Whatcom County Funeral Notices "Clen-Cly"

WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES CLEN - CLY

CLENDANIEL, David Charles, age 32 who resided at 1228 State Street passed away at his residence Wednesday, January 12, 1983. [Born Sept. 26, 1951] he had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 10 years, had attended Whitman College & Western Washington University. He leaves to survive, his parents, Frank & June Clendaniel, Jr. of Walla Walla; 3 brothers, Richard, Edward & Robert, all of Walla Walla; 2 nieces & 2 nephews. Services will be held later this week in Walla Walla. Local arrangements by Jerns & Leveck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.
CLENDENEN, Daniel R., age 79 years of 2218 Iron St. passed away in a local hospital, Saturday, Jan. 30 (1960) following an extended illness. Mr. Clendenen had been a resident of this community for the past 59 years and was a retired warehouseman at Morse Hardware, and attended the First Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle B., one daughter, Mrs. Meriel Beth Pike, 5 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 brothers, David A. and Frank E., one sister, Mrs. Grace G. Knipe, all of Bellingham. Also many nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday Feb. 2 at 10:30 p. m. within the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Walter R. Naff and Ray S. Wagnoer officiating. Internment (sic), Greenacres.
CLENDENEN, David A., 84 of 3100 Peabody St., Bellingham, passed away Tuesday, August 4 (1970). Mr. Clendenen had been a resident of Whatcom County for 64 years, was a World War I U.S. Marine Corps veteran; a member of the First Congregational Church of Bellingham, and a charter member of the Alexander Hamilton American Legion Post. He is survived by his wife Edna E.; 2 daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Waschke of Bellingham, Mrs. Marion Davis of Issaquah; 1 son, Bart Clendenen of Bellingham; 11 grandchildren; numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted in Moles Funeral Chapel Friday, August 7 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Elmer Erickson and Rev. J. Vincent Crane officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
CLENDENEN, Edna Eva, 79, 3100 Peabody St., died Jan. 13 (1972). She was a member of First Congregational Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Washke of Bellingham and Mrs. Marian Davis of Issaquah; a son, Bart of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Ershig and Mrs. Esther Ross of Bellingham, and 11 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The Reverends Elmer Erickson and J. Vincent Crane conducted services at 2 p.m., Monday at First Congregational Church. Burial was in Greenacres Memorial Park under direction of Moles Funeral Home.
CLENDENEN, Frank J. "Bud", age 79 of 1101 E. North St., Bellingham, passed away December 9, 1991, at Sehome Park Care Center, Bellingham. He was born in Bellingham, WA to John and Mayme Clendenen and lived his entire life here. He graduated from Bellingham High School and served in the US Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1946 during WWII achieving the rank of Sergeant. Upon discharge, he went to work as a truck driver for Model Trucking while he played third base for the Bellingham Bells. He later went to work for Consolidated Freight Co. as a truck driver and worked there for over 40 years. He married Edith Manning in 1957 in Reedsport, OR and recently celebrated 35 years of marriage. Bud was a member of the VFW Post 1585 and the Eagles Hall of Bellingham for over 35 yrs. His hobbies included camping, fishing and was an avid pool player. He is survived by his loving wife of the family home, and four cousins, Bart Clendenen of Deming, Muriel Pike of Bellingham, Marian Davis of Fortine, Montana and Dorothy Waechake of Whatcom County, To honor "Buds" wishes there will not be a service. After cremation, interment will be Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
CLENDENEN, John F., age 79 years, of 2900 Michigan Street, passed away at a local hospital Friday, October 15, (1954), following an extended illness. Mr. Clendenen had resided in Bellingham for the past 50 years and was a member of the Eureka Methodist Church. He was a retired employe (sic) of Morse Hardware. Mr. Cendenen (sic) is survived by one son, J. Frank Cenenden (sic) of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Mary LaHammer, of Darrington, and Mrs. Wilma Mark of this city; one sister, Mrs. Grace Knipe; three brothers, Frank E., David A., and Dan R., all of this city. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, October 18, at 1 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. John Kuller, pastor, officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
CLENDENEN, Mayme F., age 70, of 2900 Michigan St., passed away at a local hospital Tuesday, May 13, (1952) following a short illness. Mrs. Clendenen had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 50 years and was a member of the Eureka Methodist Church and the Daughters of America. Surviving relatives include her husband, John F.; two daughters, Mrs. Mary LaHammer, of Darrington, and Mrs. Wilma Mark, of Bellingham; a son, Frank, of Bellingham; a brother, William Jones, of Route 1, city, and many nephews and nieces. Services will be conducted Friday, May 16, at 1 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Perkins, pastor of the Eureka Methodist Church officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.
CLENDENEN, William R., age 23 years, of 2218 Iron Street, passed away at the U. S. Naval Hospital in Seattle, Tuesday, October 16 (1945). William was a graduate of the Bellingham High School and was later employed by the Bloedel Donovan Lumber Co. He served as a member of the U. S. Coast Guard and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the First Christian Church. Immediate surviving relatives include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clendenen, of Bellingham, and one sister, Mrs. Muriel Pike, Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted from the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, Saturday, October 20, at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Ray S. Wagoner of the First Christian Church officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.
CLEVE, Peter Erick, aged 76 years, passed away at his home, 1220 1/2 State Street, Thursday, July 3, (1941). Mr. Cleve had lived in Bellingham for the past ten years. He is survived by two brothers in Norway. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where funeral arrangements are being completed.
CLEVELAND, Charles Glen, age 87, of 615 W. Indiana St., died Tuesday Nov. 5, 1985. Graveside services . . . will be Fri. Nov. 8, 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Russell Hendrickson, First Baptist Church officiating. . . . A Whatcom County resident for 51 years, he is survived by his wife Ona; 2 sons, Virgil & wife Jan Cleveland of City, Hurschel & wife Wanda Cleveland, of Lynden; 3 daughters, Reba & husband Henry Pearson, Geneva & husband Glen McBride, Doris & husband Elmer Crape, all of City; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond Cleveland of LaGrange, Indiana; and sister, Evelyn Dunkin of Sturgis, Michigan. Jones Funeral Home.
CLEVELAND, Julia Ragna, age 88 of Seattle, passed away June 22, 1997 at Stafholt Good Samaritan, Blaine. Mrs. Cleveland was born February 8, 1909 in Ballard, WA to Ole and Gertrude Johnson. She is survived by her two sons, Arne Cleveland of Birch Bay, WA and Robert Cleveland of Seattle, WA; her six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 27, 1997, in the Evergreen Washelli Chapel, Seattle. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.
CLEVELAND, Rev. Oliver H., age 76 years, of 2514 H Street, passed away suddenly at his home Friday, October 23, (1953). Rev. Cleveland had resided in Bellingham for the past 4 years and was a retired Episcopal minister, having served as Vicar of the St. James Episcopal Church in Cashmere for 19 years, prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Cashmere Masonic Lodge. Rev. Cleveland is survived by his wife Sarah Joy Cleveland, one daughter Miss Doreen Cleveland of Seattle; one sister Miss Margaret Cleveland of Chicago; one brother George in Arkansas, and many other relatives. The remains will be forwarded Sunday evening to Cashmere by the Westford Beck Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Oct. 27th, at 1 p.m. within St. James Episcopal Church in Cashmere, with Bishop Cross officiating. Interment Cashmere Cemetery.
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CLEVENGER, Asbury Tilden, age 79, 3129 Birchwood Avenue, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, May 7 (1964). Mr. Clevenger was a twenty-five year resident of this community. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. John Abbott, city; Mrs. Pearl Hoyer and Mrs. Velma Mills, both of Caldwell, Idaho; two sons, Wilfred Clevenger, city; Donald Clevenger, Santa Barbara, Cal.; thirteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Don McVicker Friday, May 8 at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
CLEVENGER, Don, age 68 of 115 W. Ash St. No. 23, New Plymouth, Idaho, died Thurs. Sept. 18, 1980. A resident of Bellingham for 30 years, he was a member of BPOE No. 194; retired Bellingham businessman having owned the DJ Mobile Homes, Clevenger Mobile Home Park as well as other business interest. [He was born March 18, 1912, in Nebraska.] He is survived by his wife Ann; 1 daughter, Betty Dailey of Issaquah; 1 brother, Wilferd Clevenger of Oak Harbor; 2 sisters, Velma Mills of New Plymouth, Idaho and Pearl Hoyer of Caldwell, Idaho; 2 grandsons, 2 great-grandchildren; 3 step-children & 4 step-grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents & one sister. Funeral service Mon. Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m., Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Rod McDougal officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
CLEVENGER, Wilferd T., 63, Oak Harbor, a former Bellingham resident, died Tuesday (Nov. 24, 1981). He was born Aug. 18, 1918, at O'Neal, Neb., and moved to Oak Harbor from Bellingham six years ago. He was a past exalted ruler of Bellingham Elks Lodge 194 and a member of IBEW 191. [He is survived by his wife Della Irene; 2 sons, Steve Clevenger of City & Larry Clevenger of Reno, Nev.; 3 daughters, Mrs. Kay Barnes of Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Linda Cowan of City, Mrs. Judy Reece of Palm Harbor, Florida; 8 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Pearl Hoyer of Caldwell, Idaho & Velma Mills of New Plymouth, Idaho.] Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home, with the Rev. Leonard C. Erickson officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
CLEVERINGA, Fred, age 71, died Monday (Oct. 6, 1986). Funeral services for Fred Cleveringa, 71, Sunnyside, were Thursday at the Sunnyside Christian Reform Church. Mr. Cleveringa, a former Lynden resident, died Monday. He was born June 26, 1915, in Westfield, N. D. He moved to Lynden in 1936 and in August 1940 married Nettie Van Wyk. They farmed in this area until 1953, when they moved to Yakima. They later moved to Sunnyside. Survivors include his wife, Nettie, of the family home; two sons, Norman, of Zillah, and Larry, of Sunnyside; two daughters, Karen Cooper, of Prosser, and Cindy, of Pomeroy; his mother, Hattie Cleveringa of North Dakota; a brother, Willis, of Rapid City, S. D.; 15 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
CLEVISH, Alvin Albert, age 58, Rt. No. 1, Bow, passed away at home Thursday, December 26 (1963). Mr. Clevish was a lifetime resident of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, where he was employed as a logger. He was a veteran of WWII. Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Virginia Moody, city; two neices (sic), Mrs. Erma Parker and Mrs. Vivian Lovelace, both of Seattle, and several aunts and uncles. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Raymond E. Pflueger Monday, December 30 at 10:30 a.m., followed by burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
CLEVISH, Edith Armina, age 69 years, of 2716 Elm Street, passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, March 31, (1955), following a lingering illness. Mrs. Clevish had resided in Bellingham for the past 53 years and is survived by one son, Alvin of Bow, Wash; one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Moody, of this city; two grandchildren, Mrs. Erma Johnson and Mrs. Vivian Lovelace, both of Bellingham; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Besie DeVries, of this city; one brother, Cecil Ferguson, of Port Angeles; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, April 4, at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Dr. W. Carl Calhoun, pastor of the Congregational Church officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
CLEVISH, Emley, age 72 of 1323 James St., passed away at a local hospital Friday, March 31, (1950) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Clevish had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 37 years and was a member of the First Baptist church. Surviving relatives include 4 sons, William Emley and Hubert McDonald, both of Bellingham, Vernie McDonald of St. Louis, Missouri and John Emley of Medical Lake; 7 daughters, Mrs. Grace Nicolay, Mrs. Dora Hoyt and Mrs. Juanita Plemon, all of Bellingham, Mrs. Richard Dexter of Ellensburg, Grace McDonlad (sic) of St. Louis, Missouri, Mrs. Dessalee Jones of Everett and Mrs. Jay Hale of Everson. 18 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 2 sisters, Mrs. Martha Winters of Powell, Wyoming and Mrs. Ida Alexander of Richmond, Mo. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 3 at 2 p. m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. John Parrott, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
CLEVISH, Frank - Funeral services for Frank Clevish, aged 81 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Hattie M. Clevish, who passed away at the family home, 1914 James street after an illness of about three months, will be held in the main chapel of the Homer Mark Mortuary, at Cornwall avenue and Halleck street, Sunday afternoon, May 7 (sic), at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. James M. Wilson, pastor of St. James' Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment will be made in the family plot in Mountain View cemetery. [d. May 7, 1931]
CLEVISH, George Frank, age 77, passed away suddenly at the family home, 2209 Electric Avenue Monday, October 18, (1954). Mr. Clevish had been a resident of this community for the past 61 years, and was a retired carpenter. Surviving relatives are his widow, Lillian E., at home; one son, Alvin A., of Route 5, city; one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Moody of Bellingham; one step-son, Wesley C. Davis of Burlington; two step-daughters, Mrs. Leah Wilson and Mrs. Naomi Hulford, both of Bellingham; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Rufus of Bellingham and Abner of Arlington; three sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Collings of Bellingham, Mrs. Gertrude Williams of Retsil and Mrs. May Mount of Seattle; also numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Mr. George P. Grant Friday, October 22, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.
CLEVISH, Grace H., age 85 of 5534 Northwest Road, Bellingham passed away Mon., Feb. 11, 1980. [She was born Dec. 18, 1894, in North Dakota.] Mrs. Clevish had been a resident of Whatcom County for 60 years, was a member of the Custer United Methodist church, and is survived by 1 son, J. L. Clevish of Bellingham, 1 daughter, Winnifred O'Neall of Camano Island, 3 sisters, Mrs. Mabel Hoagan of Ferndale, Jessie Hawkins of Seattle, Gladys Rounds in CA, 3 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren. Services will be conducted by Rev. Geoff Piper Wed., Feb. 13, at 4 p.m. in Greenacres Mausoleum. Burial under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
CLEVISH, Lillian Effa, 505 N. Garden Street, age 82, passed away Thursday, September 22, (1966). Mrs. Clevish was born in Boicourt, Kansas, and had resided in this city the past fifty-nine years. Survivors are a son, Wesley C. Davis, Auburn; a daughter, Mrs. Clyde Hulford of this city; eight grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Velva Tarbox and a brother, J. W. Hays, both of this city. Services will be conducted Tuesday, September 27 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
CLEVISH, Rufus, age 66, of 1254 Northwest Road, passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday, Nov. 8, (1955) following a brief illness. He had been a resident of the North Bellingham district for the past 29 years and leaves to survive his wife, Grace; one daughter, Mrs. Ray O'Neall of North Bellingham; one son, J. L. Clevish of Bellingham; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. John Collings of Bellingham, Mrs. Gertrude Williams of Ritsel, Wash.; one brother, Abner Clevish of Arlington. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Nov. 11, at 1 p.m. from the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale with the Rev. George Baird officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
CLEVISH, Wallace B., age 76, formerly of 1223 James Street, passed away in a local rest home Monday, July 9 (1951). Mr. Clevish had resided in this community for the past 60 years and was a retired carpenter. Surviving relatives are three brothers, George, of Bellingham, Rufus, of Ferndale, and Abe, of Arlington; three sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Colling of Bellingham, Mrs. Gertrude Rainwater, of Retsil, and Mrs. May P. Mount, of Arlington. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. L. R. White Friday, June 13, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.
CLIETT, Eva M., 59, of 2134 Queen St., died Saturday (Oct. 1, 1983). Funeral service for Eva M. Cliett, age 59, of 2134 Queen St. will be Tuesday Oct. 4 at 3 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Mr. Paul Elvig officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery. Mrs. Cliett passed away Saturday, October 1, 1983. She is survived by her husband Robert J.; 2 sons, Dennis Cliett & Bill Ciett, both of City; 2 grandchildren Jerry & Kimberly; 2 brothers, Louie & Charles Williams, both of Yakima; 3 sisters, Mrs. Donald Covell of Seattle, Mrs. Jim Johnson of Yakima and Bernadine of Everett. Mrs. Cliett moved to Bellingham in 1967 from Yakima. Jones Funeral Home. Bob Moles Jr. & Sr., John C. Eagon, Paul V. Spinelli, Directors. Parking in either Holly St. or Forest St. Lots.
CLIETT, Robert J., 66, of 2134 Queen St., died Saturday (Oct. 11, 1986) in Bellingham. He was born May 6, 1919, in Sisters, Ore., and had been a Bellingham resident since 1967. He had been employed as a bricklayer at Intalco Aluminum Corp. until his retirement three years ago. Survivors include two sons, Bill Cliett and Dennis Cliett, both of Bellingham; three brothers, John Cliett, Don Cliett and Ben Cliett, all of Yakima; a sister, Evelyn Richardson of Allyn, Wash.; and two grandchildren [Jerry Cliett & Kimberly Cliett, both of Bellingham]. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home with Paul Elvig officiating. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery. Visitation hours at the funeral home will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.
CLIFFORD, Lizzie B., age 57, of Tacoma, passed away at a local hospital, Saturday, Feb. 25, (1950) followin (sic) a short illness. Mrs. Clifford was a former Bellingham resident; she had been a resident of Tacoma for the past 11 years. She was a member of the Congregational Church and the Eastern Star chapter in Tacoma. Surviving relatives include her husband Neal C.; one son, Calvin N., of Benton City, Wash.; one daughter, Mrs. Lucille E. Bergeron, of Tacoma; four grandchildren; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Westlund, of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Alma Holman, of Anacortes, and Mrs. Agnes Ottestad, of Bellingham; one brother, Oscar Westlund, of Bellingham; several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were conducted Monday, February 27 at 4 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl Calhoun, pastor of the First Congregational Church officiating. The remains will be forwarded to Tacoma for interment in the Fort Lewis Cemetery.
CLIFT, Bessie Foster, aged 71 years, a resident of Bellingham for the past nine years, passed away at her home, 2411 I street, Sunday, (December 10, 1928).
CLIFT, Comly Holmes, died (September 1956) (at Santa Monica, Calif) Beloved husband of Ruth Clift; father of Mrs. Myrtle Coslett and Harry Clift, stepfather of Mrs. Dorothy Thomas; brother of Frank L. Clift, Mrs. Edith Lenhart, Mrs. Bessie Ware and Mrs. Agnes Huber. Services Wednesday, Sept. 26th at 1 p. m. in the Chapel of Moeller, Murphy and Moeller, Santa Monica Directors.
CLIFT, Dwight A. "Jack", 77, former chief fire inspector at the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, died Wednesday (Feb. 4, 1988) at a Sedro-Woolley hospital. Mr. Clift, of Burlington, was born June 11, 1910, in Indianapolis. He married Evelyn Hopley on Sept. 2, 1939. They moved to Samish Island in 1946, and lived there until 1986. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving in both the Pacific and European theaters, and later participated in the first test of the atomic bomb at Bikini. After his discharge, he served as chief of police in Burlington for a year in 1946. He was the chief fire inspector at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station from 1947 to 1969 and was a member of the Samish Island Memorial Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn, of the family home; a son, Michael Clift, of Sedro-Woolley; and a brother, Harold Clift, of New Port Richey, Fla. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Samish Island Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Otto Sather officiating. The body will be cremated and the ashes buried at Bay View Cemetery in Burlington.
CLIFT, Evelyn R., formerly of Bellingham, died Saturday, March 1, 1997, in Tillamook, Ore. She was 87. Her ashes were placed in Bayview Cemetery. Born July 17. 1909, to Neil and Anna Applequist Berquist in Bellingham, she moved to Oceanside, Ore., in 1992. Mrs. Clift was preceded in death by her husband, Harry, in 1979. Survivors include daughters Constance Chaix of Oceanside, Elizabeth Clift of Great Falls, Mont., eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Waud's Funeral Home in Tillamook.
CLIFT, Frank L., age 72 years, of 2308 J Street, passed away Saturday, Dec. 22, (1956). Mr. Clift had resided in Bellingham for the past 42 years, and was a retired machinist. He leaves to survive two sons, Russell of this city, and Raymond of Seattle; three grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Edward Ware of Woodenville (sic), Wash.; Mrs. Edward Huber of Everett; and Mrs. George Lenhart of Ferndale. Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Dec. 27, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment, Bay View.
CLIFT, Georgia W., of 1221 High Street, passed away at a local hospital Monday, June 18, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Clift had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 50 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. Surviving relatives include her husband, Frank L.; two sons, Raymond A. of Seattle, and Russell S., of Bellingham; her father, James S. Bruce, of Bellingham; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Cheney of Port Orchard; three grandchildren, Michael, Shirley and Kathleen Clift, all of Bellingham, and other relatives. Rosary will be said Tuesday, June 19, at 7:30 p.m. within the Church of the Assumption with the Rev. Fr. Ernest Wille officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery.
CLIFT, Harry L., age 70 of 2411 I St., passed away Tues. Jan 8, (1980) at a local hospital. [A lifetime resident of Bellingham]. He was a retired mechanic from the Bellingham Water Dept. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; 1 son, Robert H. of City; 2 daughters, Connie Chaix of Peidmont, Calif., and Betty Clift of this city; 8 grandchildren; 1 sister, Mrs. Meryl Coslett of Cornelius, Oregon. Services will be conducted Fri. Jan. 11 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, with the Rev. Tim Lann officiating. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery.
CLIFT, Lorraine, age 84, passed away on May 18, 2002 at Mt. Baker Care Center. She was born in Newport, WA on Sept. 12, 1917. Lorraine married Russ Clift of Bellingham, WA. Together they owned Russ Clift Studio, and worked side-by-side for over 40 years. Lorraine will be most fondly remembered for her beautiful smile, positive attitude and her kindness to others. Survivors include her son, Mike Clift (Mary) of Shelton, WA; daughter, Shirlee Dickerson (Gary) of Bellingham; sister, Wilma Cronkhite Sherrard of Bellingham; sister, Marguerite Dreis of Spokane, WA; six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathy MacGregor and her husband of 61 years, Russ Clift. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 23 at Assumption Church in Bellingham.
CLIFT, Robert H., age 51, of 2923 Loraine Ellis Court, Bellingham, died Sun. Dec. 3, (1989) at his residence. He was born Dec. 11, 1937 in Bellingham and was retired US Navy Medical Corpman (sic). He leaves to survive his mother Evelyn Clift of Bellingham; 4 sons, Christopher, Kirk & James, all of Bellingham & Nicholas who is stationed with the US Navy in Long Beach, CA.; 2 sisters, Betty Clift of Bellingham & Constance Chaix of Oceanside, OR. and a friend Shirley Miller of Kaunakakai, Hawaii. Private family service will be Mon. Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. Arrangements thru the Westford Funeral Home.
CLIFTON, Evelyn M. - Graveside services for former Bellingham resident Evelyn M. Clifton, 77, were scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Evergreen Washelli Cemetery in Seattle, with the Rev. Don Griffin officiating. Mrs. Clifton, of Renton, died Friday at Overlake Memorial Hospital in Bellevue, following a June 10 heart attack. She was born Evelyn M. Smith Sept. 14, 1912, in Bellingham. Her parents were Claude Revere and Minnie Mae Smith. After her mother remarried, her name was changed to Evelyn Brown, the name under which she attended Bellingham schools and graduated from Bellingham High School around 1930. She moved to California as a young woman to work as a dietician in a hospital, and married Wiley L. Clifton on Aug. 6, 1938, in San Jose, Calif. The couple lived in California for several months, then moved back to Bellingham for about 12 years. They also lived in Montana for a year around 1943. The couple, with their six children, moved to Seattle in 1952. After Mr. Clifton died in 1967, Mrs. Clifton went to work as a cook for the Bon Marche in Southcenter Mall in Tukwila. She later took a job as a day-care operator for Belle Lanes Bowling Center in Bellevue, where she worked until she retired last year. She liked to crochet and knit, and also loved to go shopping with her daughter. She enjoyed gardening, growing both flowers and vegetables, and did her own canning. Survivors include daughters Evelyn Caseman of Bellevue and Mary C. Wahlgren of Bow; sons Larry R. W. and Richard W. Clifton, both of Renton, Michael J. Clifton of Snohomish, and Dennis L. Clifton of Seattle; a sister, Delores McGuinness of Seattle; a brother, Robert Brown of Ferndale; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three nieces and one nephew.
CLIFTON, Everett L., 72, of 505 W. Bakerview Road, No. 11 died Tuesday May 7, 1985. Memorial service for Everett L. Clifton, age 72, of 505 W. Bakerview Road, No. 11, will be Friday, May 10, 3 p.m., Jones Funeral Home with Rev. David VanBoven, Marietta Community Church officiating. Cremation. Inurnment Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Clifton passed away Tuesday, May 7, 1985. A life time Whatcom County resident, [born on Sept. 22, 1912, in Ferndale] he was a member of Marietta Community Church and is survived by his wife, Mayme of City; a son, Delmar Clifton of Silverdale; 3 daughters, Janet Essex of Homer, Alaska; Judy Martinez of Woodenville; Carolyn Dugdale of Bothell; 11 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Russell Clifton of Marysville; Milton Clifton of Seattle; 1 sister, Joan of Centralia. Visitation hours at Jones Funeral Home Thursday 12 noon - 5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Jones Funeral Home & Crematorium.
CLIFTON, Grace B., age 77 of 409 York St. passed away Thursday, June 5, 1975. She had been a resident of Bellingham since 1932 and was a member of the Silver Beach Community Church. Senior Activity Center and St. Lukes Auxiliary. Surviving are 1 daughter, Carol L. Kirkham of Bellingham; 3 sons, James of Nordland, Wash., Bryan of Bellevue and Jerry of Yakima; a sister, Mildred Eastham of Renton; 2 brothers, Milton McInnis of Oxnard, Cal. and John McInnis of Gig Harbor; also 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel, Tues., June 10 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. David Hansen officiating. Burial in Bayview Cemetery.
CLIFTON, Iola Marie, 69, a Whatcom County resident for many years, died Sunday (Jan. 22, 1989) in Bellingham. Mrs. Clifton, of 3111 Main St., Custer, was born Jan. 13, 1920, in Shields, N. D. She was a Christian. Survivors include her husband, Ben Clifton, of the family home; a son, John Clifton of Lynnwood; three daughters, Leah Browing of Edmonds, Rina Spain of Bellevue and Marilyn Naylor of Everett; six grandchildren; a sister; and three brothers. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Moles Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Arlen Benson officiating. Burial will follow at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
CLIFTON, James W., age 57, of 3715 Silver Beave (sic) Avenue, passed away in a local hospital, Sunday, Feb. 18 (1951). Mr. Clifton had been a resident of this community for the past 19 years and had been employed by the Puget Sound Power & Light Co. as a Custodian the past six years. Surviving relatives include his widow, Grace B., at home; three sons, James R., also at home, Bryan L. and Jerry E., both of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. J. E. McConnell, of Lynden, and one grandchild. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Wm. Ackley, Wednesday, February 21, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
CLIFTON, Jerry E., 51, died Thursday (Aug 6, 1987). Former Bellingham resident Jerry E. Clifton, 51, of Petersburg, Alaska, died Thursday in a Petersburg hospital of heart disease. He was born April 13, 1936, in Bellingham and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1954. Mr. Clifton later moved to the Yakima area, where he ran a construction business and worked for the West Valley school district. He moved to Petersburg in 1985. Survivors include two sons, Jay Clifton and Jim Clifton, both of Yakima; a daughter, Jan Logston of Yakima; two brothers, Bryan Clifton of Bellevue and Robert Clifton of Port Townsend; a sister, Carol Kirkham of Bellingham; and a grandson. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Wiley Heights Covenant Church, Yakima.
CLIFTON, John M., age 69, 3718 CalleLaPlata (sic), Friday Harbor, passed away Mon. April 27 (1981) in a local hospital. He was retired in highway construction. He leaves to survive his wife Eleanor Clifton; 1 son, John J. Jr. of Davenport, Wash.; 2 daughters, Marion Clifton of Spokane and Nancy Clifton of Westminister, Calif. Services were held in Missoula, Montana. Local arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home.
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CLIFTON, Solomon J., age 82, of 1219 Northwest Road, passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday, June 6, (1950), following a short illness. Mr. Clifton was born in Illinois. He had been a resident of the North Bellingham community for the past 50 years. Surviving relatives include three daughters, Mrs. Vada Kelsey, of Canoga Park, Calif., Mrs. Esther Durdle, of Monmouth, Ore., and Mrs. Gladys Graham, of Renton, Wash., a son, Will Clifton, of Everett; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted Saturday, June 10, at 11 a.m. at the Monroe Mortuary in Ferndale. Interment in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
CLINARD, Cecil Merl, 56, of Maple Falls, passed away in a local hospital Friday, January 31, (1958). Mr. Clinard had resided in Whatcom County his entire life, was a member of the Mt. Baker Baptist Mission and of the Welcome Grange. He is survived by his widow, Frances, at home; four step-sons, Donald Landreth of Maple Falls, Robert Landreth of Lancaster, Calif., Robert, Marvin, and Tommy, and a step-daughter, Miss Roseanne Landreth, all at home; father, Merl Clinard of Bellingham; one grandson; four sisters, Mrs. Bernice Grant of Silverton, Oregon, Mrs. Myrtle Gooding, of Forks, Mrs. Phyllis Gooding, and Mrs. Thelma Barnett, both of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Denton Sutton Tuesday, February 4 at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Nooksack Cemetery.
CLINARD, Dorothy L., 85, of Everett, died September 6, 1994 in an Everett nursing home. She was born April 19, 1909 in Belleville, New Jersey. Dorothy moved to Bellingham in 1945 where she worked for the Port of Bellingham for over 30 years, and has been a resident of the Snohomish/Everett area since 1981. She was a member of the Everett New Life Center; past president of the Pacific Northwest Writers Conference and was active in all phases of creative writing. She is survived by her daughters, Phyllis Ruth Clinard, of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Marion Shelton and husband, Hal, of Redmond; eight grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday in the Bauer Funeral Chapel, Snohomish.
CLINARD, Loraine, 72, of 5990 Malloy Ave., Ferndale, died Sunday, June 7, 1992, in Blaine. She was born Feb. 27, 1920, in Banning, Calif., to Arthur and Lillian Farmer. She lived many years in California before moving to Goldendale, Wash. She came to Whatcom County three years ago. Survivors include her special friend Thomas Steifer of Ferndale; brother Art Farmer of Ferndale; and sisters Thelma Gudie of Lynden and Betty Better of Goldendale. At her request there will be no services. Arrangements and cremation are by Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale.
CLINARD, Margaret E. age 88, 1509 E. Victor Street, passed away Wednesday, September 23, (1964). Mrs. Clinard was a sixty-three-year resident of this community. Survivors are her husband, Merle, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Marie Brady, Susuin, Calif.; one granddaughter and one grandson. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. James York Friday, September 25 at 10:30 a.m. at Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.
CLINARD, Ona C., age 94, formerly of 312 West Grover St., Lynden, passed away Thurs., Nov. 25, (1976). A Whatcom County resident for more than 50 years, Mrs. Clinard was a member of the Unity Church of Kansas City, Missouri. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Private graveside services will be conducted Sat., Nov. 27 at 11 a.m. in the Lynden Cemetery. Friends wishing may call at the Gillies Funeral Home, before 10 a.m. Sat. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
CLINARD, William A., age 74 years, of Lynden, passed away at his home Monday, Dec. 29, (1953), following a short illness. He had been a resident of Lynden for the past 49 years and was a former employee of the Whatcom County Dairymen's Association. He is survived by his wife, Ona. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Jan. 2, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with the Rev. Chester Blair officiating. Interment, Lynden Cemetery.
CLINE, Alfred Cline, age 64 of Route 1, Everson, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, Dec. 10, (1962) following an extended illness. Mr. Cline is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Alfreda Ross of Auburn, four brothers, George of Deming, Ben, Wilfred and Charles of Route 1, Everson, two sisters, Mrs. Ella Reid, of Route 1, Everson, Mrs. Alice Hunt of Toppenish. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 13, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Samuel A. Carlson of Everson, officiating. Interment Goshen Cemetery.
CLINE, Annabelle, age 94, of 1530 James St., formerly of Blaine, passed away Wed., June 11, 1986 in a local convalescent center. She was born Aug. 18, 1891 in Blaine & was a lifetime resident. She was a longstanding member of the Royal Neighbors & The Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by one son Clyde & wife Goldie Cline of Oregon; 3 daughters, Elaine & husband Carl Gulick & Lois & husband Al Schencking, both of B'ham; Eva M. Brown of Seattle; 2 sisters, Elma Whitman of Lynden & Erma Coyne of Ferndale; 13 grand children; 30 great grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Her husband Jacob preceded her in death in 1968. Graveside funeral services will be held Mon., June 16 at 11 a.m. at the Nooksack Cemetery, Nooksack, WA. Rev. Leonard Ericksen officiating. Arrangement by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
CLINE, Baby, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Cline, Route 1, Everson, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, November 17, (1949) following a short illness. Graveside services were conducted in the Goshen Cemetery, Monday, November 21, at 2 p.m. under the direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, with the Rev. Hanson, pastor of the Goshen Methodist Church officiating.
CLINE, Bessie P., age 70, a Laconner resident, died in Anacortes, Dec. 6, (1986). She was born in Tulalip, May 13, 1960. She was educated in Laconner, Tulalip & Chemawa Indian School in Oregon. Her husband, Elmer Cline, preceded her in death in 1985. Member of the St. Paul's Catholic Church, The Alter (sic) Society & the Swinomish Ladies Club & Senior Citizen's Group. Survivors are a daughter & son-in-law, Agnes & Ivan Willup of LaConner; a sister & brother-in-law, Helen & Donald Lewis & a sister, Eva Olsen, all Bellingham; 3 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; neices (sic) & nephews. Rosary will be held in the Kern Funeral Chapel, Mt. Vernon, at 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8, with Mass to be held in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, LaConner, at 10 a.m., Tues., Dec. 9. Burial will follow in the Swinomish Cemetery.
CLINE, Charleen, age 11 months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cline, of Route 1, Everson, passed away in a local hospital suddenly Sunday, October 14, (1951). Besides her parents she is survived by three brothers, Rodney, Darrell and Victor; one sister, Dahpne, all at home. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, October 16, at 1 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Hilmer Hansen, pastor of the Sumas Methodist Church, officiating. Interment, Goshen Cemetery.
CLINE, Charles, age 73 of 6814 Mission Rd., Everson, WA, passed away Aug. 2, 1993 at his home. [Born Sept. 1, 1919, in Everson,] Mr. Cline has been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and was a retired logger. He leaves to survive 2 sons, Darrell Cline of Everson, Rodney C. Cline of Kent; 4 daughters, Dathne Demmert of AK, Colleen Cline of Everson, Sheila Cline of Lynnwood & Nancy Cline of Lynnwood; 1 brother Ben Cline of Everson, 1 sister Alice Cline of Everson; 14 grandchildren & 5 great-grandchildren. Vigil prayer service will be held Thur. at 7 p.m. at Jerns Leveck Funeral Chapel with funeral service to be held Fri. at 10 a.m. at Jerns Leveck Funeral chapel with Karen Dodson officiating with interment to follow in the Buchanan Cemetery under the direction of Jerns Leveck Funeral Chapel of Bellingham.
CLINE, Clara E., 82, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 1986). Funeral service for Clara E. Cline, age 82, of 1109 12th St., will be Fri. Jan. 24, 3 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Martin Wells, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Cline passed away Tues. Jan. 21, 1986. A lifetime Bellingham resident, whe (sic) was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and A.L.C.W.; Culinary & Beverage Workers Union local 451. She is survived by 2 daughters, Velma & husband Clayton McDonald, Hazel Russel; friend John Westford all of City; 11 grandchildren, Steve, Randy, Scott, Kerry McDonald, Vickie, Susan, Catherine, Jody, Terry, Michael & Cheryl; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild and sister Mary Hartman of Bellevue. Jones Funeral Home.
CLINE, Delsie M., age 51 of 3311 Unick Rd., Ferndale, passed away at home Thursday, November 24, 1983 following a lengthy illness. [She was born July 8, 1932, in Pratt, Kan.] Mrs. Cline had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1948, was a member of the North Bellingham Full Gospel Fellowship Church and is survived by her husband, Ralph G. of Ferndale; 7 sons, Delbert Dodson of Lynden, Loren and his wife Lanea Dodson of Bellingham, Martin and his wife Debbie Dodson of Deming, Larry and his wife Marjie Dodson of Ferndale, Doug Dodson of Bellingham, Dan and his wife Beth Dodson of Bellingham, Rick Dodson of Bellingham; 4 brothers, Clinton and his wife Doris Macy of Custer, Melvin and his wife Janine Macy of Toledo, Curtis and his wife Joy Macy of Ferndale, Lawrence and his wife Lindy Macy of Bellingham; 3 sisters, Wanda and her husband Don Coplin of Seattle, Bonnie and her husband Harry Witwick of Custer, Rose and her husband Gary Robey of Ferndale; 6 grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Maynard Oss Monday, November 28 at 2:00 p.m. in Moles Funeral Home.
CLINE, Earl Walter, age 52, formerly a resident of Bellingham, passed away in Sekiu where he had resided for the past two years, Wednesday, September 9, (1953). Mr. Cline was employed with the Zellerbach Paper co. as a boomman, and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bellingham. Surviving relatives are his widow, Gladys M., at home; five sons, William and Donald, both of Seattle, Lyold Brown, Claude Brown and Harold Brown, all of Bellingham; three daughters, Mrs. Beverley DiCosol, and Mrs. Elaine Johnson, of Seattle, and Mrs. Alice Hubbard, of Bellingham; 16 grandchildren; parents, Mr. and Mrs. John DeVries, of Bellingham; three brothers, Robert Cline, of Sekiu, Wayne, of Forks, and Clyde, of Bellingham; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Osborne, of Bellingham, Mrs. Elsie Kelso and Mrs. Pearl Holms, of Forks; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James M. Wilson Monday, September 14, at 11 a.m. Final resting place Woodlawn.
CLINE, Gary W., age 32 of 5155 Emily Rd., Deming, passed away Wed. June 24, (1987) as the result of a car accident. He was employed by Intalco Aluminum, Ferndale, was a member of the Indian Nooksack Tribe. He is survived by his wife Anita Cueva, Deming; 2 sons Tomas & Dean Cline, Deming; 1 daughter Shownein Cline, Deming; 5 brothers, Richard J. Phare of Ferndale, Ron Cline of Puyallup, Ross Cline, Carmen Cline and Thomas Cline, all of Everson; 1 sister Marie E. Jefferson, Bellingham; 4 aunts, Louise Antone of Everson, Myrtle Newsted of Seattle, Mae Munroe of Abbottsford, B. C., Alice Hart of Everson; 4 uncles Ed Kelly, Chilliwack, B. C., Hugh Kelly of Abbottsford, B. C., Ben Cline and Charles Cline both of Everson. Prayer service Sat., June 27th, 7 p.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday June 28 at 1:30, in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Followed by burial in Goshen Cemetery. Viewing will be held Sat. June 27, 10 to 2 p.m.. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
[A local man was killed Wednesday night when he was thrown from a car in a two-car collision at Henry and Gulf roads, six miles northwest of Ferndale. Gary W. Cline, 33, P.O. Box 781, Deming, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Washington State Patrol reported. Four other people in that car were injured, one of them seriously. The driver of the second vehicle was Steven H. Johnson, 33, of Marysville, the patrol reported. Passengers names were not released. A car driven by Thomas H. Cline, 20, 6852 Mission Road, Everson was southbound on Gulf Road and the Johnson vehicle was eastbound on Henry Road when they collided at the intersection at 8:55 p.m. The Cline car rolled over and landed on its top. Thomas Cline was taken to St. Luke's General Hospital, where he was treated and released for abrasions to his side. Carmen E. Cline, 25, also of 6852 Mission Road, was thrown from the car. He was listed in serious condition today at St. Luke's with fractured ribs and a neck injury. Three other passengers in Cline's care were treated at St. Luke's for bumps and bruises and were released: Anita Queva, 29, 5155 Emily Drive, Deming; Carmen D. Cline, 19, 6852 Mission Road; and Lourdes Queva, 16, 2864 Goshen Road.]
CLINE, George, age 81, of 5529 Rutsatz Rd., Deming, passed away Fri. Jan. 14, 1983. Mr. Cline had been a life resident of Whatcom County, [born Dec. 11, 1901, in Everson], was a retired logger, and commercial fisherman. He leaves to survive his wife, Martha of the family home; 2 step-sons, Milton & Marvin Williams, both of Deming; step-daughter, LaVerne Cooper of Kent; 8 grandchildren, Milton Williams, Jr. of Deming; Lorraine Babcock of Kent; Bryson Cooper of Yakima, Karen Williams, Harry Cooper, Kim Cooper, Jeff Williams, Tina Cooper, all of City; 12 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Alice Hunt of Everson; 3 brothers, Benny Wilfred & Charlie Cline, all of Everson; numerous nieces & nephews. Prayer services will be held Monday, January 17 at 7 p.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Eva Wiseman officiating. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 18 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Harlan Jones officiating. Interment Goshen Cemetery.
CLINE, George M., age 50, of Nooksack, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Feb. 16th, (1963), following an extended illness. A lifetime resident of Whatcom County he was born in Blaine and it was there that he grew up and attended schools. He moved to Nooksack 14 years ago and for the past 10 years had served as custodian of the Everson-Nooksack Elementary School. Surviving are his wife Dorothea, four sons Ralph of Bellingham, Floyd of Seattle, Lyle with the U. S. Air Force in Michigan, and Gale at home; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jake Cline of Blaine, one brother Clyde of Eugene, Oregon, three sisters Mrs. Joe Daum of Springfield, Oregon, Mrs. Carl Gulick and Mrs. Al. Schenking both of Bellingham; also five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, Tuesday, Feb. 19th, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Norvil Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in the Nooksack Cemetery.
CLINE, Gladys Marie, age 58, of 2809 Kulshan St., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, July 2, (1960). Mrs. Cline had been a life resident of this community; was a Life Member of Ground Observation Corps, and a member of the American Legion Auxliiary (sic). Mrs. Cline was very active in the V.F.W. Auxiliary and was a member of the Cootiettes. Surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. Jack Hubbard of Bellingham; two sons, Lloyd and Harold Brown, both of Bellingham; several grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Mary Harvey of Bellingham, also many other relatives. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. George Ackley and officers of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Tuesday, July 5, at 3:30 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.
CLINE, Kevin S., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Cline of Tacoma passed away in that city May 1, (1966). Graveside services were held Wednesday, May 4 at 11 a.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Goshen Cemetery.
CLINE, Lloyd E., age 83, born in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada Oct. 20, 1898. He died at his resident in Oak Harbor on June 2, 1982 following an extended illness. Mr. Cline came to the United States from Canada in 1923 settling in the Whatcom County area. He was united in marriage to Pearl B. Brown in Everson, WA on Oct. 20, 1928. In 1941 they moved to Oak Harbor where Mr. Cline was employed as a Pipefitter foreman for Civil Service at N.A.S. Whidbey, retiring in 1964. He was a veteran of WWI serving with the Canadian Army. Mr. Cline is survived by his wife Pearl of Oak Harbor; 1 daughter, Mrs. Marlene Edmundson of Bellingham; 1 grandaughter (sic), Pamela Edmundson & grandson Dean Edmundson both of Bellingham. He is also survived by 1 sister, Mrs. Carol Arndt of Newton, Iowa; several nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held Sat. June 5 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Bartleson Funeral Home, Oak Harbor. Inurnment was held at Hawthorne Lawn Memorial Park.
CLINE, Margaret Jane, age 91, of Olga, Wash., passed away in a local hospital Monday, June 10, (1946). Mrs. Cline had resided in that community for the past 30 years and was a member of the Orcas Island Presbyterian Church. Surviving relatives are one sister, Mrs. Emma Jones, of Los Angeles, Calif.; one granddaughter, Mrs. Leslie A. Stone, of Orting, Wash., and one son-in-law, E. J. Young of Olga. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Services will be conducted from the Olga Clubhouse, Wednesday, June 12, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Olga Cemetery.
CLINE, Martha J., age 82, of the Rutsatz Rd., Deming, passed away Thurs. Dec. 26, (1985) [at a local nursing home. She was born Sept 6, 1903, in Canada], resided in Whatcom County for the past 60 years and leaves to survive a daughter Laverne Cooper and a son Marvin Williams both of Deming; 3 sisters, Louise Antone of Everson, Myrtle Newsted, Seattle and Mae Monroe of Canada; 2 brothers, Hugh & Ed Kelly both in Canada; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. [A son, Martin Williams, preceded her in death in 1983]. Funeral services will be conducted Mon. Dec. 30 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Glen Wolf officiating. Interment Case Cemetery. Due to weather conditions there will be no prayer service Sunday evening.
CLINE, Maude, age 90 of 1515 Fairview, passed away Friday March 17, 1978. She had been a resident of this community for the past 70 years. Surviving 2 sons, Howard R. Cline of Bellevue and Vernon Miller, City, 1 daughter, Mrs. Eunice Inge, City, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral service Tuesday March 21, 3 p.m. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Chester Rutledge officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
CLINE, Molly Ann, age 54 of 2476 Crestline Road, Ferndale passed away Monday, March 28, 1983 in a local hospital. She was born April 16, 1928 in Bellingham; had been a life time Ferndale resident; a member of the United Church of Ferndale; had taught in the Ferndale School District for 25 years; was a graduate of Washington State University; a member of WEA; and Delta Cappa Gamma. Survivors include 2 sons, Bob Cline of Bellingham; Randy & his wife, Barbara Cline of N. Bellingham; mother, Jessie Whitely of Ferndale; 1 brother, Maurice Whitely of Salinas, California; 1 sister, Elaine Radovich of Lake Stevens; 1 grandchild. Memorial services will be held Thursday, March 31 at 11 am at the United Church of Ferndale, Rev. Graham Hutchins officiating. Intombment to follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
CLINE, Norma, age 53 of 6852 Mission Rd., Everson, passed away Wed. March 12, (1980) [in a local nursing home]. Mrs. Cline had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 34 years [born March 26, 1926], and was a member of the United Indian Methodist Church. She leaves to survive her husband Wilfred of the family home; 6 sons, Richard Phare Jr. of Lummi, Ronald Cline, Gary Cline, Thomas Cline and Carman Cline, all of Everson and Roswell Cline of Marietta; 1 daughter, Marie Jefferson of Lummi; 2 brothers, Edward Kelly of Sardis, B. C., and Hugh Kelly of Abbotsford; 4 sisters, May Monroe of Kilguard, B. C., Louise Antone of Everson, Martha Cline of Deming and Myrtle Newsted, of this City; 15 grandchildren. Prayer services will be held Sunday March 16 at 7 pm in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Services will be conducted Mon. March 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the Nooksack Indian Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Goshen Cemetery.
CLINE, Robert Guy, age 59 of Neah Bay passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 24, (1963), as a result of a heart attack while fishing at Lummi Island. Mr. Cline had been a resident of Neah Bay the past 14 years and prior to that had lived his entire lifetime at Ferndale. He was a member of the International Woodworkers of America. He leaves to survive his wife, Lillian; 2 sons, Robert and Richard both of Ferndale; parents, Mr. and Mrs. John DeVries of Bellingham; three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Kelso, Mrs. Pearl Holm both of Forks; Mrs. Ethel Osborne of Bellingham; two brothers, Clyde of Bellingham and Wayne of Forks; four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted in the Moles Funeral Home Monday July 29 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Grant Whipple officiating. Interment Woodlawn cemetery.
CLINE, Roseanna, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rosewell Cline passed away Wednesday, June 8, (1977). Besides her parents, she leaves to survive 2 brothers, Tony and Rosewell both of the family home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Lewis of Marietta; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Cline of Everson. Graveside services were held Friday, June 10 at 10 a.m. at Lummi Cemetery with Duane Stewart officiating under the direction of Westford Funeral Home.
CLINE, Thomas Arthur, age 80, of Rt. 2, Sedro Woolley, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, March 14, (1961). Mr. Cline had been a 25-year resident of this county; was a member of the Woodman (sic) of the World and the Twin Sisters Grange. Surviving relatives are his widow, Mavis I. at home; one daughter, Mrs. Ella K. Roberson of Mountlake Terrace; three sons, Kenneth R. of Marysville, Ervin W. of Anacortes and Tommie J. of Seattle; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Jenny Vivian and Mrs. Alice Huntsman, both of Bozeman, Mont., also many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Thursday, March 16, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Grandview Cemetery in Anacortes.
CLINE, Thomas "Ben", of 6838 Mission Road, Everson, a former Nooksack tribal chairman, died Friday, Sept. 9, 1994 at the age of 90. He was born in Everson on Oct. 2, 1903 to Thomas and Belinda Antone Cline. As a youth he enjoyed sports such as baseball and soccer. He spent his high school years in Canada, but was a Whatcom County resident for 70 years. He married Beatrice Kimball on Sept. 24, 1927 in Mount Vernon. He was a member of the Nooksack Tribe and its chairman for 10 years. He was a member of the Nooksack Indian Mission Church, [loved to drive the tractor] and raised horses. He is survived by his wife Beatrice of the family home; three sons, Elvin Cline and James Cline of Everson and Gordon Cline of Federal Way; three daughters, Lucille Anderson of Utah, Ramona Hubbard of California and Belinda McKay of Vernon, B. C.; sister Alice Hunt of Everson; 29 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Nooksack Indian Mission Church with Rev. Mark Johnson and Karen Dodson officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Home of Bellingham.
CLINE, Thomas H., age 78, of Everson, Rt. 1, passed away in a local hospital Friday, December 18, (1953), following a short illness. He had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. Mr. Cline is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ella Reid of Everson Rt. 1, Mrs. Alice Hunt of Seattle, George of Deming, Thomas of Toppenish, Wash.; five sons, Alfred Jr., Wilfred and Charles, all of Everson Rt. 1; one brother, Charles, of Bellingham; 28 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, De. 22, at 1 p.m. in the Methodist Indian Mission with the Rev. H. Hanson officiating. Interment, Goshen Cemetery, under direction of the Gillies Funeral Home at Lynden.
CLINE, Tony Brice, age 19, of 2524 Suchanon Drive, Everson, WA, died Saturday July 31, 1993 at his residence. He was born to Roswell James Cline and Dawn Lewis, April 2, 1974 in Bellingham. He attended the Marietta Grade School and Nooksack Valley High School and was a fisherman with his Uncle on the "Renci". Tony was active in sports and was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Wilfred and Norma Cline. Leaves to survive his parents Roswell and Dawn Cline of Everson; four brothers, Roswell Dean Cline, Lee James Cline, Ryawn Kelly Cline, and Paul Keith Cline, all of Everson; Maternal grandparents, Donald and Helen Lewis, Chief of the Lummi Nation; close friend Andrea Phillips of Everson; numerous friends and other relatives. Prayer Service will be held 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 3, 1993 at Lewis Center, 1801 Bayon Rd., Marietta, WA. Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday August 4, 1993 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Scott Road, Lummi, WA. Burial will be at the Lummi Cemetery. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
CLINE, Victor Lee, age 10, of Route 1, Everson, passed away Wednesday, March 16, (1960). He was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and a student at the Everson-Nooksack Grade School. He leaves to survive his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cline; two brothers, Rodney and Darrell; four sisters, Daphne, Colleen, Sheila, Nancy, all at the family home, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Antone of Route 2, Everson, great-grandfather, James Kelly of Gilgard, B. C. Funeral services were held Friday, March 18, at 3 p. m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Mrs. H. Anable officiating, Interment Goshen Cemetery.
CLINE, Wanda Louise, of 3036 Eldridge Ave., passed away at the family home Sunday (March 6, 1966). Mrs. Cline had resided in Bellingham for the past 30 years and leaves to survive her husband, Michael L., 1 son, Tom, both of the family home, stepson Michael Cline of Huslia, Alaska, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nicoll of city; 1 brother, Robert Nicoll, Torrance, Calif.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. McIntosh of San Pablo. Funeral services Wednesday, March 9, 1 p.m. within the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Dr. Vincent J. Crane of the Congregational Church officiating. Interment Bayview.
CLINE, Wilfred W., age 76 of 6852 Mission Rd, Everson passed away in a Bellingham hospital [St. Joseph Hospital] Aug, 5, 1989. He was born March 17, 1913 in Everson, and was a lifetime resident of that community. He was member of the United Methodist Church, The V.F.W in Laurel, and the Nooksack Tribe. [His wife, Norma, died in 1980]. He is survived by 5 sons, Ronald Cline of Puyallup, Ross, Carmen and Thomas Cline of Everson, Richard Phare of Ferndale; daughter Marie Jefferson of B’ham; 2 brothers, Ben and Charles Cline of Everon (sic) sister Alice Hunt of Everson; 20 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; numerious (sic) nieces and nephews. Vigil Prayer Service will be held 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the Nooksack (sic) Indian United Methodist Church on the Mission Rd. Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug 10 at Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel with burial at Goshen Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
CLINTON, Charles A., Bellingham resident, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1993, at Bellingham Mount Baker Care Center. He was 87. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park. He was born March 5, 1905, in Otterbein, Ind., to Charles and May Clinton. A teacher for many years, Mr. Clinton taught at Mary M. Knight Elementary School and at Conconully School in Conconully, Wash. After moving to Whatcom County in 1967, he continued taking education courses at Western Washington University. Survivors include son Charles A. Clinton of Eugene, Ore.; and two grandchildren. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
CLINTON, Oscar, age 74, of Alger, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Sept. 12, (1959). Mr. Clinton had resided at Alger for the past 20 years; was a retired mill-worker; was a member of the Lutheran Church and the L.O.O.M. at Mt. Vernon. Survivors are his widow, Caroline, at home; one sister and one nephew in Sweden. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Mr. John Klunder Tuesday, September 15 at 1 p.m. Final resting place Grandview Cemetery at Anacortes.
CLIPPINGER, Charles, age 87, of Lummi Island, passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, March 30, (1948). Mr. Clippinger had been a resident of that community for the past forty-three years and was a retired grocer. Surviving relatives are the widow, Jessie, at home; one brother, Harvey, of Sunnyside, Calif.; one niece, Mrs. H. L. MacIntosh, of Arcadia, Calif., and three nephews, Norton, Ralph and Max Miller, all of Detroit, Mich. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Alexander P. Aiton, Friday, April 2, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
CLIPPINGER, Jessie, of Lummi Island, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, November 15, (1950). Mrs. Clippinger had been a resident of that community for the past 45 years and leaves to survive, two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Wykrock, of $.(sic) North Fork, N. Y., and Mrs. Daisy Wilson, of Rochester, New Hampshire; one brother, Thomas, N. Murphy, of Brooklyn, N. Y.; two nieces, Mrs. Ethel Bring, of Ferndale, and Mrs. Marian Bright, of Fort Lewis. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services were conducted by the Rev. Daniel E. Taylor, Saturday, November 18, at 11 a .m. Delayed interment was made at Greenacres Memorial Park, Monday, November 20, at 3 p. m.
CLOER, Cheryl Ann, age 28 of Darrington died Nov. 13, 1979 from injuries received in an automobile accident. She was born Oct. 24, 1951 in Everett and resided in Darrington all of her life. She was a graduate from Darrington High School & Everett Community College. She leaves 2 sons, Darryl & Terry both at home, her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Wright of Darrington, sister Nancy Wright of Everett & her Grandmother Rose Rhoads of Bellingham. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Sat. in the First Baptist Church, Darrington. Private graveside services will be Mon., 2 p.m. in Enterprise Cemetery, Ferndale. Arrangements are under the direction of Weller, Funeral Home, Arlington.
CLOES, William Gordon, age 77, a retired Deming resident for the past 22 years suffered a stroke and passed away June 1, 1992 in Bellingham. He was born February 7, 1915 in Encanto, Calif to Gordon and Enid Collins Cloes. Married Ruth Chilcote April 6, 1947 in Yuma, Arizona. He was a decorated WWII Pilot and later was employed as an Executive Pilot for U.S. Steel Corporation. Survivors include his wife, Ruth, of the family home; a son, Jack Gordon Alford & wife Doris of San Diego, Calif; 2 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and six nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 4, 11:00 a.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John W. Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
CLONINGER, Hazel I. - A graveside service for Hazel Irene (Martinson) Hitchcock Cloninger of Lynden will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Saxon Cemetery in Acme with the Rev. Al Currier officiating. Mrs. Cloninger died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 85. Born Feb. 19, 1915, to Albert and Ada (Caufield) Martinson in Wilbur, she moved with her family to Fleet, Alberta, where they settled on a wheat ranch. In 1924, she moved with her family to Idaho and then back to Wilbur, where she attended grade school. In 1930, she moved with her family to Haynie, where she attended Custer High School. In 1932 she and her family moved to Deming, where she married Merle Hitchcock in 1934. They lived in Deming and Skykomish and later divorced. Mrs. Cloninger later moved to Everett, where she married Dwain Cloninger in 1981. He died in 1995. She enjoyed watching the Seattle Mariners and cooking. She loved fresh flowers and potluck dinners. Her brothers Lawrence, Tony, Elmer and Cleon Martinson and sisters Helen Clements and Elma Martinson also died previously. Survivors include sons Glen and Dick Hitchcock, both of Bellingham, and Bob Hitchcock of Boise, Idaho; sisters Laura Steiner and Mary Olivers, both of Bellingham, and Lucy Hamilton of Deming; ex-husband of Bellingham; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation & Burial. Submitted by Debbie deHoog
CLOO, Martin, 68, of Burlington died April 24, 1974. Funeral services for Martin Cloo, 68, of Burlington will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in the Mount Vernon First Christian Reformed Church. Burial will be in Hawthorn Lawn Cemetery. He died Wednesday. Mr. Cloo came to the U.S. in 1949, was a retired dairy farmer and a member of the Mount Vernon First Christian Reformed Church. Surviving is the wife, Shirley at home; daughters, Betty Sipma of Artesia, Calif., Julia Hurley of McMinnville, Ore. and Tena Vandepol of Bellingham; sons, James of Union City, Calif., John of Mount Vernon, and Marvin of Burlington; two sisters and two brothers in Holland; and 15 grandchildren. Arrangements are by Hulbush Funeral Home, Burlington.
CLOPIND, John, age 69, passed away at a Bellingham hospital Tuesday (Oct 20, 1953), following a lingering illness. Mr. Clopind was a resident of Blaine. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 23, at 2 p. m. at the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, the Rev. A. M. Brown officiating. Interment Greenacres.
CLOSE, Abner S., age 65 years, passed away in a Bellingham hospital, Sunday, January 20 (1946). Mr. Close had been a resident of Route 1, Blaine, for the past 30 years and is survived by one sister, Mrs. Cunningham, of Bremerton; one niece, Mrs. Virginia Derr, of Sumas; two nephews, Loren Snow, of Blaine, and Dan Keene, of Lynden. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 23, at 2 p. m. from the McKinnew Funeral Home in Blaine with Rev. E. P. Thomas officiating. Interment in the Enterprise Cemetery.
CLOSE, Amelia Christina, age 59 years, of Lynden, Route No. 2, passed away in a local hospital, Oct. 24, (1957), following a lingering illness. She had resided in Lynden for the past five years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harold Arneson, of Lynden, Route 2; one son Orval of Bloomingdale, Ill.; six grandchildren, three brothers, two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Oct. 26, at 11 a. m. in the Assembly of God Church in Lynden with the Rev. John Skaggs officiating. The remains will be forwarded to Glasgow, Mont., for interment.
CLOSE, Charles C., age 79, of 2800 Donovan passed away in a local hospital Friday, March 5 (1954). Mr. Close had resided in this community for the past 18 years and was a retired brick manufacturer. Deceased was a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church, and leaves to survive his widow, Myrtle, at home. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Elder R. J. Winders, Monday, March 8, at 1:00 p. m Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.
CLOSE, Esther C., age 69, of 1391 Country Lane passed away Sunday, June 28, 1987. Funeral service . . . will be Thurs. July 2, 3 P.M. in the Chapel of Purdy & Walters/Cassidy Funeral Home, Everett, WA, with Don Waddell, Woodinville Church of Christ officiating. Interment Cypress Lawn Cemetery, Everett. Mrs. Close passed away Sun. June 28, 1987. A Bellingham resident for 17 years, formerly of Everett, she was a member of Central Lutheran Church in Everett; member of Retired Senior Volunteer Program; employed by Bellingham Villa Care for 10 years, she was preceded in death by her husband David Close and is survived by her children, Carol J. & husband Elmer Ebergson of City, JoAnn & husband Bern Bauer of Lynnwood, Betty L. Danner of Everett, James R. & wife Patty Close of Arlington, Thomas D. and wife Pam Close of Reno, Nevada, Kenneth A. & wife Marge Close of Arlington, Judith L. & husband Al Johnson of Everett, Susan J. and husband James Layne of Weatherford, TX., Donald R. & wife Susie Close of Lynnwood, Stanley N. & wife Wendy Close of Everett, Kathleen M. & husband Mac Staggs of Everett; more than 40 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sisters, Vi & husband James Tooker of City, Betty & husband Jack Goenen of Whidbey Island; brother, Marvin & wife Ada Johnson of Kennewick, WA.; aunts, Adelia Moller & Alma Erickson both of City; several nieces & nephews. Jones Funeral Home.
CLOSSON, David & Pam, of Vancouver, Washington, died as a result of an auto accident near Kelso, Sunday evening (May 18, 1980). They are survived by a daughter, Natalie, age 5; son Quinn, age 2. David is survived by his parents, John and Jen Closson, city; a sister, Judy Closson, San Francisco, Calif.; 3 brothers, Bill, Rick, and Robb, all of Vancouver, Wa.; several aunts and uncles including Keith and Lois Swanson, city. In addition to their children Pam is survived by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Baxter; a brother, Don Baxter, all of Vancouver, Wa. Services Fri. May 23rd at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church at Vancouver, Wa. Information by Jones Funeral Home.
CLOSSON, John G., of Vancouver, Wash., died Friday, Aug. 27, 1993. He was 77. A memorial service was held Monday in Vancouver. Burial will be at Northwood Park Cemetery. Born Dec. 17, 1915, in Orchards, Neb., to William Closson and Cecelia Kennedy Closson, he was raised and educated in Wyoming. He attended the University of Montana for a year and moved in the late 1930s to Whatcom County, where he attended business college in Bellingham. Mr. Closson served in the Navy and was stationed in Washington, D.C., where he married Genevieve Knutsen on May 23, 1940. They returned in 1945 to Bellingham, where they lived for a few years before moving to Sedro-Woolley. They continued to spend their summers at their retirement home on Lake Samish. Mr. Closson retired from San Juan Packers in 1983. A member of the American Legion and Trinity Lutheran Church in Vancouver, he enjoyed fishing and golf. Mr. Closson was preceded in death by a son, David Spencer Closson, and a brother, William Closson. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons William Dennis Closson, Robert Louis Closson and Richard John Closson, all of Vancouver, Wash.; daughter Judith Ann Closson Melgar of San Francisco; sister Cecelia Closson DeGrave of Vancouver, Wash.; and 11 grandchildren. Arrangements by Vancouver Funeral Chapel.
CLOTHIER, Lisa, infant, died April 22, 1954. Private services were held Friday afternoon for Lisa, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Clothier, 610 Laurel St., who died Wednesday (April 22, 1954). The service at Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home was followed by cremation. Survivors include a sister, Kimberley, at home, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor B. King and Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Clothier, all of Shelton.
CLOTHIER, Milton A. Jr., age 62 of 446 W. Lake Samish Dr., passed away Sun. Jan. 19 (1987) [at the family home]. Mr. Clothier had resided in Whatcom County for the past 35 years, was a reitred (sic) teacher & taught at Bellingham & Sehome High Schools for 35 years. [During that time, he regularly took students to a geological dig at Semiahmoo Spit.] A Veteran of WWII, a graduate of WWU, and worked as an archaeologist. Survived by his wife Nita of the home; 2 daughters, Kim Schwartzman & husband Paul of Acme, Laurie Alexander & husband Ken of Seattle; 2 grandchildren; parents, Milt & Ada Clothier and sister Jane White, all of Shelton. Private memorial services will be held Sat. Jan. 24, at 11 A.M. at the Semiahmoo County Park, followed by an Open House from 12 to 2 p.m. at the park. Arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home.
CLOUDA, George, age 83, of 2300 St. Clair, passed away Dec. 31, 1984. Funeral services for George Clouda, 83, 2300 St. Clair St., will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral Home. He died Monday. He was born July 19, 1901, in Bellingham, and had been a lifelong resident. He had been employed in the logging industry. He is survived by his wife, Stella M., and nieces and nephews. The Rev. Larry Zuchkowski, [Seventh-Day Adventist Church], will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park, under direction of Jones Funeral Home.
CLOUDA, Harry, 84, of 1200 Birchwood Ave., died Saturday (March 20, 1982). Memorial service for Harry Clouda, age 84, of 1200 Birchwood, will be Tuesday, March 23, 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Cremation will be at Greenacres Crematorium. Mr. Clouda passed away Saturday, March 20. He was a retired logger & a lifetime resident of Bellingham. Surviving are 1 brother George Clouda, of Bellingham, and nieces & nephews. Jones Funeral Home. Bob Moles Jr. & Sr., John C. Eagon, Paul V. Spinelli, Directors.
CLOUGH, Annie E., age 87 years, of Rt. 2, Ferndale, passed away at a local hospital Tuesday, Sept. 21 (1954), following an extended illness. She had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 50 years and was a member of the Congregational Church of Pleasant Valley. Mrs. Clough is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lila Bailey, of Ferndale; one son, Arthur H., of Eugene, Ore.; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles Zwerneman, of Lyle, Minn., numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Sept. 25, at 2 p. m. from the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale with the Rev. Evan David officiating. Interment Enterprise Cemetery.
CLOUGH, Ethel M., age 88. A Clear Lake resident since 1919, died at United General Hospital, April 3, 1978. She was born May 19, 1889 in Minnesota and was united in marriage to Joel Clough in 1911. Survived by a daughter Marjorie Roth of Tacoma, 2 sons, Conrad Clough of Clear Lake and Russell of Moses Lake. 4 sisters, Sadie Ensch of Burlington, Anna Noteboom of Clear Lake, Alvina Berg of Bremerton and Alice Knott of Flag Staff (sic), Arizona a brother Clarence Pheifer of Mt. Vernon. 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceeded(sic)in death by her husband, 1 son and 1 daughter. Funeral services will be Thur. April 6, at 2 p.m. at the Lemley Chapel Pastor Lloyd Hawkins will officiate. Interment to follow in the Sedro Woolley Union Cemetery.
CLOUGH, Lelia, age 93, of 1525 Humboldt St., passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, Dec. 27 (1961). A member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Mrs. Clough was a 51-year resident of Bellingham. Survivors are her husband, Warren, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Chudleigh Murray, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Beatrice Yoakum, of Medford, Ore.; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Adah Hagens, of Grand Rapids, Mich.; nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where private services will be conducted by the Rev. M. Edward Hegle, Friday, Dec. 29, at 1 p. m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
CLOUGH, Monroe, 73, of 4155 Lakeway Dr., passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, March 8 (1960). Mr. Clough was a retired millwright and grocer; had resided in Bellingham for the past 50 years; had attended the Baptist Church. Survivors are his widow, Minnie V., at home; two sons, Harold M., of Seattle and Ernest M., of Tacoma; four grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Viola Reeve, in Florida. Services were conducted at the Jones Funeral Home, Thursday, March 10, at 1 p. m. by the Rev. James B. Hughes. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
CLOUGH, Vernon Russell, 61, a former Bellingham resident, died Monday (April 26, 1982) in California. He was a partner in Whatcom Credit Service during the 1950s and 1960s and later operated Acme Credit Service. He is survived by a son and two daughters. Funeral services will be held Friday in Hazelton, Idaho.
CLOUGH, Warren B., age 90, 2315 Williams Street, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, September 5 (1963). Mr. Clough was a fifty-five year resident of this community and was a teacher, a Post Office employee and a salesman. He was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Murray, Anacortes; Mrs. Beatrice Yoakum, Medford, Oregon; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Laura Green, Snohomish, and nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. M. Edward Hegle Monday, September 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.
CLOUSER, Adelbert B., age 71, passed away Feb. 28 (1976) in a Convalescent Home in Everett. Surviving are three sisters, Mabel Iwersen of Bellingham, Alice LaJoye of Bellingham and Viola DeHart of Los Angeles, Calif.; one brother, William Jackson of Everson, Wa. Graveside services will be held Thurs., March 4 at 10:30 a.m. in the Nooksack Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Sollie Funeral Home of Everett, Wa.
CLOUSER, Donald Richard III, ["Gremlin"], age 20, of 1601 Texas No. 12, Bellingham, was killed in a car accident Sun. Sept. 2, 1990. He was a roofer for Mark Carpenter. His hobbies were baseball, fishing, and collecting Dragons & Castles, and was a member of Starvin Sams Softball Team. [He was born Jan 18, 1970, in Colorado Springs, Colo. He moved to Bellingham briefly in 1983 and again in 1988.] He attended Sehome High School and Warren High School in Downey, CA. He is survived by his fiancee Christa Colyer and their unborn child; his father Donald Richard Clouser Jr. of Downey, CA.; his mother, JoAnn Crawford & her fiance Ken Hubbard of Bellingham; his future mother & father-in-law, Alfred & Jenni Colyer of Bellingham; grandparents Norman and Theda Walker of Norwalk, CA., grandmother, Lucille Bragg of Bellingham. Services are pending at the Westford Funeral Home [at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Westford Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Norman Walker officiating. Burial will follow later at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, Calif.]
[A Bellingham man died and a woman was listed in "very critical condition" Sunday after a two-car, head-on collision on the southbound Interstate 5 off-ramp near Samish Way. Donald R. Clouser, 20, of 1601 Texas St., died at the scene from multiple injuries, the State Patrol said. Ruth M. Inge, 74, of 1420 32nd St., was taken by aid car to St. Joseph Hospital South Campus. Nursing supervisor Sue Bouma said Inge suffered severe head and chest injuries and broken legs. Troopers said neither driver was wearing a seat belt. Clouser's death was the 13th traffic fatality in Whatcom County this year. At this time last year, there had been 21 traffic deaths. The accident occurred about 9:30 a.m. and the off-ramp was closed until about 1 p.m. Trooper Ed McAvoy said Clouser was southbound on the ramp leaving the freeway and Inge's car was northbound, entered the southbound off-ramp and the two cars collided head-on. Dozens of people lined a dead-end street and parking area by Motel 6, which is adjacent to the freeway. The crowd watched rescue efforts as Bellingham Fire Department firefighters and paramedics worked to extricate Clouser from the wreckage. Police said Clouser had been scheduled to meet friends in the Samish Way area. When they didn't show up, his friends went looking for him and found the collision. Both Inge's 1983 Chevrolet and the 1981 Dodge Clouser was driving were destroyed.]
CLOUTIER, Margaret, age 71, of 1015 Potter St., passed away Wed. Jan 3 (1990), in St. Joseph Hospital. She was past manager of Bakerview Mobile Home Estates, and an Avon Representative, member of Advent Christian Church. She enjoyed spending her time with her family on the Skagit River and flowers & gardening were an important part of her life. She leaves to survive her husband Charles of the family home; 2 sons, Roy & wife Gayle Salisbury of Bellingham, Jack & wife Lois Cloutier of California; 4 daughters, Marlene & husband Larry Reed of Bellingham, Donna & husband Clark Stratford, Bellingham, Janice & husband Tom Huges of California, Debbie & husband Jess Gavin, Bellingham; 2 sisters, Barbara Bitonti, Bellingham, Josephine Harvey, Clearlake, WA; 12 grandchildren, Mark, Paul & Doug Salisbury, Brad Reed, Jodi Mellott, Faye Ann Lobach, Marola Minga, all of Bellingham, John Aure, Curt Aure, Kim Cloutier & Jack Cloutier, all of California, Heidi Hickok of Bellingham; 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sat. Jan. 6 at 11:30 in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Al Currier, Broadway Advent Christian Church, officiating.
CLOVER, George Hardin, age 75, of 1320 Twenty-third Street, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, August 1, (1951), following a brief illness. Mr. Clover was a veteran of the Spanish-American War and a member of the V. F. W. Surviving relatives include his wife, Amelia; five daughters, Violet Glenn and Hazel Nash, both of Bellingham; Edna L. Kerneen in Wisconsin, Alice Flick, of Alger, and Marie Dumbeck, of Edmonds; a son, Harold Clover, of Bellingham. Services will be conducted within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home Saturday, August 4, at 2 p. m. with Bishop DeLos A. Rowe and Elder Howard Willard, officiating, followed by ritualistic graveside services by the officers of the Wm. Mathews Post No. 1585 of the V. F. W. at Woodlawn Cemetery.
CLOVER, Harold A., age 78 of 3207 Meridians (sic) St., Bellingham passed away Friday (Oct. 21, 1988) in a local hospital. He was born in Great Falls, Montana. Oct 15, 1910 & has been a lifetime resident of Bellingham. He was a member of Pierre B. Cornwall, & The Scottish Rite. He is survived by his daughter Shirley McKinney of Seattle; 3 sisters, Hazel Nash, Violet Elzasser & Marie Dumbeck all of Bellingham. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at Bayview Cemetery with Rev. Lawence Guderian officiating. Visitation will be today from 12 noon until 7 p.m. at Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
CLOVER, Hildur A., age 77, of 3207 Meridian St., Bellingham, passed away at a local hospital, Thurs., April 7 (1988). She was born in Bellingham, Jan. 5, 1911 & has been a lifetime resident. She was a bookkeeper at Western Woodworking. She is survived by her husband Harold of the family home; daughter, Shirley McKinney of Seattle; 2 brothers, Melvin & Norman Oiness of Bellingham; sister, Alice Kirkpatrick of Lynden. [Visitation for Hildur A. Clover, 77, a retired bookkeeper for Western Woodworking Co., of Bellingham, will be from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at Jern & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.] Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tues., April 12, Jerns LeVeck Chapel with interment at Bayview Cemetery. Under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
CLOW, Alice, age 88 years, of Everson, passed away at her home Friday, January 16 (1948). Mrs. Clow had been a resident of Everson for the past 55 years. Surviving relatives include two daughters, Mrs. Mary Porter and Mrs. Winnie Davis, both of Everson; two sons, Harry, of Bellingham, Russell, of Acme; one sister, Mrs. Andy Short, of Puyallup, Wash.; also nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 21, at 1:30 p. m. from the Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden with the Rev. H. E. Robinson officiating. Interment in the Lynden Cemetery.
CLOW, Anna A., age 82, passed away suddenly Thurs., Sept. 29 (1966). A resident of Acme and Whatcom County for the past 50 years and was a member of the Assembly of God Church of Acme. She leaves to survive her husband, Russell; 2 sons, Edward Clow and Art Cope, all of Acme; 4 daughters, Mrs. William Marr and Mrs. Alex Kvasnikoff, both of Alaska; Mrs. Clarence Sherin of Anacortes and Mrs. Vernon Stupfal of Seattle; 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 4, - 1 p.m. by Rev. Wahl in the Chapel of Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Saxon Cemetery.
CLOW, Edward E., age 56, Acme resident, died August 21, 1982 in Mt. Vernon. He was born in Bellingham, April 17, 1926, had been employed as a [longtime] logger in Whatcom County, and was presently employed by Scott Paper Company in Hamilton. He was united in marriage with Jean Larsen in 1951. Mr. Clow was an active organizer of the Deming Log Show, member of the Little Brown Church of Wickersham. Survivors include his wife, Jean; a daughter, Sandy Schroeder of Custer; a son, Lonnie Clow of Deming; 2 half-sisters, Myrtle Sherin of Anacortes; Edna Marr of Alaska; 3 grandchildren, numerous of nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 25 at the Lemley Chapel, Sedro Woolley. Interment will be in the Saxon Cemetery.
CLOW, Russell W., age 77 of Acme, passed away Friday, Nov. 5 (1976). A Whatcom County life time resident, Mr. Clow was employed as a logger and active in the Deming Logging Show. Surviving 1 son, Mr. Edward Clow of Acme; 3 daughters, Mrs. Golden Stupfel of Vashon Island, Mrs. Edna Marr of Ketchikan, Alaska, Mrs. Myrt Sherin of Anacortes; 2 sisters, Mrs. Mary Porter and Mrs. Winnie Davis, both of Everson; 15 grandchildren, 34 great - grandchildren, 2 great - great – grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Wed., Nov. 10, 1 p.m., Jones Funeral Home. Interment Saxon Cemetery.
CLULOW, David R., age 40, of Everson, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, July 11 (1963). A resident of Everson since 1956, he had formerly owned and operated the Sumas and Everson Variety Stores. A Veteran of WW II, he had been employed as assistant manager by the Northwest Liquidators in Bellingham. Surviving are one daughter, Katherine Clulow at home; one sister, Mrs. Jerry Wallace of Washougal, Wash.; one brother, Donald Clulow of Portland. Funeral services will be held in the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden Saturday, July 13 at 2 p.m. with Father George Pratt officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
CLULOW, Margaret Ann, age 46 of Everson passed away in a local hospital Saturday, July 15 (1961), following a two-week illness. Mrs. Clulow had been a lifetime resident of the Everson area and for the past 5 years had owned and operated the Everson and Sumas Variety Stores with her husband. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church of Everson and is survived by her husband, David R. Clulow; 1 daughter, Katherine Lea at home; 3 brothers, Bert Cyr of Edmonds, Doug and Harry Cyr both of Everson, and her mother, Mrs. Katherine Cyr of Everson. Funeral services will be held at the Everson Presbyterian Church Tuesday, July 18 at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. George Pratt officiating. Final burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Friends wishing to see Mrs. Clulow should call at the church prior to 1:15.
CLUMPNER, Genevieve G., 74, died Tuesday (Aug. 11, 1981). Funeral service for Genevieve G., age 74 of 2215 E. St., will be Fri. Aug. 14 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, with Mr. Michael "Mike" Hardiman officiating. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial park. She is survived by her husband Gerald W.; 1 son, Robert W. & wife Zella Clumpner of Bellingham; 1 daughter, Mrs. Barbara Axlund of Bellingham; 5 grandchildren, Wendy & husband Stan Blair, Robert W. Jr. & wife Jan Clumpner, Christie & husband Tom Dobbs, Gerald Koch, Linda & husband Dick Palmer; 6 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Hubert Wolfe of Bellingham; 1 sister, Mrs. Winifred Rudberg of North Bend, Oregon and many nieces & nephews. She had been a resident of the community for the past 48 years. Jones Funeral Home. Bob Moles, John C. Eagon, Paul V. Spinelli, Directors.
CLUMPNER, Gerald Ward, age 90, of Bellingham, passed away Tues, Feb 23, 1993 in Bellingham at St. Joseph Hospital-South Campus. He was born June 26, 1902 in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin to Theron and Barbara Hepburn Clumper (sic) and has been a resident Whatcom County resident for the past 62 years. Mr. Clumpner served in the U.S. Navy during WWI. He retired from the Bellingham Builders and was an avid hunter and fisherman. His wife, Genevieve, preceded him in death (sic) in 1981, and a son, Robert Ward Clumpner, preceded him in death in 1990. Mr. Clumpner is survived by his daughter, Barbara Axlund of Bellingham; daughter-in-law, Zella Clumpner of Bellingham; sister, Mecedes Wiles of Sedro Wolley (sic); grandchildren; Wendy Blair of Ferndale, Gerald Koch of Seattle, Christie Dobbs of Bellingham, Linda Palmer of Bellingham, Robert W. Clumpner Jr., of Mt. Vernon; 7 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Friday, Feb 26, 2:30 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park [with Gay Turner officiating.]
CLUMPNER, Harold L., 3020 St. Clair street, age 61, passed away Saturday, March 18 (1967). Mr. Clumpner was a forty-five year resident of this City, and was employed by Bellingham Builders Supply. He was a member of Silver Beach Community Church, and Teamster's Union, Local No. 231. Survivors are his widow, Ruth M.; a son, Jack L.; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Roche of Renton; seven grandchildren; three brothers, Gerald, City; Earl, Puyallup; William, Seattle; two sisters, Mrs. Mercedes Wiles of Sedro Woolley, and Mrs. Eulalia Durdin of Chehalis. Services will be conducted by Rev. David Hanson Wednesday, March 22 at 1:00 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial Bay View Cemetery.
CLUMPNER, Robert Ward, Sr., age 65, of 4921 Samish Way, Bellingham, passed away Mon., July 16, 1990, at home. He was born Oct. 16, 1924, in Blaine and was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. Mr. Clumpner was a World War II Navy veteran who was decorated with a Purple Heart and two Silver Stars. He married his wife Zella Nesmith Aug. 17, 1946. Mr. Clumpner retired from Langendorf Bakery in 1986. He was a member of Christian Fellowship Church in Bellingham. He leaves to survive his wife Zella of the family home; father, Gerald W. of city; two daughters, Wendy and husband Stan Blair of Ferndale, and Christie Dobbs of city; son, Robert W. Clumpner, Jr. and wife Christine of Mt. Vernon; five grandchildren; sister, Barbara Axlund of city; and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 19, 2 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Bob Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Memorial Park. Arrangements are with Greenacres Funeral Home.
CLUMPNER, Theron Ward, age 76, of 1460 Iron Street, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, February 22 (1950). Mr. Clumpner had resided in this community for the past 32 years, and was a retired saw filer. Deceased was a member of the Methodist Church, and leaves to survive four sons, Harold and Gerald, both of Bellingham, William and Earl, both of Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Eulalia Durdin, of Seattle, and Mrs. Mercedes Farrell, of Sedro Woolley; five grandsons; seven granddaughters and five great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. May Godfrey, of Roseburg, Ore.; two brothers, Gene of Spokane, and Ray, of Priest River, Idaho. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Daniel E. Taylor, Saturday, February 25, at 1:00 p. m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park. Casket bearers will be Donald Pilkey, Parker Sickles, George Vander Brink, Lloyd Snider, Robert Bailey and Cecil Folsom.
CLYBURN, Clara E., a resident of the Fannin County Nursing Home in Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away on Saturday morning, September 13, 1986. She was born in Jamestown, North Carolina in 1906. She was the widow of Thomas B. Clyburn and a former resident of Whatcom County. For several years, she had lived at Blaine Manor in Blaine. Surviving are one son, Thomas B. Clyburn III of Lancaster, S. C.; four daughters, Ruth Ann Morris of Lawrencville, Ill., Clara Sue McCall of Norcross, Ga., Carolyn Armfield Weese of Knoxville, Tenn., and Sarah Lynn Garrison of Valdez, Alaska. She is also survived by one brother, Paul Armfield of High Point, N. C.; 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, September 15 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Finch Funeral Home in McCaysville, Ga. with the Rev. Buddy Kemner officiating. Interment followed in the Chastain Memorial Park in Blue Ridge, Ga. Serving as pallbearers were Lee Evans, Robert Weese, Jr., James Berry, Morgan Cheek, Clyburn Estes, and Larry Armfield.
CLYDE, Mabel L., age 82, of 2943 Lynn St., passed away Wed., June 6, 1979. She was raised in Lawrence, moved to Seattle and then to B'ham in 1946. She was a retired registered nurse, member of Central Lutheran Church & St. Lukes Alumni. She is survived by 1 son, William J. Kaster of Bellevue; 1 daughter, Mrs. Marilyn Angell of city; 3 sisters, Mrs. Nora Hillard, Mrs. Mary Heavilin & Mrs. Ida Tilley all of B'ham; 9 grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside service Fri., June 8 at 11 a.m. in Bethany Lutheran Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Grant officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
CLYDE, Ralph S., age 69, of 3145 Coolidge Dr., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, January 18 (1959). Mr. Clyde had resided in Bellingham for the past 11 years and was a member of the Central Lutheran Church. Prior to 1943 Mr. Clyde had resided in Seattle for 58 years where he was a member of the Seattle Fire Dept. Survivors are his widow, Mabel L., at home; one step-son, William Koster, of Kirkland; one step-daughter, Mrs. Lee Angell, of Bellingham; 5 grandchildren; one brother and one sister in South Dakota. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor Oscar A. Jacobson Wednesday, January 21 at 10:00 a.m. Graveside services will be conducted at the Evergreen Cemetery in Seattle at 2:00 p.m.

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