WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     CAS - CAZ


CASAD, LaLani Ann, 22, of 2213 Wilson St. died Saturday (May 4, 1991) at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after a boating accident off the southern tip of Whidbey Island. She was born July 3, 1968, in Everett. She graduated from Marysville High School in 1986 and moved to Bellingham in 1988. She worked as a nurse's aide at a nursing home and later as a cashier in Bellingham. Survivors include a son, Adam Richardson of Bellingham; mother and step-father Delaura and Dewey Hoag of Bellingham; grandfather Roy Casad of California; two brothers, Kevin Casad of California and Tom Casad of Bellingham; and numerous other relatives. A service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ralph Poulson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

CASE, Arline Dent, age 68, of 2615 N. Shore Rd., Bellingham. She passed away Fri., Nov. 20, 1981. She was a past member of the Congregational Church & was married to her husband Harold in 1968. She leaves to survive her husband, Harold; 2 daughters, Irene McSorley of Kirkland & Jacqueline Stroup of Bellingham; 1 brother, Harry Solley of Bellingham; 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Mon., Nov. 23, 1981 at 10:30 a.m. in Bayview Cemetery with the Rev. Vincent Crane officiating. Service arrangements by Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [b. Jan. 24, 1913 Bellingham]

CASE, Barney J. "B.J." 91, of Olympia, died Monday, Sept. 28, (1992) at his residence. He was born on Aug. 8, 1901 in Edgar Springs, Mo. to John G. and Sarah (Richardson) Case. He was raised and attended schools there and married the former Dorothy M. Welch on Jan. 24, 1932. They moved to Nooksack, WA in 1951 and to Olympia in July 1992. Mr. Case had been employed by the Great Western Lumber Co. for 40 years. He was a member of the Goshen Church in Whatcom County. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy M. Case of Olympia; two sons, Buddy Case of Olympia and Garland Case of Bellevue; three daughters, Betty Jean Wood of Salem, Mo., Bonnie Clipson of Kirkland and Marilyn Case of Bothell; one sister Ella Collier of Rolla, Mo.; six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 1st in Woodlawn Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Bill Peters of Goshen Church officiating.

CASE, Charles C., of 1025 19th St., passed away at home Friday, November 28, (1958). Mr. Case was a retired farmer, having farmed on the Marietta Rd. for 47 years. He had resided in Bellingham for the past three years; was a member of the Seventh Day Church of God, and leaves to survive his widow, Jennie, at home. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Elder Ed Remington Tuesday, December 2, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

CASE, Claude O., age 56, 521 North 14th St., Lynden, passed away Fri., Oct. 21, (1977). Born in Byron, Okla. Mr. Case was a retired superintendent of Lynden public schools and had served in that capacity from 1967 to 1976. Prior to that he had been the superintendent of the LaCenter School District. In 1949 he received his bachelors degree from the University of Oklahoma and returned in 1956 to receive his masters degree. A veteran of WWII. He was a member of the Lynden Methodist Church and was also a member of Lynden Lodge No. 56, F&AM Scottish Rite Lodge in Bellingham, Lynden Chapter No. 12 Order of Eastern Star and the National Education Assoc. On May 7, 1944 he was united in marriage to Lucille Bamford in Hayes, Kansas. Besides his wife, Lucille, he is survived by 2 daughters, Nancy Leigh Trople in Vancouver, Wa., Mrs. Carol Rhea Shananhan in Pahoa, Hawaii; one son, James E. in Bellingham; three grandchildren, 5 brothers, Frank in Alva, Okla., Don in Hutchinson, Kans., Harold in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Floyd in Cimmaron, Kans. and Gene in Conroe, Tex. and is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Delores Mason of Russel, Kans.; 2 sisters-in-law, Mrs. Verla Case in Hutchinson, Kans., Mrs. Lela Case in Wichita, Kans. and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Mon., Oct. 24 at 1:30 p.m. in the Lynden Methodist Church, burial will follow in the Lynden Cemetery. Services will be conducted by Gillies Funeral Home.

CASE, Dayton L., age 71, of 2801 Orleans, passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 4, (1953) at the family home. Surviving is his wife, Mrs. Grace Case. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, February 9, at 2 p.m. within the chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home with the Rev. George Ackley of the Silver Beach Community Church officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

CASE, Diane M., age 26, of Iron St., B'ham, passed away Tues., Aug. 9, (1977). Diane had resided in Lynden & B'ham all her life. She is survived by her daughter, Neko of B'ham. Her mother, Mary Ann Dubbs of Lynden. He dad, Nick Dubbs of Sumas. 1 brother, Larry of B'ham. 2 sisters, Debra Dubbs of B'ham. & Judy Peterson of Redondo Beach, Calif.

CASE, Dick, age 47, of 1114 Nevada St., passed away Monday Sept. 12, (1989) if a heart attack. Born Jan. 3, 1942 in Bellingham, he had been a lifetime Bellingham resident. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1960; attended Arizona state University; graduated from Western Washington State College (WWU) in 1967; had been a teacher and coach at West View Elementary School in the Burlington Edison School District for 22 years. He married Mary Jo Young in Bellingham in 1965. He had played a major role in the administration and organization of Bellingham Men's Slo-Pitch Association for many years; had been a pitcher on many slo-pitch teams through the years and was a member of the Umpire's Association. Survivors include his wife of 24 years Mary Jo Case of the home; 3 daughters, Julie, Kerri and Marla, all of Bellingham; his mother, Esther Case of Bellingham; a sister, Shelley Minge & her husband Mike Minge of Bellingham; a brother, Donald Case of Los Angeles, CA. He will also be missed by many more relatives and friends. Services will be held Fri. Sept. 15 at 3:00 p.m. at St. James Presbyterian Church. Westford Funeral Home.

CASE, Eva Cora, age 79, of Rt. 2, Everson passed away in a local hospital Friday, March 15, (1957). Miss Case had resided in that community for the past 49 years and was a member of the 7th Day Church of God. Surviving relatives are her brother, Charles C. Case at home. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted Monday, March 18, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Lynden Cemetery.

CASE, Genevieve C., 2268 No. Shore Drive, age 61, passed away Sunday, May 22, (1966). Mrs. Case with a fifty-five year resident of this community, and was a member of the Congregational Church; Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58, OES; White Shrine of Jerusalem, Nazareth No. 12, and was a charter member and past President of F.O.E. Aerie No. 31 Auxiliary. Survivors are her husband, Harold; a son, William Case of Fairbanks, Alaska; seven grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Charlotte Paus, city, and a brother, G. Earl Blackstock of Seattle; also nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted by Rev. J. Vincent Crane and officers of Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58, OES Thursday, May 26 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial Greenacres Memorial Park.

CASE, Grace M., age 98, of 1200 Birchwood, passed away Tues., Nov. 5, 1985. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 85 years. Surviving, a niece, Lucille Reichenberg of Port Angeles; a nephew, Arthur Wissner of Calif. Graveside services will be held Thurs., Nov. 7th at 10 a.m. in Bayview Cemetery with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [b. Dec. 10, 1886 Council Grove, KS; wid. of Dayton Case]

CASE, Harold, age 87, of 2515 Vining St., died Wed. Sept. 6, (1989) in Bellingham. Funeral services will be Fri. Sept. 8, 3 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, with ritualistic rites by officers of the Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 F&AM. Burial Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Case was born Nov. 7, 1901 in Antigo, Wisconsin, and was a resident of Bellingham since 1910. He was a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 F&AM and a 65 year member & past master of BPOE Lodge No. 194. Survivors include 7 grandchildren, Michael & Vincent Case of Victoria, B.C., William Case, Theresa Rushing, Gloria Beers, all of Bellingham, Steven & Patrick Case, of Homer, Alaska and 15 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

CASE, Harold, age 72, Friday Harbor, passed away Tues. Jan. 19, (1982) in a local nursing home. Survived by his wife Irene; 2 sons, John in Africa & Robert in Portland; 4 grandchildren. Services will be Sat. Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. in the Presbyterian Church, Friday Harbor. Local arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home. [b. Sept. 16, 1910 in Guthrie, Okla.]

CASE, Hela, 81, 2515 Vining St., died Monday (Mar. 11, 1987) in Bellingham. He was born Aug. 20, 1905, in Antigo, Wisc., and had been a resident of Bellingham for 75 years. Mr. Case was a member of the Lumber & Sawmill Workers Local 2667. Survivors include a brother, Harold Case of Bellingham; a sister, Dorothy Sarjeant of Richmond Beach, Wash.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Bayview Cemetery, with the Rev. Roger Johnson officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

CASE, Ida M., age 99, of 2410 Monroe St., passed away at her residence April 20, (1959) following a short illness. Mrs. Case had resided in Bellingham for the past 20 years. She was a member of the Townsend Club. She leaves to survive three daughters, Mrs. Clara Brennan and Mrs. Julia Hubert, both of this city, and Mrs. Goldie Robertson of Grants Pass, Ore.; two sons, Charles Case of Yakima and Fred P. Berger of Charlestown, Mass.; one granddaughter and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 22, at 10 a.m. from the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. W. W. Goodrow officiating. The remains will be forwarded to Yakima for interment.

CASE, Jennie Catherine, age 86, of 1025 19th St., passed away at home Wednesday, Jan. 25, (1961). A former resident of Deming for many years, Mrs. Case had resided in Bellingham for the past 2 1/2 years. Survivors are two brothers, Riley Bryan of Laguna Beach, Calif.; and Lloyd Bryan of Boonesville, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Mary Robien of Boonsville, Mo.; many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor P. E. Gerard, Monday, Jan. 30, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

CASE, John Wesley, age 59 years, of 1568 Rural Avenue, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, November 4, (1945). Mr. Case had been a resident of this community for the past two years and was a member of the United Brethren Church. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Laural Glen Case; two sons, Charles B. Case, of Willamette, Oregon, Dale Case of the U.S. Marines located in the South Pacific; one daughter, Mrs Henry Klee, of Colfax, Wash.; three brothers, Claude Case, of Arlington, Wash., Will Case, of Brownsville, Oregon, Walter Case, of Spokane; four sisters, Mrs. Iva Dills, of Sacramento, Calif., Mrs. Otis Jackson, of Ocean Lake, Oregon, Mrs. Ward Forest, of Vancouver, B. C., and Mrs. H. D. Surirenga, of Conner, Montana; also six grandsons, two granddaughters and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were conducted from the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home Thursday, November 8, at 1:30 p.m., with the Rev. Ray S. Wagoner, of the First Christian Church, officiating, followed by cremation.

CASE, Laura, age 87, of 2726 Alderwood, passed away Sat. Feb. 9, (1980). Mrs. Case had been a life resident of Bellingham, was a member of the Marietta Community Church and was at one time employed by the Dept. of Social & Health Services. She leaves to survive 2 nephews, Roy Saxton of City and Robert Saxton of Moraga, Calif.; 1 niece Frances Lynch of Washington, D. C. Funeral services will be held Wed. Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. within Greenacres Mausoleum with Rev. Dave VanBoven officiating. Followed by cremation, under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. [m. Jack Case 1946]

CASE, Sarah J., age 88 years, 1543 Humboldt street, this city, passed away Sunday morning, June 10, (1945) after two weeks illness. Mrs. Case had resided in Bellingham for the past thirty-seven years and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving relatives include one daughter and one son, Miss Eva Case, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Charles Case, of Everson Route 2. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 13, at 2:00 from the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, with Rev. C. Elroy Shikles officiating. Interment will be made in the Lynden Cemetery.

CASE, William M. - Graveside services for William M. Case, age 63, of Homer, Alaska, will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, Chaplin Otto Zylstra officiating. Mr. Case died Tues. July 29, 1986. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 16 in Fairbanks, Alaska for 18 years; serviced in US Army in WWII. Survived by 2 daughters, Theresa Rushing & Gloria & husband Gene Beers, all City; 5 sons, Bill & wife Mary Case of City, Vince Case, Michael & wife Carol Case, all Victoria, B. C., Patrick & wife Susan Case, Homer, Alaska, Steve Case, Fairbanks, Alaska; father, Harold Case, City; 15 grandchildren. Jones Funeral Home.

CASEY, James Herndon, age 80 of Bellingham, passed away at home July 15, 2007. He was born to Paul D. and Georgia Casey on January 2, 1927 in Fort Sam Houston, TX and moved as an infant to St. Paul, Minnesota. He served in World War II in the Army, and then returned to St. Paul where he graduated from the University of Minnesota and was employed as a development specialist by the 3M Company for 35 years. He had a lifelong interest in airplanes and boats and spent many happy hours in the air and on the water. Jim is survived by his wife of 58 years, Cathy; his two daughters Catherine Casey and Patty Janke; his son Cliff Casey; and his nine fine grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all of his family. Private family services will be held to celebrate his life.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jul 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

CASEY, James Walter - A private family service for James Walter Casey, 1244 Grant St., will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 37. Born Feb. 14, 1959, in Tacoma, he lived in Whatcom County since 1967. A restaurant worker, he graduated from Bellingham High School in 1977. Survivors include his parents, Clark and Mickey Casey, of Desert Hot Springs, Calif.; sisters Mary Ellen Hathaway of Palm Desert, Calif., and Alice Kemp of Monroe; brother Clark Casey Jr. of Ferndale and other relatives.

CASEY, Lawrence J., age 73 of 2416 Broadway passed away Thursday, July 21, 1982. Mr. Casey had resided in Bellingham for the past 25 years and was the owner of The L. J. Casey Excavating Company. He was a member of Trowts Unlimited and Bellingham Elks Club. He leaves to survive his wife Florence M.; 1 sons Michael of Valley Springs, Calif.; 3 daughters, Patricia McDermott of Palm Desert, Calif., Pamala Duke of San Diego and Penelope Wilson of San Francisco, Calif.;; 2 step-daughters, Sharon Calabrese of Grandview, Wash. and Susan Shoemaker of Custer; 3 step-sons, Douglas Winterburn of Renton and Bill and Stephen Winterburn of City; numerous grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services will be conducted Monday, July 25, at 2:00 in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with John Langlitz officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. [b. Dec. 27, 1919 Enid, OK]

CASEY, Roger Allen, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Casey of Rt. 2, Lynden, passed away soon after birth Wednesday, Aug. 10, (1960) in a Bellingham hospital. Surviving besides his parents are one brother, Rex Allen; one sister, Debra Lynn, of the home; his grandmother, Mrs. Hazel Wright and Mrs. Hazel Redmond, both of Spokane. Graveside services were held Friday, Aug. 12, at 1:30 p.m. in Greenacres Babyland with Rev. Clifford S. Johnson officiating. Services in charge of Moles' Monroe Funeral Home.

CASHEL, Mary Gene, age 75, passed away in Bellingham Mon., Sept. 28, 1987. She had been a resident of Bellingham for 15 years and had been active Alcoholics Anonymous. She was involved in the establishment of the East Side Community Mental Health Center in Kirkland, and served on their board of directors for several years. She is survived by 2 daughters, Adele Allard of Bellingham, Joan Krebill of Santa Cruz, Calif.; 5 grandsons, Hudson & Sam Allard, Norman, Peter & Jeffrey Kerbill. Memorial services will be held Sat., Oct. 3rd, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dave Sims officiating. [b. Sept. 2, 1912 in Almota; burial Greenacres]

CASHILL, Dennis Patrick, 32, 6080 Church Road, Ferndale, died in Bellingham Aug. 2, 1990. He was born Nov. 21, 1957 in Corpus Christi, TX and came to Whatcom county in 1976. Surviving him are his parents, John and Doris Cashill of Ferndle, brothers Reilly Boos and wife Tinker, Corpus Christi; Louis Boos and wife Shirley, Marietta, GA, John W. Cashill, Jr. and wife Becky, St. Louis, MO, Kevin D. Cashill, Ferndale and other relatives. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by R. Brian McGovern, Mon. Aug. 6, 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Ferndale. Cremation by Greenacres Crematorium.

CASHILL, Doris G., age 78, of 6080 Church Road, Ferndale, passed away at home Sunday, July 12, 1992. She was born Jan. 15, 1914 in Fort Pierce, FL and has been a Ferndale resident for 16 years. Prior to that she was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Ferndale. Mr. Cashill was preceded in death by her daughter, Marlen Chittester in Nov. of 1977, and her son Dennis Cashill in Aug. 1990. She was a very loving wife and mother. She married John Cashill in Jacksonville, FL on Feb. 8, 1947. Mrs. Cashill is survived by her husband, John Cashill of the family home, 4 sons, Reilly Boos and wife Tinker of Corpus Christi, TX, Louis E. Boos and wife Shirley of Marietta, GA, John W. Cashill, Jr. and wife Becky of St. Louis, MO and Kevin Cashill of the family home; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A vigil service will be Tues., July 14, 7:00 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home Chapel, and a funeral mass will be offered by Fr. Lawrence Robinson, S.J. on Wed. July 15, 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

CASIMIR, August, age 52, of Beach Star Route, passed away Friday, June 8, (1962) in a local hospital. Mr. Casimir had been a resident of Whatcom County for 28 years and was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife Margaret, 4 daughters, Florence Casimir, Mrs. Lila Kelly, Mrs. Violet Jefferson, Mrs. Mary Martin, 5 sons, Alvin Casimir, Gordon Wilson, Mike Wilson, Jim Wilson and Gary Wilson and 38 grandchildren, all of Lummi Reservation. Rosary will be recited in the family home Monday, June 11, at 7 p.m. Holy mass will be offered by Father Joseph Dakin in St. Joachim's Church, Tuesday, June 12 at 9 a.m. Interment will be made in the Lummi Cemetery under the direction of the Moles' Funeral Home.

CASIMIR, Elmer Francis, age 46 of Everson passed away Thurs., Feb. 2, (1984). He leaves to survive one sister in Seattle and a brother in Mission, B. C. Also several cousins including Alvin & Florence Casimir, and Lila Kelly all of Lummi. Prayer services will be held Sun., Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Mass of the Christian burial will be offered Mon., Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. at St. Joachim Catholic Church, Lummi. Interment Lummi Cemetery under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

CASIMIR-POWELL, Jaimie Jeannelle, infant daughter of Carlene Casimir and James W. Powell of 7687 Francis Ln., Blaine, passed away at home Sun., Dec. 15, (1985). Besides her parents, she is survived by 2 brothers, Frank Buckner of B'ham, and Paul Powell of Oregon; 2 sisters, Tonja Buckner of B'ham, Melaah Powell of Seattle; grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Casimir Sr. of B'ham, and Mr. & Mrs. Howard Powell Sr. of Olympia; great-grandmother, Mrs. Ura Watson of Sacramento, CA; also, numerous aunts, uncles and other relatives. Rosary services will be Tues., Dec. 17th at 7:00 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home conducted by St. Joachim's Catholic Church Prayer Group. Mass of the Angles will be offered by Fr. Jack Buckalew Wed., Dec. 18th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Lummi Reservation Cemetery. [b. Nov. 4 in B'ham]

CASIMIR, John August, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Casimir Jr. of 2935 Kinley Way, passed away Wed., Sept. 20, 1978. Also surviving are 1 brother, Paul at home; grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Casimir, Sr. of Lummi; Mr. & Mrs. Moses Thompson of Granger, Wa.; numerous aunts and uncles. Mass of the Angels will be offered by Rev. Phillip Bloom, Sat., Sept. 23 at 12 noon in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial under the direction of Moles Funeral Home in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.

CASKEY, Amelia Josephine, age 81 of Bellingham, died October 26, 1997 at Mt. Baker Care Center. She was born May 19, 1916 in Klawock, Alaska to Josephine and Edward (Peratrovich) Smith. She came to Bellingham to attend WWSU, graduating with a BA in Education in 1948 and in 1962 she received her MA in Psychology. Amelia married Carl F. Caskey Sept. 15, 1934 in Seattle. She began her career as an Art teacher in the Burlington-Edison Elementary School, 1958-1959, School Psychologist at Burlington-Edison School Dist. 1959-60 and also a Guidance Director. She was a member and past president of the Assn. for Childhood Education, Dist. President of Personnel and Guidance Assn., member of the Washington State Psychologist Assn., Washington Education Assn., NEA, Delta Kappa Gamma President 1958-1960, Order of Eastern Star, Toast Mistress Club and Fairhaven Ladies Lions Club. Amelia was an award winning artist and painter. She also enjoyed ceramics and knitting. She was proud of her Tlingit heritage and will be extremely missed by all who knew her. She leaves to survive her beloved family, husband, Carl Caskey of the family home; son, John Caskey and wife Toni of Camano Is.; daughter, Mary Russell and husband Raymond of Kirkland; grandchildren, Kim Caskey of Marysville, Laurie Caskey-Schreiber and husband Tom of Everson, Bryan Caskey of Tacoma, Matthew Caskey of Everett, John Russell and wife Reina of Renton, Chris Caskey Russell of Eugene, OR, Patrick and Michael Russell both of Kirkland. Graveside service will be held at Bayview Cemetery 1:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 1997 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

CASON, Virgil William - Funeral services for Virgil William Cason, age 65, of 7011 Tall Cedars Lane, Ferndale, will be Wednesday, August 29th at 3 p.m. in the Ferndale Ward of the Church of Latter Day Saints. Bishop Ron Ulberg officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Cason died Saturday August 25, 1984. He had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1970, was a member of the Ferndale Ward of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints & also was a member of the VFW. He is survived by his wife Muriel E.; 3 children, Billy Randle & wife Linda Cason, Redmond; Briarley Jeane White, Dawson Creek, B. C.; Robert Perry & wife Carol Cason, Centerville, Utah; 10 grandchildren; 1 sister Nina Knighten, Condon, Oregon. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home. [b. April 27, 1919 in Lone Rock, OR]

CASPER, Margaret (Peggy), age 77, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Thursday, January 1, 1998, in Bellingham. Peggy was born January 11, 1920 in London, England, to Patrick and Dorothy (Day) Hardy. Peggy graduated from Blaine High School in 1940 and worked for Boeing in Vancouver during the was. On March 12, 1945, she married Larry Casper in Vancouver, B.C. She was a buyer for the Bon Marche, retiring after 28 years. Peggy belonged to the country club, the Elks Club, and the VFW. She enjoyed golf, bridge, traveling, and gardening. Survivors include her husband Larry and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 1998 at Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

CASPER, Rosa J., age 90, of Blaine passed away Tuesday, July 24, (1973) in a Blaine nursing home. Mrs. Casper came to Blaine in 1904 and lived most of her life in Blaine. She is survived by two sons, Chris Casper of Seattle and Larry Casper of Bellingham. One daughter, Mrs. Lillian Bruland of Bellingham. Five grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Private family funeral services were held Friday, July 27 in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel with the Rev. Leonard Ericksen officiating. Cremation followed services.

CASS, Esther, age 70 of LaGrande, Oregon, passed away in that city Friday, June 24, (1966). She leaves to survive 1 brother, Bernard Reynolds, of this city; 2 sisters, Mrs. Florence Blum of Reno, Nevada, and Mrs. Mary Hardine of New Westminster, B. C., many nieces and nephews among whom are Charles and Bernie Reynolds, both of this city. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, June 29 at 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

CASS, Victor R. - A former Maple Falls resident, Victor R. Cass, 77, of Seattle passed away at home July 8, 1993. He is survived by his wife Sibyl; two daughters, Linda Beach Noon and husband Tom of Seattle and Beverly Race and husband Dave of Bellingham; a son, Roger Cass; and six grandchildren. He retired from Pacific Northwest Bell in 1982. He was a member of Haller Lake United Methodist Church, Telephone Pioneers and Quarter Century Wireless Association for over 50 years, Northend Amateur Radio Club, Lake City Camera Club, Smokies R.V. Club and BPOE No. 1800 Lake City. Memorial services were held July 17 at Haller Lake United Methodist Church.

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CASSELL, Nona Mae, age 102, of 700 32nd St., passed away Tues. June 22, (1982). Mrs. Cassell had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 10 years and was formerly a resident of Colville. She was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and leaves to survive 1 son, Frank & daughter-in-law Catherine of this city; 1 daughter, Daisy & son-in-law Alva Loiselle of Colville; 7 grandchildren, Betty & husband F. Murray Haskell, Frankian (sic) & husband Ray Scott, both of this city, Dorothy & husband Bill Dowd and Bill & wife Iris Loiselle both of Spokane, Helen & husband Otto Heitan of North Port, Donna & husband Les Fore of Livermore, Calif. and Jim Look of Santa Clara; 26 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren. Services are pending at Westford Funeral Home. [b. Apr. 14, 1880 Shamrock, MO]

CASSELMAN, Robert Sutherland, age 88, of 2100 Electric Avenue, Bellingham, WA passed away Saturday, January 22, 1994. Born August 1, 1905 to Jennie Robertson Casselman and Henry Howard Casselman in Fargo, North Dakota, he attended public schools and North Dakota Agricultural College in Fargo. He clerked in his father's drug stores before he joined the U. S. Army in 1940. When World War II broke out, he re-joined the Army and served with the Armed Forces in Europe until July, 1945, when he was honorably discharged. He resumed working in Fargo drug stores then moved to Van Nuys, California in 1947 where he joined forces with his brother, David Caselman, in a paint and wallpaper store. He retired in 1963. Member of Elks and Eagles lodges, Van Nuys, CA. Robert was a Methodist. He moved to Bellingham in 1983. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Margaret and Cathryn; his brother, David Casselman. Survived by his sister, Audrey Casselman Schonberger of Bellingham; numerous Canadian and American cousins; nieces and nephews. Memorial service Friday, January 28, 1994, 10:00 a.m. Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Reverend Harold Minkler officiating. Cremation.

CASSIDY, Alice Isabella, age 57, passed away at a Bellingham hospital, Wednesday, August 18, (1948) following a lingering illness. She had been a resident of Blaine for the past 35 years. She is survived by one daughter, Isobel Cassidy, Blaine; seven step-children; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Wansborough, Toronto, Ontario; one brother, Thomas Close, of Capetown, South Africa. Funeral arrangements are pending at the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine.

CASSIDY, Elizabeth - Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Friday Harbor for Mrs. Elizabeth Cassidy, 72, of 2531 Elm street, who passed away Saturday morning (July 1939) following a residence in this city for the past twenty years. The deceased came here from San Juan island, where she was reared and grew to womanhood. Included among the survivors are the husband, Edward; two sons, Raymond Wotton, Friday Harbor, and Richard Wotton, Los Angeles; three daughters, Mrs. Louise Banker, Oakland, Mrs. Charlotte Krumdiack, Bellingham, and Mrs. Lillian Carter, Friday Harbor, and two step-sons, Earl and Lafe Cassidy, the former of Seattle and the latter of this city.

CASSIDY, Kenneth Patrick, age 20, of 1400 W. North St., passed away Tues. Oct. 5th, (1976) in Redding, Calif. He was a graduate of Bellingham High, attended WWSC and was attending the Bell & Howell Institute, in Phoenix, Arizona. He is survived by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Terry Cassidy, three brothers, Gary, Larry & Fred and one sister, Mrs. Roger Sahlin all of Bellingham. His grandparents, Prof. & Mrs. J. Kenneth Pearce, Santa Barbara, Calif, and Mrs. Mayne Cassidy, city. Uncles, aunts & numerous other relatives. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Westford Funeral Home. [auto accident]

CASSIDY, Larry L., age 29, of 1114 Easton St., passed away Fri. Oct. 29, (1982). Mr. Cassidy had been a life resident of Bellingham and is survived by his father Terry of this City; 2 brothers, Gary of City & Fred of Seattle; 1 sister, Gerryann Sahlin of City; several nieces & nephews. Memorial services will be held Wed. Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard Ericksen officiating. [b. Aug. 7, 1953]

CASSIDY, Lois S., age 57, of 600 So. State, passed away Fri. Oct. 29, (1982). Mrs. Cassidy had been a life resident of Bellingham, was a member of the Bellingham Country Club & the Bellingham Yacht Club. She leaves to survive her husband Terry L. of the home; 3 sons, Gary & Larry, both of this City and Fred of Seattle; 1 daughter, Gerryann Sahlin of City; 8 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, November 2 at 1:30 in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard Ericksen officiating. [b. Feb. 18, 1925 B'ham]

CASSIDY, Mayme E., age 85 of 1507 D St., passed away Thurs. Feb. 19, (1981). Mrs. Cassidy had been a life resident of Whatcom County and she leaves to survive her son & daughter in law, Terry & Lois Cassidy of this city; 4 grandchildren Gerry Anne Sahlin & Terry F., Larry & Gary Cassidy; 7 great-grandchildren; 6 sisters, Linne Kitrell of Lebanon, Oregon, Etoile Cook, Lauretta Harris, Leona Gilfilen, Irene Noyes, Rose Walling, all of this city; 1 brother, Homer Pack of Lebanon, Oregon; numerous nieces & nephews. Cremation. Arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home. [b. Sept. 8, 1895 Laurel, WA]

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CASSIDY, Ursula A., age 82, of Bellingham, passed away Monday, March 7, 1988. She was born July 5, 1905 in New Jersey & has been a resident of this community for the last 4 years. She attended Sacred Heart Church, wrote poetry & enjoyed reading. She is survived by 3 sons, J. Robert Cassidy & wife Sara of Bellingham, Richard J. & wife June of Virginia & Donald L. of Los Angeles; brother, John Lynch of New Jersey; 2 sisters, Marie Frueller & Dorothy Van Benschoten, both of New Jersey; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Rosary will be 4 p.m. Wed., Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 Thurs., Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father David Linehan officiating.

CASSILS, Anna M., age 67 years, of 409 Fourteenth Street, passed away at a local hospital Tuesday, July 14, (1953) following a lingering illness. She had resided in Bellingham since 1901. Mrs. Cassils leaves to survive one daughter, Mrs. Ardith Everson; one sister, Mrs. Ella Casto; and one grandson, Gary C. Everson, all of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 17, at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bellingham-Dahlquist [Bingham-Dahlquist] Jerns Funeral Home. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.

CASSILS, Anna M. - Graveside service for Anna M. Cassils, age 93, of 1200 Birchwood, will be Tues. Dec. 28 at 1 p.m. at Bay View Cemetery, with Pastor Galen Johnson officiating. Mrs. Cassils passed away Dec. 24, 1982. She is survived by grandsons, William W. Kirby of Bellingham, Johanne Johnson of Kodiak, Alaska, James Alex of Everett; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; 2 nieces, Ardith Everson of City and Wylla Riley of Coos Bay, Oregon; daughter-in-law, Edith Cassils of Ketchikan, Alaska. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 75 years. [b. April 27, 1887 MN]

CASSILS, Henry A., age 73, of 2309 North Shore Road, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, January 3, (1954). Mr. Cassils had resided in this community for the past 65 years, and was a retired manager of Mercantile stores. He started Cassils Corner in 1921, which is now Nugent's Corner at Lawrence. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Lida B. Cassils, at the family home; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Riley; and a granddaughter Miss Lida L. Riley, both at Agate Bay. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. George Ackly, Thursday, January 7, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

CAST, William "Bill" J., 66 years, 2278 Hawthorne Street, Ferndale, passed away at home, Tues. Nov. 5, 1991. He was born Aug. 6, 1925 in Rush Springs, OK to William and Hazel Cast. He came to Whatcom County in 1946. Mr. Cast retired as a furnace operator from Intalco Aluminum Corp. after 23 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed camping. He also loved gardening and cooking. He married Mela Mulat in Everett, WA on Sept. 19, 1985. She survives him at the family home. Also surviving are sons Michael William Cast of Bellingham, Steven Thomas Cast of Sumner; daughters Linda Calkins of Bellingham, Marykaye Cast of Oregon; step-daughter Cheryl Euper of Bellingham; grandchildren Pamela Van Dalen, Patrick and Jaymie Johnson, Julie Ann Ackerson and Joshua Keough; great grandchildren Marcus, Matthew and Danielle Van Dalen and Krystal Brown. 2 sisters in Oklahoma; 2 brothers in Texas; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 8, 1991 at 2:00 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Harold Minkler officiating. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.

CASTANEDA, Omar Sigfrido of Bellingham died Saturday, Jan. 11, 1997. He was 42. A gathering will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday at Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Born Sept. 6, 1954, to Hector-Neri and Miriam Blanca Mendez Castaneda in Guatemala City, Guatemala, he lived in Bellingham for seven years and was a writer and English professor at Western Washington University. Survivors include son Omar Clark Castaneda of Bellingham; daughter Bleu Chere Castaneda of San Francisco; his mother of Bloomington, Ind.; brothers Kicab Castaneda of Connecticut, Hector-Neri Castaneda II of Michigan and Quetzel Castaneda of Texas; sister Xmucane Castaneda of Michigan; two nieces; and three nephews.

CASTER, Fred Howard, age 62, of 2828 Russell St., passed away suddenly Sunday, September 9, (1956). Mr. Caster had been a resident of this community the past 34 years, was a 25-year member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F. & A. M., Alexander Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion and the United Mine Workers. Surviving relatives include the widow, Lorna at the family home; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Urbick of Everett; five grandchildren; a brother, Arthur caster of Tacoma; six sisters, Mrs. Lillian Quast of Seattle, Mrs. Lulu Pete of Auburn, Mrs. Margaret Ernester of Tacoma, Mrs. Mildred Monroe of Amarillo, Texas, Mrs. Virgie Newman of Seattle, and Mrs. Lirens Brown of Ephrata. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by dr. Margaret Whiteney Kupfer and officers of Alexander J. Hamilton Post No. 7, Wednesday, September 12, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

CASTER, Lorna Mary, age 89, of Everett, passed away March 22, 1986, in an Everett nursing home. Born Nov. 23, 1896, in Streator, IL & a resident of Everett the past 11 years, she had resided in B'ham for 64 years. She was a member of the Unity Church of Truth, the American Legion Auxiliary & BFW Auxiliary & WWI Barracks. She is survived by a daughter & son-in-law Dorothy & Arnold Urbick of Everett; grandchildren Lorna & husband Michael Shea of Fort Peck, MT, Dolores Urbick of Seattle, Rita Dye of Bellevue, John Urbick of Everett, Frank & wife Cheryl Urbick of Everett & Michael Urbick of Pt. Magu, CA & 7 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Howard Caster in 1956. Graveside service Thursday, March 27, Bayview Cemetery, B'ham, 11 a.m. with Rev. Peter Rhey officiating. Purdy & Walters With Cassidy Funeral Home, Everett.

CASTILLO, Juan, age 59, passed away Nov. 21, (1984) aboard the ship Pennsylvania Trader. He was a merchant marine aboard the ship. Survived by his wife & 2 children. The remains are being forwarded to Corpus Christi, Texas for services on Monday Nov. 26 by the Westford Funeral Home.

CASTILLO, Martha, age 64, of 2794 Goshen Rd., Bellingham, passed away Thurs., July 19, 1978 in a local hospital. She was a member of Indian Shaker Church. She is survived by 4 sons, Alexander Billy of Seattle, Elliott Billy of Lummi, Gary Billy of Lummi and Palmer Castillo of Bellingham; 1 daughter, Addie Billy of Seattle, 1 granddaughter, 1 great grandchild; 2 brothers, Norbert Charles of Lummi and Ben Charles of Bellingham. Prayer services will be held 7 p.m. Friday, July 21 at the Westford Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Sat., July 22 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Jasper Andy officiating. Committal will be in Goshen Cemetery.

CASTILLO, Vickie Lynn, age 3, passed away 1:00 p.m. on September 1, 1997 at Swedish Medical Center, Seattle. Vickie was born September 8, 1993 in Bellingham, Washington to Timothy Christopher Castillo and Crystal Hope Castillo of Ferndale. Vickie is survived by her parents; a sister, Keri (10); brothers Timothy (7) and Alfredo (2) all of Ferndale; paternal grandparents Alfredo and Vickie Castillo of Ferndale; maternal grandparents Jr. and Doris Bennett of Michigan; aunts Mary Garza, Janie Alanis, Connie Cantu, Tammy Striegel, and Toni Ochobachi; uncles, Joe Portillo, Rick Castillo and Jerry Bennett. In loving memory we give you to our Heavenly Father to be our guardian angel who will watch over us. You will be in our hearts always. Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 8, 1997. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

CASTLES, William I., age 74, of 715 N. Garden St., passed away Feb. 28, 1989 in Bellingham. He was a resident of Whatcom County since 1947 and was the principal of Mt. Baker High School, 1947-1948 and was Superintendent of Mt. Baker School District from 1948 to 1976 when he retired. He served in the Army Air Force during WWII and received the Army Commendation Ribbon and the Bronze Star. He is survived by his wife Deloris of the family home; 3 sons, James Castles of Houston, TX, Daniel Castles of Portland, OR & Duane Castles of Seattle; 3 grandchildren; 2 brothers, James Castles of Portland, OR & Wesley Castles of Helena, MT; 1 sister, Pearl Castles of Superior, MT. Memorial services will be held Sat. March 4, 2 p.m. at Mt. Baker High School Auditorium with Rev. William Berney officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [b. June 12, 1914 Superior, MT]

CASTO, Ella Johnson, age 61 of 1611 22nd St., passed away suddenly in a local hospital on Wednesday June 21, (1961). Mrs. Casto had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 58 years. She leaves to survive her husband, Walter Casto at home, 2 nieces, Mrs. Marvin Eggert and Mrs. Rudolph Everson both of Bellingham. Rev. D. W. Taylor will conduct funeral services on Friday June 23 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns. Followed by cremation.

CASTO, Glendon West passed away suddenly and with dignity on August 21, 2007, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved mountain biking, skiing, puzzles (crossword and sudoku), gardening, adventure, and spending time with his family. Glen is survived by his loving wife, Yvette; daughters: Arleen Lewis, Karen Casto, Kaylene Flanary and Laura Casto of Bellingham, Trish Casto of Park City, Utah; and stepson David Durbin of Seattle. He was the proud grandfather of Coty, Christopher, David and Justin. A private memorial service was held in Bellingham on August 22.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

CASTO, Walter James, age 77, of 1509 E. Victor, passed away in a local nursing home Fri., Feb. 7, (1964). A 30 year resident of this city, Mr. Casto was a retired coal miner having been employed in the Bellingham mines for 17 years. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Ted Riggle, of Jefferson, Ore., Mrs. Ward Wimbush and Mrs. Doris Subbie both in Oregon; two sisters, Mrs. Ardith Everson and Mrs. Marvin Eggert both of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Helms and Mrs. Ida Burns both in Kentucky; four sons, Emmitt, Robert and Nathan all in Kentucky; several grandchildren. Services will be conducted at the Jones Funeral Home by the Rev. Paul Cantelon Mon., Feb. 10 at 4:30 p.m. followed by cremation.

CASTOR, Ethan Allen, age 79, of 1509 East Victor St., passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, March 8, (1961). Mr. Castor was a retired farmer; had resided in Whatcom County for the past 25 years; was a member of the Garden Grove Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons at Garden Grove, Iowa. the family requests that contributions may be made to their favorite charity. Survivors are two sons, Joe of Bellingham, and R. W. Castor of Portland, Ore.; three daughters, Mrs. James Davis of Corydon, Iowa, Mrs. William Sonnenberg and Mrs. Florence Lindstrom, both of Omaha, Neb.; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ada Southerland of Longview, Wash. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Norman B. Harrison, Monday, March 13, at 1 p.m., followed by cremation.

CASTOR, Ida H., age 77, Glencairn Apartments, passed away at home Sunday, November 22, (1964). Mrs. Castor had resided in this city the past four years. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Rose Scramsky, Mt. Vernon; Mrs. Ole Tweit, city; one brother, William Wolter, Seattle, and nieces and nephews. Private services will be conducted by Pastor Raymond E. Pfleuger Wednesday, November 25 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, followed by cremation.

CASTOR, Mae H., age 69 years, of 2623 Peabody, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, Dec. 20, (1953). Mrs. Castor had resided in Bellingham for the past 20 years and was formerly of Allandale, Mo. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Allandale. Surviving relatives include the husband, Ethan A. Castor at the family home; three sons, Wilbur in California, Robert W., of Denver, Colo., and Joseph D., of Bellingham; three daughters, Mrs. Estelle Sonenberg, and Mrs. Florence Pappas, both of Omaha, Neb., and Mrs. Cleo Davis, of Corydon, Iowa; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph Johnson, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Rex Johnson, of Lawrence, Kan.; one sister, Mrs. Bernice Surdez, of Phoenix, Ariz., and a great number of nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. George Rodenberger, Monday, Dec. 28, at 1 p.m. Cremation.

CASTOR, Minnie, age 75, of 2824 W. Maplewood, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Aug. 29, (1953). Mrs. Castor had been a resident of this community for the past 10 years and was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. Grace MacKenzie of Omak; one son, Ralph Elgie of Daisy, Wash., three grandchildren and one great grandchild, and three sisters, and two brothers. The remains will be forwarded to Omak, Washington for services, to be followed by interment at Riverside Cemetery, Riverside, Washington.

CASWELL, Estella Miller, age 82, of 1420 Forest Street, passed away at her home Wednesday, March 3, (1954). Mrs. Caswell had resided in this community for the past 50 years, and was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Bellingham and the Mother Church in Boston, Mass. There are no known surviving relatives, but she leaves many friends including Ralph Little, her guardian. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where Christian Science services will be read Friday, March 5, at 1 p.m. Cremation.

CASWELL, Perry Addison, age 85, of 3301 Meridian, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, Oct. 29, (1956). Mr. Caswell had resided in this community for the past 52 years and was a retired farmer. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Emilie C. Martin of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home, where services will be conducted by the Rev. S. E. Fosket, Thursday, Nov. 1, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Ten Mile Cemetery.

CATCHING, William Henry, age 84, of 1320 Barclay St., Vancouver, B. C., passed away in that city Monday, March 16, (1959). Mr. Catching was a retired welder and had resided in Vancouver for the past 30 years. Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Mary Strain, of Lynwood, Calif.; two brothers, David and Thomas, both of Seattle; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Thursday, March 19, at 3 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

CATLIN, Frank H., age 53, of 1811 Franklin Street, passed away in Fairbanks, Alaska. Mr. Catlin had resided in Bellingham for the past 10 years, and had been employed as a carpenter for the Pomroy Construction Co. in Alaska. He was a member of the church of the Assumption, and the Carpenters and Joiners Union in Alaska. He was a veteran of the First World War with the U. S. Army, and later served with the U. S. Navy after the war. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Kathryn B. Catlin at the family home; three sons, Kenneth, of Fairbanks, Alaska, Dale, with the U. S. Army in Germany, and Donald, of Bellingham; three daughters, Mrs. Shirley Butenshoen, Mrs. Mary Burleson, and Mrs. Donna Harrington, all of Bellingham; 10 grandchildren; four brothers, Marshall Catlin, of Knoxville, Iowa, Everett Catlin, in South Carolina, Ralph Tribbey, of Beaver Dan, Wisconsin, and Stanley Tribbey, of Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. Emily Haskel, of Mora, Minnesota, and Mrs. Bertha Carlson, of San Diego, Calif.; his mother, Mrs. Nellie Tribbey, of Intersession City, Florida; and many nephews and nieces. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where rosary will be said Thursday, January 29, at 7:30 p.m. Requiem Mass will be read Friday, January 30 at 8:15 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption, Rev. Father Foyle celebrant. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

CATLIN, Kathryn Bridget, age 80, 2501 E Street, passed away Saturday, April 10, 1982. Mrs. Catlin had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 40 years, was a member of the Church of the Assumption, and the St. Anthony Circle. She leaves to survive 2 sons, Kenneth of Pasadena, CA & Donald of Pasco; 3 daughters, Donna Harrington of Pasco, Mary Ellen Lamm & Shirley Butenschoen, both of Bellingham; 28 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Rosary will be said Mon. April 12 at 7:30 p.m. from the Church of the Assumption. Mass of the Christian Burial will be offered Tues. April 13 at 11 a.m. from the Church of the Assumption with Rev. Don Pero officiating. Interment Greenacres under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. [b. Oct. 14, 1901 IA; husband Frank & son Cecil preceded her in death]

CATLIN, Myrtle C. Walker, age 85, of 1200 Lincoln St., passed away Thurs., April 23rd, (1987) in Bellingham. Mrs. Catlin was born Feb. 21, 1902 in Spokane, WA and had been a resident of this community for the last 67 years and was a member of Assumption Catholic Church. She was a retired Registered Nurse and took her training at St. Joseph's hospital where she graduated in 1920. For enjoyment she wrote books & poems. She leaves to survive 2 sons, William G. Waters & wife Bonita of Bellingham, Larry Waters & wife Anita of Blaine; 2 daughters, Patricia Ferry of Bellingham & Virginia Dietz & husband John of Deming; 18 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be held Mon., April 27th, 10:30 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church with Father Madigan as Celebrant. Interment will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. Under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

CATLOW, William Vandervert, born June 17, 1913 in Bend, OR. He graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Forestry. Married Cleora Vaughn in December of 1940. He served 3 years in the Navy during WWII. After WWII he went to work for Puget Sound Pulp & Timber Dept. as a forester. Continuing with Georgia Pacific as Timber Manager until his retirement in 1978. Bill was on the Board of Directors of Mt. Baker Ski Area for 20 yrs. as well as a trustee with the Washington Forest Protection Assoc. and, served on the State Board for Log Scaling and Grading. He was a past member of Bellingham Rotary, Bellingham Yacht Club and Bellingham Golf & Country Club. Bill enjoyed fishing and boating throughout the San Juan Is., Canada and Central America. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Cleora, at the family home in Bellingham; son, William V. Catlow of Lopez Is.; daughter Rena C. Browne & husband Ron of Sandy Pt., Ferndale, wa.; grandchildren, Joanne & Scott Browne of Bellingham; sister Kathryn Erickson of McMinnville, OR; nieces, Jean Goldsmith & Bonnie Erickson of OR. Private family cremation services were held.

CATRON, Malinda C., age 91 of 3302 N. W. Ave., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Dec. 15, (1957). She had resided in this community for the past 2 years and was a member of the Latter Day Saints Church. She leaves to survive, two son, Peter and Charlie Catron, both of Sheridan, Wyoming; 4 daughters, Mrs. Malinda C. Clark, Huntington Park, Calif. and Mrs. Viola L. Sessions of this city, Mrs. Martha Hill of Butte, Montana, and Mrs. Geneva Gamble of Martinez, Calif.; 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren. The remains were forwarded Tuesday, Dec. 17, to Shelley, Idaho, for services and interment by the Westford Funeral Home.

CATRON, Ralph Markley, 90, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1992, in Seattle. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Cemetery, with the Rev. Richard Wyanski officiating. He was born Sept. 8, 1902, in Luther, Okla., to Henry and Nora Catron. A resident of King County for 60 years, Mr. Catron was a member of Teamsters Local No. 174 in Seattle for 45 years. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Catron of Bothell; sisters Esther Hand of Ferndale and Nora Mae Smith of Independence, Kan.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.

CAUFMAN, Mae, of Issaquah, died at home on Dec. 11, 1994 at age 52. Born Dec. 13, 1941 in Bellingham. She was an executive secretary in the health care field. Survived by daughters Melinda Woods of Issaquah, Jennifer L. Woods of Roseville, CA, Tamara J. Hayes of Bellevue; step-father George Rosehall; brothers Del Cochran and Stanley Rosenhall both of Bellingham; sisters Janice Hayes of Albuquerque, NM, Cindi Seymour of Fair Oaks, CA; grandchildren Nathan, Kelsey and Jessika; and finance Scott Biddle of Issaquah. A "Celebration of Life" was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, 1994 at Green Funeral Home, Bellevue. Black clothing was not preferred.

CAUFMAN, Walter, age 70, passed away Thursday, August 6, 1981 in Schenectady, New York. Mr. Caufman was a member of the Masonic Lodge, No. 151 of Bellingham; Garden Street United Methodist Church of Bellingham; Lake Padden Men's Golf Club; Bellingham Yacht Club. Survived by his wife Carolyn; son Ronald of Seattle; John of Clifton Park, New York; brothers, Harold of Bellingham; Robert of Portland, Oregon; 4 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. Cremation was held in New York. Memorial services will be held on Wed. Aug. 12 at 11:30 a.m. in the Garden Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. Edgar Starr & Rev. Julia Brand officiating.

CAUGHEY, Vivian Reed, age 75, of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., was killed in a boating accident recently in Tahiti. She was the daughter of the late Em Reed of Everson. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Greenacres Cemetery.

CAUGHELL, Eathen, age 48 years, 2333 Moore Street, passed away at a local hospital Monday, September 30, (1946). Mr. Caughell had resided here the past twenty-one years and had been in the employ of the P. S. Pulp & Timber Co. Deceased was a member of the Methodist Church in Michigan and of the International Brotherhood of Pulp and Sulphide Workers. Surviving relatives are the widow, Mabel E., at home; three sons, William E., Donald C. and Kenneth L., all of this city; one brother William, in Yakima, and a sister in Michigan. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Roy Leslie Smith, Wednesday, October 2, at 1:30 p.m.

CAULKINS, Alice E. - Services took place at 11 a.m. today for Sedro-Woolley resident Alice E. Caulkins. Miss Caulkins, 89, died Monday (Apr. 15, 1991) at a Sedro-Woolley nursing home. She was born Jan. 31, 1902 in Maple Falls to herman and Veta Caulkins. She moved at age 5 to Everett and graduated from Everett High School. She later earned her teaching degree from the University of Washington and master's degree from Stanford University. She worked as a teacher and a counselor for more than 40 years, primarily in Aberdeen. Miss Caulkins is survived by two close friends, Elsie and Ben Bourns of Sedro-Woolley. A brother and sister preceded her in death. Arrangements were under the direction of Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley.

CAULKINS, Herman Leslie, age 89, of Sedro Woolley passed away Wed., May 9, 1984. He was born April 16, 1895 in Watertown, S. D., the son of Herman & Veta Caulkins. In 1917 he was inducted into the U. S. Army as an Infantryman & was in one of the first divisions to be sent to France during WWI. Upon discharge in 1920, he settled in the Maple Falls area where he was employed as a rural mail carrier for 43 years. In his spare time, he was a farmer & raised Hereford cattle. In 1974 his health forced him to retire & he settled in the Sedro Woolley area. He is survived by a sister Alice Caulkins of Sedro Woolley and cousins in Iowa & Alabama. Graveside services will be conducted Fri., May 11, 1984 at 3 p.m. at Acacia Cemetery in Seattle with Rev. Carlos Shafer officiating. Arrangements under the direction of Lemley Chapel.

CAULKINS, Miss Stella Coulkins (sic), age 85 years, of Maple Falls, Wash., passed away Tuesday, July 21, (1959) in a local rest home following a lingering illness. Miss Coulkins had resided in Whatcom County for the past 50 years and was a former member of the Congregational church in Bellingham. Surviving relatives include one brother, H. L. Coulkins at Burlington, Wash.; two nieces, Miss Alice Coulkins of Aberdeen, and Mrs. E. E. York of Sedro Woolley; also one nephew, H. L. Coulkins Jr. of Maple Falls. The Rev. W. Robert Webb will officiate at graveside services to be held on Friday, July 24, at 11 a.m. in Bay View Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home.

CAUSER, Donald D., age 60, of 2314 Woburn St., Bellingham, passed away suddenly Friday, Nov. 26, 1993 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born August 16, 1933 to Ralph (Red) and Ruby (Sleasman) Causer. Don had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and worked for many years at The Bellingham Herald and later in Industrial Maintenance at Intalco. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He spent his free time camping and going to Reno. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Carole; daughters, Lonni Jensen and Cheri Smith, both of Bellingham; four granddaughters; one grandson; brother, Bill Causer and his wife, Bertha of Edmonds, Wa.; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathleen and Loren Iverson of Bellingham and Diane and Gary Gibbons of Redding, CA; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many good friends. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 1993 at Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Pastor Don Schatz officiating.

CAUSER, Ralph P., age 79, of 611 Carolina, passed away Mon. Sept. 12, 1983. he had been a resident of this community since 1913, was a member of the Pressmens Union and was employed for the Bellingham Herald for almost 50 years. He is survived by 2 sons, Ralph William & wife Bertha Causer of Edmonds, Donald & wife Carole Causer of City; 7 grandchildren, Lonnie Jensen & family, Cheri Causer, George, Gary William, Donald & Ralph Causer; 7 great-grandchildren. At Mr. Causers request thee will be no services. Cremation & inurnment at Greenacres Memorial Park.

CAUSEY, Mary E., age 29 of 411 D St., Blaine, passed away February 25, 1991. She had been a resident of Blaine for the past 11 years. She was CNA at the Pioneer Ridge Health Care. She was also a member of the Birch Bay Baptist Church. She leaves to survive her husband Charles Causey of Blaine; one son Kenny Merrifield; a daughter Jamie Merrifield; her mother Geraldine King all of Blaine; brothers James, Robert, and Randy King all of Utah; sisters Charlotte Campbell of Tacoma, Sally King of Blaine; her grandmothers Viola Epley and Margorie King both of KY. Funeral services will be held Friday March 1 at Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel, Blaine. Final resting place will be in Wasatch Memorial Park in Salt Lake City, Utah. [b. July 11, 1961 Pocatello, ID to James & Geraldine King; m. Charles Causey in April 1990]

CAVALIERE, Frank, age 64, of B'ham passed away Mon., Sept. 16th (1985) at his residence. He was born Aug. 3, 1921 in Pittsburg, CA. He was a retired commercial fisherman & a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife Ruth; 2 daughters, Carolyn Marilley & Marilyn Cavaliere; 2 grandchildren, J. C. Jones & Andrea Jones, all of B'ham; 1 brother, Ratzi Cavaliere; 3 sisters, Carmen Russo, & Josie Aeillo, Monterey, CA & Rose Schavio of Santa Clara, CA. Funeral Mass to be held Wed., Sept. 18th at 7:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church with Father David Lieneahan officiating. Arrangements by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

CAVALLARO, Kathryn, age 66 of Sudden Valley, passed away Dec. 25, (1983) in Blaine. Mrs. Cavallaro is survived by her husband Jack, daughters Michealyn Cavallero of city and Kathryn Lethbridge of McAffee, N. J., two grandchildren: Lisa M. Moon of Cheney, WA and Justine M. Huges (sic) of city, one brother Carl Gatti of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. No services will be held. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [b. Sept. 1, 1917 Cleveland, OH]

CAVALLARO, Santo Patrick, age 69, of 301 Friday Creek Road, Burlington, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 1992 at home. He was born March 17, 1923, in Pittsburg, CA to Mauro and Anna Buremi Cavallaro. Mr. Cavallaro was a resident of Skagit County for the last 3 years and prior to that spent most of his life in Pittsburg, CA. He served in the U. S. Navy during WWII and married Dorthy (sic) Davis in 1946. Survived by his wife, Dorthy of the family home; daughter, Robbie & husband Greg Flynn of Bellingham; son, Maurice Cavallaro & wife Diane of Lodi, CA; 5 grandchildren: Jamie & Audra Flynn of Bellingham, Joshua & Adrian Cavallaro of Lodi, CA and Shawn Cavallaro of Antioch, CA; 2 brothers, Frank Cavallaroo of Antioch, CA and Salvatore Cavallaro of Pittsburg, CA. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 28, 7-9 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home. Graveside service will be Friday, May 29, 10:00 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Father Brian McGovern officiating.

CAVALERO, Anthony, age 65 years, Route 3, Bellingham, passed away at a local hospital, Saturday, June 25, (1949) after an illness of two weeks. Mr. Cavalero had been a resident of Whatcom county for the past 35 years and was a member of the Darigold association. Surviving relatives include, his widow, Mrs. Gertrude Cavalero; two daughters, Mrs. Christine Clapper, San Jose, Calif., and Mrs. Violet Hamilton, Bellingham; a brother, Joseph, in Italy, and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, Tuesday, June 28, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. James Martyn Wilson, officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

CAVALERO, Gertrude E., age 64, of 419 Lakeway, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, Aug. 10, (1955). Mrs. Cavalero had resided here for the past 37 years and was a member of the Broadway United Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Christina Clapper of Spokane and Mrs. Violet Hanley of this city; three grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Anna Lindberry of Everett; one brother, Carl Johnson of Bellingham and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Frank A. Venn, Monday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres.

CAVALLI, Albino B. "Red" age 61, of 1200 Lincoln St., passed away Sun. June 17, 1979. Mr. Cavalli had been a life resident of B'ham & was employed by the Columbia Cement Co., a Veteran of WWII, member of the United Lime, Cement & Gypsum Workers & past president. Member & past trustee of B'ham Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. No. 194. He leaves to survive his wife, Ilda M. Cavalli of the family home; 1 son, Fred of this city; his mother, Mrs. Anna Sartori of city; brother Sam of Portland, 2 sisters Mrs. Sue Parberry & Mrs. Edyth DePaul both of city. Numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Weds. June 20th at 3 p.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, with the officers of the Elks Lodge No. 194 officiating, followed by cremation.

CAVALLI, Ilda M. "Becky" age 60, 1530 James St., passed away Thurs. March 7, (1985). Mrs. Cavalli had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 40 years, was a member of the Emblems Club of the Elks No. 194. She was preceded in death by her husband Red Cavalli in June of 1979. She leaves to survive her son Fred of this city; 1 sister, Loualla Hune and a brother Larry Becker, both of Marietta, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted Mon. March 11 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home.

CAVALLI, Lynda Anita, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albino B. Cavalli of 2412 Broadway, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, May 19, (1958). Besides her parents she leaves to survive one brother, Fred at home; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Sartori of this city, and maternal grandfather, Fred Becker of Marietta, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, May 22, at 11 a.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. E. G. Crider officiating. Cremation.

CAVALLI, Mario, age 39 years, of Chehalis, passed away at a hospital there, Wednesday, February 18, (1948) following a logging camp accident. He was a former resident of Blaine, and leaves to survive the wife, Ann; one daughter, Carol Ann, both of Chehalis; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Cavalli, Blaine; two sisters, Mrs. Joe Crabtree, Lynden, Mrs. Worth Seimers, Blaine. Graveside services will be Saturday morning, February 21, at 10 a.m. at the Blaine Cemetery, under the direction of the McKinney Funeral Home at Blaine. Father William O'Brien will officiate.

Mario Bert Cavalli was born in Ciano, Italy on Nov. 14, 1910, and came to this country as an infant. He attended the Blaine schools having graduated with the class of 1929. He was married Oct. 24, 1943, to Mrs. Ann Waller of Chehalis and had lived in that city for the past eight years. He was injured at the MacDonald Camp of Weyerhauser Lumber company where he was employed as first loader. He was also business agent for the local I.W.A., affiliate of the C.I.O. He passed away Feb 8, in the St. Helen's hospital at Chehalis, suffering from a severely fractured skull and brain concussion. At his bedside were the parents, wife and sisters. Requiem high mass was sung by the entire student body of the St. Joseph's parish school in Chehalis with Rev. Father Charles Kelly as pastor. Acting as pallbearers in Chehalis were fellow members of the Knights of Columbus. The body was brought to Blaine immediately following the services by the John W. Boone mortuary. Special graveside services were conducted by Rev. Father W. M. O'Brien in the Blaine cemetery Saturday morning under the direction of McKinney mortuary. Acting as pallbearers were Joe Bettelli, John Piovesan, Charles Gabbato, Ben Gabbto, Martin Vezzetti and Frank Barber, all lifelong friends of the deceased. Surviving relatives include the widow, Mrs. Ann Cavalli, adopted child, Carol Lee, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Cavalli of Blaine, two sisters, Mrs. Worth Seimears of Blaine, and Mrs. Jule Crabtree of Lynden, also two nieces, Mary and Grace Seimears and numerous other relatives and many friends.
(From the Blaine Journal, February 26, 1948) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

CAVALLI, Mary Cescato, age 71 years of Blaine passed away at her home Saturday, August 15, (1959). Mrs. Cavalli was born in Rivai, Italy, and came to America in 1911, she had resided in Blaine for the past 43 years and was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Blaine and the Altar Society of that church. Surviving relatives include her husband, Ben; 2 daughters, Mrs. Worth Seimears, Blaine and Mrs. Harry Stutzke, Seattle; 3 granddaughters, Mary Seimears Hill, Grace Seimears, both of Blaine and Carol Lee Cavalli, Chehalis; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Mrs. Anna Sartori, Bellingham; also numerous nieces and nephews and many other relatives in Italy. Rosary will be read Sunday, August 16 in the McKinney Funeral Home Chapel Requiem Mass will be read Monday, August 17 at 9 a.m. in St. Ann's Catholic Church, Blaine. Burial in the Blaine Cemetery.

CAVANAUGH, Charles Myron, born June 3, 1912, passed away at home in Bellingham Monday January 27, 1992. Survived by wife Christine; daughter, Charlene; son, Charles Jr.; 2 sisters; 9 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. Services at Westford Funeral Chapel Sat. Feb. 1, 1992 at 11:30 a.m. followed by private family burial. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

CAVE, Edward, formerly of 1621 Douglas, Mount Vernon, passed away at Mountain View Nursing home on Thursday, Sept. 5, 1991 at the age of 98. Mr. Cave was born in Peterborough, England on July 20, 189. to John William and Emily (Williams) Cave. He came with a friend to Vancouver, B. C. at the age of 19. He crossed the border into Sumas and established resident in Whatcom County until moving to Mount Vernon 22 years ago. He was employed as section foreman for the Milwaukee Railroad until retirement at the same time operated a dairy and agriculture farm on the E. Pole Road near Everson. After moving to Mount Vernon, Edward continued to work for neighboring farms and picked corn until he was 92. He loved to fish and hunt and enjoyed working in his own garden. Edward was the oldest living member of the Moose Lodge in Bellingham and was known to have the "strongest handshake there." In Bellingham on Aug. 13, 1919, he was married to Myrtle Dodge. She preceded her husband in death in Mount Vernon in 1987 after 68 years of marriage. Survivors include two daughters; Emily Tilton of Everson and Millicent Markus and her husband Victor of Mount Vernon; seven grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Besides his wife Myrtle, he was preceded in death by a son, John; and a daughter, Beverly; a sister and five brothers. A funeral services was held on Monday in the chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with Wayne Willey officiating. Burial followed in Lynden Cemetery.

CAVE, Emma Harriet, age 73 years, 1444 Ellis Street, passed away at a local hospital, Wednesday, February 23, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Cave had been a resident of Bellingham for the past fifty-three years and was a member of Townsend Club No. 19. The remains rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted at Bay View Cemetery, Tuesday, March 1, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bertha Broyles, officiating.

CAVE, Myrtle P., age 96, 1621 Douglas St., Mt. Vernon, passed away at her home on Mon. May 11, 1987. She was born July 10, 1890 in Halifax, Nova Scotia and she had been a Whatcom County resident for more than 50 years. On Aug. 31, 1919 she was married to her husband Edward in Bellingham and they operated a farm for many years on the E. Pole Rd. before moving to Mt. Vernon 18 years ago. She is survived by her husband Edward at home; 2 daughters, Mrs. Emily & husband Harold Tilton of Everson, & Mrs. Millicent & husband Victor Markus of Mt. Vernon; 7 grandchildren & 15 great-grandchildren & numerous other relatives. Mrs. Cave was also a Gold Star Mother as the result of losing her son John during WWII. She was also preceded by a daughter Beverly Cave in 1939. Funeral services will be conducted on Thurs. May 14 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home with Rev. Willholland Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Lynden Cemetery.

CAVEN, Floss, age 60 years, passed away at a local hospital Monday, Oct. 15, (1945) following an illness of one month. Mrs. Caven had lived in Bellingham for the past thirteen months and was a member of the Methodist church in the East. She is survived by her husband, Henry P. Caven, Bremerton, Wash.; one son, Henry J., Portland, Oregon; three daughters, Mrs. Arthur A. Bridge, Bellingham, Mrs. Charles H. Jones and Mrs. William G. Ostby, Bremerton; eight grandchildren; one brother, Arthur Rue, Peoria, Ill.; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Butler, Terra Haute, Ind., Mrs. Jose and Rachael White, of Trenton, Mo., Mrs. Lindel Reeder and Mrs. Helen Courtwright, James Port, Mo. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. Ray L. Smith, Thursday, October 18 at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

CAVEN, Henry P., age 76, of Port Angeles, passed away in that city Saturday, December 19, (1953).Mr. Caven had resided in Port Angeles all his life, and was a retired interior decorator. Surviving relatives include a son, Henry J. Caven of Portland, Ore; three daughters, Mrs. Elaine Bridge of Bellingham, Mrs. Ethel Jones of Poulsbo, and Mrs. Alyce Otsby of Silverdale, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers: James Caven and Harold Caven, both of Port Angeles; and a sister, Miss Ethel Caven of Port Angeles; and a number of nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where private services will be conducted by the Rev. John Parrott, Tuesday, December 22, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

CAVENDER, Prudence, age 95, formerly of 2501 E St., passed away Mon. May 21, 1979. A resident of Whatcom Co. since 1894, she had made her home in the Blaine-Haynie & Northwood areas prior to moving to B'ham, following the death of her husband, Clarence. Surviving are a brother, Peter Van Wingerden of B'ham. Numerous nieces & nephews. Services will be Fri. May 25th at 10 a.m. in Veroske Jerns Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Julia Brand officiating. Burial will follow at Lynden Cemetery.

CAVENDER, William, age 64 years, well known Whatcom county farmer and pioneer, passed away at his home in Northwood district near Lynden, Friday evening Feb. 9, (1945) after a brief illness. Mr. Cavender was a public utility commissioner, member the Whatcom Co-operative Egg and Poultry Association, Whatcom County Dairymen's Association, Northwood Grange, U. S. Soil Conservation board, Lynden; Lynden township board, and for many years, before he was engaged in farming at Northwood, he was a millwright. Surviving relatives include the widow, Mrs. Prudence Van Wingerden Cavender; a sister, Mrs. Minerva Abbott Durkee, Lynden, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from the Knapp and Knapp Funeral Home in Lynden, Wednesday, February 14, at 2:00 p.m. Interment in Lynden Cemetery.

CAVNAR, Stephean - A funeral for Stephean Shawn Cavnar was at 3 p.m. today at Cornwall Park Church of God with the Rev. Ken Long officiating. Burial was to follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Cavnar, 28, of 1348 Franklin St., died Monday (Apr. 25, 1988) of complications resulting from AIDS. He was a member of Cornwall Park Church of God. He is survived by many friends in Bellingham. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.

CAWKER, Isabelle, 79, of Samish Island died Friday, July 15, 1994, at her home. She was born on April 21, 1915, to Mary and Edwin Bruce in Vancouver, B. C., where she received her education and married Ted Cawker on Jan. 25, 1935. They moved to Bellingham in 1948 and to Samish Island in 1979. Mrs. Cawker was a bookkeeper for various retail stores and was an avid gardener and Vancouver Canucks hockey fan. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary. Survivors include her husband of the family home; daughter Leslie Salkeld of Samish Island; brother Ed Bruce of Vancouver, B. C.; one grandson and numerous nieces and nephews. Private family services and burial were held. Arrangements by the Hulbush Funeral Home, Burlington.

CAYLOR, Elsie A., 80, 208 Lawrence St., Lynden, died Tuesday (April 14, 1987) in Lynden. She was born July 13, 1906, in Hawksbury, Ontario, and was employed for many years as a claims adjuster at Duccomun Metal & Supply Co. in Vernon, Calif. She married Harold Caylor in Las Vegas, Nev., on May 15, 1958. The couple moved to Blaine in 1973 and to Lynden one year later. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lynden. Surviving in addition to her husband are two step-daughters, Shirley Marshall of Whittier, Calif, and Jane Cody of Southgate, Calif.; and two step-granddaughters. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Gillies Funeral Home, with Rev. Hoyt Sherwin officiating. Burial will be in Whittier, Calif. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.

CAYLOR, Harold L., age 85, died June 15, 1988, at the Christian Rest Home in Lynden. He was born July 23, 1902, in Illinois. He moved to this area in 1973 from California, where he had worked for many years in the Los Angeles public schools in maintenance. He married his wife, Elsie Pulford, in 1958 in Las Vegas. She died in 1987. Mr. Caylor is survived by two daughters, Shirley Marshall of Whittier, Calif., and Jane Cody of Southgate, Calif.; and two granddaughters, both in California. Interment was held at Rose Hills Cemetery in Whittier, Calif. Arrangements were by Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.

CAYLOR, Jay Gilkerson, 88, passed peacefully, Oct 5, 2005. Formerly of Ferndale and born in North Bellingham July 2, 1917 to Carrie and Millard Caylor, he attended Bellingham High School and WSU. Jay was employed at Brim Tractor in Lynden before retiring in 1980. After 20 years in California, he returned to Washington in 2003. Jay is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy P. Caylor of Vancouver, WA, children Duane J. Caylor, Prineville, OR and Darlene J. Garrison, Camas; grandchildren, Lauri J. Hoopes, Baker City, OR, Thomas D. Caylor, Shoshone, ID, Brian D. Garrison, Camas, and Cory J. Garrison, Eugene, OR. He leaves six great-grandchildren, a daughter-in-law, a son-in-law, other family, and friends who will cherish his memory. No funeral service is planned.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Oct 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

CAZA, Clara C., age 73, of 2514 Thirtieth Street, passed away at a local hospital Monday, January 8, (1951) following a brief illness. Mrs. Caza was a member of the Sacred Heart Church, and had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 21 years. Surviving relatives include her husband, Joseph E.; a son Floyd A. Davis, of Morton, Wash.; a daughter, Mrs. J. P. O'Neil, of Kellogg, Idaho; four sisters, Mrs. Annie Whitney of Bellingham, Mrs. Mary McCallum of Snohomish, Mrs. Lida Edminston of Gold Bar, Wash., and Miss Rosina Bast of Seattle; a brother, Ed Bast, of Westport; 5 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary will be said Thursday, January 11, at 8 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Requiem mass will be celebrated within the Church of the Sacred Heart Friday, January 12, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. John Shaughnessy, celebrant. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

CAZA, Joseph E., a resident of Eugene, Oregon, passed away suddenly in that city Friday, October 9, (1953) at the age of 85. Mr. Caza had resided in Eugene for the past year and was formerly a resident of Bellingham. He leaves to survive two sons, Mylo Caza of Kodiak, Alaska; Leon Caza of Los Angeles, California, and five daughters, Mrs. Ida Tilbury of Eugene, Oregon; Mrs. Albena Porter of Los Angeles, California; Mrs. Dora Wampler of Blaine; Mrs. Christine Connell of Sumas and Mrs. Cecelia Brown of Prince George, Canada, also 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, October 13, at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Requiem High Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, October 14, at 9:30 a.m. in the church of the Sacred Heart. Interment Woodlawn.

CAZA, Leon E., age 68, who resided in Everett, Wash., passed away in that city Wednesday, Oct. 18, (1961), following a brief illness. Mr. Caza was a former resident of Bellingham and he leaves to survive three daughters, Mrs. Beverly Leiser of Bellingham, Mrs. Juanita Rogers of Seattle, Mrs. Olive Mott of Salem, Ore.; one son, Richard Caza of Seattle; one brother, Milo in California; five sisters, Mrs. Dora Wampler of Eugene, Ore., Mrs. Cecelia Brown of Prince George, Mrs. Christine Connell of Sumas, Mrs. Ida Tilbury of Eugene, Ore., Mrs. Albena Porter of Los Angeles; 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Services will be conducted on Monday, Oct. 23, at 1 o'clock in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home with Rev. Walter R. Naff officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

CAZA, Milo F., age 61, a resident of Greenbank, Wa. passed away Sat. No. 19th (1977) at his home. He was born Jan. 26, 1916 at Plains, Montana. He was a 30 yr. employee of the National Park Service, retired in April 1976. He was a member of the Elks in Moab, Utah, VFW of Three Rivers, Calif. WWII veteran. Mr. Caza was married to Mary E. Woolfolk at Reno, Nevada on Dec. 23, 1960. He is survived by his wife in Greenbank, Wa. 3 sisters, Mrs. Lawrence (Christine) Connell of Sumas, Mrs. Ida Tilbury of Garden Grove, Calif. & Mrs. Cecilia Brown of Calgary, Alberta. Numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside services will be Wed. Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Ferndale. Funeral services under the direction of Hedgcock-Visser Funeral Home of Langley, Wa.


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