Whatcom County Funeral Notices Car

WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES CAR - CARL

CARAKER, Donald E. - Funeral services for Donald E. Caraker, 55, former Bellingham resident and executive with Levi Strauss & Co., will be held Sunday in Dallas. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Monday at Floral Hills Cemetery near Lynnwood. Caraker died Thursday of cancer. He lived in Dallas with his wife of 36 years, the former Audrey Ann Dahl, a Whatcom County native. He was born Sept. 18, 1933. The Caraker family moved to Whatcom County in 1943 and stayed until the mid-1950s. He graduated from Mount Baker High School in 1951 and attended Western Washington University for two years before entering business. His career with Levi Strauss began in Seattle. He moved later to Dallas, the East Coast and San Francisco before retiring in Dallas about five years ago. After retiring from Levi Strauss, Caraker developed American Food Concepts, a Dallas company catering to business and industry clients. He is survived by his wife; his mother, Thelma Knudson of Edmonds; a son, Paul Caraker of Dallas; two daughters, Lori Hoffman of Dallas and Amy Bryant of Houston; a brother, Gene Caraker of Edmonds; and nieces and nephews.
CARBERRY, John H., 35, of Lopez Island, died March 24, 1989, in a local hospital. He is survived by his parents, John & Eileen Carberry of Ocean View, New Jersey; 2 sisters, Mary Jane Carberry of Pennington, New Jersey and Lizanne Dennis of New Jersey; a brother-in-law, Michael Dennis. Funeral services will be held at Lopez Center Church, Lopez Island, on Mon. March 27, 11 a.m. with Father Weisenberger officiating. Arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home. [scuba diving accident]
CARD, Donald W. Jr., age 27, of 724 N. Forest St., lost his life as the result of a boating accident Sunday, May 18, (1952). Mr. Card had resided here for the past nine years and was in the employ of the Bellingham Yacht Club. He was a member of the American Legion, Albert J. Hamilton Post, No. 7, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, William Matthews Post No. 1585. Surviving relatives include one son, Tim; one daughter, Christine, both at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Card Sr., of Ithaca, N. Y.; one sister, Miss Nancy Card, of Albany, N. Y.; and his grandmother, Mrs. Brown, also of Ithaca, N. Y. Graveside services will be conducted by the Rev. David E. Taylor, Wednesday, June 4th, at 1:30 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, under the direction of Harlow-Hollingsworth.
CARD, Vivian L., age 26, of N. Forest Street, lost her life as the result of a boating accident Sunday, May 18, (1952). Mrs. Card had resided in this community practically all of her life and had attended the Mt. Baker High School and had graduated from the Bellingham High School. She was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church and was vice president of the R. H. O. Chapter of the Bata Sigma Phi. Surviving relatives include a son, Tim, and a daughter, Christine, both at the family home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Lyon, of Seattle; two brothers, John W. Lyon Jr., of Route No. 1, Everson, and Laurin Lyon, of Seattle; and a cousin, Robert W. Lyon, of Route No. 2, Everson. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Revs. Daniel E. Taylor and John E. Parrott, Wednesday, May 28, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park, followed by memorial military services for Donald W. Card Jr., conducted by officers of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.
CARDIN, Ruth E., age 32, of Issaquah, passed away Thurs., Dec. 22, (1977) in Seattle, following a brief illness. Mrs. Cardin has lived in the Seattle area since 1965 and was a graduate of Ferndale High School with the class of 1963. She is survived by her husband, Wayne of Issaquah; 1 son, James and 1 daughter, Keri both at home; her mother, Erma Hardan Hatley of N. Bellingham; step-father, Heber Hatley of N. Bellingham; a brother Dave Hardan of Bakersfield, CA; a sister, Joyce Smith of Bremerton; grandparents, Elwin and Grace Beyer of Ferndale; her brother-in-law, Leslie Cardin of Ballard; numerous other relatives. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. Graham Hutchins, Fri., Dec. 23 at 3:30 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery. Burial under direction of Moles Funeral Home.
CARDON, Mary Jane, age 28, 420 W. 3rd, Nooksack, died suddenly in an automobile accident Fri., March 16, (1984). Born Dec. 8, 1955, Mary Jane was a lifetime Whatcom County resident and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lynden. She was also active in the church choir and also the marriage encounter groups. She was a 1974 graduate of Nooksack Valley High School and was married to her husband Lee in Lynden on Nov. 19, 1977. She is survived by her husband Lee; a daughter, Michelle & a son Adam, both at home; a step-son Lee Cardon Jr. of San Bernardino, Calif; a step-daughter, Cherie Cardon at home; her father, Norman Hubby of Merritt, B.C.; her mother-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Zubok of Monrovia, Calif.; her grandmother, Mrs. Florence Hubby of Bellingham; Chuck & wife Wendy Hubby of Everson, Mike Hubby of Lynden, and John Hubby of Austin, Texas; a half-brother Roy Hubby of Merritt, B. C.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Louise & husband Darryl Ehlers of Lynden, Norma English of Darrington and Barbra Nichols of Edmonds and numerous aunts, uncles & cousins. Christian Prayer services will be conducted on Tues. March 20 at 7:30 p.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Lynden. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted by Father Patrick Keaty on Wed. March 21 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Lynden. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery.
CAREW, Elizabeth B., age 90, of 2723 Franklin Street, passed away at home, Wednesday, March 5, (1952). Mrs. Carew had resided in Bellingham for the past 36 years. Surviving relatives include two sons, William H. Carew, of Golva, North Dakota, and Charles C., of Billings, Montana; three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Brockmeyer, also of Golva, Mrs. Blanche Brockmeyer, of Lynden, and Mrs. Margaret M. Hindsley, of Bellingham; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. L. R. White, of Burlington, Friday, March 7, at 10:30 a.m. The remains will be forwarded to Beach, North Dakota, for interment.
CAREY, Chad Daniel, age 20 months of 549 Cedar Street, Blaine, passed away at home Thursday, February 25, 1982. He leaves to survive his father, Steve Carey of Bellingham; paternal grandparents, John and Joan Turner of Bellingham; maternal grandparents, Richard and Bobby McFadden of Everett. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 3 at 2 p.m. in the Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel with interment to follow in Enterprise Cemetery. [b. June 8, 1980; d. in home fire; mother Janis Carey also died]
CAREY, Glenn C., age 75, passed away suddenly in a local hospital Monday, June 13, (1964). Mr. Carey had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 50 years and was a painter and a member of the Painters, Paperhangers and Decorators Union, Local No. 924. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Earlie M. Carey, at home; 1 son, Wesley L. Carey, city; 4 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Floretta Harness, San Jose, California and Mrs. Clara Cox of Manhattan, Kansas. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 16, at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. W. Robert Webb officiating. Interment Greenacres.
CAREY, Janis Lynn, 24, of 549 Cedar St., Blaine, died Thursday (Feb. 25, 1982), in Seattle hospital from injuries received in a fire at her home. She was born Sept. 29, 1957, at Denver. She was a waitress employed in Blaine. She is survived by her husband, Steve Carey, her parents (Richard & Bobby McFadden of Everett) and a sister (Jerri McFadden of Lynwood). Funeral services were held today at 2 p.m. at Veroske, Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in Enterprise Cemetery.
CAREY, Louise B., 88, a former longtime Bellingham resident, died Sept. 25, (1981) in Broomall, Pa. Born Feb. 2, 1893, at Kamrar, Iowa, she had been a local resident form 1937 to 1976. She was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Bellingham. She is survived by a daughter, Gloria Carey Evans of Wallingford, Pa., five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albin, a daughter and a son. Burial will be in Bay View Cemetery. Memorial services will be at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 18, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.
CAREY, Margaret R., age 67 of 4915 Samish Way passed away Wed., Nov. 9, (1983). Mrs. Carey had resided in Bellingham for the past year and leaves to survive her husband John of the home, 1 son Joseph A. & daughter-in-law Cher Carey & grandson Sean Carey all of Blaine, 1 sister Anne Thompson of Seattle. Services will be conducted Monday, November 14 at 1 p.m. at the Evergreen Washelli Cemetery, Seattle. Under the direction of Westford Funeral Home. [b. Jan. 16, 1916 Tacoma]
CAREY, Richard T., age 54, passed away at the family home, 1121 Eleventh Street, Monday, March 19, (1951). Mr. Carey had entered into Partnership with Ivan Dickinson at the Dupont Cleaners when he came to this community six months ago from Bremerton where for seven years he had been employed at the Navy Yard as a machinist. Deceased was a member of Port Orchard Aerie No. 2338, F.O.E., and was a veteran of World War I, and leaves to survive his widow, Alma, at home; one brother, Alfred, of Minneapolis, Minn.; three sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Noske and Miss Mary Carey, both of Minneapolis, Minn., and Mrs. Ivan Dickinson, of Bellingham. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Haugen, Thursday, March 22, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park. Casket bearers will be Ivan, Ralph and Clarence Dickinson, Lee Bauter, Gus Hanke and R. S. Halvorson.
CARGILL, Florence E., age 65 of Texas City, Texas, passed away in this city, Thurs., June 15, 1978. Remains for funeral services were forwarded to Texas City, Texas. Local arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
CARHART, Edith B., age 84, 3235 Locust Avenue, passed away Wednesday, April 1, (1964). Miss Carhart had resided in this city the past fifty years, where she had served as City Librarian for sixteen years before retiring. She was a charter member of the Soroptimist Club. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. L. T. Carleton and Mrs. E. W. Hull, both of this city; Mrs. J. L. Walker, Indiana, and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted by Rev. Richard T. Stussi today, April 3 at 4 p.m. at Bay View Cemetery, under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.
CARL, Eileen Rose of Bellingham died Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997, at St. Francis Extended Health Care. She was 87. Her ashes will be placed in Bayview Cemetery. Born Dec. 4, 1909, to William and Annie Belmour White in Victoria, B.C., she married Wilson B. Carl in 1929. Mrs. Carl worked for Bornstein Seafoods and enjoyed raising animals, gardening and needlework. She was preceded in death by her husband, sisters Violet Eidemiller and Doris Daly and brother William White. Survivors include son William G. Carl of Everson, sisters Lillian Reinhart, Delores "Dickie" Styles and W. C. "Billie" Schneider, all of Bellingham, three grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
CARL, Emma Luella, age 81 years, passed away at a local hospital Monday evening, March 25, (1946). Mrs. Carl had been a resident of this community for the past 38 years and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Immediate surviving relatives include two sons, Otto Carl, of Anacortes and Earnest Carl, of Columbus, Ohio; four grandchildren, John Carl and Mrs. Robert Miles, of Bellingham, Mrs. William Jones, of Seattle, and Mrs. John Bartram, of Marion, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted from the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, Friday, March 29 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. R. T. McFarlane, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.
CARL, Shirley Bill Jarvis, age 47, passed away suddenly at the family home, 1635 Meridian Rd. Sunday, July 13, (1958). Mr. Carl had resided in this community for the past eight years; had been employed as a truck driver for the Salvation Army, and was a veteran of World War II. Surviving relatives are his widow, Jeannette A., at home; two step-sons, Robert Sperry at home and Albert Sperry of Los Angeles, Calif.; two granddaughters, one sister, Mrs. M. J. Sawyer of Escondido, Calif., one brother, Orval Carl, of Hot Springs, South Dakota. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Lt. Col. Chester O. Taylor and Rev. Edward Rogers, Thursday, July 17, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn Cemetery.
CARLAN, Roberta, age 87, of East Sound, Wash., passed away in that community on Thursday, Feb. 21, 1985. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements by Whatcom Cremation Association.
CARLE, Elga, age 63, passed away in a Seattle hospital Friday, August 30, (1946). She was a former resident of Ferndale, residing there for many years and for several years she had made her home in Seattle with a daughter, Mrs. Leona Nelson. Three other daughters and two sons survive, Mrs. Lida Murray, of Bellingham, Mrs. Cleora Carter, of Sacramento, Calif., Mrs. Loiletta Wallace, of Winslow, Wash.; Henry L. Carle, of Tacoma, and William Carle, of Seattle. There also are fifteen grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from the Monroe Mortuary in Ferndale Tuesday, September 3, at 2 p.m. Interment in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
CARLETON, Grace L., died Monday, Nov. 14, (1977) at age 96 in an Everett hospital after a short illness. She had lived in Snohomish since 1909 although most of the last five years she had resided at 1407 Iris Lane, Bellingham, with her daughter, Laura c. Dawson. Grace was born on January 3, 1881 in Ypsilanti, Mich. She married Harry F. Carleton, Dec. 30, 1902 in Chicago, Illinois and had been a widow for about 10 years. She is survived by her five children: Harriet Wiggens of Napavine, WA, Wm. H. Carleton of Everett, Elizabeth Wiggens of Arlington; also 21 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Her first grandchild is Jack Dawson who lives in Bellingham. Grace was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Bellingham, where a memorial service will be held in the Chapel Inn of the church at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, 1977. (Note: only 3 children were listed)
CARLETON, Gussie, age 101, of 1509 E. Victor, passed away Saturday, July 16, 1983. Mrs. Carleton was a former resident of Yakima and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She leaves to survive 1 daughter, Gretchen Renkert and 1 son Ted Renkert, both of Bellingham; 1 granddaughter, Janet Marks of Seattle; 4 great grandchildren; 4 nieces & 2 nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 19 at 1:30 p.m. at the G.A.R. Cemetery in Snohomish, Washington with Rev. Charles Carlson officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. [b. May 1, 1882 Ypsilanti, MI]
CARLETON, Harry F., age 54, of 700 S. Washington ave., East, No. 4, Port Angeles. Memorial services Sat. Dec. 28th, 1 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church, Blaine with Pastor Dennis Wildermuth officiating. Cremation & inurnment of ashes at Greenacres Crematory. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
CARLETON, Lizabeth, age 90, formerly of 409 York St. She is survived by 2 sons, Dave Carleton and wife Ione of Bellingham, Lawrence Carleton and wife Joanne of Denver, Colorado; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Carleton was in the nursing field employed by a county infirmary, she came to Bellingham in 1946, former resident of Chillowack, B.C. and Cultus Lake, B.C. She was a World War I Navy Veteran. Memorial services were held Friday, March 23, 1:00 p.m. in Jerns & LeVeck Chapel, with Rev. Peter Rhea of the Unity Church officiating. Interment at Greenacres Memorial Park will be at a later date. [b. May 9, 1894 St. Cloud, MN]
CARLETON, Talitha E. of Bellingham, 90, a retired piano teacher, died at home Wednesday. Burial is to be in Seattle. There will be no services at her request. Mrs. Carleton, of 524 32nd St. was born Dec. 26, 1899, [dau. of Joseph & Marie (Knudson) Ensley who met and married there during the Klondike Gold Rush.] in Dawson in Canada's Yukon Territory. She moved to Bellingham in 1977. She attended high school [Lincoln] in Seattle and graduated from the University of Washington. She taught English at Winlock and Arlington high schools and also taught in New York and New Jersey. Mrs. Carleton taught piano lessons in Seattle from 1931 to 1944 and then in Kirkland. She was a member of the Music Teachers National Association and National Guild of Piano Teachers. Survivors include her daughter, Joanne Peterson, and granddaughter, Karen Peterson, both of Ferndale, and many other relatives. Memorials may be made to the Talitha E. Carleton scholarship fund at Western Washington University. Arrangements are by the Whatcom Cremation Association.
CARLGREN, Ruben W., 72, 1004 17th St., died Thursday in a local hospital. He was a 54-year resident of Bellingham and retired longshoreman. Mr. Carlgren was a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F & AM, the Order of Vasa and Rising Star Lodge IOOF. Surviving are the widow, Othlia, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Einar Sjoberg and Mrs. Hildur Sjoberg, and a brother, Dan Carlgren, all in Sweden. Private services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Jones Funeral Home by Pastor E. E. Olsenius. Cremation will follow.
CARLILE, Sean Russel - A memorial service for Sene Russel Carlile, 72, the former chairman of Western Washington University's Speech Department, will be announced later at First Congregational Church. Mr. Carlile of 451 16th St. died Saturday at St. Joseph Hospital South Campus. He was born Nov. 4, 1917, in Jetmore, Kan., and graduated from Fort Hays State College in Hays, Kan., in 1940. He received a master's degree from Northern State University in Greeley, Colo., and a doctorate from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He came to Bellingham in 1947 to join the Speech Department at Western Washington College of Education and served as chairman for 20 years. Mr. Carlile left the chairmanship in 1968 and continued to teach speech at Western until he retired in 1983. He married Louella Newell in Garden City, Kan., on April 4, 1942. They traveled extensively, including England, Europe, Australia, China and India. Survivors include his wife, Louella of the family home; two brothers, Eugene Carlile of Abilene, Kan., and Clark Carlile of Pocatello, Idaho; one sister, Carmen Larkin of Junction City, Kan.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Jetmore, Kan. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
CARLIN, Alfred E., age 84 of 2627 Grove St., died Mon. Jan. 19, 1981. A resident of this community since 1965 he was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church; WWI U.S. Army Veteran and is survived by his wife Nelda; 1 son, Alfred E. Carlin Jr. of Mt. Vernon; 1 daughter, Miss Catherine Carlin of City; 3 sisters, Mrs. Laura Albright of Stoughton, Wisconsin, Mrs. Sabina Pratt of Eugene, Oregon, Mrs. Adele Fix of Spokane; nieces & nephews. Graveside services Fri. Jan. 23, 10 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Carl O. Fischer officiating. Jones Funeral Home. [b. June 7, 1896 WI]
CARLIN, Nelda - Graveside service for Nelda Catherine Carlin, age 71, of 2627 Grove St., will be Friday Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Carl O. Fischer, pastor Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Mrs. Carlin passed away Sunday Oct. 30, 1983. She is survived by her son Alfred Carlin of Mt. Vernon; 1 daughter, Miss Catherine Carlin of Bellingham; mother Josephine Stewart of Connecticut and sister Mrs. M. A. Hero of Norwich, Connecticut. A resident of this community since 1964, Mrs. Carlin attended Trinity Lutheran Church; was a graduate of Cambridge City Hospital in Cambrige, Massachusetts, and worked as nurse in several specialized fields. Jones Funeral Home. [b. Aug. 22, 1912 Ridgeway, CO]
CARLOS, Anna, age 74 of 501 Indiana St., passed away Tuesday September 14, 1982 in a local nursing home. She was a member of the St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. She is survived by 3 sisters, Rena Mastor of Bellingham, Marika Chokatos of Calif., Coula Rousailis of Casper, Wyoming; several nieces & nephews. Pray services will be conducted Thursday, September 16 at 6 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, September 17, 2 p.m. at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church with Rev. Photius A. Pentikis officiating. Burial will follow in Bay View Cemetery. [b. Feb. 18, 1908 Greece]
CARLSEN, LaVerne E. - Visitation for LaVerne E. "Curly" Carlsen of Bellingham will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Westford Funeral Home. A memorial celebration will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Westford Funeral Home Chapel. A reception will follow at Aftermath Hall. Mr. Carlsen died Monday, Nov. 29, 1993, at the family home. He was 65. Born June 9, 1928, to Elmer and Sarah Carlsen in Bellingham, he spent his childhood on family farms in Whatcom County and on Orcas Island. As a teen-ager, he trapped furs and worked gold mines in Ophir, Alaska. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1946, attended Western Washington University and served in the U.S. Navy. He married Nancy Lee Merrick on Nov. 11, 1950. Mr. Carlsen's career centered on the Bellingham seafood industry. He managed Bellingham Fish Co. until he retired in 1987. He then bought salmon for Nelbro Packing Co. during the seine and gillnet seasons until 1992. He was well-read and enjoyed discussions with friends. Mr. Carlsen and his wife traveled widely, cruising the Panama Canal, the Caribbean and the South Pacific. They also toured Europe, Australia and the United States, including a month in the Hawaiian Islands this year. After retiring, he became an expert home gardener. An avid hunter, he was an expert shot who loved to hunt pheasant and duck. Mr. Carlsen was a member of the Bellingham Yacht Club, a lifetime member of the Bellingham Elks Club, a former member of the Bellingham Golf and Country Club, and a member of Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Myrtle; and step-father Tom Jacklin. Survivors include his wife of the family home; son Steve Carlsen of Anacortes; daughter Lisa Carlsen of Seattle; and brother Lew McCauley of Enumclaw.
CARLSON, Abbie F., of 1530 James St., died Wednesday, July 7, 1993, in Bellingham. She was 94. A private burial will be held in Bayview Cemetery. She was born Sept. 28, 1898, in Lisbon, N.D., to William and Alma Fisk. A Bellingham resident since 1930, Mrs. Carlson was a member of Unity Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward L. Carlson, in 1962. Survivors include a niece, Vera Ell of Portland, Ore. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
CARLSON, Anders Ludvig, age 87 years, of Everson, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, August 14th, (1952) following a lingering illness. Mr. Carlson settled in the Clearbrook district in 1905 and had resided in Everson for the past 16 years. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Carl Johnson, of Bellingham; one son, Harry A. Carlson, of Lake Bay, Wash., and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 16th, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas with Rev. Johnson E. West, of Everson, officiating. Interment, Lakeside Cemetery at Clearbrook.
CARLSON, Anna, age 79, who resided in the Sunrise district, passed away Friday, January 18, (1952) in a local hospital following a lingering illness. Mrs. Carlson is a member of the Sunrise Baptist Church. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Ed Bauthues of Custer, Mrs. Ralph Olson of California, Mrs. E. D. Conger and Mrs. A. Sprowl, both of Canada, and Mrs. D. Ellman of California; one son, Dan, in California. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. N. C. Parsons, Thursday, January 24, at 2 p.m. from the Sunrise Baptist Church under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment, Enterprise Cemetery.
CARLSON, Anna Deyon, age 58, of Route 1, East Stanwood, passed away at her home Sunday, May 14, (1950) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Carlson had been a resident of the Bellingham area her entire life and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. Surviving relatives include her husband, Gunard; three sons, Jack, William and Robert Deyon, all of Route 3, City; three grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Joe Frank, of Blanchard, and Mrs. Jack Apple, of Bellingham. Rosary will be said Thursday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. within the Church of the Assumption. Requiem mass will be said Friday, May 19, at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. Bernard Cremer officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home.
CARLSON, Anne - Funeral services for Miss Anne Carlson, 76, retired Skagit County Health Dept. nurse, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday (1963) at the Aaron Light Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.
CARLSON, Annie, age 65, of 1701 McKenzie Avenue, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, August 27, (1950). Mrs. Carlson had resided in this community for the past 40 years, and had been a member of Our Saviours Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives are one son, Carl, of Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. Anne Paradise of Seattle, and Mrs. Bertha Fisher of Oakland, Calif.; one grandchild, Edwin Carlson, of Bellingham; two brothers, Ed Olson of Aberdeen, and Jess Olsono of Everett, and mother, Mrs. Harley Stoddard. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Haugen, Wednesday, August 30, at 11 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View. Casketbearers will be Pete Johnson, John Peterson, Gunnar Carlson, Fred Fowler, Louis Moneete and M. Slater.
CARLSON, Arlo E., 65, of 205 Reeds Lane, Everson, died Saturday, July 9, 1994, at home. At his request, no services will be held. Mr. Carlson was born on March 3, 1929, in Bismark, N. D., to Segius (Geehn) and Albert Carlson. He married Patricia Williams on Nov. 18, 1950, in Chinook, Mont. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion Everett Post. He was a retired truck driver. He is survived by his wife of the family home; sisters Evelyn Pearson and Segius Gumm of Minneapolis; daughter P. J. Hafner; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Inurnment will be at Greenacres Memorial Park.
CARLSON, Arnold John, age 73, of 4129 51st Ave., Seattle, passed away in that city Tues. Feb. 22, (1983). Mr. Carlson had resided in Seattle for the past 22 years. He was a professor at Seattle Pacific University for 12 years, was past president of the Seattle Pacific Emeritis Faculty, retired Capt. of the U. S. Navy, a member of the Bellwood Presbyterian Church of Bellevue. He leaves to survive his wife Marjorie of the family home; 1 son, Douglas of Buchanan, New York; daughter, Marilyn Carlson Pettitt of Redmond; 2 grandchildren; a brother, Alden Carlson and a sister Eleanor Carlson Sawyer, both of Seattle. Funeral services will be held Thurs. Feb. 24 at 12:30 p.m. in the Lummi Island Cemetery with Rev. David VanBoven officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. [b. Jan. 25, 1909 Seattle]
CARLSON, Arthur C., age 69 of 2627 Russell, passed away Sunday, October 23, (1966). Mr. Carlson was formerly owner of Mac's Steak House, Burlington, a veteran of World War I and a member of the Mt. Vernon Elks Lodge. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Rose B. Carlson of the family home; 1 brother, Walter J., of Bothell; 4 sisters, Mrs. Ellen M. Johnson, of San Diego; Mrs. Olga Haugen of Eugene, Oregon; Mrs. Wilma Perran and Mrs. Evelyn Sather, both of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 27 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Kenneth Daugs officiating. Interment Bay View.
CARLSON, Arthur H. - Funeral services for Arthur H. Carlson, age 87, who died in a Bellingham hospital on Sunday, April 15, 1990, were conducted on Tuesday, April 17, at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Revs. Larry Olsen and Earl Crouse officiating. Burial followed in Sumas Cemetery. Mr. Carlson, 9352 Sumas Rd., Sumas, was born on Nov. 7, 1902, in Minneapolis. He was married to Stella Vorland in Eagle Grove, Iowa, on June 13, 1931. For many years he was employed as a roofer in Duluth, Minn. where he was also a member of the Eagles Lodge and the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local #96. In 1975 he and Stella moved to Sumas, where he was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church and active at the Sumas Senior Center. He was also an avid fisherman and hunter. He is survived by his wife, Stella; a daughter, Harriett and husband Wally Lowe of Lynden; two sons, Roger Carlson and wife Lavida of Birch Bay and Al Carlson and wife Geri of Sumas; nine grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; a sister Margaret and husband Bill Swanson of Minneapolis; a sister-in-law, Dolly Johnson of Robinsdale, Minn.; and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by five younger brothers and two younger sisters. Memorials may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church or favorite charity. Services were under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
CARLSON, August, age 83, of Star Route, Marietta, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, March 29, (1951). Mr. Carlson had been a forty-year resident of this community and had been a butcher and packing house operator. Surviving relatives are four brothers, Frank, of Everett, and Carl, Gustav and Sven, all in Sweden. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Haugen Monday, April 2, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.
CARLSON, Barbara Jo, age 8, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Carlson of 1802 Larrabee Avenue, passed away at a local hospital, Thursday, February 7, (1964). Barbara Jo was a student at the Larrabee School and was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Surviving aside from the parents, are one sister, Judith Merle, at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Turner, of Enumclaw; also a number of uncles, among which are E. Ray and Willard Carlson, of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Haugen, Saturday, February 9, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
CARLSON, Carl A., age 50, of 507 State St., passed away at a local hospital Sunday, Nov. 22, (1953). Mr. Carlson had been a life resident of this community and had been employed as a foreman with the Bellingham Warehouse Co. Deceased was a member of the Jr. Order of United American Mechanics and Bellingham Lodge No. 194, B.P.O.Elks, and had attended Our Saviours Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives are one daughter, Miss Judith M. Carlson, of Bellingham; three brothers, Willard H. Carlson and E. Ray Carlson, both of Bellingham and Albert L. Carlson of Whidbey Island. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Haugen Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
CARLSON, Carl G., age 94 of Blaine passed away in a Blaine rest home Saturday, June 30, (1962). He had been a resident of Blaine since 1920 and was a retired farmer. There are no known survivors. Funeral services will be held at the McKinney Funeral Home, Thursday, July 5 at 10:30 a.m. Burial following in the Blaine Cemetery.
CARLSON, Carl W., age 59, of Portland passed away in that city Saturday, April 16, (1966). He was a former resident of Bellingham; a veteran of World War II and was a member of the Portland Teamsters Union. Survived by his mother, Mrs. Sigarid Carlson; 1 sister, Mrs. Ida Olson, both of Bellingham; 3 nieces, Mrs. Arlene Oley of city; Mrs. Lorraine Newell of Enunclaw; Mrs. Geraldine Weiler of Kent; 5 great-nephews; 7 great-nieces and 1 great-great-niece. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 21 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Elder C. A. Shepard officiating. Interment Enterprise Cemetery under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
CARLSON, Carrie Mae of Bellingham died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 1995, at Highland Convalescent Center. She was 77. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Savannah, Ga. Born Nov. 3, 1918, to Mark and Hattie Harrell Hughes in Lyons, Ga., she graduated from Toombs County High School in Georgia. She married Robert F. Carlson on April 24, 1945, in Ridgeland, S.C. Mrs. Carlson worked an an assembly line person and machine operator at Union Camp and American Can Co. for a short time. She and her husband moved to Bellingham in 1990 to be near their daughter. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church and enjoyed crocheting, gardening, fishing and crabbing. She was preceded in death by her husband on Feb. 23, 1995, and by her son, Robert F. Carlson Jr. Survivors include daughter Mary E. Swanson of Bellingham; brother Horace Hughes of Columbus, Ga.; sisters Lucille Lanigan and Elsie Santschi, both of Savannah; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
CARLSON, Cathy Jo, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold M. Carlson of 3109 Birchwood Avenue, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, July 1, (1954). Other survivors include one brother Buddy, at home; grandparents Mr. and Mrs. David Carlson and Mr. Chester Baer all of Ferndale. Graveside services will be conducted by the Rev. John E. Parrott Tuesday July 6, at 9:30 a.m. within Greenacres Memorial Park, under the direction of Harlow-Hollingsworth.
CARLSON, Charles, age 75 years, of Clipper, Washington, passed away suddenly in a local hospital, Wednesday, Aug. 17, (1960). Mr. Carlson had resided in this community for the past 12 years and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints; he was a retired motorman of the Salt Lake Transit Railways and a member of the Teamster's Union, Local No. 83, of Salt Lake City. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Niema of Deming; three sons, Harold and Charles, of Turlock, Calif; 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; also two brothers, Duane Carlson of Pasco and Rudolph of Long Beach, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Lydia Johnson, Salt Lake City, Mrs. Cora Bullock of Pleasant Grove, Utah, Mrs. Alba Lloyd of Sacramento, Calif., and Mrs. Grace Chamberlain in Oregon; also many other relatives. Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 19, at 10 a.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Elder Percy L. O'Neil officiating. The remains will then be forwarded to Salt Lake City, Utah, for services and burial in that city.
CARLSON, Charles F., age 90, of 1509 East Victor St., passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Feb. 28, (1957). Mr. Carlson had been a resident of this community the past 50 years, was a retired saw filer, and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving relatives include the widow; Sigrid at home; a daughter, Mrs. Ida M. Padovan of Bellingham; a son, Carl W. Carlson of Portland, Ore.; 3 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, and a cousin, Fred Sundstrom of Ferndale. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Elder Hugh D. Jeffries Tuesday, March 5 at 1 p.m. Final resting place Enterprise Cemetery.
CARLSON, Charles G., age 91, of 2814 Meridian Street, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, May 2, (1946). Mr. Carlson had resided in this community for the past 34 years and was a member of the Swedish Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives are one son, Harry, of Bellingham; three daughters, Mrs. Charles Gibbs, of Fawnskin, California, Mrs. Harold Brown and Mrs. Ed Schild, both of Bellingham; also 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. O. A. Quall, Saturday, May 4, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
CARLSON, Clara J., age 92 of Bellingham, WA, passed away Wed., Nov. 12, 1997 in Bellingham. She was born Dec. 9, 1904 in Barton, ND to John and Kari (Engeland) Johnson. A resident of Whatcom County for 90 years, Mrs. Carlson was actively involved at St. John's Lutheran Church where she was a member. She enjoyed tatting and embroidery. She was preceded in death by 2 husbands, Nels T. Nelson in 1946 and Henry V. Carlson in 1973; 3 brothers, Bernard, James, and Clarence Johnson; 3 sisters, Ida Strand, Anna Larson and Mabel Fosse. She is survived by her daughter, Lorraine Kirk; grandson, Randy Kirk; brother Alfred H. & wife Erlene Johnson all of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Friday, Nov. 14, 1997, 1:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Marvin Knutzen officiating. Arrangements under the direction of Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
CARLSON, Claude H., age 70, 3100 Birchwood Avenue, passed away in Cloverdale, B.C., Wednesday, August 28, (1963). Mr. Carlson resided in Bellingham the past forty-seven years, and was a Deputy Sheriff for twenty years before retiring. He was twice Commander of Peace Arch Post No. 86 at Blaine, a member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion; present Commander of Veterans of World War I, Whatcom Barracks No. 255, and Past Chef de Gare, 40 et 8. Surviving are his widow, Sarah O., at home; one daughter, Mrs. Dolores Eastman, city; two grandchildren and one sister in Sweden. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Richard T. Stussi Tuesday, September 3 at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
CARLSON, Clifford A., formerly of Bellingham, died Monday, March 7, 1994, at a Mount Vernon nursing home. He was 81. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Hawthorne Funeral Chapel in Mount Vernon with the Rev. Mark Johnson officiating. Ashes were placed in Hawthorne Memorial Park. Born April 4, 1912, to Carl and Mary Carlson in Bellingham, he attended school in Bellingham. In the 1950s and '60s, he worked as a commercial gillnet fisher in Bristol Bay off Alaska. He also worked as a carpenter in Seattle and Bellingham. Retired in 1963, he moved to Mount Vernon in 1982. He married Katherine Bemelmans on March 31, 1991, in Mount Vernon. Survivors include his wife; sons Gene Carlson of Bellingham, Steve Hilliard of Bow and Tony Carlson of Portland, Ore.; daughter Rikki Bannister of Everett; stepson Karl Bemelmans of the Netherlands; stepdaughter Maria Luft of Vancouver, B. C.; brother Mel Carlson of Ocean Shores; sister Marian Wittren of Bellingham; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Hawthorne Funeral Home in Mount Vernon.
CARLSON, Cora L., age 77, formerly of 2222 Williams Street, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, April 29, (1956). Mrs. Carlson had resided in this community for the past 56 years and was a member of the Calvary Pentacostal Church. Surviving relatives include: one son, Cecil Stohr of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Mary Purnell of this city; one brother, Jim Byron; numerous nephews and nieces including Mrs. W. I. Carter and Mrs. Roy Dixon of Bellingham, and Mrs. Lottie Davis Bymers and Mrs. Virginia Wallace of Seattle; nephew, Wayne Byron. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Joseph E. Wilderman, Wednesday, May 2, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Woodlawn.
CARLSON, David, age 82 of 1746 Trigg Road, Ferndale, passed away Friday, September 4, 1981. Mr. Carlson had been a resident of Ferndale since 1912 and is survived by his wife, Esther; 5 sons, Daniel of Sequim; Gerald, Harold, Ernest & Lowell, all of Ferndale; 3 daughters, Rosalie Bellingar of Ferndale; Mavis Smith of Bellingham; Joy Rodriguez of Burlington; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. Robert E. Johnson Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. in Enterprise Cemetery. Burial under the direction of Moles Funeral Home. [b. Sept. 7, 1898 in Bigstone County, MN]
CARLSON, Della Leona, age 83, of 2715 Alabama St., Bellingham, passed away Thurs., April 3rd, (1986) at Shuksan Nursing Home. She was born Dec. 22, 1902 in Bayview, WA. She had lived in the Bellingham area since 1925. Surviving are her son William & his wife Peggy Hughes of Bellingham; daughter, Beverly Greenland of New York; 3 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. At her request no services will be held. Cremation arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
CARLSON, DeVere M., Sr., age 79, of 3127 Haynie Rd., Custer, passed away in Bellingham Mon., Nov. 25th. He had been a Custer resident for the last 14 yrs., and prior to that lived in Garden Grove, CA. He was a member of the Sunrise Baptist Church, and the International Order of Foresters of CA. He was preceded in death by his brother LaClare in May 1963. He leaves to survive; his wife Gladys; 1 son, Devere Carlson Jr. and his wife Joyce of Pasadena, CA; 3 daughters: Sharon and her husband Gene Hofferber of Auburn, WA, Carol and her husband Bob Lucia of Federal Way, WA, Ann and her husband Terry Graham of Riverside, CA; 2 sisters: Vivian Mapes of Longbeach, CA, Avis Dunlavy of Lakewood, CA; 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial services will be conducted Fri., Nov. 29th at 10:00 a.m. at Sunrise Baptist Church with Pastor Lee Greene officiating. Cremation arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
CARLSON, Dorothy Jean - A memorial service for Dorothy Jean Carlson, 60, of 9661 Van Buren Road will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Clearbrook Lutheran Church in Lynden. The Revs. John Leaf and Eric Ranum will officiate. Mrs. Carlson died Sunday (Jan. 6, 1991) at Pioneer Ridge Healthcare in Ferndale. She was born April 4, 1930, in Seattle to A. E. and Blanche Borjesson and lived in Whatcom County for more than 30 years. Survivors include her husband, Carl R. Carlson of the family home; sons Paul V. Carlson of Bellingham and Glen A. Carlson of Lynden; daughter Valerie J. Rhodes of Aberdeen; brothers Bill Jorjesson and Don Borjesson, both of Oregon; sister Eileen Tiedeman of Oregon; three grandchildren (Angela, Belinda & Brian J. Rhodes); and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
CARLSON, Edith L., age 59, of 3830 196th St. S. W. Alderwood Manor, passed away in a Seattle Hospital Friday, June 16, (1961). A former 30 year resident of Whatcom County, Mrs. Carlson had resided in Alderwood Manor for the past 19 years. She was employed in maintenance at Boeing; was a member of the Teamster's Aeronautical Union; was a former member of the Garden Street Methodist Church. Survivors are one son, Virgil William Carlson, of Kirkland; one daughter, Miss Bernice V. Carlson, of Alderwood Manor; three grandchildren; three brothers, Homer Reed, in Kentucky, Robert Reed, of Everett and Leslie Reed, of Seattle; one sister, Mrs. Velma Elliott, of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Don Swerdfeger Monday, June 19 at 3:30 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.
CARLSON, Edith M., 97, of 1409 13th Street, Bellingham, passed away on Saturday June 26, 1993 at Bayside Care Center. She was born in Boelous, Nebraska on May 26, 1896 to Vincent and Mary Kosch. She attended Bellingham Business College and on October 5, 1920 she married Willard Carlson in Bellingham. She worked as a bookkeeper for Claus Brothers Meat Market in Bellingham for over 25 years until her retirement. Edith lived over 75 years in Whatcom County and was a member of the Washington State Meat Cutters Assoc. and The Elks Club 194 of Bellingham. Her hobbies were sewing, gardening, cooking and crocheting. Survived by two daughters, Jean and husband William Boyer of Bellingham and Lee and husband Roger Aho of Palm Springs, CA; two grandsons, Greg Roberts and wife Aleta and Don Roberts, all from Bellingham; three great-grandchildren, Melanie and Lisa Roberts of Bellingham and Allen Roberts of Yakima. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
CARLSON, Edith T., age 59, of 1200 19th Street, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, June 5, (1962). Mrs. Carlson was a 29-year resident of this community; a member of Faith Lutheran Church; Order of Vasa, and the Order of Amaranth. Survivors are her husband, Gunnar E., at home; one daughter, Mrs. Howard Gerard; two grandsons, Gordon and Kent Gerard, all of Bellingham; one brother, Per Seger, in Sweden; five sisters, Mrs. Amanda Peterson, Bellingham; Mrs. Marie Hegstrom, Mrs. Augusta Anderson, Mrs. Agnes Hoglund and Miss Emma Seger, all in Sweden, and many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor E. E. Olsenius on Friday June 8, at 1 p.m., followed by burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.
CARLSON, Edmund W., of 103 Carters Dr., Bellingham, passed away Wed., May 28th, (1986) as a result of a logging accident at the age of 31. He had been a lifetime resident of Bellingham, graduating from Bellingham High School in 1974. He leaves to survive his wife, Tamara; 1 son, Joshua; 1 daughter, Alysha, all of the family home; his parents, Billy & Laura Carlson; 2 brothers, Kenneth & wife Darlene Carlson, Gregory & wife Deann Carlson, all of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held Mon., June 2nd, 11 a.m., in St. Peter's Church, Deming. Interment Kendall Cemetery with Pastor Ken Koeman & Pastor Tim Lann officiating under the direction of the Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
CARLSON, Edwina B., age 50 of 1237 Hannegan Road passed away at the family home Friday, March 14, (1958) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Carlson had resided in Whatcom County for the past 27 years, and was a member of the Laurel Grange No. 208, Seattle Weavers Guild and the Retail Clerks Union. She leaves to survive her husband, Wimfred (sic) F. Carlson at the family home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rice of Vancouver, Wash.; two sons, James F., of Seattle, Hubert W. of the family home; five grandchildren; one brother, John Rice of Vancouver, Washington, 2 sisters, Mrs. Wiletha Godejohn of Milwaukie, Oregon and Mrs. Jackie Imholz of West Sacramento, Calif. Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, March 18, at 1:30 p.m. from the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Norman B. Harrison officiating. Interment Greenacres.
CARLSON, Edward L., age 73, of 1006 Larrabee St., passed away in a local hospital Tuesday January 2, (1962). A retired Warehouseman for P.A.F., Mr. Carlson was a 32-year resident of Bellingham and was a member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors are his widow, Abbie, at home; three brothers, Hugo, Arthur and Oscar Carlson, all of Portland, Oregon; nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Dr. Ritchie D. Ocheltree Thursday, January 4 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
CARLSON, Elmer "Ray" age 64, of 2715 Alabama St., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, October 5, (1958). Mr. Carlson had resided in this community for the past 60 years; was a member of the First Spritualist Church and the Modern Woodmen of America; was a warehouse foreman for the P.A.F. for 47 years. Survivors are his widow, Della L., at home; two daughters, Mrs. Elmerine Strickland, of Columbia Falls, Mont., and Mrs. Viola Coumbs, of Guam; one step-son, William R. Hughes, of Bellingham; one step-daughter, Mrs. Beverly Birkland, of Marysville, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; one brother, Willard Carlson, of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Calvin Moore Wednesday, October 8, at 1 p.m. Cremation.
CARLSON, Elsie "Babe" W., age 59, 1701 Larrabee, passed away in a local hospital on Tuesday, July 31, (1962). Mrs. Carlson was a lifetime resident of this community; was the widow of Leo Carlson, who passed away in 1957, and was a member of Culinary and Beverage Workers Union No. 529. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Carl Gerner, city; one granddaughter, Susan Gerner, city; three brothers, Merle Barnhart, Ferndale; George Barnhart, city, Jack of California; four sisters, Mrs. Irene Meyer and Mrs. Pearl Moore, both of Bellingham; Mrs. Gertrude Barker, Tacoma; Mrs. Cecil Linseth, Seattle, and nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Dr. Ritchie Ocheltree, Friday, Aug. 3, at 1:30 p.m., followed by cremation.
CARLSON, Emil, of 1228 N. State, passed away Sunday, April 9, (1978). Veteran of WWI. Funeral services will be conducted Fri., April 14 at 10:30 a.m. within the Chapel of Westford Funeral Home with Dr. Lawrence Guderian, Pastor of Garden St. Methodist Church officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
CARLSON, Emil Martin, aged 64 years, was accidentally drowned in the log pond of Washington Co-op Mill at Van Zandt, Wash., Tuesday, September 29, (1942). He had been a resident of Van Zandt for many years and is survived by two brothers, C. C. Johnson of Everett, Wash., Hjalmer Johansen, Van Zandt; also one cousin, John Anderson, Van Zandt. His remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Services will be conducted at the Van Zandt Church, Monday, October 5, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Van Zandt Cemetery.
CARLSON, Erick Arvid, age 60, of 1851 Smith Road, passed away at the family home Wednesday, April 11, (1951). Mr. Carlson had resided here for the past 10 years, was a carpenter and was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Surviving him is his wife, Mrs. Esther C. Carlson, at home; one son, Alvin E. Carlson, U.S. navy, San Diego; three daughters, Mrs. Margaret E. DeLaMare, of Salt Lake City; Mrs. Beatrice L. Byrnes and Miss Barbara D. Carlson, both of this city; three grandsons, and one sister in Sweden. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Everett Montgomery Saturday, April 12, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres.
CARLSON, Erick Gunnar, a local motel owner, died Monday (Aug. 31, 1987) in a local nursing home. Mr. Carlson, 81, 5419 Northwest Road, was born on May 28, 1906, in Farila, Sweden. He came to the United States in 1929 and worked in the Alaska fishing industry for several years. Later, he built and operated two motels in Bellingham. Survivors include a daughter, Dagney Gerard of Bellingham; two grandsons, Gordon Gerard of Ferndale and Kent Gerard of Bellingham; two sisters, Hanna Oster and Margaret Svensson of Sweden; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. today at Greenacres Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in Greenacres Memorial Park.
CARLSON, Erik V. - Bellingham resident for 46 years, Erik V. Carlson, 72, died August 17, (1981). He was born in Sweden (May 16, 1909), was a member of the Painter's Union Local #339, Mt. Vernon, and the Senior Activity Center. He is survived by his close friends Beverly and Kenneth Eggert and family, Bellingham; three brothers, Edwin, Seattle, and two in Sweden; one sister in Connecticut and one sister in Sweden. Services were August 20 at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home.
CARLSON, Erika, age 92 of 1509 East Victor Street, passed away in a local rest home Saturday, February 8, (1964), following an extended illness. Mrs. Carlson was born in Finland and had been a resident here for the past 19 years. Surviving are 2 nieces Mrs. Selma Erzen of Bellingham and Mrs. Edla Erickson of Seattle and one nephew, Mr. Herman Peterson of California. The remains rest at the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. L. G. Vold Tuesday, February 11, at 11:00 a.m. followed by cremation.
CARLSON, Esther - A graveside service for Esther Carlson, 90, of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Enterprise Cemetery with the Rev. Ralph Poulson officiating. Mrs. Carlson, a homemaker, died Tuesday (April 9, 1991) at Mount Baker Care Center. A 75-year Whatcom county resident, she was born June 6, 1900, in Butler, Tenn., to Daniel W. and Katherine Clark. She grew up in the San Juan Islands and spent her youth living with her family in various lighthouses on Steward and Patos islands. She was a member of the Rebeckah Lodge No. 154 of Ferndale. Her husband, David Carlson, died in September 1981. Survivors include sons Daniel Carlson of Sequim and Gerald Carlson, Harold Carlson, Ernest Carlson and Lowell Carlson, all of Ferndale; daughters Mavis Smith of Bellingham, Rosalie Bellingar of Ferndale and Joy Rodrigues of Burlington; 25 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
CARLSON, Esther C., 93, of 2501 E St. died Tuesday at Sehome Convalescent Center. Mrs. Carlson, a homemaker, was born Oct. 29, 1895, in Sweden. She had lived in Bellingham since 1940. She was a member of Calvary Temple in Bellingham and was preceded in death by her husband Erick, in 1951. Survivors include three daughters, Barbara Johnstone, of Portland, Ore., Margaret Spencer of Salt Lake City and Bea Byrnes of Bellingham; a son, Alvin Eric Carlson of Renton; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Ernest Francis Sr. officiating. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
CARLSON, Ethel - Graveside services for Ethel Carlson of Seattle, who passed away at Harbor View Hospital in Seattle, Sunday, July 25, (1982), following an illness, will be held Friday, July 30, at 1 p.m., at Lakeside Cemetery. She is survived by two sisters, Valborg and husband Clinton Irving, and Ebba and husband, Kenneth Allen, all of Seattle and two brothers, Irvin and wife Violet Carlson, and Carl and wife Jean Carlson, all of Clearbrook, two nieces and four nephews. Following the services a coffee hour will be served in the parish hall of the Clearbrook Lutheran Church.
CARLSON, George C. passed away at the Saxon Camp of the Bloedel Lumber Mills Friday, December 13, (1940) following an accident. Mr. Carlson had resided at Van Zandt for the past ten years and was a member of Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union No. 46. Surviving relatives are his widow, Alice Madge Carlson at home; two sons, Kenneth at Deming, and Billy at home; two daughters, Mrs. George Bonner, Deming, and Geanne C. Carlson at home; four grandchildren; his father, Charles, and a brother, Harry at Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Ed shields, Acme, and Mrs. Harold Brown, Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Ray Warner, pastor of the First Christian church, Wednesday, December 18, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Van Zandt cemetery.
CARLSON, George E., age 85, of 890 West Larson Road, Bellingham, WA passed away Sunday, September 19, 1993. Born April 23, 1908 in Kewanee, Illinois, to Fred and Sophia Carlson. He was a Whatcom County resident for 48 years; he enjoyed being with his family, farming and playing cards;; member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and was formerly an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church; employed by Georgia Pacific for 26 years and after retirement he enjoyed fund-raising for Redeemer Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Louise Carlson, April 1, 1982. Survived by sons, Glenn and wife Jean Carlson, of Bellingham, WA; Ron and wife Shari Carlson, of Ferndale, WA; Daughters Lori and husband Bill Matty; Betty and husband Ed Dujmovich, all of Bellingham, WA; 13 grandchildren, Tammy Drury, Linda Fehler, Glenda Griffin, Bill Matty, Jr., Kim Klopp, Lori Matty, Denise Brown, Lynn Leistiko, Michael, Brian and Susan Dujmovich, Treva and Toby Carlson; 5 great-grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. Funeral service will be held Thursday, September 23, 1993, 3:00 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church, with Rev. Richard Husman officiating. Burial at Greenacres Memorial Park. Jones Funeral Home.
CARLSON, Gustaf F., age 80, of 1118 Key St., passed away in a local hospital, Monday, May 22, (1961). A resident of Bellingham for many years, Mr. Carlson leaves to survive three brothers, Arvid Carlson, of Minneapolis, Minn., Frank and Joseph Carlson, in Sweden; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Allen G. Wood, Monday, May 29, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
CARLSON, Gustav, age 50 of 112 Bayside Road, passed away in a local hospital on Tuesday, Sept. 25th, (1962). Mr. Carlson had resided in this community for the past twelve years, where he was employed by the Mt. Baker Plywood Co., was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, the Order of Vast [Vasa?], and a Veteran of World War II. Survivors are his widow, Margit, at home; Mother, Mrs. Esther Swedberg, Tacoma, and one brother, Martin Carlson of Tacoma. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor Don Taylor on Friday, Sept. 28 at 11:00 a.m. followed by graveside services at 3:00 p.m. at Oak Wood Cemetery, Tacoma.
CARLSON, Harold C., age 41, of Route 3, Bellingham, passed away suddenly at his home early Wednesday morning, November 24, (1948). He had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past thirty years, and was a member of the Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives include two brothers, Henry and Arthur Carlson, both of Bellingham, and one sister, Mrs. Clara Ellison, Poplar, Wisconsin. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 29, at 1:30 p.m. within the Monroe Chapel, Ferndale, with the Rev. Rue officiating. Interment in Enterprise Cemetery.
CARLSON, Harold M. died Friday, March 14, 1997, in Tacoma. He was 66. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the home of Myron and Pam Petersen, 5762 Mount Baker Highway. Born March 25, 1930, to David and Esther Carlson in north Bellingham, he grew up in Ferndale. Mr. Carlson lived in Alaska and California and worked as an autobody technician. He married Donna Baer on Oct. 14, 1950. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Jo, in 1954 and by a brother, Al, in 1978. Survivors include sons Dud Carlson of Ferndale and David Carlson of Tacoma; daughters Pam Petersen of Deming and Judy Carlson of Ferndale; brothers Dan Carlson of Sequim, Gerald Carlson of Bellingham and Ernie Carlson and Lowell Carlson, both of Ferndale; sisters Rose Bellingar of Ferndale, May Smith of Bellingham and Joy Rodriguez of Burlington; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
CARLSON, Harry, age 85 of 2819 W. Maplewood, passed away Sun. March 27, (1977). Mr. Carlson was a retired logger, a lifetime resident of this community, a WWI veteran and a member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 American Legion. Surviving 1 sister, Mrs. Mary Esther Schild, City, numerous nieces and nephews. Services Thursday March 31, 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Officers of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
CARLSON, Hermine Moncrief,94, of Bellingham died Saturday, March 11, 1995, at St. Francis Extended Care. Services were private. Mrs. Carlson was born June 4, 1900, to Herman and Marguerite Huber in London, and had been a longtime Whatcom County resident. She was preceded in death by son Ralph Moncrief, sister Frieda Steele-Fogg and brother Ted Huber. Survivors include daughter-in-law Maybelle Moncrief of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
CARLSON, Hubert Allan, age 50, passed away Monday Oct. 9, (1978) at his home in Big Lake, Minn. Mr. Carlson was a former Ferndale resident and is survived by his wife, Irene J. Hunter Carlson; 2 daughters, Christine Ankeny of Seattle and Jacque Aananson of Big Lake; 1 granddaughter, Amisa Ankeny; his parents, David & Esther Carlson of Ferndale; 3 sisters, Mrs. Robert (May) Smith, Mrs. Rose Belenger and Mrs. Ben (Joy) Rodriguez, all of Ferndale; 5 brothers, Daniel, Gerald, Harold, Ernest and Lowell Carlson, all of Ferndale, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Thursday Oct. 12 at the Saron Lutheran Church, Big Lake. Military honors provided at Big Lake Cemetery by the Monticello American Legion Post.
CARLSON, Joseph, 71, of Ferndale, passed away Wednesday, December 14, (1966). A resident of Ferndale 54 years, he is survived by 1 brother, Dave, also of Ferndale. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 16 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Interment Enterprise Cemetery.
CARLSON, Karen A. – A celebration of life for Karen Ann (Hammer) Carlson of Seattle, formerly of Bellingham, will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday in Lincoln Park at Shelter No. 2 in West Seattle. The event will include a memorial service and potluck dinner. Mrs. Carlson died Saturday, April 15, 2000 at her home on Capitol Hill. She was 47. Born April 14, 1953 to Morton and Marie Hammer in Bloomington, Ind., she attended Evanston Township High School and later Whatcom Community College. She was attending the general studies program at Seattle Central Community College. For one decade, she lived with her friend and partner, Robert "Bob" Jaegle. He died in 1988. Beginning in 1984, Mrs. Carlson alternately lived in Seattle and Bellingham. She had previously lived in Chicago. On July 9, 1994, she married Jarrad Carlson in Bellingham. Mrs. Carlson worked in various jobs for various businesses, including American Dental Association of Chicago. She also worked as a receptionist for a Seattle law firm. Mrs. Carlson participated in the 1999 World Trade Organization conference protest in Seattle. Her first husband, Frederick "Freddy" Norman, died previously. Survivors include daughter Noelle Marie Norman of Phoenix; her parents of Bellingham; brothers Chris Hammer of Seattle and Ken Hammer of North Bend; sister Patricia Hammer of Lima, Peru; one grandchild; one niece; one nephew; and other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
CARLSON, Laura L., age 65 of 3046 Birchwood Court, Bellingham, died July 16, 1994, peacefully at home with family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Laura was born in Belmond, Iowa, to Guy and Hazel Lynch, one of four children. Laura met and married Billy Carlson, December 26, 1947 in Bellingham, who survives at the family home. Laura is survived by sons, Kenneth and daughter-in-law Darlene and Grandson Todd Carlson, Gregory and daughter-in-law DeeAnn Carlson. Two other grandchildren in Bellingham, Alysha and Joshua Carlson. Laura leaves three brothers, Dave and Diane Lynch, Fred and Pat Lynch, and Paul and Jean Lynch all of Bellingham, and several nieces and nephews and other relatives. Laura was predeceased by her parents Guy and Hazel Lynch and one son Edmund Carlson. Laura will be greatly missed by all of those who loved her. Laura worked for several years at Newberry's and Robert Burns in retail sales and after her retirement she took up knitting which she enjoyed and traveled with her husband and family and friends in their motorhome. Laura was an avid bowler and she will be missed among her friends in bowling. A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday July 21, 1994 at Van Zandt Cemetery with Rev. Harold Minkler officiating. Arrangements and services are under the direction of the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
CARLSON, Leo, 65, of 1701 Larrabee, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, March 5, (1957). Mr. Carlson had resided in this community for the past 40 years and was a retired brakeman for the St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co. Surviving relatives include his widow, Elsie W.; one daughter, Mrs. Carl Gerner and one granddaughter, Miss Susan Gerner, all at home; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Broughton of Seattle, Mrs. Clara Linnell of Van Zandt and Mrs. Christina Kingsley of Anacortes. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Alfred T. Palmer, Friday, March 8 at 1 p.m. Cremation.
CARLSON, Louise L. - Funeral service for Louise L. Carlson, age 75 of 890 W. Larson Rd., will be Mon. April 5 at 3 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church 858 W. Smith Rd., Rev. Richard Husman & Rev. Carl O. Fischer officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Carlson passed away Thurs. April 1, 1982. She is survived by her husband George; 2 sons, Glenn & wife Jean Carlson, City, Ron & wife Shari Carlson, Ferndale; 2 daughters, Lois & husband Bill Matty, Betty & husband Ed Dujmovich, all City; 13 grandchildren, Tammy & husband John Estigoy, Linda Fehler, Glenda Carlson, Bill Matty Jr., Kim, Lori & Denise Matty, Lynn, Michael, Brian & Susan Dujmovich, Treva & Toby Carlson; 1 great granddaughter, Tonya Fehler, all in Whatcom County; numerous nieces & nephews. Mrs. Carlson was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and had been a resident of this community for the past 37 years. Jones Funeral Home; [b. Oct. 12, 1906 in Russia]
CARLSON, Mable E. - Private family services were held for Mable E. Carlson, age 76, of 1600 22nd St. Cremation. Mrs. Carlson passed away Mon. Jan. 18, 1982. A resident of this community since 1975, she was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist and is survived by her husband Ernst H.; 1 son, Robert A. Reis of San Diego; 1 daughter, Mrs. Della Henkens of Bellevue; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and 1 brother Emery Trahan of Portland, Oregon. Jones Funeral Home. [b. Oct. 11, 1905 WI]
CARLSON, Margaret J. - Retired homemaker Margaret J. Carlson, 73, of Parkway Chateau Retirement Residence in Fairhaven died Saturday, Jan. 18, (1992) at St. Joseph Hospital Campus South Campus. She was born to Fred and Mamie Fowler on Oct. 22, 1918, in Seattle. She lived in Whatcom County virtually all of her life. She married Carl S. Carlson on Nov. 4, 1937, in Bellingham. He survives her in Bellingham. Survivors include her husband Carl Carlson, son Edwin Carlson, sister Frances Fowler and two grandchildren (Katrina & Joshua Carlson), all of Bellingham. Private family services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Westford Funeral Home, with the Rev. Harold Minkler officiating. Burial will follow at Monumenta Cemetery in Lynden.
CARLSON, Maria Sophia, age 79 years, of Everson, passed away Thursday, May 1, (1947). She had been a resident of Everson for the past eleven years, and was a former resident of Clearbrook district. She is survived by her husband, Ludwig; one daughter, Mrs. Carl A. Johnson, of Bellingham; one son, Harry, Lake Bay, Washington; one grandchild, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 5, at 2 p.m. from Gillies Funeral Home at Sumas, with Rev. O. Wallin, Clearbrook, officiating. Interment in Lakeside Cemetery.
CARLSON, Martha, age 78, of 2920 Meridian Street, passed away at a local hospital, Sunday, May 1, (1955). Mrs. Carlson had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 12 years and was a member of the Central Lutheran Church. She is survived by three brothers, Martin R. Christenson of Burlington, Nels and Sigurd Christenson, both in Norway; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Camillo and Mrs. Hardis Svendsen, New York City, N. Y., Mrs. Julia Iverson in Norway. The remains rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist and Jerns Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. O. A. Jacobson Wednesday, May 4, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres.
CARLSON, Olaf I., age 68, of 2114 Iron Street, passed away at his home Monday, June 14, (1954). Mr. Carlson had resided in this community for many years and was a member of the Lutheran Church. He was a retired fisherman and seaman. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Helga Carlson at the home, and a brother, Carl Carlson in Sweden. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. Clarence Haugen, Thursday, June 17, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
CARLSON, Oliver, age 66 of 1554 Northwest 50th, Seattle, passed away Jan. 13, (1976). Mr. Carlson was a member of the Acme Presbyterian Church and was graduated from Mount Baker High School. He was a former resident of Park, Wa. He is survived by his wife, Eunice; a son, Richard of Los Altos, Calif., William of North Bend, Wa.; 1 daughter, Janice Katzeek of Klukwas, Alaska; 3 grandchildren. Services will be held at Wiggins Funeral Chapel in Ballard on Friday, Jan. 16 at 3 p.m. Burial will follow at Saxon Cemetery, Sat., Jan. 17 at 3 p.m.
CARLSON, O. Irving, 75, 5534 SeaVue Rd., Blaine, former lifetime resident of Clearbrook, passed away January 25, 1992. He was born Dec. 22, 1916 in Clearbrook. Irving was a lifetime member of the Clearbrook Lutheran Church where he served many years as a board member and several years as a Luther League Counselor. He was a board member of the Washington State Seed Potato Commission for several years and was a certified seed potato grower from 1942 until his retirement in 1982. He married Violet Guckert Oct. 5, 1939 in Bellingham. Survivors are his wife, Violet, of the family home; two sons, Irving F. and his wife Carmen Carlson of Bremerton and Lynn and his wife Judy Carlson of Bellingham; daughter, Diane and her husband Ken Fruin of Blaine; six grandchildren, Vicki and husband Randy Lindquist, Debbie and husband Al Smutzer, Franklin Carlson, Elvis Ambos, Brandon Carlson; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Carl Carlson of Lynden; two sisters, Valborg Irving of Seattle and Ebba and husband Kenneth Allen of Mt. Vernon. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 1992, at Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Pastor John Leaf officiating.
CARLSON, Peder A. K., age 71, of 1701 McKenzie Street, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, June 19, (1949). Mr. Carlson had resided in this community for the past 45 years and had been a longshoreman. Deceased was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union Local No. 1-7, and Norana, a Scandinavian Singing Society, and leaves to survive, his widow, Annie, at home; one son, Carl S., of Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. Hugh Paradise, of Seattle, and Mrs. Fred Fisher, of Oakland, Calif. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Haugen Wednesday, June 22, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.
CARLSON, Peter Charles - Funeral rites were held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock for Peter Charles Carlson, aged 76 years, who passed away Saturday morning in a Bellingham hospital, from the Purdy & McKinney Chapel. Rev. W. E. Monbeck officiated. Deceased is survived by four daughters: Mrs. Mabel Robbins and Mrs. Myrtle Shaw of Blaine, Mrs. Emma Cirkel of Vellejo, Calif., and Gladys Carlson of Portland; four sons, Arthur of The Dalles, Ore., Peter of Bremerton, Daniel of Roseburg, Ore., and Jule of Chicago, Ill., and twenty-nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
(From the Blaine Journal, February 20, 1941) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
CARLSON, Rose B., age 86 of 702 32nd St., passed away Mon. June 2, (1980). Mrs. Carlson had resided in Bellingham for the past 14 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. She leaves to survive 3 sisters, Mrs. Rene LaCasse, City, and Mrs. Earl Fredrickson of Seattle and Mrs. Walter Carlson of Bothell; numerous nieces and nephews. Mass of the Christian Burial will be offered Thurs. June 5 at 10:30 a.m. from the Church of the assumption, Rev. Patrick Callahan officiating. Interment Bayview, under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. [b. Aug. 13, 1893 MN; deceased husband Arthur]
CARLSON, Roy, age 79, formerly of the Clearbrook area, died Friday, April 29, 1988 in Olympia. He is survived by his wife, Florence of Olympia, two sons, Jim of Huntington, Calif. and Larry of Oakland, Calif., and two grandchildren. He was a member of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers. Memorial services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Olympia.
CARLSON, Sarah Othelia, of 1200 Birchwood Ave., died at Bellingham Care Center Thursday, Nov. 11, 1993. She was 93. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Tim Lann officiating. She was born March 9, 1900, in Mandan, N.D. to John and Hulda (Swartz) Lindor. She was a Whatcom County resident for 75 years. Mrs. Carlson was a member of the American Legion Post No. 7 Auxiliary in Bellingham; Barracks of Whatcom County (for World War I veterans and wives only); and of the Birchwood Presbyterian Church in Bellingham. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Carlson, on Aug. 28, 1963. Survivors include daughter Dee Dee Eastman of Bellingham; grandchildren Sharon Bolling of Indian Springs, Nev., and Kevin Eastman of Bellingham; brother Ernest Lindor of Bellingham; sister Flo Westerland of Bellingham; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
CARLSON, Susanna, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Carlson, passed away Tues., Aug. 2, (1977). Surviving her parents of Blaine; brother, Jamie; a sister, Misty Dawn at home; parental grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Welker; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Jennum, all of Blaine. Graveside services were held Friday, Aug. 5 at 3 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Don Walters officiating, under the direction of Veroske's McKinney Funeral Home.
CARLSON, Tillie, wife of John, 4030 Lakeway Dr., Dec. 25, (1975), 84 years old. Bellingham resident for 54 years. Mother of 1 son Lambert, Arlington, 3 daughters, Bertha Ballrud of Everson, Eleanor Monahan of Seattle & Violet Wallace of Seattle, 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. At her request there were no services.
CARLSON, Victor Martin, age 71 years, of Clearbrook, passed away in Seattle, Monday, July 28th, (1952). He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Clinton Irving, Mrs. Kenneth Allen, Miss Ethel Carlson, all of Seattle; two sons, Irving and Carl, both of Clearbrook; also three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 31st, at 2 p.m. at the Clearbrook Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Clifton Trued officiating. Final resting place, Lakeside Cemetery, under direction of the Gillies Funeral Home at Sumas.
CARLSON, Virginia May, born February 23, 1938 to Thelma and Penn Bowen, died Saturday, November 25, (2006) at Skagit Valley Hospital with her family by her side. Virginia attended Bellingham High School and later graduated from Skagit Valley College. She worked most of her life as an administrative assistant, retiring from Northwest E.S.D. 189 in August of 2003. Virginia enjoyed an "occasional" game of bingo, playing games with the love of her life, "papi," knitting and most of all, watching over her family – providing unconditional love. She is survived by her husband Alfred Carlson "papi" (Lake McMurray), daughter Kay McAdow (Mt. Vernon), sons Chad Savage (Lake McMurray), Howard Hayes (Birdsview), sister Jeanette Woodruff (Port Ludlow). Preceded in death by daughter Jackie Harris (Lake McMurray), step father Charles Hoffman and mother Thelma Hoffman of (Burlington). Virginia was a wonderful wife, mother, grandma, sister and friend who will be missed everyday, forever in our lives. Services will be held Saturday, Dec 2 at 11 a.m. at Hulbush Funeral Home in Burlington.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Dec 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
CARLSSON, Gust R., 89, of 2151 Washington St., Ferndale, died in a Bellingham nursing home March 4, 1992. He was born to John and Mina Carlsson Jan. 12, 1903, on Orebro, Sweden. Mr. Carlsson lived in New Jersey before he moved to Whatcom County 15 years ago. He attended Triumph Lutheran church and First Baptist Church, both of Ferndale. Survivors include a brother, Sven Carlsson of Seattle; four sisters in Sweden; numerous nieces and nephews; and a long-time family friend and companion, Irene Carpenter of Ferndale; and an extended family. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the Ferndale Baptist Church with the Rev. Ralph Poulson, assisted by the Rev. Joel Lohafer, officiating. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
CARLSSON, Lloys, age 42, 3628 Meridian, passed away at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Tuesday, May 25, (1976), the result of a scuba diving accident. A former Seattle resident, Mrs. Carlsson had resided in Bellingham for the past 8 years. Surviving husband, Eigil "Ike" Carlsson; a son, Michael and 2 daughters, Kristen and Lisa all of the home; her mother, Mrs. W. L. Raymond of Seattle and a sister, Mrs. Phillip Frink of Seattle. Memorial services will be held Thursday, May 27 at 11 a.m. at the Epithany Episcopal Church, 38th & E. Denny Way, Seattle. Cremation at Bonnie Watson Funeral Home in Seattle.
CARLSTROM, Antone, age 87, formerly of 110 Main St., Lynden, passed away on Thurs. Dec. 6, 1979. A retired farmer, Mr. Carlstrom was born in Sweden [Aug. 18, 1892] and had been a county resident for 75 years. A member of the Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Lynden, he had served with the U.S. Army during WWII, and was married to Maud Buckley in Bellingham on July 27, 1933. Mrs. Carlstrom died in 1963. He is survived by 2 friends, Cobie Holleman and Mrs. Martha Houg, both of Lynden. Graveside services will be conducted on Mon., Dec. 10, at 10 a.m., Greenacres Memorial Park, Rev. Robert Vermeer officiating. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
CARLSTROM, Maud, age 76 of Rt. 1, Custer, passed away in a local hospital Thursday March 21, (1963) following an extended illness. A long time resident of Whatcom County she was a member of Jehovah's Witness. Surviving are her husband, Anton, 2 sons, Lyle Leavelle of Bellingham and Marvin Leavelle of Reno. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, Monday, March 25 at 2 p.m. Mr. Don Hayes officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
CARLSTROM, Victor, age 82 years, of Custer, Route 1, passed away at a local hospital following a lingering illness, Tuesday, April 27, (1948). He had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past forty-two years, and leaves one son, Anton, of Custer, to survive. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale, Friday afternoon, April 30, at 3 p.m. with Rev. A. H. Johnson officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
CARLTON, Edward, age 63 years, former resident of Blaine, passed away in Stillwater, Minnesota, Thursday, October 9, (1947). Surviving are one son, Ansel Carlton, of Olympia; three grandchildren; his mother, Lena Carlton, Stillwater, Minnesota; one brother, Sherman Carlton, of Portland. Remains will be received by the McKinney Funeral Home at Blaine, Monday, October 13. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning, October 14, from the St. Ann's Catholic Church in Blaine, Father William J. O'Brien, officiating. Interment in Sumas Cemetery.
CARLTON, Oktobre Rae, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Stanley W. Carlton Jr., of 1446 Franklin St., passed away in Tacoma Mon. Nov. 23, (1981). Besides her parents she is survived by paternal grandparents, Stanley & Etta Carlton Sr., of Tacoma; maternal grandmother, Mary Lee Hadley of Bremerton. Funeral services were conducted Wed. Nov. 25, at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Lann officiating. Followed by cremation. [b. Oct. 24, 1981 in B'ham]
CARLYLE, Charles, age 82, of 2717 Pacific Street, passed away at the family home Wednesday, October 4, (1950). Mr. Carlyle, a resident here for the past 40 years, was a retired associate of the Bellingham Bedding Company. He attended the St. James Presbyterian church, was a member of the Woodmen of the World, and was a charter member and past president of Aerie 31, F.O.E., holding office in 1920-1921. Surviving relatives are his widow, Rose, at home; his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Anne Carlyle, of Seattle. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James Martyn Wilson and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Saturday, October 7 at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.
CARLYLE, Rose, age 84, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, January 11, (1964) following an extended illness. Mrs. Carlyle had been a lifetime resident of Bellingham and leaves to survive 1 sister, Mrs. Minnie Huston of city, 3 nieces. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, January 14, at 4 p.m., Rev. Arthur Bezanson officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

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