55, of Rt. 1, Ferndale, passed away at home Saturday, Aug. 27, (1955). Mrs. Brossenbrock (sic) had resided in Whatcom County for the past 40 years, was a member of the Fist Baptist Church of Bellingham, the Washington Education Ass'n., was secretary of the Whatcom County Christian Teachers Association, Delta Kappa Gamma Society and had taught in the North Bellingham School for several years. Surviving relatives include the husband, Garrett at home; one son, Richard T. Albers of Anchorage, Alaska; one step-son, Wilbert Bossenbrock of Seattle; one step-daughter, Miss Carmen Bossenbrock of Wenatchee; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Hattie DeJong of Lynden, and Mrs. Jennie Aho of Vallejo, Calif.; two brothers, Jack Van Wyhe of Tacoma, and Garrett Van Whye of Seattle; mother, Mrs. Wilhelmina Van Whye of Lynden. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Dr. Charles Durden Wednesday, August 31, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn Cemetery.

BOSTON, Edward H., age 77 years, passed away at the family residence, 1403 J Street, Friday, February 13, (1948) after a lingering illness. Mr. Boston has been a resident of Whatcom county for the past sixty-three years and was a member of the First Congregational church, the Old Settlers' Pioneer association, and the Clam Diggers' club of Lynden. Surviving relatives include the widow, Mrs. Lena May Boston; one sister, Mrs. J. P. Felmay, of Ferndale; also two nieces and two nephews. Funeral services were held at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, Monday, February 16, at 2 p.m. with Messrs. W. Carl Calhoun and Chester Rutledge, officiating. Interment in Bay View cemetery. Those acting as casketbearers were Messrs. Bertram Foster, Ezra Thompson, H. C. Wilson, C. E. McDaniel, C. M. Iddins and Arthur Allen.

BOSTON, Lena May, age 87, who resided in Seattle, Wash., passed away on Sunday, Dec. 23, (1962) following and extended illness. Mrs. Boston was a former resident of Bellingham. She leaves to survive her nephew Ralph Childs of Olympia. Rev. Grant Whipple will conduct funeral services Thursday, Dec. 27, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Bay View Cemetery.

BOSTROM, Dora M. - Services for Dora M. Bostrom, a former Blaine resident, will be at 1 p.m. Wed. at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. John Bush officiating. Burial will be in Enterprise Cemetery. Mrs. Bostrom, of Seattle, died Fri. in Seattle. She was born Sept. 25, 1894, in Stromsburg, Neb., the daughter of Martha and Lewis G. Hagglund. She married her husband, Martin Bostrom, on April 27, 1915, and they lived in Blaine until recently. Mrs. Bostrom was a member of the old Swedish Baptist Church, now Northwest Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Martin Bostrom of Bellingham; two daughters, Ruth Bottin of Stanwood and Martha Lindquist of Seattle; several grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Ester Kagey of Spokane; and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jan 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOSTROM, Lillian G., age 67, 2186 Mt. Baker Highway, passed away Sunday, June 14, (1964) Mrs. Bostrom was a fifty-one-year resident of this community, a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church; Past Matron, Order of Eastern Star, Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58; Past Royal Matron, Order of Amaranth; Past Worthy High Priestess, White Shrine of Jerusalem; Mother Advisor, Rainbow Girls; Girl Scout Leader and 4-H Club leader. Survivors are her husband, Albert W., Sr., at home; two sons, Robert C., city; Dr. A. W. Bostrom Jr., Yakima; six grandsons and two granddaughters; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Kreitlow, city; two brothers, Stanley R. Pehrson, city, and Hart C. Pehrson of Winona, Minn. Services will be conducted by Rev. Donovan McVicker and officers of Eastern Star, Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58, Wednesday, June 17 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bay View Cemetery.

BOSTROM, Marion, age 60, of 747 No. 78th, Seattle, passed away in Bellingham, Monday, Feb. 6. (1961) Mrs. Bostrom had been a resident of Bellingham for 15 years before moving to Seattle 25 years ago. Surviving relatives include the husband, Hjalmar D., at the family home; three sons, Jack A. and Donald H., both of Seattle, and James A. of Great Falls, Mont.; nine grandchildren, a brother, Andrew Bowdish of Rockaway, Ore., and a sister, Mrs. Celia McGinnis of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Father W. Robert Webb, Friday, Feb. 10, at 1 p.m. Cremation.

BOSTROM, Martin, age 74, of Blaine, passed away Tuesday, April 21, (1959), in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Dora of Blaine; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Lindquist of Bellingham and Mrs. Ruth Botten of Stanwood; two sons, George of Bremerton, Martin Jr., of Bellingham; 15 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 24, at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home with Rev. Arthur Munger officiating. Interment Enterprise Cemetery.

BOSTROM, Nina A., passed away at the family home, 3016 Elizabeth Street Wednesday, August 29, (1951). Mrs. Bostrom had resided in this community for the past 39 years and was a member of the Lady Lions. Surviving relatives are her husband, Frank B., at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shepard, of Bellingham; one brother, Jack Shepard, of Los Angeles, Calif.; uncles and aunts, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Baker, Mrs. Helen E. Hildebrand, Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. Shepard and Mr. and Mrs. Marion T. Shepard, all of Bellingham, also Mrs. M. K. Chess, of Puyallup, and Mrs. Leona Berks, of Jerome, Ida.; Uncles Lealon C. Ervin, of Bellingham, and J. Leonard Ervin, of Drain, Ore. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Haugen Friday, August 31, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

BOSTWICK, Bessie Rogers died Wednesday, April 28, 1993, at St. Joseph Hospital Main Campus. She was 90. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Clearbrook Lutheran Church in Lynden. A reception will follow. Born Dec. 5, 1902 in Battlecreek, Iowa, she moved to Riverside, Calif. in 1922. She graduated from the University of Southern California and received a graduate degree from Boston College. Mrs. Bostwick taught in Honolulu, where she met Lauren Bostwick. They were married in the late 1940s and moved to the Lynden area in 1948. Mrs. Bostwick worked for Bellingham School district as a counselor until she retired in 1968. Survivors include foster son Chester Smith of Bellingham; cousin Clarence Rogers of Ames, Iowa; numerous other cousins and friends; and longtime care-giver Wilma Holz of Everson.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Apr 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOSTWICK, Emma L., age 73 years, of Lynden, passed away Friday, February 21, (1947), while visiting in Riverside, California. She had been a resident of Lynden for the past forty-six years, and was a member of the Lynden Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star, and Rebekah Lodges. She is survived by her husband, Frank L.; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Quimby, of Seattle, Mrs. Marvel Casper, of Grandview, Wash.; three sons, Charles A., of Cashmere, Wash., Lauren L., of Riverside, California, Otho Z., of Kent, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. L. E. Eyth, of Topeka, Kansas; one brother, Harry S. Sultan, of LeCompton, Kansas; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 28, at 1:30 p.m. from Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Interment in Lynden Cemetery.

BOSTWICK, Frank Lee, age 83 years, of Lynden, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, Oct. 11, (1953), following a short illness. He had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 49 years and was Past Master of the Lynden Masonic Lodge and Past Patron of the Lynden Chapter of the O. E. S.; also a member of Oddfellows Lodge and of the Whatcom County Rural Mail Carriers Association. Mr. Bostwick is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mertha (Martha) Quinby and Mrs. Marvel Burton, both of Seattle; three sons, Charles A., of Cashmere, Lauren L. of Lynden, Otho V., of Auburn; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; one brother, Bert, of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 14, at 1 p.m. from the Lynden Methodist Church with the Rev. Floyd E. Wells officiating, followed by the Masonic Ritualistic services at the graveside. Interment, Lynden Cemetery, under direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.

BOSTWICK, Irvin George, age 61, of Route 1, Custer, passed away at home Tuesday, Aug. 20, (1957), following a short illness. He had resided in Lynden for the past 54 years, and was a veteran of World War I. Mr. Bostwick is survived by his wife Emma; two daughters, Evelyn at home, and Geraldine West of Blaine; two sisters, Joyce Bostwick of Etiwanda, Calif., and Faith Smith of Spokane; three brothers, Melvin of Custer, Lowell of Bellingham, and Frederick of Philadelphia, Pa.; one aunt, Mrs. Sue Burger of Etiwanda, Calif.; one uncle, Bert Bostwick of Bellingham; seven nieces and nephews. Private funeral services will be conducted Friday, Aug. 23, at 10 a.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with Rev. Floyd Wells officiating. Interment in Lynden Cemetery.

BOSTWICK, Lauren L., age 81, 9540 VanBuren Rd., Lynden, passed away at his home Mon., July 23, (1984). Born in Abilene, Kansas on Dec. 28, 1902 and as a young boy moved with his parents Frank and Emma Bostwick to Whatcom County. He graduated from Lynden High School and Western Washington Normal School, and then was employed for 20 years at Darigold in Lynden and then volunteered for reconstruction work following the attach at Pearl Harbor in 1942. While in Hawaii he met and married Bessie Rogers in Honolulu Dec. 23, 1943 after the war they returned to Whatcom County where Mr. Bostwick was a self employed carpenter. He was also a member of the Clearbrook Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife Bessie; a foster son Chester R. and wife Barbara Smith of Bellingham; a brother Otho and wife Muriel of Shelton; 2 sisters, Mrs. Bertha Quiby and Mrs. Marvel Wickenburg, both of Seattle. Memorial funeral services will be held Thurs., July 26, at 2 p.m. in Clearbrook Lutheran Church with Rev. John Leaf officiating. His remains were donated to the University of Washington Medical School. Arrangements under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jul 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOTH, Chester A., 74, Deming, died Saturday. He was a life resident of the community and was a retired forester. He is survived by his widow Fay; two daughters, Mrs. Wylla Fralick of Bellingham and Mrs. Viviane Potter of The Dalles, Ore.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two sisters Mrs. Elsie Baer of Bellingham and Mrs. Minnie Hannah of White Rock, B.C.; and a brother, Clarence Morganthaler of Bellingham. Memorial services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Sep 1972) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOTH, Fay B. - Visitation for Fay B. Both of Bellingham will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home, immediately followed by a funeral with Major Goodwin of The Salvation Army officiating. Private burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Both died Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, in Bellingham. She was 97. Born March 20, 1902, to James T. and Miriam Longdon Hoag in Deming, she lived there until moving to her daughter's home in 1974.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Nov 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOTH, Frank L., 2522 Meridian St., age 74, passed away Tuesday, May 31, (1966). A lifetime resident of this community, Mr. Both was a member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 and the Culinary & Beverage Workers Union No. 529. Survivors are a brother Duane E. Both; two sisters, Mrs. Charlotte Mathiesen and Mrs. Hazel Bowman, of this city, and a nephew, Ronald Jones. Services will be conducted by Dr. J. Vincent Crane Thursday, June 2 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.

BOTH, Gerome George, age 55, of 2301 Ellis Street, a lifetime resident of Whatcom County, passed away Sunday, Nov. 18, (1956), in a local hospital. Mr. Both was born in Wahl and was a member of the International Longshoreman and Warehouse Men's Union Local 1-7. Surviving relatives include his widow, Maude at home; three step-daughters, Mrs. Hazel Rockwood and Mrs. Donna Jean Johnson, both of Seattle; Mrs. Dorothy Bagley of San Pedro, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Charlotte Mathiesen and Mrs. Hazel Bowman, both of Bellingham; two brothers, Duane E. and Frank L. Both, also of Bellingham. Remains rest at Jones Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral home where services will be conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun, Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

BOTH, Olga E., age 47 years, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, Nov. 10, (1945), following a lingering illness. Mrs. Both had lived in Bellingham for the past 23 years. Her survivors include the husband, Gerome G. Both, Bellingham; father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Ohlund, and one brother, Howard F. Ohlund, all of Everson, Wash.; one sister Mrs. Edna Fullner, of Lawrence, Wash. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. Harvey Robinson Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Nooksack Cemetery.

BOTHELL, Roselena, age 72 of Blaine passed away in a local hospital Sunday, November 13, (1960), following a brief illness. Mrs. Bothell was a member of the Methodist Church in Bothell and leaves to survive, her husband, Robert of Blaine; one son, Homer of Oak Harbor, and one daughter, Mrs. Bernadine Leonard of Seattle; also two sisters. Remains will be forwarded by the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine to the Ronhaar Funeral Home in Oak Harbor, Wash., for services and burial.

BOTHELL, Ruth A. of Blaine died Sunday, April 13, 1997, at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center. She was 95. Services are pending. Born June 1, 1901, to John and Marin Grimm in Crookston, Minn., she moved to Nugents Corner as a young child. A member of the first graduating class of Mount Baker High School, she graduated from Bellingham Normal School at the age of 18. Mrs. Bothell worked for Houghton Shipyards on Lake Washington during World War II. She and her husband owned and operated Bothell's Family Shoe Store in Oaak Harbor for 17 years. After retiring, Mrs. Bothell lived in Florida and the Virgin Islands before moving to Blaine. She was a member of BPW, Republican Women Association, Kiwanis and Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. She bowled in the Oak Harbor and Ferndale leagues and enjoyed working crossword puzzles. Mrs. Bothell was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include daughter Anita Bishop of Everson and Mary Ann Layfield of Granite Falls, 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.
(From The Bellingham Herald, April 15, 1997) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOTSFORD, Mark, age 73, of 3751 Dakin Street, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, March 4, (1954) following a lingering illness. Rev. Eugene Sabin will officiate at funeral services Monday, March 8, at 2 p.m. within the Funeral Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Bay View.

BOTTA, Madaline C., age 78 years, passed away Saturday, April 12, (1947) at her home in Blaine, where she had resided for the past 37 years. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Annie Laytham, Blaine, Mrs. D. W. Wilson, Boyds, Wash., Lorene Botta, Blaine; also four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Blaine, with Father William O'Brien officiating. Interment in Blaine cemetery under the direction of the McKinney Funeral home at Blaine.

BOTTIGER, Frank E., age 68 years, passed away in Kemmerer, Wyo., Sunday, Dec. 19, (1954). Mr. Bottiger had lived in Glacier for 47 years. He is survived by two sons, Henry F., and Leslie T.; one daughter, Mrs. Janis Crapsey; one grandson, Pamp Haynes, all of Glacier, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Julia Haggard, Seattle; two nephews and one niece. The remains were received by the Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be said at the Church of the Assumption, Tuesday, Dec. 28, at 11 a.m. Final resting place Glacier Cemetery.

BOTTIGER, Hazel J., age 91 of Star Route, Glacier, passed away Sat., Dec. 24, (1977). Mrs. Bottiger was a retired teacher and had resided in the Glacier area most of her life. She is survived by 2 sons, Henry of City and Leslie of Glacier; 1 daughter, Mrs. Janis Crapsey, Seattle; 3 grandchildren, Pamp Maiers of Warden, Wash., Frank and Francine Bottiger both of Bellingham; 2 great grandchildren, Stephanie and Christina Maiers both of Warden. Graveside services Wed., Dec. 28, 1 p.m. at Glacier Cemetery with Rev. David L. Bruner officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

BOTTIGER, Henry Francis "Pamp" Bottiger, age 82 of Glacier, Washington passed away January 20, 1998 at St. Francis Care Center of Bellingham. Mr. Bottiger was born March 21, 1916 in Glacier, Washington to Hazel (Jergens) and Frank Bottiger. Pamp grew up in Glacier and graduated from Maple Falls Union High School in 1932. He was a rancher and was the Owner of Bottiger Logging in Glacier. In 1941 he joined the Navy and served on the USS Ajax in the Pacific where he attained the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Pamp was a man of many interest and accomplishments. He was a member of the Washington State Tree Growers Assoc. Henry was preceded in death by his brother, Leck and sister, Janice. He is survived by his wife, Ella Bottiger of Bellingham; son, Frank Bottiger of Bellingham; daughter, Fran Tarabonovic of Vista, CA; step-daughters, Carol Mullins, Patty Murray, and Lurlene Mensch all of California; and step-son, Fred Murray of Bellingham. Graveside services will be held at Glacier Cemetery 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 26, 1998. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

BOTTIGER, Leslie T., age 64, passed away Monday, June 11, 1979 at Moses Lake. Mr. Bottiger spent most of his life in Glacier, Wash., and was employed as a logger. He is survived by 1 brother, Henry Bottiger, City; 1 sister, Janice Crapsey, Seattle; 2 nephews, Pamp Maiers, Moses Lake and Frank Bottiger, City; 1 niece, Francine Bottiger, City. Services will be conducted by Pastor Jim Mason, Friday, June 15 at 1 p.m., Glacier Cemetery. Arrangements by the Jones Funeral Home.

BOTTLER, Charles, age 61 years, of Route 2, Ferndale, passed away at a local hospital, Friday, March 15, (1946). Mr. Bottler had been a resident of the county for over 50 years and is survived by two nephews, George Lasse, of Bellingham, and Max Lasse. Funeral services will be conducted from the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale, Monday, March 18, at 2 p.m. Interment, Enterprise Cemetery.

BOTTS, George D., age 66 years, resident of Northwest Road, passed away in a Bellingham hospital, Monday, October 13, (1947). Mr. Botts had been a resident of the county for the past forty years, and for nearly thirty years had been a rural mail carrier operating from the Ferndale office. He was a member of the B. P. O. E. Lodge No. 194 of Bellingham, and is survived by his widow, Grace; one son, Daniel, Ferndale; one daughter, Mrs. Eva Couchman, Bellingham; two grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Millie Johnson, Ferndale, Mrs. Clara Leiben, Seattle, Mrs. Eva Renfro, Sedalia, Missouri. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe's Chapel in Ferndale, Friday, October 17, at 3 p.m. by the officers of the B. P. O. E. Lodge. Cremation follows. Please omit flowers.

BOTTS, Mintie Belle, age 95 of Seattle. Beloved mother of Mrs. Vivian M. Barricklow, Seattle, and Mrs. Betty Nordgaard, Lewiston, Idaho. Also 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Member of Gateway Baptist Church. Graveside Services Monday, 1:30 p.m., Greenacres Memorial Park, Bellingham. Arrangements by Wiggen & Sons, Seattle. (d. Aug. 11, 1977 in Seattle)

BOUCHARD, Miles Joseph, formerly of Everson, passed away Tues., Jan. 16, 1996 at the VA Hospital in Walla Walla, WA. He was born in Manistique, Michigan on Jan. 24, 1925 to Philip Alexander and Bertha Anna (Langlois) Bouchard and graduated from high school in Manistique. Miles joined the Air Force in 1943 and was assigned to the 483rd Bombardment Group 816th Squadron which saw action in Germany, surviving his place being shot down over France. During the Korean conflict, he was disguised and went undercover across enemy lines to install communications equipment. Upon returning from the Korean War, he married Jeannine Auten Baird in Nooksack. He adopted her daughter, Michele, when she was three. A son, Tony, was born in California. Mr. Bouchard's military assignments took him to Colorado, Alaska, California, Texas, Missouri and Turkey, retiring in 1966. He retired from Intalco after 15 years and they began traveling. He enjoyed motorcycles, bowling, hunting and animals, especially "Benji." He attended many of his bomber squadron reunions and was a member of Nooksack Lodge #105 F&AM and Nooksack Eastern Star #171, O.E.S. Favorite recollections of Miles were his stories of "the farm" he grew up on in Michigan, he loved driving tractor and putting in hay and tending the horses. They have resided in Sunnyside the past five years. Preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Adelore and Harold. Survived by his loving wife, Jeannine of Sunnyside; daughter, Michele & husband Gene Wiederspohn of Sunnyside; son, Tony & wife Jaci Bouchard of Gresham, OR; grandsons, Aaron, David and Shawn Wiederspohn and granddaughters, Nicole and Christine Bouchard; sisters, Leoan Schuttke and Romayne Volk of Michigan; sister-in-law, Jacqueline Auten of Bellingham; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Joel & wife Janet Little of Ferndale, and numerous other family members. Visitation on Thursday, January 18, 6 to 8 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Fri., Jan. 19, 2:00 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating and burial to follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Masonic ritual will be conducted by Nooksack Lodge #105, F&AM with military honors by Albert J. Hamilton Post #7, American Legion. Greenacres Funeral Home.

BOUCHER, Anna M., age 88, of 2100 Eldridge Avenue, passed away at home, Wednesday, January 23, (1946). Mrs. Boucher had resided in this community for the past forty-eight years and was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Pythian Sisters, Neighbors of Woodcraft and the Women's Relief Corps. Surviving relatives are: the husband, Arthur; three sons, Rolla P. Martin, Frank S. Martin and James S. Martin, all of Bellingham; one step-daughter, Mrs. Elva Greenwood, of Long Beach, Calif.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. Elroy Shikles, and the Pythian Sisters, Saturday, January 26, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BOUCHER, Arthur B., age 79, of 2100 Eldridge Avenue, passed away in a Seattle hospital Tuesday, April 2, (1946). Mr. Boucher had resided in this community for the past 46 years and was a member of the Carpenters Local No. 756. Surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. Russell Greenwood, of Long Beach, Calif.; three step-sons, Rolla P. Martin, Frank S. Martin and James S. Martin, all of Bellingham, and three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. Elroy Shikles Friday, April 5, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BOUCHER, Maida, age 90, of 1404 J St., passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, July 9, (1959). Mrs. Boucher had resided in Bellingham for the past 59 years; was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58, O. E. S. and the Daughters of Union Veterans. Survivors are one grandson, Eugene Randall, of Gig Harbor; one granddaughter, Mrs. Jacqueline F. Swanson, of Bellingham; three great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Monday, July 13, at 1 p.m. by the Rev. W. Frience Day and Officers of Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58 O. E. S. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.

BOUCHER, Percy B., aged 76 years, late of 1240 Bancroft Road, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, July 14, (1949) following a lengthy illness. Mr. Boucher, a retired accountant, had lived in this county for the past thirty years. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Dr. Robt. T. McFarlane Saturday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m. Cremation.

BOUCK, Etta Schermerhorn, age 94 of 615 E. Sunset Drive, passed away Friday, December 30, (1966). Mrs. Bouck had resided in Bellingham for the past 50 years, was a former well known business woman and owner of Schermerhorn Apartments. She was a member of the Maple Leaf Chapter OES and the First Presbyterian Church. She leaves to survive 1 son, Fay Schermerhorn of this city; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Private family services were held Tuesday, January 3, in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Followed by cremation.

BOUCK, William M., age 86, of 615 E. Sunset Drive, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, April 20, (1959). Mr. Bouck had resided in Bellingham for the past 20 years and was a retired apartment house manager, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Etta Schermerhorn Bouck of the family home; three sons, Claude of Tula Vista, Calif., Lorenzo of Minneapolis, Minn., and Clifford of Pontiac, Mich.; one step-son, Fay Schermerhorn of this city; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 23, at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Arthur E. Zezanson officiating, followed by cremation.

BOUFFIOU, Midell, age 14 years, beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Bouffiou, 1504 Twenty-fourth Street, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, October 12, (1946), after an illness of three weeks. Midell was a member of the First Baptist church where she also attended Sunday school, and a pupil of Fairhaven Junior high school. Surviving relatives include, beside her parents, one brother, Gary, at home; three grandparents, Mr. Clyde Raymond and Mr. and Mrs. Emil Bouffiou, all of Bellingham; also a great-grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Allen, of San Francisco, Calif. Funeral services will be conducted from the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, Tuesday, October 15 at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Ivan Bell officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.

BOUGHAN, Arthur, 92, 1236 W. Axton Road, Ferndale, died today (Aug. 29, 1985) at his home. Mr. Boughan was born Oct. 28, 1892, in Joplin, Mo. He had been a Ferndale resident since 1942, and was a dairy and poultry farmer. He attended Good News Fellowship Church, and was active in the Ferndale Jet Oldsters and North Bellingham Grange. He and his wife Irene celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary in June. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Daphene Nelson of Ferndale; eight grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Moles Funeral Home, with the Rev. Harold Schroeder officiating. Burial [will] be Tuesday in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BOUMA, Anna, age 60, of Rt. No. 1, Sumas, passed away in a Seattle Hospital Friday, Oct. 3rd, following a short illness. She was born Dec. 26, 1879 at Hull, North Dakota, growing up there and marrying Ed Bouma July 21, 1920. Prior to moving to Lynden in 1939 they had made their home in Wyoming for 8 years. In 1954 they moved to Sumas where they have since resided. She was a member of the Christian Reform Church of Sumas. She is survived by her husband, Ed at home; one daughter, Mrs. Foster Lankhaar of Sumas; 4 brothers, Joe and Henry Nieuwsma of Lynden; Frank and John Nieuwsma, of Hull, North Dakota; 4 sisters, Mrs. Martin Van Soest, Madison, Wisconsin; Mrs. Ed Huisingh, Mrs. Albert Timmer and Mrs. Gus Bouma, all of Lynden; 4 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the Second Christian Reform Church in Lynden Monday, Oct. 6th, at 2 p.m. with Rev. John Entingh of Sumas, officiating. Burial will follow in the Monumenta Cemetery. Arrangements by the Gillies Funeral Home.

BOUMA, Ernestine Marie of Lynden died Wednesday, July 16, 1997, at the Christian Health Care Center. She was 98. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to noon on Monday at Gillies Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Second Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Tom Haan officiating. Burial in Monumenta Cemetery will precede the memorial at 1:15 p.m. Mrs. Bouma was born June 25, 1899, in Firth, Neb., to Leonard and Margaretha Schuyleman Zweegman and moved to Whatcom County in 1901. She attended Bellingham Normal School, now Western Washington University, for a short time before she began teaching at age 17 at Ebenezer Christian School for five years. She also spent two years as school principal, and taught for a year at Lynden Christian School. She was a charter member of Christian Reformed Church, and a member of Dorothea Ladies Society and Golden Hour Society. A homemaker for most of her life, she also taught piano. She married Herman J. Bouma on July 21, 1921, in Lynden. Mrs. Bouma was preceded in death by her husband in 1966; a daughter, Ruth Andre, in 1993; sister Marie Zweegman Yates in 1974; a brother, G. Francis Zweegman, in 1988; and her parents. Survivors include daughters Leone Hendricks of Lynden and Margery Torrance of Lynnwood; sons Floyd Bouma of Lynden and John Bouma of Waco, Texas; brother E. Louis Zweegman of Lynden; 33 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

BOUMA, Herman J., age 69 of Route 1, Maple Falls, passed away Friday, March 18, (1966). A retired farmer and contractor he had made his home in Whatcom County since 1919. He was a member of the Everson Christian Reformed Church and the Mt. Baker Post American Legion. Surviving are his wife, Ernestine, 2 sons, Floyd of Lynden, John of Seattle, 3 daughters, Mrs. John Hendricks of Everson, Mrs. Calvin Andre' of Danville, Calif., Mrs. Euguen Torrence of Alderwood Manor, a brother, Dr. Lewis Bouma of St. Paul, Minnesota; 2 sisters, Mrs. Fannie Bakker and Mrs. Mary DeBoer both of Lynden, also 29 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Everson Christian Reformed Church Tuesday, March 22 at 2 p.m. Rev. Henry Peterson officiating. Burial will follow in the Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

BOUMA, John, age 87 years, of Lynden, passed away at the home of his daughter, Monday, May 20, (1957), following a short illness. He had resided in the Lynden district for 38 years, and leaves to survive two daughters, Mrs. Jennie Bakker and Mrs. May DeBoer, both of Lynden; two sons, Mr. Herman Bouma, of Maple Falls, and Dr. Louis Bouma; 17 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 23, in the First Christian Reformed Church in Lynden at 2 p.m. with Rev. Reinsma officiating. Interment, Monumenta Cemetery, under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.

BOUNDS, Paul M., age 56 of 3402 Hollywood Ave., passed away in Boise, Idaho, Monday, Sept. 17. Mr. Bounds was a veteran of WWII and a salesman for Pacific Builders. Survived by his wife Isabelle, City; 3 sons, Alfred A. and Paul D., both city, John J., Port Orchard; 2 daughters, Mrs. Phyllis L. Schinzing and Mrs. Mary L. Loge, both City; 3 grandchildren. Funeral services Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 10:30 a.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Michael Cody officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Sep 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOURESSA, Amanda A., "Amy" age 90 of Everson, died at the Bellingham Health Care and Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003. Visitation hours will [be] from Noon to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden followed by graveside services at 3:00 p.m. in Nooksack Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Williams officiating. Amy was born in Arlington, South Dakota on February 23, 1913 and was the daughter of Ivar and Mathilda (Nelson) Berg. She grew up in South Dakota and was married to Richard Bouressa in Brookings on October 23, 1936. A home maker, she also helped her husband operate night clubs and resorts in various states before moving to Seattle in 1950. They moved to the Everson area in 1988 to be near family. Amy was also an avid Mariner fan. She was preceded by a son Darwin Bouressa in 1963 and her husband in June of 1999. Mrs. Bouressa is survived by her children, Dennis Bouressa and wife Marge of Bradenton, FL, Donna Starkey of Seattle and Debi and husband Bob Watkins of Everson; eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; brother Carl Berg of Great Falls, MT, sisters Mathilda Bergh [sic] also of Great Falls and Margaret Gunderson of Los Angeles, CA, and other relatives. Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Lynden.

BOURN, Charles Henry, age 75 years, passed away Saturday a. m., Nov. 24, (1945), after a short illness at home. He had been a resident of Glacier for the past 42 years. Surviving are his wife, Lowella E.; four daughters, Mrs. Ellen Van Etten, of Bremerton; Mrs. May Reenders, of San Diego, Calif; Mrs. Genevieve Brown, of Glacier, and Mrs. Charlotte Kvistad, of Bellingham; three sons, John, of Bellingham, Thomas, of Glacier, Gerald, of Medford, Oregon; two brothers, Alvin and Arthur and one sister, Ann Bourn, all in Wisconsin; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 2 p.m. in the Glacier Hall under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home at Sumas. Interment, Glacier Cemetery.

BOURNE, Barbara Ann, 56, a former Whatcom County resident, died Monday (April 29, 1985) in Lacey. She was a retired employee of the state Employment Security Department, working in its offices in Bellingham and Olympia, where she spent the last 8 years. Survivors include a daughter, Jackie M. Clements of Bellingham; a brother James Bliss of Ferndale; and a sister, Betty L. Jefferson of Ferndale. Services will be at 1 p.m. Fri. in the Chapel of Moles Funeral Home, with the Rev. James B. Meyer officiating. Burial will be in Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 May 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOURSAW, Margeret (sic) E., age 79, of Blaine, died at her residence June 26, 1990. She is survived by her husband William; a son Albert of Blaine; 2 daughters, Jeannie Morris of Blaine and Jackie of Minneapolis, Minn.; 1 sister Clara Hart of Blaine; 4 grandchildren. She lived the last 40 yrs of her life in Blaine, caring for the family and her home. Memorial services will be held Sat. June 30, 11 a.m. at Enterprise Cemetery with Rev. Donald Walter officiating. Arrangements by Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel, Blaine.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Jun 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOURSAW, William G. - A graveside memorial service for William G. Boursaw of Blaine will be at 11 a.m. Fri. at Enterprise Cemetery. The Rev. Donald Walter will officiate. Mr. Boursaw of 9593 Flambeau Road died Sun. Nov. 14, 1993. He was 91. Born July 22, 1902 to Henry A. and Gladys Boursaw in Arlington, he lived in Blaine since 1949. An Alaska resident for 12 years, he retired from commercial fishing in 1990. Mr. Boursaw enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Survivors include son Albert Boursaw of Blaine; daughters Jacqui Crankshaw of Minnesota and Jeannie Morris of East Wenatchee; brother Jack Boursaw of Hoquiam; sister Odiela Wickett of Renton; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Nov 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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BOUTWELL, Pauline Lavina, age 79, who resided at 1509 E. Victor, passed away at a local hospital Monday, July 23, (1956), following a lingering illness. Mrs. Boutwell had resided in Bellingham her entire lifetime. She leaves to survive three sons, Victor L and Verden E. of Bellingham, Ira A. of California; one daughter, Mrs. Edna Niblock of Virginia; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Christian Science services will be read Thursday, July 26 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, followed by cremation.

BOUTWELL, Victor L., age 48, passed away at the family home 2504 Cedarwood Ave. Saturday, Jan. 11, (1958). Mr. Boutwell had been a life resident of this community and had been employed with the Bellingham School District as a maintenance carpenter. Mr. Boutwell was a member of B. P. O. E., No. 194 of Bellingham and the Carpenter and Joiners Local No. 756. Surviving relatives are his widow, Carol, at home; 1 son, Gary V. of Santa Rosa, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Joy Lane Guthrie of Ferndale and Miss Sharon Rennee Boutwell at home; three grandchildren; two brothers, Verden of Bellingham and Ira of Chico, Calif. and one sister, Mrs. Edna Niblock of Everett. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home. Christian Science services will be read Tuesday Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. Cremation.

BOUWCAMP, Herman, age 78, of Grand Rapids, Mich., passed away in that city, Saturday, Aug. 12, (1961), following an extended illness. Mr. Bouwcamp had made his home in Lynden from 1920 to 1948 when he retired and moved to Michigan. Surviving are his wife, Anna; four daughters, Mrs. Ben Hamstra, Mrs. Albert Meenk and Mrs. Ray DeVries, all of Lynden, and Mrs. Lou Cartwright of Seattle; one step-son, Neil Ausema of Grand Rapids; three step-daughters, Mrs. Lambert Boone, Mrs. Harvey Buys and Mrs. Robert DeYoung, all of Grand Rapids, Mich. Also 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held in the Monumenta Cemetery, Friday, Aug. 18, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Andrew Zylstra officiating. Arrangements by the Gillies Funeral Home.

BOUWMAN, Bertha, age 72 of 115 So. 9th St., Lynden, passed away Monday, October 12, (1964) in a local hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Bouwman was born in Iowa and came to Lynden in 1904. She was married to John Bouwman in 1923 who she now leaves to mourn her. Also mourning her is a brother, Jacob DeHoog of Everson; 4 sisters, Mrs. Gerrit Veleke, Mrs. Gerrit Assink, Mrs. Kate Spaan and Mrs. Paul Zylstra, all of Lynden. Funeral services will be held in the First Christian Reformed Church Friday, October 16 at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Monumenta Cemetery. Arrangements by the Gillies Funeral Home.

BOVENDAM, Albert, age 67, 1637 So. 3rd St., Mt. Vernon, passed away in that city Monday, July 8, (1963). Mr. Bovendam had resided in Whatcom County for fifty years before moving to Mt. Vernon three years ago. He operated a Texaco Service Station on the Mt. Baker Highway before his retirement; was a veteran of World War 1; Past Commander of the VFW Post No.3685, and a member of VFW Post No. 933, Mt. Vernon. Survivors are his widow, Elizabeth, at home; four brothers, Jim and Martin of Lynden; Harry, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Henry, Sibley, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Haveman and Miss Ann Bovendam, both of Lynden; Mrs. Nellie Blankers of Sheldon, Iowa, and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home.

BOVENKAMP, Gertrude, age 61, of Lynden, passed away at her home Saturday, April 21, (1956). Mrs. Bovenkamp had been a resident of Lynden for the past 45 years. She is survived by her husband, Lambertus C.; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Hendricks of Lynden, Mrs. Nellie Zylstra of Carnation; five sons, Peter, Arie, Jake and Anthony, all of Lynden, John of Grand Rapids, Mich.; one brother, John Haak of Lynden; 32 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 24, at 2 p.m. from the Third Christian Reform Church in Lynden with Rev. F. W. VanHouten officiating. Interment, Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.

BOVENKAMP, Lambertus C., age 93, formerly 810 Edson St., Lynden, passed away Tuesday, March 15, (1977). A 66 year Lynden resident, Mr. Bovenkamp was a retired farmer and a charter member of the Third Christian Reformed Church. He is survived by 4 sons, Peter Sr., Jake and Anthony "Shorty" Bovenkamp, all of Lynden and John Bovenkamp of Grand Rapids, Michigan; 2 daughters, Mrs. Margaret (George) Hendricks of Custer and Mrs. Nellie (Pete) Zylstra of Snohomish; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Bertha Bovenkamp of Lynden; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Tina Haak of Lynden, 41 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren. He was preceded by his wife, Gertrude in 1956 and a son, Arie in 1973. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 19 at 2 p.m. in the Third Christian Reformed Church with Rev. O. W. Duistermars officiating. Interment will follow in Monumenta Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

BOWDEN, Albion, aged 63 years, passed away at a local hospital Saturday evening, August 18, (1923), after an illness of several months. Mr. Bowden had been a resident of Bellingham for the past thirty-six years and made his home at the Albany hotel. Surviving are one son, Newell Bowden, of Everett, two daughters, Miss Clara Bowden, of Bellingham and Mrs. C. A. Relschell(?) of Englewood, Cal., and one sister, Mrs. Teodore A. Dodge, of Massachusetts. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon August 21, at the Harlow mortuary home Holly and Forest streets, at 2 o'clock with the Rev. J. C. Harrison of the Garden street Methodist church officiating, after which interment will be made in Bay View cemetery.

BOWDEN, Mary, age 84 years, 1566 Meridian Road, passed away at a local hospital, Saturday, August 30 (1947). Mrs. Bowden had resided here the past seven years and was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Worthington, Indiana. Surviving relatives are one son, E. R. Haxton, of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. E. W. Ellingworth and Mrs. Minnie Dyar, at Worthington, Indiana. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where private services will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Robert T. McFarlane, Tuesday, September 2, at 10 a.m. Final resting place. Woodlawn.

BOWDEN, Minnie H., age 85, of 2420 Lincoln St., passed away in Martinez, Calif., Wednesday, April 21, (1954). Mrs. Bowden had resided in Bellingham for the past 48 years. She is survived by two sons, J. W. Bowden and Lawrence Bowden, both of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Carl Berryman of Stockton, Calif., Mrs. Amel DeVlieger of Brentwood, Calif., Mrs. Mabel Rollog of Seattle; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted Monday, April 26, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. John E. Parrot of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment, Woodlawn.

BOWDISH, Andrew S., former Bellingham resident, died Sunday (April 9, 1961) in Rockaway, Ore., according to word received here by his sister, Mrs. Cecelia McGinnis. Survivors include the wife, Lillian, in Rockaway, and two daughters, Mrs. Betty Holtzheimer, Locus Road, and Mrs. Barbara Duncan, Seattle. Funeral services and burial will be in Rockaway Saturday.

BOWDISH, Dorothy, age 65 years, passed away Tuesday morning, June 17, (1947) at a local hospital, following a lingering illness. Mrs. Bowdish had resided in Seattle for the past two years, having been a resident of Bellingham for thirty years prior to that time, and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She is survived by her husband, Andrew Bowdish; two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Duncan, of Seattle, and Mrs. Betty Holtzheimer, Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Edwards, of Oregon, Wisconsin, and Miss Emma Ressmeyer, of Oak Park, Ill.; three grandchildren, John and David Holtzheimer, Bellingham, and Betty Jill Duncan, of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 20, at 10:45 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, with the Rev. E. B. Canon Smith, pastor of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

BOWDISH, Perry Sr., age 56 years, of Seattle, passed away in Seattle Friday evening, August 29, (1947) after a short illness. Mr. Bowdish, Seattle grocer, had been a resident of that city for the past seven years, prior to that time he was a shingle sawyer in Bellingham. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Calla Bowdish, of Seattle; one son, Perry F. Bowdish, of Everett, and two daughters, Mrs. Mary B. Kelly, of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Maxine B. Sorenson, of Stockton, Calif. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.

BOWEN, Anna F., age 97, 490 S. State Street, passed away Sunday, March 1, (1964). Mrs. Bowen was a resident of Portland before moving here fifteen years ago. The family requests no flowers. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Edna Rae Alisky, City. Private services will be conducted at the Jones Funeral Home Tuesday, March 3 at 10:00 a.m., followed by Cremation.

BOWEN, Asa C., age 73 years, passed away at his home on Sunset Avenue, Saturday morning, October 13, (1945). Mr. Bowen had been a resident of Bellingham and Whatcom County for the past eighteen years and was a retired employee of the Chicago-Milwaukee Railway Company; also a veteran of the Spanish-American War. He leaves to survive the widow, Emma; two sons, A. T. Bowen, Billings, Mont., E. H. Bowen, of Indianapolis, Ind.; a brother, Dana Bowen, of Van Horn, Iowa, and a sister, Myra Thompson, of Clinton, Iowa. The body rests at the Monroe Funeral Home in Ferndale where services will be conducted Thursday, October 18, at 2 p.m. with Rev. McKelvey officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

BOWEN, Carol J. - A prayer service for Carol J. Bowen of Bellingham will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Assumption Church with Sister Mary Thorne officiating. Mrs. Bowen of 3929 Aaron Court died at home from breast cancer on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1994. She was 44. Born Dec. 18, 1949, to William H. and Eunice Golan Boyd in Lakewood, Ohio, she graduated from Cleveland State University with a bachelor's degree in psychology. She married Bill Bowen on May 22, 1982, in Vallejo, Calif. Mrs. Bowen was a registered nurse and belonged to Women Against Cancer. She helped start a recycling program in Kodiak, Alaska, where she lived before moving to Bellingham in September of 1991. Her hobbies included quilting and gardening. Survivors include her husband of the family home; sons Scott Bowen, Ben Bowen and Chris Bowen, all of the family home; mother Eunice Boyd of Lakewood; father William H. Boyd of Geneva, Ill.' and brother William H. Boyd of Westlake, Ohio. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From the Bellingham Herald of September 24, 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson

BOWEN, Floyd, age 58 years, of Sumas, passed away September 13, (1946) from a very short illness. He had resided in Whatcom county 43 years. Survivors are his wife, Nellie; four sons, Lloyd, Leo, Howard and Eddie, all of Sumas; five daughters, Mrs. Robert L. Crenflow, Edna, Lois, Bethel, Mae, all of Sumas, Mrs. Marie Shafer, from Kelso, Wash.; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Neva Goss, Snohomish, Wash. Funeral services will be conducted in the Gillies Funeral chapel, Sumas, Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Mattson, of Sumas, officiating. Interment in the Sumas Cemetery.

BOWEN, Floyd Chester, age 41 of 1709 20th St., passed away in a local hospital Monday, Feb. 19, (1962). An Army veteran of World War 2, Mr. Bowen was a 32 year resident of Bellingham. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Maude Bowen, of Bellingham; father, Edwin Bowman, of Aberdeen, Wn.; two brothers, Jack Lee Bowen, of Anderson, Calif. and Harold Eugene Bowen, of Bellingham; one nephew and one niece in California. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home.

BOWEN, Frank E. - At his request no services are scheduled for Frank E. Bowen, 91, 2701 30th St., who died Sunday (Aug. 18, 1991) at a Bellingham convalescent center. Cremation with burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. He was born Jan. 6, 1900 in Spivey, Kan., to Jasper Newtown and Lottie Belle Bowen. He moved with his family to Washington in 1905. Mr. Bowen worked as a logger, fisherman and millwright before retiring from the Oeser Ceder Company in 1965. He married Sadie Dickenson in 1931. She died in 1974. Survivors include a son, Frank R. Bowen of Bellingham; a daughter, Frances Eastman of Kitsap County; and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

BOWEN, Genevieve, age 66 of 2513 Victor St., passed away Sunday, Nov. 10, (1968). Mrs. Bowen had resided in Bellingham for the past 46 years and leaves to survive one brother Archie Jonas of Newhalem, Wash., two nephews Mike and Paul Jonas and many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday Nov. 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Rev. Max K. Oliphant officiating. Interment, Woodlawn.

BOWEN, Howard - Sumas Police Chief Howard Bowen, 56, of 210 Fisk St. (Sept. 9, 1990), died Sunday at St. Joseph Hospital Main Campus in Bellingham. Mr. Bowen died of cancer. He was born on April 5, 1934 in Sumas, and was a lifelong city resident. Mr. Bowen attended schools in the Sumas area. He served in the US Army from 1952-54. In 1959, he joined the Sumas Police Department. From 1968-1978, Mr. Bowen operated a barber shop. He rejoined the department as its police chief in 1978. He was on sick leave. Mr. Bowen married Gwendalyn Scheffer on Oct. 23, 1959 in Sumas. He was a member of the Sumas Christian Reformed Church and Sumas American Legion Post No. 212. He also served 25 years on the Sumas Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors in addition to his wife include: sons, Rick of Kirkland and Randy of Lynden; a daughter, Roxie Creighton of Lynden; three grandchildren; a brother Oddie Bowen of Bellingham; and a sister Bethel Suglian of Gustine, Calif. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Sumas Christian Reformed Church. Burial and American Legion honors will follow in Sumas Cemetery. Visitation hours will be until 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Sep 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWEN, Lillie I., age 65 years, of 1204 Yew Street, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Nov. 25, (1954) following an extended illness. Mrs. Bowen had been a resident of Bellingham for the past eight years and was a member of the First Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Louis J. Bowen; one son, Jack C. of Sequim; three daughters, Mrs. Maxine Carlson of Everett, Miss Gloria Bowen at home, Mrs. Phillis Cronkhite, of this city; seven grandchildren, numerous nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 29, at 2 p.m. within the First Baptist Church with Rev. John E. Parrott, pastor, officiating. Interment, Bayview Cemetery under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

BOWEN, Lloyd D., 57, of 1036 Sumas Ave, Sumas, died Wednesday (March 19, 1986) at St. Joseph Hospital. Mr. Bowen was born Nov. 16, 1928 in Sumas and lived there all his life. He was retired from a 38-year career with the Sumas Public Works Department. He also was a 25-year member of the Sumas Volunteer Fire Department, and was active in many other community affairs. He did not marry. Survivors include three brothers, Leo of Kennewick, Howard of Sumas and Oddie of Bellingham; three sisters, Sylvia Mitchell of Everett, Lois Brummer of Aberdeen and Bethel Soughlen (sic) of California; and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents and a sister Edna Owens died before him. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Advent Christian Church in Sumas under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Mar 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWEN, Louis J., age 67 years, of 1204 Yew St., passed away suddenly at Portland, Ore., Friday, December 10, (1954). Mr. Bowen had been a resident of Bellingham for the past eight years, and was the switch foreman of the Great Northern Railroad Company. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, a life member of the BPO Elks, Everett Lodge No. 479, member of Everett Eagles Lodge Aerie No. 13, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Switchmen's Union of North America. He is survived by one son, Jack C. Bowen of Sequim, Wash.; three daughters, Mrs. Phyllis B. Cronkhite, city, Mrs. Maxine Carlson of Everett, Miss Gloria Bowen at home. One brother, E. C. Bowen of Portland, Ore.; several nephews and nieces, many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, December 14, at 2 p.m. within the First Baptist Church with Rev. John E. Parrott, pastor, officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery, under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

BOWEN, Margaret, age 83 of 1413 Garden St., passed away August 30, (1966). She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 40 years. She leaves to survive her husband, John R. Bowen of Bellingham; 4 daughters, Elizabeth Hankins, of Olympia, Wn.; Mrs. Kay Smith and Mrs. Helen Popple, both of Los Angeles; Mrs. Margaret Phillips of Seattle; 3 sons, John R. Bowen Jr., of Florida; Roy E. Bowman of Bellingham; Walter E. Bowman of Virginia; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Mary Frater of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 1 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Wagoner officiating. Interment, Greenacres.

BOWEN, Melvin, age 50, Rt. 1, Ferndale, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, December 17, (1964). A resident of Whatcom County for the past 20 years, he was a strawberry farmer and was a member of the Sunrise Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, June; 2 sons, Melvin L. of Tenino and Dennis at home; 1 daughter, Mrs. Delores Gudbranson of Mt. Vernon; 2 brothers, Huston Headricks of Lynden and Lemuel Bowen of Everett; 2 sisters, Mrs. Nova Davis of St. Louis, Mo. and Mrs. Ocie Holt of Wenona, Mo. Also 3 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home Saturday, December 19, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BOWEN, Merle M., 91 of Marysville, WA, died August 7, 2002. She was born February 25, 1911 in Whatcom County. Merle was a hairdresser until the age of 84. She owned Merle's Beauty shop in Edmonds. Merle was involved in Rebekah Assembly and square dancing and will be remembered as a caregiver. She is survived by her sons: Ray and Gene; niece, Barbara Miller; step-daughter, Sandra Pedersen; several grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and their families. She was preceded in death by her son Michael, and all of her brothers and sisters. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 24, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at the home of Tana Honeycutt, 817 Orth Way, Sedro-Woolley. Arrangements by Beck's Funeral Home, Edmonds.

BOWEN, Minnie Bridget, age 76, passed away at the family home, 403 E. Sunset Drive, Tuesday, Nov. 30, (1954). Mrs. Bowen had resided in this community for the past six years and had been a former resident of Seattle and Bainbridge Island. Surviving relatives are her husband, William, at home, and numerous nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Walter Graham of Bremerton. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun, Friday, December 3, at 1 p.m. Cremation.

BOWEN, Neil, age 49, of Blaine, passed away suddenly in a local hospital, April 28, (1966). An employee of the U. S. Immigration Service since 1940, he had served in Montana, North Dakota, Alaska and Lynden prior to moving to Blaine in 1958. He was a member of the Blaine Methodist Church, BPOE, No. 194 and Whatcom Peace Officers Association. Surviving are his wife, Edythe; two sons, Bob in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Jim of Blaine; three sisters, Mrs. Edith McAlpine, Ferndale; Mrs. Ruth Wilcoxen of Monroe and Mrs. Margarie Knudtson of Seattle; a brother, Harry of Richland and his mother, Mrs. Florence Bowen of Seattle. Also 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the McKinney Funeral Home Monday, May 2 at 2 p.m. with Rev. William Graff officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

BOWEN, Susanna A., age 87 of 507 14th St., passed away Monday, March 7, (1977). Miss Bowen had been a life resident of Bellingham and was a retired bookkeeper for the Bellingham Herald. She leaves to survive 1 sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Holt of the home and other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 10 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Russell Hendrickson officiating. Interment Bay View.

BOWER, Auda O., age 77, of Blaine, passed away at her home, Sun., Oct. 22, 1978. She had been a resident of Blaine since 1925 & was a member of Blaine Senior Activities Center, OES & Blaine United Congregational Church. Surviving are a sister, Dorothy Bajema of B'ham; a brother, Harry Gatjens of Edmonds. Memorial services will be held in Blaine United Congregational Church, Wed., Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Donald Walter officiating. Cremation under the direction of Veroske McKinney Funeral Home.

BOWER, Liston C., age 72, passed away at his home in Glacier Friday, Feb. 1, (1957). Mr. Bower had resided in that community for the past 50 years; was a retired saw filer and for many years had been employed by the State Hiway Dept. Deceased was a veteran of World War I, and was a member of William Matthews Post No. 1585, V.F.W. and leaves to survive two brothers, Edgar of Hanoverton, Ohio and Marion of Garfield, Ohio. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where service will be conducted Thursday, Feb. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

BOWERS, Anthony Duane of Tieton died Sunday, June 29, 1997, at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital of injuries sustained in an accident. He was 6. Services were held at Terrace Heights Memorial Park in Yakima. Born Jan. 14, 1991, in Bellingham, he lived in Yakima with his father until recently moving to Tieton. A kindergartner at Marcus Whitman Elementary School, Anthony enjoyed bike riding and playing with his friends. Survivors include his father, James Bowers, of Tieton; parents Rachelle and Pat Fisher of Bellingham; brothers Kenneth Schouten of Bellingham and James Henderson of Gold Beach, Ore.; grandparents Dan and Bonnie Lagerwey of Ferndale and Sandy Smith of Gold Beach; stepgrandmother Grace Fisher of Lynden; great-grandparents Cornie and Jeannette Eshuis, Joe and Emma Lagerwey and Claudia Martin of Gold Beach; and numerous other relatives.

BOWERS, Edith J., aged 75 years, passed away at a local hospital, Wednesday, May 27, (1944). Mrs. Bowers had resided here the past eleven years, her home being at 139 Cable Street. Deceased was a member of the Missionary and Christian Alliance and on the board of the Lake Whatcom Bible and Missionary Conference. Surviving relatives are the husband, Henry Bowers at the home; one son, Ralph, in Alaska; one brother, Byron E. Jones, in Michigan, and a sister, Bernice Paddock of this city. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Revs. Chester Rutledge and Paul Collord, Saturday, May 27, at 3 p.m. Interment, Bay View.

BOWERS, Eunice Midge, 72, 1425 Iron St, died Sunday at a local hospital. She was born March 31, 1914 and lived in Whatcom County her entire life. Mrs. Bowers was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Survivors include her husband, Irvin Bowers of the family home; three brothers, Victor Babcock of Bellingham, Oliver Babcock of Lincoln City, Ore., and Elmo Babcock of Coos Bay, Ore.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Arnold White officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Sep 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWERS, Floyd William, age 75 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Margaret Bowers, passed away at the family residence, 3901 York Street, Tuesday, August 21, (1945) after a brief illness. Mr. Bowers had been a resident of Bellingham for the past forty-one years and for many years was a blacksmith. Surviving relatives include, beside the widow, one daughter, Mrs. Marie Brady, of Suisun, Calif.; one half-brother, Roland Cleveland, of Oakland, Calif.; also one grandchild. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, where funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 24 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. C. Elroy Shikles officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

BOWERS, Garnet Floyd, age 58, of 1920 Electric Avenue, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, July 19, (1951). Mr. Bowers, a resident here for the past 44 years, was a salesman and was a member of the Church of the Truth. He leaves to survive, his wife, Mrs. Ruth Bowers, at home; and two cousins, Mrs. Nona McKay, of Bay City, Mich., and Dr. Harry Bowers, of Las Vegas, Nev. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Mrs. Margaret W. Kupfer, Monday, July 23, at 3 p.m. Cremation.

BOWERS, Henry, 4605 Cable St., age 96, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27, (1966). A resident of this city the past 42 years, Mr. Bowers was a business executive for Sears & Roebuck in Seattle before retiring. He was a member of the Firs. Survivors are a son, Ralph J. Bowers of Santa Monica, Calif.; two granddaughters, Mrs. Lois McClanahan, and Mrs. Robert Johnson, both residing in Seattle; seven great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted by Rev. Chester Rutledge and Doug Anderson Friday, September 30 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bay View Cemetery.

BOWERS, Herbert A., age 64, of 3215 Northwest Ave., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Oct. 30, (1955). Mr. Bowers had resided in Bellingham for the past 35 years and was a veteran of World War I, a member of American Legion Alexander J. Hamilton Post No. 7, Whatcom Masonic Lodge F. & A. M., No. 151. He is survived by one son, Loren of Seattle, two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 10:30 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Harold A. Penhalurick, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park, followed by the ritualistic services of Whatcom Masonic Lodge No. 151.

BOWERS, Herman, age 76 of Everson, WA, passed away July 7, 2002 at his residence. He was born January 28, 1926 in Indianapolis, IN to Hirman and Ruth (Loomis) Bowers. Herman married Beryl Madsen in Bellingham, WA, on March 16, 1946. Mr. Bowers served in the U.S. Army 11-18-45 through 4-30-47. He lived and worked in Bellingham all his life. Herman was a truck driver for the Fair Market and Johnson and McCall until his retirement. His hobbies were trains, collectable model cars, model airplanes, gardening, fishing, and fruit trees. Preceded in death by his mother Ruth Loomis, Father Hirman Bowers and a brother Hirman Bowers, Jr. Survived by his wife, Beryl Bowers of Everson, WA; his sons Doug Bowers of Edmonds, WA, Robert Bowers of Bellingham, WA; daughter Carol Gwinner of Bellingham, WA; brother Richard Bowers of The Dalles, OR; a sister Edith Turnbull of Bellingham, WA; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at Westford Funeral Home 11 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2002.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Jul 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWERS, Hiram - A graveside service for Hiram "Spud" Bowers of Acme will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Saxon Cemetery in Acme. Mr. Bowers died Thursday, Aug. 12, 1999 in Bellingham. He was 68. Born Aug. 25, 1930 to Hiram W. and Ruth (Loomis) Bowers on Camino Island, he had been a lifetime Whatcom County resident. On April 27, 1953 he married Maureen Satterlee. Mr. Bowers worked for Sanitary Service, where he operated roll-off trucks for 25 years until his retirement. Mr. Bowers was a member of Friends of Eagles for 30 years. He loved camping, fishing and old, country-western music. His hobbies included wood-working and tinkering with vehicles, especially tractors. One grandchild died previously. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Maureen, of the family home; daughters Roseanne Sorensen of Everson and Peggy Zollner of Wickersham; sister Edith Turnbull of Bellingham; brothers Herman "Bud" Bowers of Everson and Richard Bowers of Oregon; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Aug 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWERS, Hirman W., age 77 of 1444 King St., passed away Mon., Dec. 26, (1977) in a local hospital. He was a member of the Modern Woodman and Teamsters Local No. 231. Survived by 3 sons, Herman and Hiram Jr. both of City and Richard of Dallas, Ore.; 1 daughter, Mrs. Edith Turnball of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. Services will be conducted Friday, Dec. 30 at Bayview Cemetery with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

BOWERS, James Bert, age 74 years, passed away at a Snohomish hospital Saturday, Feb. 16, (1946). Mr. Bowen (sic) was a resident of Snohomish for some time and in previous years was connected with school work here. Deceased was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church, and leaves the following survivors: two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Ann Lindsey, Bellingham, Mrs. Nellie E. Ford, at Everett; two sons, W. James Bowers, U. S. navy, and B. Paul Bowers, Chicago, and one grandchild. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Roy Leslie Smith, Monday, Feb. 18, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place. Bay View.

BOWERS, Zoe, age 60 years, of 1914 Nequalicum Ave., passed away Tuesday, August 31, (1954). She had been a life time resident of Bellingham. Mrs. Bowers is survived by her husband, Herbert; one son, Loren of Seattle; one granddaughter; her mother, Mrs. Gertrude Crockett; one sister, Mrs. Hal Raoch, both of Bellingham; many other relatives. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, September 2, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Harold E. Penahlurick of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment Greenacres.

BOWHAY, Grace V. of 2201 Mt. Baker Highway, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, January 11, (1966). Mrs. Bowhay had resided in this community for the past 28 years and was a member of the Rome Grange. She leaves to survive her husband, Victor W. of the home; 4 sons, Gerald of Deming; Ellis of Yakima; Ronald and Richard, both of city; 3 daughters, Mrs. Willa Elledge of Yakima; Mrs. Shirley Wilburn of city; Mrs. Thelma Leavitt of Forks; 28 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Ernest VanVerth of Axtel, Kansas; Ralph VanVerth of Payette, Idaho; 2 sisters, Mrs. Minnie Smith of Denver, Colorado, and Mrs. Hazel Cook of Seneca, Kansas. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 14, at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

BOWHAY, Harold C., age 87 of 414 N. Gurnsey Ave., Dayton, WA, died Monday Nov. 28, 1994 in the Veterans Hospital, Seattle, WA. A Remembrance Service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 5, 1994 in the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel. The Bowhay family moved to Wickersham in 1957 and to Dayton in 1979. Mr. Bowhay was a WWII veteran; a cook on Alaskan fish tenders and a flame-hardener with Skagit Steel and Iron Works. He was a Past Commander of the American Legion Post #224; founder and vice-president of Foster Parents of Washington; member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Disabled American Veterans, Samish Valley Grange and AARP. He will be remembered as a great story teller. Survivors are his wife Alice of the family home, two sons Michael of Dayton and Charles of Layton, Utah; daughter Christine of Dayton; brother Victor of Bellingham; five grandchildren; and several other relatives in the United States and England. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Dec 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWHAY, Hattie, age 79 years, of 408 Nelson St., Sedro Woolley, passed away in a Mount Vernon Hospital Saturday, Jan. 5, (1957) following an extended illness. Mrs. Bowhay had resided in Bellingham for 24 years prior to her moving to Sedro Woolley 14 months ago. She belonged to the Pentecostal Church and is survived by two sons, Harold of Sedro Woolley, and Victor of Bellingham; three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Keys and Mrs. Clara Culp, both of Newberg, Ore., and Mrs. Alice Almlee of Bellingham; nine grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 7, at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. R. D. Sensobough officiating, at the Kern Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Burial, Greenacres Memorial Park in Bellingham.

BOWHAY, Paul R. of Bellingham died at home Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1998. He was 42. At his request, no service will be held. He was born Jan. 16, 1956, to Philip and Marlene Bowhay in Seattle. Survivors include his parents, sister Pam Aschenbrenner, two nieces and one nephew.

BOWLER, Bonnie Jean, age 66, of Birch Bay, Washington, passed away at her home on August 16, 2007. She was born June 24, 1941 in Seattle, Washington. Bonnie is survived by her husband Stuart; daughters Lesley, Kristen (Patrick) and Kimberley (John); grandchildren J.R., Rahiti, Georgia and Nicolas; and her sister Barbara. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Moles Greenacres Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWLER, Col. Louis J. - Former Principal Dies In Almeda (sic) - Funeral services were held May 3, (1971) in Alameda, Calif. for Col. Louis J. Bowler, 81, former principal of the Ferndale High School in 1915-1916. He left here in 1917 with the National Guard to enter service in World War I. At the time, he was a member of the National Guard so several of the guard members left at the same time to enter the service. Among them were Henry Juvet, Jess Van Demark, Arnold Kaas and Albert Hanson. Col. Bowler was General George Moore's chief of staff during the Corregidor campaign of World War II. He retired from the army in 1945 after being liberated from a Japanese prisoner of war camp in Manchuria. He was the former heard of the Alameda High School ROTC. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; a brother, Col. Robert Bowler of Seattle; and a sister, Mrs. Minnie Carter of Friday Harbor.

BOWLER, Richard W., age 86, of 1509 E. Victor, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, April 22, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mr. Bowler had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 26 years and was a retired grocer; he had owned and operated a grocery store in Bellingham for 12 years; also in Friday Harbor for a period of 10 years. Surviving relatives include three sons, Col. Louis J. Bowler, of Alameda, Calif., and R. L. and Col. Robert V. Bowler, both of Bellingham; a daughter, Mrs. Minnie B. Carter, of Friday Harbor; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. May Shears, of Grand Rapids, Mich.; many other relatives. Services were conducted Wednesday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Canon E. B. Smith officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

BOWLER, Robert Lyle, age 61 years, of 937 Lake Whatcom Blvd., passed away suddenly in a local hospital Saturday, March 12, (1955). Mr. Bowler had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 30 years and was a salesman for Sears Roebuck and Co. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 56, Knights of Khorassen No. 156 and the Retail Clerks Union Local No. 240. Surviving relatives include his wife, Wilverna M.; one son, Robert F.; one daughter, Mrs. Nate Kunzman; four grandchildren, Fred and Jim Kunzman and Michael and Linda Bowler, all of Bellingham; two brothers, Col. Louis J. Bowler of Alameda, Calif., and Col. Robert V. Bowler of this city; one sister Mrs. Minnie Carter, of Friday Harbor. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday March 16, at 10:30 a.m., within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Grant Whipple officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

BOWLES, Alice B. - Family burial for Alice B. Bowles, 84, of 2400 Samish Way, will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Bowles, a community resident since 1977, was born Dec 28, 1902 in Montana. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and beautiful flowers. Survivors include a brother Roy Bliven of Oregon; three sisters, Laura Bliven of Bellingham, Mar Rehmer of Montana and Ethel White of Oregon; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Mar 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWLES, Blaine, age 72, of 314 W. Holly St., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Aug. 2, (1958). Mr. Bowles had been a 53 year resident of this community and was a retired logger. Deceased was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses and leaves to survive one brother, Leeth C. Bowles of Wenatchee and nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun Monday, Aug. 4, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Bay View.

BOWLES, Elizabeth Theresa was born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 21, 1914 to John and Agnes (Ruane) Bowles. She attended school in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Upon graduation from Wellesley High School, she entered training at the convalescent Home of the Children's Hospital at Wellesley Hills, Mass. There she completed a course of study in the care of infants and children. The Convalescent Home provided care for sick children and, also, for children needing special are after surgical procedures performed at a hospital. She cared for the children there and, when necessary, went home with them until complete recovery was made. Her work took her many places across the county, Michigan, Ohio, Philadelphia, PA, and New York City. That was her life's work and she did it well, caring for children, spending time with them and watching them grow. It was a labor of love. Even after her retirement, children continued to be great interest and joy to her. Music was another interest. She loved music in any form, especially classical music. While in high school she was a member of the Glee Club and sang in the chorus of "The Mikado" Chimes of Normandy". She was a kind, caring person and loved people. She was happiest when she could meet someone and talk with them. Elizabeth has been a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bellingham. She was a past member of St. Paul's Parish in Wellesley, Mass. A lifelong catholic her devotion was the source of her strength. She was preceded in death by her brothers, David Bowles of Waltham, Mass. and Michael Leary of Wellesley, Mass. She is survived by her sister, Mary Sutterman and her husband Jack of Bellingham and her cousin, Mary Coleman of Natick, Mass.; numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held 12:15 p.m. Thursday, October 23, 1997, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church followed by burial at 2:30 p.m. in the Bayview Cemetery. Father Patrick Frietag will be celebrant. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday October 23, 1997 in the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [died Oct. 18, 1997 at Highland Convalescent Center]

BOWLES, James D., age 76 years, passed away at the family home in Blaine Saturday, March 28, (1953). He had been a resident of Blaine for the past 52 years. Surviving is his wife, Mrs. Dora Bowles; two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Mierstein of Van Nuys, Calif., Mrs. Jane Griffen of North Hollywood, California; two sons, Winston of Everett, and James William of Seattle; six grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 31, 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home. Rev. A. W. Brown will officiate. Interment Blaine Cemetery.

BOWMAN, Alfreda Emelia, age 92 of Tigard, Oregon, passed away in that city Sunday Aug. 15, (1976). Mrs. Bowman had previously resided in Bellingham for 25 years, was a member of First Baptist Church and Royal Neighbors of America. Surviving 6 sons, Mr. Harry Glenn Bowman, City, Mr. Lawrence Gustaf Bowman, Mr. John Henry Bowman, Mr. Charlie Chester Bowman all of Bowman, North Dakota. Mr. Dorsey Nelson Bowman, Glendale, Calif., Mr. Albert Edward Bowman, Rhame, North Dakota, 6 daughters, Mrs. Della Mae Heide, San Jose, Calif., Mrs. Stella Elizabeth Kendall, Eugene, Oregon, Mrs. Clara Josephine Armstrong, Santa Clara, Calif., Mrs. Mary Alfreda Stith, Bothel, Mrs. Ester Leora Robinson, Clatskanie, Oregon, Mrs. Jessie Elaine Theim, Hillsborough, Oregon, 50 grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Silor Bowman, son Leonard Lowell Bowman and in infancy Arthur, James and Ruth Bowman. Funeral services Wed. Aug. 18, 10:30 a.m. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Ben C. Pruett officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

BOWMAN, Dr. Conrad Hilding, age 56, of 1319 1/2 Commercial Street, passed away Wednesday, August 13, (1947). Dr. Bowman was born here and had resided in this community practically his entire live. Deceased for a number of years had practiced in Everett where he was affiliated with the Everett Lodge No. 479, B. P. O. Elks, Alpha Lodge No. 212, F. & A. M., Palestine Commandery No. 11, K. T., Chapter No. 24, R. A. M. Council No. 8, R. & S. M., Nile Temple of Seattle, and American Legion Post No. 6 of Everett. Surviving relatives are the widow, Estelle E., at home; one son, Conrad H. Jr., U. S. navy; one cousin, Mrs. Helen Jacobson, of Rolla, N. D., and one aunt, Mrs. A. W. Bowman, also of Rolla, N. D. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth.

BOWMAN, George Lowdon, age 85 years, of Rt. 2, Lynden, passed away at the family home Wednesday, Feb. 15, (1956). Mr. Bowman had resided in Whatcom County for the past 18 years, and was a retired logger. He is survived by his wife Rena May; two sons Orville L. of Rt. 2, Lynden, Chester M. of Everett; one daughter, Mrs. Lavonne I. Dempsey of Seattle; six grand children and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Feb. 17, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. W. Robert Webb, pastor of St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. Interment Greenacres.

BOWMAN, Grover Clinton, age 76, of 1204 High St., passed away at home, Tuesday, Sept, 26, (1961). Mr. Bowman was a resident of Bellingham for the past 50 years, was a retired logger and a member of FOE Aerie No. 31. Surviving are the widow, Ruby at home; one step-son, Kenneth Blonden of Bellingham; one step-daughter, Mrs. Margaret Shipley of Spokane; seven grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Vina Flickenger of Renton; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted, Friday, Sept. 29, at 3 p.m. followed by cremation.

BOWMAN, Hubert S., age 84 of Blaine passed away Saturday, morning July 10, (1954) at a Bellingham Hospital. He had been a resident of that community for the past 25 years. Mr. Bowman is survived by his wife Myrtle Bowman of Blaine, one sister Miss Anna Bowman in Iowa and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 13 at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home, with Rev. C. H. Lund officiating.

BOWMAN, Ivery G., age 63, who resided at 217 W. Holly St., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Nov. 30, (1975). Graveside services will be held Thurs., Dec. 4 at 3:30 p.m. under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.

BOWMAN, John D., age 77 years, formerly of 2624 Patton Street, passed away at a local hospital, Monday, September 10, (1945) after a brief illness. Mr. Bowman had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 21 years and leaves to survive, three daughters, Mrs. Helen McLain, of Bellingham, Mrs. Mary Evenson, of Deming, Mrs. Dorothy Lorentzen, of Sitka, Alaska; two sons, Harry Bowman, of Sitka, Alaska, James R. Bowman, overseas, and ten grandchildren. The remains rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home. Cremation.

BOWMAN, Joyce I. -Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the Bethany Chapel in Deming for Joyce I. Bowman, 69, of 2712 Russell St., who died at her home Friday. The Rev. Gilbert Gunderson will officiate. Mrs. Bowman was a homemaker. She enjoyed camping, traveling and animals. Her husband, Rupert Bowman, died Nov. 2, 1989. Survivors include sons Leroy F. Whipple of Spokane and James Bowman of Lynden; daughters, Leona Lewis of Bellingham, Beverly Young of Marysville, Sharon Edwards of Bellingham, Elizabeth Ann Farage of Ridgecrest, Calif., and Theresa Bowman of Bellingham; three sisters; three brothers; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous other nieces, nephews and relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Apr 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWMAN, Lonnie E., "Jack", age 77 of 1015 17th St., passed away Sat. Nov. 17, 1979. Mr. Bowman was a resident of this community for the past 44 years, had attended Garden Street Methodist Church, member of Pattonsburg, Missouri Lodge No. 65 AF & AM and the Shrine. Mr. Bowman held administrative positions in salmon canneries in Alaska & Washington. 8 years prior to retirement, he was director of housing on Kwajalein Island in the Central Pacific. Since retirement he has made numerous trips to visit family and also travel in Europe. He is survived by his wife, Vera 4 sons, Bob & daughter in law Joanne of Morristown, New Jersey, Thomas and daughter in law Marie of`Huntington, New York, Paul and daughter in law Linda of Beaverton, Oregon. He was preceded in death by a daughter Mary Ann Bowman Lunde. Also surviving 13 grandchildren; a brother, Dewey of Breckenridge, Missouri; sisters, Mrs. Hulda Stout, Mrs. Pearl Tunnell, both of Gallatin, Missouri. Services were held Mon. Nov. 19, 11 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Julia Brand officiated. Interment was in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BOWMAN, Minnie E., age 79 of 5610 Doren Rd., Acme, passed away March 6, (1976). A Whatcom County resident for the past 52 years, she a member of the American Legion Auxillary and 8 and 40, charter member of Twin Sister Grange. Surviving 1 son, Mr. James Bowman of Wichita Falls, Texas; 5 grandchildren; 1 brother, Mr. Walter Jamison of Tacoma; 1 sister, Mrs. Leitha Olney of Florida; nephew, Mr. Donald Richardson of Acme, other nieces & nephews. Memorial services Thursday March 11, 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home. Cremation.

BOWMAN, Myrtle, age 79, Blaine, passed away in a local hospital Friday, December 18, (1964). A long time resident of Blaine, she was a member of the Blaine Methodist Church. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the McKinney Funeral Home Tuesday, December 22 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. William Graff officiating. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery.

BOWMAN, Orville, age 72, of Forks, Wa., passed away Thurs. Sept. 16th, (1976) in Forks, Wa. He was a retired logger and former resident of this community, survived by his wife Grace, of Forks, One daughter, Mrs. Diane Tate of Gig Harbor, one son Leroy, U.S. Air Force in Quai, 6 grandchildren and one great grandchild. One sister, Mrs. LaVonne Denpsey of Seattle, one brother Chester of North Dakota. Funeral services will be conducted Sat. Sept. 18th, at 2 p.m. in Forks, WA with Rev. Fosser, officiating.

BOWMAN, Tyra Palmer, age 85, of Saxon, passed away in the Memorial Hospital, Sedro-Woolley, Wednesday, November 10, (1948). Mr. Bowman had resided in that community for the past 58 years and was a member of the Methodist Church, Loyal Order of Moose, and was one of the first members of the Whatcom County Dairymen's Association. Surviving relatives are five daughters, Mrs. Jessie Knapp, of Sedro-Woolley, Mrs. Ruby Myre, of Saxon, Mrs. Mary McClure of Four Mile, Ore., Mrs. Florence Steinbrunner, of Wickersham, and Mrs. Pearl Nelson, of Forks, Wash.; two sons, Charles, of Saxon, and Dewey, of Bellingham; sixteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Harry Richardson, Saturday, November 13 at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Saxon Cemetery.

BOWRING, Isaac, age 49, who resided at 2401 Young St., passed away at the family residence following a brief illness. Mr. Bowring resided in Bellingham for the past 47 years and was a member of the Longshoremens Union Local 17. He leaves to survive his mother, Mrs. Mary Bowring of Bellingham; his son, Larry Bowring in Virginia; and one sister, Mrs. Rose Simonson of Bellingham. Rev. Don Swerdfeger will officiate at funeral services Friday, Feb. 21, (1958) at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

BOWSER, Mary, age 70, of 1414 Garden St. passed away at home Friday, Nov. 20, (1964). Mrs. Bowser had been a life resident of this community and was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church at Columbia Valley. Surviving relatives are her husband, Joseph, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Norman Triplett and Mrs. Fred Hamblin both of Bellingham; four grandchildren and one great grandchild; two brothers, George Warner of Maple Falls and Henry Warner of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Theodore A. Smith Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.

BOWTLE, Catherine E., age 88 years, of Glacier, Wash., passed away at a Bellingham hospital, Sunday, November 24, (1946) following an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Bowtle had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past thirty-six years and was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving relatives include one son, Ray Bowtle, of Glacier, also three nieces. Funeral services will be conducted at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, Wednesday, November 27, at 1 p.m. with Roy Leslie Smith, officiating. Interment in Glacier Cemetery.

BOWYER, Fredrick W., age 71 who resided at 1027 12th St., passed away in a local hospital on Wednesday, March 25, (1964) following a brief illness. Mr. Bowyer had resided in Bellingham for the last 6 months. He was a veteran of WWI, having served with the Canadian Army and was Regiment Quartermaster Sergeant in France from 1916 to 1919. He was elevator inspector in the city of Los Angeles for 40 years before his retirement. He was also an honorary member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local No. 18, A.F. of L. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Helen B. Bowyer of Bellingham, his cousin, Mrs. Margaret Aymont of Burnaby, B. C. Rev. Arthur Bezanson will conduct funeral services on Friday, March 27 at 1 o'clock in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Bay View.

BOXUM, Bertha, age 75 of 303 B. C. Ave., Lynden, former resident of Downs, Kansas passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Feb. 19, (1959) following a lingering illness. She was a member of the Christian Reform Church of Dispatch, Kansas. She is survived by 3 sons, Albert, Everett & Ben all of Lynden, 3 daughters, Mrs. Martha Meswarb of Sumner, Iowa; Mrs. Alice Keessen of Lansing, Ill. and Rose Boxum of Lynden; three brothers, John Dengerink of Downs, Kansas; Ben Dengerink, Ripon, Calif. and Henry Dengering, Rt. 1 Everson; 1 sister, Mrs. Cornie Honcoop of Everson; 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be in the Gillies Funeral Home Monday, Feb. 23 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. William Reinsma officiating. Following services the body will be forwarded to the Downey Funeral Home in Downs, Kansas for graveside services on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. in the Dispatch Cemetery, Rev. Henry Bischer officiating.

BOXUM, Everett H., 66, 188 E. Wiser Lake Road, Lynden, died Sunday (Dec. 22, 1985) at his home. He was born Dec. 15, 1919, in Downs, Kan. He moved to Whatcom County in 1946. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army. Then, for more that 30 years, he worked at Mount Baker Plywood in Bellingham. Mr. Boxum was a member and former elder of the First Christian Reformed Church in Lynden. He was active in the One-To-One prison ministry, and was on the board of directors of Project Hope. He married Alberta Scheffer on Jan. 1, 1948, in Lynden. She died in 1983. He is survived by four daughters including Linda Maier of Lynden; six grandchildren; a brother, Ben Boxum of Lynden; two sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Christian Reformed Church, with the Rev. Jake Dykstra officiating. Burial will preceded at 1:15 p.m. at Monumenta Cemetery.

BOXX, Benny C., age 25 years, of Lynden, Route 2, passed away Monday, May 18, (1953) following a logging accident at Roseburg, Ore. He had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 10 years. He is survived by his father, Ottis E. Boxx, of Lynden, Rt. 2; one sister, Mrs. David K. Fison, of Malden, Illinois; two brothers, Gene, of Puyallup, and Max E., of Seattle; grandmothers, Mrs. John Clark, of Ferndale, Route 1; Mrs. A. J. Boxx, of Van Buren, Mo. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 23, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with the Rev. Burton W. Pierce officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

BOXX, Nova, age 47, of Route 1, Ferndale, passed away at her home, Monday, November 7, (1949) following a lingering illness. She had been a resident of that district for the past five years. She is survived by her husband, Ottis E.; four children, Mrs. David K. Fison, of Bates City, Missouri, Gene E., of Route 2, Lynden, Max E., of Seattle, and Benny C., of Bellingham. Also her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Clark of Route 1, Ferndale. Six sisters, Mrs. Emma Harmon, Mrs. Charles Thompson and Mrs. Imogene Severns, all of Route 1, Ferndale, Mrs. Flava Pauls and Mrs. Floy Willard and Mrs. Sopha Woods, all of Missouri. Two brothers, Marvin Clark of Route 1, Ferndale, and Tom Clark, of Missouri. One grandchild, Susan Fison, of Bates City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 10, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies funeral home in Lynden. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

BOXX, Ottis E., 87, 411 W. Pole Road, died Saturday (Feb. 15, 1986). Born on Jan. 24, 1899, in Butler County, Mo., he moved to Whatcom County in 1944. Mr. Boxx was a berry farmer on Pole Road until last year. He married Nova Clark in Missouri in 1922. She died in 1949. Survivors include sons Gene Boxx of Lynden and Max Box of Kent; a daughter, Aleen Fison of Anchorage; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

BOXX, Walter W., age 83, of Northwest Rd., passed away Mon., Jan. 16, (1978). Mr. Boxx was born in Elsinore, Missouri and came to Whatcom Co. 32 years ago. He was a member of the Lynden Untied Methodist Church, was a WWI veteran and member of the Mt. Baker Post No. 121 American Legion, Lynden. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife, Beulah; 3 sons, Dennis of Bellingham, William of Ferndale and Jack of Bellingham; a brother O. E. Boxx of Lynden; sister, Thelma Jones of Kansas City, Missouri; 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wed., Jan. 18 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Private family committal services will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.

BOYD, Benjamin Franklin, age 78 years, 1230 Indian Street, passed away at a local hospital, Sunday, July 1, (1945). Mr. Boyd was a retired mill worker, formerly in the employ of the Bloedel Donovan Lumber Mills. Surviving relatives are one son, A. B. Carroll, and a daughter, Mrs. J. W. Shields at Tacoma, and a daughter, Mrs. Velma Boyd Soule of this city; three grandchildren; also a brother, George at Beaverton, Ore. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where friends may call. Private services will be conducted by the Rev. Ray S. Wagoner, Thursday, July 5 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.

BOYD, Carmen - Funeral services for Mrs. Carmen E. Boyd, 70, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Batstone Funeral Home in Shelton. Graveside services will be held at 1 p. m. Thursday in Bellingham's Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Boyd died Feb. 11, (1962) in a Shelton hospital. She had lived most of her life in Whatcom County. Survivors include her husband, Roy Boyd of Shelton; a daughter, Mrs. Lois Branan of Seattle; her mother, Mrs. Mary Ruth Whitacre of Seattle; a brother James (Whi)taker of Seattle; a brother, James R. Robinson of Bellingham, and two grandchildren.

BOYD, Floy M., age 88, formerly of the Mt. Baker Apts. passed away in a local resthome Tuesday March 29, (1977). A resident of Bellingham for the past 55 years she was a retired waitress. Surviving are 1 son, Alan of Bellingham. A daughter, Irene Anderson of Seattle. Also 4 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews. Private family memorial services will be held Thursday, March 31 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Robert Koornneef officiating, under the direction of Veroske's Bellingham Chapel.

BOYD, Grace, age 79 years, passed away at the Masonic Home at Zenith, Wash., Friday, February 4, (1944) following a four-year illness. Mrs. Boyd had been a resident of Bellingham for twenty-five years prior to going to Zenith. She was a member of Sehome Chapter No. 17, O.E.S. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Elsie Wilcox, Retsil, Wash., and one cousin, Mrs. Leland Reid, Bellingham. Her remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where funeral services will be conducted by the officers and members of her chapter Tuesday, February 8, at 4 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.

BOYD, Guy Clifford, age 72, 1311 E. Maplewood Ave., passed away at home Tuesday, June 16, (1964). Mr. Boyd was a forty-year resident of Nome before moving to this city seventeen years ago. He was a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F. & A.M.; Scottish Rite Bodies; Nile Temple; and the International Brotherhood of Electricians, Local No. 191. Survivors are his widow, Nina, at home, and step-mother, Mrs. A. E. Boyd of Green Valley, Calif. Services will be conducted by Rev. Stuart P. Benson and officers of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F.&A.M. Friday, June 19 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home.

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BOYD, James Sterling, age 65, of 6232 Guide Meridian, Lynden, passed away Tues., Nov. 7, 1978. Mr. Boyd was born in Ferndale & returned to Whatcom Co. in 1945. He attended Central Lutheran Church in B'ham, was a member of the Tri-County Fur Breeders, the Laurel Grange & is survived by his wife, Eleanore; 2 sons, David Boyd of Lynden & Capt. Donald Boyd of Fairchild Air Force Base, Spokane; 1 daughter, Helen Pinckney Peck of San Antonio, Tex.; 1 sister, Mrs. Myrle Perkins of Pendleton, Oregon; 1 sister-in-law, Mildred Boyd of Gooseberry Pt.; 5 grandchildren, Jim Boyd, Jerilyn Boyd, Christopher James Boyd, Joshua Boyd Peck & Jeremy Sterling Peck; 2 nieces, Mary Boyd Bonsen of Lynden & Lois Steele; 2 nephews, Gerald Boyd & Harold Nightingale both of B'ham. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen, Fri., Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Friends are invited to pay their respects at Moles Funeral Home until 9:30 a.m. Friday as the casket will remain closed following the funeral service. [born Oct. 9, 1913]

BOYD, John F., age 60 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Hazel Boyd, Kelso, Wash., passed away at Kelso, Sunday, July 29, (1945) following a brief illness. Mr. Boyd had been a resident of Kelso for the past nine years, having formerly been a resident of Bellingham. Surviving relatives include, beside the widow, one son, Jack Boyd in U. S. army; three daughters, Mrs. Nedra Calusen, Bellingham, Mrs. Jacqueline Lake, Glenwood Springs, Colo., and Miss Marilyn Boyd, Kelso, Wash.; also four grandchildren. Graveside services will be held in Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, Saturday, August, 4, at 11 a.m., conducted by Rev. Carl H. Bolin, pastor of the Mission Covenant Church.

BOYD, Mildred Bertha - A graveside service for Mildred Bertha (Horan) Boyd of Lynden will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Memorial Park, with the Rev. Rex Watt officiating. Mrs. Boyd died Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, at Lynden Christian Health Care Center. Her age and birth are not available. Mrs. Boyd was born to Levi and Inga (Arseth) Horan in Ferndale. In 1925, she married Armond (Bud) Boyd. He died in 1968. Mrs. Boyd and her husband raised mink in the county north of the Bellingham area. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, music and flower gardening. Her sister Lillian Johnson and brother Bill Horan preceded her in death. Survivors include daughter Mary Bonsen of Lynden, son Gerald Boyd of Bellingham, seven grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.

BOYDSTUN, David Ray died unexpectedly on Lummi Island, Washington, while going for his daily morning run on Wednesday, June 8, 2005. So far, there is no explanation for his death. David was an exceptional athlete, competing in his first marathon in Dubai in January. Recently he participated in Bellingham's Ski to Sea as the runner. Last weekend he and his best friend, Robert Mosher, circumnavigated Orcas Island by kayak and he appeared to be in perfect health. He loved to run in cool, misty weather, and was undoubtedly having a phenomenally beautiful run when he suddenly died. He was employed by ChevronTexaco and worked in Bakersfield and Ventura, CA; Ferndale, WA; Aksai, Kazakhstan and, most recently, he and his family have been living in Al-Zour, Kuwait. They were on Lummi Island for their summer home-leave. David was an inspiration to all who knew him because of the way he treated others. He embodied the fruits of the Spirit: unending patience, kindness, love, joy, peace, goodness, gentleness and self-control. He did not get caught up in the minutiae of daily life; he seemed keenly aware of life's impermanence, and he never let any special moments pass without celebrating them. Last week he climbed odd hillsides to pick ripe salmonberries for Bryn. He met his wife, Anne Madsen, at a triathalon in Bakersfield, CA, in May of 1992; they were married in Yosemite in March of 1993. Their daughter Bryn was born in March 2002 and son Dylan was born in Kuwait in January. He was a selfless husband and a doting, indulgent father. ... David is survived by his parents, Richard and Betty Boydstun of Sedalia, CO; his wife Anne Madsen-Boydstun; his children, Bryn and Dyland; and his sister, Beverly Clemens of Castle Rock, CO. A Celebration of David's life, followed by a time of sharing and a meal, will begin at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, June 11th at the Grange on Lummi Island. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

BOYE, Harold J. - Funeral services for Harold J. "Hal" Boye, age 68 of 7103 Brent Lane, Lynden, were conducted on Saturday, October 11, at 2:00 p.m. in New Life Fellowship with Revs. Ronald Slater and John Ruhlman officiating, Private family interment services preceded at 1:00 p.m. in Monumenta Cemetery. Mr. Boye, who died in a Bellingham hospital on Thursday, October 9, (1980), was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved to the Lynden area with his wife, Geraldine from VanNuys, California in 1975. They were married in North Hollywood, California on December 31, 1934. A World War II Navy Veteran, Mr. Boye had attended New Life Fellowship and was the retired superintendent of the North Hollywood Post Office where he had been employed for thirty years. After his retirement from the Post Office he was also employed by Warner Brothers Studio for seven years. He is survived by his wife Geraldine, two daughters, Cheryl and her husband Clark Whitney of Soldotna, Alaska and Karen and her husband Richard McGahan of Nikiski, Alaska; five grandchildren, Kara Edwards and Terry, Geraldine, Richard, Jr., and Leah McGahan; an aunt, Mrs Florence Judd of Lynden and a cousin, Mrs. Margaret Brim also of Lynden. Funeral services were under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden. [wife was Geraldine Downs]

BOYER, Charles R. – At his request, there will be no service for Charles Robert Boyer of Bellingham. Mr. Boyer died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 74. Mr. Boyer was born Nov. 18, 1926. Mr. Boyer served with the 103rd Airborne during World War II. He also served with the military police. Mr. Boyer was a mason and he contributed to much of the stonework on Bellingham's South Side. One grandchild died previously. Survivors include son Charles W. Boyer and daughter Linda M. Robson, brothers William and George and sister Dorothy, one grandchild, one great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Nov 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOYER, Della Mae, age 77, who resided at the Mt. Baker Apts., passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, Sept. 1, (1959) following an extended illness. Mrs. Boyer was a lifetime resident of Bellingham and vicinity and was a member of the Holly Rebekah Lodge No. 153, Daughters of America Council No. 3 and also the Kulshan Thimble Club. She leaves to survive one daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Augustine of Bellmont, Calif., also two sons, William M. and Jack Albert, both in California; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Hunter of Bellingham, Mrs. Lydia Boley of Vancouver, B.C. Several nieces and nephews. Rev. James B. Hughes will officiate at funeral services Friday, Sept., 4, at 2 o'clock in the Chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral home. The remains will be forwarded to Sonora, Calif., for interment. Honorary pall bearers will include Gary Richardson, Harry Hunter, Nicholas DuPonti, Chester Iverson, Mandel Mystrom, Walter Todd.

BOYER, Fred Leon, age 25, of 528 Burton Road, passed away in a local hospital Friday, March 7, (1947). Mr. Boyer had been a resident of this community all his life and was a member of the Assembly of Christians, was a graduate of the first class from the new Bellingham high school, and was a member of the Musicians' Protective Union, Local No. 451, A. F. M. Surviving relatives are the widow, Dorothy M.; two sons, Larry Leon and Richard Allen, all at home; grandfather, Mr. M. L. Bangle and brother, John L., all of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Etta Southern, of Sequim; grandfather, Mr. M. L. Bangle and three aunts, Mrs. Grace Nevers, Mrs. Lotta Miles and Mrs. Dorothy Waschke, all of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted Monday, March 10, at 3 p.m. by Mr. Harry Brownlee. Final resting place, Saxon Cemetery.

BOYER, Harold W. - Ferndale resident Harold W. Boyer died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1993, at St. Joseph Hospital, Main Campus. He was 62. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. today at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5800 Northwest Road. Visitation will be held at the church the hour before the service. Mr. Boyer was born Nov. 9, 1930, in Springfield, Ill., to James and Erma Boyer. He served in the Army during the Korean War, receiving a Purple Heart. Mr. Boyer was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Survivors include his wife, Marlyn Boyer, of the family home; sons Ronald Boyer, Danniel Boyer and Glenn Boyer, all of Ferndale; Darrell Boyer of Bellingham, Harold Boyer Jr. of Fullerton, Calif., and Jerry Boyer of Visalia, Calif.; daughters Diana Silver and Delorise Carter, both of Ferndale, and Linda Wright of Bellingham; sisters Rosalie Deeter of Sumas, Thelma Schmalshop of Richfield, Ill., Wilma Dill of Lewiston, Mo., Martha Smith of Quincy, Ill.; Ruby Van Loock of Snohomish, and Mary Dabney and Lucille Plunk of Outlook, Wash.; and brothers James Myles Boyer of Custer, David Lee Boyer of Greeley, Colo.; John Eugene Boyer of Ferndale; and Roger Dale Boyer of Battle Creek, Mich. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Jan 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOYER, John L., age 75, of Bellingham died Jan. 3, 1984. He was a driver for Gerritt Freight Lines for many years, a member of the Teamsters Local 231 & the Eagles Lodge No. 31. John was a life-long area resident. Surviving is his wife Anne; a sister, Etta Southern in Yuma, AZ; an aunt & uncle, Mr. & Mrs. William Waschka; 5 nieces & 1 nephew. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 6 at 10:30 a.m. in the Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Rev. Norval Bunch officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home until 8:00 p.m. this evening. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel, Sunset & James. [born Sept. 9, 1908 at Saxon]

BOYER, Lucile L. of 1200 Birchwood, died Fri., Nov. 20, 1981 at the age of 96. She was a member of the Followers of Christ Church & employed as a seamstress for many years. She was also a member of the Clerks Union. She is survived by her son, John Boyer of Bellingham; a daughter, Etta Southern in Arizona; a sister, Dorothera Waschke of Bellingham; 6 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tues., Nov. 24, 1981 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck with interment to follow in the Saxon Cemetery. [born in 1885 in SD]

BOYER, Robert, age 72 years, of Lynden, Washington, passed away Thursday, January 10, (1952) at a local hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Boyer had lived in this vicinity for the past two years. He leaves to survive, a brother, Monty A. of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted from the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist Jerns funeral home Monday, January 14, at 2 p.m. by the Rev. L. R. White. Interment, Woodlawn.

BOYER, William Alfred, age 75, a longtime Bellingham resident, died June 28, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. Mr. Boyer was born on August 8, 1921 to Edward and Artie May Boyer at Curtis, Washington. He moved with his family to Toledo, Washington as a young child. In 1941, he graduated from high school, then entered the U.S. Navy, serving for four years during WWII. While in the Navy, he became an electrician and continued working in that profession for 40 years of his adult life. He enjoyed sports of all kinds including baseball, bowling, fishing, and golf. He was a member of Bellingham Golf and Country Club for about 25 years. He also was a life member of the Bellingham Elks #194 and IBEW Local 191. On October 2, he and Jean Roberts were married in Bellingham. The couple has resided here since that time. Relatives include his wife Jean Boyer of Bellingham, two sons, Don Roberts of Bellingham and Greg Roberts and his wife Aleta of Bellingham; three grandchildren, Melanie, Lisa and Allan; and a sister Elsie Grossman of Longview, Washington. Mr. Boyer was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Margaret Ketola, Ruth Steffa and Myrtle Hogeland. At his request there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Westford Funeral Home.

BOYKER, Bess E., age 72, of 1224 Cornwall Avenue, passed away in a local hospital Monday, Jan. 29, (1962). The widow of Bruce F. Boyker, she had resided here the past 35 years and was a member of the First Christian Church. Survivors are one sister, Mrs. March A. Nelson, San Francisco, Calif.; three nieces, Mrs. Bernice Swanson, Tacoma; Mrs. Winston Thornhill, Tacoma; Mrs. Arnold Moe, Fortuna, Calif. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Walter R. Naff on Thursday at 10 a.m., followed by graveside services at Lakeview Cemetery in Seattle at 2 p.m.

BOYKER, Bruce F., age 64, of 1224 Cornwall Avenue, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, March 14, (1951). Mr. Boyker had for many years been the secretary-treasurer of the Pacific Veneer & Plywood Company, and leaves to survive his widow, Bessie F., at home; two sisters, Mrs. Naomi Shell, of Montesano, Wash., and Mrs. Elizabeth Webster, of Glendale, Calif.; four brothers, Omey and Max, both of Kent, Wash., Harry, of Lincoln, Neb., and Charles Gibb, of Newburg, Ore. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Ray S. Wagner, Friday, March 16, at 10 a.m., followed by graveside services at Lakeview Cemetery in Seattle at 2 p.m.

BOYKIN, Alphus J., age 63, passed away in Bellingham on Sunday, June 6, 2004. All are welcome to attend a gathering in Mr. Boykin's honor on Friday, June 11, at 1:00 pm at the home of Jackie Lehmann, 3811 Gala Loop, Bellingham, 733-3668 or 671-1981. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Jun 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOYKIN, Jerome Graham "Jerry" 1944-1997. A memorial service for Jerome (Jerry) Graham Boykin of Birch Bay will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Blaine High School Ken Waters Gymnasium, with Pastor Mike Rohrbach officiating. Mr. Boykin passed away Friday, May 16, (1997) after battling cancer for the past nine months. He was 52 years old. Jerry was born in Wilson, North Carolina, and lived in Whatcom County for the past fifty years. He resided at Birch Bay Village for 30 of those years and was a 31 year employee of Georgia Pacific Corp. He was also a 25 year volunteer firefighter for District 13, played softball for Pottle Const. for 20 years, and until his illness, was playing coed softball with Pottles. Jerry had spent a lot of his years volunteering for various activities at the Blaine school district, and had been a member of the Army National Guard. Jerry was a 1962 graduate of Ferndale high school, enjoyed snow skiing, golfing, elk hunting, beachcombing, softball and watching his children participate in sporting activities. Jerry will be truly missed by all of his family, relatives, friends, and co-workers. For the smile he always had and for the smile he put on their faces. From his quick wit of one liners that flowed like water, and sense of humor that was the greatest. Survivors include his wife of 30 years Janice of the family home; son Jay C. of Ferndale, daughter Jerilynn of the family home; daughter-in-law to be Ann Sjolund; parents Hilton and Catherine Boykin of Ferndale; sister Teresa Pederson and husband Gordy of Marietta, Ga.; sister Donna Saab and husband Al of Ferndale; sister-in-law Bonnie Harkleroad and husband Dave of Birch Bay, 6 nephews, 2 nieces, 2 great nieces & 2 great nephews. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

BOYKIN, Lucille E. - Services for Lucille E. Boykin, 38, will be at 2 p.m. Mon at Moles Funeral Home. Mrs. Boykin, 2446 Lin Court, Custer, died Fri. (June 9, 1989) at a local hospital. She was born May 19, 1951, in Everett, where she grew up. She moved to Whatcom County 20 years ago. Mrs. Boykin was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ferndale. She is survived by her husband, A. J., of the family home; two sons Beau Boykin and Toby Boykin and two daughters Rachel Boykin and Dawn Boykin, all of the family home; parents John E. Cassil of Auburn and Emma Cassil of Everett; a brother John L. Cassil of Everett; and numerous aunts, uncles and other relatives. The Rev. Ralph Poulson of the First Baptist Church of Ferndale will officiate. Burial will follow at Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jun 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOYKIN, William Elmer - A memorial service for "Bill" Boykin of Lynden will be at 2 p.m. Fri. at Intalco Aluminum Co.'s Totem Terrace. Mr. Boykin died Sun., Mar. 22, 1998. He was 58. Born Mar. 26, 1939 to Ben and Roxie Lambright Boykin in Buffalo, Texas, he married Delores Pritchett July 27, 1958 in Sumas. He served in the U.S. Air Force at Tripler Air Force Base in Oahu, Hawaii, for 4 years and worked as a truck driver at Intalco for 29 years. Mr. Boykin enjoyed motorcycle riding, playing and listening to country music, fishing, camping and art. He was a member of the Teamsters union and safe Drivers Million Mile Club. He was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Boykin, in 1986 and his father in 1981. Survivors include his wife of Lynden, son Michael Boykin of Deming, daughters Anita Cunningham of Bellingham and Verilee Boykin of Lynden, brother A. J. Boykin of Ferndale, sisters Bertha Graham of Rockdale, Texas and Iva Lou Marmen of Palestine, Texas, mother Roxie Johnston of Palestine, 7 grandchildren and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Mar 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOYLE, Hattie E., died Feb. 18, (1988) in Sonoma, CA at the age of 91. She was born in Iola, KS; raised in B'ham. Graduated from B'ham Normal School, Washington State College & University of Washington. She was the daughter of the late Charles & Fanella Eakin and she was the sister of the late Leslie M. Eakin. She taught in the Washington state school system for 37 years and was a member of the Eastern Star & Rebecca Lodge. She is survived by her sons, Charles L. Boyle of Fenton, Missouri and Alex F. Boyle of Vista, CA and her daughter Mary A. Boyle of Sonoma, CA and 5 grandchildren. Her ashes will be interned at Bayview Cemetery, May 31, 1988 at 11 a.m. Rev. Berney of the Garden Street United Methodist Church officiating.

BOYNTON, Dr. George E., Sr., age 95, well known physician & surgeon of Mt. Vernon passed away Sat. June 17, 1978 in Stanwood. He was born Aug. 16, 1882 in Illinois & as an infant he moved with his parents to Carver, Mass. where he was educated. He received his degree in Medicine at the Univ. of Boston in 1908. He interned at the Boston General Hospital & came to Mt. Vernon in 1910 where he began his practice until his retirement in 1972. He was married to Elsie L. Siemons in B'ham. May 16, 1912. She preceded him in death in 1975. He had been a resident of Camano Is. since 1952. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Camano Chapel, IOOF Lodge, Mt. Vernon, Skagit Co. Medical Society, the American Medical Assn. & a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Survivors; 2 daughters; Mrs. Wayne (Nancy) Booth of Seattle. Mrs. Gil (Janet) Larson of LaConner. 2 sons; George E. Boynton Jr. of Seattle & John A. Boynton of Mt. Vernon. Brother, W. O. Boynton of Camano, Is. 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Kern Funeral Chapel, Mt. Vernon, Weds. June 21st at 1 p.m. Burial in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery.

BOYNTON, Dr. Solon Richard Sr., age 81, of 2120 Lummi Island Shore Rd., passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, July 4, (1961). Dr. Boynton was a graduate of the Boston University School of Medicine, and came to Bellingham immediately upon graduation to open his first office in the Roth block. A few years later he moved into what is now the Bellingham National Bank Building where he practiced for 40 years. Dr. and Mrs. Boynton built their new home at Portage in 1953 where he continued his practice. During his residence in Bellingham he was very active in church affairs, having served as president of the board of the Advent Christian Church. Dr. Boynton was a former chief of staff of St. Luke's General Hospital; was a member of the Board of Health from 1913 to 1923; was a member and past president of the Washington State Homeopathic Medical Association; was a member of the American Medical Association, the Washington State Medical Society from which he was the recipient of a 50-year pin at special ceremonies of that organization, and was a member of the Whatcom County Medical Society. Dr. Boynton's lodge affiliations include the Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Woodmen of the World and Maccabees. Surviving relatives are his widow, Susie N. at home; four daughters, Mrs. Ethel Crook of Bellingham, Mrs. Louis T. Nielson of Spokane, Mrs. Paul Friedmann of Altadena, Calif., and Mrs. Gerald Cruea of Bellevue, Wash.; one son, Dr. Solon R. Boynton Jr. of Bellingham; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Dr. George E. Boynton of Mount Vernon and Camano Island, Wash. and William Otis Boynton of Seattle, also many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Allan G. Wood, assisted by the Revs. Earl F. Crouse and Norvel Richardson, Friday, July 7, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

BOYNTON, Steven John - Funeral services for Steven John Boynton, age 21, of 3122 Eldridge Ave., will be Mon. Oct. 26, 10:30 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Al Currier & Rev. David B. Crook officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Steven passed away Thurs. Oct. 22, 1981. He is survived by his parents, Dr. & Mrs. Solon R. Boynton of City; grandmother, Mrs. Jessie Dibble; 2 brothers, Solon III of Olympia, Clayton of City; 3 sisters, Marie Boynton of New York City, Catherine Boynton of Seattle, Joyce Boynton of City; numerous other relatives including an uncle Clayton Dibble & an aunt Ethel Crook, both of City. He was a lifetime Bellingham resident and member of Advent Christian Church. [drowned in Jacuzzi at a fitness center]

BOYNTON, Susie C., age 97 of 415 N. State died Wed. April 1, 1981. A resident of this community since 1906, Mrs. Boynton was a member of The Advent Christian Church; Chapter F. P.E.O.; D.A.R.; One of the organizers of St. Luke's Hospital Assistance league & Bellingham P.T.A. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Solon R. Boynton and is survived by 1 son Dr. Solon R. & wife Elva Boynton, Jr. of City, 4 daughters, Ethel Crook of City; Hope & husband Paul Friedmann of Altadena, Calif., Betty & husband Louis Nielsen of Mt. Vernon, Lois & husband Robert Stevenson of New Canaan, Conn.; 17 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tues. April 7 at 3 p.m. at the Advent Christian Church, 2100 Broadway, with Rev. Al Currier, Rev. David Crook & Rev. Paul C. Cantelon officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

BOYS, Mary Louise, age 78, of 1441 Iron Street, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, July 29, (1953) following an extended illness. Mrs. Boys had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 53 years and had spent 32 of those years in the North Bellingham district. She is a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church. Mrs. Boys is survived by four sons, Merl of Seattle, Leonard of Reno, Nev., Clair of Wenatchee, and Wayne of Hollywood, Calif.; one brother, Fraser Jenkins, of Bellingham; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 3, at 3 p.m. within the Monroe Funeral Chapel with the Rev. George Baird officiating. Interment, family plot Woodlawn.

BOZARTH, Horace William - Holy Rosary will be recited by the Rev. Father Patrick Burke in Telford's Chapel of The Valley, Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Apostle's Catholic Church Monday morning at 11 a.m. with Monsignor P. J. O'Sullivan, Monsignor Maurice Galvin, the Rev. Father Arthur L. Dussault, S. J. (Vice-President of Gonzaga University) and the Rev. Father Joseph A. Graaff, celebrant. The mass will be followed by the State Grange Memorial Service. Concluding interment services will follow on Tuesday in Greenacres Memorial Park at 3 p.m. [d. 2 Jun 1976 E. Wenatchee]

BOZARTH, BURL - Graveside services for Burl Bozarth, 66, 3801 South Pass Road, Everson, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Nooksack Cemetery, with the Rev. David Hungerford officiating. Mr. Bozarth died Monday at his home. He was born Jan. 18, 1920, in Topeka, Kan., and lived in the Everson area since May 1980. He married his wife, Emma, in Reno, Nev., on May 1, 1948. Mr. Bozarth was an army veteran of World War II and worked 29 years as a mail carrier in San Jose, Calif., before moving to Everson. He was a member of Los Gatos Christian Church near San Jose and a member of the U.S. Postal Workers Union. Survivors in addition to his wife are a son Burl Jr. of Fort Jones, Calif.; a stepson, William Whittiker of Hollister, Calif.; four daughters Connie Perry and Melody Bozarth of San Jose; Peggy Wilson of Everson and Diane Dobin of Fremont, Calif.; his mother Mrs. Rosa Bozarth of Bellingham; 22 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers and a sister. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Apr 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOZICH, Edith M. of 2221 Zell Road in Ferndale died Wed. July 17, 1996 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 86. A private service will be held. Born Mar. 20, 1910, in Elbertfeld, Germany, she immigrated to the United States in 1928. She married John Bozich in 1942 and lived in New York, Florida and California before moving to Whatcom County in 1968. Mrs. Bozich enjoyed reading, growing African violets and the opera. Survivors include her husband of the family home; son Michael Bozich of Ferndale; stepson John Bozich of North Carolina; 3 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Jul 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOZICH, John J., age 93, of Ferndale, passed away Friday, the 17th of October 2003. A 35 year resident of Whatcom County, John was born in Johnstown, PA on March 21, 1910 to John and Annie (Bukovac) Bozich. John served in the U.S. Army and Merchant Marines. During WWII, he built ships in Florida for the war. He was married to Edith Miesel for 53 years. Edith preceded him in death in 1996. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on his property, and spoiling his great-grandchildren and his dog, Hunter. John is survived by his sons, John Jr. of Florida, Michael Bozich and wife Judy of Ferndale grandchildren Kaye Owens and husband Lynn, Leigh Bozich, April Headrick and husband Jason, Kim Bozich, Chris Bozich great-grandchildren Mackenzie Headrick & Jason Headrick Jr. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 24, at 2:00 p.m., at Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Oct 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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