WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES BUA - BUO
BUATTE, Clarence Everett, age 42 of Ferndale, was killed Friday, September 20, (1963) while fishing near Yakutat, Alaska. Mr. Buatte had been a resident of Whatcom County his entire lifetime, was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church in Ferndale and Shipwrights Local No. 2071. Survived by his wife Joy, 3 daughters, Kathy, Diann, Julie, 4 sons Ronald, Larry, Douglas, Curtis all at home, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bautte of Seattle, 1 sister, Mrs. Genevieve Potter in California, 1 brother, Lucien of Bellingham. Rosary will be said in the Moles Funeral Chapel Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. Holy Mass will be offered by Rev. Fr. Joseph Dakin Sept. 25 at 9 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.BUATTE, Opal, age 30, of 2920 East Sunset Drive, passed away suddenly Saturday, January 7, (1950) in a local hospital. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 13 years and is survived by her husband, Clarence E.; a son, Larry, age 3; and twins, Douglas C. and Dianne Louise. Her mother, Mrs. Benjamin Halzer, and sister, Mrs. Velma Whitney, both of Bellingham, also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 12, at 1:30 p.m. in the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Chapel with the Rev. Daniel Taylor officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery.
BUATTE, Ruth A., age 65 of Marysville, passed away Thursday June 16, (1966) in Everett General Hospital following an extended illness. A former resident of Bellingham and Whatcom County she had lived in Marysville for the past two years. Survivors include the husband, Clarence, at home; a son, Lucien "Ed" of Bellingham; a daughter, Mrs. Genevieve Deneault of Bremerton; her mother, Mrs. Steve Gardner of Bellingham, four sisters, Mrs. Pat Whiteside of Yakima, Mrs. Florence Hall of Broadus, Mont., Mrs. Leona Nicolai of Coupeville and Mrs. Hazel Schlect of Marysville; a brother, Ray Hatton of Yakima, and ten grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Rev. Erickson conducted funeral services Monday June 20 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
BUBLITZ, Emily Eva, age 84 of Sumas, passed away in a Ferndale rest home Saturday May 9, (1964). A lifetime resident of Whatcom County, she was born in the Van Buren District, July 30, 1879. Survived by 2 sisters, Mrs. Esther Tyner of Sumas, Mrs. May Minaker of Cloverdale, B.C. 2 brothers, Ira B. Perry of Mt. Vernon & Lester Perry of Sumas, also numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, Tuesday May 12 at 2 p.m. Rev. Stanly Kuntz officiating. Burial will follow in the Sumas Cemetery.
BUCHAN, Ruth D., 90, a Bellingham school teacher for 20 years, died Friday (Aug. 8, 1980) in Seattle. She lived in the Bellingham area for 50 years before moving to the Foss Home in Seattle in 1976. She was a member of Bellingham's First Congregational Church and of Chapter F, PEO. She is survived by a daughter, five grandsons and four great-grandchildren. Her husband, Lloyd, preceded her in death. Private services were held under the direction of Mittelstadt Mortuary, Seattle.
BUCHANAN, Edward, age 69, of Rt. 2, Ferndale, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Feb. 2, (1957). Mr. Buchanan was a farmer and had lived in San Juan and Whatcom Counties all his life. Surviving relatives include a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Johnson of San Pedro, Cal.; five grandchildren; a brother, Everett Buchanan of Bellingham; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Sampson of California, Mrs. Gertrude Endicott in Seattle, Mrs. Florence Ossario of Greenwich, Conn., and Mrs. Carol Legg of Seattle, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. in the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale, with Rev. David Schuman officiating. Services will also be held Thursday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. in the Center Church on Lopez Island with Rev. James O. Duffey officiating. Final resting place Lopez Cemetery.
BUCHANAN, Eleanor C. - Memorial services for lifelong Whatcom County resident Eleanor C. Buchanan, 75, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Jones Funeral Home. The Rev. Jim Murphy of Hillcrest Chapel will officiate. Mrs. Buchanan, 1210 24th St., died Monday (Aug. 22, 1988). She was born April 23, 1913, in Whatcom County. Survivors include three daughters, Barbara Svedin of Custer, Sharon Johnston of Renton and Rosemary Lediard of Surrey, B.C.; six grandchildren; two sisters, Stella Dees of Bellingham and Betty Bergquist of Ballard; and a brother, Robert Griffen of Spokane. The body will be cremated.
BUCHANAN, Floyd William, age 63, of 905 Otis St., passed away Friday, April 29, (1966). A life resident of Bellingham, Mr. Buchanan was a retired roofer and was a member of the First Christian Church. Survivors are his widow, Eleanor at home; one son, James of Bellingham; three daughters, Mrs. Barbara Wilkins of Antioch, Ill., Mrs. Sharon Johnston of Seattle and Miss Rosemary Buchanan at home; 5 grandchildren; mother, Mrs. Grace Buchanan of Seattle; three brothers, Joseph of Portland, William and Ira both of Seattle; two sisters, Mrs. Samuel Anderson and Mrs. George Dawson both of Seattle; several nieces and nephews. Private services will be conducted at the Jones Funeral Home Monday, May 2 at 10:00 a.m. followed by cremation.
BUCHANAN, Henry A., 209 S. 15th St., Lynden, died in a Bellingham Nursing home May 17, (1981) at the age of 89. Mr. Buchanan was born in Van Buren, Missouri and moved to the Lynden area with his wife Bessie in 1944. They were married in VanBuren on November 17, 1923. He had attended the Lynden Assembly of God Church and is survived by his wife Bessie; a son Wilbur and his wife Patricia of Bellingham; three daughters, Mrs. Juanita and her husband Ellis Green and Mrs. Georgia and her husband Lowell Nieuwendorp, all of Lynden and Mrs. Magdaline and her husband Rev. James Farris of Chelan Falls, Washington; nine grandsons, eleven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden. They were conducted in the Gillies Chapel May 19 with Rev. Harold Arneson officiating. Burial followed in Greenacres Memorial Park.
BUCHANAN, Ira K. "Buck" - Born July 23, 1921 in Bellingham, died April 19, 1985 in Seattle, where he resided for the past 30 years. He was an ex-roofer & Seaman. Member of the American Legion Post 11, Seattle, Wa. He leaves to survive 2 daughters Linda Alex, & Joan Marringer both of Bellingham, 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, numerous nieces & nephews. No funeral requested.
BUCHANAN, John L., age 80 years, of Route 3, Ferndale, passed away at a local hospital Monday, May 18, (1953) following a lingering illness. Mr. Buchanan had been a resident of the Ferndale district for many years. He is survived by his wife, Lucinda; four sons Floyd, of Bellingham, Joseph, of Mount Vernon, Ira and Billie, of Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Anderson, Seattle and Mrs. Mattie Dawson, of Seattle; two step-sons, Robert and Leonard George, both of Marietta; nine grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Jennie Murchy, of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 21, at 10:30 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Norman B. Harrison, pastor of the Broadway Presbyterian Church officiating. Cremation.
BUCHANAN, John Lloyd, age 41, city, passed away in a Tacoma hospital Friday, June 7, (1946). Mr. Buchanan has been with the Croft Hotel in Tacoma as a clerk for the past three years. Surviving relatives are the daughter, Barbara; two brothers, Rufus and Guy, both of Bellingham; two half-brothers, Glen Harris, of Tacoma, and Walter Buchanan, of Nygard, Ore.; one sister, Mrs. Roy Collyer, of Glendale, Calif., and mother, Mrs. Mary Buchanan, of Bellingham. Private funeral services were held Monday, June 10, at 3:30 p.m., at the Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral home with the Rev. Ivan B. Bell officiating. Final resting place, Bay View.
BUCHANAN, Lucinda, age 68, of Rt. 3, Ferndale, passed away at her home Wednesday, Sept. 25, (1957) following an extended illness. Survivors include two sons, Robert George and Leonard George; eight grandchildren; one niece, Mrs. Mary Howell; one nephew, Frank Jefferson. Rosary will be recited in the Monroe Funeral Chapel, Friday, Sept. 27, at 8 p.m. Holy Mass will be offered by Father Joseph Dakin in St. Joachim's Catholic Church Saturday, Sept. 28, at 9 a.m. Interment Lummi Cemetery.
BUCHANAN, Luella, age 57, of 613 13th Street, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, February 27, (1955). Mrs. Buchanan had formerly resided in Sacramento, Calif., for 15 years prior to her moving to Bellingham one year ago. She had attended the Church of Truth. Surviving relatives include one brother, Westley Garland, of Oroville, Calif.; five sisters: Mrs. Myrtle Waln of Canton, Kans., Mrs. Anna Gray of Acme, Mrs. Dorothy Russell of Bremerton, Mrs. Grace Molzahn and Mrs. Juanita Baril both of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Dr. Margaret Kupfer Tuesday, march 1, at 7 p.m. Cremation.
BUCHANAN, Mary T., age 75, of 2200 Woburn St., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, June 28, (1952). Mrs. Buchanan had resided in this community for the past 39 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Surviving relatives are four sons, Rufus and Guy of Bellingham; Walter of Tigard, Ore., and Glenn Harris of Tacoma, Wn.; one daughter, Mrs. Jennie Collyer, of Glendale, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Leona Buchanan of Wilmot, N. C.; Mrs. John Ashe of Sylvia, N. C.; Mrs. Cordelia Ward, of Akron, Ohio and Mrs. Ida Usher of Anaconda, Montana. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. John E. Parrott Tuesday, July 1, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.
BUCHANAN, Mildred Clara, age 70 years, Rt. 2, Ferndale, passed away at her home Saturday, August 7, (1954) following an extended illness. She had resided in the Ferndale Community the past three years and was formerly of Lopez Island. Mrs. Buchanan was a member of the Custer Methodist Church and is survived by her husband, Edward; one daughter, Mrs. R. L. Johnson of San Pedro, Calif. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Aug. 12, at 1:30 p.m. in the Lopez Island Methodist Church, Rev. Thomas Roddey officiating. Interment in Lopez Cemetery under the direction of the Monroe Mortuary, Ferndale. [born Sept. 27, 1884 in Canada]
BUCHANAN, Norman, age 54, of Box 653 Deming, passed away in a Seattle hospital Monday, May 21, (1951). Mr. Buchanan had been a life resident of this community and had been employed as a maintenance man by Whatcom County. Deceased was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local No. 231, and leaves to survive his widow, Daphna, at home; one son, Garth, of Seattle; one brother, Everett, of Juneau, Alaska; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Sampson, of Wicksburg, Ariz., Mrs. Gertrude Endicott, of Idaho, Mrs. Florence Ossario, of Greenwich, Conn., and Mrs. Carol Legg, of Seattle; mother Mrs. Jennie Stanley, of Seattle, and one half-brother, Eddie of Ferndale. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. John E. Parrott Thursday, May 24, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
BUCHANAN, Pearl Williams, of 1314 W. North St., passed away Mon., Jan. 27, 1986. Mrs. Buchanan, age 83, was born Sept. 13, 1902 in Blaine, WA. and was a life long resident of Bellingham. Family members are husband Rufus and son Thad at home; daughters, Donna LaCasse of Bellingham and Caroline Fauske of Orange, Calif.; 4 grandchildren, Susan & Ann Marie Fauske of Orange, Calif., Dana LaCasse of New York City and Paul LaCasse of Bellingham. Funeral services Thurs., Jan. 30, 11 a.m. at Greenacres Mausoleum with Mr. Paul Elvig officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Jones Funeral Home.
BUCHANAN, Robert W., age 77, of 2232 Xenia St., passed away at home Sunday, Aug. 4, (1957). Mr. Buchanan had been a resident of this community the past 45 years, was a member of the First Baptist Church and was a retired millwright, having worked for Bloedel-Donovan many years. Surviving relatives include the widow; Dora at the family home; a son, Lloyd Buchanan of Tacoma; a daughter, Mrs. Edna Trottier of Los Angeles, Calif.; three grandchildren and two step grandchildren; a brother, Dan Buchanan of Bremerton; and a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Welch of Chattanooga, Tenn. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted Tuesday, August 6, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
BUCHANAN, William A., age 78, Friday Harbor, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, Dec. 4, (1962). Mr. Buchanan was a 57-year resident of Friday Harbor, and was a retired farmer. Survivors are his widow, Annie, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Carl V. Sahlin, city, Mrs. Victor Herdt, Mount Vernon; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Sam Buchanan, city, and one sister, Mrs. Ben Aldrich of Port Townsend. Rosary will be recited at the Chapman Funeral Home in Friday Harbor on Friday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. Services will be conducted at the Catholic Church by Rev. Eugene Healy, S. J., Saturday, Dec. 8, at 12:45, followed by burial in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.
BUCHER, Bessie Gooch, 88, 1127 13th Street died Saturday, October 21, (1972). She had been a lifetime resident of Bellingham and a member of the Aldergate Methodist Church. She is survived by one son, Wheatley George Bucher, Bothell; two stepsons, Ted Bucher, Sequim and Wilfred Bucher, Toronto, Canada; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Ray Berry, Bay View; one sister, Miss Mildred E. Gooch, Bellingham; and three grandchildren.
BUCHOLTZ, Gregory, age 59, passed away on January 1, 2007. He is survived by his mother, Lorraine Mattson, brothers and sisters George Bucholtz, Carl Mattson, Cem Mattson, Christina Adams, Cheryl Walker, Connie McKay, Corrine Unick, numerous nieces and nephews and his loving family at Grace Retirement. A service will be held on Sunday, January 14, 2007 at 2 p.m. at his mother's home in Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Jan 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.BUCHHOLZ, Fritz, age 76 years, of 2701 Cedarwood Avenue, passed away at a local hospital Tuesday, September 22, (1953) following a brief illness. Mr. Buchholz came to this country from Germany in 1926 and settled at Roach Harbor. In 1930 he moved to Bellingham and resided here since. For the past seven years Mr. Buchholz was employed by the Cedarwood Lumber Co. He leaves to survive one sister, Mrs. Marie L. Schulze, of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Bergman in Germany; numerous nieces and nephews. The Rev. E. M. Butenshon, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, will officiate at funeral services Friday, Sept. 25, at 2 p.m. within the chapel of the Bingham Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
BUCKENMEYER, Joseph, age 76, passed away Thurs. Dec. 25, (1980) in Seattle. He was a life resident of Whatcom County, was a farmer & logger here for many years. He is survived by beloved & devoted Cec; 4 sons, Fred & Robert of Maple Falls, Raymond of Bellingham and Jim of Deming; 3 daughters, Phyllis McKee of Langley, B.C., Peggy Lee Erho of Lindell Beach, B.C., Vesta Summers of Mount Lake Terrace; 21 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Frances Zender of Kendall and Agnes Koehler of Bellingham. Rosary will be said Mon. Dec. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Tues. at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Followed by interment in Columbia Valley Cemetery.
BUCKENMEYER, Orabelle, age 46, of Route 1, Maple Falls, passed away suddenly at her home, Tuesday, June 14, (1960). She had been a resident of Maple Falls for the past 29 years. Surviving are her husband, Joseph; four sons, Fred of Maple Falls, Robert and Jim, both of Star Route Deming and Ray of Klickitat, Wash.; 2 daughters, Mrs. Delmer Erho of Lindell Beach, B.C., Mrs. Jim McKee of Chilliwack, B.C.; one brother, Walter Conklin of Walla Walla; three sisters, Mrs. Reva Lytton of Bellingham, Mrs. Peg Lee of Walla Walla; also one sister in California; seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, Saturday, June 18, at 2 p.m., Rev. Denton Sutton officiating. Burial will follow in the Columbia Valley Cemetery.
BUCKLEY, Ethel M. - Services for Ethel M. Buckley, 82, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Brunner officiating. Burial will follow at Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Buckley, formerly of 2312 Verona St., died Thursday (Jan. 11, 1990) at St. Francis Care Center in Bellingham. She was born Oct. 28, 1907, in Atlanta, Ill. She had lived in Whatcom County since 1933, when she moved here with her husband, Earl Buckley. Survivors include her husband, of Coos Bay, Ore.; four daughters, Dixie Burden of Bellingham, Lola Burlison of Panama City, Fla., Marlene Robinson of Portland, Ore. and Janis Crabtree of Troutdale, Ore.; three sons, Gary Buckley of Pasco, John Buckley of Portland, Ore., and Wayne Buckley of Huntington Beach, Calif.; sixteen grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
BUCKLEY, Georgia M., age 55 years, of Route No. 4, Bellingham, passed away suddenly Tuesday, December 21, (1948). Mrs. Buckley had until recently resided in Seattle. She is survived by one son, Ray Blake, of Renton, Wash., and one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Mayberry, of Tacoma; three brothers, Tom and Phillip Sergent, of Shelton, Wash., and Fred, of Olympia; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Thorpe, of Bellingham. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, December 23, at 3 p.m. at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Muir officiating. Cremation.
BUCKLEY, Judith Marie - Visitation for Judith Marie Buckley of Blaine will be from 1 to 7 p.m. today at Moles Funeral Home chapel. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. Art Williamson officiating. A committal service will be held in Fern Hill Cemetery in Anacortes. Mrs. Buckley died of a brain anurism Thursday, May 1, 1997. She was 43. She attended Custer Elementary School and graduated from Ferndale High School in 1971 and from Western Washington University in 1991 with a degree in business management. She owned Buckley Tax and Accounting, which she opened in 1992. Active in American Legion Post No. 86, Mrs. Buckley served in the auxiliary and as district president and state historian. She also was a member of Custer Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary No. 9474. She enjoyed foreign travel, horses, flowers, camping and her dog, Speckles. Survivors include her husband, Charles "Buck" Buckley of Blaine, brothers Don Brickbealer of Lynden and Greg Ormiston of Blaine, sisters Ruth Bergman of Ferndale and Terry Neely of Bayview, stepson David Buckley of Finnimore, Wis., two grandchildren and numerous other relatives.
BUCKLEY, Mary Beak, age 75 years, of 2812 W. Maplewood, passed away in a local hospital Monday, August 23, (1954). She had resided in Bellingham since 1904 and is survived by two daughters Mrs. Henry Dierickx, Bellingham, and Mrs. Alma Norris of Washington, D.C.; one son, Raymond Hyde of Los Angeles, Calif.; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, August 26, at 10 a.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Interment, Lynden Cemetery.
BUCKLEY, Maxine Faye, age 7 years, of 2312 Verona Street, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, April 29, (1951). Maxine had been a life resident of this community and had been a student in the first grade at Roosevelt School. Deceased was a member of the Free Methodist Church Sunday School and leaves to survive her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Buckley; three brothers, Wayne, John and Gary and four sisters, Marlene, Lola, Janice and Dixie Buckley, all at home. Services were conducted from the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth by the Rev. M. L. Root, Tuesday, May 1, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
BUCKLEY, Omma M., age 65, of 2900 Haggin Rd., Bellingham, passed away Friday, Jan. 5, 1979. She had been a resident of this community for the past 44 years. She was a member of Calvary Temple, and is survived by her husband, Pete Buckley; 4 sons, Keither of Whittier, Calif., Monty of Seattle, Lee and Merle, both of B'ham.; 1 daughter, Mrs. Loretta Wester of Everett; 3 brothers, Ray Caudill of Wenatchee, Oren Caudill & Russell Caudill both of Seattle; 3 sisters, Mrs. Solie Jackson of East Wenatchee, Mrs. Vera Ferguson of Kennewick & Mrs. Nina Scott of Spokane; & 9 grandchildren. Funeral service Monday, Jan. 8, 1 p.m., Calvary Temple with Rev. Paul Cantelon officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
BUCKLEY, Pete D. - Funeral services for Pete Dennis Buckley, age 73 of 2900 Haggin Street will be Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 1 P.M. at the Jones Funeral Home with Mr. Paul Elvig officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Buckley passed away Sunday, January 16, 1983. He is survived by 4 sons, Keith of California; Monty, Lee & Merle, all of City; 1 daughter, Loretta Wester of Everett; 8 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Harley Buckley of Seattle; Merton Buckley of Seattle; 1 sister, Angie Thompson of Everson. Mr. Buckley had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 47 years. [born Feb. 2, 1909 in Wisconsin]
BUCKMAN, Paul - A memorial service for Paul Buckman of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Immanuel Bible Church with the Rev. David Erickson officiating. Mr. Buckman died at home Saturday, Sept. 20, 1997. He was 66. Born Feb. 26, 1931, to Paul and Aletha Patterson Buckman in Shawnee, Kan., he was a local resident since 1968. He married Janice Corle June 1, 1958, in Shawnee Mission, Kan. She died in 1970. Mr. Buckman retired as a teacher for the Bellingham School District and enjoyed traveling. Survivors include son Jay Buckman of Tacoma, daughter Jill Gosda of Bellingham, sisters Rose Nachbar of Kansas City, Mo., and Dorothy Buckman of Shawnee, brother Ed Buckman of Shawnee, one grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
BUCKNER, Cora, age 87 who resided at 1330 Mitchell Street, Blaine, passed away at her residence Nov. 3, 1980. She had been a life time resident of Blaine and leaves to survive, 1 sister, Mattie Levien and 1 brother, Peter Larson, both of Blaine; 1 step-daughter, Wanda Grimblot of California; Claude Buckner of Seattle; George & Willard Buckner of Bellingham. Graveside services will be held Thurs., Nov. 6 at 10:30 a.m. in the Blaine Cemetery under the direction of Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel. [born Sept. 20, 1893 in Blaine]
BUCKNER, Elmer Warner - A funeral for Elmer Warner "Buck" Buckner of Bellingham will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. Cynthia Bauleke officiating. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Buckner died Sunday, Feb. 2, 1997. He was 82. Born Feb. 7, 1914, to Arthur and Anna Buckner in Springfield, Mo., he lived in Bellingham for 76 years. Mr. Buckner was a sheet-metal worker and owned and operated Mount Baker Heating and Sheet Metal from 1972 until his retirement in 1989. He enjoyed fishing and playing pool. Mr. Buckner was preceded in death by wives Olive in 1989 and Zeala in 1990, and by close friend Edith Wilson in 1994. Survivors include daughters Verna Beam and Rita McCallum, both of Bellingham, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
BUCKNER, Jess I., age 65, of 1509 No. 143rd St., Seattle, passed away at home Friday, August 31, (1956). Mr. Buckner had resided in Bellingham from 1920 to 1940, had lived in Seattle for the past 16 years, and was a retired longshoreman. He was a member of the F.O.E., Aerie No. 31 and a charter member of the International Longshoreman and Warehousemen's Union, Local No. 1-7 of Bellingham. Surviving relatives include his widow, Mrs. Olive A. Buckner at home; one son, Donald N. Buckner of Seattle; sister, Mrs. Hattie Ellis of Oakland, Calif. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Harold K. Lawrence Wednesday, September 5 at 3 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.
BUCKNER, Olive G. - Funeral services for Olive G. Buckner, 83, of 3275 Bennett Drive will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Westford Funeral Chapel. Burial will be after the services in Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Buckner died Saturday (7 Oct 1989) at St. Joseph Hospital South Campus. She was a retired buyer for J. C. Penney Co. Inc. in Tacoma. She was a member of Woodman of the World. Survivors include her husband, Elmer; and two sisters, Mary Harvey of Bellingham and Connie Hills of Vancouver, B.C.
BUDDE, Harry, age 52, of 1613 Wilson, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, January 21, (1954). Mr. Budde had resided in this community for the past 29 years, and was a retired landscape gardener. He had served with the U. S. Army after World War I, and was a member of the Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Budde, at the family home; two sons, Eugene and Stanley, both at the home; three daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Volkman, of Kalispel, Mont., Mrs. Marian Yonally, of Aberdeen, Wash., and Miss Juanita at the home; three grandchildren; five brothers, Fritz Budde, of Olympia, Gus Julius, Charles and Herman Budde, all in Minnesota, and five sisters, Mrs. Frieda Ordt, Mrs. Minnie Olds, Mrs. Irene Stein, and Mrs. Bernice Myers, all in Olympia, and a sister in California. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Haugen, Monday, January 25, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
BUDDE, Wesley James - A funeral service for Lynden High School Senior Wesley James Budde will be conducted Sat. Feb. 3 15 at p.m. in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home with Rev. Steven Smallegan officiating. Burial will follow in the Lynden Cemetery. Wesley died as the result of an auto accident on Tues. morning January 30, 1990 in Lynden. He was 18 years old. He was born on Oct. 8, 1971. He attended Meridian High School his freshman year and Lynden Public for the past 3 years, and was employed by Kentucky Fried Chicken in Bellingham. He was a Trap Shooter and an excellent Bow and Arrow Archer. He leaves to survive his mother, Joyce Budde of Lynden; friend Marinus Lagerwey of Lynden; his father Eugene and wife Tracie Budde of Ferndale; his sister, Melisa Shadbolt and husband Bart of Lynden; his brother, Jeff Budde of Ferndale; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by a nephew, Roland Shadbolt and his grandparent. He was a happy, loving person and a joy to his family. We love you West. Arrangements and services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Feb 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.BUELL, Charles Harrison of Bellingham passed away Sunday, July 20, (1958) following a lingering illness at the age of 68. He had resided in the Sumas community for 57 years. Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Laura Nims and Mrs. Mable Bean, both of Bellingham; Mrs. Mary Louise McIlvanie of Issendale, B. C.; Mrs. Frances Robertson of Abbotsford, B.C.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 23 at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas with Rev. Earl Crouse officiating. Final resting place Sumas Cemetery.
BUELL, Vandelia, age 83 years, of 1915 I Street, passed away Saturday morning, December 15, (1945) following a long illness. She had lived in Bellingham for the past 1 1/2 years. Mrs. Buell was a pioneer resident of Sumas since 1901. Survivors are: four daughters, Mrs. Fred Nims, of Bellingham; Mrs. John McIlvanlie (McIlvanie?), of Essondale, B.C.; Mrs. Robert Bean, of Sumas, and Mrs. Charles Robertson, of Abbotsford, B. C.; one son, Harry, of Sumas; one brother, Will Larsonar, of Cleveland, Ohio, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 18, at 1 p.m., from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, with Rev. Robert Robinson, of Sumas, officiating. Interment will follow in Bay View Cemetery in Bellingham.
BUENZ, Ernest, age 76, of 1015 Indian Street, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, December 11, (1951). Mr. Buenz had rested in this community for the past 65 years and leaves no known survivors. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. John E. Parrott Friday, December 14, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.
BUENZ, Henry, age 75 years, of 826 1/2 Garden Street, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday morning, July 14, (1948) following a lingering illness. Mr. Buenz had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 48 years and is survived by one son, William Buenz of Ellensburg. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 17, at 3:30 o'clock within the Cathedra Chapel of the Westford-Beck funeral home with the Rev. Thomas Allport, pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment in the Lynden Cemetery.
BUENZ, Ina Esther who resided at 700 32nd St. passed away February 20, 1981 at the age of 99. She had been a resident of this area for the past 60 years and leaves to survive one son, Herbert Raymond of B'ham., 6 daughters, Zella Wilson; Ida Hartelroad, both of B'ham; Bernice Jacobson of Wisconsin; Bernice Reed of Calif; Jessie Johnson and Hattie Thrasher. Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, February 25 at 2:00 p.m., Greenacres Cemetery. Under the direction of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [born Nov. 6, 1881 in Minnesota]
BUENZ, William H., age 56, of 4850 Deming Rd., passed away Sat. Jan. 13, 1979. Mr. Buenz was a life time resident of this community, was a member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 American Legion & a Navy Veteran. Survived by his wife, Agnes. 1 son, Bill Bunez of Ellensburg. 1 daughter, Rhonda Buenz of Portland, Ore. Mother, Mrs. Ina Buenz of city. Brother, Herman Raymond of city. 5 sisters; Mrs. Ida Hartelroad, Mrs. Zella Wilson both city, Mrs. Bernita Jacobson of Milwaukee, Wis., Mrs. Bernice Reed of Long Beach, CA., Hattie in Texas & Jessie. Numerous nieces & nephews. Services Fri. Jan. 19th at 1 pm at Saxon Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
BUER, Helge, age 93 years, 2701 Northwest Avenue, passed away at a local hospital, Sunday, October 27, (1946) after a brief illness. Mr. Buer had been a resident of Bellingham for the past twelve years and was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives include three sons, Henry O. Buer, of Bellingham, Andrew G., of San Francisco, and Martin H., of Wilmar, Minn.; one daughter, Mrs. Alice Hall, Bridge Lake, B. C.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home where services will be conducted Saturday, November 2 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Clarence Haugen officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.
BUERGELIN, Claude T., age 61 years, of Friday Harbor passed away in a local hospital Saturday, November 26, (1960) following an extended illness. Mr. Buergelin had resided in Friday Harbor for the past 11 years and was a commercial fisherman. He leaves to survive, two brothers, James of Friday Harbor and George of Los Angeles, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Calkins of Mercer Island and Mrs. Ruth Lampert of Seattle; also numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, November 29, at 11 a.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. W. Robert Webb officiating. Cremation.
BUIZER, Arthur, age 84, of the Holland Home in Grand Rapids, Mich., passed away in that city Friday, April 22, (1977). A former Lynden resident, Mr. Buizer was born in Hull, N. Dakota and was a retired maintenance carpenter. He was a veteran of WWI and was a member of the Alpine Avenue Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ben Hendricks and a brother, Cornelius Buizer, both of Lynden and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 26 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden. Burial will follow in the Monumenta Cemetery, Lynden.
BUIZER, Bertha, age 58 years of Lynden, Rt. 3, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, April 22, (1956) following a short illness. She had resided in the Lynden district for the past 55 years. She is survived by her husband, Cornelius; two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Timmer, Mrs. Anna Emfield, both of Lynden; one son, Gerry A., of Santa Rosa, Calif; nine grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Elenbaas, Mrs. Ollie Elenbaas, both of Lynden; one brother, John Haveman of Soap Lake. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 26 at 2 p.m. from the Second Christian Reform Church in Lynden with Rev. E. L. Haan officiating. Interment Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
BUIZER, Cornelius - Funeral services for Mr. Cornelius Buizer, age 89, of 412 South 17th Street, Lynden, were conducted on Tuesday, August 19, at 1:00 p.m. in the Second Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Andrew Cammenga officiating. Burial followed in Monumenta Cemetery. Born in Hull, North Dakota, Mr. Buizer was a retired farmer and moved to the Lynden area in 1912 and died on Thursday, August 14, 1980. He was a member of the Second Christian Reformed Church and had served as an elder for many years. He had also served on the Lynden Christian School Board for many years and was also a former board member of the Northwest Federation of Mens Societies of the Christian Reformed Church. He had also been active in what is now Western Farmers Association, the Northwest Darigold Association, the Monumenta Cemetery Association and the Lynden Burial Association. He is survived by a son, Jerry and his wife Shirley of Lynden; two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth (John) Timmer and Mrs. Ann (John) Sundstrom both of Lynden; seventeen grand and twelve great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his wife Bertha in 1956. Funeral services were under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden. [also survived by sister Mrs. Annie Hendricks of Lynden]
BULGER, Blanche E. - Longtime Blaine resident Blanche E. Bulger died at her residence at 210 B St. Wednesday (Oct. 3, 1984). She was 90 years old. She was born Aug. 11, 1894, in Winterburn, Pa., and moved to Blaine in 1913. She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Blaine, the Catholic Daughters of America and the Blaine Eagles, Aerie 3029. Between 1935 and 1945, she also was the owner of her own business in Blaine. She is survived by her husband Erwin, of Blaine, two sons [Joe and wife Vera Mellquest of Redmond, Jack and Leona Bulger of Seattle], nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel in Blaine. Christian prayer services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Anne's Catholic Church, with burial following in Greenacres Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to St. Anne's Catholic Church in Blaine.
BULGER, Erwin F., age 84, of 4th & D Streets, Blaine, passed away Fri., April 18th, (1986) in Blaine. Born July 24, 1901 in Blaine, lived most of his life in the Blaine area, worked as a cook on fishing boats for many, many years and was retired from Standard Oil Co. He is survived by 1 son, Jack & wife Leona Bulger; 3 grandsons, Wayne & wife Donna Bulger, Terry Moore & Curtis Moore; 1 great-grandson, Brian Bulger; 2 sisters, Frances Bloom & Verna Peterson; all from Seattle; numerous nieces & nephews. His wife Blanche preceded him in death in Oct. 1984. Graveside services will be held Wed., April 23rd, 1 p.m., at Greenacres Memorial Park, with Rev. Don Walter officiating. Arrangements by Jerns & McKinney Funeral Chapel. Calling hours at the funeral home are Mon. 12-7 p.m. & Tues. 2-7 p.m.
BULGER, John Alvin, age 49 years, passed away Sunday, January 2, (1955) at his home in Blaine, following a short illness. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Amanda Bulger; three sisters, Mrs. Verna Peterson of Stanwood, Wash., Mrs. Gladys Graves of Lynden, Mrs. Francis Bloom of Seattle, Wash.; one brother, Erwin of Blaine, and eight nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 5, at 2 p.m. at the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, with the Reverend A. W. Brown officiating. Interment, Blaine Cemetery.
BULGER, John Francis, age 79 years, of Blaine, passed away at his home Wednesday, January 12, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mr. Bulger had been a resident of Blaine for the past fifty years and is survived by his wife, Amanda Bulger; three daughters, Mrs. Gladys Graves, of Lynden, Mrs. Verna Peterson and Mrs. Francis Hart, both of Seattle; three sons, Irwin and John, both of Blaine, and Walter, of Stanwood; six grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Mary Leason, of Rockford, Illinois; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 15, at 2 p.m. from the McKinney funeral home in Blaine with the Rev. A. B. C. Nelson officiating. Interment in the Blaine Cemetery.
BULGER, Walter Louis, age 41 years, of Stanwood, passed away in an Everett hospital Wednesday, August 29, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mr. Bulger was a former Blaine resident. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, of Stanwood; his mother, Armanda, of Blaine; three sisters, Mrs. Claude Graves, of Lynden, Mrs. E. W. Peterson, of East Stanwood, Mrs. Robert Bloom, of Seattle; two brothers, Erwin and John A., both of Blaine; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 1, at 2 p.m. from McKinney Funeral Home with the Rev. P. Stroem officiating. Interment, Blaine Cemetery.
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BULL, Jessie L., age 83 of 2910 Cedarwood and a 42 year resident of Bellingham passed away July 30, (1965). Wife of Robert, mother of Mrs. Frank McLain and Mrs. Lorraine Huston?; stepmother of William Bull; Aunt of Mrs. Ella Crowley; surviving also are three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. services at the Jones Funeral Home Tuesday Aug. 3, at 1:00 p.m., Rev. Arthur Bezanson officiating. Final resting place Greenacres.
BULL, Joseph Edward - Funeral services for Joseph Edward "Ed" Bull, age 76, of 3470 Mountainview Rd., Ferndale, will be Tuesday June 19 at 1 P.M. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Ronald Knutson, Triumph Lutheran Church officiating. Interment Wed. June 20 at 12 noon at Woodlawn Cemetery, Orcas Island, Wash. Mr. Bull passed away June 16, 1984. He was a resident of Bellingham for 63 years and was a member of the Association of Western Pulp & Paper Workers Union Local 194. He was a 32 year employee with Puget Sound Pulp & Timber Co. He is surviving by his wife Harriet of City; 1 son Darrell and wife Mary Lee Bull of Ferndale; 1 sister, Laura Gray of Lynden; 4 grandchildren, Lynn Marie Irish of Tacoma, Darrell Jr., Tyson & Amanda Bull, all of Ferndale; 1 great-grandchild, Chyvone Irish of Tacoma; numerous nieces & nephews. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [born Feb. 24, 1908 in Eastsound]
BULL, Mabel, age 74, of 721 1/2 Lakeway Drive, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, Jan. 23, (1957). Mrs. Bull had been a resident of this community the past 21 years. Surviving relatives include a daughter, Mrs. Ernest Trietas of Ukiah, Calif., 2 sons Ira and Norman Lee of Seattle, two grandsons, David and Paul Hopkins, both of Bellingham, and a sister, Mrs. Ruth Jones of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsorth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. W. Carl Calhoun Monday, Jan. 28, at 3 p.m. Cremation.
BULL, Mary – A memorial service for Mary (O'Donoghue) Bull of Bellingham was held Aug. 14 at the James Street Estates Clubhouse in Bellingham. Mrs. Bull died Monday, Aug. 7, 2000 while vacationing in Temecula, Calif. She was 72. Born Nov. 1, 1927 in County Tipperary, Ireland, she had been a local resident since 1985. On Feb. 2, 1947, she married Alan G. Bull in England. He died in 1995. Mrs. Bull was a homemaker who raised her granddaughter Jennifer Coe of Bellingham. Mrs. Bull was a member of the James Street Estates Birthday Club. Her son Graham Bull also died previously. Survivors include daughters Hilary Atkins of Temecula and Mallory Coe of New York, 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Aug 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.BULL, Robert Henry d. 1972 Image
BULLARD, Alva L. - A private family inurnment service for Alva L. Bullard of Bellingham will be held in Zillah. Mrs. Bullard died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, at St. Francis Extended Health Care. She was 72. Mrs. Bullard was born May 12, 1927, to Martin and Gladys (Contchia) Hinderlie in Tacoma. On Nov. 5, 1948, she married Nathan P. Bullard in King County. Mrs. Bullard worked as a telephone operator for AT&T, where she retired in 1986 after 27 years of service. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed reading, crocheting and working with beads. Her brother Donald Hinderlie died previously. Survivors include son Bruce Bullard of Mount Vernon and one grandchild.
BULLARD, Jeremi A., age 26, was born August 26, 1979, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He passed away in Birch Bay, WA, April 9, 2006. He gave his love unconditionally and was fiercely loyal to family and friends. We will all miss him. Jeremi was very social and would strike up conversation with anyone, anytime, always leaving having made a new friend. Jeremi had a fearless uninhibited enthusiasm for life. He loved to laugh and make everyone else laugh with his stories and quick wit. Many of you will remember Jeremi from being on the receiving end of one of his practical jokes. His smile and laugh were infectious. He really cracked himself up. He loved music, working hard, shooting, X Box, cooking and snowboarding. As a child, Jeremi had dreams of being a fighter pilot. You're flying now, son. Jeremi is gone but he would not want us to feel sadness or regret. He would want us remember the funny, good things he loved to do. His daughter, Camren Rainie' Salmonson, age 7, of Lynden, WA, survives him. He is also survived by his father, Dennis, and wife Kathleen Bullard of Jefferson, OR; brother Ryan Bullard and sister Rachael Bullard, both of Jefferson, OR; fiancée, Nicole Miller of Birch Bay, WA; mother Sheree Antheunisse of Chehalis, WA; brother Jesse Speagal; grandmothers Mitzi Burns of Idaho, Marilyn Heaney of New Jersey; and many other family members and friends. There will be a Memorial Celebration for Jeremi on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Birch Bay Bible Community Church, Blaine. All who knew Jeremi are invited.
(From The Bellingham Herald 7 May 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.BULLENE, Mamie E., age 75 of 409 York Street, died Saturday, December 18, 1982. She was a homemaker who came to this area in 1911, and was married to her husband, Harry 51 years ago. He preceded her in death in 1969. Surviving are a son, John of Bellingham; a daughter, Mrs. Elaine Dick of Bellingham; a brother, Wesley Peters of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 22, 1982 at 1 p.m., in the Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. Interment Bay View Cemetery, Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. [born Nov. 28, 1907 in Langham, Saskatchewan]
BULLER, Wade - Pioneer Rockport Resident, Dies at 90. Funeral services for Wade H. Buller, 90 Rockport, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Lemley Funeral Home, Sedro Woolley. Mr. Buller died Thursday (April 17, 1963). Mr. Buller came to Rockport in 1889 via canoe after a riverboat trip to Hamilton with his mother and two brothers during the Ruby Creek gold rush. He had worked as a logger, miner and blacksmith. Survivors included four sons, Robert Buller of the Army, stationed in Arizona, Nicholas Buller of the Air Force, stationed in Germany, Ezra and Tom Buller of Rockport; two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Mann of Seattle and Mrs. Nora Hojem of Redman; 19 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Cremation will follow the services.
BULLER, William A., age 57 of 1095 McCoy Lane, Santa Marie, Calif., passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, April 1, (1975). He was a retired field accountant. Surviving besides his wife Lenora, are 3 sons and 4 daughters and 9 grandchildren, all in California. The remains were forwarded by Veroske's Bellingham Chapel to the Newhart Family Mortuary, Santa Marie, Calif. where funeral services will be held Monday, April 7.
BULLICK, Walter Thomas, age 26, Concrete, Wash., passed away in that city Monday, July 2, (1962) following an extended illness. He was born in Missouri, and had made his home in the Lynden area since 1950. Surviving are his wife, Marlene; two sons, Gary and Bryan at home; one brother, John, in Texas, and one sister, Mrs. Judy Moyers in Maryland; his father, Adolph Bullick of Bellingham; his grandfather, J. T. Williams of Ferndale. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 9, at 2 p.m. in the Gillies Funeral Home. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.
BULLIVANT, Judith A. - A memorial service for Judith A. Bullivant of Ferndale will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Light & Life Christian Fellowship Church. Mrs. Bullivant died of cancer at home Saturday, May 3, 1997. She was 56. Born Aug. 23, 1940, in Vancouver, B.C., she married Robert Bullivant on April 7, 1967, in Victoria, B.C. A homemaker , Mrs. Bullivant attended college for six years and enjoyed sewing, candle-making and home decorating. She was a member of Light & Life Christian Fellowship Church. Survivors include her husband of the family home; daughter Sarah Matt of Ferndale; son Gordon Bullivant of Ferndale; her father, Lock Madill of White Rock, B.C.; and two grandchildren. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.
BULLOCK, Alda Leila, age 102, passed away Monday, February 21, 1983 at the San Juan Nursing Home in Anacortes, Washington, where she had resided for the past fifteen years. She was born on January 22, 1881, in Adeboth, Sack County, Iowa. Alda came to Seattle, Washington in 1889, and then settled in Blaine, Washington in 1900 where she resided until 1968. She was married to Earl Bullock in 1900, in Fairhaven, Washington. They had one son, Kenneth Earl Bullock. He husband was a tug-boat operator for many years. Alda was preceded in death by her husband, Earl, in 1960, and her son, Kenneth, in 1980. Mrs. Bullock was a member of the Rebekah Lodge in Blaine, a member of the Peace Arch Homemaker's Club, a member of various Bridge Clubs, and a member of the United Church of Christ, Blaine. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Margaret Bullock of Anacortes; her grandson, Tom Bullock and his wife, June of Anacortes; five great-grandchildren, Marsha Flowers, LaConner, Washington; Ken Bullock, Scott Bullock, Sherri Bullock and Liz Boerger, all of Anacortes; and six great grandchildren. A niece, Rhea Jennings of Federal Way also survives. Graveside services were held in the Blaine, Washington cemetery on Friday, February 25, 1983 at 11 a.m.
BULLOCK, Charles W., age 82, a resident of Concrete, Wash. for the past 50 years, died at his home on Tuesday, Oct. 18, (1981). He was born in Bellingham, March 31, 1895. He was a veteran of WWI and a retired logger. He is survived by a brother, Sam of Bellingham; 2 sisters, Etta Peterson and Mable Johnson, both Bellingham residents; a step son , Hobart Holyfield, Concrete; 3 step granddaughters and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorials to the Concrete Library Fund or favorite charities are suggested. Funeral services Sat., Oct. 22, Lemley Chapel, Sedro Woolley, 10 a.m. Cremation will follow with inurnment at the Concrete Cemetery.
BULLOCK, Clara L., age 69 years, passed away in a Vancouver, B. C., hospital, Wednesday, Jan. 29, (1958) following a short illness. Mrs. Bullock had been a Blaine resident for several years and leaves to survive one daughter, Mrs. Mary Berean, of Blaine, Washington; two sons, Jack of Kotebue, Alaska, and Gordon of Hampton, Va.; one brother, George Fayette of Anacortes, Wash.; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with the Rev. A. E. Kristjannson officiating. Interment in the Evergreen Cemetery in Seattle.
BULLOCK, Earl A., age 85, of Blaine, passed away in a Seattle hospital Saturday, Sept. 10, (1960). Born Dec. 2, 1874, in Oswego, Ore., he came to Blaine in 1896 and had made his residence here since then. In 1899 he married Alda Geist in Bellingham and spent most of his life in Blaine in the boating and towing business. Survived by his wife, Alda; one son, Kenneth of Anacortes; one grandson, Thomas Bullock of Anacortes; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 15, at 2 p.m. in the McKinney Funeral Home, Rev. Evan David officiating. Burial in the Blaine Cemetery.
BULLOCK, Francis H. "Frank", age 84 of Blaine, passed away October 30, 2002. Mr. Bullock was born February 18, 1918 in West Eminence, MO to Paul D. and Ethel (Thomas) Bullock. He came to Whatcom County two years ago and enjoyed boating, sport and commercial fishing in Puget Sound and Alaska waters. He is survived by his son, Paul E. Bullock two daughters, Elrena L. Farring and Betty J. George all of Alaska 11 grandchildren nine great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to one's own choice. A Funeral Service, officiated by Daryl Doland, will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 4, 2002, in the Jerns Funeral Chapel followed by burial in Enterprise Cemetery. he arrangements and services are by The Jerns Funeral Chapel & On-Site Crematorium of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Nov 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.BULLOCK, John, age 87, of 1903 Cornwall Avenue, passed away at his home, Wednesday, June 14, (1950) following a short illness. Mr. Bullock was an early settler, having been a resident of this community for the past 62 years. Surviving relatives include two sons, Charles W., of Concrete, and Samuel J., of Bellingham; three daughters, Mrs. Etta Peterson and Mrs. Mabel F. Johnson, both Bellingham, and Mrs. Delilah Magner, of Hamilton, Wash.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and a niece, Mrs. Lillie Breckinridge, of Bellingham. Funeral services were conducted within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, Saturday, June 17, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. James M. Wilson officiating. Cremation.
BULLOCK, Kenneth Earl, age 74 of Anacortes, Wa. passed away at his home Nov. 14, 1980. He was born in Blaine, Wa. Aug. 14, 1906. He had lived in the Anacortes area for 39 years. He was a retired diesel engineer, but worked for the Wa. State Ferries. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by his mother Alda L. Bullock of Anacortes; his wife Margaret at home; 1 son Tom of Anacortes; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Mon. Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. from the Evans' Engdahl Chapel with Rev. Jim Hardenbrook officiating. Interment followed in Grandview Cemetery, Anacortes, Wa.
BULLOCK, Louisa Ann, age 85, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lillie Breckenridge of 3124 Meridian Street, Wednesday, April 30, (1947). Mrs. Bullock had been a resident of this community for the past fifty-two years and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the E. A. C. Smith Circle of that church; the W. C. T. U., and was actively engaged in Red Cross work, having received a commendation from the Red Cross for donating 2,500 hours of her time sewing for the service men and refugees of world War II. Surviving relatives, aside from her daughter, are seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Dr. Robert T. McFarlane, Monday, May 5, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Nooksack Cemetery.
BULLOCK, Nellie Rose, age 86, of Blaine, passed away Aug. 3, 2001 at the Stafholt Good Samaritan. Mrs. Bullock was born July 5, 1915 in Rhome, Texas to Edward and Lorena (Taylor) Bryan. She moved to New Mexico in 1928 and then to Washington in the 1940's. Nellie married Francis H. Bullock March 17, 1945 in Bremerton. They moved to Alaska in 1956 where she lived until one year ago. She was a member of the NonDenomination Christian Church. She enjoyed doing sewing and needlework for her family. She is survived by her husband of Blaine sons, Paul Edward two daughters, Elrene R. Farring and Betty J. George all of Alaska brother, Jim Bryan of Utah four sisters, Grace Blake of New Mexico, Lois Cuckler of CA, Ellen Norman of New Mexico and Alice Smith of Utah. 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A Funeral Service, officiated by Daryl Doland will be held 2:00 p.m. Wed., August 8, in the Jerns Funeral Chapel followed by burial in Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Aug 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.BULLOCK, Reba of 1606 Hillsdale Road died Saturday, Dec. 19, 1992. She was 79. At her request, no services will be held. Cremation is by Greenacres Crematorium. Her ashes will be placed in Bayview Cemetery. She was born in Edison on July 10, 1913, in Ingvald Thorson and Kristine Nesvoog. A resident of Whatcom County the past 75 years, Mrs. Bullock was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel J. Bullock, in November 1977. Survivors include sons, Robert Bullock of Camas, Stuart Bullock of Bellingham, Terry Bullock of Kirkland and Richard Bullock of Bellingham; brothers Tom Thorson of Dillingham, Alaska, and Frank Thorson of Everett; sisters Mabel Moline of Ferndale and Ingrid Westman of Bellingham; sister-in-law Etta Peterson of Bellingham; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home of Bellingham.
BULLOCK, Samuel J., age 70 of 1606 Hillsdale Rd., passed away Sunday, Nov. 13, (1977). Mr. Bullock was a life time resident of this community and a retired truck mechanic in the logging industry. Surviving wife, Reba; 4 sons, Stuart, Richard, both city, Terry, Spokane, Robert, San Antonio, Tex,; 4 grandchildren, 2 sisters, Mrs. Mabel Johnson, Mrs. Etta Peterson, both city, numerous nieces and nephews. Services Wed., Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Cremation Greenacres Memorial Park.
BULMAN, Mrs. James, age 84 of 524 Burnett St., Renton, passed away in that city Sunday February 11, (1962) following a short illness. She is survived by one son, LeRoy Bulman of Phoenix, Arizona and one daughter, Mrs. Leota Tuttle of Renton. Four grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, February 13 at 1 p.m. within the Bayview Cemetery under the direction of the Faull Funeral Home of Renton.
BULMER, Charles Osborn, of Nooksack, passed away February 5, 1944, at the age of 71 years. He had lived in that district for the past fifty-five years and operated a jewelry store in Everson. He leaves to mourn two sisters, Mrs. Kate Carman and Mrs. Emma Handy, both of Nooksack, and one brother, Joseph, of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held from the Gillies mortuary in Sumas, Tuesday, February 8, 1944, at 2 o'clock, with Theodore A. Smith, of Bellingham, officiating. Interment will be in Nooksack Cemetery.
BULMER, Frederick M., 92, of Bellingham (3123 Alderwood) died Friday, March 12, 1993 in a Bellingham convalescent center. He was born June 20, 1900 to George and Mary Bulmer in Nooksack. He married Irene Patterson in 1948 in Bellingham. She preceded him in death in 1991. Mr. Bulmer was an independent plumber for 25 years before opening Bulmer Manufacturing, Co., which he operated for 45 years. He was also an inventor who had inventions appear on television and in printed media. A memorial service was held Tuesday in Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Pastor Don Canal officiating. Cremation and burial were at Greenacres Memorial Park. Survivors include nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements were made by Greenacres Funeral Home.
BULMER, George Donaldson, of Everson, Route No. 2, passed away November 30, (1940) following a long illness at the age of 79 years. He had lived in this district for the past fifty-seven years. He leaves to mourn his passing his widow, Ida, three daughters, Mrs. C. O. Northan of Route No. 2, Everson, Mrs. C. E. R. Brown, of San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. O. L. Cressey, of Flint, Mich.; two sons, Robert H. and Fred M., both of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Kate Carman and Mrs. F. W. Handy, both of Nooksack; sixteen grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 2 at 2 p.m. from the Nooksack A. C. Church, with Rev. L. A. Bohy officiating. Interment will be made in the Nooksack Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Mortuary in Sumas.
BULMER, Grace May, age 85 of 2038 W. Alderwood, passed away Thurs., May 27, (1976). Mrs. Bulmer had been a resident of this community most of her life. Surviving son, Delbert Johnson of Bellingham; 2 daughters, Mrs. Beverly Gunderson of Bellingham and Mrs. Ardys Larsen of Renton; 1 brother, William Brown of Burnaby, B.C.; 1 sister, Maudie Leach of Ventura, Calif.; 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. Graveside services Friday, May 28, 3 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Paul Cantelon officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. Friends wishing to attend may meet at Jones Funeral Home 1/2 hour earlier.
BULMER, Irene M. "Patty" Patterson, 78, of 3123 Alderwood Ave., died Saturday (March 16, 1991) at St. Joseph Hospital. Mrs. Bulmer was born on Dec. 26, 1912, to Chris and Mabel Patterson in Bellingham. She was a lifetime resident of Bellingham and was associated with Bible Students. She married Fred Bulmer on June 20, 1960, in Tacoma. Survivors include her husband, Fred M. Bulmer; three nieces; one nephew and numerous friends. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
BULMER, Joseph, age 85, of 521 Indiana Street, passed away in a local hospital Friday, March 2, (1951). Mr. Bulmer had been a resident of this community for the past 50 years and was a retired hod-carrier. Surviving relatives are two sons, Thomas W. and Floyd M., both of Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Carnine of Topeka, Kan., and Mrs. Florence Hawley of St. Joseph, Mo.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild; also one sister, Mrs. Ben Carmen, of Nooksack. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Paul E. Friedmann, pastor of the Advent Christian Church at Nooksack, Tuesday, March 13, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Nooksack Cemetery.
BULMER, Mabel May passed away at the family home, 3123 W. Alderwood, Monday, May 3, (1948). Mrs. Bulmer had been a resident of this community for many years and had been a member of the Bellingham Bible Students. She leaves to survive her husband, Fred M., at home; three sisters, Mrs. Abbie Stitt, of Bay View, Mrs. Delia Maxwell, of Bellingham and Mrs. Maude Weyrich, of Mount Vernon. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Mr. H. J. Maxwell, May 5, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
BULMER, Myrtle F. of Bellingham died Saturday, April 2, 1994. She was 96. Private family graveside services and burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Born May 10, 1897, to Wesley and Glendora Dukes Gilbert in Goshen, she lived in Whatcom County all her life. She married Floyd Bulmer in 1921 in Bellingham. Mrs. Bulmer was past president of the Lady Lions and a member and past treasurer of Daughters of Pioneers, a post she held for 17 years. She also was past president of Lakeway Lady Golfers Auxiliary and a member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1970 and by a grandson, Aaron Stuhley. Survivors include daughter, Betty Stuhley of Seattle; sister Florence Groesbeck of Seattle; grandchildren Myra Leigh Johnson, Joe Stuhley and Karla Huston, all of Seattle, Paul Stuhley of Mountlake Terrace and Ned Blackstone of Hartford, N.Y.; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home and Crematorium.
BULMER, Thomas W., age 65, of 2613 Williams St., passed away Tuesday, June 23, (1959) at home. Mr. Bulmer had resided in Bellingham for the past 58 years, was a veteran of World War I, a member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion, Laurel Post No. 3658, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps, owner and operator of his own service station. Survived by his widow, Eva at home; one brother, Floyd M. of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Karney of Topeka, Kan., Mrs. Florence Hawley of St. Joseph's Mo., numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Don Swerdfeger, Friday, June 26, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn Cemetery. Drum and Bugle Corps members serving as casketbearers will be Winton Wefer, Charles Drake, Kenneth Eno, Darryl Reed, George Yelton and Wilfred Perry. Color bearers will be Curtis Ewing and Herb Bannister, and buglers Cecil Bannister and William Morse.
BULOW, Joseph W., age 63, of 1455 James Street, passed away at the family home Sunday, April 13, (1952). Mr. Bulow had resided here for the past 26 years and was a lumber inspector for the International Crossarm Company. He was a member of the Church of God and the American Legion, Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Bulow, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Cora Lee Shone, of Seattle, and Mrs. Florence Larsen, of this city; two grandchildren; one brother, Axel G. Bulow, of this city; and two brothers and two sisters, in Sweden; one niece, Mrs. Louise Hecht, of this city; and numerous nieces and nephews in Sweden. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. M. Ruby, Wednesday, April 16, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.
BULOW, Margie M., age 56 years, of 1034 Sixteenth Street, passed away at a local hospital Tuesday, Jan. 20, (1953) following a short illness. Mrs. Bulow had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 30 years. She was a member of the Sehome Chapter, Order of Eastern Star; the Amaranth, Bellingham Court; the White Shrine and Daughters of the Nile, the Scandinavian Fraternity and the Rebekah Lodge No. 43. She is survived by her husband, Axel G. Bulow; one daughter, Mrs. Louise Hecht; a son-in-law, Dr. M. R. Hecht; two grandchildren, Ellen Blythe Hecht and Emil Hecht, all of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Ora Stevens, of Bellingham, Mrs. Edith Smith, of Seattle, and Mrs. Blythe Plimley, of Victoria, B.C.; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Jan. 23 at 1 p. m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Daniel E. Taylor, pastor of the Garden Street Methodist Church officiating, followed by the ritualistic services of the White Shrine. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.
BULPIN, John Alan of Bellevue, passed away July 22, (1977), 14 years old. Survivors: son of Barbara (Vicki May) Bulpin of Bellevue and William Bulpin of Seattle; brother of Richard of Bellevue; grandson of Marietta May and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ernst of Seattle; nephew of Albert May, Renton and Nicholas Bulpin of Seattle. At the family's request no services were held. Arrangements by Green Sunset Hills Chapel, Bellevue.
BULTMAN, John, died July 23, (1976) in Coupeville. He was born in Freemont, Michigan, Aug. 12, 1894. Mr. Bultman first came to Whidbey Island in 1900. He had resided in Bellingham for several years and was well known in the Lynden area. Mr. Bultman had owned & operated Whidbey Island Florist and in later years was quite a prominent builder of homes on Whidbey Island. He was a member of the Christian Reformed Church of Oak Harbor. He is survived by 4 daughters, Mrs. Dorothy (Jake) Lampers, Mrs. Irene (Gerrit) Tyhuis both of Oak Harbor, Mrs. Jackie (Frank) Bouwman of Lynden, Mrs. LuAnne (Larry) Hargis, Mt. Vernon, 2 sisters, Mrs. Barney Riksen and Mrs. Fred Nienhuis both of Oak Harbor, 17 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were held today July 26 from the Christian Reformed Church in Oak Harbor with interment following in Fircrest Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Bartleson Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor.
BUMM, Edwin passed away May 5, 2005 at Shuksan Health Care Center in Bellingham. He was born August 12, 1917 in Rockport, Indiana to Michael and Rosa (Kauffeld) Bumm. He served 5 years in the Army and fought in the European Theater Battle of the Bulge with the 42nd "Rainbow" Division. After discharge in 1945, Ed and wife Betty resided in Seaside, CA where their children were born. For the next 27 years he was employed by the Department of the Army, retired in 1972 and lived in Bellingham, WA until his death. For over 20 years he was a volunteer with the Bellingham Police Department and was very proud of the time spent working on their Vacation House Check and Home Security programs. Ed leaves his wife Betty of the family home, son, Bruce and his wife Caren; grandson Erich of New Jersey; daughter, Barbara and her husband Gary Barbaro of Colorado and sister Marietta Bumm of Indiana. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2005 at Assumption Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. with Father John Francis Bentley officiating. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium Sunset and James.
BUMSTEAD, Albert J., age 69, of 2527 Xenia Street, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, January 18, (1951). Mr. Bumstead had resided in this community for the past 30 years and was a retired postal clerk. Deceased was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church, and leaves to survive fourteen nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Paul G. Perkins, pastor of the Eureka Methodist Church, Saturday, January 20, at 4:30 p.m. Interment will be made in Bay View Cemetery Monday, January 22, at 10 a.m.
BUNCH, Hattie, age 78 of 250 So. Marple, Coos Bay, Oregon, passed away in that city Sat. Sept. 26, (1981). Mrs. Bunch had resided in Coos Bay for the past 40 years, was a former resident of Whatcom County and former member of the Birchwood Presbyterian Church. She leaves to survive 1 son Dewey Bunch of Coos Bay; 1 daughter, Frances St. Jean of Mt. Vernon; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Florence Toler of Mt. Lake Terrace. Funeral services will be held Fri. Oct. 2 at 10:30 a.m. at Bay View Cemetery with Rev. Tim Lann officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. [born Oct. 31, 1902 in Butte Co., KY]
BUNCH, Thomas Charles, 56, of Empire, Ore., passed away in that city Wednesday, May 29, (1957). Mr. Bunch had resided in the city for the past 16 years, was a carrier driver for the Cape Argo Lumber Co., was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and was a member of the F. O. Eagles, Aerie No. 538 of Coos Bay. Surviving relatives include his widow, Hattie, at home; one son, Dewey of Empire, Ore.; one daughter, Mrs. Francis May St. Jean of Mount Vernon; five grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Blanche Noble of Coos Bay. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted by the Rev. N. Gordon Crider at Bay View Cemetery, Monday, June 3, at 1 p.m.
BUNDY, Getchell G., age 57, of 3032 Orleans Street, passed away at the family home Wednesday, May 30, (1951). Mr. Bundy had resided here for the past 27 years and had been with Thiel & Welter until recently. Mr. Bundy had founded the Skagit Transfer Company and had retired from operation of that company in 1942. He was a member of the Retail Clerks' Union. Surviving relatives are his wife, Mrs. Anna Bundy, at home; two sons, Melvin V. and Wilbur G. Bundy, both of this city; five grandchildren; four brothers, Burrell, of San Francisco; Earl, of Stockton; Bill, of San Francisco; and Virgil Bundy, of East Minneapolis, Minn., and one sister, Mrs. Ethel Anrus, of San Francisco. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Mr. M. L. Root, Saturday, June 2, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
BUNKER, Harry S., age 80 of Route 2, Everson passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Dec. 17, (1961) following an extended illness. A retired farmer he had been employed at the Kale Cannery for 7 years retiring in 1954. Mr. Bunker had been a resident of the Nooksack area since 1943 and was a member of the Nooksack Advent Christian Church. Survivors are four sons, George, Route 2, Everson, Dale of Laurel, Lionel of Burbank, Calif., and Lloyd of Nooksack. Four daughters Mrs. Emory Craig and Mrs. Larry Miller of Tuscon, Arizona, Mrs. Ralph Bird of Laurel and Mrs. Don Carmichael, Galax, Virginia; also 32 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Norvil Richardson officiating. Burial to follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
BUNKER, Inda I., age 66, of Everson, passed away suddenly in Tuscon, Arizona Friday, March 4, (1955). Mrs. Bunker had been a resident of this community for the past 12 years and was a member of the Nooksack Advent Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Harry S., 4 sons, George and Lloyd, Everson; Arthur, Bellingham; and Lionel, Burbank, Calif.; 4 daughters, Mrs. Ralph Bird, city; Mrs. Donald Carmichael, Indianapolis, Ind.; Mrs. Larry Miller and Mrs. Emory Craig, both of Tuscon, Ariz.; 28 grandchildren; three brothers, Guy Smith, Polson, Mont.; Frank Smith, Peerless, Mont.; and Vivian Smith, Bimidji, Minn.; three sisters, Mrs. Nick Wyngarden, Fresno, Calif., Mrs. Ruby Davis, Peerless, Mont., and Mrs. Beryl Drake, city; and many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 11 at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Norvil Richardson, Nooksack, officiating. Interment, Greenacres.
BUNKER, John Harry, of Point Roberts died Tuesday (Oct. 6, 1975) morning while visiting his sister in Seattle. He was 76. Mr. Bunker operated a grocery store in Bellingham some 30 years ago. Later, he was a wholesale grocer. He had resided in Point Roberts the past two years. He was a member of the Eugene, Ore., Elks Club. Survivors include his widow, Marguerite; a son, John W., of Seattle; sisters Theresa Bunker of Idaho Falls, Marguerite O'Neal of Long Beach and Georgiana Hatcher of Seattle, and three grandchildren. Private family graveside services will be held Friday in the Boundary Bay, B.C., cemetery.
BUNKER, Lloyd passed away January 20, 2004 while on a cruise to Mexico. Lloyd was born December 27, 1923 in Pettibone, ND to Harry and Inda Bunker. He served in the U.S. Army, 17th airborne division 513th parachute regime. He was wounded at the Battle of Bulge and again at the Crossing of the Rhine and was discharged receiving two purple hearts. In 1949 he married Ardis Carman. They had three children and resided in Nooksack for the next 35 years, later moving to their current home on Lake Whatcom. Lloyd retired from the Whatcom County Road Department after 30 years of service. He spent two Christmas seasons as Santa Claus at Bellis Fair Mall. Lloyd loved the outdoors. He especially loved fishing and camping and the occasional hunting trip. He spent all the time he could outside. Chopping wood was a favorite hobby. He also enjoyed bowling. He was a wonderful father and grandfather. He spent many hours babysitting with grandchildren and enjoyed attending anything they were involved in be it sports or music. Lloyd was always helping relatives, neighbors and friends, building something or fixing something. He and Ardis spent much of their retirement years traveling in their motorhome all over the U.S. making many friends along the way. Lloyd was a lifetime member of the Lynden VFW. He also was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Fountain Community Church. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Ardis, three children and their spouses, Carman and Robin Bunker, Jody and Carl Dewey, and Connie and Larry Moran. He had nine grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother and four sisters. His parents Harry and Inda Bunker and two brothers preceded him in death. Memorials may be made to Fountain Community Church, Northlake Community Church or the Salvation Army. Funeral Services will be held at Northlake Community Church on Friday, January 30, 2004 at 11 a.m., officiated by Rev. Al Currier and Rev. William Gilfillen. A reception will follow the service at the church, followed by a graveside committal service.
BUNKER, Mildred "Toots," age 74, of Nooksack, died Sat., Aug 10, 1985. Surviving are her husband George; 2 sons, Norman of Ferndale & Harlan of B'ham; 2 daughters, Bonnie Moors & Jill Johnson, both of B'ham; her father, Bert Kelley, Bozeman, Montana; 2 brothers, Don & Lester Kelley, both in Montana; 2 sisters, Opal Dieruf, Montana & Verla Jensen, Kirkland, WA. Funeral services will be held Wed. at 1 p.m., in Nooksack Cemetery with Rev. Dennis Magnuson officiating. Arrangements by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [born Aug. 16, 1910 in ND, where she had been school teacher, coming to Whatcom Co. in 1950]
BUNT, Ellen Elizabeth, age 70 years, resided at 1509 East Victor, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, March 17, (1953) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Bunt was a former resident of Spokane and had lived here for the past year. She is survived by two sons, Henry Wester, Seattle, and Hilding Wester, of Bellingham; three daughters, Mrs. Lilly Ames, Bellingham, Mrs. Linnea Simpson, Spokane, and Mrs. Ellen Childs, of Seattle; seven grandchildren; and many relatives in Sweden. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 19, at 3:30 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, with the Rev. Clarence Haugen of Our Savior's Lutheran Church officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.
BUOL, Henry Lee "Bud", age 64, of 1013 15th St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, October 29, (1963). A life resident of Bellingham, Mr. Buol was a machinist at the Larson Mill and was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the International Association of Machinists Lodge No. 239. He is survived by his widow, Margaret M.; two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Sater of Kirkland and Mrs. Josephine Lang of Bellingham; three nieces, Mrs. Margaret Velamerivich of Kirkland, Mrs. Shirley Forslof and Mrs. Marlene Wooten of Bellingham; two nephews, James McClelland of Seattle and Raymond Smith of Bellingham. A funeral mass will be said by Father Thomas Hanley at the Sacred Heart Church Tuesday, October 29, at 10:30 a.m., followed by interment at Bayview Cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.
BUONO, Ethel B., 91, 405 14th St., died Tuesday (April 9, 1985) in a local nursing home. Born May 4, 1893, in Boulder, Colo., Mrs. Buono came to Bellingham in 1902. She was a homemaker, and did office work in the insurance agency operated by her husband, I. Vincent Buono. She lived in their home on 14th Street from 1912 until entering a nursing home last year. Her husband died in 1957. Mrs. Buono was a member for many years of St. James Presbyterian Church. She also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Eight and 40 and Sehome Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by a sister, Alice Brennan Eager, now of Seattle, with whom Mrs. Buono lived on 14th Street. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Bayview Cemetery, with the Rev. J. Gordon Verplank officiating.
BUONO, I. Vincent, age 62, of 405 14th St., passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, Sept. 25, (1957). Mr. Buono had been a resident of this community the past 40 years, was a representative for the Equitable Life Insurance Co., was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church; Whatcom Lodge No. 151, F. & A. M.; charter member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion; 40 et 8, Voiture No. 12; Associated Underwriters Insurance Group, and Business Agents Association. Surviving relatives include the widow, Ethel B. at the family home and a sister, Carmilla Januzzi in San Donato Ninea, Italy. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home. Services will be conducted by Rev. Harold K. Lawrence, Monday, Sept. 30, at 11 a.m. from the St. James Presbyterian Church. Masonic services will be conducted at Bay View Cemetery.
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