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WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES BRA

BRAATEN, Henry, age 93 of 9592 Axlund Rd., Lynden passed away in a Bellingham hospital Sat. March 6, 1982. A retired farmer, Mr. Braaten was born in Trail County, N. Dakota & moved to the Lynden area with his wife, Betsy from Upham, N. Dakota in 1941. Member of the Lutheran Church, was also a member of Darigold & Western Farmers Assoc. He was married to his wife, Betsy in Upham, N. Dakota on April 2, 1927. Survived by his wife Betsy; a daughter, Mrs. Delores & husband Claude Parrish of Scotia, Calif.; 10 grand & 10 great grandchildren; 4 sisters-in-law & a brother-in-law; numerous nieces & nephews. He was also preceded by a son Gerald in 1967. Services will be conducted Wed. March 10 at 10 a.m. in Zion Lutheran Church, 7215 Valleyview Rd., Ferndale with Rev. Robert E. Johnson officiating. Private family interment will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park at 11 a.m. [b. Feb. 24, 1889]
BRACHER, Frances H. died May 12, 1997. She was 94 years old. Frances was born February 12, 1903, in Renovo, PA. She lived in Renovo and Vancouver, B.C., before settling in Seattle and graduating from the University of Washington. Frances was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Queen Anne Hill, and Christ Episcopal Church in the University District. She was a member of Sarah Buchanan Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the American Association of University Women. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Sr. and her son Franklin. She is survived by Frank's sons Steve and Charles, her son Arthur Jr. and his children Matthew, Mark and Kimberly. Memorial Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, May 19, at Bleitz Funeral Home, Seattle.
BRACKEN, Newton Craig, age 79, of 1509 East Victor, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, Feb. 20, (1955). Mr. Bracken had been a resident of this community the past six years and was a retired banker. Mr. Bracken was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Kansas, a past master and life member of Philipsburg Lodge No. 184, A.F. & A. M. in Philipsburg, Kansas, member of Scottish Rite Bodies in Topeka, Kansas, York Rite in Kirwin, Kansas, and a past patron of O. E. S. in Philipsburg, Kansas. Surviving relatives include two sons, Craig of Bellingham and Theodore of Skagway, Alaska, and six grandchildren. Services will be conducted from the First Presbyterian Church in Philipsburg, Kan., Tuesday, March 1 at 2:00 p.m. Final resting place Phillipsburg Cemetery. [b. Dec. 14, 1875 IL]
BRACKEN, Dorathea Edna Hays (age 85) entered into rest on June 15, 2008 in Bellingham, WA. She was born on October 11, 1922 in Oak Park, IL to Frederick and Viola (Longwell) Woerthwein. After graduating from Austin High School and Wright Junior College in Chicago, she joined the Navy during WWII and was stationed in Washington, D.C. She was a 1958 graduate of the University of Washington School of Nursing, Harborview Division, and received a Masters in Nursing from the University in 1965. She was supervisor at Renton Hospital, served as a school nurse in Bellingham, taught at Bellingham Voc. Tech. School, and was Nursing Care Consultant with WA State for 17 years before retiring. Dorathea was preceded in death in 1993 by her husband of 49 years, Ernest John Hays of Auburn, WA, whom she married in Bethesda, MD, while both served in the Navy. In 1999 she married Kenneth O. Bracken of Toledo, Ohio. Together, they traveled extensively while maintaining homes in both Bellingham, WA and Toledo, OH to be near both families. She was a member of Church of the Assumption in Bellingham where she had served on the parish council, as coordinator of lectors, and a Eucharist Minister, In Toledo, she attended Blessed Sacrament Church where she served as Lector. She was a member of the American Nurses Assn., Catholic Daughters of America, Whatcom Weavers, Peace Arch Weavers, and Gourmet Weavers. Dorathea is survived by her husband, Kenneth O. Bracken, son David E. Hays and wife Lisa of Alaska, daughter Judith A. Holz and husband Howard of Bellingham, grandchildren Eric Holz and wife Christine, Holly Hays-Ince, and Matthew Hays, and by great-grandchild, Jacob Holz. She is also survived by stepchildren Jim and wife Cory Bracken of (OH), Tom Bracken of (MI), Susan Bracken of (OH), Diana Bracken of (OH), and Mary Bracken of (MD), along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister-in-law, Alice Woerthwein of Bow, NH. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2008 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. followed by Rosary Services at Jerns Funeral Chapel 800 E. Sunset Dr., Bellingham. Christian Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 20, 2008 at 10:35 a.m. at Assumption Church in Bellingham. Interment will be at Ten Mile Cemetery following the funeral service at 12 noon. Jerns Funeral Chapel Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jun 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
BRACKER, Harry, age 82 of 3021 Lindberg Ave., passed away Saturday, August 15, (1964) following a brief illness. Mr. Bracker had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 20 years. Survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Violet Powell of Tacoma, 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday August 18 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel, Rev. Kenneth Daugs officiating. Cremation to follow.
BRACKETT, George, age 93 years, Blaine, Wash., passed away Friday, May 25, (1945). Mr. Brackett had been a pioneer of Blaine for the past 60 years. No immediate relatives survive. The remains are at the funeral home of McKinney, Blaine, where funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 28, Rev. E. P. Thomas officiating. Cremation will follow. [b. May 13, 1852 in ME]
BRACKINREED, Ethyl I., age 77, of 2115 Young St., passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday, Sept. 29, (1959). Mrs. Brackinreed had resided in Bellingham for the past 56 years; was a member of the Spanish - American War Veterans Auxiliary. Survivors are two sons, Elden of Bellingham, and Foster, of Burlington; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Art Barker, of Bellingham; numerous nieces and cousins. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Fr. W. Robert Webb, Thursday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.
BRACKINREED, Lottie J. - Graveside service for Lottie J. Brackinreed, age 62, of 1414 E. Maple St. will be Monday Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. at Bay View Cemetery with Rev. Carl O. Fischer of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation hours Sunday 4 to 8 p.m. and Monday 8 a.m. till noon at Jones Funeral Home. Mrs. Brackinreed passed away Wed. Oct. 12, 1983. She was preceded in death by her husband Elden in May, 1983. She is survived by a son, Brian & wife Katie Brackinreed; grandsons, Andy & Aaron Brackinreed all of Tualatin, Oregon; step-mother Marie Just, City; 3 sisters, Marie Brandt of Sekiu, Wash., Frieda & husband Jack McCartney, City, Louise & husband Louis Ramuta of Alderwood Manor, Wash; 2 brothers, Joe & wife Mary Just of Livermore, Calif., Dick Just of Seattle; numerous nieces, nephews & cousins. [b. April 23, 1921 at Lyman, WA]
BRACKINREED, Elden - Graveside service for Elden Brackinreed, age 66 of 1414 E. Maple St., will be Friday May 13 at 3 p.m. at Bay View Cemetery with Rev. Carl O. Fischer of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation hours Friday May 13, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Mr. Brackinreed passed away Tues. May 10, 1983. He is survived by his wife Lottie, to whom he was married for 35 years; son, Brian & wife Katie Brackinreed; grandchildren, Andy & Aaron Brackinreed, all of Tualatin, Oregon; several nieces, nephews & cousins. Preceded in death by parents, William & Ethyl Brackinreed; and brother, Foster Brackinreed. A lifetime resident of Bellingham; retired general foreman for Pacific Pearl Seafoods having been employed there for 20 years and a member of Teamsters Local No. 231.
BRACKINREED, William A., age 83, of 2115 Young St., passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, Feb. 25, (1959). Mr. Brackinreed had resided in Bellingham for the past 57 years; was a retired machinist; was a member of the Methodist Church; was a veteran of the Spanish-American War and a member of the United Spanish-American War Veterans and the Weisenberger Camp No. 8. Survivors are his widow, Ethyl, at home; two sons, Elden, of Bellingham and Foster, of Burlington; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces in the East. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Calvin W. Moore, Friday, Feb. 27, at 11:30 a.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.
BRACKNEY, Edmond - Services for Edmond Brackney, 80, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Allan Wood officiating. Burial in Greenacres Cemetery will follow. Mr. Brackney, a member of the Master Barbers Union died Sunday (Sept. 18, 1960).
BRACKMAN, Katherine L. - A funeral for Katherine Louise Brackman, 44, of Surrey, B.C., will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Helen's Anglican Church, Surrey. Burial will follow at Lakeside Cemetery in Sumas. Miss Brackman died Thursday (Aug. 9, 1990) in Surrey. She was born Sept. 23, 1945 in England. Survivors include her parents, Russell and Violet Brackman of Sumas; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Avalon-Surrey Funeral Home in Surrey.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Aug 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
BRACKMAN, Violet, formerly of Sumas, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1993 in Delta, B.C. She was 87. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Lakeside Cemetery with the Rev. John Leaf officiating. Mrs. Brackman was born Feb. 2, 1906 to John William and Marion Calquhoun Burnett Godley in Oxford, England. She married Russell Brackman in England and they moved to Whatcom County in 1946. She had lived in White Rock, B.C., for the past 25 years. A son, John, died in 1981 and a daughter, Kathryn, died in 1992. Survivors include her former husband, Russell, of Sumas; sisters Naomi Sherwood of Massachusetts and Mary Godley of England; and brother Peter Godley of Maine. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Dec 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
BRADBURN, Carlos - A graveside service for Carlos "Simmie" Eldon Bradburn of Everett will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Saxton (sic) Cemetery near Acme, with the Rev. Karen Dodson officiating. Mr. Bradburn died Monday, Sept. 18, 2000, at Group Health Hospital in Redmond. He was 66. Born June 8, 1934, to Eugene and Millie Wilson in Paul's Valley, Okla., he graduated from Nooksack High School in 1953. Mr. Bradburn served in the U.S. Air Force for four years and was honorably discharged in 1958. He worked as a truck driver for various companies in Washington for more than 30 years. Mr. Bradburn married Lynne Tuttle. He was a member of the Saint Bernard Club of America, the Saint Bernard Club of Puget Sound and the Willamette Valley Saint Bernard Club. He loved his dogs Chief, Quana, Aziza, Striker and Mama Toot, and enjoyed showing his dogs in the Western Washington area and taking them to weight-pulling trials, with the highest weight pulled by Chiefer at 2,240 pounds. His father and sister Norma Joe (Bradburn) Shadbolt died previously. Survivors include his wife of the family home, daughters Diana Thornton and Kara Oleson, sons Douglas and David Bradburn and Tim Baker, mother of Lynden, sisters Lillian LaDon Bradburn and Ana Lyn Herrick, five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Sep 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
BRADDON, Harland R., 49, lifetime resident of Blaine passed away in a Bellingham hospital, Saturday, May 12th, (1973). Mr. Braddon was born in Blaine, April 23, 1924 and had spent his entire life there. He was a fisherman and a charter member of the Blaine Eagles Lodge and the Custer Gun Club. Surviving are two daughters; Jerre McFarland and Sandi Ambrose both of Blaine. His mother, Mrs. Sarah Andrus of Soap Lake. A brother Jerry and a sister Audrey Ives both of Blaine. Two grandchildren, Brad Ambrose and Heidi McFarland, several nieces and nephews also survive. Private funeral services were held in Veroske's McKinney Funeral Home, Tuesday, May 15 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Julia Brand officiating. Cremation followed the funeral services.
BRADEN, Lawrence E., age 66, of 2710 Lafayette Street, passed away recently due to drowning. Mr. Braden had been a resident of Bellingham for many years and was a magazine salesman. He leaves no known surviving relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 30, (1955) at 11 a.m. within the Cathedra Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. W. Robert Webb, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. Interment Bay View.
BRADER, Isaiah, age 83 years, of 2201 Valencia St., passed away at the family home Sunday, Sept. 7, (1952). Mr. Brader was a retired carpenter, having lived in Bellingham since 1929. He is survived by his wife, Lillian M.; one son, Charles M., of Los Angeles, one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Halley, of Bellingham; three brothers, Joe, of Omaha, Neb., Robert, of Minneapolis, Calvin, of Los Angeles; one sister, Mrs. E. Sutton, of Omaha, Neb. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Sept. 11, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Bertha Broyle officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
BRADFIELD, Martha J., age 71, of 2809 Kulshan Street, passed away in a local hospital Friday, Dec. 28, (1951). Mrs. Bradfield had resided in this community for the past 34 years and was a member of the Calvary Pentecostal Church. Surviving relatives are one son, Harold of Selah, Wash.; one daughter, Mrs. Ann Fuller of Oklahoma City, Okla.; eight grandchildren and two sisters. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. David S. Land and the Rev. Margaret Copley Wednesday, January 2, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
BRADFORD, Ada, age 78, of 915 Twenty-fourth Street, passed away at a local hospital Tuesday, March 6, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Bradford had been a resident of this community for the past 15 years and was a member of the Christian Church. Surviving relatives include three daughters, Mrs. Florence Sease at home, Mrs. Una Davis, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Anne McGregor, of Phoenix, Ariz.; three sons, Roy Manes, of Bellingham, Sam Manes, of Kalkaska, Mich., and James Manes, of Los Angeles, Calif.; 19 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; two brothers, William Hathaway, of Little Rock, Ark., and Edward Hathaway, of Richland, Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Simmons, of Sedalia, Mo., and Mrs. George Shubert and Mrs. Harry Casner, both of Joplin, Mo. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 10, at 10 a.m. within the Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Arlo B. Bristow, pastor of the First Christian Church officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
BRADFORD, Alice Katherine – Former Bellingham resident Alice Katherine Bradford died January 30, 2006, in Cortez, Colorado. It was her desire that her family gather to celebrate her life at her home church when convenient. A memorial service of Holy Communion will be celebrated by Pastor Richard L. Christensen at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, August 10, 2006, in the chapel of Faith Lutheran Church, followed by interment of her ashes in the columbarium. Alice was born July 9, 1922 in Santa Ana, California to Leola Meacham Bradford and Halley James Bradford. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Enid, and her brothers Errol, Robert and Preston. She was married in 1942 to the Rev. Wilbur Otis Fogg, who died in 1983. Alice is survived by her four children and their families: son David Fogg and wife Susan of San Jose, Costa Rica; daughters Cecilia Whitehurst and husband Troy of Kemah, Texas; Dana Fogg of Bellingham; Margaret Bristol and husband Jim of Mancos, Colorado, where Alice lived since 2003. She leaves five grandchildren: Joseph Chojnacki, Andrew Chojnacki, Michael Fogg, Rachel Reinhold, and Lon Springer.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Aug 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
BRADFORD, Bruce M., age 33, of 1007 Roanoke St., Seattle, passed away in a Seattle hospital Sunday, Aug. 16, (1959). Mr. Bradford had been a resident of this community for many years before moving to Seattle 2 years ago; was a member of the Advent Christian Church; was a member of Teamster's Union Local No. 741, and worked for United Truck Lines. Surviving relatives include the widow; Marlene at the family home; a son, Randall at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Bradford of Seattle; a brother, Kenneth of Murray Hill, N. J.; and his grandfather, Fred Parsons of Edmonds, Washington. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Revs. Dan Keepers and Paul Vannah, Wed., Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. Final resting place Sumas Cemetery. Casketbearers will be the Rev. Earl Crouse, Gordon Forbes, James Roland, Edwin Kohn, Duane Hanson, and Kenneth Hamilton.
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BRADFORD, Thomas Herman, age 93, 1230 Indian Street, passed away Tuesday, September 8, (1964). Mr. Bradford was an engineer for the Northern Pacific Railway before retiring; a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and a fifty-year member of Fairhaven Lodge No. 73, F. & A.M. Survivors are his widow, Beatrice A., at home; three sons, Walter, Sedro Woolley; Leonard, city; William, Sedro Woolley; four daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Renfro, Sedro Woolley; Mrs. Natalie Truax, city; Mrs. Phyllis Bryan, Sedro Woolley; Mrs. Barbara Vaughan, Lake Tahoe, Calif.; twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Private services will be conducted by the Rev. Father W. Robert Webb and officers of Fairhaven Lodge No. 73, F. & A.M., Thursday, September 10 at 4 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, followed by cremation.
BRADLEY, Annie Elizabeth, age 65, of 2715 Walnut St., passed away at home Tuesday, Nov. 3, (1959). Mrs. Bradley had been a resident of this community for the past 50 years; was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church; Daughters of the King; Birchwood Garden Club, and the Laundry and Dry Cleaners Local No. 127. Surviving relatives include a sister, Miss Florence Burgess of Bellingham; a brother, John W. Burgess of Seattle; a step-daughter, Miss Elizabeth S. Bradley of this city, and two nieces and a nephew in California. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Father W. Robert Webb Thursday, Nov. 5, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.
BRADLEY, Alatha, age 62 years, of Lynden, Route No. 3, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, September 21, (1955) following a short illness. Mrs. Bradley had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 50 years. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd E.; one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Petersen, Bellingham; one son, Donald, Everson, Rt. No. 1; two foster daughters, Mrs. Jane Knaack, Seattle, and Mrs. Jean Berntsen, Norfolk, Va.; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Olive Osgoodby, Gardenia, Calif.; Mrs. Florence Stearns, Redding, Calif. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 24, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, with the Rev. Floyd Wells officiating. Interment in Lynden Cemetery.
BRADLEY, David Alvin, 42, of Kennewick died July 11, (1986) in Kennewick. Mr. Bradley was born June 23, 1944, in Bellingham. He was a building inspector. Survivors include his parents, Howard and Fay Bradley of Kennewick; a brother, Larry Bradley of Burlington; and two nieces, Laura and Jannell Bradley of Bellingham. There were no services. Cremation was at Desert Lawn Crematorium in Kennewick.
BRADLEY, Don R., age 50 who resided at 2210 Alderwood, passed away June 26, 1980. He was employed at Intalco Aluminum Corporation. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Bradley of Bellingham; 2 daughters, Laura Bradley of Bellevue; Susan Bradley of Bellingham; 1 brother & 2 sisters of Texas. Funeral services will be held Mon., June 30 at 1:30 in the Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
BRADLEY, Doris H., age 83, of 1204 W. North Street, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, February 15, (1953). Mrs. Bradley had resided in this community for the past eight years, and was a member of the First Christian Church. She leaves no immediate surviving relatives. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingswroth where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. Eugene Sabin, Wednesday, February 18, at 3 p.m. Final resting place. Greenacres Memorial Park.
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BRADLEY, Freda, 92, formerly of 118 Tromp Road, Lynden, died Saturday (Sept. 14, 1985) in a Bellingham nursing home. She was born Sept. 9, 1893, in Osnabruck, Germany, and emigrated to British Columbia in 1914 with her parents and two brothers. She married Jesse Bradley in British Columbia in 1915. Mrs. Bradley moved in 1920 to the Omak area of Okanogan County, where her husband was a logger. They came to the Lynden area in 1947. She was a homemaker and attended the First Congregational Church. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1965. Survivors include a daughter, Vera Woods of Bellingham; a granddaughter, Sandra Olsen of Bellingham; and a great-grandson. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Martin Wells officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
BRADLEY, George, age 67 of 528 Sterling Drive passed away Tuesday, January 28, (1969). Mr. Bradley was a retired sawmill worker and leaves to survive 1 son, Raymond and 1 daughter, Mrs. Florence Schreeder, both of Everett; 1 sister, Mrs. Hilda Lien and 2 brothers, Halvor and Oscar, all of Olympia. Private funeral services were held Thursday, January 30 in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home followed by cremation.
BRADLEY, Geraldine Berwick died Thursday, March 5, 1998. She was 64. She was born Jan. 1, 1934, in Bellingham to Vera and W. R. Pitts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Bradley. Survivors include her sons, Michael D. Berwick and John W. Berwick; a daughter, Evelyn M. Berwick; mother Vera Pitts; four grandchildren; sisters Arlene, Elaine and Jeanann; and friends of Club 170, Everett Eagles, and American Legion. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Solie Funeral Home Chapel in Everett. Arrangements are under the care of Solie Funeral Home.
(From the Bellingham Herald, March 8, 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
BRADLEY, Glen H. - Funeral services for Mr. Glen H. Bradley, age 83, who died in Bellingham on Sunday, June 1, (1986) were conducted on Wednesday, June 4, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home with Rev. Miles Jackson officiating. Burial followed in Lynden Cemetery. Mr. Bradley, 8611 Depot Rd., No. 128; Lynden, was born on Oct. 23, 1902, and had been a life time Lynden resident. A retired agricultural worker, Mr. Bradley was the son of Lynden pioneer residents Silas and Martha Bradley. An avid hunter, Glen was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 204 of Wenatchee and was married to his wife Viola (Furness), in Everson on Feb. 28, 1942. He is survived by his wife, Viola; a brother-in-law, Mr. Glen Hardy of Everson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
BRADLEY, Grace Alverna, 91, passed away Saturday, December 30, (1972). She was a former Bellingham resident. The First Christian Church held memorial services for her with Rev. Bobby O. Edwards officiating. Surviving her are a nephew, Donald E. Richendorfer of Bellingham; a niece, Elva M. Mariotto of Everson.
BRADLEY, Harold, 54, former Lynden resident, died at Calgary, Alta., Canada, Thursday (March 13, 1952). He had resided in Lynden, where he was born, until moving to Calgary a few years ago. Included among the surviving relatives are the widow, Elanore; five sisters, Mrs. Maude Wilemson, Mrs. Elizabeth Harkoff, and Mrs. Florence Hardy, all of Lynden, and Mrs. Dorothy Nielsen, Blaine, and Mrs. Edna Kaukura, Astoria, Ore.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving are three brothers, Lloyd, John and Glenn, all of Lynden. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 19, at 2 p.m., form the Gillies Funeral Home, at Lynden, with Rev. Chester Blair officiating. Interment, Lynden Cemetery.
BRADLEY, Iver, age 81, of 611 E. North St. passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Feb. 17, (1962), following an extended illness. Mr. Bradley had been a resident for the past 60 years and was a retired commercial fisherman. Survived by his wife, Laura, 1 son, Roy at home, 2 granddaughters, Mrs. Fritz Anderson of Seattle, and Mrs. Betty Rider of Everett. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 1:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, with Rev. Myron Hilty officiating. Cremation.
BRADLEY, John W., age 74, of 1401 D St., Lynden passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Sept. 7, (1963) following an extended illness. He had been a lifetime resident of Lynden and was a retired farmer and business man from the Ferndale and Bellingham area. He was a member of the BPOE No. 191. Survivors include his wife, Laura; 2 sons, James A. of Bellingham, Howard W. of Diablo; one daughter, Mrs. Geraldine Farnsworth of Bellingham; 5 sisters, Mrs. Maude Williamson, Mrs. Elizabeth Harkoff and Mrs. Florence Hardy all of Lynden, Mrs. Edna Kukura of Astoria, Oregon, Mrs. Dorothy Nielson of Blaine; 2 brothers, Lloyd and Glen of of Lynden; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Martin Jordon officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenacres Memorial Park.
BRADLEY, Laura B., age 84, of 1401 "D" St. passed away Mon., March 15, (1976). She had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1910, and made her home in the Lynden area until 4 years ago. Surviving are two sons, James of Bellingham, Howard of Diablo Lake, a daughter Geraldine Farnsworth of Bellingham; two brothers, Max Sucee in Canada, Joseph Sucee of Bellingham; a sister, Julia Anderson in Canada and also 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services to be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel, Wed., March 17 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Marvin Jordon officiating. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.
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BRADLEY, Lloyd E., age 78 of 1269 Bradley Road, Lynden, passed away at his home Tuesday, December 8, (1964). He had been a resident of the Lynden area since 1886 and was a retired farmer. Surviving are 1 son, Donald of Lynden; 3 daughters, Mrs. Virginia Petersen of Bellingham; Mrs. Jean Berntsen of Detroit, Michigan, and Mrs. Jane Knaack of Hollister, California; 1 brother, Glen of Lynden; 5 sisters, Mrs. Maude Williamson and Mrs. Elizabeth Harkoff, both Lynden; Mrs. Dorothy Nielsen of Blaine and Mrs. Edna Kukura of Astoria, Oregon, and Mrs. Florence Hardy of Everson; also 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden Friday, December 11 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Marvin Jordan officiating. Burial will follow in the Lynden Cemetery.
BRADLEY, Mae Lois, age 70, a resident of Seattle for the past 15 years, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, March 7, (1951) following a brief illness. Mrs. Bradley is survived by her husband, Edward A., of Williams Lake, B. C.; two brothers, Lloyd Jarvis, of Myrtle Point, Ore., and Fred Jarvis, of Eugene, Ore., and one sister in New York. Private services were conducted from the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth Wednesday, March 7, followed by cremation.
BRADLEY, Manford D., age 80, who resided at 210 N. Commercial St., passed away Saturday, Oct. 1, (1969) in a local hospital following a brief illness. He was a member of the Church of the Assumption, and the Knights of Columbus. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Lillian Bradley at home; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Constantine of Renton, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Rice of Denver, Colo.; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Christian prayer services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home with Father Mitchell officiating. Requiem mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the Church of the Assumption with Father Mitchell Celebrant. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Tacoma under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.
BRADLEY, Roy, age 60 of 611 E. North, passed away Sat. Sept. 22, 1979. Mr. Bradley was a life resident of B'ham. Was a Veteran of World War II, Member of V.F.W. Post No. 1585, Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. #194. He leaves to survive 2 nieces, Mrs. Barbara Anderson and Mrs. Betty Rider both of this city. 6 grand nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wed., Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Walvatne officiating. Interment Woodlawn. [b. Jan 12, 1919 WA]
BRADLEY, Sadie L. 409 York St., age 80, passed away Monday, Oct. 28, (1974). Mrs. Bradley was a 20 year resident and was a member of the Methodist Church in Porter, Okla. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Jean Myers, City, Mrs. Connie Livermore, Ferndale; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted by Rev. Howard Armstrong Monday, Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. at Bay View Cemetery. Friends wishing to attend may meet at the Jones Funeral Home 1/2 hour earlier. [b. Nov. 26, 1893 OK]
BRADLEY, William, age 83, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, December 1, (1948). Mr. Bradley had resided in this community for 31 years and leaves to survive one daughter, Mrs. Marian Pietz, of Chicago. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. John H. Hamilton, Friday, December 3, at 10:30 a.m. Cremation.
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BRADRICK, Verne L. - A memorial service for Verne L. Bradrick of Sudden Valley will be at 2 p.m. today in Mansfield, Ohio. Mr. Bradrick died Dec. 29, 1997, in Seattle. He was 56. He was the son of Ruth Bradrick and had lived in Sudden Valley for four years. Mr. Bradrick attended the First Presbyterian Church in Bellingham and enjoyed fishing, horseback riding and travel. Survivors include his children, Matthew (Alisa) and Michele Bradrick, and three brothers, Dwayne, Gary and Darryl Bradrick. Arrangements by Faull-Stokes Mortuary of Renton.
BRADSHAW, Bert M., age 81 of Fresno, Calif., passed away Fri., Aug. 31, 1979. Mr. Bradshaw had been a resident of Fresno for many years. He was preceded in death by his loving son, Gene M. Bradshaw in Aug. of 1978. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Adele Bradshaw in Ferndale; granddaughters, Elizabeth and Reha Bradshaw both of Ferndale; sisters, Florence Hudson in Tex., Mary Barovich in Idaho, Minie Ford in Arkansas. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. Geoff Piper, Mon., Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. in Enterprise Cemetery. Burials under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
BRADSHAW, Gene Marvin, age 51, of 7240 Ham Rd., Ferndale, passed away Thurs., Aug. 3, 1978. A resident of Whatcom Co. for 11 years, he attended the Zion Lutheran Church. Mr. Bradshaw was a WWII Marine Corps veteran and worked for Intalco the last 11 years. He is survived by his wife, Adele; 2 daughters, Elizabeth and Reah both at home; his mother, Ruth Hoff of Worth, Illinois; his father, Bert M. Bradshaw of Fresno, CA; numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. at Moles Funeral Chapel, Pastor Robert Johnson officiating. Military honors and interment will follow at Enterprise Cemetery. Visiting hours Sunday from 1-4 p.m. [b. Nov. 21, 1926 IL]
BRADSHAW, Martha Clark of Everson, Washington, passed away early Thanksgiving morning. Martha was known for her sense of humor, kindness, talent and wisdom. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Bellingham, Everson Quilters Guild, Friends of the Everson Library, Tri Delta Sorority and the American Association of University Women. Born on December 10, 1940 in Williams, California, she lived in the Northwest since 1961, relocating 1-1/2 years ago to Everson from Seattle. She was employed by the Seattle Public Library for many years and had a strong interest in genealogy, sewing, music, literature and family. She leaves behind her husband James Bradshaw; 2 children, a son Paul Bullard and a daughter Karen Bullard, both of Seattle; 3 step-children, Lynn Meakin of Wales, Rick Bradshaw of Fairhaven and Laura Reed of Everson; and 9 grandchildren, Katie, Jamie and Stephanie Meakin, Brynne, Karly and Darius Bradshaw, and Abby, Max and Olivia Reed. She is also survived by two brothers and their families; Richard, Eleanor and Brenda Clark of Bakersfield, California and Robert, Molly, Andrea and Byron Clark of Citrus Heights, California. Martha bravely battled cancer for the past seven years and those close to her learned patience, courage, humor, strength, dignity, respect and grave from her example. A Memorial service will be held in Bellingham at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 30 at the First Congregational Church.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Nov 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
BRADSTOCK, Desmond G., age 53 of 1965 Eaton Street, Ferndale, passed away Sunday, April 12, 1981. Mr. Bradstock had been a resident of Lummi and Ferndale for 21 years; was a member of the Laborers Local No. 276; and is survived by his wife Margie George Bradstock of Ferndale; 1 daughter Theresa Bradstock of Ferndale; his father George Bradstock of Langford, B.C.; father-in-law Pete Navarrette of Ferndale; brother-in-law Sylvester George of Bellingham; numerous other relatives. Evening visitation at Moles Funeral Home Wednesday, April 15, 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Maynard Oss Thursday, April 16 at 10 a.m. in Moles Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Apr 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
BRADSTOCK, Margie M., age 53 of 1965 Eaton St, Ferndale, passed away Sat., March 10, 1984 in a Bellingham area hospital. She was born March 21, 1930 on Lummi Reservation. She had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom Co. She was preceded in death by her husband Desmond Bradstock. She was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic church and was active in the Lummi Sr. Citizens. She is survived by one daughter Theresa K. Bradstock of Ferndale; stepfather Pete Navarette of Ferndale; nephew Sylvester George, Jr. of Ferndale; nieces Linda Rosario of Bellingham, Patricia Smith of Bellingham; one aunt Nettie Hillaire of Bellingham; two uncles John Bill of Lummi, Joseph Bill Jr. of Lummi; five grand nieces and nephews and numerous other friends and relatives. Vigil services will be Tues., March 13 at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Moles Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be offered by Father Jack Buckalew Wed., March 14 at 10 a.m. at St. Joachims Catholic Church. Burial to follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Mar 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
BRADY, John W., age 76 of 111 Bayside Rd., passed away Sunday Nov. 6, (1977). Capt. Brady was a resident of Bellingham for the past 25 years and was retired from the U.S. Navy. He leaves to survive 1 son, Jeff, of Seattle, 3 daughters, Jean Lipman of New York, Mrs. Geraldine L. McGrath of Newport, Rhode Island, and Mrs. Genevieve McGrath of Tacoma, 10 grandchildren, 1 brother, James Brady of North Hollywood, 1 sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Moore of Pasadena. PRIVATE Family services will be held Tuesday Nov. 8 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert B. McClellan officiating. Interment Bay View.
BRAGG, Arthur D., age 54, of 1057 State St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, Sept. 25, (1953). Mr. Bragg had resided in this community for the past eight years and had been employed as a cigar clerk at the Pastime. Deceased was a member of the Culinary and Beverage Workers' Union, local No. 529, and leaves to survive his widow, Frances, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Jack Dodge of Seattle, Mrs. Jay C. Black of Bremerton, and Mrs. C. W. Triplett of Redwood City, Calif.; also seven grandchildren. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted Monday, Sept. 28, at 1:00 p.m. Cremation.
BRAGG, Benjamin M., age 84, of 1817 Knox street, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, February 25, (1948). Mr. Bragg had resided in this community for the past three years, having moved here from Yakima where he farmed the Yakima valley for forty-five years. Surviving relatives are two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Haney, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Laura Johnson, of Seattle; three sons, Merle, of Inchelum, Martin and Robert, of Seattle; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and three brothers, Thomas and David, of Yakima, and Nate, of Rochester, Wash. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Ivan B. Bell, Monday, March 1, at 1:30 p.m. Cremation.
BRAGG, Frances L., age 61, of 1057 State Street, passed away in a Seattle hospital Sunday, April 14, (1963). Mrs. Bragg had resided in the city the past 17 years, where she was employed at the Horseshoe Cafe, and was a member of Culinary & Beverage Workers Union, Local No. 529. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Jack Dodge, Seattle; Mrs. Jay C. Black, Rodeo, Cal.; Mrs. C. W. Triplett, San Leandro, Cal.; seven grandchildren; one brother, Ralph Eaton, Washington, Kansas; two sisters, Mrs. Vera Storer and Mrs. Marie Moody, both of Abilene, Kansas. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Glenn C. Carlson Wednesday, April 17 at 3 p.m., followed by cremation.
BRAGG, Frank P., age 59 years, of 2104 Wilson, passed away in Bellingham, Wednesday, Feb. 9, (1955). Mr. Bragg was a shingle weaver and had resided in this community for the past 31 years. He was a veteran of World War I. Mr. Bragg is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Opal Hewitt of Blaine; one son, Darrell of Ukiah, Calif.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Walter S. Mueller of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Funeral Home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Haugen Monday, Feb. 14, at 1 p.m. Final resting place. Greenacres Memorial Park.
BRAINARD, Elbert Charles passed away in Bellingham on Monday, January 13, 1997 at the age of 66 after a lengthy illness. He was born September 29, 1930, to Rexford Charles Brainard and Mildred Georgia Timkin Brainard, both of who preceded him in death. Bert served in the U.S. Air Force, after which he completed a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Santiago, Chile, during 1963 and 1964. He earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture at the University of Washington in 1956 followed by a master's degree in Public Health from the University of Minnesota in 1974. He returned from the Whatcom County Health Department in 1993 after many years of service as the Director of Environmental Health. Bert enjoyed hiking, gardening, genealogy and raising roller pigeons and he was a dedicated scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America, a devoted father of six, and an active member of the Blaine Ward of the LDS Church. He is survived by his wife Barbara; daughter Heather Pallin and her husband Mark of Waterloo, Ontario; son, Aaron and his wife Nicole of Seattle, son Paul and his wife Liz of Bellingham, sons, Benjamin and Peter and daughter Holly of the family home in Custer; brother Rexford Neil Brainard of Bellingham; sister Elizabeth Stoddard of Bend, Oregon; and 5 grandchildren. Bert will be remembered by his family as a loving and peaceable man. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale. A funeral service will be held Friday, January 17, 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 2550 Thornton Rd., Ferndale. A private family interment will follow at Haynie Cemetery.
BRAITHWAITE, Hilma M., age 79 of 523 W. Indiana St., passed away at home Fri., Oct. 6, 1978. A resident of B'ham for the past 54 years, she was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church. Surviving are her husband, Joseph at home; 2 sons, Lawrence Johnson of Kirkland, Erling Johnson of Seattle; a brother, Karl Olsson in Sweden; also 7 grandchildren. Several great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Faith Lutheran Church Tues. Oct. 10th at 2 pm with Pastor Keith Swenson officiating, assisted by Pastor Evald E. Olsenius. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of Veroske Jerns Funeral Chapel.
BRAITHWAITE, John A., 82, of Beecher, WI, formerly of Bellingham, Washington, died Sunday, March 30, 1997 at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain, MI. He was born June 8, 1914 in Everson, Washington to Thomas and Nellie Braithwaite, early settlers on a farmstead. John was a resident of Ferndale, Washington for 58 years before moving to Beecher, WI. John worked to put his brothers through high school, then in 1950 he completed his own high school education. On June 8, 1938 he was married to Joyce Elinor Gunderson, a former school teacher. She passed away on March 21, 1993. John was a farmer, milk truck driver, worker in the plywood plants in Anacortes and Bellingham and last of all, a general handyman until his retirement at Sehome Convalescent Center in Bellingham. A tireless worker, he milked cows all his life in Ferndale, although he lost nearly all of his eye-sight at the last. John married Chris Catino, a loving supportive "nurse" who cared for him for many months until his stroke on March 11, 1997. He never regained consciousness and passed away on Easter Sunday evening. He is survived by his wife Chris; and Alfred (Son) of Ferndale, WA; Wifred (Son) of Little Rock, AR; Edwin (Son) of Cedarville, OH; Gilbert (Pamela) (Son) of Beecher, WI; Vivian (Fred) Karlson (Daughter) of Grand Rapids, MI; 9 grandchildren: Dori Braithwaite of Little Rock, AR; Debbie Anderson of Kailua, HI; David Braithwaite of Ferndale, WA; Dan Braithwaite of Bellingham, WA; Chris Karlson of Grand Rapids, WI; Joyanne, Annette, Benjamin & Sterling Braithwaite of Beecher, WI. 1 Great Granddaughter, Betty (Jack) Johnston of Belfast, Ireland (sister); Isabelle Sommerville of Everson, Washington (sister); Mrs. Madge Braithwaite of Sequim, Washington (brother's widow); Joe Braithwaite of Bellingham, Washington preceded him in death last year. Funeral services were held at 6:00 p.m., 4/1/97, at the Morasky-Messar Funeral Home of Wausaukee, Wisconsin. Reverend Dennis Walton officiated. Burial at Pembine Cemetery in Pembine, WI.
BRAJCICH, John, age 66, of San Pedro, Calif., passed away in a local hospital, Sunday, Aug. 20, (year not given). Mr. Brajcich was a retired fisherman and leaves to survive his wife, Antica at the family home; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Gazijia of this city; one son, Anthony of San Pedro; two grandchildren; two sisters. The remains will be forwarded by the Westford Funeral Home to McNerney's Mortuary in San Pedro where services are pending.
BRAKEFIELD, Lance Lamar - A service for Lance Lamar Brakefield of Sedro-Woolley will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Fountain Urn Garden at Bayview Cemetery followed by a reception at the family home. Mr. Brakefield died at home Monday, Sept. 1, 1997. He was 76. He was born Nov. 18, 1920, to Jesse and Dolly Blackwood Brakefield. Mr. Brakefield served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and enjoyed working out and socializing at the gym and walking with his wife and greyhound. He was a member of ILWU No. 13 in Long Beach from 1951 to 1968 and ILWU No. 7 in Bellingham until 1985. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Sally Jo, of the family home; son Lance Brakefield of Stanwood; daughters Karen Brakefield and Sharon Sanderson, both of Bellingham; his father of Jasper, Ala.; brother Glen Brakefield of San Francisco; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
BRAKHANE, Ada Emily, formerly Sedro Woolley, age 84, passed away in a local nursing home Thursday, November 18, (1966). Mrs. Brakhane was a sixty-year resident of Skagit and Whatcom Counties, and was a member of the Methodist Church and a life member of Cyrene Chapter No. 110, O.E.S. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Erickson, city; Mrs. Delores Doxsee of Seattle; ten grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; a brother, Ed Buckner of Blaine, and a sister, Mrs. Kara Thompson of Victoria, B.C. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Willard Buckner Monday, November 21 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery.
BRAKHANE, Henry F., age 87, of 1509 East Victor St. passed away in a local hospital on Saturday, Nov. 11, 1961. A 25 year resident of Sedro Woolley, Mr. Brakhane had resided in Bellingham for the past 3 1/2 years and was a retired telegrapher for the Great Northern Railway. He was a member of the Methodist Church in Sedro Woolley and a member of United lodge No. 93, F&AM of Sedro Woolley. Surviving relatives include the widow, Ada E., at home; one daughter, Mrs. Delores Doxsee of Willits, Calif.; 1 step-daughter, Mrs. James Erickson of Bellingham; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Dr. Ritchie D. Ochletree and officers of Fairhaven Lodge 73, F&AM Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Enterprise Cemetery.
BRAKKE, Earl F., age 68 years, of 2616 Russell St., passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, April 16, (1963). Mr. Brakke had been a resident of this community for the past 20 years and was a retired U. S. Immigration Inspector. He was a veteran of World War I. Survived by his wife, Frances I., at home. Funeral services will be conducted Friday April 19 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, with Dr. W. Dodsworth officiating.
BRAKKE, Myron Kendall died on Friday, June 15, 2007. A resident of Bellingham since 2004, Myron was born in the family home near Rochester in Fillmore County, Minn, on October 23, 1921 to John and Hulda (Marburger) Brakke. He attended a one-room country school through 8th grade and graduated from Rochester High School in 1938. He attended the University of Minnesota where he graduated with a B.S. degree in 1943 and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry in 1947. It was here that he met his wife of 60 years, Betty-Jean Einbecker, who was a fellow graduate student enrolled in his chemistry lab course. Myron had a long and distinguished career in plant virology, starting at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens in 1947, continuing at the University of Illinois-Urbana from 1952-1955, and finally with the USDA Agricultural Research Service at the University of Nebraska from 1955 until his retirement in 1986. He received numerous awards for his ground-breaking work on a variety of plant viruses and scientific techniques used in laboratories throughout the world. For example, he was elected to the National Academy Sciences, named Regents Professor of Plant Pathology at the University of Nebraska and Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and was the only person to twice receive the USDA Agricultural Research Service award. Although renowned for his many professional accomplishments, he always maintained that his greatest source of pride was his children. He was a devoted husband, loving father, beloved brother and uncle, and cherished grandfather. He is best remembered by his family for his storytelling, fishing trips, unique smile, and working in the garden. He has bestowed upon us all a legacy of modesty, warmth, sincerity, good humor, and sense of wonder about the world. In addition to his wife Betty, Myron is survived by sons Kenneth Brakke of Selinsgrove, Penn; Thomas Brakke of Laurel, MD; daughters and sons-in-law Joan and Wayne Youngquist of Bellingham; Karen and Jeff Crompton of Atlanta, GA; sister Sylvia Vane; brother-in-law Millard Meyers; grandson James and granddaughter-in-law Elizabeth, granddaughter Melissa, grandson Michail Youngquist; and many nieces and nephews. A private family service was held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jun 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
BRAND, Andy Hoyt, age 79, of Blaine, passed away in a local hospital, Friday, June 2, (1950) after a lingering illness. Mr. Brand had been a long-time resident of Blaine. He leaves to survive one son, M. E. Brand, of Seattle; one grandson, Lee; one sister, Nellie Brand, of Bellingham; one brother, George Brand, of Blaine. The remains rest at the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine where funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 5, at 2 p.m. Cremation will follow.
BRAND, Daniel, age 92, of Route No. 1, Arlington, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, March 22, (1951). Mr. Brand had been a 60-year resident of Snohomish County and was a retired logger. Surviving relatives are three sisters, Mrs. Rose Stanger, of Taylor, N. D., Mrs. Sarah Schwanbeck, of Elk River, Minn., and Miss Katherine Brand of Route 3, Bellingham, who is residing with her niece, Mrs. Mary Walter; one brother, Fred, of Alberni, B. C., and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Daniel E. Taylor, Monday, March 26, at 10:30 a.m., followed by interment in Evergreen Cemetery at Everett at 1:30 p.m.
BRAND, Harold R., age 55, of Bellingham, passed away at the Veterans' Hospital in Vancouver, Wash., Saturday, June 24, (1950) following a short illness. Mr. Brand had been a resident of Bellingham his entire life, during the war he was employed as a guard of the Bellingham Shipyard and later was a guard at the Hanford Atomic Project. He was a member of the American Legion, Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Lila Brand, of Bellingham; a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Blackington, of Seattle; two brothers, James R. and Victor F., and a sister, Mrs. Allen Holcomb, all of Bellingham; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. James M. Wilson officiating, Wednesday, June 28, at 2 p.m. Ritualistic graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion in Greenacres Memorial Park.
BRAND, John Murray, Dr., age 62, passed away Friday, August 12, (1955) at his home in Lynden, following a lingering illness. Dr. Brand had resided in Lynden the past two years, and a year ago had retired as Veterinarian Doctor for the Bureau of Animal Husbandry, and Instructor in charge of the U. S. Border Station. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church; the Masonic Lodge No. 53 B. P. O. E. Lodge No. 194 of Bellingham, and the Pharmaceutical Fraternity of the Beta Gamma Chapter. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nellie G. Brand at the family home in Lynden; two daughters, Mrs. Sally Reilly, Ferndale, Mrs. Mary Jane Hammer, Arlington; 10 grandchildren; one brother and a sister, Scott A. Brand, and Mrs. Elizabeth Coons, both of Stavely, Alberta, Canada; and two nieces. The Reverend Harold Penhalurick of the First Presbyterian Church, will officiate at funeral services Tuesday, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist-Jerns Funeral Home, with Masonic Ritualistic Services included by Masonic Lodge NO. 73, F. & A. M. Cremation will follow.
BRAND, Margaret, 88, 2915 Kulshan St., died Tuesday (Sept. 16, 1986) in Bellingham. She was born Dec. 4, 1897, in Motherwell, Scotland and was a resident of Whatcom County since 1930. Mrs. Brand was a member of the First Christian Church. Survivors include three sons, Jack Farrar of Tacoma, William Farrar of Corvalis, Ore., and Douglas Farrar of Bellingham; two daughters, Berna Jackson of Sn Carlos, Calif., and Dorothy Russell of Sumas; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Jean Britt of Sedro Woolley. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Christian Church, with the Rev. Richard D. Talley officiating. The body was cremated. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
BRAND, Nell J., age 85, 1317 Grant Street, passed away Sunday, February 13, (1966). Miss Brand was a bookkeeper for the Northwest Hardware, and was a clerk in the Auditor's office for many years. She was a member of the Congregational Church. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund. Survivors are four nieces, Mrs. Alan Holcomb, City; Dr. Evelyn Clark, Baton Rouge, La.; Rev. Miss Julia Brand, DuBois, Utah, and Dr. Dorothy Anderson of Stanwood; six nephews, Gordon Brand in Tanganyika; Sterling Brand, Ferndale; James R. Brand, City; Wayland Clark, San Diego, Calif.; Milton Brand, Seattle, and Douglas Brand of Montrose, Calif., and a great-niece, Jane Brand. Services will be conducted by Rev. J. Vincent Crane Tuesday, February 15 at 1:00 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bay View Cemetery.
BRAND, Victor F., age 44, of Route 5, Bellingham, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, April 1, (1951) following a short illness. Mr. Brand was a lifelong resident of Bellingham and a veteran of World War II; he was employed by the Brooks Lumber Co., and a member of the American Legion, Elks Lodge No. 194, and the Teamsters' Local No. 231. Surviving relatives include his wife, Rita E.; a daughter, Mrs. B. P. Dupenthaler; two grandchildren; a brother, James R. and a sister, Mrs. Allen Holcomb, all of Bellingham. Services are pending at the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.
BRANDENTHALER, Richard, age 19, passed away at the family home, 1438 Meridian Road, Wednesday, July 30, (1947). Richard had been a resident of this community for the past 17 years and was a graduate of the Bellingham high school. Surviving relatives are his step-father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Nichols at home. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth.
BRANDON, Adelina, age 60, passed away at her home in Blaine Tuesday, November 10, (1953) following a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband Charles, of Blaine; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Whitman, Mrs. Neva Ragsdale, both of Seattle, and two grandchildren. Also one brother, Arthur Westerberg, of Portland; seven brothers and one sister in Sweden, and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held Saturday, November 14, at 1:30 p.m. at the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, the Rev. Evan David officiating. Cremation. The family requests flowers be omitted.
BRANDON, Cole W., age 83 years, passed away at the family home 312 Pine Street, Wednesday, November 21, (1945) following a long illness. Mr. Brandon had resided in Bellingham for forty-two years. He was a druggist and first-aid man for the Pacific American Fisheries. His survivors are the widow, Mrs. Fredaileen Brandon; one son, Richard D. Brandon, Tacoma; one granddaughter, Freddy Mae Brandon, Tacoma; two daughters, Eugenia and Monetta in the East; one brother, Will Brandon, Bellflower, Ill.; one niece, Mrs. Ina Mitchell, Bennison, Iowa. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by Dr. Roy R. Smith, Friday, Nov. 23, at 3 p.m. Cremation.
BRANDON, Elinor G., 86, Blaine, passed away in a Bellingham Rest Home, Friday, July 6th, (1973). Born in St. John's, New Brunswick, August 14, 1886, she made her home in Blaine for the past 20 years, moving to Blaine from Everett. Surviving are her husband, Charles, at the family home, 1 son; R.C. Bill Carle of Vancouver, B.C.; 2 step daughters; Helen Whitman and Neva Ragsdale both of both of Seattle, a daughter in law, Gladys Carle of White Rock, B.C. Also 6 sisters all in Canada. 4 grand children and 10 great grandchildren also survive. Memorial services were held in the Blaine Congregational Church, Monday July 9 at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Donald Walter officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Veroske's McKinney Funeral Home.
BRANDS, Alexandra (Sandy) was born in Liverpool, England to Elizabeth & Edward Benekritis. She was promoted to glory Dec. 12th, 2005 where she will finally be with her beloved mother, father, nana & aunties and share a long awaited cup of tea. Sandy was the strong, loving, devoted mother of Marianne (Kenneth) Keys, Stephen Brands & Samantha (Andrew) Anorbes. She was the loving big sister of John & Thomas Benekritis. Sandy deeply loved her grandbabies, Kenny, Morgan & Noah Keys, Byrnn Anorbes & Lia Brands. She is also survived by numerous other close family members, her beloved pups Molly & Tazzie & Lou Lou the cat who will miss her Love and friendship. Our mom had a passion for cooking and was an insatiable reader. She loved knitting, sewing, and of course, shopping. She loved to find thoughtful treasures for all those she loved & befriended. In the 1970's Sandy earned her Registered Nursing degree from Northern College in Ontario, Canada and graduated with honors, while raising 3 small children. Locally, she worked as a registered Nurse at United General in Sedro Woolley, primarily in Oncology. Then, for the last decade of her nursing career, she worked at St. Luke's, then St. Joes in Bellingham. How fitting her name, Alexandra, means "Helper of Mankind." She was a member of the Salvation Army, Bellingham Corps & the bonus Bunch. Our world has lost a wonderful woman, but Jesus now has a beautiful angel. Until we met (sic) again, Mama, we will miss you terribly, but hope you can now stand up and walk and feel no more pain, wrapped in the loving arms of your mom. And, as she wished for all her children, we hope you dance. We will forever carry you in our hearts. A Funeral Service was held on Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Salvation Army Chapel, Bellingham with Major David Sholin officiating. Burial to follow at Ten Mile Cemetery in Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Dec 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
BRANDS, Paul E., age 71 of 1025-23rd Street passed away Mon., Jan. 14, 1980. A resident of Bellingham for the past 20 years, he was a retired Journeyman Electrician and was a member of the I.B.E.W., and had served in the US Navy. He is survived by his wife Sara, 2 sons, Paul C. of Mustang, OK, John McKinley of Bellingham, a daughter, Marilyn Foster of Bellingham, a brother, Carl of Brighton, IL, & 6 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wed. Jan. 16, 1980 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
BRANDS, Stephen Ronald Mclean "Steve", born Sept 24, 1966 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada left us suddenly on Dec. 23, 2006. He is survived by his daughter Lia Brands, Dad Ken (Lili) Brands, big sister Marianne (Ken) Keys, little sisters Samantha (Andy) Anorbes, Kendal, Courtney and Meaghan Brands, adored nieces and nephews Kenny, Morgan and Noah Keys, Brynn Anorbes and Uncle John. He also leaves behind his adored dog and best companion, Mr. Peanut, as well as many more treasured family and friends. Waiting for him in heaven is his Mum Alexandra (Sandy) Brands, Grama and Grandad Benekritis, Grama Conk and Aunti Dee. Prior to coming to the Northwest, Stephen was a member of the Canadian Armed forces and then went on to work as a Firefighter EMT and Fire Chief in Alberta, of which he was very proud. Steve was a well known karaoke host while he lived in Bellingham. He loved to sing and people loved to hear him. Steve was a gentle giant and always thought of others before he thought of himself. Most of all Stephen deeply loved his family. An obituary notice cannot possibly capture or express the depth of who Stephen was, how much we loved him or how deeply he will be missed. He was an amazing guy and has left a 6'5" hole in our hearts. Blessed are we who had the privilege to have this beautiful man in our lives. Until we meet again ... A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 4th at 11 a.m. at the Salvation Army Church, Bellingham. Friends welcome to attend.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Dec 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
BRANDSON, Kelli J., age 72 years, of Blaine, passed away at his home, Friday, July 2, (1948). Mr. Brandson had been a resident of Blaine for the past 27 years. He is survived by his wife, Oddney; one daughter, Mrs. Oscar Klebeck, of Edfield, Sask.; one son, John Eiford, of Blaine; one sister, Mrs. Richard Surrey, of Cambridge, Mass.; also nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four nieces, and one nephew. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 8, at 2 p. m. (daylight time) from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with the Rev. A. E. Kristjannson officiating. Interment, Blaine Cemetery.
BRANDSRUD, Henry E., 2526 St. Paul St., age 66, passed away Sunday, Nov. 6, (1966). Mr. Bransrud had resided in this city the past twenty-five years, and was a carpenter. He was a member of Carpenters & Joiners Union, Local No. 756. Survivors are his widow, Lula, at home; a son Merle, city; two daughters, Mrs. Lorriane Chamberlain, Santa Clara, Cal.; Mrs. Harriet McEwen, city; seven grandchildren and a brother, Fred Brandsrud of Minneapolis, Minn. Services will be conducted by Rev. C. Theodore Hegg Thursday, November 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
BRANDT, Anna "Gretta," formerly of 2334 Agate Bay Lane, Bellingham, age 81, passed away Sunday, Nov. 4th, (1984) in Blaine. She was born March 26, 1903 in Sweden, immigrated to Bellingham as a young girl. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar, Feb. 1982. She is survived by 1 son, Edward Olsen of Custer; 2 daughters, Carol Talmage of Blaine. Loretta Moody and her husband Ted, Spring Valley, Calif.; 4 sisters, Siri Lindborg and Karin Lindman, both of Bellingham, Agda Johansson and Martha Kullberg, both of Sweden; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Wed., Nov. 7, 11 a.m. in Greenacres Mausoleum with Rev. Don Walter officiating. Arrangements by Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel. [came to USA in 1921]
BRANDT, Anne J., 85, 2726 Alderwood Ave., died Sunday (Sept. 1, 1991) in Bellingham. She was born Jan. 21, 1906, in Bellingham to Edward G. and Jennie Brandt. She graduated from Ferndale High School in 1924. Miss Brandt was a schoolteacher for more than 45 years, including 20 years in East Wenatchee and 26 years with the Bellingham School District. She retired in 1970. She was a member of Central Lutheran Church, Phi Beta Kappa, Saint Luke's Assistance League and the Retired Teachers Association. Survivors include a brother, Alfred Brandt of Laguna Hills, Calif.; sisters, Edna Brandt of Seattle, Marion Myatt of Seattle and Veda Swanson of Bellingham; and many nieces and nephews. Services were Tuesday at Greenacres Funeral Home with the Rev. Leonard C. Erickson officiating. Burial was at Greenacres Memorial Park.
BRANDT, Charles, age 79, of 1109 Douglas, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Dec. 27, (1956). Mr. Brandt had resided in this community for the past 27 years, and was a retired cook and commercial fisherman. Surviving relatives include his widow, Lena at home; seven sons, Carl E., William E., George, Henry A., Fred H., John R., and Gustav A.; one daughter, Miss Matilda Brandt. all of this city; 19 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home, where services will be conducted Monday, Dec. 31, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.
BRANDT, Edna J., 82, a Seattle resident who grew up in Whatcom County, died Monday (Sept. 16, 1991) in a Seattle nursing home. She was born to Edward G. and Jennie Brandt on Sept. 16, 1909, in Morris, Minn. The family moved to Whatcom County in 1922. She graduated from Ferndale High School in 1922 and received a nursing degree from the University of Washington. Enlisted with the U.S. Public Health Service during World War II, Miss Brandt was a member of a team that resettled survivors from German concentration camps. After the war, she continued her career with the health service, working in many locations until her retirement in 1969. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Edmonds. Survivors include a brother, Alfred Brandt of Laguna Hills, Calif.; two sisters, Veda Swanson of Bellingham and Marion Myatt of Seattle; and many nieces and nephews. A private family memorial service was held with inurnment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Local arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
BRANDT, Edward G., age 73, of 2205 West North Street, passed away at his home Tuesday, June 27, (1950). Mr. Brandt was born in Minnesota. He had been a dairy farmer in Whatcom County for the past 28 years, and was a member of the Lutheran Free Church in Ferndale. Surviving relatives include his wife, Jennie; four daughters, Anne Brandt and Veda Flockoi, both of Bellingham, Edna Brandt, of Washington, D. C., and Marion Myatt, of Seattle; a son, Alfred, of Lynden; two brothers, Peter, of Point Roberts and Lawrence, of Donnelly, Minn.; a sister, Mrs. Arnie Erickson, of Bellingham, and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe Mortuary in Ferndale, Friday, June 30, at 3 p.m. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.
BRANDT, Ernest, age 76, of 3105 Meridian St., passed away Thurs., June 15, 1978. Brandt was a retired logger & a life time resident of Whatcom County. He is survived by his wife, Ida; 1 son, Robert H. Brandt of Bothell; 4 grandchildren; 1 brother, William Brandt of Sekiu, Wa.; 1 sister, Mrs. Emma Wiles of College Place, Wa. Services Sat., June 17 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Saxon Cemetery.
BRANDT, Estelle (Teenie), formerly of Bellingham, passed away April 5, 2005 in Corvallis, OR at the age of 90 years. Born Aug. 6, 1914, she was nearly a lifetime resident of Bellingham, moving to Corvallis over a year ago to be near her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She is survived locally in Bellingham-Seattle area by sisters, nieces and nephews, and numerous other relatives and friends besides her Oregon family. Final resting place will be in the Sumas Cemetery next to her husband, Carl. A short graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 9th.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Apr 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
BRANDT, Henry A., 74 will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral Home, with the Rev. Carl O. Fischer officiating. Private entombment will be in Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Brandt, of 2935 King St., died Tuesday (31 Jan 1989) in Bellingham. Mr. Brandt, a commercial fisherman for 47 years, was born on Nov. 10, 1914 in Provo, Utah. He lived in Whatcom County most of his life. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Brandt of the family home; four daughters, Karen Brookshire of Juneau, Barbara Clary, Donna Porter and Sharon Tutterrow, all of Bellingham; one son, Henry Martin Brandt of Acme; five brothers, Carl Brandt, William Brandt, Fred Brandt, John Brandt and Gus Brandt, all of Bellingham; one sister, Matilda Brandt of Bellingham; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. His brother George Brandt died in 1986. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
BRANDT, Jennie E., age 84, of 302 Liberty Street, Lynden, passed away in a local rest home Friday, March 31, (1961) following an extended illness. Mrs. Brandt had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1901 and was a member of the Ebenezer Free Lutheran Church in Bellingham. Surviving are one son, Alfred Brandt of Lynden; four daughters, Mrs. Veda Flockoi of Lynden, Mrs. Marian Myatt of Seattle, Miss Anne Brandt of Bellingham and Miss Edna Brandt of Berkeley, Calif., also seven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden Monday, April 3, at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Norman Dahle officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
BRANDT, Karen Cynthia of Bellingham died Monday, March 24, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 54. At her request, no service will be held. Born Nov. 30, 1942, to John and Dorothy Johnson Dugan in Bunker Hill, Ill., she lived in Bellingham for 34 years. Mrs. Brandt worked as a receptionist and payroll clerk for Icicle Seafoods. She enjoyed doll collecting, reading and her dog, Chewy. Survivors include daughter Bridget Troy of San Diego and four grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
BRANDT, Lena, age 83, of 1109 Douglas Ave., passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Jan. 25, (1962). Widow of the late Charles Brandt, Mrs. Brandt was a 32-year resident of Bellingham, and a member of the Latter Day Saints Church. Survivors are seven sons, Carl E., William E., George E., Henry A., John R., Gustav A. and Fred H.; one daughter, Miss Matilda Brandt, all of Bellingham; 20 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted at the Latter Day Saints Church, 2929 James St., by Bishop Henry Linde, Monday, Jan. 29, at 1 p.m. under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
BRANDT, Marie J. - Visitation for Marie J. Brandt of Bellingham will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bayview Cemetery, with the Rev. Douglas Iben officiating. Mrs. Brandt died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, in Bellingham. She was 82. Born Feb. 24, 1916, to Joseph E. and Marie Hofferber Just in Lyman, she graduated from Whatcom High School. For 18 years, she worked as personnel manager at Crown-Zellerbach in Sekiu. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Her husband died in 1981. Survivors include daughter Jeanne Arntzen of Bellingham; brothers Richard Just of Bellingham and Joseph Just of Livermore, Calif.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
BRANDT, Oscar A., age 86, formerly of 3107 Agate Bay Lane, passed away in a local Convalescent Center, Thursday, February 25, 1982. He leaves to survive his wife, Anna of the family home; 1 son, Ed Olsen of Bellingham; 2 daughters, Carol Talmage of Blaine; & Loretta Moody of California. Graveside services were held Monday, March 1, 1982 at 10 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
BRANDT, Owen E., 64, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1993, as the result of an auto accident near Terrace, B. C. Graveside services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday at Saxon Cemetery in Acme. Rev. Craig Schoenberger will officiate. He was born Feb. 13, 1928 in Bellingham to Oscar and Pauline Owens Brandt. At the age of sixteen, Brandt entered the maritime service, traveling to many ports around the world. He also worked for Foss Tug and Barge and more than 20 years for the Alaska state ferry system. Survivors include mother Pauline Brandt of Seattle; sons, Steele Brandt of Phoenix, Ariz., Rocky Brandt of Kent and Kurt Brandt of Ketchikan, Alaska; daughters, Kathy Skubinna of Ward Cove, Alaska and Susan Brandt of Wrangell, Alaska; brother, Duane Brandt of Arlington, Wash; sister, Marie Swolgaard of Bellingham; and numerous grandchildren. Arrangements by Jerns-Leveck Funeral Chapel.
BRANDT, Walter, age 78 died Sun. Feb. 5, (1978). Funeral services were held at Orting Rest Home in Somers [Orting], Wa. at 1 p.m. Feb. 8. Surviving are two brothers, Ernest Brandt of Bellingham, William Brandt of Sekiu, Wa., one sister Mrs. T. C. Wiles of College Place, Walla Walla, four nephews and four nieces. He was born and raised in Acme and was a veteran of World War II.
(From The Lynden Tribune, February 15, 1978) Submitted by Jeanne (Brandt)Arntzen
BRANDT, William, age 71, a former resident of Bellingham, died Saturday, Nov. 21, (1981) at Sekiu. He was born Oct. 5, 1910 at Acme and spent his childhood there. He had resided in Sekiu for the past 22 years. He was employed by the Olsen's Resort in Sekiu and was a member of I.W.A., C.I.O. and A.F. of L. Union. Survivors include his wife, Marie, of the family home; two daughters, Donna and husband Bill Wilson of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Jeanne and husband Ronald Arntzen, Bellingham; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister Mrs. Emma Wiles, of College Place, Washington. Funeral services were conducted Wed. Nov. 25 at 1 p.m. at Bay View Cemetery with Rev. Carl O. Fischer officiating.
BRANIN, May R., age 82, 144 Orchard Terrace, passed away Wednesday, November 18, (1964). Mrs. Branin moved to this city with her parents, the pioneer family of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Trunkey, in 1898, and attended Bellingham Normal School, after which time she taught in the Wahl District for many years. She was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church; Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58, Order of Eastern Star; the Twentieth Century Club; the AAUN, and Friends of the Library. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Sisson; niece, Mrs. Gertrude Bartholomew; nephew, Herb Trunkey, and a grand-nephew, William Trunkey, all of this city. Services will be conducted by Rev. Joe Walker Friday, November 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, followed by cremation. [b. Jan. 13, 1882]
BRANN, James Melvin, age 86, resided at 716 12th St., passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, (1974). He had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 30 years and was a retired supervisor for Bellingham Boom. He leaves to survive his wife, Cornelia Brann; 2 daughters, Mrs. William H. Bagley of Bellingham, Mrs. L. J. Brown of Port Angeles; 1 son, Norman J. Brann of Calif.; 1 sister, Mrs. Lennie Steele of Seattle; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home with Rev. John Vance officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
BRANN, Maude E., age 63 years, who resided at 716 12th St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, Jan. 4, (1957) following a brief illness. Mrs. Brann was a resident of Bellingham for the past 19 years and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Surviving relatives include her husband, J. Melvin Brann, of Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. Carmen Brown, of Port Angeles, and Mrs. Maxine Bagley, Crescent City, Calif.; one son, Norman Brann, of Los Angeles, Calif.; her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Oars, and a brother, Fred Oars, both of Everett, Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Johnson, of Seattle, and Mrs. Mildred Margoitti, of Los Angeles, Calif. Also six grandchildren. The remains will lie in state at the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home until Tuesday, Jan. 8, when funeral services will be conducted in St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 2 p.m. by Rev. Father W. Robert Webb. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.
BRANN, Millie B., age 90, of 2197 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd., Custer passed away Friday, Jan. 28, (1977). She had been a resident of the Lynden area since 1936. Surviving are 4 sons, Harlan of Custer, Lester, Cecil & Ellis, all of Lynden. A sister, Fannie Davis in Kansas. Also, 9 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services Veroskes Bellingham Chapel, Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 1:30 with the Rev. Hartley Christenson officiating. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park. [b. March 15, 1886 in KS]
BRANN, Owen W., age 79 of Route 3, Lynden passed away in a local hospital Sunday, June 14, (1959). He had been a resident of the Lynden area since 1936. Survivors include his wife, Millie, 4 sons, Harlan of Route 1, Custer, Lester of Lynden, Cecil of Route 2, Blaine and Ellis of Anacortes; 2 brothers, Bert in Kansas and Harry in New Mexico; 9 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, Wednesday, June 17 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Carl Lindstrom officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.
BRANNIAN, Elizabeth, age 55 years, and late of 2530 Franklin Street, passed away at a local hospital, Monday, December 10, (1945) following an illness of six months. Mrs. Brannian had been a resident of Bellingham for forty-six years and was a member of the Knox Street Presbyterian Church. Her survivors are the husband James B. Brannian; two sons, Lt. James Donald, U. S. Marines, South Pacific, Richard Roy; one daughter, Patricia B. Brannian; one brother, Frank S. Smith; two sisters, Mrs. M. J. Balfour, all of Bellingham; Mrs. Peter Soret, Bremerton, Wash. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by Rev. Russell G. Bisnett, Monday, December 17, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
BRANNIAN, James Benjamin, age 78, of 2530 Franklin St., passed away at home Saturday, July 18, (1959). Mr. Brannian had resided in Bellingham for the past 67 years; was a member of the I. O. O. F., Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 31. Survivors are two sons, James D., of Spokane, and Richard R., of Bellingham; one daughter, Miss Patricia Brannian, of Bellingham; two grandchildren; one brother, William F. Brannian, of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by officers of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 31, I. O. O. F. Wednesday, July 22, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
BRANNIAN, Richard R. - A funeral service for Richard R. Brannian of Bellingham will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Murphy officiating. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Brannian died at home Thursday, Aug. 7, 1997, after a long battle with cancer. He was 77. Born Sept. 11, 1919, in Bellingham to James "Ben" and Elizabeth Smith Brannian, he w as a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. He was a member of the first graduating class of Bellingham High School and married Barbara Breathour in 1956. Mr. Brannian served in the U.S. Army during World War II. His first job was in the mail room of The Bellingham Herald. He also worked as a sheet metal worker for many years until he and his wife bought 20th Century Bowling where they worked until their retirement in 1989. He was a member of the Whatcom County Mens' Bowling Association Hall of Fame and was instrumental in starting Junior League Bowling in Whatcom County. He enjoyed golf, bowling, fishing and Husky football. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; son Dan Burns, daughter Beth Lowe, and sister Patricia Brannian, all of Bellingham; brother James Brannian of Mercer Island; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
BRANNIAN, Robert T., 70, 1543 Humboldt St., Bellingham, died Friday (Jan. 17, 1986) at a local hospital. Private services were held Saturday at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Home. Mr. Brannian was born Nov. 25, 1915, in Bellingham and lived his entire life here. He married Theresa Quinn of Bellingham 36 years ago. Mr. Brannian retired from Foss Launch and Tug Co. after working for the firm for 28 years. He also worked for Pacific American Fisheries. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Theresa, of Bellingham; a son, Robert Brannian, of Bellingham; and a granddaughter.
BRANNICK, Joe T., age 56 years, of 2828 Peabody St., passed away at a local hospital Saturday, September 19, (1953) following a short illness. Mr. Brannick resided in Bellingham for the past 54 years and was employed at Puget Sound Power and Light for the last 40 years. He was a member of the Church of the Assumption, K. of C., Council No. 829, the Eagles Lodge, Aerie No. 31, and the United Electric Union. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Brannick of Tacoma; one stepson, Lt. Commander Robert Ormsbee, of Pocatello, Idaho; three sisters, Sister Mary Assumpta of Tacoma, Miss Anne Brannick and Mrs. Mae Morse, both of Bremerton; one brother, Thomas, of Port Townsend. The remains were forwarded by the Westford-Beck Funeral Home to the Miller-Reynolds Funeral Home in Bremerton, where services will be conducted Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 9 a.m. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery.
BRANNICK, Thomas F., age 63, of 735 Tyler St., Port Townsend, passed away in a Seattle Hospital Friday, July 19, (1957). Mr. Brannick had resided in Port Townsend since 1923, was a retired postal employee, was a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, and B.P.O.E. Lodge No. 317, both of Port Townsend. Surviving relatives include the widow, Ann at home; a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Wismer of Seattle; three sisters, Mrs. May Morse of Bremerton, Miss Sister M. Assumpta of Tacoma; and Anne Brannick of Bremerton, and his mother, Mrs. Mary Brennick (sic) of Bremerton. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where Rosary will be recited Sunday, July 21 at 8:30 p.m. Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Assumption Monday, July 22 at 11:00 a.m. by Father John Walsh. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
BRANSCOMB, Harry E. - A memorial service for Harry Evan Branscomb of Seattle will be at 7:30 tonight at Evergreen Community Church in Ferndale. Mr. Branscomb died Sunday, Feb 13, 2000, in Bellingham. He was 60. Mr. Branscomb was born Aug. 28, 1939, to Albert and Audrey (Powell) Branscomb in Long Beach, Calif. Survivors include brother Jim Branscomb of Buena Park, Calif., and aunt Neita Saulters of Long Beach. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Feb 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
BRANSTITER, John Henry, age 64 of 3824 Bancroft Rd., died Wed. Feb. 13, 1980. A resident of this community for 20 years. He was a retired Railroad Engineer employed by Union Pacific in Wyoming and was self employed as a TV repairman in Washington. He is survived by his wife Jean, 2 sons,John R. and James A. both of B'ham. 3 daughters, Susan J. Branstiter of Seattle; Wesley V. Branstiter of Silver Springs, Maryland and Wendy Drapeau of Long View, Wa. 2 brothers, William Branstiter of Grand Junction, Colorado and Frank Ginder of Ventura, Calif. At his request no services will be held. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [born Dec. 17, 1915 in WY]
BRANTNER, Jesse Lee, 79, passed to be with his Lord Jesus September 28, 2013 in Stanwood, WA. He was born to Verl and Winnifred Brantner July 27, 1934 in Randolph, KS. Jesse graduated from Mt. Baker High School in 1952, in Deming, WA. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and operating engineer for 42 years, retiring in 1994. Jesse was a member of the Elks, NRA and Bethany Christian Assembly. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, water and snow skiing, snowmobiling and all sports, especially basketball, racquetball and golf. Jesse was a generous, outgoing, strong, faithful, caring and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He never met a stranger in his life, loving people that they all became friends. He also appreciated having fun and a good joke. Above all he loved God, his family and his country. Jesse is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Irene K. Brantner; children, Verl Brantner II, Jesse (Donna) Brantner Jr., Katrina (Robert) Perasso; sisters, Patricia (Marvin) Betts and Carolyn Solberg; brothers-in-law, Richard (Trudy) Rathjen and Phillip (Reva) Rathjen; sister-in-law, Barbara Johnson; grandchildren, Katrina (Eric) Soderstrom, Robert (Darcy) Perasso, Brandon (Katie) Perasso, Justin (Kristen) Brantner and Jaclyn Brantner; great-grandchildren, Kayla, Nolan, Kennedy, Landon, Carmen, Kylee and Khloe; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A viewing will precede the funeral service Saturday, October 5, 2013, 9:00 a.m. at Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett, WA. Service is at 10 a.m. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. at Saxon Cemetery, Brandon Rd., Acme, WA.
BRANTNER, Veral A., 85, of 3742 Valley Highway, Deming, died Friday, April 15, 1994. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Westford Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Duane Cooper officiating. Born Feb. 6, 1909 in Cresent (sic), Okla., Mr. Brantner lived in Clipper for 48 years. He married Winifred Osbourn on May 4, 1930, in Kansas. Mr. Brantner was a member of Operating Engineer's Union Local No. 302 for 55 years. He also was a member of Assembly of God Church in Acme. Survivors include son Jesse Brantner of Stanwood; daughters Patricia Betts of Lynnwood and Carolyn Solberg of Bellingham; sister Velda Wahl of Mountlake Terrace; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Apr 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
BRANTNER, Winnifred, age 81 of Deming, passed away in a B'ham hospital July 28, 1989. She was born May 4, 1908 in Randolph, KS, and moved to VanZant 43 yrs ago. She was a member of the Acme Assembly of God Church, and was a Sunday school teacher, superintendent and pianist. She is survived by her husband Verl Brantner of family home; son Jessie Lee of Everett; 2 daughters Patricia Betts of Lynnwood, Carolyn Solberg of B'ham; brother Claude Osbourn of Kansas; sister Maude Daniels of Kansas; 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug 1 at Jerns Leveck Funeral Chapel with interment at Saxon Cemetery officiated by Pastor John Stuart. Under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Jul 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
BRANTZS, Wallace "Happy," age 72 of 901 Otis Ave., passed away Wednesday, April 27, (1966). Survived by 1 brother, Lloyd Gregg; 1 sister, Mrs. Jessie E. Murray and numerous nieces and nephews in North Surrey, B.C. Funeral services will be conducted Monday May 2 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. John B. Winn officiating. Interment Bay View.
BRASCHLER, Olive M. Puttman, 207 Chehalis, Montesano, died Jan. 26, (1972) in an Aberdeen hospital. Mrs. Braschler was born July 4, 1883, in Spearville, Kan. and had been a former resident of Everett and Lake Stevens. She leaves her daughters, Mrs. Mary Jane Thaanum of Montesano and Mrs. Dorothy Powell of Riverside, Calif.; sisters, Mrs. Frances Turner of Linnus, Mo. and Mrs. Nellie Brown of Grinnell, Iowa; brother, Art Stannard of Kansas; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday in the Chapel of Purdy and Walters. Rev. Peter Braschler will officiate. Private interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
BRATTKUS, Elsie, age 73 years, of Bellingham, passed away suddenly in Marysville, Wash. (April 15, 1952) , while visiting her brother-in-law, Mr. Justus Hempler. She is survived by three brothers, Albert Weissenborn, of Bellingham; Bill Weissenborn, of Aberdeen, and Eric Weissenborn, of Seattle; also one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Barthell, of Bellingham, and two sisters in Germany; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 19th at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home with the Rev. E. M. Butenshon, of the Lutheran Church officiating. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park. [b. June 30, 1878 in Germany]
BRAUER, Anna, age 71 years, of 2413 Walnut Street, passed away at a local hospital Saturday evening, December 28, (1946). Mrs. Brauer had been a resident of this community for the past forty-two years and was a member of the Lutheran Church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Vernice W. Thon, city, and Mrs. Evie A. Gordon, Seattle; two sisters, Mrs. Amelia Mahle, of Mabel, Minn., and Mrs. Josephine Knutsen, city; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, Tuesday, December 31, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Clarence Haugen, pastor of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church officiating. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.
BRAUER, C. Oscar, age 66 years, of 2004 1/2 Young Street, passed away at a local hospital, Monday morning, September 30, (1946). Mr. Brauer had been a resident of Bellingham for the past eight years, and was a member of the Calvary Pentecostal Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rachael M. Brauer of the home; one daughter, Mrs. C. L. Dobbie, of White Rock, B. C.; four brothers, Fred, of Gull Lake, Sask., Canada, Louie, of Moosejaw, Canada, Ernest and Melvin, of Martin, N. D.; four sisters, Mrs. Sophie Lloyd, of Oakland, Calif., Mrs. Hannah B. Holland, Fargo, N. D., Mrs. Tilda Stensen, of Gull Lake, Sask., Canada, and Mrs. Clara Unger, of Minot, N. D.; two grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 3 at 1 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with Rev. Elsie E. Johnson, pastor of the Calvary Pentecostal Church officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.
BRAUER, Joseph William - Funeral services for Mr. Joseph William Brauer, aged 61 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Christine Brauer, 2827 Walnut St., who passed away after a long illness, were held in the Cathedral Chapel of the Homer Mark Mortuary this afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Reverend Carl Zimmerman, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, officiating, followed by cremation. Mr. Brauer had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 35 years and was the retired owner of the Central Grocery on Dupont St. He was a member of the Lutheran Church and the W.O.W. He leaves to survive, beside his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Vernice W. Thon, city, and Mrs. Evie A. Gordon, Everett; three brothers, Albert, North Dakota; Louis, Minnesota; and Charles, Tennessee, and five grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Jan 1939) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
BRAUER, Rachael Mae, age 65 years, of 2004 1/2 Young Street, passed away Saturday, February 15, (1947) at Vancouver, B. C. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past ten years, and was a member of the Calvary Pentecostal Church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charles Dobbie, of White Rock, Canada; three grandchildren, Delia, George and Delores Dobbie, all of White Rock, Canada; three brothers, Dan McLachlain, Fred McLachlain and Neil McLachlain, all of Saskatchewan, Canada; four sisters, Mrs. Bessie Wallace, of Vancouver, B. C., Mrs. Lima Gates and Mrs. Mary Gates, both of Saskatchewan, Canada, and Mrs. Flossie Wallace, of Saskatchewan, and one son-in-law, Charles Dobbie, all of White Rock, Canada. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, February 19, from the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Elsie E. Johnson of the Calvary Pentecostal Church officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.
BRAUN, Andrew Henry, age 67 of Van Zandt, passed away in a local hospital August 7, (1961). Mr. Braun was a meat cutter in West Seattle for 34 years. He was a member of the Meat Cutter's Union, Local 81, Seattle; Cincinnati Lodge No. 139, F.& A.M. of Ohio; Cincinnati Chapter No. 32, R. A. M. He is survived by his widow, Ella E. of Van Zandt; one brother, A. C. Braun of Cincinnati, Ohio, and one sister in Ohio. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. George Ackley and officers of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F.& A.M., Friday, Aug. 11, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
BRAUN, Ella E. Riley - Funeral services for Ella E. Riley, age 89 of 2630 Michigan St., will be Wed. Aug. 26, 3 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Donald E. Piro officiating. Interment VanZandt Cemetery. Mrs. Braun passed away Mon. Aug. 24, 1981. She is survived by 1 sister, Pearl Schaefer of St. Paul, Minn.; 4 nieces, Mrs. George Bigelow, Mrs. Helen Smith of Everett, Mrs. John Ehlan & Mrs. Jerri Rickert both of Red Wing, Minn.; 1 nephew, Raymond Riley of VanZandt, Wa. Mrs. Braun had been a resident of this community for the past 22 years. [born Jan. 2, 1892 in WI]
BRAUN, Hattie K., age 81 of 2330 King St., passed away in a local nursing home Friday, June 19, (1964) following an extended illness. Mrs. Braun had been a resident for the past 25 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. She is survived by her husband, James H.; 1 brother, Charles Kinney of Rollette, N. D.; 1 sister, Mrs. Bertha Woodard of Bellingham; many nieces and nephews. Rosary will be said Monday, June 22, at 7:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem Mass will be offered Tuesday June 23, at 9:30 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption. Interment Woodlawn.
BRAUN, James H., of 2330 King St. passed away at the family home Saturday, August 1, (1964). Mr. Braun had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 20 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption, Eagles Lodge Aerie 31 and was retired from the Great Northern Railroad. He leaves to survive a nephew, Frank Bosworth of Swan Lake, Montana; a niece, Mrs. Hilda McGaugh in Honolulu. Rosary will be said Wednesday, August 5 at 7 p.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem mass will be offered Thursday, August 6 at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption. Interment Woodlawn.
BRAUN, Julius, age 91, of 2315 Dean Ave., passed away Thurs. May 6, (1982). Mr. Braun had resided in Bellingham for the past 66 years, was a retired barber and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He leaves to survive 1 daughter and son-in-law Gladys & Verne Swartwood of this city; 2 granddaughters & 3 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, William Braun of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin; several nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held Mon. May 10 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Carl O. Fischer officiating. Cremation. [born July 20, 1890 in Germany]
BRAUN, Lillian J., age 88, of 2315 Dean St., passed away Sun. Feb. 3, 1980. Mrs. Braun had resided in Bellingham for the past 80 years. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, and leaves to survive her husband, Julius of the family home, 1 daughter, Gladys Swartland of this city, 2 grand daughters. Funeral services will be conducted Thurs. Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. in the Trinity Lutheran Church, with Rev. Carl O. Fischer officiating. Followed by cremation. Arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home.
BRAUNE, Kenneth G., age 36 years, of Nooksack, passed away suddenly Wednesday, May 13, (1953) near Glacier. Mr. Braune had resided in Whatcom County for the past 20 years and was a member of the Nooksack Grange No. 201 and fire chief of Nooksack. He is survived by his wife, Glenna; two sons, Kenneth and Billy; one daughter, Glenna Jean, all at home; his mother Rucie Braune; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Messer, and Mrs. Rosie Patterson, both of Bellingham, Mrs. Josephine Rineholt, of Renton; one brother, Clemens J., of Nooksack. Funeral service will be conducted Monday, May 18, at 10 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Norval Richardson, of Nooksack, officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.
BRAUNACH, Edward C., 1144 State St. died Thursday, January 4, (1973). He was 68 years old and a lifetime resident of Bellingham. Before retiring he was a security guard at Georgia-Pacific. He was a member of Bellingham Aerie 31, FOE and of the Loyal Order of Moose No. 493. He leaves surviving one son, David of Everett; his daughters, Mrs. Sarah Griffin and Mrs. Margaret Abel in California, and five brothers, Rudy of Spokane, Warner of Bellevue, Alfred on Oregon and Robert in Bellingham. Jones Funeral Home was in charge of services.
BRAVARD, Raymond L., age 76, of 2723 McLeod Rd., passed away Fri., Aug. 1st, (1986). He was born Sept. 30, 1909 in Clearbrook, WA, lived all of his life in Whatcom County and Bellingham since 1983. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Bravard of the family home; 3 sons, Gregory J. of Los Angeles, Calif., Stephen of Bellingham, Bruce A. of Australia; 1 daughter, Susan Bravard of Alaska; 3 sisters, Ardis McWilliams of Port Angeles, Onda Connell of Bellingham, Shirley Shea of Lynden; 5 grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held Tues., Aug. 5th, 10 a.m. at the Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel, Rev. Earl Crouse officiating. Burial to follow at the Lynden Cemetery.
BRAXTON, James Allen, born March 3, 1938 passed away peacefully on May 18, 2004 while napping in the afternoon sun. He turned 66 this March. Heart disease may have taken his life, but in no way did it affect the size of his heart and the love he had for God, his four sons, wife and the people he cherished. There will be a graveside service on Friday, May 21 at 1:00 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery followed by a Memorial Service at 2:30 p.m. at Sonlight Community Christian Reformed Church, 8800 Bender Road, Lynden. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 May 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
BRAY, Arthur C., Route 1, Sumas, Wn., age 84, passed away Wed. Oct. 23, (1974). Mr. Bray had resided most of his life in this community and was a retired saw filer. He is survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Garrison, Sumas, 1 grandchild, 3 sisters, Mrs. Laura Davey and Mrs. Mabel Hatfield both of this city, Mrs. Ann Shelley, Seattle, a brother, Elmer Bray of Tucson, Arizona. Services will be conducted by Rev. Neal E. Snider Friday Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. at Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.
BRAY, Bernice Ellen (Moffett) of Skagit County, formerly of Bellingham, died Monday, April 10, 2000. She was 85. Born Sept 2, 1913 to James and Lela (Keifer) Moffett in Wynard, Saskatchewan, she grew up in Bellingham. Mrs. Bray lived for many years in Tucson, Ariz., and has lived for the past several years in Skagit County. Her husband, Elmer J. Bray, and daughter Claudia died previously. Survivors include brother Reginald Moffett of Marblemount, one niece and two nephews. No services are planned. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
BRAY, Fred, age 59, of Ketchikan, Alaska, passed away in that city Sunday August 15, (1954). Mr. Bray had resided in Ketchikan for the past 30 years and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the American Legion, and was employed as a cannery foreman for P.A.F. Surviving relatives include the widow, Myrtle; two sons, Rolly of Seattle, and Eugene of Ketchikan; four brothers, Elmer and R. S. (Stun), both of Bellingham, Harley of Ketchikan, and Arthur of Anacortes; four sisters, Mrs. Dwight Hatfield, Mrs. Arthur White of Bellingham, Mrs. Annie Shelly of Seattle and Mrs. Laura E. Davey of Lake Samish. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. C. C. Hovda, Monday, August 23, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
BRAY, Frederick H., age 89, Rt. 2, Ferndale, passed away Saturday, July 24, (1965) in a local rest home. Mr. Bray was born in Princeton, Minn., but had resided in the Ferndale area for about 40 years. He was a member of the United Church in Ferndale. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth M. Bray; 4 grand-daughters, Mrs. Audrey Swanson of Bellingham, Mrs. Lillian Moulton of Everett, Mrs. Jean Dudley of Everett, and Mrs. Grace Fawcett of La Junta, Colorado; 1 grandson, Russell Bray of Everett; 16 great-grandchildren and 1 niece. Funeral services will be held in Moles Funeral Home Wednesday, July 28 at 1 p.m. with Rev. John Haygood officiating. Interment will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
BRAY, Margaret M. of Bellingham, Washington passed away on December 25, 2006. She was 83 years old. Margaret is preceded in death by husband Bob L. Bray and son Robert G. McTigue. She is survived by her sons Jack McTigue (Linnea Harding) and Gary Bray; daughters Eva (Dennis) Winn and Mary (Jerry) Skelton; brother A. F. Jack (Luella) Goodwin; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 6 at 2 p.m. at the Baywood Clubhouse on Birch Bay Lynden Road.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Dec 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
BRAY, Melvin, 3038 N. W. Market Street, Seattle, age 47, passed away in Kake, Alaska Saturday, May 21, (1966). Mr. Bray was a lifetime resident of this city until moving to Seattle a year ago and was a bookkeeper for Pacific American Fisheries while residing here. He was a member of the Catholic Church and Bellingham lodge, BPOE No. 194. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Maggie Bray of Seattle; father, Arthur Bray of this city, and two half sisters, Mrs. Jacqueline Cole of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Dorothy Garrison of Sumas. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Father John B. Winn Thursday, May 26 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
BRAY, Stella Julia, age 92 of 2711 Cornwall, passed away Sun. Feb. 17, (1980). Mrs. Bray had been a resident of Bellingham for many years, was a member of the Church of the Assumption and she leaves to survive 1 daughter, Gladys Spieckerman of this city; 2 grandchildren; 1 greatgranddaughter; 4 brothers, Clarence Anthony of City, Raymond Anthony of Blaine, Lloyd Anthony and Victor Anthony; 1 sister, Belle Hogan of British Columbia. Funeral services will be held Thurs. Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, with Rev. John Smith officiating. Interment Greenacres.
BRAY, Walter H., age 48, of 1829 Oakes Street, Everett, passed away in that city Tuesday, February 17, (1953). Mr. Bray had resided in Everett for the past six months, and was employed by the Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. He had previously lived in Bellingham for many years. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Thompson, North Dakota, and the Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union at Everett. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Bray, at the family home; four daughters, Mrs. Lillian Moulton, of Everett, Mrs. Mary Jean Schulz, of Bellingham, Mrs. Audrey Swanson, also of Bellingham; and Miss Grace Ann Bray, at the family home; a son, Russell Bray, of Lockhart, Minnesota; seven grandchildren; and his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Bray, of Bellingham. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Cyrus G. Albertson, Friday, February 20, at 11 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
BRAYTON, John W., 72, 624 B St., Blaine died Tuesday (May 19, 1987). He was born Aug. 20, 1914, in Canada, and moved to Whatcom County from California in September, 1979. Survivors include his wife, Anne, of the family home; and a sister, Selina Ibs, of Vancouver, B. C. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Blaine Cemetery, with the Rev. Donald Walter officiating. Arrangements are by Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel and Crematorium in Blaine. [retired mechanic]
BRAZAS, Albert Walter, age 67, of Seattle, died in the Providence Hospital, Aug. 17, 1978 as the result of open heart surgery. He was born in Brockton, Mass., Nov. 6, 1910, moving with his family to Anacortes in 1918. He attended schools in Anacortes & in Taft, CA. He had worked for Puget Sound Freight lines for 35 years, retiring in 1975. He was a member of longstanding in the Bellingham Elks. Also an avid sports fan. He was the son of Anthony & Anastasia Brazas, both deceased. Also preceded in death by a brother, Alphonse in 1948. Survivors: a daughter, Anabel Barbara Paratore; 3 grandchildren, all of Citrus Heights, CA.; a sister, Adele Harvey of Anacortes; a brother, Ernest of Mt. Vernon; several nieces & nephews. Graveside services will be held in Grandview Cemetery, Anacortes, 2 p.m., Sat., Aug. 19. Arrangements by Evans Engdahl Funeral Home.

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