WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     BROWN - BROZ

BROWN, Ada N., age 84, of 3030 Kulshan St., passed away at home Friday, Nov. 8, (1974). She had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and was a member of the Nooksack Advent Christian Church. Surviving are her husband, Carl at home; 1 son, Vernon of Bellingham; 1 daughter, Vesper Schneider of Blaine and a sister, Eva Nolte of Lummi Island; also 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Earl Wright officiating. Burial in Greenacres.

BROWN, Adam L., age 57, of 9069 Valley View Rd., Custer, passed away in a local hospital Thurs., Oct. 13, (1977). A resident of Whatcom County for the past 7 years, he was employed at Arco as a pipefitter. He had served with the U.S. Army during WWII and was a member of the Pipefitters Local No. 40. Surviving are his wife, Rosie, at home; 3 daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Shelly and Mrs. Gail Shelly, both of Spokane and Dale Trumble of Custer; stepmother, Mrs. Faye Brown of Port Angeles. Funeral services will be held in Veroskes Bellingham Chapel, Mon., Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. followed by burial in the Pines Cemetery in Spokane.

BROWN, Alice D., aged 72 years, 2513 Henry Street, passed away Thursday, April 23, (1943) after a brief illness. Mrs. Brown had been a resident of Bellingham for the past forty years and was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church. She leaves to survive, two sons, Dr. L. D. Brown, Colfax, Wash., and Clifton R. Brown, of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. C. W. Johnson, of Seattle; a brother, Charles Shepherd, of Bellingham, and a brother and two sisters in Kentucky; three grandchildren, Mrs. Virginia Robinson, of Seattle, Mrs. Edatha Fox, of this city, and Corporal Robert Brown in North Africa; also two great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Brown will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist funeral home, Saturday, April 24, at 3:15 p.m., conducted by Rev. James E. Milligan, pastor of the Garden Street Methodist church. Interment will follow in the family plot in Woodlawn Cemetery.

BROWN, Alton A., age 25 years, resident of Ferndale, Route 2, passed away early Friday morning (May 23, 1947), following an automobile accident. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Brown, of Ferndale, Route 2; one sister, Doris Yeager, of Skagit County and a brother, Kenneth, at home. Funeral services will be conducted at Monroe Funeral Home in Ferndale, Monday, May 26, at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. C. G. Albertson officiating. Burial in Enterprise Cemetery.

BROWN, Anna Belle, passed away at her home in Custer, Tuesday, December 11, (1945) at the age of 78 years. She was a pioneer resident of Custer, having lived there 67 years. Mrs. Brown is survived by one daughter, Evabel Wilson, of Custer; one son, Roy M. Brown, of Portland, Oregon; three grandchildren, Mrs. Harold A. Kempinsky Jr., of Seattle, Barbara June Wilson, of Bellingham, James L. Brown, A. M. M. first class, U. S. navy; one brother, James Aitken, of Ferndale; three sisters, Mrs. Charles M. Culp, Mrs. Violet Collier, both of Seattle, Mrs. Harry Bell, Newark, N. J., and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 14, at 2 p.m. from the Methodist Church in Custer, with Rev. Bertram Robins, of Stanwood, assisted by Donald Bishop, of Custer, officiating. Interment in Enterprise Cemetery under the direction of the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine.

BROWN, Anna Elvina, age 79, of Route 3, Ferndale, passed away at her home Sunday, October 9, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Brown had been a resident of that community for the past 50 years. Surviving relatives include three sons, Milton R. Brown, of Route 3, Ferndale, R. F. Brown of Blaine, Rt. 1, and Byron L. Brown of Portland, Ore.; one sister, Mrs. T. A. Lauhery, of Minnesota; one brother, Henry Tabke of Iowa, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 13, at 2 p.m. within the Custer Methodist Church, with the Rev. Hazel Woods officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine.

BROWN, Anna J., formerly of 609 Sixteenth Street, passed away in a Seattle hospital Sunday, April 13, (1952). Mrs. Brown was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and had resided here since 1900, having been in Seattle since October. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, including Harold Whitaker, of Seattle, Mrs. Catherine Boley, of Kirkland, Mrs. Helen Fitch, of Mercer Island, and Mrs. Alice Bogardus, of Portland, Ore. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Canon E. B. Smith, Friday, April 18, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BROWN, Anna M., age 90 of 1339 Iron St., passed away Friday, August 20, 1982. Mrs. Brown had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 70 years and attended the Methodist Church. She leaves to survive 3 daughters, Kay Crocker, LaVella Lawlor and Doris Stimac all of this City; 7 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. At the request of Mrs. Brown there will be no services. Cremation. Arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home.

BROWN, Annie Christina, age 69, of 1421 St. Paul St., passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, Dec. 3, (1958). Mrs. Brown had resided in this community her entire life and was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church. Survivors are her husband, Harold L., at home; two sons, Albert C. of Kent and Wesley P., of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Alice O. Cole, of Seattle; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Cecelia Moore of San Bernardino, Calif., and Mrs. Mary Schild, of this city; one brother, Harry Carlson, of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Don Swerdfeger, Friday, Dec. 5, at 3 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

BROWN, Annie J. of Ferndale passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2005. She was 88 years old, born on March 15, 1916 to George and Ruth McCauley on Orcas Island. Annie moved to Whatcom County in 1924. She loved to crochet and make Afghans for rest home residents. Over the years Annie helped care for many relative's children and the children of many working moms. She worked in the church nursery for ten years. Annie attended the Evergreen Community Church. She loved people, and took pleasure in spending time with those she loved. Annie was preceded in death by her first husband, Ferdinand Brown; second husband, Ted Halveston; brothers-in-law, Peter Gustafson, Joe Crnich and Melvin Craiger; brothers, Ed McCauley, and Jack McCauley; and three siblings at birth. She is survived by sons, Allen Brown (Gwen) of Burlington and Terry Brown of Bellingham; daughters, Kathleen Harksell (Pete) of Ferndale, and Patsey Blunt (William) of Sedro-Woolley; brothers, Robert McCauley (Emily) of Custer and Ronald McCauley (Dorothy) of Bellingham; sisters, Adele Crnich of Bellingham, Charlaine Gustafson of Bellingham, and Virginia Craiger of Deming; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. Private family burial services will be held at Enterprise Cemetery, with a Memorial Service to follow on Monday, January 24, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. at Evergreen Community Church. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jan 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BROWN, Arthur, age 57, of 1191 Blaine Ave., Blaine passed away at home, Sun. June 24, 1979. He had served with the U.S. Army in WWII & had been a resident of Blaine since 1967. From 1967 to 1976 he served as Superintendent of Blaine School Dist. No. 503. He was retired from the Educational Service District of B'ham. He was a member of the Lewiston, Idaho Elks Lodge No. 896. Surviving is his wife, Marlene at home. 3 sons; Steven Brown of Lewiston, Idaho, Robert & Ronald Melton both of Blaine. 3 daughters; Christy Vallandingham of Clarkston, Idaho, Kim Jones of Blaine & Judity Melton of Blaine. Also 4 grandchildren. Private family services will be held. Cremation under the direction of the Veroske, McKinney Funeral Home. [self inflicted gun shot wounds]

BROWN, Arthur V., age 65, of 400 Teller St., Denver, Colorado, passed away March 22, 1977. Born in Ferndale, Wash. on March 30, 1911, he was married to Irene Key Brown in Tacoma, Wash. on Dec. 31, 1933. His main interests produced 18 years of successful business in the trucking industry from Alaska to Alabama, followed by 19 years of a genuine devotion and marked contribution to the cattle business. He owned an 800 acre ranch in Eastern Washington, but went on to manage such large ranches as the 300,000 acre Lak Ranch in Wyoming, the 800,000 acre Gamble Ranch in Nevada and then retiring after 7 years as the General Manager for the Tue Tribal Livestock Enterprise at Fort Duchesne, Utah, which consisted of 1.2 million acres. His greatest pleasure was the total enjoyment of hunting in the great outdoors which ranged from the Pacific Northwest to Alaska, surpassed only by an African Safari in 1960, and the self satisfaction of overlooking a peaceful and contented herd of cattle at the end of each day. He is survived by his wife, Irene, 1 son, Ronald A. Brown of Bellingham and 1 daughter, Patricia I. Kinney of Denver, Colorado, 2 brothers, Herbert L. Brown, Sumas, Robert O. Brown, Mt. Vernon, 2 sisters, Ruby Tooker, Mt. Vernon and Bernice Brinkman, Bellingham, also 4 grandchildren. Funeral services were held March 25 in Denver, Colorado.

BROWN, Benjamin, age 71 of Anchorage, Alaska passed away in that city Wednesday, April 22, (1959) following a short illness. Mr. Brown was a veteran of World War I. He leaves to survive 2 sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Krick, Deming Star Route and Mrs. Bernice Hazelton of Hoquiem; 1 brother, Paul Brown of Missoula, Montana, many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 27 at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Wahl officiating. Interment Bayview.

BROWN, Bernice - Funeral services for Bernice Brown, 80, of Burlington will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Hulbush Funeral Home. Mrs. Brown died Sunday. She was born May 2, 1894, in Illinois and came to Skagit County in 1927. She is survived by five daughters, Lottie Jenkins of Seattle, Lauretta and Lorene Brown of Oregon, Bonita Greve, Seattle, Juanita Bonds of Everett; two sons, Edward L. of Mount Vernon, Ray of Burlington; 18 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren and one sister, Leta Booth of Oklahoma. Burial will follow in Bow Cemetery.

BROWN, Bernice D., age 76, passed away in a local nursing home, Oct. 31, (1977). She had been a resident of Bellingham, Whatcom County for the past 34 years and leaves to survive 5 daughters, Mrs. Harold (Wilda) Wackwood, Mrs. Ella R. Burlinghame, Mrs. Wanda J. Sopher, all of Deming, Mrs. Violet R. Nieland of Bay City, Wa. and Mrs. Eva E. Cullop of Shelton; 1 son, Lewellyn C. Brown of Hoquiam; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Private services will be held under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.

BROWN, Bertha Mae, age 58 years of 100 Carter Dr., passed away in a local hospital Monday, Jan. 14, (1957) following a short illness. Mrs. Brown had resided in Bellingham for the past 36 years, and was a member of the Church of the Assumption and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. She leaves to survive her husband, Lee Brown, of the family home; one son, William L. and one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Norman, both of this city; three grandchildren; two brothers, Esther M. Neal, of West Linn, Ore., and J. W. Neal, of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Aemmer, of this city, and Mrs. Verlie Nockleby, of Mount Vernon. Numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary will be said Thursday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem High Mass will be sung Friday, Jan. 18, at 9:30 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption, pastor celebrant. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.

BROWN, Bessie N., age 58, Sedro Woolley resident for the past 10 yrs. and a former Rockport resident died Tues. April 25, 1978. She was born in Penn. in 1919. She was a member of the Cyrene Chapter, number 110, order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband Burton, 2 sons Tate Robbins, of Alger, John Robbins of Sedro Woolley, 2 daughters, June Bradshaw of Clear Lake, Roberta Robbins of Everett, a step-son Burton R. Brown of Quinault, a step-daughter, Ruth Lindall of Mt. Vernon, also 2 sisters and 1 brother and 1 grandchild. Services, Sat. April 29, 11 a.m. Lemley Chapel of Sedro Woolley. Interment at the Sedro Woolley cemetery.

BROWN, Betsey Olive, age 78, of 932 16th St., passed away in a local hospital, Monday, Oct. 7, (1957). Mrs. Brown had been a resident of the community for the past 60 years and was a member of the First Christian Church and the widow of the late David B. Brown. Surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. Arthur J. Stromme with whom she had made her home; three grandchildren, Bill Kaylor, Joel Stromme and JoAnn Stromme, also at home, and one brother, Mark Griggs of Tacoma, Wash. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Don Swordfeger, Friday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BROWN, Burleigh Gibson - A service for Burleigh Gibson Brown will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bellingham, followed by burial in Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Brown died Thursday, Jan. 23, 1997. He was 75. Born Sept. 22, 1921, to Burleigh and Anabel Brown in Lewiston, Idaho, he served with the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific. He was co-founder and owner of Brown's Music Co., formerly Brown and Stone Music. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty and sister Betty Groce. Survivors include son Dennis Brown, stepchildren Rikki Richardson, Sheila Creekmore, Carol Brewer, Diana Bonin, Steve Rice and Karen Rants, brother Joe Brown, 22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

BROWN, Burleigh Leon, age 75, who resided at 1901 Iowa St., passed away in a local hospital on Monday, June 4, (1962) following an extended illness. Mr. Brown had resided in Bellingham for the past five years. He was a World War I veteran, past commander of the V.F.W., Wilbur Simmons Post No. 3472 of Tekoa, Wash., a retired railroad machinist for the Union Pacific and a member of the Brotherhood of Machinists Union. He leaves to survive two sons, Burleigh G. and Joe R., both of Bellingham; his daughter, Mrs. Betty Grose of Elk, Wash.; two brothers, Charles Brown of Madiera, Calif., and Harlan of Yakima; his sister, Mrs. Ruth Neier of Cloverdale, Ind., and his brother-in-law, Fred Fordice of Judson, Ind.; 10 grandchildren. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Rev. Glenn Carlson will conduct funeral services on Friday, June 8, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Military services by the officers of the V.F.W. will be on Monday, June 11, at 2 p.m. in the Greenwood Cemetery, Palouse, Wash.

BROWN, Byron L., the last surviving son of early Custer pioneers, Henry and Anna Brown, passed away February 26, 1987 in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Brown was born in 1902 in The Yukon Territory, Canada and was raised in Custer. He was a retired machinist and was a 41 year resident of Portland. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Fernie, Randolph, and Lincoln. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle; three daughters, Joan Walvoord of Portland, Jeanine Hoke of Concord, CA, and Twilia Pratt of Bellingham; a son, Jack House of Glenwood, CA; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Annie Brown of Ferndale; nephews, Donald Brown, of Blaine, Terry W. Brown of Ferndale, and Allen Brown of Burlington; nieces, Kathleen Harksell, of Ferndale, Patsey Blunt of Burlington and Dianne Janise of Eunice, LA.

BROWN, Carleton H., age 78, of Star Route, Deming, passed away at home Sat., February 18, (1956). Mr. Brown had resided in Whatcom County the past 45 years and was a retired logger. Surviving relatives include his widow, Bernice, at home; one son, Lewellyn C., of Forks; five daughters, Mrs. Wilda Filbert of Deming, Mrs. Eva Riley of Bellingham, Mrs. Violet Sopher and Mrs. Jean Sopher both of Rockport, and Mrs. Ella Freeman in Iowa; 14 grandchildren; three brothers, George W. of Oregon City, Ore., Harry of Gladstone, Ore., and Gearry in California; one sister, Mrs. Lennie Friswed of Richmond, California. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence J. Forsberg Thursday, February 23 at 1 p.m. Cremation.

BROWN, Catherine, age 43, 2902 Connelly, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, April 14, (1964). Mrs. Brown had resided here many years before moving to Concrete four years ago, and just recently moved back to this city. Survivors are her husband, Burton, at home; one daughter, Ruth and a son, Burton R., both at home; father, Bert R. Pullar; and three brothers, Basil, Ray and William Pullar, all of this city. Services will be conducted by Rev. James Larson Friday, April 17 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, followed by burial in Bay View Cemetery.

BROWN, Catherine Duggan, age 89, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Monday, January 26, 1998, at home. She was born September 16, 1908, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Fred and Mary (Whelan) Duggan. She grew up in Spokane and married Anders R. Brown on March 22, 1942, in Long Beach, CA. They raised their family in Seattle and Spokane and retired in Arizona. In 1973, Mr. Brown preceded her in death. Mrs. Brown moved to Bellingham in 1989. In Spokane, she had been active with the Friday Musical Club and the Spokane Opera Assoc. Catherine was a former Spokane City Women's Amateur Golf Champion. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bellingham. Survivors include her son Reynold Brown and wife Gail Cottle of Seattle; daughter Mary and husband Bill Barr of Woodburn, OR; daughter Marsha Hodel of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren; Kristen Brown, Jeoffrey Brown, Kevin Barr, Scott Barr, Charlie Barr, Michael Hodel and Matthew Hodel; and 2 brothers, Jack and wife Helen Duggen and Marshall and wife Nancy Duggan, all of Spokane. A vigil service will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 1998, at Jones-Moles Funeral Home Chapel and a funeral mass 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 30, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

BROWN, Charles J., age 85 of Burlington, passed away in a local rest home Sunday August 14, (1966). A former resident of the Sumas area, he had owned a Dray business in Burlington for 20 years. Surviving are 2 brothers, Gordon of Hemet, California; Roy of Seattle; a step-daughter, Mrs. J. M. Henry of Mt. Vernon; numerous nieces and nephews including J. B. Chapman of Sumas. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, Saturday August 20 at 2 p.m. Burial to follow in the Sumas Cemetery.

BROWN, Charles W., age 73, of 1900 Madison St., passed away at the family home, Tuesday, Oct. 7, (1958) following an extended illness. Mr. Brown had resided in Bellingham for the past 36 years and was a retired foreman of Bloedel-Donovan Shingle Mill. He was a member of the Shingleweavers Union. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Laura F. Brown of the family home; one son, Donald W. of Moclips, Wash.; one granddaughter, Sharon Lee Brown of Moclips, Wash.; five brothers, Ralph of Modesto, Calif., Gilbert of Auburn, Ben of Anacortes, Arthur of Marysville and Leonard of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Percival and Mrs. Ollie Herndon, both of Modesto, Calif., many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Dr. W. Carl Calhoun officiating. Interment will be in the Burlington Cemetery.

BROWN, Charlie N., Route 2, Everson, passed away at the family home Saturday, October 25, (1947) at the age of 77 years. He was born in Mount Ayr, Iowa, and had resided in Whatcom County for thirty-eight years. He was a member of the Advent Christian Church of Nooksack, the Masonic Lodge and the Whatcom County Dairymen's Association. Surviving relatives include his wife, Marietta; one daughter, Mrs. Proda Moe, of Everson; two sons, Howard, of Bellingham, and Albert; also eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home of Sumas in the Advent Christian Church of Nooksack, Wednesday, October 29, at 2 p.m. with Rev. E. V. Carpenter, of Nooksack officiating. Final resting place, Nooksack Cemetery. The Masonic Lodge will have charge of the graveside services.

BROWN, Clare S., age 48 of 1781 Laurel Road, passed away in a Seattle hospital Friday, December 23, (1955) following a lingering illness. She was a lifetime resident of this district. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jimmie Bailey of Grants Pass, Ore.; one son, Donald W., U. S. Army; her mother, Mrs. Blanche Pate of Seattle; one sister, Mrs. V. L. Hoffer of Seattle; three brothers, Roy of Bellingham, Irving of Bellingham, Rt. 1, Earl of Lynden Rt. 2; two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with Rev. Arliss Johnson officiating. Interment in Greenacres.

BROWN, Clarence W., age 67, of 2284 Yew St. Rd., passed away Thursday, June 1st, 1978. Mr. Brown was a retired iron worker and commercial fisherman. Member of the Disabled American Veterans, and a lifetime resident of this community. He is survived by wife Edith, 4 stepsons, Wayne Willett of Walkerville, Maryland, Gordon Willett, city, Michael Willett, Custer, Thomas Willett of Mt. Vernon, 2 stepdaughters, Mrs. Darlene Resch of Orcas Island, Mrs. Gene Clark of Lab Bay, Alaska, 24 step-grandchildren, 2 step-great-grandchildren, 5 brothers, John R., of Lummi Island, George E., of Oregon City, Oregon. Elvis D., Las Vegas, Nevada, Roy A., Palm Desert, California, Ronald A., of Fallon, Nevada. 2 sisters, Mrs. Lee Andrew, Chula Vista, California, Mrs. Lola Cunningham, Las Vegas, Nevada. Memorial Service, Monday, June 5th, at 3 p.m., at the Jones Funeral Home. Cremation Greenacres Memorial Park.

BROWN, C. (Clark) C., age 71 years, of Ferndale passed away in a Seattle hospital Friday, Aug. 5, (1955) following an extended illness. Mr. Brown had been a resident of Ferndale for the past 37 years and was with the Carnation Milk Company for 49 years. He was a member of the B. P. O. E. No. 194 of Bellingham and the Ferndale Lions Club. Surviving relatives include his wife Susan; one daughter Mrs. Gwen Brown of Mount Vernon; one son Clark of Ferndale; one granddaughter Miss Janice Brown of Mount Vernon; four sisters, Mrs. Altha Porter, Mrs. Jessie Tauton both of Oregon, Mrs. Ora Isbell of Chehalis, Mrs. Winefred Whemhoff of Washington, D. C.; five brothers Ross, Earl and Alvin all of Forest Grove, Oregon, Fred of Vancouver, Wash., and Victor of Seattle. Funeral services will be held within the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale, Monday, August 8 at 1:30 p.m. with the officers of the Bellingham Elk Lodge No. 194 officiating. Interment in the family plot in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BROWN, Clark L., age 69, of Rt. 3, Ferndale, passed away at his home Thursday, Feb. 28, (1957) following an extended illness. Mr. Brown had been a resident of the Ferndale community for the past 50 years and served in the U. S. Army in World War I. Active in community affairs he was a member of the Orchard Grange and of Kulshan Post No. 154, the American Legion of Ferndale. Surviving relatives include his wife, Lucille; three sisters, Mrs. John Blick and Mrs. Bertha Rogers, both of Ferndale, and Mrs. Charles Blick of Bellingham; one brother, Glen Brown of Ferndale; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Brown of Marietta, and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 2, at 2 p.m. in the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale, with Rev. Robert Irwin officiating, Final resting place, Woodlawn Cemetery.

BROWN, Claude H., age 32, of 2711 Humboldt, passed away at home, Monday, April 4, (1955). Mr. Brown had been a resident of this community for his entire life, was a veteran of World War II, was a member of Alexander Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion, William Matthews Post No. 1585, V.F.W., and Bellingham Chapter No. 19, D.R.V. The survivors include the mother, Mrs. Earl Cline; two brothers, Lloyd A. Brown and Harold W. Brown; a sister, Mrs. Alice Hubbard, all of Bellingham, and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the officers of William Matthews Post No. 1585, V.F.W., Thursday, April 7, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

BROWN, Claude V., age 84, of 293 Nooksack Ave., Nooksack, passed away at home, Mon., July 9, 1979. A native of the Nooksack area, he was a retired meteorologist for the U.S. Weather Bureau retiring in 1955. He was a member of the Nooksack Advent Christian Church & (NARFE). Surviving is his wife, Ella at home; a brother, Carl Brown & a sister, Alma Berg both of B'ham; 2 grandchildren, Richard Zeiner of Redlands, CA & Margaret Ann Wangaard of LuCadia, CA; also numerous nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Dr. Elwin V. Brown in 1956. Funeral services will be held in the Veroske-Jerns Funeral Chapel, Fri., July 13th at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Michael Gooding officiating. Burial in the Nooksack Cemetery.

BROWN, Clayton Bruce, age 8 years, son of Dr. and Mrs. Donald W. Brown of 816 16th St., passed away at home Thursday, Nov. 16, (1961). Clayton was a student at the Campus School and leaves to survive other than his parents, one brother, Kevin Ward Brown also at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Brown of Columbia, Neb., and Dr. and Mrs. R. V. Loudon of Santa Clara, Calif. Private graveside services will be conducted at Greenacres Memorial Park, Friday, Nov. 17, at 10 a.m., Dr. Glenn C. Carlson officiating, under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.

BROWN, Clifton Robert, age 73, of 1418 1/2 State St., passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, March 26, (1963). A retired employee of the Puget Sound Power and Light Co., having been employed by them for 49 years, Mr. Brown was a 60 year resident of Bellingham and Whatcom County and was a member of the Garden St. Methodist Church. Survivors are one son, Robert O. Brown of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Edatha Fox of Stockton, Calif.; three grandchildren; one brother Dr. Louis Brown of Colfax, Wn. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Robert Irwin Friday, March 29 at 1:30 p. m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

BROWN, Clint - Funeral services for Clint Brown, Birch Bay-Lynden Road, were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Gillies Funeral Home. Cremation followed. He was 92 years old at the time of his death which occurred on Saturday, November 25, (1972). A resident of Whatcom County for 65 years, he was a retired farmer. Survivors include eight sons, Lloyd, Donald, Howard, Leon and Kenneth all of California, Edward of Renton, Eugene of Custer and Keith of North Bend; nine daughters, Grace Keller of Olympia, Pearl Cline of Oak Harbor, Trudy Hunter of Bellingham, Mildred Quesnell of Snohomish, Lila Worstman and Dorothy Zuanich of Everett, Edna Farkas of Custer, Fay Wosinski of California, and Joyce Henton of Pasco; a sister, Blanche Wade of California and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

BROWN, Cora M. -- d. January 6, 1965 Image

BROWN, Daisy, age 84 of 4250 Dewey Rd., died Sat., Feb. 21, 1981. Mrs. Brown was a resident of this community for 70 years; attended Immanuel Bible Church; Pioneer of Whatcom County; preceded in death by 1 son, Willard Brown in 1943 and is survived by 1 son, J. Alfred Brown; 2 daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Webster and Mrs. Barbara Wilson all of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Charles Leibrandt of Entiat, Wash.; 1 sister, Myrtle Vives of Seattle; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral service Tues. Feb. 24, 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. [born Jan. 24, 1897 in CA]

BROWN, David B., age 80, of 1020 Kay Street, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, May 13, (1952). Mr. Brown had resided in this community for the past 63 years and had operated Brown's Barber Supply since 1912. He was a member of the First Christian Church, the Master Barbers Association, and of the Bellingham Lodge No. 194, B. P. O. Elks. Surviving relatives include the wife, Mrs. Betsy O. Brown at the family home; a daughter, Mrs. A. J. Stromme, of Bellingham; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. J. T. Walker, of Fallon, Nevada, and Mrs. A. J. Giles, of Port Angeles, Wash., and many nephews and nieces. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. Eugene Sabin Monday, May 19, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BROWN, Earl, age 59 of Route 2, Lynden, passed away suddenly at his home Sunday, March 25, (1962). He had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and for the past 17 years had farmed on the Ten Mile Road. He was a member of The Laurel Grange. Surviving are his wife Vera, three sons Eugene of Renton, Jerry of Lynden and Edwin of Seattle. His mother, Mrs. Jennie Brown of Bellingham, two brothers Roy of Bellingham and Erving of the Laurel Road, one sister, Mrs. V. L. Hoffer of Pullman. Also 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden Tuesday March 27 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Paul Jacobson officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenacres Memorial Park.

BROWN, Edward A., age 89 years of 1509 E. Victor Street passed away at a local hospital Thursday, September 8, (1960) following an extended illness. Mr. Brown had resided in Bellingham for the past 40 years and leaves to survive, 2 sons, James L. of Van Zandt and William F. of Auburn; also 7 daughters, Mrs. Margaret Smith of Enumclaw, Mrs. Agnes Love of Ryderwood, Wash., Mrs. Elsie Asvitt of Walnut Creek, Calif., Mrs. Elaine Taynton of Chico, Calif., Mrs. Ethel Pickett of Wenatchee, Mrs. Mayme Wasson of Auburn and Mrs. Laura Beal of Sitka, Alaska; also many grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, September 12, at 1 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. E. M. Bremmer, pastor of Lawrence Emanuel Lutheran Church officiating. Cremation.

BROWN, Edward Birdsell - Memorial service for Edward Birdsell Brown, age 75, of 2110 Kentucky Street will be Saturday, August 27, 1PM at Jones Funeral Home. Cremation, Greenacres Crematorium. Mr. Brown passed away Wednesday, August 24, 1988. A well known Bellingham resident for 75 years, he retired from Washington State Patrol; member of Ducks Unlimited; ardent hunter & fisherman, and is survived by his wife Betty M. Brown; daughter Janna & husband, Richard Palm; 2 grandsons Craig & Karl Palm, all of Bellingham; 1 brother Gordon & wife, Elaine Brown of Portland, OR. [born Dec. 27, 1912 in Marietta]

BROWN, Edward Grady, age 32 of 20217 N. E., Seattle, passed away in a local hospital Monday, January 27, (1964). Mr. Brown had resided in Bellingham prior to moving to Seattle 5 years ago where he was a restaurant owner in Kenmore. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Mountlake Terrace. Survivors are his widow, Doreen E., at home; one son, Grady and one daughter, Rebecca, both at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grady Brown of Bellingham and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Hamilton of Deming. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Dwight Holland Thursday, January 30 at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Bay View Cemetery.

BROWN, Elizabeth A., age 64 years, resident of Ferndale Route 3, passed away at the home of her sister, Mrs. Frank Bogle, of Bellingham, Friday, May 23, (1947) following a lingering illness. She had been a resident of Whatcom county her entire life. Survivors are the husband, George; one son, Arnold, Sumas; one daughter, Mrs. Cecelia Fisher, of Bellingham; four grandchildren; also one brother, Alexander Charles, Aberdeen, Wash; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Bogle, and Mrs. Forrest Fordan, both of Bellingham; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe Funeral Home, Tuesday afternoon, May 27, at 3 o'clock, with Rev. C. G. Albertson, officiating. Burial in Enterprise Cemetery.

BROWN, Elizabeth Slater, age 89 of 4160 Georgian Dr., Ferndale, passed away Saturday, August 20, 1983. Mrs. Brown was born in Ferndale in 1893 and had been a life time resident of this area. She was the daughter of George & Agnes Slater and the granddaughter of George Slater, a Whatcom County pioneer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto, in 1953 and is survived by 2 nieces, Ruth Palmer of Ferndale , Jean Fralick of Bellingham; 4 nephews, Bob Brown of Bellingham, Joe Brown, Dan Slater of Sequim, George H. Slater in Alaska. Graveside services will be conducted in Enterprise Cemetery Thursday, August 25 at 1:30 p.m. Friends may pay their respects at Moles Funeral Home Wednesday, August 24 from 9:00 a.m. until noon.

BROWN, Ella, age 75 of 1213 Garden St., passed away Monday, May 23, (1966). A resident of Whatcom County 11 years, she was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church and Eagles Auxiliary, Aerie No. 31. She is survived by her husband, Lee Brown; 2 daughters, Mrs. Alice Baker of Smethport, Penn.; Mrs. Dorotha Springstead of Ferndale; 4 sons, Charles Billyard of Olean, N.Y.; Daniel and Clarence Billyard of Smethport, Penn.; Emery Billyard of Hamburg, N.Y.; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, May 26 at 11 a.m., Rev. John Haygood officiating in the Moles Funeral Home. Followed by burial in Lamphere Cemetery in Eldred, Penn. [parents were Daniel & Mary (Robinson) Vaughn]

BROWN, Ella Kallander, 95, 2726 Alderwood Ave., Bellingham passed away Dec. 3, 1991 in Bellingham. She was born Dec. 9, 1895 in Nooksack and lived in Los Angeles and Juneau before moving back to Nooksack in 1955. She was an active member of the Nooksack Advent Christian Church; wrote poetry and two books; and was honored by Gov. Booth Gardener at a lunch in Olympia. Survivors are two sisters, Adena Tilbury of Seattle and Norma Jarvis of Bellingham; two grandchildren, Margaret Wangaard, Leucadia, CA and Richard Zeiner, Riverside, CA; one great granddaughter, Kristina Wangaard; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 1991, at Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel followed with burial at the Nooksack Cemetery. Rev. Carl Crouse will officiate. Arrangements and services under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. [parents were Charles and Anna; husband was Claude Brown; d. 1979]

BROWN, Elmer, age 46 years, passed away in Ketchikan, Alaska, August 27, (1951) following a brief illness. Mr. Brown had been a resident of Marietta his entire life. He is survived by two sons, James and Joseph Brown; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Brown and Mrs. Mary Paul. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe funeral home Saturday, September 8, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Leonard White officiating. Interment, Lummi Reservation Cemetery.

BROWN, Enoch, age 92 years, of 1781 Laurel Road, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, June 15, (1952) following a lingering illness. He had been a resident of this district for the past 52 years and was a farmer in the Lynden district for many years. Mr. Brown leaves to survive, his wife, Jennie; four sons, Roy, of Bellingham, Irving and Clare, both at home; Earl of Lynden, Rt. 2; one daughter, Mrs. Nora Hoffer, of Spokane; several grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 19, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home at Lynden, with Rev. Chester Blair officiating. Interment, Greenacres.

BROWN, Enoch S. - Funeral services for Enoch S. Brown, aged 78 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Mollie Brown, 1617 McKenzie avenue, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, September 16, (1931) will be held Friday, September 18, at 2 p.m. from the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, 210 Prospect street, with Rev. Elmer G. Copley, pastor of the Pentecostal church, officiating, and interment will be made in the family plot in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Brown had been a resident of Bellingham for the past two years, and aside from the many friends who will mourn his passing, he leaves to survive him the widow and two sons, Ross and Stanley Brown, of Marshfield, Ore.; one daughter, Mrs. Lula Koker, of this city, and one grandchild and one great-grandchild, all of this city.

BROWN, Ernest A., age 63, who resided at 1422 Iron Street, passed away suddenly Sunday, November 6, (1966). He had been a lifetime resident of Bellingham where he was owner of The White Spot Restaurant. He was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Hope Brown and 2 sons, Edward J. Brown of Bellingham and Elbert A. Brown of Seattle; several grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home Thursday, November 10 at 1:30 p.m., with Rev. Walker officiating. Interment Greenacres.

BROWN, Ernest G., age 82, of 1509 E. Victor, passed away in a local hospital Friday, December 15, (1961) following an extended illness. A resident of this community for many years, Mr. Brown was a retired groceryman and was a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 F&AM. Surviving are his wife, Nellie F. Brown, 1 son, Miles R. Brown, of Long Beach, Calif., 1 stepdaughter, Mrs. Clarence Lowry of Oak Harbor, 1 grandchild. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 20 at 1:30 in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Don Swerdfeger, pastor of the Garden Street Methodist Church officiating, followed by the Ritualistic services of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F&AM. Interment Woodlawn.

BROWN, Ethel A., age 93, formerly of Mt. Baker Apts., passed away Sat. March 18th, (1978). She had been a resident of B'ham. for the past 62 yrs. & was a retired clerical worker for the Northwestern Bank. She was a member of the Congregational Church & the past member of the Altrusa Club. Surviving are 5 grandchildren including: Robert Berg of Seattle, 4 great grandchildren & close friends, Mr. & Mrs. Percy Berg of Everson. Memorial graveside services will be held in Bayview Cemetery Thurs. March 23rd at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Elmer Erickson officiating. Cremation under the direction of Veroskes Bellingham Chapel.

BROWN, Ernestine - A memorial service for Ernestine Brown of Alger will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall, 1525 Electric Ave., with Robert Stone officiating. Burial was at Burlington Cemetery. Mrs. Brown died at home Monday, Sept. 29, 1997. She was 69. Born May 17, 1928, in Bellingham, she was associated with the South Bellingham Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include her husband of 24 years, Melvin Brown, of the family home; her mother, Frances Brooks, of Lyman; brother Larry Brooks of Bellingham; sister Sharon Wenger of Seattle; sons Earl Kenoyer and Rodger Kenoyer, both of Bellingham; daughter Laureen Furnas of Lynden; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

BROWN, Eva, age 67, of Everett, died Feb. 3rd (1978) in an Everett hospital. Miss Brown was born June 8, 1910 in Darrington Wa. and resided in the Everett area since 1967. She is survived by 1 sister, Katherine Joseph of Bellingham. Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tues. Feb. 7th at 10 a.m. in the Weller Funeral Home, Arlington, with the Rev. Merle Williams officiating. Interment will be in the family plot in the Suiattle Cemetery, Darrington, Wa. Casket bearers are Kenny Moses, Herman Williams, Joe Williams, Johnny Harvey, Hank Williams and Pat Maas.

BROWN, Evelyn Usilton, age 66, of 2313 B Street, passed away at the family home Wednesday, October 10, (1951). Mrs. Brown had resided in Bellingham since 1903 and was a member of the First Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Ross Brown at the family home; one daughter, Miss Dorothy Brown at the home; one brother, Harry Usilton, of Plano, Ill., a niece and nephew. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. Eugene Sabin, pastor of the First Christian Church, Saturday, October 13, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BROWN, Everett Edward, aged 32 years, passed away at his home on Route 1, Bellingham, Friday, September 27, (1940) following a short illness. Mr. Brown returned to this county a year ago from Oregon and was engaged in farming. Surviving relatives are his widow and two children, Pearl and Harvey, at the the family home; his mother, Mrs. Edith Kinney, Dallas, Ore., and an uncle, Charles Brown at Nooksack. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted Monday, September 30, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Nooksack Cemetery.

BROWN, Florence Mae - My loving mother's golden heart stopped beating and she, entered into peaceful rest the morning of April 30, 1997 at the age of 85. In Clarkton, MO on October 22, 1911 she was born, 1 of 6 children to Emmitt Eugene and Nora Elizabeth Bass-Island. She moved to Chicago as a young girl and worked as a waitress in the creameries. There she met the love of her life, Martin "Marty" F. Brown. On November 15, 1941 they were married in Las Cruses, New Mexico where Marty was stationed in the U.S. Army. WWII brought them to Bremerton, WA where their only daughter Linda Louise was born. Following Marty's discharge, they decided to make Bremerton their home and they became active in Star of the Sea Parish. Florence worked as a cashier for the former A&P and Cliff & Gene's Grocers. In 1957 they moved to Salem, OR and she became to hostess for the former Marion Hotel. A job she always said was her favorite. In 1967 following a career change for Marty, they moved to Beaverton, OR where both enjoyed semi-retirement and church activities in St. Cecillias's Parish. Following the heartbreak of Marty's death in 1988, she moved to Bellingham, WA in 1989 to be near daughter/son-in-law and grandsons. She lived at Washington Square where she made many dear friends and attended Assumption Parish. In October of '95 due to ill health she moved to Lynden and had been a resident of the Christian Health Care Center until her death. She made many new friends among the staff and residents, and enjoyed the activities including watching her favorites: Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. On Sunday April 25, she suffered a stroke and after meeting will all of her family, quietly slipped away with her daughter and son-in-law at her side, to be with her heavenly family. She will be deeply missed by daughter Linda Louise Street and husband Steve of Lynden, grandsons, the joys of her life, Scott Anthony Newton of Bellingham, Mark Timothy Newton of Sumas, Chad Jeffrey Newton and girlfriend Richelle Greaves and Clifford Steven Street and girlfriend Rose Hettinga all of Lynden; sister Gladys Gaultney of Ill., brother Aaron Island and wife Alice of St. Louis, sister-in-law Pearl Island of Ill., and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her step-mother Bessie Island, brother Brian Island and infant brther Daniel and 1/2 brother Connie Island. Visitation will be at Gillies Funeral Home on Sunday from Noon until 6 p.m. followed by a Vigil Service at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 7:00 p.m. A funeral liturgy celebrating her life will be held at the church on Monday May 5 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Woody McAllister officiating. She will be entombed next to Marty in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Portland, OR later in the week. Services and arrangements are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.

BROWN, Frank B., age 84 of 2122 H St., passed away Thursday April 26, 1979. A retired meat cutter, Mr. Brown was a life resident of this community and a member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion. Surviving are his wife, Esther, 1 son, Archie Brown of Eugene, Oregon & 3 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sat. April 28, 11 a.m., at the Jones Funeral Home by Rev. Lawrence Guderian. Cremation.

BROWN, Frank W., age 89, of 1817 Knox, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, September 23, (1950) following an extended illness. Mr. Brown had been a resident of this community for the past 53 years and was a retired mill worker. He is survived by a granddaughter, Bernice Cohn of Portland, Ore. Funeral services will be conducted within the chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns funeral home, Wednesday, September 27, at 1:30 p.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

BROWN, Fred, age 87 years old, Ferndale, passed away at a local hospital, Saturday, June 26, (1948) following a lingering illness. Mr. Brown came to Blaine 61 years ago, worked in the salmon industry many years, and was mayor of Blaine for two terms. For the past twenty years he had lived in North Bellingham and Ferndale districts. Surviving are two sons, Otto, of Route 3, Ferndale, Walter E., of North Bellingham; two grandchildren; one great grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted from Monroe's at Ferndale Monday afternoon, June 28, at 2 p.m., standard time, conducted by the Masonic Lodge No. 164 of Ferndale, of which Mr. Brown was a member. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.

BROWN, Genevieve J., age 63 of Glacier, passed away at her home Sat., Oct. 11, (1975). She was a lifetime resident of the community and is survived by her husband Walter D., 4 sons Jimmy D. of Deming, Donald and Walter, both city; and Thomas of Maple Falls, 1 daughter Mrs. Elaine Magner, city, 17 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, 2 brothers Tom Bourn of Bremerton, Jerry Bourn, Glacier, 2 sisters Mrs. Ellen VanElten of Bremerton and Mrs. Charlotte Kvistad, city, many nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held Wed. Oct. 15 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Interment BayView Cemetery.

BROWN, George Arnold, age 52 of Route 1, Sumas, passed away Tuesday, March 28 (1967) in a Bellingham hospital. Survived by his wife, June, 3 daughters, Mrs. Arnette Sturrock, Sumas, Mrs. Belva Barry of Seattle and Tamara Brown at home, 1 sister, Mrs. Glen Fisher also of Sumas, 2 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 31 at 1 p.m. in the Gillies Funeral Chapel in Sumas, Rev. Stanley Kuntz officiating. Burial will follow in the Bay View Cemetery.

BROWN, George B., age 71, of Ferndale, passed away at a Bellingham hospital, Friday, May 6, (1955) following an extended illness. He had been a resident of the county for the past 52 years. He is survived by his wife, Hilda; one daughter, Cecilia Fisher of Sumas; one son, Arnold Brown of Sumas; five grandchildren; one brother Martin, Blaine, a sister Tilda Weidkamp, Ferndale; several nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Monroe Mortuary in Ferndale, where services will be conducted by Rev. Harry Martynse Monday, May 9, at 2 p.m. Interment in the family plot in Enterprise Cemetery.

BROWN, George C., S/Sgt., age 27 years, killed in action at Epinal, France, November 3, 1944. He was attached to the 44th Division, 114th Infantry. The survivors include the widow, Anna C., and one daughter, Bonnie Anne, both of Bellingham; parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Brown; five sisters and one brother, all of Riverton, N. J. The remains were received Wednesday by Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral home. Graveside services will be conducted by Canon E. B. Smith, Saturday, June 12, at 10:30 a.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery. The officers and members of the Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 will confer full military honors.

BROWN, George Eugene, who was an aviation mechanic stationed at Whidbey Island Naval Air Base, was killed instantly in a car accident Wednesday, September 16, (1953) at the age of 20. He had resided in Bellingham his entire lifetime prior to entering the service. He attended Meridian Grade School and graduated from Meridian High School in 1951. He was the son of the late county assessor George H. Brown, and is survived by his mother, Mrs. Julia Brown, Bellingham; one brother, James J. at home; grandmother, Mrs. Frank Urbeck; also by the following aunts and uncles: Mr. and Mrs. Leslie C. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Rohwer, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kenoyer, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Schonberger, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Beaver, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Urbeck, all of Bellingham; Emmett R. Brown of Tacoma, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Walton, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Brown of Los Angeles, Calif. The remains will arrive in Bellingham with escort Monday, September 21, and will lie in state in the chapel of the Bingham, Dahlquist and Jerns Funeral Home until Tuesday, September 22, at 2 o'clock when military services will be conducted by Naval Chaplain H. W. Buckingham of the Whidbey Island Naval Air Base. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

BROWN, George H., age 44, of Route 1, Ferndale, passed away suddenly at a local hospital Thursday, February 16, (1950). Mr. Brown was county assessor at the time of his death. He was a member of the Elks Lodge No. 194. Surviving relatives include his wife Julia, and two sons, George Jr. and James at home; three brothers, Leslie C., Bellingham, Emmett R., Tacoma, and James W., of Los Angeles; two sisters, Mrs. Victor Rohwer, Route 2, Lynden, and Mrs. Melvin Walton, Tacoma; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, February 20 at 2 p.m. at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Chapel with the Rev. Daniel Taylor officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BROWN, George William, 87, 1913 Fairhaven Ave., died Monday (Sept. 9, 1987) in Bellingham. He was born Nov. 22, 1899 in Marysville, New Brunswick, and was a resident of Whatcom County for 86 years. Mr. Brown was a member of the Salvation Army and was a charter member of the Chuckanut Community Church. He was a member of the Calvary Singers, a group that sings in area nursing homes. Mr. Brown was a supervisor in machine shops at Skagit Steel and Bellingham Chain and Forge Co. Survivors include his wife, Marie, of the family home; four daughters, Hazel of Lummi Bay, Gloria Maier and Bonnie Bishop, both of Bellingham and Patricia Wood of Driggs, Idaho; a step-daughter Suzanne Hill of Lakewood, Calif; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Katherene Engels of Bellingham and Irene Olsen of Bremerton; and a brother, Mac Brown of Bellingham. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Bayview Cemetery, with Capt. Cal Prouty and Lt. Col. Frank Moss of the Salvation Army officiating. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Salvation Army Citadel, 2912 Northwest Ave. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.

BROWN, Glenn A., age 81, of 439 Vista Dr., Ferndale, passed away Thurs., Sept. 29, (1977). Mr. Brown had been a resident of Ferndale since 1902, a Ferndale school bus driver for over 25 years. & the Ferndale CofC. Santa Claus for several yrs. He is survived by a son, Kenneth of Mt. Vernon; a daughter, Doris Yeager of New Halem; 2 sisters, Ruby Blick of Ferndale & Vera Blick of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Graham Hutchins, Mon., Oct. 3 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery.

BROWN, Goldie, age 87 of 2523 Henry St., passed away Fri., Dec. 23, (1977). Mrs. Brown was a 67 year resident of this community, a member of Immanuel Bible Church, American Legion Auxiliary and the WCTU. Surviving 5 daughters, Mrs. Mary Ellen Medcalf, city, Mrs. Ruth Goodman, and Mrs. Carol June Moore both of Anacortes, Mrs. Dorothy Huppert of Snohomish, Mrs. Blanche Smoot, city, 13 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren. Services Tues., Dec. 27, 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Jeff Grant officiating. Interment Enterprise Cemetery.

BROWN, Grace - Family service will be held at a later date from Grace Brown, age 101, of 2726 Alderwood. Mrs. Brown passed away Friday, March 19, (1982) in Bellingham. Surviving are nieces & nephews; Leland Wesley & wife Thelma Florence, of city. Valda & husband Harvey Cox, of Spokane. Grace & husband Stan Williams, of Concord, Calif. Albert L. & wife Bettie Florence, of city. Cremation & inurnment at Greenacres Mausoleum. Jones Funeral Home.

BROWN, Grady W. - Funeral services for Grady W. Brown, 77, of 2537 Valencia Street, Bellingham were held July 30 in Veroske, Jerns and Laveck Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Bruner and Rev. Newton Baker officiating. Interment followed in Bayview Cemetery. Brown was a longtim resident of Glacier before moving to Bellingham. He died in a local hospital July 26, (1980). He was a retired employee of the Washington State Highway Department and a member of the Victory Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Brown, two sisters, Helen Dickson of Kennewick and Willamae Beck of Bremerton, a daughter-in-law, Doreen and husband Earl Funston, of Seattle. There are two grandchildren and one great-grandchild as well as many nieces and nephews.

BROWN, Harry Farthing, age 70, of 2012 A Street, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, October 9, (1950). Mr. Brown had been a resident of this community for the past 60 years and was a retired purchasing agent for the Lee Grocery. Deceased was a member of the First Christian Church and of the 99 Men's Class of the church, and leaves to survive his widow, Ruth Rockey Brown, at home; one son, Donald F., and one granddaughter, Miss Dawn Louise Brown, both of Vancouver, B. C., also numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Ray S. Wagoner, Wednesday, October 11, at 3:30 p.m. Cremation.

BROWN, Harvey M., age 68 years, passed away at his home in Marietta Tuesday, October 2, (1951) following a brief illness. Mr. Brown had been a resident of the Marietta community 43 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen; two sons, Gordon L., of Portland, and Edward E., of Bellingham; two brothers, Clark L. and Glenn A., both of Ferndale; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Rogers and Mrs. Ruby Blick, both of Ferndale, and Mrs. Vera Blick, of Bellingham; three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe funeral home Friday, October 5, at 2 p.m. with Rev. George McMaster, officiating. Final resting place, Woodlawn.

BROWN, Hattie Amelia, age 88, of 1900 Quinault St. passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Dec. 3, (1959). Mrs. Brown was founder of the Chuckanut Community Church and was active in the Salvation Army. Survived by four sons, George, Earl, Lewis and Malcolm, all of Bellingham; three daughters, Mrs. Irene Olsen of Bremerton, Mrs. Katherine Engeles of Naknek, Alaska, Mrs. E. Zobrist of Seattle; 13 grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Monday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m., by Captain D. W. Madsen. Final resting place, Bay View.

BROWN, Hazel M. - There will be no public services got Hazel M. (Torrence) Brown of Bellingham. Mrs. Brown died of heart complications on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 95. Born March 9, 1905, to Ples W. and Seena E. (Matthews) Torrence in Atkins, Ark., she graduated from Atkins High School in 1923. Mrs. Brown retired as a communications operator from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton. She moved to Whatcom County in 1975. She enjoyed playing bridge, knitting, crocheting and sewing. Her first husband, Albin Lindquist, died in 1964. Her second husband, Clyde R. Brown, died in 1980. Her sisters also died previously. Survivors include grandsons Jerry Juenemann of Bellingham and Terry Juenemann of Everson and nephew Bob Erickson of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

BROWN, Helen, passed away Sunday morning (May 15, 1927) at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Brown of Sunrise. She had been ill for the past year and at the time of her death was 18 years old. Deceased was well known here, graduating from the Blaine High school with the class of 1926. Her former classmates and friends extend their sympathy to her parents and sisters in their bereavement. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Sunrise Swedish Baptist church and interment made in the Lynden cemetery.

BROWN, Helen A., age 78, 1480 Spruce Circle, Anderson, Calif., passed away in Redding on Mon. Jan. 17, (1983). She was a former county resident and was born at Goshen on Oct. 19, 1904, and moved with her husband Paul to Oklahoma in 1929. Mr. Brown died in 1965. She is survived by 5 sons, Clarence of Anderson, Calif., William of Cottonwood, Calif., George of Battleground, Wash., Albert of Zortman, Montana and Theodore of Grants Pass, Oregon; 9 grandchildren; a brother, Frank Sterling of Wenatchee, Wa. Graveside services will be conducted on Fri. Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. in the Lynden Cemetery. Friends wishing to pay their respects may call at the Gillies Funeral Home until 1 p.m. on Friday.

BROWN, Herbert A. "Larry" passed away Friday, March 23, (1979) at White memorial Hospital in Los Angeles. He was born in 1916 at Sweet Springs, Missouri, and had been a Bellingham resident since serving with the U.S. Navy during WWII. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, two sons, Lee and David, and four grandchildren, all of Bellingham; a sister in Kansas and two brothers in California. He was a retired letter carrier. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at First Christian Church.

BROWN, Herbert, age 60 years, passed away Monday, Feb. 23, (1953) at a hospital in Glendale, Calif., following a short illness. Mr. Brown was a former resident of the Custer district. He is survived by his wife, Nellie Brown, of Los Angeles; one son John, of Seattle; one grandchild in Seattle; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Davis, of Custer, and Mrs. Cora Creek, of Bellingham; one brother, Earl Brown, of Middleport, N. Y. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Feb. 27, at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, with the Rev. C. G. Albertson, of Ferndale, officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Dr. R. S. Hills, Mr. Frank Obenhaufer, Mr. Alfred Willard, all of Stanwood; Mr. David Wolten and Mr. Carl Widman, of Blaine, and Mr. Claude Mehme (Behme?), of Custer.

BROWN, Herbert L., 82, of 1242 Cherry St., Sumas, passed away at St. Joseph's Main Campus in Bellingham on Sept. 9, 1991. Mr. Brown was born in Ferndale on June 11, 1909, the son of Leslie and Maria Jane Parsons-Brown. He attended school in Ferndale. On July 4, 1934 he was married to Lilly Tyrrell in Nooksack. During WWII he served in the Navy. Following his discharge, he operated an auto body repair shop in Sumas. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 212 in Sumas. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife Lilly of the family home; two sons, Arden Brown and his wife Linda of Blaine and Jim Brown and his wife Diane of Bellingham; Brother Robert Brown and sister Ruby Tooker, both of Mount Vernon; and three grandchildren. Private graveside services were held in Sumas Cemetery on Friday with Rev. Earl Crouse officiating.

BROWN, Hiram Harlow, age 102, of 1509 E. Victor St. Bellingham passed away Fri., Dec. 13th, (1985) in B'ham. He had been a Whatcom County resident for over 42 yrs, and was preceded in death by a grandson, Jerry Fuller, and is survived by 2 daughters, Joy Fuller and her husband Harold, "Pete," Jewell Christy and her husband Jack L.; 2 grandchildren, Jerri William, and Linda Montgomery; 2 great-grandchildren, Lisa and Lori Montgomery. Private graveside services were held at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.

BROWN, Horace G., age 65, formerly of 2314 Lindsay Street, passed away in a local hospital, Jan. 9, (1962). A retired millworker, Mr. Brown was a 30-year resident of Bellingham. Survivors are his widow, Myrtle O., and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Delmar R. Barrans. Final resting place, Woodlawn.

BROWN, Ida May, 70, of 201 Ashley, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, March 19, (1957). Mrs. Brown had resided in this community for the past 39 years and had attended the First Baptist Church. Surviving relatives include two daughters, Mrs. Inez B. Schupp of this city and Mrs. Gladys P. Monson of Shelton; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert T. Crisp and one sister, Mrs. Dora Buchanan, both of this city; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where private services will be conducted by the Rev. Harold E. Penhalurick Friday, March 22, at 10 a.m. Final resting place Bay View.

BROWN, Ida Myatt, age 79, of 2620 Elm Street, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Feb. 25, (1950). Mrs. Brown had resided in this community for the past 49 years and was a member of the First Christian Church. Surviving relatives are one son, Earl V., and one daughter, Mrs. Blanche Lich, of Bellingham; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Alice Hadley of Seattle, Mrs. Pearl Turner of Hastings, Neb., Mrs. Claudia Harveson of Leads, S. D., and Mrs.Jennie Shane of Atkinson, Neb.; also numerous nieces and nephews. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, February 28, at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. A. Paul Daugherty officiating. Cremation.

BROWN, Ilo Jean, age 67, of 2732 W. Maplewood, passed away Tues. July 4, 1989. A Bellingham resident for 18 years, she was a member of Calvary Temple and D.A.R. Beloved survivors include son, Kenneth M. Brown of City; daughter Jacqueline Rhyne of San Mateo, CA; 2 granddaughters, Jacqueline Brown of Bellingham and Tamara Celesia of Ukiah, CA; 1 grandson, Jon Celesia of CA; Mary Brown, of Bellingham, a friend who was always there. At her request no services will be held. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Jones Funeral Home.

BROWN, Irene Blanche of Kent, formerly of Bellingham, mother of Lance Brown of Kent, sister of Dr. William German, Seattle, and Joseph German of Carnation. Mrs. Brown was head of the Occupational Therapy Dept. of Green River Community College in Auburn. Memorial services will be held in Bellingham at a later date. Bleitz Funeral Home of Seattle in charge of arrangements.

BROWN, Irving Clarence Jr. of Bellingham died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 1997. He was 82. A private service will be held. Born Dec. 28, 1914, in Dover, N.J., he earned his Eagle Scout award at the age of 14. He graduated from the University of Michigan's School of Engineering in 1938 and married Helen Garber the following year. Mr. Brown worked for Standard Oil of California in San Francisco, becoming head of western operations. He co-developed the thermal catalytic cracking process for oil refining, which is still in use. After retiring, he returned to school to study music. Mr. Brown was active in Boy Scout Troop 5 of Berkeley, Calif., when his sons were scouts and enjoyed golfing and attending opera performances. Survivors include daughter Nancy Bauschinger of Oakland, Calif.; sons Daniel Brown of Bellingham, David Brown of Piedmont, Calif., and Jonathan Brown of Fair Oaks, Calif.; and seven grandchildren.

BROWN, James, of Custer, passed away at his home Wednesday, March 7, (1945) at the age of 82 years. Mr. Brown came to this country in 1880 and since that time had resided on the place his mother homesteaded in the Custer district. He is survived by his wife, Anna Belle; one daughter, Mrs. Evabel Wilson, of Blaine; one son, Roy Brown, Portland; three grandchildren, Leslie James Brown, with the U. S. Air Force in California, Mrs. Harold Kempinsky, Seattle, and Miss Barbara Wilson, of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted from the Custer Church, Friday, March 9, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bertram Robins, of Stanwood, assisted by Rev. Donald Bishop, of Custer, officiating. Interment, Enterprise Cemetery under the direction of the McKinney Funeral Home of Blaine.

BROWN, James Joseph, age 74 of Bellingham passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 due to complications from ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). His loving wife, Sally and step-daughter Julie were by his side. James was born on April 26, 1936 in Bellingham to George and Julia Brown. He attended Meridian schools and graduated from Lynden High School in 1954. James married Sally Jo Aldrich on October 7, 1977 in Bellingham. James retired from the GP paper mill after many years of service. He belonged to the Chrysler Car Club and loved playing golf, walking the mall, and tending to apple trees in his orchards. James also enjoyed researching family genealogy and exploring the history of the Ten Mile community. James was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, George Brown. He is survived by his wife, Sally Jo; daughters, Tawny (Gary) Little, and Ronna (Jim) Fisher; step-children, Greg (Lori) Aughe and Julie (Dan) Aldrich; grandchildren, Brian, Blair, Colin, Abby, George, Kevin, Andy, J.C. and Carla; twin great-granddaughters due in a couple of months; aunt and uncle, Clarence and Violet Kenoyer; and numerous cousins. A Memorial service will be held on Monday, October 11, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the staff at North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation for their compassionate care, and for being there for the Brown family. Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home, Memorial Park and On-site Crematory.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Oct 2010) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BROWN, James Martin, aged 85, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, November 1, (1958). Surviving are four daughters: Mrs. Marshall Nunley of Snohomish; Mrs. Frank Hilliard of Spokane; Mrs. Cecil Stephens of Blaine, and Mrs. Della Roesel of Shelton, Washington; three sons, Dr. J. Martin Brown of Seattle; Garlon Brown of Belfair, and Gordon Brown of Selleck, Washington; twelve grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Tilda Weidkamp of Bellingham; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, November 4, at 1:30 p.m. in the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with Rev. Clarence Lund officiating. Interment in the Woodlawn Cemetery.

BROWN, James T. - Funeral services for James T. Brown, 46, of Burlington, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Lemley Funeral Home. He died Friday (Dec. 1971). Burial will be held at the Sedro Woolley Cemetery. Mr. Brown, who moved from Seattle to Burlington last October, was a field representative for the Washington Natural Gas Co. He was a veteran of World War II. Mr. Brown is survived by his widow, Vivian; his mother, Mrs. Frances Brown of Seattle; his father, Jefferson Thomas of Yakima; two sisters, Mrs. R. B. Phipps of Tacoma and Mrs. Patricia Kelley in Everett; and a half-brother, Tom Thomas of Idaho.

BROWN, Jennie, age 80 years, of Blaine, passed away in a Bellingham hospital Saturday, August 1, (1953). Mrs. Brown had resided in Blaine for the past 15 years. She is survived by her husband, Martin Brown; four daughters, Mrs. Della Roessel of Shelton, Wash., Mrs. Frank Hilliard of Spokane, Mrs. Marshel Nunley of Snohomish, and Mrs. Cecil Stevens of Blaine; three sons, Garland Brown of Belfair, Wash., Gordon of Selleck and Marvin of Seattle; twelve grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 3, at 2:00 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, with the Rev. A. W. Brown officiating. Interment, Woodlawn.

BROWN, Jennie, age 88 of Ferndale, passed away Tuesday, January 19, (1965) in a local hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Brown had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 57 years and was a member of the United Church of Ferndale, Naomi Circle, Ferndale Rebekah Lodge, Ferndale Garden Club, the Past Noble Grands Club. Survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Priem of Seattle, Mrs. Rose Lindberg of Portland; 2 sons, Paul of Auburn and Harold of Marysville; 1 brother, John R. Whitaker of Auburn; 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 21 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel, Rev. John Haygood officiating. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

BROWN, Jimmy Dean - A memorial service for Jimmy Dean "Bumpy" Brown of Deming will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the Deming Logging Show grounds in Deming, with the Rev. Stan Jacobson officiating. Mr. Brown died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999, at his home from a heart attack. He was 68. Born Oct. 5, 1931, to Dean and Genavieve (Bouren) Brown in Glacier, he graduated from Mount Baker High School in 1949. Mr. Brown served as a heavy equipment operator in the U.S. Navy for four years. On Oct. 31, 1957, he married Deanna "Peach" Barter in Bellingham. Mr. Brown worked in the logging and construction industries as a truck driver. He also worked on the construction of the Alaska pipeline. Mr. Brown was a former member of the Teamsters Local No. 231 and donated many hours of service to the Deming Logging Show. He was an avid fisher and enjoyed hunting. Survivors include his wife, of the family home sons Vernon and Steve Brown, both of Deming daughters Shelly Keck and Lori Brown, both of Bremerton sister Elaine Magner of Bellingham brothers Donald and Walter "Bill" Brown, both of Bellingham, and Tom Brown of Maple Falls and three grandchildren. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Oct 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BROWN, Joe Roff, the only son of Alvin and Rhoda Brown, born in Bellingham on 9/11/44 and a lifelong resident of Whatcom County, passed away on November 24, 2005, at UW Medical Center from complications of acute lymphocytic leukemia. He is survived by his loving partner, Wendy Ward-Cates, and their daughter, Lindsay Cates, of Deming; his daughter Megan Brown and grandson Evan of Bellingham; his son Eric Brown and wife Masami, grandson Ryusuke and granddaughter Emma of Nagoya, Japan, and their children's grandmother Elizabeth (Bruns) Brown. Joe was a graduate of Western Washington University and served as a naval officer inbthe Far East during the Vietnam conflict. He retired from Intalco after some 30 years and up until the final stagesbof his illness, enjoyed working in his second career as a septic designer for over 16 years, a field at which hebexcelled. He was a wonderful designer, carpenter, and mechanic, loved to cook and took great joy in learning and living. He is loved and will be missed not only by his family and friends, but by all who had the opportunity to meet and work with him. Deep gratitude is extended to the caregivers who worked so tirelessly on his behalf, with special mention to Dr. William D. Rubin, and Dr. S. C. (Harry) Herdman, the staff and members at Madrona Infusion Center, University Hospital 8th Floor, and the entire Yellow Team staff at SCCA. At Joe's request, no services are planned.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Dec 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BROWN, Johanna Margaret, age 82 years, of Beach Star Route, passed away Sunday, May 5, (1957) at a local hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Brown had been a resident of the Lummi Reservation her entire lifetime. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church, and is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Lyle Gibbs, of Seattle; Mrs. Leo Senior, and Mrs. Stanley Kinley, of Marietta. Four sons, Phillip Guerin, of Warm Springs, Oregon; Robert Guerin, of Terrabonne, Oregon; John Guerin, Puyallup, Wash.; Arnold Guerin, of Kuper Island, B. C. One step-daughter, Mrs. Mary Paul, of Marietta. Numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 8, at 10 a.m. in the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale, with Rev. Gerald Dutton officiating. Final resting place Lummi Cemetery.

BROWN, John C., age 97, of Beach Star Rt., passed away Wednesday January 9, (1957) at his home following an extended illness. He had been a resident of the Lummi Reservation his entire lifetime, and a member of the Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Johanna and 1 daughter, Mrs. Ray Paul. Numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 14, at 10 a.m. in the Monroe Funeral Home with Rev. Gerald Dutton officiating. Final resting place Lummi Reservation Cemetery.

BROWN, John E. - A memorial service for John E. "Johnny" Brown Jr., 80, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home, with the Rev. Al Currier of the Advent Christian Church officiating. Mr. Brown, of 2400 Samish Way, died Thursday (June 6, 1991) at St. Joseph Hospital South Campus. He was born to John Edgar and Lola Belle Brown on Jan. 22, 1911, in Richard City, Tenn. He moved to Bellingham in 1974. Mr. Brown served as a quartermaster chief in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, American Association of Retired Persons and Disabled American Veterans. His wife, Dylette Brown, died in 1988. Survivors include a daughter, Anne-Marie Aiassa of Bellingham; a sister, Katherine Goforth of San Antonio, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

BROWN, John L., M.D., age 62, 918 Glenning St., Lynden, died suddenly at his home on Sun. Oct. 24, 1982. A lifetime Lynden resident, Dr. Brown had graduated from the University of Washington and then the University of Oregon Medical School and had practiced in Lynden for many years. He was a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, had attended the Lynden United Methodist Church; during WWII had served in the US Army. He was also a member of the American Legion Post in Lynden. He was married to his wife Mary Jane in Pasadena, Calif. on May 25, 1945. He is survived by his wife Mary Jane; 2 sons, Gary & wife Pat of Seattle and Tom of Lynden; 2 daughters, Mrs. Patti & her husband Dennis Weidkamp of Seattle and Miss Jeanne Brown of Lynden and 4 grandchildren. Memorial services will be conducted on Thurs. Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. in the Lynden United Methodist Church with Rev. Thomas Carlson officiating. Cremation is under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden. [born Dec. 25, 1919 in Lynden]

BROWN, Joseph, aged 72 years, passed away at a local hospital at an early hour Sunday morning, May 28, (1933) after an illness of more than a year's duration. Mr. Brown had been a resident of this city for the past forty-eight years and leaves to survive him three sons, Roy Brown and Frank B. Brown, city, and Ira Brown, Everett, Wash. The body is resting at the Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral home, Holly and Forest street, where funeral services will be held Tuesday morning, May 30, at 10:30 o'clock. Minister and place of burial to be announced later.

BROWN, Joseph, age 78 years, 3515 Cedarwood Avenue, passed away at a local hospital, Friday, August 4, (1944). Mr. Brown was a farmer and had resided in this vicinity the past 34 years. Surviving relatives are one son, Peter, of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Ila Greer, and Mrs. Carl McKinney, Seattle, and Mrs. Eudora Morrison, Anacortes, Wash.; and three grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. D. D. Finlayson, Monday, August 7, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BROWN, Joseph Ellsworth, Elder, age 84, of 2924 Sunset Drive, passed away at the home of his daughter Saturday, Jan. 21, (1950) following a short illness. Elder Brown had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 10 years and was a former resident of the Nooksack district. Surviving relatives include his daughter, Mrs. Alma Berg, of Bellingham; three sons, Carl L., of Nooksack, Claude V., of Juneau, Alaska, and Orie E., of Bellingham; six grandchildren and 13 (great) grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 24, at 2 p.m. within the Nooksack Advent Christian Church with the Rev. Joe Tom Tate officiating, assisted by the Rev. George Cooprider and the Rev. Paul Friedman. Interment in the Nooksack Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas.

BROWN, Joseph Elmer, 47, 13502 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, died Thursday in Seattle. He was born May 1, 1938 in Bellingham and resided on the Lummi Indian Reservation until 1984. Mr. Brown worked as a drug and alcohol counselor on the reservation. He graduated from the Monroe Barber School and worked at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station as assistant manager of the base's barber shop. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pepper Lee Brown, on Jan. 6, 1979. Survivors include his wife, Kaye Brown, of Ferndale; two sons, James and Matt Brown, of Ferndale; a brother, James, of the Lummi Reservation; his mother, Thelma Halterman, of the Lummi Reservation; one grandson; and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Monday at Moles Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ron Morris officiating. Burial will be in the Lummi Reservation Cemetery.

BROWN, Josephine, age 70 years, of Blaine, passed away Monday, Dec. 10, (1956) in a local hospital following a lingering illness. Survivors include her husband, Ralph W., of the family home; one sister, Mrs. Christine Oddson, of Bellingham; one brother, Joe Hallson of Blaine; four nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, Dr. Rev. H. Sigmar officiating. Interment, Blaine Cemetery.

BROWN, Julia M. - Graveside service for Julia M. Brown, age 69, of 1319 E. Maplewood Ave., will be Tuesday May 10 at 10:30 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, Rev. Barrett Corrigan officiating. Mrs. Brown passed away Friday May 6, 1983. She is survived by 1 son James J. Brown and wife Sally Brown; 2 granddaughters, Tawny Little and Ronna Brown; 1 great grandson Brian Little all of City; 2 sisters, Violet Kenoyer of City and Dorothy Bever of Bellevue. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband George H. Brown in 1950 and a son George E. Brown in 1953. Mrs. Brown had been a life time resident of Bellingham. Jones Funeral Home.

BROWN, Kathleen Helen, age 64, of the Mt. Baker Apartments, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, December 18, (1952). Mrs. Brown had resided here since 1916 and was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Moody Bible Institute Alumni Association, the Credit Women's Breakfast Club, the Bellingham Civic Music Association, and was a board member of the Credit Bureau of Whatcom County, Inc. She is survived by one brother, George N. Finnell, of Seattle; one foster-son, Alva E. Nott, of Milwaukie, Ore.; three cousins, Mrs. Maurice Splane, of Sedro-Woolley, J. B. Pinnell, of Olympia, and Miss Bertha Compton, of Nooksack. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. John E. Parrott Monday, Dec. 22, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BROWN, Kenneth O., Corp., age 23, of Beach Star Route, who was killed in action in Korea, April 13, 1952, while service with the 223rd Regiment Combat Team, 40th Division. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Senior; two sisters, Delores and Judith Senior; his grandmother, Mrs. Johanna Brown, who adopted and raised Kenneth; four uncles, Bob, Philip, Johnnie and Arnold Guerin; two aunts, Teresa Gibbs, of Seattle, and Eva Kinley, of Marietta; several cousins and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 23, at 10 a.m. from the Monroe Funeral Chapel at Ferndale, with Rev. Leonard White officiating. Interment Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Military services will be conducted by John H. Kittles Post, American Legion.

BROWN, Laura E., age 92, of 2926 Nevada Street, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Nov. 25, (1954). Mrs. Brown had resided in this community for the past three years and leaves to survive three sons, Chester Morell of this city, Hubert Morrell of Bellingham, and George Morell of Hood River, Ore.; one daughter, Mrs. Henry E. Stokes of Ellensburg; seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Louis Christofferson of Mount Vernon, and Mrs. Nellie Melville of Rt. No. 1, Everett. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. C. Hovda Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BROWN, LaVerne Letha, age 38, of Bremerton, passed away in that city Sunday, April 8, (1951). Mrs. Brown was a former resident of the Sumas district. Surviving relatives include her husband, James W. Brown; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William R. Shirley, of Sumas, and a sister, Mrs. Patricia Musick, of Astoria, Ore. Services will be conducted Thursday, April 12, at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas with the Rev. _. Hanson officiating. Interment in the Sumas Cemetery.

BROWN, Lee Thomas, age 75 of 1213 Garden St., passed away Monday, January 2, (1967). Mr. Brown was a lifetime resident of Bellingham and was a retired Port watchman for the Port of Bellingham and a member of the Eagles Lodge Aerie No. 31. He leaves to survive one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Norman and one son, William L. Brown, both of this city; 3 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter; 1 brother, William J. of this city. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 5 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Woodlawn.

BROWN, Leonard (Jack), age 67, of Ferndale, WA, passed away Sat., Sept. 13. 1997 at home. He was born Dec. 8, 1929 in Alva, OK to Leonard and Anna (Roller) Brown and had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 35 years. He graduated in 1948 from Dryden High School in Dryden, WA. Mr. Brown retired after twenty years in the U.S. Navy, was ten years in the Navy Reserves, a member of the V.F.W. and F.R.A. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was a well known musician throughout Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Survived by his wife Lind of the family home; daughters, Teresa Halloran of Ferndale and Yoleta Brown of Anacortes; son, John Brown of Tacoma; sister, Lorene Loops & husband Walter of Cottonwood, AZ, brothers-in-law, Ted Hayes & wife Pat of Everson, Edward Hayes & wife Judy of Bellingham, Fred Hayes and Bill Hayes of Bellingham, Roger Hayes & wife Lynn of Bellingham; sisters-in-law, Dorene Hansen & husband Charles of Estacada, OR and Donna Titus of Bellingham; 6 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his son, Leonard E. Brown and sister Norene Hagan. Visitation will be Tues., Sept. 16, 4 - 8 p.m. and Wed., Sept. 17, 9 -2 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Wed., Sept. 17, 2:30 p.m. in Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Cameron officiating and burial at Greenacres Memorial Park.

BROWN, Leonard L. of 1339 Iron Street passed away in a local hospital Thursday, January 23, (1964) following an extended illness. Mr. Brown had resided in Bellingham for the past 40 years, was a retired shingle weaver, a member of the Shingle Weavers Union, Local No. 2529, and the Methodist Church. He leaves to survive his wife, Anna M., at home; 3 daughters, Mrs. Doris Stimac, Mrs. Kathryn Crocker and Mrs. LaVella Lawlor, all of Bellingham 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers, Ralph and Benjamin of Modesto, California; Gilbert of Auburn, Wash., and Arthur of Marysville, Wash. 2 sisters, Mrs. Ollie Herndon of Modesto, Calif., and Mrs. Laura Perciol of Mantika, Calif. also many nephews, nieces and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Westford Funeral Home. [born March 5, 1886 in NE]

BROWN, Leslie Clark, age 73 who resided at 2101 Harris Avenue, passed away at his residence Jan. 27, 1980. He had been a life time resident of Bellingham and had been a retired heavy-duty mechanic. He leaves to survive his wife, Dorothy A. Brown, Bellingham, 1 daughter, Alene Hoehne of Edmonds, 2 brothers, Jim Brown, CA, & Emmitt Brown of Tacoma, 1 sister, Nellie Walton of Tacoma, 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wed., Jan. 30, 1980 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Veroske, Jerns, & LeVeck with Rev. Wayne Keller officiating. Followed by interment in Greenacres Cemetery.

BROWN, Leslie I., age 72, of 3010 Peabody St., Bellingham, passed away in (a) local hospital Wednesday, Feb. 11, (1959) following a sudden illness. A veteran of Whatcom County for 43 years, having farmed in the Everson area before moving to Bellingham two years ago. Survivors include his wife, Pearl at home; four step-sons, Leonard Johnson of Mount Vernon, Nate Johnson of California, Wayne Smith of Arkansas, Bill Smith of Nevada; three step-daughters, Mrs. Everett Roach of Eugene , Ore., Mrs. Howard Roedell, Everson; Mrs. Jess George, Arkansas; two brothers, Albert of Nevada; Stanley of California; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Brownlee of Oregon; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted in the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, Saturday, Feb. 14, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Marmaduke Dodsworth officiating. Burial in the Greenacres Memorial Park.

BROWN, Lewis Fletcher, age 71, of 2310 Broadway, passed away Sept. 29, (1975). Mr. Brown was a retired tugboat captain employed by Bellingham Tug & Barge and a 25 year member of Whatcom Lodge No. 151 F&AM. Surviving wife, Sue; 1 son, Gerald; 1 daughter, Joan Brown of Edmonds; 2 brothers, George and Malcolm of Bellingham; 2 sisters, Katherene Engels of Bellingham, Irene Olsen of Bremerton and 3 grandsons. Funeral services Thursday, Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. David Hansen officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

BROWN, Lilly L., age 89, of 2315 Queen St., Bellingham, passed away Thurs. June 16, 1988. She was born Nov. 22, 1898 in Carroll County, Iowa and had been a resident of Bellingham for 63 years. She is survived by her daughter, Mildred Nelson of Maywood, CA; son, Ray Brown of Seattle; sister, Fay Wise of Bellingham; 3 grandchildren, Linda Gazdayka of Leucadia, CA, Randy & Rick Brown of Seattle; 8 great-grandchildrenn, Jeffrey, Michael, Scott Gazdayka of Leucadia, CA, Tyler, Rilly, Nicole, Brandon & Randelle Brown of Seattle and numerous nieces & nephews. Mrs. Brown had a great love for her children, home & flowers. Visitation hours are Sun. June 19, 2-4 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home, corner of Northwest & Axton Rds. Graveside services will be held Mon. June 20 at 10 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park.

BROWN, Linden J., age 79 years of Lynden, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Oct. 13, (1957) following a lingering illness. He came to Lynden in 1905 and was formerly associated with the Brown & Cole store in Bellingham and the Lynden Department Store. He was a life member of Lynden Masonic Lodge No. 56 and of the Lynden Chapter No. 12, O.E.S. He is survived by his wife Marie, one son, Dr. John L. Brown of Lynden, 4 grandchildren, one brother, Will, of Altadena, Calif. Funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, with the Rev. Floyd Wells officiating, followed by cremation.

BROWN, Lora M., age 89 who resided at 2400 Donovan Street, passed away in a local hospital Monday, June 21, 1982. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Calvary Temple Church and resided in this community for the past 40 years. She leaves to survive her husband, Hiram of Bellingham; 2 daughters, Jewell Christy & husband Jack, Maxine Fuller & husband Pete, both of Bellingham; 3 grandchildren, Linda Montgomery, Jerri Williams & Jerry Fuller, all of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held June 23 at 10:30 am in the Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Kolenda and Rev. Mamie Kunkel officiating with interment to follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitation Tuesday, June 22 until 8 p.m. [born Oct. 3, 1892 in KY]

BROWN, Louis David, age 80 years, 1415 1/2 State Street, passed away at a local hospital, Monday, September 1, (1947) following a lingering illness. Mr. Brown in his younger years was very active in civic affairs, was an ex-school teacher, was county assessor in 1906 and 1908 and was a member of the Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F. & A. M. Surviving relatives include two sons, Clifton R. Brown, Bellingham, and Dr. Louis D. Brown, Colfax, Wash.; one daughter, Mrs. C. W. Johnson of Seattle; two brothers, George Brown, Ferndale, and Martin Brown, of Blaine; one sister, Mrs. Tilda Weidcamp, of Ferndale; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; also numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, Wednesday, September 3, at 1 p.m., followed by interment in the Woodlawn Cemetery.

BROWN, Louise S., age 79 years, a resident of Seattle for the past twenty years, but for many years before that a resident of Ferndale, passed away in a Seattle hospital, Friday, March 1, (1946). Mrs. Brown is survived by three sons, Ed Stowell, of Portland, Oregon, Ernest P. Stowell, of Ferndale, Ralph J. Stowell, of Seattle; three daughters, Mrs. T. P. Thompson, of Yakima, Mrs. J. C. Whidden, of Tacoma, and Mrs. John Blanchette, of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted from the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale, Monday, March 4, at 11 a.m. Interment, Enterprise Cemetery.

BROWN, Lucille - Word has reached Ferndale of the death in Seattle of Mrs. Lucile (sic) Brown. She was a resident of Horizon House of a number of years. Mrs. Brown was a former resident of the Ferndale area where she was an active member of Orchard Grange. She also organized the Mountain View Orthopedic guild which at one time had the largest membership of any of the county granges. She moved to Seattle several years ago and is survived by a daughter in California. Cremation was in Seattle.

BROWN, Lucy E., age 80, of Ferndale, passed away Sat. Sept. 11th, (1976). Mrs. Brown had been a resident of Ferndale since 1908 and was a member of & helped organize the Aldergrove Sunshine Club. She is survived by her husband Glenn, one son, Kenneth of Mt. Vernon, one daughter, Doris Yeager of Newhalem, one brother, Walter Lee of Rupert, Idaho, 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. David B. Nelson, Tues. Sept. 14th at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery.

BROWN, Mabel M., age 79, formerly of 4000 Flynn Street, Bellingham died at a local nursing home Sat., April 12, 1980. Born in Montana, she moved here many years ago. She was a member of the Church of God, her husband preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Mariotto of Bellingham, a son, Darrell Brown of Bellingham, a brother, Remer Partlow, also of Bellingham. 3 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren also survive as do numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 15 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck with burial to be made in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BROWN, Malcolm F. "Mac", longtime Chuckanut Village resident, died Saturday, July 4, 1998. He was 87. A fellowship luncheon will be at 1 pm Saturday at the Brown residence, 2108 Fairhaven Ave. He was born Dec. 18, 1910, in Bellingham. Mr. Brown worked at the Pacific American Fisheries cannery in Bellingham and spent summers working in Alaskan canneries. His son, Victor Brown, died in 1987 and stepdaughter Patricia Driver died in 1990. Survivors include his wife Grace of Bellingham; daughter Linda Klein of Edmonds; stepchildren Robert Jackson of Fairmont, W.Va, William Jackson of Dillingham, Alaska, and Donna Hiratsuka of Anchorage, Alaska; 17 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald (WA) 7 Jul 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BROWN, Mamie Alice - Funeral services for Mrs. Mamie Alice Brown, 68, 1913 1/2 Fairhaven Ave., will be conducted by Lt. William Nottle at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Salvation Army Citadel. A life resident of Bellingham, Mrs. Brown died Monday, (Sept. 9, 1968). She was a member of the Salvation Army Citadel and of Chuckanut Community Church. Surviving are the husband, George William, at home; four daughters, Miss Hazel Brown, Mrs. Gloria J. Maier and Mrs. Bonnie May Lignell, all of Bellingham, and Mrs. Patricia J. Wood of Provo, Utah; a brother, David L. Dana in Alberta; two sisters, Mrs. Susie Marino of Everett and Mrs. Hazel Bjellad [Bjelland] of Alderwood Manor, and ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial will be in Bay View Cemetery under direction of Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, Sept. 10, 1968) Submitted by Linda Locheed.

BROWN, Margaret Christena, age 80, of Bellingham, passed away Tues., Jan. 27, 1998, at St. Francis Extended Health Care. She was born Jan. 31, 1917, in Wiarton, Ontario, Canada, to John and Jennie (Murray) Dempsey and had been a Whatcom County resident for 45 years. Mrs. Brown worked as a nursing supervisor at St. Lukes Hospital for 28 years, and prior to that she worked in hospitals in California, Minnesota, and Oregon. She was a member of Geneva Community Church in Bellingham and an alumni of Winnipeg General Hospital School of Nursing in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Survived by her husband, Robert of the family home; 2 daughters, Joanne & husband Lynn Fallis of Bellingham and Nancy & husband Owen Tarr of Wasilla, AK; 2 sons, Jim Brown & wife Ginny of Kennewick and John Brown & wife LaDonna of Eugene, OR; 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members. A private family graveside will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park. Greenacres Funeral Home.

BROWN, Marian Delia, died Monday (10 Apr 1989) at Alderwood Nursing Home in Bellingham. She was 86. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Westford Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Assumption Church, with Father John Madigan officiating. Mrs. Brown was born Nov. 22, 1902, in Cloquet, Minn., to Wilson and Nellie Brown Johnston. After the family moved to Bellingham, she married William Jerome Brown in Seattle on Nov. 25, 1919. She was a long-time member of Assumption Church, and an active member of Legion of Mary, St. Anthony's Circle and Catholic Daughters of America. Mrs. Brown also was a member of William Matthews Auxiliary No. 1585, World War I Auxiliary No. 255, and was past president of Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1980; her son, William J. Brown Jr., in 1969; and by five sisters. Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Grace Knutzen Brown of Burlington, six grandchildren, two great-[grand] children and many other relatives.

BROWN, Marie Audrianne - With family and friends by her side, Marie Brown went home to be with her Lord on February 27, (2006). Marie was born October 24, 1951, in Omaha, NE. She later moved to Federal Way, WA and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1970. She went on to Western Washington State College in Bellingham and graduated with a degree in math and economics. In 1975, Marie married Stephen Eric Brown of Woodinville, WA. They were married 31 years and had two children, Matthew Eric Brown, age 27, and Lisa Marie Brown (Sieberson), age 25. Marie spent 23 years working in a local bank before retiring to volunteer at Bellingham High School while her children were in attendance there. She worked for the last eight years in the human resources department at Bellingham Technical College. She was an active member at Birchwood Presbyterian Church. Marie was involved as an elder, planned for the new church building, served on the personnel committee, and sang in the choir. Her faith in Jesus Christ was the most important thing in her life. Marie loved family and was the catalyst for many family activities including trips, get-togethers, sporting events and holiday celebrations. She loved traveling, including the yearly trip to Lake Chelan and recent trips to Morocco and Thailand. While she enjoyed many things, being with family was of utmost importance. She is survived by her loving husband Eric, her kids Matthew and Zena (Brown), and Lisa and Eric (Sieberson), her brother Dennis Gosland and her sister Bobbi Jo LeBlanc. A memorial service bearing witness to the resurrection of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will take place on Sunday, March 5, at 3 p.m. at Birchwood Presbyterian Church.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Mar 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BROWN, Marie I., age 43, passed away at the family home, 2221 Ellis Street, Sunday, Dec. 23, (1951). Mrs. Brown had been a resident of this community for the past 30 years and was a member of the Women's Benefit Association, Review No. 37, and Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58 Order of Eastern Star. Surviving relatives are her husband, Lewis F.; one son, Gerald, and one daughter, Miss Joan Brown, all at home; mother, Mrs. Clarissa White, of Seattle; two sisters, Mrs. Della Barker, of Concrete, and Mrs. Roberta Girard, of Bellingham; also numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun, Thursday, December 27, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

BROWN, Marietta B., age 75 years, of 2301 Bennett Avenue, passed away at her home Monday, January 28, (1952) following a lingering illness. She had resided in Bellingham for the past two years and was a former resident of Nooksack. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Nooksack Chapter Order of Easter Star. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Paroda Moe, of Bellingham; two sons, Howard, of Bellingham, and Albert, of Seattle; one sister, Mrs. Ellen Bryson, Iola, Kan.; one brother, Irving Trullinger, Benton, Iowa, and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 1, at 2 p.m., at the Nooksack Advent Christian Church, with the Rev. Paul Friedman officiating, followed by ritualistic services of the Eastern Star. Interment Nooksack Cemetery, under direction of Gillies Funeral Home at Sumas.

BROWN, Martha P., age 84, of 1713 G Street, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, Dec. 13, (1955) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Brown had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 47 years and was a member of the Congregational Church. She is survived by one son, Clyde William Gazelle; one grandson, Ellwyn K. Gazelle, both of Bellingham; one granddaughter, Mrs. Betty Shreve of California. Private funeral services will be conducted by Dr. Carl Calhoun on Friday, Dec. 16, at 1 o'clock from the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Lynden Cemetery.

BROWN, Martha Splane, age 87, who resided at 250 North Forest, passed away in a local hospital on Friday, Dec. 21, (1956) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Brown had resided in Bellingham for the past 66 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. She is survived by three nephews, Maurice and Millard Splane, both of Sedro Woolley; J. E. Splane of Spanaway, Wash. Also two nieces, Miss Helene Splane of Anaheim, Calif., and Miss Jannette Whitty of Lebanon, Ore. Rosary will be recited in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home on Wednesday, Dec. 26, at 8:15 p.m. Requiem High Mass will be sung in the Church of the Assumption on Thursday, Dec. 27, at 9:30 a.m.

BROWN, Mary Etta, age 86, of Nooksack, passed away in a local hospital Monday, April 6, (1964) following an extended illness. She had been a resident of Nooksack for the past 40 years and was a member of the Nooksack Methodist Church and the Home Demonstration Club. Surviving are 2 sisters, Mrs. Grace Hall of Eugene, Oregon and Mrs. Alpha Christensen of Osborne, Kansas; several nephews and nieces including Claude Brown of Nooksack and Carl and Orie Brown of Bellingham; Mrs. Alma Berg of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held at the Nooksack Methodist Church Wednesday, April 8, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ben Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Nooksack Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

BROWN, Mary Harkness, pioneer resident of this community, passed away at a local hospital Monday, February 22, (1954). Mrs. Brown had resided in Whatcom County most of her life, arriving with her parents in Everson in July of 1875, from Pontiac, Mich., where she was born. She was the widow of Hugh Rankin Brown, a mining engineer, with whom she traveled throughout the West before returning here to make their residence. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and leaves to survive one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy M. Gerry and one grand-daughter, Lynda Gerry, both of this city; one brother, James W. Harkness of Grand Forks, B.C., and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, where services will be conducted by the Rev. James Martyn Wilson, Friday, February 26, at 2 p.m. Interment Bay View.

BROWN, Mary Helen – Our beloved Mom and grandmother, Mary Helen Brown, passed away Monday, May 14, 2007, to be with her loving Savior, Jesus Christ. Mary was born in Aurelia, Iowa, April 6, 1927 to Leroy and Helen Hench. She graduated from Iowa State College with a B.S. degree in 1948. Mary's four children are Jim Brown from Vancouver, B.C.; Leslie Brown (Damian Jordan) from Bellingham; Duncan Brown (Dorbe Holden) from Olympia; and Ian Brown (deceased 1977). Her grandchildren are Ryan and Heather Shupe. Mary was adopted by many families and individuals as an honorary mother and grandmother. Mary held many jobs throughout her lifetime. She worked as a Head Start teacher, supervised halfway homes, was a dietician, and supervised and managed doctor's offices and a golf club. She most recently applied her tireless energy as a volunteer in the ministry, taking care of elderly shutins and cancer victims and working with disadvantaged children. Mom's laughter, humor, and the strength of her spiritual quest will remain in our hearts forever. A Celebration of Her Life will be held at the North County Christ the King Community Church, Lynden, on Friday, May 25, 2007 at 1 .pm. We give a special thanks to Hospice for their support during the past 6 weeks.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 May 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BROWN, Matilda - Funeral services for Mrs. Matilda A. Brown, aged 82, who passed away Monday, Sept. 2, were held Thursday at Ferndale in the Monroe mortuary at Ferndale with Rev. Bertrand Robin officiating. Donald Robin sang two hymns with Mrs. Robin accompanying on the organ. Casket bearers were nephews: Frank Lopas, Ed. Garlic, C. E. Wilson, All Roesell, Norman Pratt, and James Beatty. Interment was in the Enterprise cemetery beside her husband, Edward Brown, who passed away about three years ago. Mrs. Brown was one of the early pioneers, having come to Whatcom County with her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph Lopas in 1877. She leaves to mourn three daughters; Mrs. Clyde Creek, Mrs. Alfred Mercy, both of Bellingham; Mrs. Jared Davis of Custer; two sons, Herbet of Stanwood, and Earl of Long Island, N.Y., and three grandchildren.
(From The Blaine Journal, September 19, 1940) Submitted by John Rausch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

BROWN, Maude K., 421 E. Maple Street, age 83, passed away Friday, Oct. 14, (1966). Mrs. Brown was a forty-four year resident of this City, a member of the First Christian Church and Bellingham Rebekah Lodge No. 43. Survivors are a son, James E. Brown of Anchorage, Alaska; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Lucille Montgomery of this City. Services will be conducted by Rev. James York and Officers of Bellingham Rebekah Lodge No. 43 Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 3:00 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, followed by Cremation.

BROWN, Michael Gene - A celebration of life service conducted by his family and friends for Michael Gene Brown, 52, of 817 Chuckanut Point Road, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Fairhaven Park. Mr. Brown died Feb. 27, (1991) at his home of cancer. Mr. Brown was born on Sept. 25, 1938, at St. Luke's Hospital in Bellingham to Frank and Gene Brown. He married Sandra Helvig on Oct. 15, 1971, in Renton. At age 15, Mr. Brown was severely injured by a bullet and was paralyzed from the waist down for the rest of his life. He graduated from Bellingham High School and became a draftsman. Mr. Brown was employed at Western Cameras and recently at Bellingham Marine. Mr. Brown enjoyed boating, and had a wide circle of friends. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Brown of Bellingham; two sons, Eric "Lefty" Brown of Bellingham and Erin Brown of St. Louis, Mo.; a daughter, Dana Brown Davis of Bellingham; his parents, Frank and Gene Brown of Bellingham; two brothers, David and Steven Brown of Port Angeles; two sisters, Susan Bornstein of Bellingham and Libby Brown-Osuga of Lynden and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

BROWN, Mildred Alice, age 77 of 4218 Dumas St., Bellingham, passed away Sat., Nov. 17, 1979. A resident of this community for the past 4 years, she came to the United States from England in 1958. She is surviving by 1 son, John Brown of Vista, Calif., 1 daughter, Mrs. Joyce Smyth, Bellingham, 1 brother, Phillip Hodgkinson, 1 sister, Mrs. May Tonks of England, 43 (4) grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to your favorite charity. Cremation, Greenacres Crematorium. Services are pending at Jones Funeral Home.

BROWN, Milton Ralph age 53 of Route 1, Ferndale passed away Thursday, February 14, (1963) in a local hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Brown had been a resident of the Custer Community his entire lifetime. He is survived by one brother Byron of Portland, and several other relatives. Rosary services were held Friday at 7 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, February 16 at 2 p.m. in the Moles Chapel with Rev. Father Joseph Dakin officiating. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

BROWN, Minnie M. age 83 of 1293 W. Smith Rd. Passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2nd, (1974). Mrs. Brown had been a resident of the North Bellingham Community for 60 years. She was a member of the North Bellingham Grange. The Washington State & National Grange and the Fisherman's Club of America. She is survived by her husband Walter E. 3 daughters: Maye Morris of Seattle, Evelyn M. Clifton of Renton, Dolores McGuinness of Bellevue. 2 sons Robert J. of North Bellingham, Joseph L. of Renton. 1 half sister Hazel Smith of Clear Lake. 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Monday Oct. 7th at 2 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Rev. David Nelson officiating. Followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

BROWN, Myra E., died Sunday, December 17, (1972). She lived at 2315 Williams St. and was 84 years of age at the time of death. Surviving are a son, Joseph Brown, Stockton, California. Services were directed by Bingham and Jerns Funeral home. [born Aug. 9, 1888 in Ireland]

BROWN, Myrl Genevieve, age 47, of Lynden, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, July 30, (1953). She had been a resident of Lynden all her life. Miss Brown was a member of the Lynden Chapter No. 12, the order of Eastern Star. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Brown; one brother, Doctor John L. Brown, all of Lynden. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 3, at 2:00 p.m. from the Gillis Funeral Home in Lynden, with the Rev. Floyd E. Wells officiating. Cremation.

BROWN, Nancy Jane, age 87, of route 1, Maple Falls, passed away Tuesday, March 27, (1945) following a long illness. She had lived in the Maple Falls community for the past thirty-four years. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Viola Kendall, Maple Falls, route 1; four sons, Charles, Burlington, Milo, San Jacinto, Calif., Gordon, Hanet, Calif., and Roy at home; two sisters, Mrs. Etta Robinson and Mrs. Mary Barber, both of Ranson, Kansas; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, Thursday, March 29, at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Beatty officiating. Interment in Sumas Cemetery.

BROWN, Nell Frances, widow of Rezeau B. Brown, was born in Milwaukee, Wis. March 5, 1890 and died December 24, 1981 in Lacey, Wa. She lived in Deer Harbor on Orcas Island from 1939 until 1958, when she moved to Seattle. Mrs. Brown is survived by brothers William Hayward and George Hayward of Milwaukee; daughter Barbara Brown of Orcas, and step daughter Dorothy Cilley of Bellingham. Private services will be held at Acacia Memorial Park in Seattle.

BROWN, Nellie F., age 78, of 1509 East Victor, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, March 1, (1962) following an extended illness. Mrs. Brown had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 60 years. She leaves to survive one daughter, Mrs. Cleonore Lowry of Oak Harbor, and many grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Murphy of Los Angeles and Mrs. Mabel Willman of Seattle; one brother, DeWitt C. Show of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 8 at 11 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Swerdfeger officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

BROWN, Nina M. - Mrs. Nina M. Brown, mother of Whatcom County's largest family, died Thursday morning (Jan. 28, 1954) at her home near Custer, at the age of 68. She was the wife of Clint U. Brown. They were the parents of 18 children, including two sets of twins - eight sons and 10 daughters. Two of the daughters are twins, and one son and a daughter. Two years ago when Mr. and Mrs. Brown observed their golden wedding all their children, with husbands and wives of the older daughters and sons, and the 26 grandchildren they had then were at the Brown home for the celebration. Her husband and all the sons and daughters survive, together with 28 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mrs. Brown had been ill about six months. She had been active in the PTA, church and other affairs of her community. The sons are Lloyd Brown, Phoenix, Ariz., Donald of Compton, Calif., Howard of Whittier, Calif., Leon of Sun Valley, Calif., Eugene of Custer, Keith of Snoqualmie Falls, and Edward of Renton. The daughters are Mrs. Grace Keeler, Olympia, Mrs. Pearl Cline, Oak Harbor, Mrs. Gertrude Hunter, Bellingham, Mrs. Mildred Cambley, North Bend, Mrs. Lela Worstman, Mrs. Dorothy Zuanich and Joyce Brown, Everett, Mrs. Edna Barrett, of Yarington, Nev., Fae and Fern Brown, Van Nuys, Calif. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Edna Hildebrand, Minneapolis, Minn., and a brother, B. Niles, in North Dakota. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Gillies funeral home in Lynden.

BROWN, Otto S., age 63 years, of Route 3, Ferndale, passed away at a Seattle hospital Tuesday, May 26, (1953). He had been a resident of Ferndale and Whatcom County his entire lifetime and was a machinist by trade. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Slater Brown; one brother, Walter E. Brown, of the Smith Road, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe Funeral Home in Ferndale Friday, May 29, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. C. Gene Albertson officiating.

BROWN, Paul E., age 62, Greshan, Ore., passed away in Lynden Sunday, June 20, (1965) following a sudden illness. He was a retired farmer and railroad worker. He leaves to survive his wife, Helen; 5 sons, Theodore, William and Clarence all of Gresham; George of Battleground and Albert of Vancouver, Wash.; a half-brother, Francis Brown of Stockton, Calif.; a half-sister, Mrs. Helen Lang of Gladstone, Ore.; also 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden Friday, June 25, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Marvin Jordan officiating. Burial will follow in the Lynden Cemetery.

BROWN, Pearl E., age 90, of 3010 Peabody St., passed away in a Mt. Vernon Rest Home Wed., Jan. 4, (1978). She had been a resident of Whatcom Co. since 1917. Surviving are 2 sons, Leonard Johnson of Mt. Vernon and Nate Johnson of Bellingham; a daughter, Una Roach of Ft. Nelson, B.C.; a brother, Lester Cowden of Orcas Is.; also 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Mon., Jan. 9 at 3 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of Veroske's Bellingham Capel

BROWN, Pearl May, age 81, passed away Fri., Aug. 2, 1985 in Lynden. She was born Feb. 20, 1904 in Long, Oklahoma. She had lived in Deming for 28 years, prior to that in Visalia, Calif., and prior to that Oklahoma. She and her husband Frank were married 64 yrs. ago on May 26th. She is survived by her husband, Frank of Deming; 3 daughters, Sally Phillips of San Pedro, Calif., June Dounies of Visalia, Calif. and Dorothy Linda Bostrom of Bellingham; 1 son, Nat Brown of Deming; 4 grandchildren, Carol Lee Winters, Russell Dounies, Jamie Lynn Beckley and Daniel Scott Bostrom. Graveside services will be Mon., Aug. 5th, 3 p.m. Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitation hours Sun. 2-5 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home.

BROWN, Ralph A., age 57, 1461 Iron Street, passed away Thursday, April 9, (1964). Mr. Brown was a lifetime resident of this city, and was a detective for the Bellingham Police Dept. for many years before retiring, after which he was employed by the Bellingham Tug & Barge Co. as a cook for the past three years. He was a member of the First Advent Christian Church; Pierre B. Cornwall Lodge, No. 289; F. & A.M., and Loyal Order of Moose. Survivors are his widow, Lorraine L., at home; three daughters, Mrs. Donna Easton, Nyssa, Ore.; Miss Karen Brown, Seattle; Mrs. Berry Jean Duncan, Florissant, Missouri; five grandchildren; one brother, Milton S. Brown, Enumclaw, and cousin, Clyde B. Croy, city. Services will be conducted by Rev. Don E. Wrigley Monday, April 13 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, followed by burial in Bay View Cemetery.

BROWN, Ray Allan - Visitation for Ray Allan Brown of Seattle will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Yarington's Funeral Home in Seattle followed by a funeral at 11 a.m. A graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Brown died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1997, in Seattle. He was 78. He was born Oct. 24, 1918, in Cashmere. Preceded in death by son Robert, he is survived by Ruth, his wife of 51 years, sons Randy and Rick, sister Mildred Nelson, and six grandchildren.

BROWN, Reuben, age 81, Rural Route, Bellingham, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, May 28, (1947). Mr. Brown had been a resident of this community for the past fifty-nine years and was a retired mining engineer. Surviving relatives are one brother, David, of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. John Walker, of Medford, Ore., and Mrs. A. J. Giles, of Port Angeles. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Dr. A. Paul Daugherty of the First Christian Church, Saturday, May 31, at 1:30 p.m. Cremation.

BROWN, Rezeau Blanchard, age 80, of Deer Harbor, Wash., passed away in Bellingham at the home of his daughter Tuesday, May 20, (1952). Mr. Brown had resided at Deer Harbor for the past 12 years and was a member of the Episcopal Church. He was a retired mechanical engineer. Surviving relatives include the wife, Mrs. Nell Hayward Brown at the family home; four daughters, Miss Barbara Lowe Brown, of Deer Harbor, Mrs. Dorothy Brown Cilley, of Bellingham, Mrs. Louisa Brown Rosecky of Redondo Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Marjory Mehelich, of Seattle; and five grandchildren, Earl Garretson Cilley and Ann Houston Cilley, both of Bellingham, Jay, Rezeau, and Richard Rosecky, all of Redondo Beach, Calif. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where private services will be conducted by Canon E. B. Smith Saturday, May 24, at 3 p.m. Cremation.

BROWN, Richard Wilford, Route 1, Everson, passed away at a local hospital Monday, June 17, (1946) at the age of 66 years. Mr. Brown was a member of Bellingham Carpenters' Local 756, and had resided in Whatcom county for the past nine years. He is survived by his wife, Mabel E.; one daughter, Mrs. Elmer Aase, of Route 1, Everson; one brother, Fred, in Fremont, Nebraska, and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 20 at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with Rev. John Halverson, of Lawrence, officiating. Interment in the Lynden Cemetery.

BROWN, Robert O. passed away Sunday, January 11, 1998, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, WA. He was 82. He was born November 9, 1915, to Clifton and Sylvia Brown and raised in Bellingham. Mr. Brown was a WWII veteran, 5th Army, 204th QM, BN GS, Co. B. He served from 1941-1945 in Africa and Italy and was a member of V.F.W. post #1585. In 1978, he retired from Crown Distributing Co. Survivors include his wife LaVerne of Bellingham; sons Robert L. and wife Doris Brown of Geissen, Germany, Rick D. and wife Laurie Brown of Ferndale; daughter Rona R. and husband Barry Norman of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren, Duane, Mike, Twra, Nikki, Jerad, Janae, and Brady; and 1 great-grandson, Christoph. In memory of Mr. Brown, the family is holding an open house at 2817 E. Sunset Drive on Saturday, January 17th, 1998, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

BROWN, Roy R., 2315 Queen Street, age 71, passed away Wednesday, June 7th, (1967). Mr. Brown had resided in this city the past forty-five years, and was a retired lather. He was a member of Lather's Union Local No. 141. Survivors are his widow, Lilly, at home; a son, Ray Brown of Seattle; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Nelson of Los Angeles, Cal., and four grandchildren. Services will be conducted by Rev. Oscar Olsen Monday, June 12 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, followed by burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BROWN, Royal "Fernie," age 57, of Rt. 1, Ferndale, passed away Friday, Sept. 1, (1961) in a local hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Brown had been a resident of the Custer community his entire lifetime and is survived by his wife, Annie; two daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Harksell of Ferndale and Mrs. Patsy Blunt of Seattle; two sons, Allen of Burlington and Terry at home; two brothers, Byron of Portland and Randolph of Custer; eight grandchildren; numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 1:30 p.m. in Moles' Monroe Chapel, Rev. Ivan Smith officiating. Final resting place Enterprise Cemetery.

BROWN, Ruth A., age 70, of 1145 Franklin, Bellingham, passed away Monday, June 6, (1977). She has been a resident of Whatcom County since 1922 and was a retired bookkeeper. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Custer United Methodist Church, where she was an organist and pianist for a number of years. She was also a member of the Bellingham Senior Activity Center, the YWCA, the Ferndale Activity Center, Rebekah Lodge No. 105, the American Assn. of Retired Persons, the Pleasant Valley Birthday Club and the Trowel & Treasure Garden Club of Custer. She is survived by a son, Donald of Blaine; a daughter, Diane Janise of Eunice, Louisiana; 5 grandchildren, Gale Ann Brown, Wendy Brown and Linda Brown all of Ferndale, Kevin Janise and Staffani Janise of Eunice, Louisiana; a sister, Bernice Bailey of Custer; numerous other relatives. Memorial services will be held Sunday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Custer United Methodist Church, Rev. Marvin Jordan officiating. Cremation under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.

BROWN, Ruth E., 92, of 2520 Alabama St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, March 22, (1957). Mrs. Brown had been a resident of Whatcom and Skagit Counties for the past 20 years and was a member of the Seven Day Adventist Church. She is survived by one step-daughter, Mrs. Lillian St. Clair of Seattle. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Elder H. D. Jeffries, Tuesday, March 26 at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

BROWN, Ruth K., age 86. A long time resident of Bayview, Wash. passed away at Sehome Rest Home in Bellingham January 6, 1980. She was born Nov. 30, 1895 at Helena, Montana. She was married to William J. Brown in Tacoma in 1914. The couple had resided in Alaska a short time, then moved to the Bay View community where they lived many years. Mr. Brown preceded her in death in 1953. She had been employed as a sales clerk at Sears in Mt. Vernon for 15 years. She was a member of Amaranth and the Christian Science Church. Those who wish, may make memorials to their favorite charity. Survivors are 2 sons, William J. Brown of Bellingham, Dr. Lauren S. Brown of Everson; 1 sister, Mrs. Alberta Lamar of Seattle; 2 grandchildren, Steven Brown and Carolyn Olden, both of Bellingham; 2 nephews, Allan Landstrom of California and Jack Landstrom of Seattle; 1 niece, Virginia Wenner of Mt. Vernon. Funeral services will be held at the Mt. Vernon IOOF Cemetery Thurs., Jan. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Services are under direction of Kern Funeral Home of Mt. Vernon.

BROWN, S. Joe, 341 Old Highway 99 North, Burlington, died Monday at his home. He was 77. Mr. Brown was born Oct. 28, 1908, in Pineville, Mo., and was a resident of the Alger area for 50 years. A retired carpenter, Mr. Brown was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, Local No. 1532, Anacortes; Elks Lodge No. 1604, Mount Vernon; and Silver Run Grange No. 956, Alger. Survivors include his wife, Alice, of the family home; a daughter, Joan Pleas of Sedro-Woolley; a son, Robert, of Alger; a stepson, Virgil Dodge of Bow; two sisters, Louise Brown and Sherda Paden of Missouri; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Hulbush Funeral Home in Burlington, with the Rev. David Holt officiating. Burial will follow in Burlington Cemetery.

BROWN, Rev. Samuel Louis, aged 60 years, passed away at a local hospital, Thursday, August 22, (1940) following a long illness. Rev. Brown was ordained a Baptist minister at the La Salle Avenue Baptist Church at Chicago in 1916, following his graduation from the Moody Bible School of that city. Deceased came to Immanuel Baptist Church here in April, 1916, serving three years; following that period he served at Blaine and Dryad, Wash., and several Idaho charges. His last charge was at Port Townsend where he served for six years. Surviving is his widow, Kathleen H. Brown, of this city. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted, Monday, August 26 at 1:30 p.m.

BROWN, Sandi, 61, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, surrounded by her family at home. Family graveside services were held on Oct. 16th, 2002 at Ten Mile Cemetery, Lynden, WA. She was born on April 6, 1941 to Hobart and Phyllis Race in Coupeville, WA. Sandi married James Brown on August 11, 1961 in Coeur d'Alene, ID, and made Bellingham, WA their home. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survived by her husband of 41 years Jim. sons, Jeff and wife, Linnea, Brad and wife, Denise grandchildren, Garrett and Erica sister, Elaine and Dale Gorsegner brothers, Al and Evie Race, Dave and Bev Race brothers-in-law, Bob and wife Terry Brown, David Brown sisters-in-laws, Sally Bond, Pat and Gary Medcalf, Debbie Burnside mother-in-law, Kathryn Brown all of Bellingham. Sandi had many special nieces and nephews who were dear to her heart also many other relatives. She was a graduate of Bellingham High School, Class of 1959 and kept lifelong friendships with these special friends, Elaine Smith, Karen Pedersen, Marilyn Miles, Sally Knutson and Sue Gama. Sandi worked as a hairdresser at Abbott Sister's and Ar-Zelles over the past 42 years. Her family would like to thank the many customers and friends for their support during these trying times. Sandi loved the outdoors whether camping or just working in her flower garden. But her special passion was for the game of golf at which she excelled. The highlight of her golfing career was beating Bob Smith both times they played. Sandi was full of life and truly cherished her family. Although we cannot be together now, we love you we will miss you always. Thank you, Mom. You will always be in our hearts, wherever we go, and we smile knowing that. Goodbye Sandi, I Love you with all my heart – Jim
(From Bellingham Herald,20 Oct 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BROWN, Sherrill A. of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Saturday, July 26th, 2008. He was 94, born Aug. 23rd, 1913, to Myrta (Perkins) and George Arthur in Everett, WA, where he grew up and attended school. Sherrill was a member of the Masons, Boy Scouts, Moose and Elks. He retired from Union Printing. Sherrill was a true gentleman and will be missed by all who knew him. He loved travelling, dancing and entertaining his friends. In the last 15 years, he and Kathleen (Kae) travelled everywhere they could. Until his illness 2 months ago, he enjoyed golfing at Lake Padden. He is survived by his wife Kathleen (Kae) M. Brown; children Toni Schneider (Fred), Pam Ebright (Ed), Jeff Brown (Diana); grandchildren Robert Johnson, Nicholas Shelly, Jacob Brown, Barrett Ebright, Debra Schneider, Brian (Rachel) Schneider and Todd Schneider; great-grandchildren Corum and Nina Schneider; stepchildren Jeri (Bill) Bungard, Jack (Kay) Hughes and David Hughes; step-grandchildren Ryan (Dawn) Bungard, Kevin Hughes, Allison Hughes, Jason Hughes, Katrina (Ritchie) Foster and Jennifer Hughes; step-great-grandchildren Kaelee and Talon Bungard. At his request no services will be held. Moles Family Funeral Home

BROWN, Susan, age 76 of Ferndale, passed away Thursday, March 24, (1966). Mrs. Brown had been a resident of Ferndale 47 years and was a member of the First Congregational Church of Bellingham, Activity Rebekah Lodge No. 105, Kulshan Unit No. 154, American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Gwen Brown of Mount Vernon; 1 son, Clark C. Brown of Washington, D.C.; 1 granddaughter, Mrs. Janice LaBounty; 3 sisters, Mrs. Forrest Holt in California; Mrs. Toni Stuart of Hillsboro, Ore., and Mrs. Alex Fritsch of Portland; 1 brother, Vincent Gheen of Hillsboro and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 26 at 10:30 a.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel with the Re. J. Vincent Crane officiating, assisted by Activity Rebekah Lodge. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

BROWN, Sylvia M. - Graveside services for Sylvia M. Brown age 86 of 1200 Birchwood will be held Friday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m., Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Edger Starr officiating. Surviving are 1 son Robert O. and wife LaVerne Brown of City; 1 daughter Edatha and husband Marvin Fox of San Mateo, Calif.; 3 grandchildren; Bob in Germany, Rick and Rona Brown, both of City, 2 grandchildren, Duane and Mike Brown of Germany; numerous nieces or nephews. She had been a resident here for most of her life and was a member of the Musicians Protective Local No. 451 A.F.M., The Bellingham Rebekah Lodge No. 43 and the V.F.W. Auxiliary. She played piano in various clubs in Bellingham for many years.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Sep 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BROWN, Thomas Muir, age 82 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Martha Mary Brown, 1318 1/2 Bay Street, passed away at a local hospital, Friday, Feb. 8, (1946) after a brief illness. Mr. Brown had been a resident of Whatcom county for the past ten years, was a member of the Congregational church, a very active member of Townsend Club No. 5, and also a member of Hiram Lodge No. 14, A. F. and A. M., of Courtney, B. C. Beside his widow and a host of friends, he is survived by a sister and other relatives in Scotland. Funeral services will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Carl Calhoun and Rev. Ray S. Wagoner, followed by Masonic services. Cremation.

BROWN, Vaughan, age 85, of 2726 Alderwood, passed away in a local nursing home, July 19, 1978. Mr. Brown had been a life resident of Whatcom Co. He was a veteran of WWI in the US Army Ambulance Corps, a life member & Past President of Mt. Baker Hiking Club, was a former State Representative & State Senator, Post Master at one time in Bellingham and also was a prominent lawyer for many years and had his law practice with Russell Millhouse. Services were held at the Westford Funeral Home.

BROWN, Victor - Graveside services for Victor Brown, 66, of 5032 Sams Valley Rd., Gold Hill, who died Wed., May 31, (1978) were held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 2 in Hillcrest Memorial Park, N. Phoenix Rd., Medford, Ore., Rev. Leonard Schreiver, World Wide Church of God, Medford, officiated, with Conger-Morris Funeral Directors of Medford in charge of arrangements. Mr. Brown was born Sept. 19, 1911 in Sacramento, Calif., the son of Edward and Blanche Brown. On April 24, 1942 in Tacoma, Wash., he married the former Eva Kohler, who preceded him in death. Mr. Brown worked in construction on county roads. Survivors include his daughter, Marlene Bolibol, King County, Wash., his step-daughter, Barbara Lunger of Bellingham, Wash.; 2 sisters, Barbara Brown, Seattle, Wash., and Edwina Donovan, Seattle, Wash.; his brother-in-law, Val Kohler, Spirit Lake, Idaho; 4 grandchildren, 1 great grandson.

BROWN, Victor Malcolm, 48, of 1663 Lake Samish Road, died Saturday in Veterans Hospital in Seattle. He had been an active member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 160 in West Seattle. Mr. Brown was born Oct. 17, 1939, in Bellingham. Survivors include his father, Malcolm (Mac) Brown of Bellingham; his mother, Yvonne Green of Alger; a sister, Linda Klein of Edmonds; a niece and four nephews. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. in Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home

BROWN, Viola May, age 90 of Marysville, died Wed., March 13, (1985) in a Marysville nursing home. She was born Feb. 23, 1895 at Pineville, Missouri. She moved to Bellingham with her faimly as a child, was raised & later lived at Acme. She lived in Sugumish, [Kitsap Co.] for many years, the past 4 years in Marysville. She was preceded in death by husband Edward in 1981. She leaves 2 step-daughters Ruth Davis of S. Dakota, Winifred Riddle of Mount Lake Terrace. [Step-son] Edward Brown Jr. of Bellingham, 3 nephews Gail Kenney of Marysville, Bruce Kenney of Conway, Jerry Kenney of Clinton & a niece Maxine Dickgeiser of Pt. Angeles. Graveside services will [be] Tues. March 19, at 2 p.m. at Saxon Cemetery, Acme, Wa. Arrangements by Schaefer Shipman Funeral Home. [parents were Joseph and Katherine Kelly; Joseph was from IN and was Civil War vet.]

BROWN, Violet Clarissa, age 77, passed away at her home at 2416 West St. Monday, August 29, (1966). She had resided in Bellingham for the past 2 years and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Order of Vasa. She leaves to survive 1 sister, Lillian C. Allen of Bellingham; 4 brothers, Lester Olsen of Seattle; Otto Olsen, Arthur G. Olsen and Roy Olson (sic), all of this city, also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, September 2 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home, with Rev. Strand officiating. Interment at [missing].

BROWN, Vivian Lucille, age 43 of 2517 Iron St., passed away in a local hospital Monday, Dec. 29, (1958). Miss Brown had resided in Bellingham for the past 34 years and was a member of the Immanuel Bible Church. Survivors are her mother, Mrs. Lee Newport, 1 brother, Milton Newport, both of Bellingham, numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Edward R. Rogers Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 10:30 a.m., followed by cremation.

BROWN, Walter Daniel - A resident of Bellingham for the past 65 years, Walter Daniel Brown, 72, 2851 Broadway, died in a local hospital. He was a retired businessman. Mr. Brown attended the Presbyterian Church and was a member of Bellingham Lodge 194, BPOE. He was a veteran of World War I. Surviving are the widow, Thelma, at home; four brothers, Edwin and Floyd of Bellingham, Claude of Oakland, Calif., and Pierre of Kelso; and a sister, Eula also of Kelso. Memorial services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home.

BROWN, Walter E., age 94, of 3771 McGrath Rd., B'ham. Passed away Mon., Jan. 27, 1986, in B'ham. A Whatcom County resident all his life, member of the North Bellingham Grange for 58 years, 2 times he was master of the Grange. A self employed farmer, a sign painter with the State Highway Dept. Survived by 2 sons, Robert J. & wife Marjorie of Bellingham, Joseph Brown of Seattle; 2 daughters, Dolores McGuinness of Seattle, Evelyn Clifton of Renton; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services Thurs., Jan. 30th 1 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home with Mr. Paul Elvig officiating. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery. [born Nov. 11, 1891 in Blaine]

BROWN, W. Dean, age 70 of Glacier, Wash., passed away Sun. Nov. 23, (1975). Mr. Brown had resided in Whatcom County for the past 50 years and was retired from the Washington State Highway Dept. He was a member of the Senior Citizens and leaves to survive 4 sons, Jimmie D., of Deming, Thomas of Maple Falls, Donald & Walter, both of this city, a daughter, Mrs. Elaine Magner of city, 2 sisters, Mrs. Willamay Beck of Falls City and Mrs. Helen Dixon of Kennewick. Funeral services will be held Friday Nov. 28 at 10:30 a.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Dr. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Interment Bay View.

BROWN, W. P., age 70 years, passed away at Los Angeles, California, Thursday, February 8, (1945). Although having resided in California for the past 1 1/2 years, Mr. Brown was a former resident and prominent figure in Bellingham. He served as mayor in '36-'37, was judge of the Superior court, president of the Chamber of Commerce, chairman of the Whatcom County Republican Central committee, prosecuting attorney, and was for a time assistant to the U. S. Senate committee, codifying U. S. laws. He was a Spanish-American war veteran, having served in Cuba and Puerto Rico. The War Cross was awarded to him in World war I for distinguished service as captain in the Red Cross in Italy. He was a member of the B. P. O. Elks No. 194; Eagles, Bellingham Aerie No. 31, and held cards in the American Railroad Union and Retail Clerks' Union, and was prominent in Y. M. C. A. affairs. He is survived by several nieces and nephews residing in the East, including a nephew, Tom O. Brown, Galesburg, and a niece, Mrs. Edessa Connell, of Beardstown, Ill. The body will be received by the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, Friday, February 16, and funeral services will be conducted from the Cathedral Chapel Saturday, February 17, at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. James M. Wilson officiating, followed by the ritualistic services of the Elks Lodge. Cremation.

BROWN, Walter H., age 73, passed away at the family home, 2319 Henry Street, Sunday, July 2, (1950). Mr. Brown had resided in this community for the past 32 years and had operated a wholesale and retail candy company before retiring three years ago. Deceased had been a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church and the Canadian Order of Foresters and leaves to survive his widow, Mary K., at home; and numerous nieces and nephews, one of whom is Alain Terry, of Chicago, Ill. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Daniel E. Taylor, Thursday, July 6 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, B. C.

BROWN, Wesley P., age 84, of Bellingham, passed away Wed., Dec. 17, 1997, at home. He was born Aug. 13, 1913, in Bellingham to Harold and Annie (Carlson) Brown and had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. Mr. Brown graduated from Bellingham Normal School and was a member of Garden Street United Methodist Church. Survived by his wife, Clarice of Bellingham; son, Robert W. Brown & wife Marilyn of Seattle; sister, Alice Cole of Seattle; sister-in-law, Mary Brown of Mesa, AZ; grandchildren: J. Michael Brown & wife Rebecca of Dallas, TX, Deborah J. Brannnon & husband Steve of Panama City, FL; great-grandchildren: Brett Brannon, Taylor, Destree and Samuel Brown; 4 nephews and 3 nieces. There will be no service at Mr. Brown's request. Inurnment at Greenacres Memorial Park.

BROWN, William Burton died suddenly on Sunday April 2, (1978) at the age of 60. He lived in Lincoln City, Oregon for the past 30 years. Mr. Brown was born June 20, 1917 in Spokane, united in marriage to Alice Bollerud in 1939. He was the son of Charles & Nina Brown of Spokane. Survivors including his wife Alice are sons William B. Brown Jr. of Trotdale, Oregon and Christopher B. Brown of Eugene, Oregon. Mr. Brown graduated from the University of Washington. He also served in Army Air Force World War II. Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 6 at 2 p.m. at Greenacres in Ferndale.

BROWN, William J., age 85 of 1215 Garden St., passed away Sun. Jan. 13, (1980). Mr. Brown had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 80 years, was a retired postman, was a member of the Church of the Assumption, was past commander of the VFW Post 1585, Veteran of WWI, member of the 91st Division and the Purple Heart Club. He leaves to survive his wife Marian of the family home; daughter-in-law, Grace Brown, 3 grandchildren, Barbara, Patrick & Linda Brown, all of Burlington. Prayer services will be offered Thurs. Jan. 17 at 7 pm in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Mass of the Christian burial will be Friday Jan. 18 at 10:30 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption, with Rev. John Smith officiating. Interment Bayview. [born July 31, 1894 in Anacortes, WA]

BROWN, William J. of 4224 Ankar Park Drive died of cancer Saturday, Nov. 22, 1997. He was 82. At his request, no service will be held. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Born May 28, 1915, to Charles and Charlotte Kell Brown in Edmonton, Alberta, he married Ruth Holmberg April 14, 1945, in Vancouver, B. C. Mr. Brown worked as a switchman for Burlington Northern Railroad for more than 36 years. He enjoyed golfing, traveling and reading. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, son William Brown Jr. of Blaine and brother James Brown of Vancouver, B. C. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.

BROWN, Zelma B., age 76, passed away at the family home 1414 Birch St. Friday, Sept. 14, (1956). Mrs. Brown had resided in Bellingham for the past 3 years, and had formerly resided for 44 years in Spokane. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and leaves to survive her husband, Alva O. at home; one son, James A. Brown of Bellingham and 6 grandchildren. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingswroth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Harold E. Penhalurick Monday, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.

BROWN-BRUX, Daniel M. - A gathering of family and friends of Daniel Morgan Brown-Brux of Juneau, Alaska, formerly of Bellingham, was June 1 at the Heritage Coffee House in Juneau. Mr. Brown-Brux was killed Sunday, May 21, 2000, at his home. He was 36. Born Nov 27, 1963, to Robert and Nina Brux in Bellingham, he was raised by his mother and adoptive father Gerald Brown. Mr. Brown-Brux attended Geneva and Carl Cozier elementary schools and Whatcom Junior High School and graduated from North Salinas High School in California. He later attended Sheldon Jackson College and other colleges in California, Washington and Alaska. While living in Alaska, he worked various jobs in the fishing, logging, mining and casual-labors industries. He was an all-weather lover of the outdoors. Survivors include his mother, Nina Nakamura, of California; brothers Rod of Seattle and Ken, Bob and Troy of California; sister Tonya of California; grandparents Bill and Eileen Brux; grandmothers Elizabeth Walter and Sue Brown; three nephews; and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Alaskan Memorial Park and Mortuary of Juneau.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BROWNE, Jean A., age 76, of 1400 12th Street, Bellingham, passed away June 28, 1991. She was a retired waitress and a member of Our Saviours Lutheran Church. Survived by 2 sons, Ronald Brown(e) of Ferndale, Grant "Chuck" Brown(e) of Bellingham; 3 daughters, Marie Hayford of Port Townsend, Dorothy Johnson and Cynthia Edwards of Bellingham; 2 brothers, Frank A. Holbrook of Port Townsend, Wyck Holbrook of Bellingham; sister, Louise M. Frazier of Bellingham; 12 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside services Tuesday July 2, 11:00 a.m. Bay View Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Visiting Nurse Assn., 1111 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home. [born Dec. 8, 1914 in Bellingham]

BROWNE, Judith Ann of Custer died Friday, Jan. 2, 1998. She was 58. A private service was held. Born July 31, 1941, to William and Laura Richstien in Bremerton, she lived in Whatcom County for five years. Mrs. Browne enjoyed playing bingo, baking, crabbing and caring for people. She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel. Survivors include sons Greg Taylor of Custer, Terry Heath of Concrete and Pat Browne of Puyallup; brothers James Richstien of Custer, Henry Gisler of Edgewood, Timothy Gisler of Fife and Charles Richstien and William Richstien, both of Federal Way; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

BROWNE, Percy H., age 72 years, of Dellesta Park, Lake Whatcom, passed away at the family home Monday, Nov. 8, (1954) following an extended illness. Mr. Browne had resided in Bellingham for the past 48 years and was a retired former associate owner of Bellingham Builders & Supply Co. He was a member of the St. James Presbyterian Church, the Whatcom Masonic Lodge F & AM No. 151, Bellingham Chapter of Rose Croix of the Bellingham Scottish Rite Bodies, a life member of the Elks Lodge BPOE No. 194, and the Bellingham Yacht Club, and a senior member of Rotary. Mr. Browne is survived by his wife, Harriette M. Browne; one sister, Miss Carol Browne of Los Angeles, and many nephews and nieces. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, November 10, at 10:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold K. Lawrence, pastor, officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.

BROWNING, Lois, age 82, passed away in a local nursing home, Sept. 14, 1978. She's been a resident of B'ham for many years and leaves several close friends surviving in the B'ham area. Graveside services were held Friday afternoon with Reverend L. Archer officiating, Bayview Cemetery under the direction of Veroske and Jerns Funeral Chapel. [born Oct. 17, 1895 Prescott, AZ]

BROWNRIGG, Howard Frances, 88, passed away April 29, (2006) in Bellingham. Howard was born June 15, 1917, to Michael and Mary Brownrigg of Fairhaven. Howard has been a resident of Ferndale since 1946. In his early years, at age 18, Howard served as the cabin boy to the captain of the Vigilant, a five-masted sailing ship that provided shipping to Hawaii. This was a memory which he held dear throughout his life. On returning from his sailing voyages, Howard attended business college in Seattle. He served in the U.S. Army in Alaska during World War II. After completing his service duty, Howard met and married Bonnie Knapp of Blaine. He was a business owner and was active in the City of Ferndale as clerk/treasurer for 20 years. Howard was a co-founder and served on the board of Whatcom State Bank. After retiring, he was a volunteer at the Ferndale Food Bank and he enjoyed gardening and traveling worldwide with his wife, Bonnie. He is survived by his beloved wife, Bonnie, of 60 years; daughter Connie and husband Sam Farrar; grandchildren Howard Ryder and wife Stephanie and Leslie Thomas and husband Ben; and a great-grandson Alex Ryder. Howard will be remembered by all that knew him for his love of books, history and his family. A Funeral Mass will be held at Moles Funeral Home Greenacres Chapel, Ferndale on Friday, May 5 at 1 p.m. with The Reverend Vu Tran officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 May 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BROWNRIGG, Lyle Michael, age 57, who resided at 1818 Harris Avenue, passed away on Saturday, August 17, (1963) as a result of a drowning accident. Mr. Brownrigg had resided in Bellingham his entire lifetime. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church, the Holy Names Society, B.P.O.E. No. 194, Bellingham Yacht Club, V.F.W. Post 1585. Mr. Brownrigg was superintendent of the Converting Plant of Georgia-Pacific Tissue Products Division. He leaves to survive, his widow, Mrs. Bernice Brownrigg of Bellingham; 2 sons, Richard A. of Portland and Jack L. of Bellingham; his daughter, Mrs. Janet Irwin of Issaquah; 3 brothers, Norman of Bellingham, Howard F. of Ferndale, and Frederick of Seattle; 2 sisters, Mrs. Margaret Foley of Seattle and Miss Bernice Brownrigg of Redwood City, California; 2 grandchildren and also numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary will be recited in the Chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 20 at 7:30 p.m. Requiem High Mass will be offered on Wednesday, August 21 at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of the Sacred Heart with Rev. Father Thomas R. Hanley as celebrant. Interment Bayview Cemetery.

BROWNRIGG, Michael S., age 76, of 1201 22nd St. passed away in a local hospital Sunday, August 5, (1956). Mr. Brownrigg was a retired saw mill worker and he had resided in Bellingham for the past 49 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the AOUW. He leaves to survive two daughters, Miss Bernice Brownrigg of Redwood City, Calif., and Mrs. Margaret Foley, of Seattle. Five sons Lyle, Norman, O'Neill, and Frederick Brownrigg, all of this city, and Howard Brownrigg of Ferndale, Washington. Eight grandchildren. Several brothers and sisters in Ontario, Canada, and numerous other relatives. Rosary will be said Tuesday, August 7, at 7:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem High Mass will be said Wednesday, August 8, at 9:30 a.m. within the Church of the Sacred Heart. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.

BROWNRIGG, Norman, 223 E. Bakerview Rd., died Saturday, June 17, (1972). He had been a resident of the county the past 59 years. Mr. Brownrigg was a veteran of WWII, a member of the Church of the Assumption and the Elks Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Ardis J., son, Michael N., two grandchildren, Timothy and Mark, all of Bellingham; brother, Howard of Ferndale; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Foley of Seattle, and Miss Bernice Brownrigg of Redwood City, Calif. Prayer services were held Tuesday night within the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem mass was offered within the Church of the Assumption Wednesday morning at 9:30. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery. [born Oct. 26, 1907 Goldbar, WA]

BROWNRIGG, Verna Susan, age 82, lifetime resident of Whatcom Co., died Tuesday, January 14, 1997 at Mt. Baker Care Center. She was born May 28, 1914 in Bellingham, WA to Stephen & Katherine (Leszega) Bodlos. Mrs. Brownrigg was a 1932 graduate of Fairhaven High School. She married O'Neil J. Brownrigg January 31, 1935 in Bellingham. She was a lifetime member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, also a member of Fairhaven Alumni Assn. & Altar Society. Preceded in death by her husband, O'Neil Brownrigg in 1963; sister Pauline (Lee) Selene; brother, Louis Bodlos; & great-grandson, Neil Allen. Survived by her son, Robert Brownrigg & wife Judy of Grapeview, WA; daughter, Barbara & husband Robert Petrosik of Mt. Vernon; sister, Mary Morrissey of Bellingham; brother-in-law, Howard Brownrigg of Ferndale; grandchildren, Cheri Milligan, Patrick Brownrigg, Jeffrey Brownrigg, Pamela Allen; 7 great-grandchildren; & many loving nieces and nephews. Prayer Service will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 1997. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 17, 1997 at Sacred Heart Church. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

BROYAN, Carl B., age 59, of 8389 Harbor View Rd., Blaine, passed away in a local hospital Sat., May 6, 1978. He had been a Customs Inspector at the Port of Blaine for the past 9 years. He had served with the US Air Force for 26 years, retiring as a captain & had served in WWII & Korea. He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Blaine, American Legion Post No. 86 in Blaine. Was a life member of the National Rifleman's Assn. & past member of the Lion's Club & Odd Fellows Lodge. Surviving are his wife Mary. 2 sons; Carl Jr. & Tim all of Blaine. 2 daughters; Mary Ann Lombardi, Kirkland & Kathy Broyan of Blaine. A brother Herman of Hazelton, Penn. A sister, Mrs Marie Momie of Hazelton, Penn. Also 2 grandchildren. Christian prayer services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel, Tues., May 9 at 7:30 p.m. with Father Jerome Dooley officiating. With Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ferndale, Weds., May 10 at 10 a.m. with Father Peter J. Duggan officiating. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BROYAN, Mary Ann, age 62, who resided at 8389 Harborview Rd., Blaine, passed away at her residence Wednesday, May 9, 1984. She had been a resident of Blaine for the past 20 years and was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church. She leaves to survive 2 sons, Tim Broyan, Carl Broyan, both of Blaine; 2 daughters, Mary Ann Lombardi of Kirkland, Kathy Wilson of Federal Way; 2 brothers, Andrew Screenock of New Jersey, Joseph Screenock of Pennsylvania; 4 sisters, Anna Salata, Betty Krivenko, Theresa Nilo, Margaret Napolitano all of Pennsylvania; 6 grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, May 14, 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Arrangements by Jerns & McKinney Funeral Chapel. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitations will be Sat. & Sun. 4-8 p.m. at the Jerns & McKinney Chapel, Blaine.

BROYLES, Dr. Bertha Stocker, age 81, 2014 A Street, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Jan. 31, (1963). Dr. Broyles was a chiropodist and had resided in this community for the past fifty-eight years; was a member of the First Spiritualist Church and the Townsend Club. Surviving is a cousin, Frederick L. Stocker of Ottumwa, Iowa where services will be conducted by Mrs. Lillian Brown Monday, February 4 at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

BROYLES, Mattie E., age 78 years, of Nooksack, passed away Monday, December 29, (1947). She had been a resident of the Nooksack district for the past forty years, was a member of the W. C. T. U., the Advent Christian Church, and leaves to survive the husband, S. C. Broyles; two daughters, Mrs. Lola Wright, Everson, Route 2, Mrs. Elsie Germain, Yakima; one sister, Mary Toft, Altavista, Kansas; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 3, at 1 p. m. from the Nooksack Advent Christian Church, Rev. Ernest Carpenter, of Nooksack, officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home at Sumas.

BROYLES, Samuel C., age 83, of Everson, passed away at a local hospital, Monday, March 29, (1948) following a lingering illness. Mr. Broyles was a retired farmer, and had lived in the Everson district for forty-one years. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Elsie Germain, Yakima, Mrs. Lola Wright, Everson; four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 31, at 1 p.m. from the Advent Christian church at Nooksack, Rev. George Cooprider, Bellingham, officiating. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park, under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home at Sumas.

BROYLES, William D. M., aged 74 years, 2014 A St., passed away at his home, Friday, July 27, (1945). Mr. Broyles, a cook and commissary steward, had resided here the past fifty-six years and was a member of the First Spiritualist church, and for seven years, was trustee of the Washington State Spiritualist association, and at the time of his passing, was treasurer of the local Spiritualist church. Surviving is the widow, Bertha Stocker Broyles, at home. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by Rev. Bertha Watson, president of the Washington State Spiritualist association, Monday, July 30, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BROZIC, Joseph, age 68 of 2281 Ferndale Terrace, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 1982. Joseph had been a resident of Ferndale for 18 years and is survived by his sister, Anna & her husband, Joe Shaw, Sr. of Ferndale; 2 brother, Mike Brozic of Buffalo, New York; George Brozic of Rochester, New York; 8 nieces & nephews. Vigil services will be held in Moles Funeral Home Sunday, November 28 at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be offered by Father Jack Buchalew Monday, November 29 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Ferndale. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. [born Olean, NY]

BROZOVICH, Gasper, age 74, of 3535 Northwest Avenue, passed away at the family home, Sunday, January 18, (1953). Mr. Brozovich had resided in this community for the past 33 years, and was a retired coal miner. He was a member of the Croation Fraternal Union. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Helen Brozovich, at the family home; three sons: Michael J. Brozovich, at the home, Tom W., and William, both of Richmond, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Metzner, of Seattle; and two grandchildren. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Chester Rutledge Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 10:30 a.m. Cremation.

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