WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES BUR
BURCH, Edgar Lee, age 82 years who resided at 1301 W. Holly street passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Sept. 1, (1957) following a lingering illness. Mr. Burch came from Garden City, Kansas in 1937 and was a member of the Townsend Club No. 5 of Bellingham. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Ruby Fay Burch at home, also numerous niece and nephews. Rev. James B. Hughes will officiate at funeral services Thursday, Sept. 5, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.BURCH, Mollie Bertha, age 86, who resided at 1713 G Street, passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, May 3, (1955) following a brief illness. Mrs. Burch had resided in Bellingham for the past 44 years and was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. She is survived by her three daughters, Mrs. Hattie J. Clements of Wapato, Wash., Mrs. Blanche B. Brown of Bellingham, Mrs. Ethel P. Weatherby of Arcata, Calif.; two sons, Roy R. Burch of Bellingham, Ted F. Burch of Monterey Park, Calif.; 27 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, 22 great-great-grandchildren, also numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 6, at 3 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Durden officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
BURCH, Roy R., age 61, of 2515 Nevada St. passed away Friday, Oct. 23, (1964). Mr. Burch was a fifty year resident of this community and was a retired barber. Surviving, are his widow, Ruth, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Nelson of Bellingham and Mrs. Jeannine Gordon of Bay View, Wn.; one son, Daniel L. of Bellingham; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Blanche Brown of Chattaroy, Mrs. Hattie Clements of Wapato and Mrs. Ethel Weatherby of Bellingham; one brother, Ted of Monterey Park, Calif., and many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Fr. Robert Webb Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.
BURCH, Ruby Fay, passed away in a local rest home July 9, (1966), age 70. She had been a resident of Whatcom County the past 29 years and leaves to survive 1 brother, John Trickett and 1 sister, Myrtle Holbrook, both of Kansas City, Kansas. One nephew, Robert Turner of Bellingham. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, July 14 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Orr officiating, at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.
BURCHETT, Bertha, age 56, who resided at 1735 Bakerview Road, passed away in a local hospital Monday, Dec. 22, (1958) following an extended illness. Mrs. Burchett had resided in Bellingham the past 50 years and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She leaves to survive her husband, Leonard of the family home; two sons, Lyle of Bellingham and Wayne of Enumclaw, Wash.; three brothers, James Pate of Alderwood Manor, Howard of Bellingham, Forrest of Lynden, also one sister, Mrs. Ethel Barnett of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews. Rev. Arthur E. Bezanson will officiate at Funeral Services on Friday, Dec. 26, at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
BURCHETT, Charles H., age 84, who resided at 2700 Elm St., passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, Feb. 4, (1962) following an extended illness. Mr. Burchett had resided in Bellingham for the past 53 years. He was a retired logger and a member of the I.W.A. Union. He leaves to survive his son Leonard Burchett of Bellingham, two daughters Matie I. Kirk of Bellingham and Mrs. Clara E. Holcomb, Great Falls, Mont. One brother Drew residing in California. Also eight grandchildren. Rev. Don Swerdfeger will officiate at Funeral Services on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
BURCHETT, Jennie, age 76, of 2700 Elm Street, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, November 24, (1954). Mrs. Burchett had resided in this city the past 46 years and is survived by her husband, Charles H. Burchett at home; one son, Leonard Burchett, city; two daughters, Mrs. Matie Kirk and Mrs. Clara Holcomb, both of this city; eight grandsons and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home where funeral services will be conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun on Friday, November 26, at 2 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn.
BURCHETT, Leonard, age 71, who resided at 510 E. Bakerview Rd., passed away in a local convalescent center Sunday, Nov. 30, (1975). He is a member of the I.L.W.U. Local No. 7, a lifetime resident of Bellingham. He leaves to survive his wife, Anna of Bellingham, 2 sons Wayne and Lyle, both of Seattle, 1 sister Clara Holcomb of Calif., numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Thursday, Dec. 4 at 1:30 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. [born April 15, 1904 in Ohio]
BURCHETTE, Bertha B. Kuehnel, formerly of Bellingham, passed away in Port Townsend Fri. Dec. 25, (1987). She was a past member of the Eagles, member of Jehovah's Witnesses, and retired from Alpine Burtco Co. She is survived by 2 sons, Pete Kuehnel of Bellingham & Delbert Kuehnel of Port Townsend; 7 grandchildren; 1 brother, Norman Hicks of Calif.; 3 sisters, Marjorie Burr, Sally Lingbloom & Grace Babcock, all of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Wed. Dec. 30 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, followed by burial in Sumas Cemetery.
BURCHETTE, Maude M. - Memorial services will take place today at 2 p. m. for the life-long Bellingham resident Maude Mary Burchette, 88, at the First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Burchette, formerly of 1117 Indian St., died Tuesday (Dec. 25, 1990) at the Sehome Park Care Center. She was born April 26, 1902 in Bellingham and had lived here her entire life. Mrs. Burchette was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bellingham. She is survived by two sons, Edward Burchette of Seattle and Kenard Burchette of Vancouver, Wash., and a granddaughter. Rev. Robert Olmsted will officiate at the service Private burial will follow at Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
BURCHETTE, Norman R., age 77 of 3115 Peabody, passed away Sat. Nov. 7, (1981). Mr. Burchette had resided in Bellingham for many years, was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses, retired from the Bellingham Office of the Employment Security, past president of the Bellingham Central Lions Club and one of the founding members of the Bellingham Theater Guild. Survived by his wife Bertha of the home; 2 step-sons, C. A. "Pete" & Delbert Kuehnel of City; 7 grandchildren & 1 brother Ted, of this City. Funeral services will be conducted Tues. Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with David Schuman officiating. Interment Sumas Cemetery. [born Sept. 23, 1904 in Monmouth, IL]
BURDETT, A. R. "Dick", age 76, of 2211 Birch Bay Lynden Rd., Custer passed away in B'ham Mon., Feb. 3, 1986. He had been a Whatcom County resident since 1946. He worked as a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service in Custer from April 1, 1950 to June 30, 1973, was a WWII U.S. army veteran, active in the Kulshan American Legion Post No. 154 of Ferndale & past commander of the VFW post in Custer. After his retirement he worked for P. R. Jeffcot in Ferndale. He leaves to survive his wife Steina Burdett of Custer, 1 stepdaughter Lois Bergman & husband Ronald of Friday Harbor, 1 stepson Arthur Kruse & wife Shirley of Nachez, WA, 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers Ivan Burdett & wife Alta of Ohio & Robert Burdett & wife Blanch of Ohio, 1 sister Helen Pierce of Ohio & numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Fri., Feb. 7, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park w/Rev. Donald Walter officiating. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home. [born July 6, 1909 in Hardin County Forest, Ohio]
BURDETT, Steina S. - Graveside services for Steina S. Burdett, 80, will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Donald E. Walter officiating. Mrs. Burdett, of 2211 Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer, died Wednesday (Dec. 5, 1990) at a Bellingham nursing home. She was born December 1, 1910, in Blaine to John and Josie Stevens, and had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. She was also a member of Custer Cardinal Rebekah Lodge No. 154. She worked as a clerk at the Custer Store for more than 40 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Richard Burdett in 1986. Survivors include her daughter Lois C. Bergman of Friday Harbor; her son Arthur George Kruse of Naches, Wash.; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 11 great-stepgrandchildren; her sister Betty Johnson of Ferndale; her brother T. S. Stevens of Oregon; and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
BURDETTE, Charles D., 2526 Elm St., died Friday (Oct. 10, 1975) in a local hospital. He was 41. Mr. Burdette is survived by his widow, Josephine; sons Calvin in Oregon and Scott at home, and seven daughters, Madeline, Pamela and Toni in Oregon, Penny, Sonja, Aurora and Angel at home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in Westford Funeral Home. Burial will be in Klamath Falls, Ore.
BURDICK, Jim, age 79 years, of the Duerr Rd., passed away in a local hospital Monday, June 24, (1957) following a lingering illness. Mr. Burdick had resided in this community for the past 17 years, and leaves to survive five nephews, Mike Shuster, John, Joe, Nick and Albert Burdick; five nieces, Mary Burdick, Anne Jackson, Helen Lewis, Kaye Burdick and Frances Conyers, all of Canada. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 26, at 1:30 p. m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Bayview Cemetery.
BURFEIND/BURFIEND, Henry, age 93, recently of 1415 Thirteenth Street, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, July 19, (1951). Mr. Burfeind resided here from 1876 to 1917 and for the past 34 years had been a resident of Kennewick. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Lutheran Church in Kennewick. He leaves to survive, five nephews, Herbert and Robert Burfeind, both of this city; Henry, of Fairbanks, Alaska, George, of Spokane, and Louis Burfeind, of Sioux City, Iowa; and one niece, Mrs. Helen Kratz, of this city. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where private services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Haugen Monday, July 23, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
BURFIEND, Henry M. - Graveside services for Henry M. Burfiend, 83, will be Thursday, April 7, 1 p.m. at Bay View Cemetery. Mr. Burfiend passed away Monday, April 4, 1983, he was born January 21, 1900 in Bellingham. His father was Diedrick Burfiend, his mother was Mary Martens. He had been living in Alaska for the past 40 years; was a Veteran of WWI; and is survived by 3 brothers, George of Idaho; Louie of Iowa; Robert of Bellingham; 1 sister, Helen Kratz of Port Ludlow. Arrangements by Kosec Funeral Home, Port Townsend.
BURFIEND, Mary, age 77, of Chuckanut Drive, passed away at a local hospital, Thursday morning, April 20, (1950) after a lingering illness. Mrs. Burfiend had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 60 years. She is survived by five sons, Louie, of Sioux City, Iowa, Herbert, of Bellingham, Henry, of Fairbanks, George, of Spokane, and Robert, of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Kratz, city; three grandchildren, Beverly, of Quemado, Texas, Geraldine Sue Burfiend and Randy Robert Burfiend, both of this city; five brothers and three sisters in Minnesota. Funeral services will be conducted within the Cathedral Chapel of Westford-Beck Funeral Home, Saturday, April 22, at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Carl Calhoun, pastor of the First Congregational church officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.
BURFIEND, Mary B., of 920 Mason St. died Friday at her home. She was born Mary Bilson on July 25, 1925, in Vancouver, B.C. She had lived in Bellingham since 1936. Mrs. Burfeind worked for Sage Foods at Western Washington University. Survivors include her husband Robert D. Burfeind, of the family home; sons Randy Burfeind of Tacoma and Dan Burfeind of Bellingham; daughters Linda Stephens of Blaine, Geri Steward of Rufus, Ore., and Joan Marringer of Bellingham; 10 grandchildren; a brother, Dan Bilson of Bellingham; and a loving friend, Kodi Aubert. At Mrs. Burfeind's request, no services will be held. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From the Bellingham Herald, January 29, 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.BURFORD, Christine, age 35 of Wenatchee passed away Tue. Sept. 5, 1978. Mrs. Burford had been a resident of Whatcom County most of her life time and is survived by 3 sons, Marty, Duane, and Corey Jimmy all of Bellingham. 1 daughter, Penny Burford. Her grandmother, Sarah James of Lummi, 7 brothers, Nicki, Richard, Jerry, Jeffrey, Ralph and Victor Solomon all of Lummi. Daniel Cush Jr. of Shelton, 3 sisters, Maria Roberts of Lummi, Doreen Solomon of Wapato, Josephine Cush of Shelton, numerous other relatives. Prayer services will be held in Moles Funeral Home Sun. Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Walter Harnden and Rev. Francis Jefferson Mon. Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. in Moles Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
BURG, Mary, age 79 years, of Olympia, Wash., formerly of Bellingham, passed away at a hospital in Seattle, Wash., Tuesday, September 4, (1945) after about four weeks' illness. Mrs. Burg was a member of the Lutheran Church and leaves to survive, two daughters and two sons, Mrs. Mabel Mosher, Mrs. Inez Allen, and Mr. Howard Burg, of Olympia, and Mr. Edward Burg residing in Oregon. Also seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon, September 7, at 4 o'clock from the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Lawrence, with Rev. Clarence Haugen, pastor of Our Savior's Lutheran Church officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery, under the direction of Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home.
BURGART, Myrtle, age 68, of Route 4, city, passed away in a local hospital Friday, May 25, (1951). Mrs. Burgart had resided in this community for the past 10 years and was a member of the Calvary Pentecostal Church. Surviving relatives are her husband, Paul; three sons, George, Raymond, and Benedict Edward, all in California, and one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Thompson, in Bothell. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. David S. Land Thursday, May 31, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.
BURGART, Paul, age 69, of 1936 Humboldt Street, passed away on Wednesday, June 13th, (1962). Mr. Burgart had resided in this community for the past 20 years, was a retired saw filer from the Bloedel Donovan Lumber Co., and a member of the Revival Tabernacle. Survivors are his widow, Ann, at home, and one brother, James Burgart of Snohomish. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Clifford S. Johnson on Monday June 18th at 1 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
BURGE, Agnes Marie, 77, of 588 Larrabee Road died Saturday (July 1, 1989) in a Bellingham convalescent center. At her request, there will be no services. Cremation arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home. Mrs. Burge was born July 6, 1911, in Winlock, Washington, and moved to Whatcom County in 1978. Survivors include six brothers, Earl Snow of Prosser, Melvin Snow of California and James Snow, William Snow, Arthur Snow and Richard Snow, all of Bellingham, Wash.; a sister, Nina Cheval of Custer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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BURGER, Corporal Albert, who entered the service of his county in 1942, was killed in action in Italy, May 26, 1944. He was born in Bellingham 28 years ago, July 6. His entire life had been spent in Bellingham prior to enlistment. He was an attendant at the First Christian church. He is survived by a little daughter, Kathie Jean, in California; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Burger, of Bellingham; two brothers, Harvey, of Mount Vernon, Wash., and Merle, of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Annabell Emley, and Mrs. Helen Ford, both of Bellingham; also numerous other relatives. The remains were received by the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, Thursday, July 29. Graveside military services will be held in Greenacres Memorial Park, Saturday, July 31, at 2 p.m., conducted by Veterans of Foreign Wars William Matthews Post. Pallbearers will be: Hugh Cory, James Van Wickler, Carl Kern, Donald Bye, John Cairns and Vern Hale.
BURGER, Anna, age 60 years, of Lynden, passed away in a local hospital Friday, Jan. 11, (1957) following a lingering illness. She had resided in Lynden for the past 50 years, and is survived by her husband John, one daughter, Mrs. Jack Hinchy, of Chehalis; three sons, William of Mt. Vernon, Ralph of Lynden, and Don of Sumas. A nephew, Kenny Eiene, of Lynden. Nine grandchildren. One brother, Albert Haveman, of Bellingham. Three sisters, Mrs. Versil Boice, of Lynden; Mrs. Ned Anderson of Bothell; and Mrs. Clarence Koetje of Lynden. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Jan. 15, 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 in Lynden.
BURGER, Bessie I. - Funeral service for Bessie I. Burger, age 82, of 2801 Elm St., will be Fri. Dec. 6, 11 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen, Central Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Burger passed away Wed. Dec. 4, 1985. A lifetime Whatcom County resident, she retired from JC Penny Co. after 28 years of service and is survived by her husband John; 1 son, Otto & wife Virginia Rosenhall of City; daughter Lorn & husband Marvin Radder of Hercules, Calif.; 8 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren. The family suggest memorials to the American Cancer Society. [born May 13, 1903 in Lyden]
BURGER, Edgar Lloyd, age 23 of 1114 15th St., passed away suddenly October 30, (1955). Mr. Burger was a lifetime resident of Bellingham. He was the manager of Riley's Shoe Store. He was a member of the Elks Lodge BPOE No. 194, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 493, a member of the Retail Clerks Union Local No. 240 and a 1951 graduate of Bellingham High School. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Judith E., of the home; two brothers, August of Everett and John of Lynden; four sisters, Mrs. Nellie Wilcox of Topeka, Kan.; Iris Davis of this city; Mr. H. K. Cummings of Jacksonville, Fla.; Mrs. R. Mehler of Denver, Colo.; numerous nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Nov. 4, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Harold K. Lawrence, pastor of St. James Presbyterian Church officiating, followed by the ritualistic services of the Elks Lodge B. P. O. E. No. 194. Interment Bay View.
BURGER, John, age 75, of 1114 15th Street, passed away at the family home Tuesday, August 3, (1954) following an extended illness. Mr. Burger had resided in Bellingham for the past 11 years and was a retired painter. He is survived by his wife, Judith at home; three sons, John of Lynden, August of Everett, Edgar at home; four daughters, Mrs. Nellie Wilcox of Topeka, Kan., Mrs. John Davis of this city, Mrs. H. K. Cummings, Jacksonville, Florida, Mrs. R. Mehler, Fairbanks, Alaska; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister in Holland. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 6, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. James M. Wilson officiating. Interment Monumenta in Lynden.
BURGER, Laura, age 67, of 1125 Roland Street, passed away Monday, March 18th, (1952) following a lingering illness. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 38 years. Mrs. Burger is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Helen Ford, of Bellingham, Mrs. Annabell Emley; two sons, Merle Burger, of Bellingham, Harvey Burger, of Mount Vernon; one brother, Jake Ruthford, Tacoma; one sister, Florence Carson, of Long Beach, California; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 19th, at 2 p.m. within the chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, with the Rev. Carl Calhoun officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURGER, Nichols, age 72, of 2234 Franklin Street, passed away suddenly at his home, Monday, December 4, (1950). Mr. Burger had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 37 years and was a retired millworker. Surviving relatives include his wife, Laura; two sons, Merle, of Bellingham, and Harvey, of Mount Vernon; two daughters, Mrs. Annabell Emley and Mrs. Helen Ford, both of Bellingham; a brother, in Nebraska, and a sister in California; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted Thursday, December 7, at 11 a.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home with the Rev. Everett Williams officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURGER, Thomas A. – A service of remembrance for Thomas A. Burger of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Mr. Burger died Monday, May 1, 2000 in Bellingham. He was 53. Mr. Burger was born April 25, 1947, to Tony and Marion (Miller) Burger in Rochester, NY. On April 1, 1989, he married Ellen "Ele" Dooley in Barra de Navida, Mexico. In 1999, he earned a degree in instrumentation technology from Bellingham Technical College. Survivors include his wife and son Oliver Burger, both of the family home; daughter Heather Dooley of Portland, Ore; brothers Rick Burger of New York and Doug Burger of Connecticut; sisters Gerri Wormsbecker and Kathy Warren, both of California; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund for Mr. Burger's son is being established.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 May 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.BURGESS, Clarence E. - Funeral services for Clarence E. Burgess, age 80 of 2411 Lakeway Dr., will be Wed. Dec. 28 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Quenzer officiating. Private burial Bay View Cemetery. Mr. Burgess passed away Sat., Dec. 24, (1983). He is survived by his wife Eva, one sister Thelma Deeter, two nephews Gerald & Donald Deeter, brother and sister-in-law Lee & Margaret Scott all of city. Mr. Burgess was a member of the Unity Church of Truth and was a charter member of the Bellingham Elks Lodge 194. [born June 24, 1903 in Bellingham; was owner and operator of the Triangle Resort]
BURGESS, Elizabeth A. M., died in a Wenatchee convalescent center Wed. (Jan. 7, 1981) following an extended illness. She was born April 6, 1888 in Ontario, Canada. She spent her early life there & was married to Sidney H. Burgess May 12, 1909 at Vancouver, Canada. The family moved to B'ham in 1919 & she had made her home there until 1967 when she came to Wenatchee to be near her daughter. Mrs. Burgess had been a grocery clerk for many years & for several years had been employed in a B'ham hospital. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. Marion Stokesberry, Wenatchee; 2 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1948 & by 4 brothers & 4 sisters. Concluding services & the interment will follow in Greenacres Cemetery in Bellingham at a later date. Arrangements are the the Jones & Jones Funeral Home.
BURGESS, Glenn W., age 53, of 2700 Yew Street, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, September 22, (1953). Mr. Burgess had resided in this community all his life and was a plant operator for the City of Bellingham. He was a veteran of the First World War with the U.S. Army, and was a life member of the Eureka Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F & A. M.; the Sehome Chapter No. 17 of the Order of Eastern Star, the Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 of the American Legion. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Marion Burgess, at the family home; a son, Glenn W. Burgess Jr., of San Francisco; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ellen Burnett and Mrs. Janet Palmer, both of Bellingham; six grandchildren; one brother, Io Burgess, of Salem, Oregon; three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Shaw and Mrs. Ora Shaw, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. Laura Medcalf, of Spokane; and many nephews and nieces. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. W. Carl Calhoun and officers of the Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, Thursday, September 24, at 11 a.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURGESS, Io Martin, age 80, of Salem, Ore., passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, (1959). Mr. Burgess had been a resident of this community for 60 years before moving to Salem eight years ago. Surviving relatives include the widow, Viola at the family home; two daughters, Mrs. Ellen May Stevenson of Tacoma and Mrs. Freidabell Parley of Kelso; two sons, Osee of Willette, Calif., and Wendell of Seattle; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and several step-children; 3 sisters, Mrs. Elsie Shaw and Mrs. Ora Shaw, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. Laura Medcalf of Spokane, and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains will be received by the Jones Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. R. Rogers Irwin, Thursday, Dec. 24, at 1 p.m. at the Lynden Cemetery.
BURGESS, Jennett, age 92 years, passed away at the home of her daughter, Thursday, September 6, (1945). Mrs. Burgess had lived in Bellingham for the past thirty-six years and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harry C. Phillippi; three grandchildren, Herebert Philippi, Columbia, Mo., Jean Philippi, WAC, Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Quinn Fisher this city. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Russell G. Bisnett Saturday, September 8, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURGESS, John, age 82, passed away at the family home, 2501 Williams Street, Sunday, Oct. 31, (1948). Mr. Burgess had resided in this community for the past 30 years and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Surviving relatives are one son, John, of Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. William Bradley, of Bellingham, and Miss Florence M. Burgess at home; three grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Ellen Swaine, of Nova Scotia. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Canon E. B. Smith, Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.
BURGESS, Lloyd Arnet, age 44 of 6800 Enterprise Rd. Ferndale, passed away Thur. April 27, 1978. Mr. Burgess came to this area from Nevada and had been a resident for the past 3 years, he is survived by his wife Sharon, son Michael of Ferndale, 2 step-sons, Russell and Robert both at home. Daughter, Deborah of Saugus, California, 4 brothers, Gary Evans of Norco, Calif., James Evans of LaMesa, Calif., Jim Burgess of Blocksburg, Calif., Don Burgess of Redding, Calif., 1 sister, Jacqueline Fiorenza of Downing, Calif., mother Marie Evans of San Diego, Calif., father Lloyd Burgess of Blocksburg, Calif., grandmother Elma Ransier of San Diego, Calif. 1 granddaughter and numerous nieces and nephews. Vigil prayer services will be held Mon. May 1, 7:00 p.m. at Moles Funeral Chapel. Reverend Peter Duggan officiating. Interment will be in Eureka, Calif.
BURGESS, Sidney Herbert, age 64, passed away at the family home, 2427 Utter Street, Monday, April 12, (1948). Mr. Burgess had resided in this community for the past 29 years and had been a diesel engineer for the Pacific American Fisheries for many years. Deceased was a Past Noble Grand of the I. O. O. F. and leaves to survive his widow, Eliza, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Marion Stokesberry, and two grandchildren, all of Bellingham; one brother, Norris, of Vancouver, B.C.; also one niece, Mrs. J. E. Hagen, of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun and officers of the I. O. O. F., Wednesday, April 14, at 1:30 p.m. Cremation.
BURGESS, Viola May, aged 75 years, passed away at her home, 715 Laurel Street, Saturday, December 30. Mrs. Burgess was a pioneer of this community, having lived here since 1889 and was a member of the First Christian Church. She was also affiliated with the Women's Relief Corps, Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, Tent No. 5, the Old Settlers' Association, and a life member of the W. C. T. U. Surviving relatives include one son, Clarence E. Burgess, of Lynden; two daughters, Mrs. Thelma A. Deeter and Mrs. Lucille (C. M.) Andrien, of Bellingham; two grandsons, Donald Deeter, Bellingham, and Lieut. Gerald Deeter, U.S. Army Air Corps, Cheyenne, Wyoming; one great-granddaughter, Donna Marie Deeter, of Bellingham. Further announcements will be made by the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.
(From the Bellingham Herald, January 2, 1945) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.BURGETT, Fred, age 85 of 2936 James St., passed away Thursday, December 30, (1965). A resident of Whatcom County 35 years and a member of F. & A.M. Lodge of Lewistown, Illinois and B.P.O. Elks No. 194. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Doris Tougaw of Bellingham; one granddaughter and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services Monday, January 3 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Rev. John Haygood officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURGHOFFER, Nell Seers of 1215 Taylor Ave., passed away in a local hospital Friday, April 26, (1957). Mrs. Burghoffer had resided in this community for the past 55 years and was a member of the Garden St. Methodist Church, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Women of Rotary, the American Rose Society, and the Y.W.C.A. She was a member of the first class to graduate from the Bellingham Normal School. Surviving relatives include one son, Richard S.; two grandchildren, John F. and Daniel R. Burghoffer, all of the city; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Maxey of Seattle, Mrs. E. V. Charroin of Vashon Island, and Mrs. A. C. Edwards of Portland, Ore. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home, where private services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence J. Forsberg, Monday, April 29, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery. Casket bearers for the service will be George Keagle, George Barbo, Jack North, Raymond Smith, John Myer and E. V. Charroin.
BURGIN, Ellen Hamilton, age 66 of Yakima, passed away Mon., Dec. 20, (1976). She leaves to survive her husband, Ted; 2 sons, Theodore and Alexander and 2 daughters, Ellen and Rebecca. Funeral services Thursday, Dec. 23 at 11 a.m., Shaw & Son Funeral Home, in Yakima. Cremation.
BURGLER, Louis Joseph, age 80, Ferndale, passed away Monday, July 20, (1964) at home following an extended illness. Mr. Burgler had been a resident of the Ferndale Community for the past 55 years. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and W.C.D.A. He is survived by his wife, Mary; four daughters, Mrs. Mary McCarty, Oceanside, Calif., Mrs. Pauline Charleton, Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Alice Larson, Ferndale, Mrs. Ann Coleman, Royal City, Wash.; 2 sons, Joe and Frank both of Ferndale; also 11 grandchildren. Rosary will be said Wednesday, July 22, at 8 p.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Holy Mass will be offered Thursday, July 23, at 10 a.m. by Rev. Father Kevin Coyle, also in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Moles Funeral Home.
BURGLER, Mary Dorothy, age 89 of Ferndale, passed away Wed., May 28, 1980. Mrs. Burgler had been a resident of Ferndale since 1914, was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Ferndale, and was preceded in death by her husband, Louis and a son Louis. She is survived by 2 sons, Joe & Frank, both of Ferndale, 4 daughters, Marty McCarty of Ferndale, Pauline Charlton of Alger, Alice Larsen of Ferndale, Anne Coleman of Royal City, 1 sister, Regina Streuli of Switzerland, 14 grandchildren, numerous other relatives. Vigil services will be held in Moles Funeral Home Thurs., May 29 at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be offered by Rev. Father Phillip Bloom Fri., May 30 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the Lynden Christian Rest Home. [born May 2, 1891, in Sattel, Switzerland]
BURGMAN, Louise, age 88 of Lynden, passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, (1976). Born in Nashua, Iowa, home of the "Little Brown Church," Mrs. Burgman moved to Whatcom County in 1924. Mrs. Burgman had been active in nursing in the county for many years and had trained and worked in the Lindlaar Hospital in Chicago - San Francisco General Hospital. She was a member of the Lynden Assembly of God Church and was married to her husband George in 1943. Mr. Burgman passed away in 1959. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews including, Mrs. Louise Post of Sumas, Edgar Forthun of Everson, Lewis Forthun of Orville and Oscar Forthun of Los Angeles, Calif. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Dec. 30 in the Gillies Funeral Chapel of Lynden with Rev. Nels Lien officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
BURGMAN, W. George, age 82, who resided at 2116 Franklin St., passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Nov. 5, (1959) following an extended illness. Mr. Burgman had resided in Bellingham for the past 37 years and was a retired stone and brick mason. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Louise C. Burgman of the family home; one brother, William and one sister, Mrs. Cameron Doughty, both of Canada; his niece, Mrs. Evelyn Baxter of Mount Vernon; his nephew, Clarence Willard of Ferndale, also other nieces and nephews. Pastor E. E. Wellman of the Seventh Day Adventist Church will conduct funeral services Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURGRAFF, A. Peter, age 75 of Nooksack passed away at his home, Monday, April 23, (1956). He had resided in the Nooksack District for the past 42 years. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle, one daughter, Loleta Kalsbeek of Everson, Rt.1; one grandson, Kevin Ray, one granddaughter Rozanne; four sisters, Mrs. Jake Haga of Lynden, Mrs. Jake Dyksterhuis of Sumas; Mrs. Ben Nymeyer of Lynden, Mrs. Fred Joneli of Lynden; four brothers, Hugo, Albert, Marion, all of Lynden and John in Michigan. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 25 at 1 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with Rev. Ben Davis officiating. Interment in the Lynden Cemetery.
BURGRAFF, Gertrude E. - Lifetime Lynden resident Gertrude E. Burgraff passed away at the home of her daughter MaryJo Martin in Lynden on Sunday, Jan. 26, 1992 at the age of 82. Mrs. Burgraff was born in Lynden on May 11, 1906, a daughter of Walter and Ida (VanderYacht) Telgenhoff. She graduated from Lynden High School in 1927. She was employed at what is now GTE for 44 years, from 1928 to 1972, first as an operator, and she retired as office manager of the Commercial Department. She was a member of the Lynden VFW Auxiliary and the Lynden Senior Center, where she was a former board member. She attended First Baptist Church in Lynden. In Vancouver, Wash. in 1937, she was married to Bert Burgraff and he passed away in 1938. Gertrude is survived by her daughter, MaryJo Martin and husband Larry of Lynden; sister Lana VanOver of Lynden; brother George Telgenhoff and wife Bernice of Lynden; sisters-in-law Shirley Wasar of Seattle, Phyllis Ryan of Seattle and Bertha Abrams of Bellingham; and three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Besides her husband, Gertrude was preceded in death by three brothers and friend Ted Harkness in 1988. A memorial funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Hoyt Sherwin officiating. Burial will precede in Monumenta Cemetery in Lynden at 10 a.m. Visitation will be until 9 p.m. today at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Services and arrangements are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
BURGRAFF, Kathleen Elnora age 62 formerly of 1797 Kok Rd., Lynden passed away on Tues. Jan. 26, 1982. A life time Lynden area resident, Mrs. Brugraff grew up in the Ten Mile area and was also a member of the Ten Mile Grange. She had attended the Assembly of God Church & was the adopted Rainbow Grandmother of Lynden Rainbow Assembly No. 70. She was also a member of Eastern Star Chapter 12 of Lynden. In 1939 she was married to her husband Hugo in Port Orchard & Mr. Burgraff died in 1969. She is survived by 2 sisters, Mrs. Betty Tatsch, San Antonio, Texas & Mrs. Judy Washburn of Snohomish; a brother, Mr. Bud Klander of Issaquah; step brother Dick Klander of Sumas; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & many friends. Funeral services will be conducted on Sat. Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Ten Mile Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Hugo Burgraff Scholarship Fund in care of Word of Life, Lynden or your favorite charity. Friends wishing may call at the Gillies Funeral Home until 1 p.m. Sat. [born Oct. 28, 1918]
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BURGY, Lyle Alonzo, age 66, of 2900 Ellis Street, passed away in a local rest home Tuesday, November 7, (1950). Mr. Burgy had been a life resident of this community and was a retired longshoreman. Surviving relatives are three daughters, Mrs. Laura Ira with whom he had been making his home, Mrs. Alice Greenlaw, of Tacoma, and Mrs. Leona Whipple, of Vancouver, Wash.; four sons, Roy, of Bellingham, Melvin, of Seattle, Gilbert, of Glenwood, Iowa, and Lloyd, of Marysville, Wash.; 13 grandchildren and one brother, Wallace, of Bellingham. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun, Saturday, November 11, at 10 a.m. Final resting place, Lynden Cemetery.
BURI, Mia Donegan & Grace Donegan, twin daughters of Philip Buri and Darcie Donegan, were born and died Monday, September 15, 1997, in Bellingham, WA. Survivors include their brother, Abraham; grandparents, Sarann and Jere Donegan of Cheney, WA, Bonnie and Jack Wood of Southworth, WA, Ann and Earl Buri of Spokane, WA; 3 aunts and 2 uncles. A private graveside service was held at Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
BURK, Marie Annette, wife of Martin Burk of the Sunrise District and one of the early pioneer settlers of the territory east of Blaine, passed away last Tuesday evening, February 3, (1942) at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. Pettit at Custer, following a long illness. Her death was caused by a stroke which she suffered on the Saturday before. For nearly half a century Mrs. Burk lived on the Sunrise district farm to which she was brought as a bride in 1894. Before being obliged to live a retiring life, because of ill health, Mrs. Burk took a prominent part in the activities of her community and she counted among her friends large numbers of Whatcom County residents.
On June 2, Mrs. Burk would have celebrated her 77th birthday. Miss Marie Annett Mayer was born and raised in the city of Buffalo, New York, and was married there to Martin Burk on March 27, 1894. From populous New York state to the wilds of Whatcom County was a tremendous change for the young woman who came a short time after her marriage to the homestead east of Blaine, where she was to spend the remainder of her life. Mrs. Burk was a member of the Lutheran Church. Although she was the oldest member of a family of seven children, she outlived all her brothers and sisters. Surviving relatives include in addition to the husband, three daughters, Mrs. Elsie Pettit of Custer, Miss Mary Burk at home, who is the teacher of the Sunshine school, Mrs. Anna Phillips of San Diego, Calif.; two sons, George of Alaska and Val of the Sunrise district, four grandchildren, Glen Pettit, Jr., and Mary Lou Pettit of Custer and Bonna Rose and Maryann Burk of Sunrise and also many nieces and nephews in the East. Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 7, at the Ferndale Chapel. Rev. F. M. L. Nitz, Lutheran Minister of Bellingham officiated. Miss Mary Orr sang two beautiful hymns, accompanied on the organ by Mrs. Jared Davis of Custer.
(From the Blaine Journal, February 12, 1942, pg 8 co l2) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.BURK, Martin, age 84 years, a resident of the Sunrise district, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elsie Pettit, of Custer, Thursday evening, February 1, (1945). Mr. Burk was a pioneer resident of the county, homesteading in the Sunrise district in 1886 and had lived there ever since. He was a member of the Egg & Poultry Association and a charter member of the Dairymen's Association. Surviving relatives are three daughters, Mrs. Elsie Pettit, of Custer, Mary Burk, at home, Mrs. Anna Phillips, of San Diego; two sons, Val R. Burk and George Burk, in Alaska; one brother, Jacob, in Germany; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted from the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale Monday, February 5, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. F. M. Nitz officiating. Cremation will follow. [b. April 3, 1860 in Wurtemburg, Germany]
BURK, Mary Katherine - Whatcom County lost one of its outstanding citizens with the passing of Mary Katherine Burk, age 80, on Thurs., June, 7, 1979. Mary Burk was the daughter of Martin & Marie Burk, pioneers of the Delta district. She was born Nov. 13, 1898 in a log cabin on her parents farm. She attended the Sunrise Grade School, where she completed the 8th grade. She then went to Lynden High School, where she graduated in 1916. She then attended Bellingham Normal School and graduated in 1918. She taught at Sunrise Grade school for some years, then at North Star School in the Ferndale area and finally at Sunshine School near Lynden. After retiring from teaching to care for her ailing father, she farmed the homestead place, where her parents had resided until their passing. Miss Burk was the Delta correspondent for the Lynden Tribune for 57 years and with her sister, Elsie Pettit, was the last rural correspondent for the Bellingham Herald. She also wrote weekly columns for the Ferndale Record and Blaine Journal for many years. In 1922 Mary Burk joined the Grange at Gulf and later transferred her membership to the Delta Grange, in the fall of 1928, she was elected secretary for service beginning in 1929. She was secretary of the Delta Grange for 44 years, from 1929 to 1972. In 1973 Miss Burk received her Gold Sheaf pin for 50 years continuous membership in the grange. All together, Miss Burk was a grange member for 57 years and a member of the Rebekah Lodge of Custer for over 50 years. She is survived by 2 sisters, Elsie B. Pettit of Custer, Anna B. Phillips of Bellingham; a brother, George Burk of the Pioneer Home in Sitka, Alaska. Her younger brother, Val Burk, preceded her in death in 1964. She is also survived by 6 nieces, Mary Lou Pettit Showman of Bremerton, Bonna Burk Davis of Yakima, Maryann Burk Carver of Palo Alto, Calif., Amy Burk Wright of Lynden, Valla Burk Casebeer of Lynden and Annette Burk Day of Bellingham and a nephew, Glen Pettit Jr. of Custer and numerous grand nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, June 11 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home with Rev. Geoff Piper officiating. Cremation will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURK, Paul Michael, age 69, of 1228 State Street, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday (Nov. 17, 1948) evening following a short illness. Mr. Burk had been a resident of Bellingham for the past twenty years. He was a member of the Church of the Assumption. Surviving relatives include a niece, Betty Craft Cox of this city, and two great nephews, Jack Cox, city, and Lt. Robert F. Pelouze, U.S. Maritime Service. He was a brother of the late Mrs. S. J. Craft. Requiem mass will be celebrated Friday, November 19, at 9 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption with the Rev. Father John McDonnell officiating. Interment in Bay View under the direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.
BURK, Valentine R., age 61, Route 2, Blaine, passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 21, (1964). Mr. Burk had been a lifetime resident of the Delta area. He was a Charter member of the Delta Grange. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Bonna Davis, Anacortes; Mrs. Maryanne Carver, Iowa City, Iowa; Amy Burk, San Francisco; Valla and Annette Burk, both of Everson; 3 sisters, Mrs. H. F. Phillips, LaJolla, California; Mrs. Glen R. Pettit, Sr., of Custer; Mary K. Burk of Route 2, Blaine; one brother, George, Fairbanks, Alaska; also 6 grandchildren; 1 nephew, Dr. Glen R. Pettit of Custer; 1 niece, Mrs. J. R. Showman, Bremerton. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden Saturday, January 25, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Jesse Tooley officiating. Cremation will follow.
BURKE, Anna, age 76, passed away at a local hospital Saturday morning, February 9, (1946). She had been a resident of North Bellingham for 42 years. She is survived by one son, Nels Burke; two daughters, Miss Ester Burke and Mrs. Ellen Nordby, of North Bellingham; three brothers, Andrew Peirson, of Route 1, Bellingham, Sven and Johan Persson in Sweden; three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Monroe Funeral chapel at Ferndale, Tuesday afternoon, February 12, at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at the Woodlawn cemetery.
BURKE, Eva Maud, age 73 of Maple Falls, Wash., passed away suddenly Monday, October 3, (1966) in a local hospital. She was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and was a retired teacher after teaching for 35 years. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Columbia Valley, also St. Peter's Altar Society, Retired Teachers Association and the Orthopedic Guild. She leaves to survive her husband, Thomas Burke; 1 daughter, Mrs. Ruth Page of Bellingham; two sons, Mr. Joe Burke of Maple Falls and Mr. Bob Burke of Nooksack; also 3 sisters, Mrs. Freda Walters and Mrs. Lois Marcy of Bellingham; Mrs. Alva Wallace of Santa Rosa, Calif.; also 1 brother, Stanley Slater of Jerome, Idaho; 8 grandchildren. Rosary will be said Wednesday, October 5 at 8:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Mass will be said Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Rev. Carl Zimmer, M.S.C., celebrant. Interment Enterprise Cemetery.
BURKE, Hattie, age 98 of Bellingham passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2006. She was born on December 11, 1907 in Lynden, WA to Albert and Lena (Telgenhoff) VanderYacht. Hattie attended school in Lynden, WA and took her first job at Chuckanut Manor. She married Nels P. Burke on May 4, 1929. During the depression, Hattie worked at Farmer's Mutual Telephone Company where she became Chief Operator. Hattie was a very loving mother, who sold Avon for several years in order to be able to stay home with her children. After the kids were in school, she worked at Jarvie's Department Store. Following her retirement, Hattie volunteered at the Ferndale Food Bank's Project Concern and her involvement with TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensitively) was an important part of Hattie's life. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Nels; sister, Gertrude (VanderYacht) Serrurier; and brothers, Orvie, Walt and Carl. Hattie is survived by her son, Daryl Burke and wife, Illis of Bellevue, WA; daughter, Judi (Burke) Pomeroy and husband, Ed of Ferndale, WA; eight grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2006 at 11:00 at Woodlawn Cemetery, with a reception immediately following in the home of Chris and Lissa Pomeroy, 2435 Harksell Rd, Ferndale. Moles Family Funeral Home & Cremation.
BURKE, Mable A., age 72, of 1121 Grant Street, passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, September 23, (1947). Mrs. Burke had resided in this community for the past eight years and was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving relatives are one son, Fred W. Preston; one daughter, Mrs. T. H. Eggleston, both of Bellingham; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. W. G. Preston, of Olympia; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Ivan B. Bell, Thursday, September 25, at 3 p.m. Cremation.
BURKE, Mable G., 89, died peacefully on December 31, 2001 at Crista Shores, Silverdale, Washington. Mrs. Burke was born November 27, 1912, in Edmonton, Canada, to Bertram and Margaret (Graham) Middleton. She graduated from Port Angeles High School in 1930. She married Ben Burke on July 6, 1932 in Port Angeles after which they moved to Bremerton. He preceded her in death in 1977. While living in Bellingham, Mrs. Burke was a member of the St. James Presbyterian Church where she sand in the choir and played in the bell choir. She is survived by a son, Ben Burke (Lowell) of Martinez, California, and two daughters, Jean Slonecker (John) of Ukiah, California and Janice Marchbanks (David Morse Jr.) of Bellingham; two sisters, Irene Lawson of Jesup, Georgia and Winnie Gastfield of Anchorage, Alaska; three grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, two great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and her grandniece and special care-giver, Margi Garland. She was preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn McLean. Memorial services will be held in Silverdale.
BURKE, Marie Josephine - A prayer vigil for Marie Josephine (Lovelace) Burke of Bellingham will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Westford Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Assumption Catholic Church. Mrs. Burke died Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 79. Born Oct. 7, 1919, to Ernest and Josephine Lovelace in Bellingham, she had been a lifetime Bellingham resident. On Jan. 2, 1940, she married Kenneth D. Burke at Assumption Catholic Church. Mrs. Burke was a cook for Assumption Catholic Church and Western Washington University. She was a member of Assumption Catholic Church and Catholic Daughters, and she loved gardening, sewing, quilting and baking wedding and birthday cakes. Two grandchildren and one great-grandchild died previously. Survivors include her husband, of the family home daughters Patricia Denson and Clara Lavigueure, both of Bellingham, and Karol Thompson of Concrete sisters Louise Biendl of Bellingham and Eva Lovelace of Federal Way nine grandchildren 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
BURKE, Tom N., age 83, of whom was a resident of Columbia Valley for the past 50 years passed away in a local hospital Oct. 1, (1976). He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church of Deming, Knights of Columbus Council 829, and the American Legion in Sumas. He leaves to survive two sons, Joe Burke of Sumas and Bob Burke of Nooksack; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Youngs of Bellingham; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are pending under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.
BURKE, William R., age 88, of Zenith, Wash., passed away in that city Monday, Feb. 8, (1954). Mr. Burke had resided at Zenith for the past four years, and formerly had resided at Anacortes. He had operated a shingle mill before his retirement. He was a member and past master of Fidalgo Lodge, F. & A. M., at Anacortes, and had served as water superintendent and as mayor in Anacortes. Surviving relatives include a step-daughter, Mrs. Grace Belford, of Bellingham; a step-granddaughter, Mrs. R. G. Hillyard, of Bellingham, and three great-granddaughters; one great-great-grandson. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where private services will be conducted by the Rev. Harold E. Penhalurick, Feb. 10, at 10:30 a.m. Cremation.
BURKEE, Mary, age 86, passed away Friday, May 4, (1951) at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Esther Banks, 1364 Marine Drive. Mrs. Burkee was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Tacoma and had been making her home with her daughter for the past few years. Surviving her besides Mrs. Banks are two other daughters, Mrs. Ruth Askegaard, of Comstock, Minn., and Mrs. Clara Olson, of Tacoma; five grandchildren, Edward Olson Jr., of Seattle, Dunham, John and Arthur Askegaard, of Comstock, Minn., and Mrs. Mina Qualley, also of Comstock; two great- grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Maria Butler, of Northwood, Ia., and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains will be forwarded by the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingswoth to Tacoma where services will be conducted Monday, May 7, at 3 p.m. under the direction of Buckley-King funeral home.
BURKHALTER, Genevieve - Graveside services for former Ferndale schoolteacher Jen Burkhalter will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Auburn Mountain View Cemetery in Auburn. Mrs. Burkhalter died Tuesday, (Sept. 24, 1991) at her home in Sumner. She was born Oct. 4, 1925 in Winchester, Idaho, to Everett and Marion Bair. Mrs. Burkhalter taught school for many years in the Ferndale School District. She also was superintendent of Sunday schools for the United Church of Ferndale and a member of Eastern Star. Survivors include sons Steve Burkhalter of Ferndale and Stan Burkhalter of Mount Vernon; daughter Barb Ingham of Auburn; and a brother, Jim Bair of Portland.
BURKITT, William H. – A memorial service for William H. Burkitt of Bellingham will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, with the Rev. R. L. Christensen officiating. Mr. Burkitt died of complications caused by Alzheimer's disease on Friday, Aug 18, 2000 at Mount Baker Convalescent Center in Bellingham. He was 85. Mr. Burkitt was born April 7, 1915 in Ridgeway, Colo. Mr. Burkitt earned his bachelor's degree from Colorado A&M College in 1937, his master's degree from Washington State University in 1939 and his doctorate in animal nutrition from Cornell University in 1948. Mr. Burkitt served on the faculty in the Animal Husbandry Department at Montana State University in Bozeman, Mont until 1951 when he was selected as director of nutrition of Colorado Milling and Elevator Co. of Denver. In 1954, he moved back to Montana, where he worked in a similar position with Montana Flour Mills of Great Falls. In 1965, he started a consulting business, first in Great Falls and then later in Billings, Mont. He retired in 1990. Mr. Burkitt served in various capacities in animal nutrition professional organizations, culminating in his term as national president of the American Feed Manufacturers Association. Survivors include his wife Anne Arliene of Merrill Gardens; sons William D. Burkitt of Bellingham and Bruce W. Burkitt of Houston; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Aug 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.BURLEIGH, Mary Short, age 62 of 26 West Cremona St., Seattle passed away in a Bellingham Rest Home Saturday, November 12, (1960). Mrs. Burleigh had been a resident of Seattle for the past 12 years and was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Seattle. Surviving are her husband, Edward, 5 daughters, Mrs. John Bishop of Bellingham, Mrs. Robert Jamar of Lynden, Mrs. Howard Bartoo of Seattle, Mrs. P. J. O'Malley of Ramsey, New Jersey, Mrs. Dwaine Redalen of Port Au Prince, Haiti; also 8 grandchildren. Holy Rosary will be said at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Requiem Mass will be said from St. Anne's Catholic Church in Sumas, Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 9:30 a.m. Father James van Gogh, celebrant. Burial will follow in the Sumas Cemetery.
BURLEY, Luther H., age 36, of 701 25th Street, passed away at home Friday, April 16, (1954). Mr. Burley had resided in this community for the past 15 years, and was a foreman for Pacific Veneer and Plywood Corporation. He was a veteran of the Second World War with the Army Air Force, and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, William Matthews Post No. 1585. Surviving relatives include his wife, Louise, at the family home; a son, Ronnie; a daughter, Carol Ann, both at home; his mother, Mrs. Orin McGinnis of Portland, Ore.; a brother, John Burley of Bellingham; three sisters; Mrs. Wilbur Bailie of Mesa, Wash., Mrs. Earl Porter of Boise, Idaho, and Mrs. Mae Williams of Glendale, Calif.; and a number of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. John E. Parrott and officers of the V. F. W., Monday, April 19, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURLIN, Edith R., age 65 years, of 1645 Bakerview Road, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, July 27, (1961) following an extended illness. Mrs. Burlin had been a life resident of Whatcom County and was a member of Calvary Temple. She leaves to survive five brothers, William S. Hamilton of Rt. 3, Ferndale, John Hamilton of Rt. 2, Ferndale, Lester Hamilton of Graham, Wash., Lawrence and Ed Hamilton, both of this city; one sister, Mrs. Mima Sims of Rt. 1, city; one niece, Mrs. Fay Holt of Aldergrove Manor, and one nephew, Gene Charles in the East. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, July 31, at 11 a. m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Allan G. Wood, pastor, officiating. Interment Greenacres Funeral Home.
BURLIN, Joe, age 68 years, 1645 Baker View Road, passed away at a local hospital, Thursday, April 12, (1945). Mr. Burlin was a farmer and had resided in this vicinity the past forty-four years. Deceased was a member of the Calvary Pentecostal Church and leaves surviving his widow, Edith; a daughter, Fay Charles, at home, and a son, Gene Charles, U.S. army. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Elsie E. Johnson, Tuesday, April 17, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURLINGAME, Grace of Ferndale, passed away Sat., Oct. 19, (1957) suddenly at her home. She had been a resident of Ferndale for the past 30 years. Survived by her husband, William and one son, Harry, both of Ferndale. Three daughters, Mrs. Obed Clark, Sheridan, Wyoming; Mrs. Fred Lynch of Manhattan, Kansas; Mrs. Elmer Rosemow of Alvo, Nebraska. Funeral services will be in the Monroe Funeral Chapel, Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 2 p.m.
BURLINGAME, Harry C., 72-year resident of Whatcom County, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 1997. He was 88. Born July 7, 1909, to William and Grace Armstrong Burlingame in Pawnee City, Neb., he served in the U.S. Army from 1940 to 1945. Mr. Burlingame was a member of William Mathews Post No. 1583, Veterans of Foreign Wars and enjoyed fishing, reading and dance band music. Survivors include nephew Ray Rosenow of Lincoln, Neb., and friends Joanne Stull and Warren Vose, both of Ferndale. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
BURLINGAME, William R., age 91 years, of Ferndale passed away in a local nursing home Friday, March 25, (1960). Mr. Burlingame had been a resident of Ferndale for the past 33 years and is survived by 1 son, Harry of Ferndale; 3 daughters, Mrs. O. J. Clark of Sheridan, Wyo.; Mrs. Fred Lynch of Manhattan, Kan., and Mrs. Elmer Rosenow of Alvo, Neb. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, March 29, at 1:30 p. m. in the Moles' Monroe Chapel with the Rev. Robert Irwin officiating. Final resting place, Woodlawn Cemetery.
BURMA, Elizabeth, age 77 years, of Lynden, Route 3, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, August 30, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Burma had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 15 years, and is survived by her husband, Renke; three daughters, Mrs. Grace Devine, Mrs. Lillian Larson, both of Lynden, Route 3, and Mrs. Rachel McDowell, of Everson, Route 1; nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 1, at 3 p.m. from the chapel of the Gillies funeral home in Lynden, with the Rev. John Bajema officiating. Interment, Lynden Cemetery.
BURMA, Renke, age 70 years, of Lynden, passed away at the home of his daughter in Lynden, Friday, Jan. 21, (1955). He had been a resident of this county for the past 18 years and is survived by three daughters, Grave [Grace] Divine and Lillian Larson, both of Lynden, and Rachael McDowell of Everson; nine grandchildren; three sisters in Colorado; one brother in South Dakota. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 24, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with the Rev. John Bajema officiating. Final resting place, Lynden Cemetery.
BURMAN, Adolph P., age 86, of Rt. 1, Everson passed away in a local Rest Home, Saturday, Sept. 23, (1961) following an extended illness. Mr. Burman had been a resident of the Everson area since 1940, moving here from Laramie, Wyoming. He'd been employed at the Union Pacific Railroad for 27 years, retiring in 1944. Surviving are his wife, Jennie; 1 son, Robert D. in Laramie, Wyo.; 3 sisters, Mrs. E. W. Lennart and Mrs. William Fritzberg, both of Everson and Mrs. Lydia Johnson, in Laramie, Wyo. Also 4 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, Wednesday, September 27 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Neil Higbee officiating. Burial will follow in the Nooksack Cemetery.
BURMAN, Jennie, age 78 of Everson, passed away Sunday, April 23, (1967) in a Bellingham nursing home after an extended illness. A veteran of W.W.I she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Everson. She is survived by her son Robert D. of Wyo., 1 brother John Enger of Cal., 4 sisters, Louise DenAdel and May Enger, both of Bellingham, Marie Kuipers of Seattle and Esther Enger of Sedro Woolley, 6 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 27 at 11 A.M. in the Gillies Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert McLauhlin officiating. Burial will follow in the Nooksack Cemetery.
BURN, Ethel Etta, age 70 of 3012 Meridian St., passed away at home Monday, February 8, (1960). She had resided in this community for the past 52 years, and attended the Christian Science Church. Mrs. Burn is survived by one son, Jack of Bellingham, 2 grandsons, David of Bellingham and John of Seattle; 2 great grandchildren, 3 sisters, Mrs. William Beaton, of New Westminster, Mrs. Mabel Hackett and Mrs. Kate Hutchinson, both of Arizona; one brother, Ike Walden of Alberta. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Friday, Feb. 12, at 3 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURN, John "Jack" W., 2714 Eldridge Ave., age 61, passed away Thursday, March 2, (1972). Mr. Burn was a life resident of this community and was assistant manager of Breakers Inn, Point Roberts, a member of Culinary & Beverage Workers Union Local 529 and Musicians Local No. 451. Surviving are his wife, Lenore; 2 sons, David, city and John of Lynnwood, Wash.; 4 grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. Elmer Erickson Monday, March 6, 3 p.m. at Greenacres Mausoleum under the direction of Jones Funeral Home.
BURN, Norman W., age 76, of 2904 Lorraine Ellis Court, passed away at home Sunday, Jan., 6, (1957). Mr. Burn had been the manager of Thiel & Welter for many years, was a member of Aerie No. 31, F.O.E., Whatcom Lodge No. 151, F. & A. M., Nile Temple of the Shrine, and the Northwest Shrine Club. Surviving relatives include the widow, Ethel at the family home; a son, Jack, of this city and two grandsons, John N. and David E. Burn, both of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home, where services will be conducted by Mr. Albert C. Gunderson and officers of Whatcom Lodge No. 151, F. & A.M., Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURNELL, Joseph Henry, age 86, 528 Sterling Drive, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, October 16, (1963). Mr. Burnell had resided in this community the past thirty years, where he was employed as a cook before his retirement. Survivors are two sons, Henry Burnell, city; Herman Burnell, Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where private services will be conducted by the Rev. Father W. Robert Webb Friday, October 18 at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURNET, Frank, a long-time former Bellingham resident, died suddenly Saturday (July, 1958) morning at his home in Menlo Park, Calif. He was born in Edinbrugh, Scotland, 74 years ago. According to his widow, Mrs. Ruth Burnet, former Western Washington College instructor, her husband was in the yard the day before and watched television Friday evening. Mr. Burnet came to Bellingham in 1910 and for 40 years was employed at the Pacific American Fisheries, retiring in 1953. He was also active in Bellingham Theater Guild productions. The Burnets moved to Menlo Park in 1954 to be near their daughter, Jean, at Stanford Research Institute. Survivors include, besides his wife and daughter, a stepson, William B. Hussey, the American consulate in Chiang Mai, Thailand; a sister, Janet B. Burnet, Seattle; three nephews, Capt. Ralph Turner, U.S. Army; George Turner, Seattle and James Burnet, Sydney, Aus.; two nieces, Mary Satterfield, Manhattan Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Betty Pugh, Spokane, and others in Scotland. Memorial service will be held in Menlo Park Monday.
BURNETT, Chester J., age 62 passed away in a local nursing home Oct. 9, (1974). Mr. Burnett had resided in Bellingham for the past 2 years and leaves to survive his mother, Mrs. Beda Walton of Seattle; 2 sisters, Mrs. Theo Newton of Issaquah, Mrs. Helen Brumwell of Seattle; 1 brother, Gene Burnett of Seattle. Services were held Friday, Oct. 11, followed by cremation under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.
BURNETT, James, age 83 years, of Route 1, Lynden, passed away Saturday, February 9, (1946) after several months' illness. Mr. Burnett came to the United States from Scotland 64 years ago and came to Washington while it was still a territory. He engaged in farming near Lynden for many years and is survived by one brother, William Burnett, Route 1, Lynden; two sisters, Miss Bella Burnett and Mrs. Maggie Morgan, both in Scotland. Funeral services will conducted Tuesday, February 12, at 2 p.m. from the Knapp and Knapp Funeral Home in Lynden with Rev. Paul R. Campbell, officiating. Interment in Lakeside Cemetery.
BURNETT, James C., age 70, of Blaine, passed away at his home Sunday, October 26, (1952) following a short illness. Surviving relatives include his wife, Dora, at home; a sister, Mrs. Kate Maxwell, in Ontario, and several nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted Thursday, October 30, at 2 p.m. within the chapel of the McKinney Funeral Home, in Blaine, with the Dr. Rev. H. Sigmar officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park. [born Dec. 16, 1881, Ontario]
BURNETT, John H., age 88 of Bellingham, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, August 21, 2005. He was born in Los Angeles, California, on Jun 24, 1917. He entered the army in 1941 and went to Officers Candidate School at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, in 1942. He served in the U.S. Army Airforce stationed at Deenethorpe, England, with the 401st Bombardment Group. He ended his military service with the rank of major. After World War II, John returned to California and resumed working for Mobil Oil in Torrance. In 1954, he moved to Ferndale and went to work at the startup of Mobil and worked there for 42 years until he retired in 1979. John was past Master of Ferndale Lodge 264, member of Eastern Star 223, Scottish Rite 32 Nile Shriner, NW Shrine Club, and Carboo Lodge #4 of B.C. While in England, John received the Royal Arch Degree in the Mysteries of Free Masonry, the degree of Mark Master in a Mark Master Lodge along with the Degree of Excellent Master Mason in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was Associate Guardian of Job's Daughters Bethel #25 and was active with DeMolay and Jr. Achievers. He was also a life member of American Legion Post 154 and Elks Lodge 194. Surviving John are Janette, his wife of 42 years; daughter Julie; grandchildren Brittany, Jordan, and Juliana; step-grandchildren, Michael Robey and Michelle and Kolby Williams; daughter-in-law Rosalie Robey, and companion Earl Waite; sister-in-law Dorothy Filbert; brothers-in-law Edward Johnson (Maxine) and Howard Johnson (Lola); and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. John was preceded in death by his stepson Michael Robey; brother Russell; sisters-in-law Gertrude Everdel, Arlene Watkins, Mildred Longeway, and Phyllis Kruger. John was a loving, caring husband, father, and grandfather. All who knew him spoke well of him. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, August 30, at 2 p.m. at Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Aug 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.BURNETT, Joseph, age 63 of Eastsound, Wash., passed away Friday, May 27, (1977). Mr. Burnett was a retired resort operator and an Orcas Island resident for the past 20 years, member of VFW Post No. 2982, Anacortes and a veteran of WWII. Member of Orcas Island Yacht Club, Orcas Island Golf Club, International Order of Blue Gavel. Surviving wife, June; mother, Mrs. Phyllis Hollingsworth of Eastsound. There will be no services. Cremation Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
BURNETT, Lela E., age 50 years who resided in Blaine passed away at the family home Sunday May 26, (1957). Mrs. Burnett was a member of the Ruth Chapter No. 52 of the O.E.S., Blaine and she was a member of the Congregational Church at Blaine. She is survived by her husband, James O. Burnett, Blaine; one daughter, Barbara Mathes, Ridgecrest, Calif.; five sisters, Laura Fleming, Bellingham; Alice Huttinger, Seattle; May Bennett, Edmonton, Alberta; Ethel Morgan, Everson; Rosa Barry, Edmonton, Alberta; three brothers, Lewis Tharp and William Tharp both of Bellingham; Jim Tharp Toppenish, Wash.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 30 at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with Rev. E. P. Thomas of Everett officiating. Cremation.
BURNETT, Martha Harriett, age 85, of Long Beach, Calif., passed away in that city Thursday, April 26, (1951) following a long illness. Mrs. Burnett had been a resident of Ferndale for many years before moving to Long Beach 10 years ago. Surviving relatives include one daughter, Mrs. Lillian Bollman, of Long Beach, and one son, Hedley Burnett, of New Westminster, B.C., and five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, April 30, at 2 p.m. from the Monroe Chapel in Ferndale, with the Rev. C G. Albertson officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
BURNETT, Russell A., beloved brother of John H. Burnett of Bellingham, passed away in Northridge, Calif. Oct. 15, (1977). Mr. Burnett spent more than 30 years as a graphic art instructor with the Los Angeles Unified School District. He was recognized statewide as an authority in the field of graphic art. He was cited by both the LA City County and LA County Board of Supervisors for printing excellence. Mr. Burnett is survived by his wife, Patricia; 2 sons, John P. of Temple City, William of Reseda; his mother, Isabelle Burnett of Gardena, Calif.
BURNETT, William, age 86 years, of Lynden, Route 1, passed away Tuesday, March 16, (1948) at the home of Ray Kortlever, following a lingering illness. He had been a resident of the Lynden district since 1900, and leaves to survive, one daughter, Mrs. John Tawse, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 19, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery at Clearbrook.
BURNHAM, Carlos E., age 78, who resided at 2423 H St., passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, December 18, (1960) following an extended illness. Mr. Burnham had resided in Bellingham for the past 17 years, was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church, Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F. & A.M., B.P.O.E. of Atlantic, Iowa, and formerly employed by the Columbia Valley Sash & door. He leaves to survive his daughter, Mrs. Mildred Hills of Ferndale, his son, Carl Brownlow Burnham of Spokane, 2 sisters, Mrs. Leta Owens of Los Angeles, Mrs. L. A. Perkins of Indiana. Rev. Robert Irwin will conduct graveside services in Greenacres Memorial Park on Tuesday, December 20 at 10:30 a.m. followed by the ritualistic services of the Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F. & A.M., under the direction of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.
BURNHAM, Henrietta H., age 64, of 2308 James Street, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, March 23, (1949). Mrs. Burnham had resided in this community for the past six years and was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church; Sehome Chapter No. 17, O. E. S., Whatcom County Past Matron's Club. Surviving are her husband, Carl E., at home; one daughter, Mrs. Mildred Hills, of Bellingham; two sons, Carl B., of Seattle, and Willis A., of Los Angeles, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Den Beste, of Corsica, S. D., Mrs. Luther Crockett, of Coeur d'Alene, Ida., Mrs. Inez McCarthy, of Tacoma, Wash.; two brothers, W. L. Hard, of Mountain View, Mo., and Bert Hard, of Spanaway, Wash.; also one grandchild, John Burnham, of Los Angeles, Calif. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Alexander P. Aiton and officers of the Eastern Star, Saturday, March 26, at 1:30 p.m. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURNHAM, Ralph D., age 45 of 1402 N. 34th Street, Renton, passed away Mon., April 14, 1980 at Valley General Hospital. Mr. Burnham was a former resident of Lynden prior to moving to Renton. He leaves to survive, his wife Shirley of Renton, 2 sons, Jack Douglas of Tulsa, OK & Scott Douglas of Graham, WA, 1 daughter, Tammy Burnham also of Graham, WA, his mother, Rella Burnham of Renton, 2 sisters, Billie Darrah of Bellevue & Marlene Johnson of Bothell, WA, & 1 grandson. Private family services will be held Fri., April 18 in Tulsa, OK.
BURNHAM, Thomas P., age 68 years, of Route 1, Ferndale, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, April 23, (1953) following a lingering illness. He had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 20 years. Mr. Burnham is survived by his wife, Pella; two daughters, Marlene Burnham, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Vernon Darrah, of Marysville, Calif.; two sons, Clifford Jack Burnham, of Bellingham, and Ralph Burnham in the U.S. Army in Korea; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 27, at 3 p.m. at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURNISON, Don C., age 50, of 3520 McAlpine Rd., passed away Sunday, June 24, 1979. A truck driver with Lynden Transport, Inc., he was a member of this community for 7 years and member of Teamsters Union Local #231. He is survived by his wife, Ida, a step-son, Mike Ladd, City; 2 step-daughters, Judy Ladd of Seattle and Jean Matthews, City; his mother, Mrs. Marie Clauson of Rapid City, So. Dakota; 2 brothers, Bill Burnison of Anchorage, Alaska and Jim Burnison of Rapid City, So. Dakota; 3 sisters, Mrs. Emma Auch of Aurora, Neb., Mrs. Betty Gall of Wood River, Neb., and Miss Margaret Burnison of Rapid City, So. Dakota; 9 step-grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, June 28 at 1 p.m. by Pastor Ron Slater at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
BURNLEY, Eva, age 97 of Blaine passed away in a local rest home Fri. Jan. 19, 1979. She had been a resident of Blaine since 1910, and was a member of the United Baptist Church of Blaine. Surviving are her son Charles of San Diego, and a daughter Lillian of N. B'ham. A nephew, Ted Hustead of Wall, S. Dakota. A close friend Julia Brand of Ferndale. Funeral services will be held at Veroske-McKinney Funeral Home Tues., Jan. 23 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Julia Brand officiating. Burial in the Blaine Cemetery. [born Oct. 10, 1881 in MO]
BURNLEY, Lillian H., age 70, passed away in a local nursing home, Monday, November 23, 1981. She had been a life time resident of Whatcom County and resided in Blaine for many years. She leaves to survive 1 brother, Charles of San Diego, California; and very close friend, Julia Brand. Funeral services are pending at Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
BURNS, Alexander Munro, age 82, of Route 1 Lynden, passed away at home Sunday, June 16, (1963) following a brief illness. Mr. Burns had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 47 years, and was a member of the Assembly of God Church of Lynden, the Modern Woodmen of America Assoc., and the Whatcom County Dairymen's Assoc. Survivors include his wife Gertrude, 3 sons, Robert of Spokane, David W. and James both of Route 2 Lynden; 3 sisters, Mrs. Agnes Swan and Mrs. Elizabeth Excell both of Seattle, Mrs. Harriett Thornburg of Tacoma and 6 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Lynden Assembly of God Church at 2 p.m. on Tuesday June 18 with Rev. Cornelius Rientjes of Arlington officiating. Burial will follow in the Lynden Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.
BURNS, Edwin L., age 70, a resident of Sedro Woolley since 1940, passed away in Sedro Woolley May 11, (1977). Born Aug. 5, 1906 at Lopez Island, united in marriage to Gertrude Preston of Clear Lake in 1930. He is survived by his wife Gertrude at the family home. 1 son Louis E. Borns (sic), Mt. Vernon. 1 daughter, Norma Stevens of B'ham. Several brothers & sisters in Whatcom Co. 6 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. Graveside memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday May 13 at the Sedro Woolley Union Cemetery under the direction of the Lemley Chapel.
BURNS, Eggert A. - A memorial service for Eggert A. Burns, 91, a retired Point Roberts attorney, will be at 2 p.m. Sept. 13, at the Point Roberts Trinity Community Church. Mr. Burns, of 229 Marine Drive, Point Roberts, died Friday (Aug. 23, 1991) at his home. He was born Aug. 19, 1900, in Point Roberts to John and Rosa Burns. He married Jennie Christiansen on June 12, 1951, in Point Roberts. A graduate of the University of Washington Law School, he was admitted to the bar in 1932. Survivors include his wife, Jennie Burns of the family home; stepchildren Jack Johnson and Gerry Johnson of Sayward, B.C. and Yvonne Brown of Point Roberts; and numerous step-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [last of 6 children of John and Rosa]
BURNS-THOM, Gertrude A., 97, a lifelong county resident, died on Friday, Sept. 18, (1992) in Lynden. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday at Gillies Funeral Home, with Pastor Don Ross officiating. Burial will follow in Lynden Cemetery. Mrs. Burns-Thom was born Nov. 17, 1895, in Nooksack to Robert and Serena Burns. She married Alexander Burns on April 15, 1919, in Vancouver, B.C. They owned a dairy farm near Lynden. Mr. Burns died in 1963. She married Louie Thom on Dec. 4, 1976, in Lynden. Mr. Thom died in 1986. Mrs. Burns-Thom was a member of World of Life Family Church in Lynden, Clam Digger's Association, Greenwood Writers Club and the writer's club at Lynden Senior Center. Many of her articles were published in a book about early Lynden residents. Survivors include sons Robert Burn of Moses Lake and James and David Burns of Lynden; step-sons Bruce Thom of Walla Walla, Irving Thom of Everson and Henry Gates of Ferndale; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives.
BURNS, John August, age 87, pioneer resident of Point Roberts, passed away Saturday, May 3, (1947). He had been a resident of Point Roberts for the past 53 years. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Rosa Burns, Point Roberts; three sons, E. A., and Waldo, both of Point Roberts, and Haldo, of Seattle; one half-brother, Barney Bjornson, Vancouver, B.C., and six grandchildren. Services were conducted Tuesday afternoon, May 6, at 1:30 p.m. from the Point Roberts Community Church, with Rev. K. Simonson officiating. Interment, Point Roberts Cemetery under the direction of the McKinney Funeral Home at Blaine.
BURNS, Mary E., died in Olympia Wednesday night (March 2, 1966) at the age of 82. Mrs. Burns was born in Maryville, Tenn., on June 18, 1883, and came to Washington 57 years ago. She first lived near Bellingham, the family then moved to Humptulips where they lived for a number of years. Her husband Robert Burns died at Humptulips in 1924 (1925). Mrs. Burns moved to Olympia 30 years ago. Surviving relatives include a son, Oscar Burns, and a daughter, Mrs. Dale Isom, both of Olympia; a sister, Mrs. Susie McKenzie of Bellingham; a brother, Joe Myers in Tennessee; three grandchildren, including Mrs. Doris Gardner of Hoquiam; nine great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted in the Seline and Eris Chapel in Olympia, tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock. Burial will be at the family plot in the Humptulips Cemetery with the Rev. Jerold M. Sutton of Hoquiam First Baptist officiating.
BURNS, Rosa, age 91, of Point Roberts, Wash., passed away at her home Wednesday, May 2, (1951). Mrs. Burns was a pioneer of Point Roberts, having lived there for the past 69 years. Surviving relatives include three sons, Haldo, of Seattle, Waldo, of Bellingham, and Eggert, of Point Roberts, and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 5, at 11 a.m. (standard time) from the Point Roberts Church with the Rev. K. K. Simundson, of Seattle, officiating, under the direction of the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine. Interment in Point Roberts Cemetery.
BURNS, Serena McElmon, age 101 years of Lynden, Route 2, passed away Monday, Jan. 30, (1956). Mrs. Burns had resided in the Lynden district for the past 70 years. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Burns and Mrs. Stella Elenbaas, both of Lynden, Rt. 2, and Mrs. Alice Wolf of Oakville, Wash.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Feb. 2, at 1:45 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with the Rev. John Skaggs officiating. Interment Lynden Cemetery.
BURNSIDE, Charles A., age 66 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Elizabeth Burnside, passed away at the family residence, Monday, December 30, (1946) following a lingering illness. Mr. Burnside had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past thirty-eight years and was a member of the First Congregational Church, also a member of the Bellingham Park Board, with which he had worked for many years, and of the Municipal Employees of this city. Surviving relatives include, beside the widow, three step-daughters, Mrs. Laura Bergman, Bellingham, Mrs. Hazel Ayers, Tacoma, and Mrs. Irene Burke, Seattle; three sisters, Mrs. Anise Wenz, Mrs. Iola Smith and Mrs. Estelle Carr, all of Bellingham; two brothers, William L. Burnside, of Yakima, and Ira A., in Illinois; five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, Saturday, January 4 at 2 p.m. with Rev. W. Carl Calhoun, officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery.
BURNSIDE, Elizabeth H., age 89 of 2510 Grant St., passed away Jan. 5, 1980 in Bellingham. She was born Feb. 7, 1890 in Streeter, Illinois. She moved to Washington State in 1895 and she was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and was active in the Daughters of the King. Mrs. Burnside helped organize the Leisure Time Club. She is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Laura Bergman of Bellingham, Mrs. Hazel Wittenberg of Apache Junction, Arizona and Mrs. Irene Hurst of Seattle; 1 niece, Myrtle Campbell of Bellingham and 1 sister, Mrs. Barbara Pease of Ellensburg; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be held Wed. Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Bayview.
BURNSIDE, Genevieve, age 54, who resided at 2320 C street, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, Nov. 28, (1962) following a brief illness. She was a member of the Church of the Assumption, the Altar Society, Legion of Mary and St. Elizabeth Circle. She leaves to survive two sisters, Mrs. Anne Ferguson and Mrs. Josephine Chatterton, both of Bellingham, also four nieces. Rosary will be recited on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Requiem High Mass will be celebrated on Friday, Nov. 30, at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.
BURPEE, Herbert, age 64 years, of Moclips, Wash., passed away as the result of a heart attack on Monday, Oct. 31, (1956). Mr. Burpee was a former resident of Bellingham and was a member of the Washington State Farmers Co-Op; also the Shingle Weavers Union, Local 2630, of Seattle. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Lottie Burpee of Moclips, Wash.; his father, Charles Burpee, Vancouver, B.C.; three nephews, Wade and Herbert Malcolm, both of Bellingham, and Percy Malcolm of Cottage Grove, Ore.; two nieces. Rev. George Ackley officiated at funeral services on Monday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home, followed by interment in Bay View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Stone, John Aberg, William McGillivary, Strang Mather, Claude Moore and Macrae Stone.
BURPEE, Patricia Annette - A Catholic liturgy service for Patricia Annette Burpee of Bellingham will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Burpee died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1997. She was 44. She was born Aug. 5, 1953, to Charles and Norma Carrigan Cresien in Cheyenne, Wyo. Survivors include her husband of 25 years, Stan, of the family home; daughter Jody Burpee of the family home; her parents of Tacoma; brother Tim Cresien of Aloha, Ore.; and sisters Peggy Tilton, Mary Hansen and Terri Neigel, all of Tacoma.
BURPEE, Samuel Blanchard, age 58, of 2399 Smith Road, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, November 14, (1956). Mr. Burpee had been a resident of this community his entire life, was a member of the Alaska Fishermen's Union, worked for P.A.F. as a fisherman, and also farmed. Surviving relatives include the widow, Hilma I. at the family home; a son, Robert B. at home; two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Parker of Mount Vernon and Mrs. Joyce Johnson of Bremerton; three grandchildren; a brother, Jack Burpee of Medford, Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Clarke of Renton and Mrs. Frances Jones of Pasadena, Calif., and numerous other relatives. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Mr. Dale Bors and Mr. Everett Wilcox, Monday, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, I.O.O.F. Cemetery at Mount Vernon. [born Oct 2, 1898 New Brunswick]
BURR, Robert Earl - Graveside services for Robert Earl Burr, 59, a teacher in Bellingham schools for 25 years, will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Bayview Cemetery. Memorial services will follow at 4 p.m. at Birchwood Presbyterian Church, with J. Timothy Lann, pastor of Birchwood Presbyterian, officiating. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-noon Thursday at Jones Funeral Home. Mr. Burr, 245 S. State St., died Monday (15 May 1989) in Bellingham. He was born Nov. 11, 1929, in Los Angeles. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley in 1957. He was a U.S. Navy pilot in Korea, then served in the Naval Reserve 13 years. He taught high school chemistry in California for three years before coming to the Bellingham School District. He was a member of Mount Baker Toppers, Birchwood Presbyterian Church, and National Science Teachers Association. Survivors include his wife, Mozelle; two brothers, William Burr of Seattle and Tom Beare of Santa Maria, Calif.; two nephews; and two nieces.
BURRECE, Leland L., age 60 of 5916 North Fork Rd., Deming, passed away Thurs. May 22, (1980). Mr. Burrece had resided in Whatcom County for the past 12 years and was a retired logger. He leaves to survive his wife, Mary J. of the family home; 1 daughter, Linda Cluff of Tacoma; 8 sons, Lee Burrece of Sedro Woolley, Russell Burrece of Albany, Oregon, Charles Burrece of Ferndale, Mike Burrece of Maple Falls, Doug Johnson of Kent, Craig & Duane Johnson both of Ferndale and Monty Kossow of Deming; 14 grandchildren; 1 brother, Ben Burrece of Missoula, Montana. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 26 at 11 a.m. at The Westford Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.
BURRILL, Gaylon K., 54, a Mount Vernon resident, died at University Hospital in Seattle, Wednesday, Jan. 29th, 1997 following an extended fight with lymphoma. He was born March 29, 1942, in Lincoln, Nebraska the son of Orlin and Winona Burrill. He graduated from Murdock High School in 1959 and attended the University of Nebraska. Following his education he began a long career in the telephone construction industry. He was united in marriage in 1963 to Kathleen Dorr, whom he had known since he was 4 years of age. The couple moved to Anchorage, Alaska in 1964 where he received his journeyman license as a lineman and cable splicer. They came to Skagit County in 1970 as an employee of Snelson, Inc. Gaylon started G and K Services, Inc. in 1978, contracting jobs in Washington, Alaska and Oregon. Gaylon enjoyed traveling and in 1995, in spite of his illness, chose to travel and work in many different parts of the country in the construction industry. He was a member of the World Wide Church of God, and the I.B.E.W. Local #1547 at Anchorage, Alaska.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen, at the family home; a daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and Ronald Haymond, of Lincoln City, OR; 2 sons, Kenneth "Scott" Burrill and Kyle Thomas Burrill, both in Denver, CO. His parents, Orlin and winona Burrill, of Murdock, Nebraska; a sister, Carole Gifford and brother-in-law, Jim Gifford of Lincoln, Nebraska; 2 grandsons, Joshua and Nathan Haymond, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; close friends, David Yeager and Rick and Susan Goss-Baker. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday Feb. 2, 1997 at The Lemley Chapel. Mr. Wayne Hageman with the World Wide Church of God, will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date in Nebraska. Cremation and services under the direction of the Lemley Chapel Sedro Woolley.
BURRIS, Lloyd C., age 85, of 1400 12th St., passed away Wed. Jan. 7, (1987). Mr. Burris was a retired carpenter, a member of the American Legion in Mill Valley, Calif. and a Veteran of WWII. and is survived by a son Preston W. Burris of City; a daughter, Lloydine Arquelles of Boulder, Colorado; 5 grandchildren. Private family services were held under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
BURROUS, Bertha Mabel, age 82 of Ferndale, passed away Saturday, February 26, (1966). A resident of Ferndale 61 years and a member of the United Church of Ferndale, she is survived by her husband, Charles; 3 daughters, Mrs. Violet Bring of Bellingham, Mrs. Opal Steltz of Ferndale, Mrs. Fern Swenson of Anacortes; 3 sons, Charles O. and Drue, both of Ferndale and Robert of Bellingham; 1 sister, Mrs. Mattie Stoltz of Tulsa, 2 brothers, John O'Neall of North Bellingham and Ernest O'Neall of Everett; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, March 1, at 2:00 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel with the Rev. John Haygood officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURROUS, C. M. "Charlie", age 96, of Ferndale, passed away Tues., May 4, (1976). Mr. Burrous had been a resident of the Ferndale area since 1904 and was a pioneer - contractor and road builder. He is survived by three sons, C. O. "Bully", of Ferndale, Drue M. of Ferndale, Robert S. of Bellingham; three daughters, Violet Bring of Bellingham, Opel Steltz of Ferndale, Fern Swenson of Anacortes; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. David Nelson Friday, May 7 at 2:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel, burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURROUS, Lena Hunt, age 89 years, of Ferndale, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, May 17, (1962) following an extended illness. Mrs. Burrous had been a resident of the Ferndale community the past 67 years. She was a member of the Ferndale Townsend Club. She is survived by her husband, S. D. Burrous. Funeral serviced will be conducted in the Moles Funeral Home, Monday, May 21, at 1 p.m. Interment will be made in Yakima, Wash.
BURROUS, Marie, age 64 years, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, March 16, (1946). Mrs. Burrous had been a resident of Ferndale for many years and is survived by her husband, Samuel D.; one son, Joe Suggs, of Ferndale; one step-daughter, Mrs. Lena Johnson, of Longview; one step-son, Harold Burrous, of California; two grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from the Monroe Funeral Home in Ferndale Wednesday, March 20 at 2 p.m. with Rev. C. J. Nestvold officiating. Interment, Enterprise Cemetery.
BURROUS, Mona M. - At her request, there will be no public funeral service for Mona Marguita Burrous of Ferndale. Mrs. Burrous died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999. She was 74. Born March 20, 1925, to Joseph and Sara Jane (Golden) Egan, she lived in Grand Rapids, Mich., until she moved to Ferndale in 1949. Mrs. Burrous married Drue Burrous in Ferndale. She was active for many years in the Ferndale Fire District No. 7, Station No. 1 Women's Auxiliary. Mrs. Burrous loved roller skating, ceramics and ice cream. Her brother, Joseph Egan, preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Drue, of the family home sons Robert Apsey and Mike Burrous, both of Bellingham and five grandchildren. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.
BURROWS, Gilbert F., age 65 of 1324 Railroad Ave., passed away at his home Thursday, June 4, (1964). He had been a resident for the past 5 years and was a retired carpenter. Survived by an aunt, Mrs. Ada Luckenbach. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 8 at 1 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Hugh Cantelon officiating. Cremation.
BURRUSS, Robet Paige of 119 N. Samish Way #19, went home to the Lord on Saturday, May 10, 1997. He was born on July 8, 1919, in Washington, D.C. He has lived in Bellingham the past 32 years. Bob was a member of Glad Tidings Church and active at the Bellingham Senior Center. He loved traveling, photography, fine arts and and especially his family and friends. He is survived by wife Marlene Burruss, daughters Bonnie & husband Kevin Schmidt, Betsy & husband Tom Foster both of Stanwood. Sons Robert Paige Burruss and Ellis Burruss both of Maryland. Step-daughters Denise & husband Steve of Bellingham, Renee & husband Tom of Ferndale. 13 grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held at Glad Tidings Church, 1027 N. Forest St., Bellingham, WA on Wednesday, May 14th at 7:00 p.m.
BURSE, Mabel S. - A Mass for Mabel S. Burse of Bellingham will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Assumption Church with the Rev. Jim Lee officiating. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Burse died Friday, May 23, 1997, at Mount Baker Care Center. She was 92. Born Nov. 26, 1904, to Dolor and Delphine Gagnon Collette in Clyde, Kan., she was a teacher and homemaker. She married Lloyd Burse in 1929 in Kansas and moved to Whatcom County in 1949. Mrs. Burse was a member of Daughters of American Revolution, American Legion, World War I auxiliaries, Bellingham Elks Club, Bellingham Senior Activity Center and Assumption Church. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, reading, gardening and volunteering at church. Mrs. Burse was preceded in death by her husband and daughter Carol Creager. Survivors include son Richard Burse of Bellingham; daughters Barbara Morgan of Mead and Dorothy Mann of Spokane; sisters Luella Noon of Hutchinson, Kan., and Odella Bee of Pittsburgh; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
BURSE, Lloyd E., age 68, of 1244 Grant St., passed away in a Seattle hospital Friday, Aug. 25, (1961). A resident of this community for the past 15 years, Mr. Burse had been the chief of the civil police at the Naval Air Station at Oak Harbor, had been a welder at the Bellingham Shipyard, was a veteran of WWI, and was a Past Commander of Chapter No. 19, DAV, and was a Past District Commander, Southern Oregon, VFW. Surviving relatives include the widow, Mabel S. at the family home; a son, Richard D., of Bellingham; three daughters, Mrs. Barbara Barron of Portland, Mrs. Carol Sigueroa of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Dorothy Mann of Bellingham; and 7 grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun Monday, Aug. 28 at 3 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURT, Jan of Bellingham died Tuesday, April 29, 1997. She was 72. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Born July 14, 1924, in Boulder, Colo., she was raised in Lander, Wyo. Mrs. Burt served in the Women's Army Corps during World War II and later was active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary. During her career as an accountant, she was a partner in Homcheck and Koch in Wenatchee, with Burt and Co. in Everson and with Metcalf, Hodges & Co. in Bellingham. While in Wenatchee, she helped found the Foreign Film Festival, and was active with the Little Art Gallery, Community Music Theater and the Washington State Artists Program. She was a member of Alabama Street Baptist Church. Mrs. Burt was preceded in death by a son, Gordon, and her husband of 44 years, Stan. Survivors include her sons, Jonathon and David.
BURT, Eunice H., age 100, passed away Friday, September 12, 1997 in Highland Care Center. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 15 years and was an active member in the Church of God in Cody, Wyoming and the Cornwall Park Church of God in Bellingham. Her husband William Harold Burt preceded her in death in 1966. Also preceded in death by 2 sons, Lowell Burt and Myron Burt. She leaves to survive 2 daughters, Wilma Quintrell of Florida and Alta Ruth Calkins and her husband Lyle of Bellingham; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 great great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cornwall Church of God. Final resting place and burial will be in Cody, Wyoming. Service and arrangements are entrusted to Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
BURTENSHAW, Allen G., of 1202 Washington Street, passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday, June 21, (1955). Mr. Burtenshaw was a life resident of Bellingham, had owned his own store here and for many years had been associated in business at Bochnak's. He was a life member of the B. P. O. Elks, Bellingham Lodge No. 194. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Florence Burtenshaw at home; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Hudson, and Mrs. Archie Vance, both of this city; four grandchildren, Robert Allen Hudson, Sally, Marsha and Judy Vance; two nephews, Denver and Ory Burtenshaw, all of this city, and many other relatives. The remains will lie in state at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home until the time of the funeral service. Services will be conducted in the chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home by the Rev. William Hallman and officers of the Elks, B.P.O.E. No. 194, Friday, June 24 at 2 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View. Active pallbearers, all members of the Bellingham Elks Lodge, will be E. S. Malone, W. J. Trezise, Jack R. Pancoast, Fred Burgett, Aaron Sunel and Gail Louden. Honorary pallbearers will be Berne Hudson, Sam Sunel, Collin Yuill, Edmund Bochnak, Ray Weaver and George Gill.
BURTENSHAW, Brett - Funeral services for Brett Burtenshaw, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Burtenshaw, former Bellingham residents now living at Mercer Island, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the Mercer Island Methodist Church. The young man was killed in an automobile accident Monday in Everett. He had been working for his father at the Kingdome, where the senior Burtenshaw operated the food concession. The parent also was the former operator of the Alpine Restaurant here.
BURTENSHAW, Clarence Henry, age 70, of Moclips, Wash., passed away in a local hospital Thursday, January 17, (1952). Mr. Burtenshaw was a retired shingle weaver and had resided in Moclips for the past 15 years, having been visiting here for the past two weeks. He leaves to survive, three sons, D. A. Burtenshaw and Ory Burtenshaw, both of this city, and Henry Burtenshaw, of Portland, Ore., and one brother, A. G. Burtenshaw, also of this city. The remains were forwarded to the Pinick-Coleman mortuary, Hoquiam, by the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth for services and interment.
BURTENSHAW, Edith, age 53, of 203 N. Garden St., passed away at home suddenly Sunday, Aug. 10, (1958). Mrs. Burtenshaw had resided in Bellingham all her life. Surviving relatives include the husband, DeVere A. at the family home; a son DeVere Jerry of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Bea O'Delll and Mrs. Pauline Hoke, both of Bellingham; five brothers, Henry Bornstein, Maurice Bornstein, Charles Bornstein, and Meyer, all of Bellingham, and Milton of San Francisco, Calif. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Mrs. O. T. Field Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURTENSHAW, Florence M., age 65, who resided at 1202 Washington St., passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, Sept. 17, (1958) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Burtenshaw had resided in Bellingham for the past 52 years and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She leaves to survive two daughters, Mrs. Beverly Vance [only one named] and and two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Bland and Mrs. Gladys Van Moorhen; four grandchildren, Robert Allen Hudson, Sally, Marsha and Judy Vance, all residing in Bellingham, five nephews. The remains rest at the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home where Rev. Arthur E. Bezanson, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate at funeral services Friday, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Bayview.
BURTENSHAW, Ory L., age 61, 614 Larrabee Avenue, passed away Monday, July 12, (1965). Mr. Burtenshaw was a life time resident of this community, and was bookkeeper for the Alpine Food Products. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Lillian Calentine of Seattle; two brothers, Denver and Henry Burtenshaw, both of Seattle; two nices and two nephews. Services will be conducted by Pastor Evald E. Olsenius Thursday, July 15 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, followed by entombment in Greenacres Mausoleum.
BURTIS, Lennie Louise, age 77 of 3870 E. Hoff Road, Everson passed away at her residence Monday, January 10, 1983. She had been a resident of this community for the last year; was a member of the St. Ann's Episcopal Church; active in the Hospital Auxiliary; and was a former resident of Stockton, California. Her husband Bud (E. T.), preceded her in death. Surviving are 1 daughter, Sarah Wyatt of Everson; 1 brother, Charles Black of California; 1 sister, Dorothy Wallace of California. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Services under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. [born Jan. 26, 1905 in Nashville, Tenn.]
BURTON, Beatrice B., age 78 of 1020 11th St., passed away Friday April 20, 1979. A resident of this community since 1927 she was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist and is survived by 1 brother, Robert Burton of Elmira, Oregon, 2 sisters, Mrs. Lucille McFarland of Portland and Mrs. Pearl Shields of Vancouver, Wash. At her request there will be no service. Cremation Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [born 27 Jul 1900 Bismark, ND]
BURTON, Bernice, E., age 50 of Sumas passed away in a Bellingham Hospital, Saturday June 12, 1982. Born in Saskatchewan, Canada (May 31, 1932), Bernice had been a Sumas resident for the past 30 years. For many years she had worked as a waitress and was last employed by the Annex Restaurant in Sumas. She is survived by 2 sons, Fred & John Vos of Sumas; 3 daughters, Mrs. Carla & husband John Groen of Sumas, Mrs. Sherrie & Dana Briley of Bellingham, Mrs. Caroline & husband Chris Tekansik of Leadville, Colo.; 8 grandchildren; her mother Mrs. Caroline Ten-Hoeve, Abbotsford, B.C.; a brother Mr. Fred Goldsmith; 2 sisters, Mrs. Doris Reimer & Mrs. Delores Spring all of Abbotsford, B.C.; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Tues. June 15 at 1 pm in the Sumas Advent Christian Church with Rev. Earl Crouse officiating. Burial will follow in Sumas Cemetery. Friends wishing may call at the Gillies Funeral Home until 11:30 a.m. on Tues.
BURTON, Charles Harold, age 49, 1230 Bancroft Road, passed away in the Veteran's Hospital, Seattle, Saturday, November 9, (1963). Mr. Burton was a lifetime resident of this City, where he was employed by Georgia Pacific and was a member of the Papermakers Union. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors are his widow, Gladys M., at home; mother, Mrs. Kate Burton, City; one sister, Mrs. Fern McKinley, City, and two nieces, Kay and Linda McKinley, both of this City. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Richard Stussi Tuesday, November 12 at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURTON, Charles Henry, age 64, of Route 1, Ferndale, passed away suddenly at his home, Tuesday, January 3, (1950). Mr. Burton was born in West Virginia and had been a resident of Whatcom County for about 50 years. Surviving relatives include his wife, Thelma, at home; one daughter, Mrs. A. L. Hickenbothem; four brothers, Milton, Ned, Frank and Jerries, and two sisters. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe Chapel in Ferndale, Saturday, January 7, at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Ralph Paulson officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURTON, Clara, age 82, of 2211 Walnut Street, passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, November 30, (1948). Mrs. Burton had been a resident of this community for the past 57 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Surviving relatives are the husband, William T., at home; three brothers, Edward J. Brinkman and Albert Brinkman, of Bellingham, and Fred Brinkman, of Minneapolis; two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Charnley, of Winnipeg, Canada, and Mrs. Annie Santry, of Washington, D. C. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Dr. Robert T. McFarlane, Saturday, December 4, at 3:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
BURTON, Edith Remington, age 75 years, of Huntington, B.C., passed away in a local hospital, Sunday, May 25, (1958) following a short illness. She had resided in Huntington the past 45 years. She is survived by her husband, John H.; one daughter, Frances Burton of Bellingham; one son, Max of Ferndale; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted, Tuesday, May 27, at 10:30 a.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas with Rev. Carl Calhoun officiating. Interment Nooksack Cemetery.
BURTON, Emma E., age 82, of Blaine, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, February 20, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Burton had been a resident of Blaine for the past 40 years. Surviving relatives include her husband, William J. Burton, of Blaine, and one son, Marshall W. Burton, of Seattle; also three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, February 23, at 1:30 p.m. in the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with the Rev. Bertram Robins officiating, assisted by J. W. Sanders. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURTON, Katherine B. "Kate", age 84 of 3018 1/2 Pinewood, passed away Sunday Aug. 29, (1976). She had been a resident for the past 74 years and was a well known retired employee of the Elks Lodge. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Fern McKonley, City, 2 granddaughters, Mrs. Linda Muljat, City and Mrs. Kay Reddell, Everett, 1 great-granddaughter. Family services were held Monday Aug. 30. Followed by cremation. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
BURTON, Martha, age 80, of Marietta, passed away Wednesday, August 24, (1955) at a local hospital, following a brief illness. Mrs. Burton had been a resident of Whatcom County her entire lifetime and was a member of the St. Joachim's Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Milton; one son, Clarence Bizer of Beach Star Route; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; numerous other relatives. Rosary will be said at the Monroe Funeral Chapel, Sunday, August 28, at 7:30 p.m. with reqium mass at St. Joachim's Catholic Church Monday, August 29, at 9 a.m. with Rev. Father Joseph Dakin, celebrant. Interment Lummi Cemetery.
BURTON, Milton, age 77, who resided at 911 10th St., passed away in a local hospital Monday, April 13, (1959) following a brief illness. Mr. Burton had resided in Bellingham for the past 57 years and was a retired logger. He leaves to survive two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Moors of Belfair, Wash., Mrs. Marie Sanford of Everett; four brothers, Frank and Fred Burton of Bremerton, Jeff of Belfair, Wash., and Cecil of California. Rev. Albert C. Tinberg will officiate at funeral services on Thursday, April 16, at 2 o'clock in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
BURTON, Raymond L., age 61, of 3810 Toad Lake Rd., Bellingham, died Wed. May 21, (1986) in Bellingham. Born Feb. 9, 1925 in Everett, Wa. he had been a resident of Bellingham since 1935. He was a veteran serving in the Marine Corp WWII; Refinery operator for Mobil Oil and a member of the OCAW Local No. 590. He is survived by his wife Evelyn Burton of Bellingham; 2 sons, James Burton of Bellingham, Michael Burton of Seattle; 1 daughter, Cindy Callow of Bellingham; his mother, Mrs. Marie Kohl & step-father Hans Kohl, both of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Fri. May 23, Greenacres Memorial Park Cemetery, Rev. Paul Quenzer officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Greenacres Funeral Home.
BURTON, Raymond P. - A funeral service for Raymond P. Burton of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Burton died Friday, Jan. 10, 1997. He was 76. He was born May 31, 1920. Survivors include his wife, Dena of Bellingham; sons Raymond P. Burton Jr., of Roseville, Calif., Steve Beardslee of Hoquiam, Dan Beardslee of Bellingham and Tim Beardslee of Lynnwood; daughters Ramona O'Neill of Castro Valley, Calif., Melody Blevins of Bellingham and Valerie S. Burton of Cascade, Colo.; sister Donna Angel of Oregon; brother Dennis Burton of Idaho; 16 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
BURTON, Tena Petra, age 66 years, passed away at her home at 1601 I Street, Thursday, January 29, (1948). Mrs. Burton had resided here the past twenty-nine years and was a member of the Neighbors of Woodcraft and its drill team, also of the Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives are the husband, Charles H., at home; three sisters, Mrs. F. Von Haden and Mrs. C. Kuzela, Oneida, N. Y.; two brothers, one being Carl Johnson, Kendall, Wisconsin, and Rev. J. C. Johnson at Frankfort, Mich. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Haugen, Monday, February 2, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURTON, William J., age 83, passed away at a Seattle hospital Sunday, March 25, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mr. Burton was a former resident and merchant of Blaine. He was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and a charter member of the Kulshan Masonic Lodge No. 186 of Blaine. Surviving relatives include a son, Marshall, of Seattle, and two great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted Thursday, March 29, at 2 p.m. within the chapel of the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with the Rev. J. W. Sanders officiating. The Masonic lodge will confer graveside services at Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURTON, William Thomas, age 84, passed away at the family home, 2211 Walnut Street, Thursday, November 8, (1951). Mr. Burton had been a resident of this community for the past 60 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Surviving relatives are one sister, Mrs. Anna B. Wilson, of Seattle. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Jon E. Parrott, Saturday, November 10, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
BURY, Douglas C. QC, age 63 of 1906 20th St., passed away Fri., Dec. 23, (1977). Mr. Bury was a lawyer and Bellingham resident for the past 3 years. Surviving, wife Gertrude; 2 daughters, Mrs. Beth Terriff of Hanna, Alberta, Mrs. Helen Bell of Simi Valley, CA; 3 grandchildren. Memorial service Tues., Dec. 27 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Cremation Greenacres Memorial Park.
BURY, Mary, age 85, passed away at the family home, 2231 Williams St., Monday, February 2, (1948). Mrs. Bury had resided in this community for the past 50 years and leaves to survive two nieces, Mrs. Alga Sexsmith, of Las Vegas, Nev., and Mrs. Laurel See, of Sault Sainte Marie, Ont., Can. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by Rev. Everett Montgomery, Wednesday, February 4, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.
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