WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES CHAR - CHAY
CHARBONEAU, Beatrice, age 74, 4624 Lakeway Drive, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Dec. 1, (1962). Mrs. Charboneau was a forty-two year resident of this community, where she had worked as a Cateress for many years; was a member of The Firs and of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, William Matthews Post No. 1585. Those who wish may make contributions to the Cancer Fund or the Visiting Nurses Association. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Agnes J. Jenson, Oak Park, Ill.; Mrs. Hilda Brown, Iron Mt., Mich.; Mrs. Ruth Miller, Chicago, Ill.; three brothers, Ernest Peterson, Iron Mt., Mich.; Arthur Peterson, Aurora, Wis.; Alvin Peterson, Milwaukee, Wis., and many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Mr. Doug Anderson Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 3:00 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.CHARBONEAU, Paul, age 74, of 4624 Lakeway Drive, passed away at home Tuesday, March 24, (1959). Mr. Charboneau had resided in this city for the past 38 years; was a millworker for the Bloedel-Donovan Lumber Co.; was a veteran of World War I; a member of the William Matthews Post No. 1585, V.F.W. and the F. O. Eagles, Aerie No. 31. Survivors are his widow, Beatrice, at home, and three nieces in Ontario. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Edward R. Rogers, Thursday, March 26, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
CHARLAND, Ida, who resided at 2612 H Street, passed away at the family residence on Sept. 18, (1957) following a brief illness. Mrs. Charland had resided in Bellingham for the past 42 years, was a member of the Church of the Assumption, the Altar Society, and a member of the Legion of Mary. She leaves to survive her husband, Mike Charland; one sister, Mrs. Jerry Paolergio, of Bellingham; also numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary will be recited in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. Requiem High Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Assumption on Monday, Sept. 23, at 9:30 a.m. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.
CHARLEBOIS, Anna, age 77, of Everett, Wash., passed away in that city Thursday, April 3, (1958) following an extended illness. Mrs. Charlebois had been a resident of Everett six years and a former resident of Bellingham. She was a member of Maple Leaf Chapter, OES, No. 58. Surviving relatives include one daughter, Mrs. Marie Vanderway; one son, Antoin, both of Everett; one brother, Antoin Leduc, of Valley Field, Quebec; two sisters, Mrs. Fabiola Duquette, of Fall River, Mass.; Mrs. Melina Leduc of Beaucharnois, Quebec; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 7, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home the the Rev. Donald Kallen officiating, followed by the ritualistic services of Maple Leaf Chapter, OES, No. 58. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.
CHARLEBOIS, Emilien, age 74, of 1241 Franklin, passed away at the family home, Friday morning, November 4, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mr. Charlebois had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 33 years and was a retired farmer. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Anna Charlebois; two sons, Mac E. and Antoine, both at home; one daughter, Mrs. Marie Vanderway, of Everett; four grandchildren, Robert, George, James and Doris May Vanderway, all of Everett; 3 brothers, Marcelin, of Vancouver, B. C., and Joseph and Arthur, both of Montreal, Canada. Many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 7, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with Major A. G. Slous, of the Salvation Army officiating. Interment, Bay View.
CHARLEBOIS, Mac E., age 45 of 1241 Franklin Street, passed away suddenly at the family home Wednesday, February 21, (1951). Mr. Charlebois had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 34 years and was a member of the Eagles Lodge. Surviving relatives include his mother, Mrs. Anna Charlebois; a brother, Antoine; a sister, Mrs. Marie Vanderway; three nephews and a niece, all of Bellingham. Services will be conducted Saturday, February 24, at 10:30 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Elvin S. Hansen, pastor of the St. Mark's Lutheran Church officiating. Interment in bay View Cemetery.
CHARLES, Addie A. - Services for Addie A. Charles, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility, 2616 Kwina Road. Mrs. Charles, 1605 Haxton Way, died Saturday (March 30, 1991) at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born Dec. 6, 1910 to William and Sadie Nanpuya at Nespelem, Wash. Mrs. Charles had lived on the Lummi Reservation for 62 years. Before that, she had been a resident of Nespelem. She was a member of the Nespelem Drum and Feather Club and the Seven Drum Shaker Church of Nespelem. She was a teacher's aide for many years with the Lummi Head Start program. Mrs. Charles attended and participated in Round Drum Celebrations and was a member of the Colville Federated Tribes. She was an honorary committee member of the Kla-How-Yah Days on the Tulalip Reservation. She is survived by daughters Lutie Hillaire and Willetta Jefferson of the Lummi Reservation, Sadie Kelly of Deming and Lucetta Peter of Duncan, B. C.; a son Antone George of the Lummi Reservation; sisters Matilda George of Nespelem and Lillian Nanpuya of Spokane; three brothers, Leo Nanpuya, Leo (sic) Nanpuya and Andrew Nanppuya, all of Spokane; 46 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Joe Redthunder and Wilfred Yallup will officiate at the funeral. An evening service will take place at 7 today at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility. Burial will be in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
CHARLES, Agnes E., age 72, a LaConner resident, died September 23, 1983. She was born June 15, 1911 in Sanak, Alaska, attended school there and Unga, Alaska graduating from Chemawa Indian High School in Salem, Oregon. She married Ray Charles November 26, 1932 in LaConner, member of the LaConner United Methodist Church, Ladies Club of Swinomish Community and a Sanak, Alaska Village Corporation and share holder in Aleut Corporation. Agnes worked in nursing home, Libby's Cannery, Scott Paper Mill and matron with state ferry system. Survivors include her husband, Ray of LaConner; 1 daughter, Marie Charles Wilbur, Mt. Vernon; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Henry Smith of Anchorage; sisters, Dorothy Lee of San Francisco, Charlotte Davis of Colfax, CA, Patsy Luttrell of Newark, CA; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held in the Swinomish Social Service Center in LaConner Monday, September 26, 10:00 a.m. burial Swinomish Cemetery. Arrangements by Kern Funeral Home.
CHARLES, Al, age 86 of Lummi Shore Road, passed away Saturday, January 1, 1983. Mr. Charles was a life time resident of the Lummi Reservation, a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church, a former member of the Lummi Indian Council, a tribal historian who was a teacher of the Lummi language and a noted Lummi carver. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy in 1978; and is survived by 2 sons, Gordon of Lummi; Clifford of Kirkland; 1 daughter, Mary Alexander of Tacoma; 1 brother, William Charles of Lummi; 2 sisters, Agatha McCluskey of Lummi; Anna Hollingsworth of Bellingham; 4 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; numerous other relatives. Vigil services will be held in Moles Funeral Home Tuesday, January 4 at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be offered by Father Joseph Brown Wednesday, January 5 at 10 a.m. in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. [b. Sept. 28, 1896]
CHARLES, Allan W., age 2 1/2 years, of Rt. 3, Bellingham, passed away suddenly in a Sedro Woolley hospital Wednesday, January 5, (1955). Allan is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Charles; one sister, Carolyn, paternal grandfather, Mr. Amos Charles, all of Rt. 3, Bellingham; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ellen Johnny of Vancouver Island, B. C., and many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Jan. 10, at 1 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Wahl, pastor of the Assembly of God Church in Acme officiating. Interment Goshen Cemetery.
CHARLES, Alexander, age 83 of 2119 Ellis St. passed away in a local hospital Sunday September 30, (1963) following an extended illness. Mr. Charles was a lifetime resident of Bellingham, was a retired logger and a charter member of Eagles Lodge Aerie No. 13 of Everett, Wash. He leaves to survive 2 sons, George E. of Sedro Woolley & Dexter A. of Hoquiem, Wash., 3 grandchildren, 1 sister, Mrs. Frank Bogle of this city. Graveside services will be held Tuesday October 1 at 1:30 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, Rev. Glen C. Carlson, pastor of St. James Presbyterian Church officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
CHARLES, Amos, age 81, of 2387 Goshen Road, passed away at the family home Monday, Nov. 21, (1960) following a short illness. Mr. Charles had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and leaves to survive three sons, Edwin of Yakima, Norbert of Queets, Wash., and Ben of Nooksack; one daughter, Mrs. Martha Castillo of Ferndale; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Nov. 25, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. M. Dodsworth officiating. Interment Goshen Cemetery.
CHARLES, Archie, age 77, of 3655 Lummi Shore Rd., passed away Weds. Nov. 22, 1978. A lifetime resident of Lummi, he was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church & was a WWII Army veteran. He is survived by 2 brothers; L. Charles of B'ham & William Charles of Lummi. 3 sisters; Marion Nelson, Ann Hollingsworth & Agatha McCluskey all of B'ham. Numerous other relatives. Vigil prayer services will be held Fri. Nov. 24th at 7:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Phillip Bloom, Sat. Nov. 25th at 10 a.m. at St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
CHARLES, Ben, Jr., He-Qua-Cja, age 29, of 27 34 Goshen Rd., Bellingham, passed away Sat., Aug. 30th, (1986). He was born Nov. 1, 1956 in Bellingham, had been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a self employed fisherman and was a member of the Indian Shaker Church. He enjoyed all of the traditional Indian customs, especially dancing. Surviving are 2 sons, Clarence Charles & Jasper L. Charles; his parents, Ben Charles, Sr. & Dorothy Charles; 2 brothers, Jeff McKenna & Amos Charles; 5 sisters, Carolyn Lorenz, Barbara Jimmy, Bonnie Roberts, Rita Charles, all of Bellingham & Judy Jack of Everett; grand-uncle, Joe Louie; aunts & uncles, Mr. & Mrs. Norbert Charles of Lummi Island, Mr. & Mrs. Walker Stogan of Musquen, B. C., Norman Johnny of Westholm, B.C., Mr. & Mrs. Eli Sampson of Ladysmith, B.C., Mr. & Mrs. Erick Johnny of Kamloops, B.C., Mr. & Mrs. Jack Stogan of Musquen, B.C., Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Charlie of Victoria, B.C.; numerous nieces & nephews, cousins & other relatives on both sides of the family. An evening prayer service will be held Wed., Sept. 3rd, 7 p.m. at the Ben Charles, Sr. home, 2734 Goshen Rd., Bellingham, with funeral services to be held Thurs., Sept. 4th, 10 a.m. in the Anderson Creek Smokehouse, Sonny Sam conducting. Burial to follow in the Goshen Cemetery. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [auto accident]
CHARLES, Ben D., Tsqwe-mit, of Bellingham died Thursday, Dec. 18, 1997, at the Bellingham Health Care Center. He was 74. He was born July 23, 1923 in Hamilton to Amos and Lizzy Tommy Charles. He has been married to his wife, Dorothy for 48 years. Mr. Charles served with the U. S. Army in World War II in the South Pacific. He was a member of Nooksack American Legion Post No. 83. He also was a member of the Shaker Church and an ordained traveling missionary. Mr. Charles spent 13 years working with the Northern Pacific Railroad, 11 years with Uniflite boat building plant and five years at ARCO refinery at Cherry Point. He enjoyed helping people and praying for the sick. Mr. Charles is survived by his wife, Dorothy Charles of Goshen; son Amos Charles of Goshen; adopted son Jeff McKenna of Everson; daughters Caroline Lorenze of Goshen, Barbara Jimmy of Goshen, Bonnie Roberts of Everson, Rita Charles Everson and Judy Jack of Seattle; 29 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members. His three brothers, two sisters, two sons and one great-grandson preceded him in death. A prayer service will take place at his home at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 1997, at his home at 2732 Goshen Road. A funeral service will be held at the Deming Logging Show grounds at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997. Virginia McKenzie and Tim Edwards will officiate at both services. Burial with military honors will be at Goshen Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
CHARLES, Clifford "Bus" age 48 years, of 715 Garden passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, March 1, (1955) following an extended illness. Charles had resided in Bellingham for the past 32 years and was a key-maker and member of the Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. No. 194. He is survived by his wife Ethel Faye; one son, William at home; one daughter, Mrs. Donna Costello of this city; two grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Eleanor Charles of this city; one brother, Raymond, of Canby, Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. Stella Nelson of Laurel and Mrs. Verna Greenblatt of this city, and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 3, at 2 p.m., within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. W. Robert Webb, pastor of St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating, followed by the ritualistic services of the Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. No. 194. Cremation.
CHARLES, Dorothy, age 77, of Lummi Shore Rd., passed away Sun. April 9, 1978. Mrs. Charles was a lifetime resident of Lummi Reservation, a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church & had been a cook at the Lummi & Ferndale Schools for many years. She is survived by her husband, Al. 2 sons; Gordon of Lummi & Clifford of Kirkland. A daughter, Mary Alexander of Tacoma. A brother, Ronimus Lear of Marietta. A sister Irene James of B'ham. 4 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, numerous other relatives. Vigil services will be held in Moles Funeral Home, Tues. April 11th at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Peter Duggan, Weds. April 12th at 11 a.m. in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
CHARLES, Ellen M., 88, of Lummi Shore Road passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, (1967). A member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church, she is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Agatha McCluskey, Seattle, Mrs. Anna Hollingsworth of San Francisco and Mrs. Marion Nelson of Lummi; four sons Al, Archie, Ray of Lummi and William of Bellingham; numerous other relatives. Rosary services will be held Friday January 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Requiem Mass will be offered by Rev. Father John O'Sullivan, Saturday, January 14 at 10 a.m. in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Interment Lummi Cemetery.
CHARLES, Gladys, born Nov. 21, 1914 in Welling, Alberta, Canada, passed away Aug. 28, 1977. She was a resident of Seattle for 33 yrs. & a resident of B'ham for the past 2 yrs. She was a member of the Unity Church of Truth, Bellingham Senior Citizens, Sons of Norway and The Silver Belles singing group. Survivors include 1 daughter, Glenda (Lynne) Young of B'ham; 2 sons, Duane El Allan of Timber, Oregon & Michael L. Allan of Seattle, Wa. and 7 grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Fri. Sept. 2, 1 p.m. at the Unity Church, B'ham, with Reverend Howard Armstrong officiating.
CHARLES, Gus, age 75, of Seattle died Saturday, May 29, (1976). Survived by 6 daughters, 3 sons, 38 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Prayer services will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be conducted Thurs., June 3 at 10 a.m., St. Joachim's Catholic Church, followed by burial in Lummi Cemetery.
CHARLES, Julius, age 95, of Beach Star Route, passed away Sunday, May 3, (1953) at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Charles had been a resident of Lummi Reservation for his entire lifetime, and was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Ella; three daughters, Agatha and Clara, of Seattle, and Marian of Beach Star Route; four sons, Al, William, Archie and Ray, all of Beach Star Route; 12 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary was recited Tuesday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale. Requiem mass was said Wednesday, May 6 at 10 a.m. at St. Joachims Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Donald Conger officiating. Interment Lummi Cemetery.
CHARLES, Melissa Nichole, infant daughter of George and Viola Charles of 1414 J St., Bellingham, passed away Monday, April 4, (1977). Survivors: 2 brothers, Darrell and George Jr.; a sister, Janine, all of the family home; an aunt, Mrs. Ann Charles; an uncle, Mr. Henry Thompson of Deroche, B. C.; grandfather, Mr. George William Charles of Port Gamble and numerous other relatives. Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 7, 11 a.m. at Lummi Reservation Cemetery, Rev. Peter Duggan officiating. Services under direction of Moles Funeral Home.
CHARLES, Melvin, infant son of George & Viola Charles, 1129 Grant Street, passed away Wed., June 18, 1980. Survived by sister Janine; 2 brothers, Darrell & George Jr.; grandparents, Henry Thompson of Deroche, B. C.; William & Anne Charles of Lummi; numerous other relatives. Graveside services will be held Sat. June 21 at 1 p.m. in Lummi Cemetery with Rev. Phillip Bloom officiating. Arrangements under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
CHARLES, Millie G., age 75 years, of 1509 E. Victor, passed away at a local hospital Tuesday, Oct. 27, (1959) following an extended illness. Mrs. Charles had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 30 years and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star in South Bend, Wash. She leaves to survive, her husband, Alex Charles, city; one son, Harry B. Murphy of Yakima; one daughter, Mrs. Harold Rumery of Newport, Ore.; two grandchildren, also two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Olson, Everett, and Mrs. Ella Teagar of Oakland, and one brother Ed Rundquist of Sacramento, Calif. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Dr. Jesse Baird officiating, followed by the ritualistic service of the Maple Leaf Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Interment Greenacres.
CHARLES, Norbert, age 81, of 1650 Haxton Way, Bellingham passed away Jan. 19, 1990 at home. He was born Feb. 22, 1908 in Nooksack WA and was a lifetime resident of Whatcom Co. He was a member of the Nooksack Tribe, a member of the Drum and Feather Club, Nespelem, WA, and a member of the Indian Shaker Church and Drum Religion. Survivors include his wife Addie of the family home; daughters, Lucetta Peter, of Duncan, B. C., Willettea George of Lummi; step-children Lutie Hillaire, Antone George, Sadie Kelly; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; a brother Ben Charles, Sr. of Bellingham; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Prayer service will be held Monday, Jan. 22 at 5 p.m. at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility, and funeral service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 23, 9 a.m. at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility with Virginia McKenzie officiating. Burial will follow at Lummi Reservation by the Moles Funeral Home.
CHARLES, Ray C., age 76, resident of Laconner, WA, passed away in Mt. Vernon, Feb. 22, (1988). Born in Deming, WA Nov. 26, 1911, the son of the late James & Alice Charles, he was married to Agnes Smith in Laconner, Nov. 26, 1932. She preceded him in death in 1983. He had worked as a logger & millright & was known for his silversmith work. He was a former light-weight champion boxer; past member of Swinomish Senate Committee, member of the Moose lodge, the Tribal Community, & Methodist Church. Survivors: 1 daughter, Marie Charles-Wilbur of Sdedro Woolley; 1 brother, Norval Charles, Laconner; 5 grandchildren, Claude Wilbur Jr., James R. Wilbur, Lisa M. Wilbur, all of Laconner, Laural Wilburn & Lona Wilbur of Bellingham; 8 great-grandchildren. Vigil Prayer Services, Feb. 26, Friday Evening, 7 p.m. Kern Funeral Chapel. Funeral service held Sat., Feb. 27, 10 a.m. at Swinomish Tribal Community Center. Interment Swinomish Cemetery.
CHARLES, Rose G., age 74 years, 2526 Lincoln Street, passed away at a local hospital, Monday, September 9, (1946). Mrs. Charles had resided here the past twenty-six years and attended the Free Methodist Church. Surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. C. W. Howard, Bellingham, and a sister, Emma Heck at Los Angeles, Calif. Private services were conducted from the Harlow-Hollingswoth Funeral Home by the Rev. Canon E. B. Smith, Tuesday, September 10, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
CHARLES, Rosie John - Graveside committal services for Rosie John Charles of Ferndale will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Lummi Reservation Cemetery with Rev. Brian McGovern officiating. Mrs. Charles of 1942 Trigg Road died Wednesday, June 22, 1994, in Bellingham. She was 80. Born Aug. 26, 1913, to Eli and Emily Oshan John on Portage Island, she was a lifelong Whatcom County resident. Mrs. Charles was a retired waitress. Survivors include stepson Thomas George of Juneau, Alaska, and niece and caregiver Regina Jefferson. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
CHARLES, Sharon, age 10 of 1258 Allison Rd., Bellingham. She passed away Saturday, Jan. 9th, (1971) in a local hospital. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Charles, 2 brothers, Kenneth and David and sister Eileen. Holy Rosary will be said Thursday, January 14th at 7:00 p.m. at the Gillies Funeral Home. Requiem Mass, Friday, Jan. 15th at 10:00 a. m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Hospital, Lynden. Burial will follow in the Lynden Cemetery.
CHARLES, William, age 85, 4079 Lummi Shore Road, Bellingham passed away at Bellingham Care Center on Monday, September 19, 1994. He was born Aug. 1, 1909 on Lummi Reservation. He was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church of Lummi; was an Indian carver and also worked as a logger and fisherman. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Constance B. Solomon. He is survived by his wife Anne T. Charles of 38 years, a step-daughter Karen Solomon of Lummi, two step-sons George Charles of Lummi and Edward Charles of Clallam; 9 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a sister Anna Charles of Lummi and other relatives. Evening prayer services will be Thurs., Sept. 22, 7:00 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home Chapel led by Vernon Lane and a funeral mass will be Friday September 23, 10:30 a.m. at St. Joachim's Catholic Church with Fr. Gary Morelli officiating. Burial will follow at Lummi Reservation cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.
CHARLETON, Thomas C., age 70 years, 2407 Utter Street, passed away at a local hospital, Saturday March 30, (1946) following a lingering illness. Mr. Charleton had been a resident of Bellingham for the past twenty-one years and had been a prominent building contractor and a member of the Knights of Pythias No. 56. Surviving relatives include two sons, Thomas C. Charleton Jr., of Seattle, and Richard A., of Bellingham; two brothers, Leonard Smith, of New Mexico, and Paul, of Los Angeles; one sister, Miss Edna Smith, of New Mexico; also seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home Tuesday, April 2, at 3:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Canon E. B. Smith, followed by ritualistic services of the K. of P. Intermet in Woodlawn Cemetery.
CHARLIE, Alex Leslie, age 49, Vancouver, B. C., passed away Mon. Aug. 2, (1982) following an accident. He is survived by 6 brothers, Cyril, Mervin, Harold, Doug, Martin & Dennis, all of Vancouver, B. C.; 8 sisters, Bertha Willard of Chase, B. C., Glory Manual of Edmonton, Alberta, Barbara Plante of Toronto, Dee of Vancouver, Marilyn Hunchitt, Vancouver, Elaine of Penticton, B. C., Marie of Vancouver, Darlene Ryan of Vancouver; his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Narcisse of Vancouver. Remains were forwarded to Chase, B. C. for services by the Westford Funeral Home.
CHARLIE, Danny J. - Service for Danny Charlie, age 19, of 262 Harrison St., Nooksack, will be in Chilliwack, B. C. He passed away Thurs. Sept. 9, 1982. Danny is survived by his father Donald Charlie; sister Betty Chapman, both of Agassiz, B.C.; grandmother, Margaret Murphy of Nooksack; uncles & aunts Jim & Margaret Fraser of Nooksack, Henry & Nita Murphy of Agassiz, B. C.; step-sister Sheila Silver of Abbotsford, B.C.; step-mother Barbara Chapman of Agassiz, B.C. Jones Funeral Home. [b. March 2, 1963 Chilliwack, B.C.]
CHARLIE, Joshua Garret, age 8, died September 22, 1997 in Bellingham. He was born January 25, 1989 in Bellingham to Rick and Lorraine (Joseph) Charlie. Joshua was attending third grade at Harmony Grade School. He enjoyed participating in basketball and baseball, and enjoyed football. He also enjoyed participating in the Sweat Lodge and traditional dancing. Survived by his parents, Rick and Lorraine Charlie, brothers, Terrence and Quentin Charlie all of Bellingham; paternal great grandmother, Rose Roberts of Bellingham; maternal grandmother, Mary Bill of Mt. Vernon; and numerous other relatives. Prayer Service will begin 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 26, 1997 at Nooksack Shaker Church followed by a funeral service 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 1997 at the church. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
CHARLIE, Lance Galen, age 6, died September 22, 1997 in Bellingham. He was born June 6, 1991 in Bellingham to Rick and Lorraine (Joseph) Charlie. Lance was attending kindergarten at Deming Elementary School. He enjoyed bike riding, participating the the Sweat Lodge and traditional grass dancing. Survived by his parents, Rick and Lorraine Charlie, brothers, Terrence and Quentin Charlie all of Bellingham; paternal great grandmother, Rose Roberts of Bellingham; maternal grandmother Mary Bill of Mt. Vernon; and numerous other relatives. Prayer Service will begin 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 26, 1997 at Nooksack Shaker Church followed by a funeral service 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 1997 at the church. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
CHARLIE, Norma, age 18 of 2423 Goshen Rd. passed away suddenly Saturday, Aug. 13, (1960). Mrs. Charlie had resided in Whatcom County her entire life and leaves to survive her husband, Ronald, 1 son Ricky of the home; 5 brothers, Roy of this city; Clyde, Maynard, John and Elder Jr., all of the home; 4 sisters, Mrs. Rose Garrick of Seattle; Mrs. Jeanet Johnnie of Deming, Charlene and Sandra Roberts, both of the home, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Roberts of this city; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Roberts of this city and many other relatives. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 16 at 10 a.m. from the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. M. Dodsworth officiating. Interment Goshen Cemetery.
CHARLIE, Ronald L., age 24, who resided at 9640 4th Place, Seattle, passed away as the result of an accident Sunday, Sept. 11, (1960). Mr. Charlie leaves to survive one son, Steven Ricky Charlie; four sisters, Mrs. Verna Roberts of Seattle, Mrs. Winifred Williams of Canada, Mrs. Evelyn Rico of Bainbridge Island, Mrs. Vera Harris of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Dodsworth on Thursday, Sept. 15, 1960, at 10:30 a.m. in the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment at Goshen Cemetery.
CHARLTON, Iris Wolff died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1993, at her home in Benson, Ariz. She was 79. Private family services were held in Benson. She was born May 30, 1913, in Chicago. A former Bellingham resident, Mrs. Charlton was the co-owner of Charlton Nursery. She is survived by her husband, R. A. Dick Charlton of the family home.
CHARLTON, Thomas C., age 56, Wrangell, Alaska, passed away in a Seattle hospital Saturday, November 21, (1964). Mr. Charlton was a retired mortician, and had resided in Wrangell, Alaska, the past twenty years. He was a veteran of WWII, and a member of Wrangell, Alaska Lodge No. 1595, BPOE. Survivors are his widow, Marian; 4 sons, Glen Hall, USN, Calif; Melvin L. Charlton, city; Gerald Hall and James Charlton, both of Wrangell, Alaska; three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Beck, city; Mrs. Laura Jean Reece, Mt. Vernon; Miss Lorraine Ann Charlton, city; four grandchildren; one brother, Richard Charlton, city, and nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Father W. Robert Webb, Friday, November 27 at 1 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.
CHARLTON, Thomas C., age 13 years, beloved son of Mr. T. C. and Mrs. Hazel Charlton, passed away at the family residence, 1515 Lincoln Street, July 6, (1946), after a brief illness. Thomas had been a resident of Bellingham his entire life, attended the Methodist Sunday school and was a paper carrier for The Herald; he was also a school boy patrol. Beside his parents, he is survived by three sisters, Hazel E., Lorraine and Laura Jean; also one brother, Melvin, all at home; one grandmother, Mrs. Edythe Starnes, and an uncle, Richard Charlton, all of Bellingham. Funeral services were held from the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, Monday, July 8, at 1:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. O. T. Field, pastor of the Gladstone Methodist church. Interment in Woodlawn cemetery.
CHARNLEY, John H., age 76, of Vancouver, B. C., passed away at a local hospital Sunday, December 7, (1952) following a short illness. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Fanny Charnley; one son, John F., of Winnipeg; and two grandchildren. McKinney Funeral Home at Blaine will forward the remains to the Roselawn Funeral Home in Vancouver, B. C., where services will be conducted Thursday, December 11, at 1 p.m. Cremation.
CHARRION, Lee J., 57, 530 W. Illinois, passed away Oct. 22, (1965). Surviving are the widow, Lila; son Larry; daughter, Mrs. Roxaine Campbell; 1 grandchild. Services by Pastor Kenneth Daugs Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial Greenacres.
CHARROIN, Catherine G., age 80, of 216 E. Holly St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, May 25, (1962). A retired restaurant operator, Mrs. Charroin was a 75 year resident of Bellingham and was a member of the Church of Assumption. She is survived by one son, James Charroin; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren. Rosary will be recited at the Jones Funeral Home Sunday, May 27 at 7:15 p.m. Mass will be offered by the Rev. Fr. Thomas Phelan at the Church of Assumption Monday, May 28 at 9:30 a.m. followed by interment at Bay View Cemetery.
CHARROIN, Eliza Vance, age 87 years, passed away at the home of her daughters, Miss Ida Charroin and Mrs. Ruth Marshall at 2007 Miller Street, Seattle, Friday, February 19, (1943). Mrs. Charroin was a member of the University Methodist Church at Seattle and formerly of the Fairhaven Methodist Church here. Surviving relatives are three sons, Eugene V., Seattle, Paul, Tacoma; James H. Charroin, Seattle; two sisters in addition to those mentioned above. Mrs. Eva C. Lambert, of this city and Mrs. Faith Halstead, Gervais, Ore.; also ten grand and two great-grandchildren. The remains will be received at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted Monday, February 22, at 3 p.m., with Rev. Charles Sanders, of Seattle, officiating. Final resting place Bay View.
CHARROIN, Frank B., age 89, of 1509 E. Victor Street, passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday, April 19, (1955) following a short illness. Mr. Charroin had resided in Bellingham for the past 83 years and was the owner of the Hardware, Plumbing and Tin Shop on the South Side. He is survived by two sons, Arthur B. of San Diego, Calif., Harold L. of Los Angeles; three daughters, Mrs. R. G. Lorentz, Mrs. F. A. Poitros, both of Seattle, Mrs. Ralph Argue of Yakima; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Private funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 22, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Clarence J. Forsberg, pastor of the Garden Street Methodist Church officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.
CHARROIN, Harry Martin, age 46, passed away at the family home, 601 Wilson Avenue, Saturday, October 12, (1946). Mr. Charroin had resided in this community all of his life and had served with the U. S. Marines in World War II. Deceased was a member of the American Legion, Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Bellingham Lodge, B. P. O. Elks No. 194. Surviving relatives are the widow, Coral L., at home; one daughter, Mrs. Nina Sheraton, of Everett; one brother, Lee James Charroin, and mother, Mrs. Catherine Charroin, both of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James M. Wilson and the B. P. O. Elks, Wednesday, October 16, at 1:30 p.m. Interment at Bay View, where military honors will be accorded by the American Legion.
CHARROIN, Larry John, age 38 of 2682 Hampton Rd., Everson, passed away Thursday, Sept. 30, (1976). Mr. Charroin was a lifetime resident of this community and employed as a barber in Everson. Surviving wife, Andrea; 3 sons, Lee, Erik and David, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Lila Kappedal, City; 1 sister, Mrs. Roxy Campbell, Seattle. Graveside services at Greenacres Memorial Park Monday, Oct. 4, 10:30 a.m. with Rev. David Mann officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
CHARROIN, Matilda Sara, beloved wife of Frank Charroin, passed away at her home, 927 Sixteenth Street, Saturday, March 24, (1945) after an illness of two months. Mrs. Charroin had lived in the state of Washington since 1889 and most of that time was spent in Bellingham. She was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church and was active in the W. S. C. S. group of that church. Besides her husband, she leaves to survive, three daughters, Mrs. Robert Lorentz and Mrs. Frederick Poitras, both off Seattle, and Mrs. Ralph Argue, of Detroit; two sons, A. B. Charroin, of San Diego, and H. L. Charroin, of Los Angeles; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Private funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 28, at 1:30 p.m. from the Harlow-Hollingworth Chapel with Rev. Roy Leslie Smith officiating. Interment in the family plot in Bay View Cemetery.
CHARTIER, Anthony J., aged 78 years, of 2115 Lincoln St., passed away in a local hospital, Saturday, January 17, (1959) following a short illness. Mr. Chartier had resided in Bellingham for the past 31 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. He leaves to survive two sons, George and Jack Chartier, both of this city, three daughters, Mrs. Walter Fitzgerald and Mrs. Rita Bruland, both of this city and Miss Josephine Chartier of Buckley. Seven grandchildren, two brothers, Fred of Delworth, Minnesota, and Jennings of Portland, Oregon, one sister, Mrs. Jean Marchand of Delworth, Minn. Rosary will be said Monday, January 19 at 7 p.m. within the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem Mass will be read Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
CHARTIER, John F. Sr., "Jack" age 61 of 3206 Echo Point Terrace, Lummi Island, passed away Fri. Feb. 15, (1980). Mr. Chartier had been a life resident of Whatcom County and was a paint foreman for Uniflite, a veteran of WWII, member of VFW Post No. 1585 and Shipwright, Jointers, Calukers and Ship Riggers Union Local 2071. He leaves to survive his wife, Charlene E. of the family home; 1 son, John F. Jr. of Alger; 4 grandchildren; 1 brother George of this city; 1 sister Rita Bruland of Everett. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday Feb. 19 at 12 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, Rev. Patrick Callahan officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. [b. June 22, 1918 Fargo, ND]
CHARTIER, Louise A., aged 56 years, 2223 Electric Avenue of this city, beloved wife of Mr. Anthony J. Chartier, passed away at the family home Wednesday, December 10, (1941) after a lingering illness. Mrs. Chartier had resided in Bellingham for the past thirteen years and was a member of the Assumption Church and the Altar Society in Portland, Oregon. Other surviving relatives include two sons and three daughters, George and Jack of Bellingham, Mrs. Edria Fitzgerald, Mrs. Rita Bruland, and Miss Josephine Chartier, all of Bellingham; seven sisters and one brother, Mrs. A. E. LaRoux, Bay City, Mich., Mrs. Merrit Chase, Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Arthur Lewis, Duluth, Mich., Mrs. Benjamin Trudell, Grand Maris, Mich., Mrs. St. Claire O'Toole, Bellingham, and Mr. Lawrence Phoenix of Grand Maris, Mich. There are also four grandchildren. Requiem mass will be celebrated for the repose of the soul within the Church of the Assumption Friday, at 9 a.m., with Rt. Rev. Mosgr J. G. Stafford, officiating. Interment will be made in the Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home. Rosary will be said at the church Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
CHARTIER, Rachalle L. - Graveside services for Rachalle L. Chartier, age 75, of 1200 Lincoln St. will be Fri. Sept. 29 at 11 a.m. at Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Chartier passed away Mon. Sept. 25, 1989. She was a life resident of Whatcom County; member of Catholic Church and former owner of South Garden Grocery. She is survived by her husband George A.; 1 son, Tom Chartier of Bellingham; 2 grandchildren, Marc & Renee Chartier; 3 brothers, Jerry & Deloris Plaster of Silverdale, Charles & Dolly Plaster of Spokane, Mickey & Grace Plaster of Texas; sister, Donna & Jim Helgath of Ferndale; 2 sister-in-laws (sic) Margaret Plaster of Port Townsend & Charlene Chartier of Bellingham; numerous nieces & nephews. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [b. Dec. 3, 1914 Ferndale]
CHARUK, Michael K., 68, 545 G St., Blaine, WA passed away Jan. 20, 1992 in Bellingham. He was born July 5, 1923 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and moved to Blaine 18 years ago. He was a member of Arie #3029, Blaine Eagles; Friends of Blaine Library volunteer; enjoyed gardening and making furniture out of driftwood. Survivors are his wife, Geneva Charuk of Blaine; four sons, Christopher Charuk of Ferndale, Theodore Charuk and Van Charuk of Ontario, Canada and Michael Charuk of Blaine; daughter, LouAnne Wende of Idaho; brother, Thomas Charuk of Toronto, Canada; sister, Mary Franco of Stonie Creek, Ontario, Canada; six grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Private family services were held last weekend. Arrangements by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. [parents - Theodore & Anastasia]
CHASE, Birdina Bell, age 74, passed away at Oak Harbor Wednesday, December 4, (1946). Mrs. Chase had been a resident of Oak Harbor for the past three years and had formerly resided in this city for twenty-two years, and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving relatives are three daughters, Mrs. Fern Fouch, of Oak Harbor, Mrs. Doris Hofer, of Ten Strike, Minn., and Mrs. Virginia Chapman, of Oak Harbor; one son, Stanton, of Wenatchee; five grandchildren; three brothers, George Stanton, of Seattle, William, of Lewiston, Mont., and Charles, of Montana.; and one sister, Mrs. Grace Bray, of Kansas City, Mo. The remains will be received by the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Elder A. J. Gordon Saturday, December 7, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.
CHASE, David O., age 78 of 2818 Old Fairhaven Parkway, Bellingham passed away Sun., November 8, 1987. He was born in Dauphin, Manitoba in 1908 then came to the U.S. at the age of 17. He played in several well-known bands across the country including Paul Whiteman's Orchestra. He started his own 12-piece band here in Bellingham in the late 30's called "Doctors of Music" from which he became known as "Doc" Chase from that time on. He devoted his entire life to the advancement of music through our public schools & was whole-heartedly dedicated to the teaching of children through his music. Even though he wrote hundreds of songs he never sought his own self-praise but gave freely of his enormous talents. Mr. Chase was a lifetime member of Elks Lodge No. 194 & the local musicians union. He received his masters degree in music from WWU where he composed many pieces of music for the university orchestra. He is survived by: 2 sons, Donald O. Chase & Robert C. Chase of Bellingham; 1 daughter, Marian R. Chase-Knutsen of Anacortes; 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. At Mr. Chases request there will be no services. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
CHASE, Dorothy I., age 50 of 1219 Noon Rd. passed away Sunday, July 31, (1966). Mrs. Chase had been a resident of Whatcom County the past 29 years. She leaves to survive her husband Melvin M. of the home, 2 sons, Lloyd of Sedro Woolley and Owen F. of city. Two daughters, Mrs. Vivian Van Zwil of city and Mrs. Arlene Bird of Ferndale. Seven grandchildren. Her mother, Mrs. Karren Johnson of Saskatoon, Canada; 3 brothers, Oscar Johnson, of Swan River, Sask., Bert Giffen of Winnepeg, Aubrey Giffen of Sturgis, Sask. One sister, Mrs. Vida Larasque of Lenswood, Man. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 3 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Carlos Schaeffer officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
CHASE, Elmer E., Jr., Renton, Wash., age 54, passed away in Auburn, Wash. Sunday May 5, (1968). Mr. Chase graduated from Cleveland High School. He retired from Boeing in 1961 due to ill health. Mr. Chase had resided in this community from 1963 to 1965 before moving to Renton. He is survived by a son, Ronald Lee Chase, Tacoma, and a sister, Mrs. Jean Hudson of Ravensdale, Wash. Services will be conducted by Rev. Ellis Honaker Friday, May 10 at 3:00 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
CHASE, Frances L., age 64 of 134 E. Grover St., Lynden passed away at her home Saturday, September 11, 1982. Born (Mar. 12, 1918) in Illinois, Mrs. Chase is survived by 3 sons, Malcolm Meacham of Galveston, Texas, Gordon Meacham of Vancouver, Washington and Bruce Meacham of Everson; 2 daughters, Mrs. Judy Buras and Mrs. Barbara Chasteen, both of Everson; 12 grandchildren and her mother Mrs. Lew Rewey of Lynden. Graveside funeral services will be conducted on Wed. Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. Services under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
CHASE, Jennie Alberta died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1992, at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center in Blaine. She was 90. ... A pioneer in women's athletics at the University of Washington, and a longtime supporter of the university, she donated her body to the university's medical school. She was born June 23, 1902, in Geddes, S. D., to Albert Fay and Mary Grace Utt Chase. She graduated from high school in Edmonds and earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Washington, where she was a member of Kappa Delta sorority. In 1928, she married Gilbert Gifford in Edmonds. She earned a master's degree in economics from the University of Tennessee. She continued her education at Washington State University, where she worked in research at the university's Agricultural Economics Department from 1951 until her retirement in 1967. She then moved to Whidbey Island, where she built her own house and worked in real estate sales. She moved to Stafholt Good Samaritan Center in 1982. Survivors include daughters Lynn Blackwell of Bellingham and Lee Faulkner of Bozeman, Mont.; sister Dorothy McClane of Everett; granddaughters Tami Griffin of Bozeman and Kay Faulkner Day of Spokane; and one great-grandchild.
CHASE, Leon Arthur, age 66 of Blaine passed away at his home suddenly, Friday, July 8, (1949). Mr. Chase had been a resident of Blaine for the past 20 years. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Jessie Chase of Vancouver, B. C., 1 daughter, Mrs. Leslie Roberts of Vancouver, B. C., and a sister, Mrs. J. E. Irons of Corvallis, Oregon. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 12 at 2 p.m. (S.T.) within the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with the Rev. Evan David officiating. Cremation.
CHASE, Lloyd Melvin, of Vancouver, Wash., died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1993. He was 51. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel in Vancouver. Burial will follow at Northwood Park Cemetery in Vancouver. Mr. Chase was born Dec. 1, 1941, in Bellingham. After graduating from Mount Baker High School, he entered the Army. He and his wife, Sherry, moved to Sedro-Woolley in 1963, where they lived until their move to Vancouver in 1977. Mr. Chase loved the outdoors and his family. Survivors include his wife of the family home; son Eric Lloyd Chase of the family home; daughters Tracey Kay Stalcup of Ridgefield, Wash., Connie Sue Rutkowski of Jefferson, Ore., Nancy Lee Chase of McMinnville, Ore., and Holly Ann Chase of Amboy, Wash.; brother Owen F. Chase of Seattle; sisters Vivian Adams of Bellingham and Arlene Bird of Ferndale; and two grandchildren. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel in Vancouver.
CHASE, Margaret, age 70, of 2518 Williams, passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, (1961). Mrs. Chase had resided in Bellingham for the past 21 years and leaves to survive two sons, David G. of Dallas, Texas, Perry J. of Columbus, Ohio; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Pringle and Mrs. Frank Higgins, both of Burnaby, B. C. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. W. Robert Webb officiating. Followed by cremation.
CHASE, Margaret C. - Graveside services for former Acme resident Margaret C. Chase, 78, will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Burlington Cemetery with the Rev. V. Carlos Shafer officiating. Mrs. Chase, who lived in Sedro-Woolley, died Thursday (Sept. 7, 1989) in Sedro-Wolley. She was born Oct. 6, 1910, in Bow and attended Burlington-Edison High School. She married Lewis A. Chase on Oct. 29, 1936, in Wenatchee. They lived in Acme from 1949, until they moved to Sedro-Woolley in 1966. Mrs. Chase was a homemaker and avid gardener. She attended Acme Presbyterian Church. Survivors include three daughters, Jean Clark of Preston, Wash., Margie Holdt of Seattle and Diane Jacoby of Acme; one sister, Verna Watkinson of Bow; two brothers, Bert Prather of Tacoma and Art Olson of Bow; two aunts, Frances Erickson of Burlington and Nina Egbert of Sedro-Woolley; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements are by Hulbush Funeral Home in Burlington.
CHASE, Matthew Aaron died unexpectedly Monday, January 9, 2006 in a snowboarding accident at Mt. Baker. Matthew was born December 23, 1974, in Missoula, Montana, to Les and Suzanne Chase. The family moved to the Seattle area in 1983. He graduated from Meadowdale High School in 1993 and attended WWU, graduating in 1998 with a B.C. in Geophysics and a minor in math. It was at WWU where Matt met the love of his life, Stephanie McGee. They were married on Orcas Island on December 20, 1997. From the beginning, their special relationship was filled with love, laughter, playfulness and complete devotion to one another. They eventually settled in Bellingham where Matt took a job as a geologist with Coastal Geologic Services and Stephanie with the Community Food Co-op. To this union, two sons were born: Broedy Aaron Chase and Ryder Matthew Chase. Besides snowboarding, Matt loved skateboarding, disc golf, photography, and playing poker with his friends. Matt lived his life and loved his family with a passion and took special pride in being the best dad he could be. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Stephanie, and two sons, Broedy and Ryder; his parents Les and Suzanne Chase of Brier, WA; his sister Jennifer Chase of Everett, WA; his parents-in-law, Ken and Linda McGee of Vancouver, WA; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Jennifer and Robert Derringer and their son and his only nephew, Jesse Earl Derringer, of Louisville, KY; his faithful dog, Cassady; and many close friends - all of whom will truly miss him. The family is planning a celebration of his life.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jan 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.CHASE, Marian E., 2425 Smith Road, age 36, passed away Friday, June 3, (1966). Survivors are her husband, Elmer E., at home; her father Chancie Fecher, City, and numerous other relatives. Services will be conducted by Rev. Ellis Honaker Wednesday, June 8 at 1:00 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
CHASE, Marie - Funeral services for Marie Chase, 65, Mount Vernon will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Hulbush Funeral Chapel. She died Friday (Oct. 18, 1974). A member of the Mount Vernon Catholic Church, Mrs. Chase had been a resident of Skagit County since 1923. Survivors include the widower, Claude; one son, Clyde of Bow; two grandchildren; four sisters, Kate Rochford of Burlington; Beatrice Chase of Mount Vernon; Etta Wilson of Diamond Bar, Calif., Loretta Lickteig of Cargen Grove, Calif.; two brothers, Ed Reagan of Lawndale, Calif. and Ray Reagan of Bakersfield, Calif. Burial will be at Bow Cemetery.
CHASE, Marilyn, age 29 of 1308 Raymond Street, Bellingham, died Sunday, June 13, 1982. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 2 years and is survived by her husband Gordon; her mother, Myrtle Fleming; brother, Thomas; sister, Janet Fleming, all of Florida. Memorial services will be held this evening at 7 p.m. at 4000 York Street, with funeral services to be held Thursday, June 17 at 2 p.m. in the Kraeer Funeral Home, Palm Beach, Florida. Local arrangements by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [b. May 5, 1953 Miami, FL; home fire]
CHASE, Mary M., age 89, former Maple Falls resident, passed away on Mon. Sept. 15, 1980. Born in Denver, Colorado (July 9, 1891), Mrs. Chase had been a county resident for the past 80 years. Prior to her retirement she had served a s Janitor of the Maple Falls Grade School for 15 years and was a member of the Maple Falls Assembly of God Church. She is survived by 4 daughters, Mrs. Geneva Stolz of Everson, Mrs. Olive Bond of Lynden, Lovia Stolz of Everett and Mrs. Blossom Cleveland, Portland, Oregon; a son Jack of Corvalis, Oregon; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Lowell G. Bell of Newport, Oregon and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Thurs. Sept. 18 at 3:30 p.m. in the Maple Falls Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow in the Kendall Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
CHASE, Mary Marsha, age 76, of 1249 Franklin Street, passed away in a local hospital Monday, Feb. 4, (1952). Mrs. Chase had resided in this community for the past 14 years and was a member of the Church of God. Surviving relatives are three sons, Melvin, of Bellingham, Paul, of Endeavor, Sask., Can., and Fred, of Stenen, Sask., Can.; six daughters, Mrs. Pearl Farnham, of Bellingham, Mrs. Eunice Belles, of Sedro Woolley, Mrs. Alpha Golden, of Maple Falls, Mrs. Clara Johnson, of Wadena, Minn., Mrs. Irene Hallick, of Stenen, Sask., Can.,and Mrs. Mary Frantz, of Florida; 35 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Myron Persons, of Hewitt, Minn., and John Persons, of Henning, Minn., and one sister, Mrs. Annie Martin, of Hewitt, Minn. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. M. Ruby, Monday, Feb. 11, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Burlington Cemetery.
CHASE, Maurice N., age 75, of 2518 Williams St., passed away at the family home, Monday, June 15, (1959). Mr. Chase had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 19 years and was a retired lumberman. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Margaret L. Chase of the home; two sons, David G. of Los Angeles, and Perry J. of Columbus, Ohio; two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Rena C. Bowring of DePere, Wis. Private family services were conducted Wednesday, June 17, at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Canon E. B. Smith, officiating, followed by cremation.
CHASE, Melvin Meredith, age 73 of Yuma, Arizona, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 1983. Mr. Chase had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1937; was a member of the Foothills Assembly of God Church in Yuma; the United Cement, Lime & Gypsum Workers Union; a retired employee of the Columbia Cement Quarry. He is survived by 2 sons, Lloyd & wife Sherry Chase of Ridgefield; Owen & wife Kathy Chase of Seattle; 2 daughters, Arlene & husband Dorland Bird of Ferndale; Vivian Adams of Bellingham; 3 sisters, Irene Hallick of Yuma, Arizona; Alpha & husband Bill Golden of Maple Falls; Eunice Belles of Sedro Woolley; 11 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Maynard Oss Friday, January 7 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. [b. March 11, 1909 MN]
CHASE, Nettie Belle, age 80, of 1846 Iron St., passed away at home Thursday, June 25, (1964). A retired retail clerk, Mrs. Chase had resided in Bellingham for 60 years. Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Nora Briggie of Tacoma and one brother, Earl Peterson of Eugene, Oregon. Private services will be conducted by Pastor E. E. Olsenius Tuesday, June 30 at 10:00 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home followed by cremation.
CHASE, Stanton O., 76, Wenatchee, a former Bellingham resident, died June 9, (1991) at his home. He was born Sept. 21, 1914, in Wenatchee. He moved with his family to Bellingham, where he attended school. He then returned to Wenatchee, where he worked in various orchards. He worked for Chief Wenatchee orchards as a field man and production manager for 20 years before retiring in 1967. He continued to manage his own apple orchard after retirement. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He married Peggy Shiflett on Nov. 1, 1937, in Wenatchee. She survives at the family home. Other survivors include a son, Stanton O. Chase Jr. of East Wenatchee; daughters Janice Lane of Wenatchee, Linda Smith of Wenatchee and Erin Gosma of Seattle; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel.
CHASE, William James, age 79, of 1220 1/2 State Street, passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, March 1, (1949). Mr. Chase had resided in this community for the past four years and was a retired farmer. Surviving relatives are one step-son, Arthur, of Stockton, Calif.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Ruth Wells, of Bellingham; one brother, Silas, of Oklahoma City, Okla. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. R. J. Winders, Friday, March 4, at 1:30 p.m. Cremation.
CHASSE, Germaine Laura, age 68, of Bellingham, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 1994. Born August 29, 1925 in Lisbon, Maine to Clease and Laura (Dube) Ouellette, she was a Bellingham resident for 5 years, moving from Redondo Beach, CA; member of the Church of the Assumption & founder of the Assumption Rosary Hour. Preceded in death by her husband, Fernand Chasse in March, 1982, whom she married June 1, 1946 in Maine. Survived by daughter, Joline and husband Dan Karwoski of Bellingham; son Donald Chasse of Bellingham, grandchildren, Matthew and Kristi Karwoski; sister, Bernadette Templin of Lakeside, CA; nieces and nephews. Funeral Vigil Service Sunday, February 27, 1994, 5:00 p.m. at the Church of the Assumption. Mass of Christian Burial Monday February 28, 1994, 11:00 a.m. Church of the Assumption, Reverend James Lee, Celebrant. Burial Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
CHASTAIN, Earl R., age 70, of Blaine, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 1983 in American Lake, Tacoma. Earl was a retired U. S. Customs inspector and a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Florence, 1 daughter, Dr. Bobbi Hamilton Beattie of Saudi Arabia; 1 son, Roger Chastain of Edmonds, WA., and 1 grandson, Douglas Hamilton, of Rochester, New York.
CHASTEEN, Charles W., who resided at Route 2, Lynden, passed away suddenly at the family residence on Tuesday, March 17, (1953) at the age of 57 years. Mr. Chasteen had resided in this vicinity for the past 40 years and served as a Marine in World War I. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mildred Chasteen; two sons, Charles Jr., of Lynden, Edward, a student at Pullman; two grandchildren, Charles and Beverly; also one brother, John Myer, of Bellingham. Numerous nieces and nephews. Rev. John Parrott, pastor of the First Baptist Church will officiate at funeral services Friday, March 20, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Final resting place, Bay View.
CHASTEEN, Edward A. - Memorial services for Edward A. Chasteen, a retired dairyman, were held in Unity Church of Truth, Bellingham, Monday afternoon, Sept. 15, 1986. Rev. Peter Rhea officiated. Mr. Chasteen, 53, passed away suddenly at his home at 505 Forest Circle, Lynden, Sept. 11, (1986). He was born Feb. 22, 1933 in Bellingham, was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. Mr. Chasteen was a member of Bellingham Wheel and Keel, the Bellingham Yacht Club and the American Jersey Cattle Club. He was a past director of the Northwest Washington Fair. He graduated from Meridian High School in 1951 and from Washington State College in 1955. He taught at Meridian High School three years and served in Army intelligence three years. He was in the restaurant business 12 years, and operated a dairy farm west of Lynden until 1983. He is survived by a brother, Charles and wife Violet of Bellingham; a nephew, Charles Chasteen Jr. of Bellingham; three nieces.
CHATFIELD, Reid F. - Funeral service for Reid F. Chatfield, age 69 of 888 Kelly Rd., will be Friday Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Steven P. Wade, pastor, officiating and Ritualistic service by officers of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 31, IOOF. Interment Fern Hill Cemetery Anacortes. Mr. Chatfield passed away Tues. Nov. 16, 1982. He is survived by his wife Fannie; 1 son Brian Chatfield of Seattle; 2 step-daughters, Frances Sweitzer and Juanita Wade of Portland; 6 grandchildren; 1 sister, Irene Hern of Langley, Wa.; nieces & nephews. Mr. Chatfield had been a life resident of the community; was owner & operator of B & C Well Drilling Inc., was a 30 years member of the Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 31 IOOF, a member of the Rebekah Lodge No. 43 & the Bay City Encampment No. 23. He was a life member of the International Brotherhood Electrical Workers and was past president of the Washington State Well Drillers Association. [b. Nov. 15, 1913 B'ham]
CHATTERTON, Ellena, age 24 years, of Richmond Beach, Wash., passed away suddenly Thursday, Dec. 31, (1959) following an auto accident. Miss Chatterton had been a lifetime resident of this community with the exception of the past four years, during which time she had been the library teacher at the Hillwood and Echo Lake schools in Richmond Beach. She was a graduate of Bellingham High School, WWCE and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Surviving relatives include her mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Trottier, city; her father, Robert Chatterton of Anchorage, Alaska; two sisters, Vickie Lee Chatterton at home and Mrs. Lynn Chatterton Dowell of Everett; also her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Merle A. Montgomery, city; and many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Jan. 4, at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Arthur E. Bezanson, pastor, officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
CHATTERTON, Mary Josephine, age 71, who resided at 2320 C St. passed away in a local convalescent center sun. Feb. 19th, (1978). She had been a lifetime resident of B'ham & a member of Assumption Catholic Parish all her life. She belonged to the Catholic Daughters of America, St. Elizabeth's Circle & the Legion of Mary. She leaves to survive her husband, Jack Chatterton of B'ham, 2 daughters: Marie Collins of Calif. & Bernice Doyle of Edmonds. 5 grandchildren. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tues. evening, Fed. 21st in the chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Weds. Feb. 22nd at 10 a.m. in the Assumption Catholic Church with Father Patrick Callahan as celebrant with interment to follow in Bayview Cemetery under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.
CHAVIRA, Joe "Mike" passed away quietly April 2, 2007 in Bellingham after a brave battle with cancer. He was born Feb 4, 1948 in Ellensburg, WA. He was a loving brother and loyal friend to all. He is survived by 5 sisters, JoAnn Chavira-Bash of Seattle, Josephine Morales of Bellingham, Mary Gonzales of Clovis, NM, Minnie C. Alvarez of Bellingham, Frances Sepulveda of Seattle; brother Jesse Chavira of Bellingham; and son Joseph Michael Chavira Byrd of Seattle. A Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 6 p.m. at Assumption Catholic Church, Bellingham. Those who wish to attend and pay last respects, please do so with our deepest appreciation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 May 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.CHAVIS, William, age 64, of 2501 Huron St., passed away Dec. 17th (1986) in Bellingham. Mr. Chavis was born May 31, 1922 in Concrete, WA and had been a resident of this community for 36 years. He married the former Edythe Ingersoll June 20, 1943 in Mt. Vernon and worked for Cascade Laundry for 15 years. Mr. Chavis was also a golf pro. He was a member of the Bellingham Elks, Bellingham Golf & Country Club, and the D.A.V. He leaves to survive his wife, Edythe of the family home; son, Randy & wife Bernice Chavis of Bellingham; daughter, Vici & husband Jon Olsen of Federal Way; sister, Lois Schiermeister of Seattle; 2 grandchildren, Ryan & Jamie Olsen. Memorial services will be held Fri., Dec. 19th, 11 a.m. in the Jerns & LeVeck Chapel with Pastor R. L. Christensen officiating. Memorials may be made to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research center.
CHAYTER, Morris, age 73 years, passed away at a local hospital, Sunday, April 20, (1947). Mr. Chayter had been a resident of Bellingham for many years and was a miner and prospector. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Hilda Mustasich of Bellingham. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth.
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