WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     CRU - CZ

CRUEA, Cora E., age 65 years, of Sumas, passed away at her home Sunday, Nov. 30, (1952) following a short illness. She had been a resident of Sumas for the past 13 years and formerly resided in Nooksack. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren, in Seattle, and of the Double A Club. Mrs. Cruea is survived by her husband, Carl P.; two sons, Dwight L., of Everson, and Gerald E., of Seattle; one brother, Harry Pulley, of Everson, and two grandsons, Gary and Douglas, both of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home at Sumas with The Rev. Hilmer Hanson, officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

CRUEA, Gerald E., 59, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away suddenly Tuesday March 14, (1978) in Bellevue. Services were held Friday March 17 in the Bonney Watson Funeral Home in Seattle with Rev. David Crook officiating. Cremation followed. Cruea was a former resident of the Nooksack and Sumas area and had a career in banking and business management. He is survived by his wife Lois of Scottsdale, Arizona, two sons, Gary of Issaquah and Douglas of Bellevue, a brother Dwight of Everson. There are two grandchildren, Tammy Allison and Gary Cruea, both of Issaquah.

CRUEA, Hazel Marie, age 87, lifetime resident of Whatcom Co., died March 18, 1997 at Christian Health Care Center. She was born January 24, 1910 in Nooksack, Washington to Nicholas and Hilma (Swwanson) Olsen. Mrs. Cruea was a graduate of Nooksack High School and completed two years of Business College. She worked as a telephone operator for several years and later as a Dental Technician. Hazel married Dwight Cruea March 29, 1930 in Nooksack, WA. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and enjoyed flowers, gardening and all of the domestic arts. Hazel will be remembered for her indomitable spirit and cheerful goodwill. She leaves to survive her loving husband, Dwight Cruea of Everson, WA and numerous other relatives. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home, Friday, 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Graveside services will be held at Nooksack Cemetery, 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 21, 1997. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

CRUICKSHANK, Donald F., age 80 who resided at 410 E. Hemmi Road, Lynden passed away in a local hospital May 21, 1980. He was a retired Dairy Farmer and Past Master of Lynden Lodge No 56 and a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 F & AM. He leaves to survive his wife Theodora of Lynden, 1 son Philip Cruickshank and daughter-in-law Natalie, both residing in New Jersey, 1 sister Mary Ihrig of Idaho, 2 brothers, Wesley & George of Idaho, 3 grandchildren, Steward & his wife Janice of Tennessee, Marsha & Walter of New Jersey. Masonic services will be held Fri., May 23 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Home followed by cremation. [b. May 5, 1900 NE]

CRUICKSHANK, Hickman Lake, age 82, of 700 32nd St., passed away April 7, 1979 in B'ham. He was born Jan. 7, 1897 in St. Annes's, Ontario. He grew up in Canada, served in the Canadian Armed Forces during WWI, he then moved to Seattle where he worked for Elliott Bay Plywood. He moved to B'ham. In 1971, he was a member of the Lumber Mill Workers of America. He is survived by 2 sons; Clarence H., Clifford S. both of B'ham. 1 daughter, Mrs. Lorraine Crouch of Seattle. 2 brothers; Sheldon of New Westminster, B. C. Gordon of Calgary, Alberta. 1 sister, Mrs. Winn Pattison of Victoria, B. C. 8 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Tues. April 10th at 1 p.m. at Evergreen Washelli, Seattle. Doug Anderson officiating. Local arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

CRUICKSHANK, Laura, age 85, a resident of Lynden for the past 50 years, passed away in Seattle Saturday, Oct. 28, (1950). Surviving relatives include a son, Donald Cruickshank, and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, October 30, at 2 p.m. at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, with the Rev. Chester Blair, officiating. Interment in the Lynden Cemetery.

CRUICKSHANK, Mae, age 82 of 1901 C St., passed away Thursday, May 3, (1956) at a local hospital following an extended illness. She was a resident of Bellingham for the past 65 years. She leaves to survive her one nephew, Andrew Cruickshank of Moses Lake and one niece, Mrs. Mae Pitts of Canada; also one cousin, Norman Cruickshank of this city. Rev. Norman B. Harrison will officiate at funeral services Tuesday, May 8 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Bingham-Dahlquist and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Bayview Cemetery.

CRUICKSHANK, Theodora A. - Graveside services for Theodora A. Cruickshank will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Point Roberts Cemetery with the Rev. Ernie Loreen officiating. Mrs. Cruickshank of 2726 Alderwod Ave. died Wednesday, April 20, 1994, at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. She was 93. Born April 25, 1901, to Erik and Gertrude Jonasdauter Anderson in Point Roberts, she completed the eighth grade and secretarial school. She lived in Bremerton and on Orcas Island for two or three years in the 1930s, the only time she did not live in Whatcom County. A homemaker, she and her husband, Donald, spent most of their lives in Point Roberts. He preceded her in death in 1980. Survivors include son Philip A. Cruickshank of Princeton, N. J.; sister Sophia Gudmundson of Bellingham; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jern-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

CRUIKSHANK, Clifford S., age 63, of 5137 Noon Rd., Bellingham, passed away at his residence Fri. Feb. 15, 1991. He graduated from Queen Ann High School in Seattle; served in the U.S. Coast Guard as a radio man; retired from Great Western. He enjoyed working on his farm. Survived by a daughter; Cynthia & Leo Tobin; 1 grandson, Jacob Adkinson; 1 brother, Clarence Cruikshank, all of Bellingham; 1 sister, Lorraine & Charles Crouch of Seattle. Memorial services will be held on Wed. Feb. 20 at 1 p.m. at Westford Funeral Home, Pastor Donel McClellan, officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Washelli Cemetery, Seattle, WA. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home. [b. April 3, 1927 Seattle]

CRUIKSHANK, Frank Perry, age 77 of Lynden, passed away at his home Tuesday, August 16, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mr. Cruikshank had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 48 years and was a member of the Lynden Masonic Lodge. Surviving relatives include his wife, Laura L., one son Donald R., of Seattle, and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 19, at 2 p.m. (S. T.) at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Interment in the Lynden Cemetery.

CRUME, Dana W., age 19 of Naval Air Station, Widbey, died Tues., Sept. 23, 1980. He was a resident of Blaine and graduate from Blaine High School, class of '79. He leaves to survive his father, A. M. Crume of Seattle; his mother, Dorothy Gibbons & step-father Evan Gibbons, both Coquitlam, B. C.; 3 sisters; Suzann Johnson of Seattle; Kathleen Pai & brother-in-law Ronald of Hawaii; Theresa Crume of Blaine; 1 brother, Patrick Crume of Seattle; his grandmother, Gladys Miller of Blaine; 1 niece & 2 nephews. Funeral services will be held Fri., Sept. 26 at 1:30 p.m. in the Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel with Rev. Donald Walter officiating. Full military honors will be rendered by Attack Squadron 52, 13th Naval Dist. Burial will be made in Blaine Cemetery. [b. July 26, 1961 Seattle]

CRUMP, Curtis M., age 51 of Route 3, Ferndale passed away Thursday, February 28, (1963) in a Seattle hospital following surgery. Mr. Crump had been a resident of Ferndale the past nine years and was a U. S. Army Veteran of W.W.II and a member of the Oil and Atomic Workers Union. He is survived by his wife Margaret and one brother, L. G. Crump of Oxnard, Calif. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 2 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel with Rev. James York officiating. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

CRUMP, Elizabeth Ann, age 86, of 1817 Knox Street, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, September 23, (1953). Mrs. Crump had resided in this community for the last 30 years and had attended the Jehovah's Witnesses. She leaves to survive five sons, Roy and Edgar of Bellingham, Walter of Prosser, John, of Seattle, and Oscar I., of Springfield, Ill.; two daughters, Mrs. Ora Montrose, of Bishop, Calif., and Mrs. Ethel Kelley, of Port Orchard, Wash.; 14 grandchildren including Mrs. Henrietta Everson, of Bellingham, and 13 great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Roland Lee Monday, Sept. 28, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

CRUMP, Mabel Cornwall, age 95 of 1509 E. Victor passed away April 1st, 1990. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 4th, 1990 at 1 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Charles Hobart officiating. She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Thelma Cornwall of Edmonds, Eilfreda Cornwall of Woodland, Wa. & Ethel Kelley of Port Orchard. Brother-in-law Edgar & Dorothy Crump of Bellingham. Numerous nieces & nephews. Mrs. Crump was a resident of Whatcom County since 1924. She was a member of the Jehovah Witnesses, a charter member of the Bellingham Senior Center & was preceded in death by her husband Roy N. Crump in December 1981. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [b. April 20, 1894 Ellensburg, WA]

CRUMP, Roy N. - Funeral service for Roy N. Crump, age 89 of 3018 W. Alderwood, will be Wed. Dec. 23 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with Mr. William A. Chiller officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Crump passed away Sat. Dec. 19, 1981. He is survived by his wife Mabel; 2 brothers, Oscar I. & wife Cora Crump, Des Moines, Iowa, Edgar & wife Dorothy Crump, City; a sister, Ethel & husband Robert Kelley, Port Orchard, Wa.; numerous nieces & nephews. Mr. Crump was a 56 year resident of this community; a member of Birchwood Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and a Navy Veteran of WWI. [b. July 2, 1892 Edgar, NE]

CRUMP, Thomas, age 84 years, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, August 14, (1946). Mr. Crump had lived in Bellingham for the past 23 years and was a farmer. He is survived by the widow, Elizabeth Crump; five sons, Roy and Edgar, Bellingham, Walter, Prosser, Wash., Oscar, Springfield, Ill., John, Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Earl Montrose, Leevining, Calif., Mrs. Robert Kelly, Port Orchard, Wash.; twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James M. Wilson, Monday, August 19 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

CRUMP, William H., age 2 months, of 1232 E. Pole Rd., passed away Wed. March 25, (1981). He leaves to survive his parents Mr. & Mrs. Terry Crump of the family home; paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. William Crump of Edmonds; maternal grandmother, Katherine Hyde of this City; numerous other relatives. Services will be conducted Fri. March 27 t 11 a.m. from the Church of the Sacred Heart under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

CRUMRINE, Curtis O., age 67, life long Skagit Co. resident died Thursday, Oct. 13, (1977) in United General Hospital. He was born in Bayview, WA March 8, 1910. Retired heavy equipment operator, member of the IOOF Lodge and the Operating Engineers Union and the International Workers of America. Survived by wife, Lora of Sedro Woolley; daughter Marlene Parsons of Lakeside, Arizona; 2 step daughters, Barbara Tyson of Tacoma and Lois Rabon of St. Mary's Ga.; 3 sisters, Anna-Bell Jensen, Lois Stieringer and Eilene Robbins all of Mt. Vernon; 16 grandchildren. The body will lie in state at Lemley Chapel in Sedro Woolley until noon Monday, Oct. 17. Cremation will be at Hawthorne Lawn Memorial Park followed by inurnment at the Sedro Woolley Cemetery.

CRUSER, Maud, 93, 1224 Cornwall Ave., died Saturday (Oct. 20, 19779) at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Westford Funeral Home.

CRUSON, Donald C., 72, of Bellingham died Feb. 15, 1995 at home. He was born Sept. 30, 1922 to Gail Stuart and Myron Cruson in Minnesota. He moved to Washington in 1930 and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1941. Mr. Cruson built roads and airstrips for the army during World War II as a heavy automotive equipment engineer with A Company Regiment 18920. He was awarded the American Theater Service Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal. He worked at Foss Tugs from Seattle to Alaska and at Bechtol Corp. in Ferndale before retiring from Mobil Oil Corp. facility in Ferndale. He was a member of Bellingham Yacht Club; Bellingham-Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry; Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1585; American Legion in Sumas; Coast Guard Auxiliary; Maritime Heritage Society; and the National Rifle Association. He was a 32nd degree master mason and an inventor. He also was the seventh original member of the Mount Baker Motorcycle Club and one of its presidents. He also was involved in Children's International and sponsored a Chilean girl. Survivors include son Kent L. Cruson of Bellingham; brother Carl M. Cruson of Everson; and numerous other relatives. Private services were held. Arrangements were made by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel of Bellingham.

CRUSON, Gayle, age 88, of Bellingham, passed away in Bellingham, Wednesday, February 10, (1988). She was born December 15, 1899 in Mason City, Iowa. She has been a resident of this area since 1929, and was a member of the Amaranth Club and Eastern Star. She was the first woman licensed Charter Boat Skipper, volunteer in St. Lukes Polio Ward during WWII, she sang in the Seattle Phil Harmonic Choic & Garden St. Methodist Church Choir, enjoyed oil painting, & was a private dress designer. She is survived by her 2 sons, Donald Cruson & Carl M. & his wife June Cruson, all of Bellingham; her sister in Colorado; 5 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 20, at Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel w/Rev. Wayne Francis officiating. Under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

CRUTCHFIELD, Martha H., 86, 702 32nd St. died Tuesday (Oct. 21, 1986) in Bellingham. She was born Oct. 26, 1899, in Morris, Ill. and moved to Bellingham two years ago from Camden, Ark. Survivors include a daughter, Marian Sandsberry of Bellingham; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Funeral services and burial will be held later in Camden, Ark. Local arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.

CRUX, Elizabeth June Sykes (nee Roperd), beloved wife of Albert G. D. Crux and beloved mother of daughters Elizabeth and Lauren passed away peacefully November 21, 1991, at Needham's Nursing Home at age 84. Mrs. Crux was a victim of Alzheimer's disease. The family will be announcing a memorial service for Mrs. Crux at a future date. Arrangements under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

CRUZ-MONDRAGON, Dael - Visitation for Dael Cruz-Mondragon of Everson will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. A memorial service will start at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Stan Jacobson officiating. A funeral service and burial will follow later this week in Mexico. Mr. Cruz-Mondragon died Tuesday, Jan 18, 2000, as a result of injuries he suffered in a traffic accident at Mount Baker Highway and Sand Road. He was 25. Born Aug 1, 1974, in Mexico to Audiel Cruz-Zarza and Edelmira Mondragon, he grew up in Mexico and lived in Whatcom County the past five years. He worked in the agriculture industry here. Survivors include his wife, Maria Felix Mendoz-Sanchez; daughter Elizabeth Cruz-Mendoz; his parents of Mexico; brothers Jose Manuel Cruz-Mondragon and Audiel Cruz-Mondragon, both of Everson; and sister Neldina Cruz-Mondragon in Mexico.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jan 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

CSOLTI, Charles, Jr., age 71, of 2515 F St., died Thursday (July 19, 1990) at his home. He was born April 15, 1919, in Roebling, N. J. He was an aluminum worker for Intalco in Ferndale for 25 years. He was a World War II veteran, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He belonged to Calvary Temple of God Church of Bellingham. Mr. Csolti is survived by daughters Pat Caserta of West Palm Beach, Fla., Kelly Procel of West Palm Beach, Fla., Kerry Marie of Philadelphia, Pa., and Mimi Csolti of San Francisco, Calif.; sisters Julie Birkholz and Rose Lynch; and two grandchildren. No funeral services will be held. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

CUBERTSON, Rhoda C., age 82, who resided at Pt. Roberts, passed away in a Blaine nursing home Wed., Sept. 20, 1978. She was a retired bookkeeper and surviving are 1 sister, Louise Collins of Pt. Roberts; 2 brothers, Bertram Bickford of White Rock, B. C. & Alan Bickford of Bakersfield, CA. Funeral services will be held in Veroskes McKinney Funeral Home, Sat. Sept. 23 at 2:30 p.m.

CUIC, Dankmar - A memorial service for Dankmar "Chuck" Cuic, 49, of 113 Parkride Road, will be at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Bellingham, with Rev. John Gibbs officiating. Mr. Cuic died Thursday (Oct. 4, 1990) at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bellingham. He had been a Bellingham resident for the last four years and was a self-employed computer consultant. He lived in Anacortes before moving to Bellingham. He was born July 16, 1941 in Brinje, Yugoslavia. He married Nina Siegel on Sept. 25, 1964 in Mineola, N. Y. He received his Master's in English Literature from the University of Maryland. Survivors include his wife Nina of 26 years; three daughters, Julie, Maya and Christina Cuic all of Bellingham; and his mother Radojka Cuic of New York City. Arrangements are being made by the Whatcom Cremation Association.

CUENCA-PAREDES, Marcos - Prayer service for Marcos Cuenca-Paredes, 22, will be at 4 p.m. Monday, March 16, at Moles Funeral home in Ferndale, with the Rev. Emilio Gonzales officiating. Mr. Cuenca-Paredes died Friday, March 13, (1992) in Ferndale of injuries from a vehicle accident Dec. 15. He was born Nov. 22, 1969, in San Miguel, Mexico, to Heriberto and Marcilina Cuenca. He had been a resident of Whatcom County for four months. Survivors include his parents, Heriberto and Marcilina Cuenca; brothers, Heriberto Cuenca Jr. and Danial (sic) Cuenca; sisters, Martha Cuenca and Otilla Cuenca; grandparents Thomas and Adrienne Cuenca; and numerous other friends and relatives. Mr. Cuenca-Paredes' family lives in San Miguel, Mexico. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home, 2039 Main St. Ferndale.

CULBERTSON, Caroline Fay, age 47, Blaine, passed away suddenly Saturday, July 11, (1964). A lifetime resident of Yakima Valley she had made her home in Blaine for the past 3 years. She was a member of the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ellensburg and the L.P.N. Assoc. She is survived by her husband, Clinton of Blaine; 1 daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Bonny of Sunnyside; 4 sisters, Mrs. Wilma McDermott of Seattle, Mrs. Marge Culberton, Japan, Mrs. Josephine Suite Naches (sic) and Mrs. Pat Brathovde, Yakima; her mother, Inez Little, Nachez; her father, Chet St. John of Ellensburg; also 4 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the McKinney Funeral Home, Wednesday, July 15, at 3 p.m. Burial will follow in Blaine Cemetery.

CULBERTSON, Charlotte, of 601 14th Street, passed away suddenly at her home, Monday, July 13, (1959). Mrs. Culbertson had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 14 years, was a member of the First Baptist Church and was a well-known retired business woman. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Holt, Sue and Harriet Bowen; two brothers, Charles and James Bowen, all of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 17, at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. James B. Hughes, pastor, officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

CULBERTSON, Gerald John, age 30, died March 17, 2002 at home with his family, after battling cancer for sometime. Gerald is survived by his children; Latisha, Darrell, Stephanie and Jeffery, all of Alaska; his parents, Lillie A. Culbertson of Ferndale and Darrell Allen Culbertson of Bellingham; his brothers, Raymond Anthony Culbertson of Ferndale, Ismael Frazier of Seattle; his uncle, Mike and aunt Frieda of Birch Bay; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins of Washington, Arizona and New Mexico. A service for Gerald will be held Saturday, March 22, 2002 at 3 p.m. at Hope in Christ, corner of Sunset and James.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Mar 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

CULBERTSON, William Clifton of Santa Barbara, California, passed away Monday morning, November 6, (1944) at Santa Barbara following a long illness. Mr. Culbertson was a hotel proprietor and real estate operator in California. He was also an attorney, admitted to the bar in seven states, having practiced law in Kansas City for 18 years. He was a member of the Royal Rosarians, Lions, Kiwanis, Rotary Club, Elks, Masons lodge and National Real Estate association. Mr. Culbertson is survived by his wife, Charlotte, of Santa Barbara, who has two brothers, Charles and James E. Bowen and three sisters, Mrs. E. C. Holt, Susanna and Harriet Bowen, all of this city; one sister, Mrs. Strobel, and niece, Doris Strobel, both of Washington, D. C.; also several nieces and nephews in the East. Funeral services were conducted in the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home Wednesday, November 15, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. James M. Wilson officiating. Interment, Woodlawn.

CULLUP, Adeline Imogene, age 34, who lived at Deming Star Route, passed away at her home, Monday, Sept. 25, (1961). Mrs. Cullup resided in this vicinity for the past 23 years. She leaves to survive her husband, Gene H.; five sons, Martin, Jay, Ray, Winton, Alvin and six daughters, Sheryl, Susan, Vern, Peggy, Ellen, Lori, all at home; her aunt, Mrs. Ben Weir of Concrete; one uncle, Clifford Whipple, Snohomish, and one great-uncle, Mark Whipple of Bellingham. Rev. Robert L. Irwin will conduct funeral services on Friday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.

CULLUP, Clarence F., age 64, of 2614 Valencia Street, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, July 21, (1955). Mr. Cullup had been a resident of this community the past 26 years, a veteran of World War I and a retired laborer. Surviving relatives include the wife, Mary at the family home; three sons, Gene H. of Bellingham, Lynn A. of Spirit Lake, Idaho, and Floyd M. of Seattle; seven grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Minnie Mennix of Turlock, Calif., Mrs. Maud Roberts of Lambert, Mont., Mrs. Emma Storm of Bellingham, and Mrs. E. V. Anderson of Seattle, and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. George Ackley, Monday, July 25, at 10:30. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

CULLUP, Mary Ann, 73, of 1421 Meridian Rd., passed away in a local hospital Sat. Aug. 24, (1957). Mrs. Cullup had resided in this community for the past 13 years, and had attended the Methodist Church. Survivors are four sons, Frank Shaw, of Lomite, Calif., Donald Shaw of San Diego, Calif., Lewis Shaw of Connecticut, and Alvin Shaw, in Missouri; four daughters, Mrs. Amie Byer, Mrs. Marie Streiff, and Mrs. Florence Moreau, all of Bellingham, and Mrs. Esther Cummings of Vancouver, Wn.; 15 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Hazel Burget of Cashmere; one brother, Ray Lawson of Los Angeles, Calif. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. W. Wheeler Wednesday, August 28 at 3 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn.

CULLUP, Matilda C., age 90 years, passed away at a local hospital suddenly Tuesday, October 2, (1951). Mrs. Cullup had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 31 years and was a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Emma Storm, of this city, Mrs. Blanche Anderson, of Seattle, Mrs. Minnie Minnix, of Turlock, Calif., and Mrs. Maude Roberts, of Lambert, Mont.; one son, Clarence Cullup, of Bellingham; also numerous grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted Saturday, October 6, at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.

CULLUP, Norma Lou, age 57, passed away at her home, Route 2, Lynden, Monday, October 29, (1951). Mrs. Cullup had resided in Bellingham for the past 21 years. She leaves to survive three sons, Floyd and Lynn Cullup both of Seattle, and Gene, of Kendall; three grandchildren; her mother, Mrs. Flora O'Brien, of Clarkston, Wash.; one brother, Errol Kelly, of Colfax, Wash., and one sister, Mrs. Edith Harpam, of John Day, Ore. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. C. Hovda Friday, November 2, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn Cemetery.

CULMER, Arthur B., age 75, of 2620 Sunset Drive, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, July 31, (1954). Mr. Culmer had been a resident of Bellingham the past 52 years and was a member of the Mormon Church and was a member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 of the American Legion. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Jennie Culmer, at the family home; a sister, Mrs. Pearl C. Lynn of Seattle; and two nieces, Mrs. Dorothy Pearson of Seattle, and Mrs. Constance Olpin of Salt Lake City, Utah. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where Christian Science services will be held Monday, Aug. 2, at 3 p.m. Cremation.

CULP, Alben B., age 73, passed away May 23, 1991 in a nursing care facility in Mount Vernon, Wa. Mr. Culp was born Aug. 20, 1917 to Julius and Carrie Culp in Benton, Kentucky. As a pilot in the Air Force, he flew in the Berlin Airlift during World Ward II. He was later Air Attache to Korea. Mr. Culp retired from the Air Force as a Major and came to Bellingham to live. He resided in this area for 5 years before moving to Skagit County. Survived by his wife, Beverly of the family home; 3 sons, Christopher of Bellingham, Steven of Seattle, and Patrick of California; 1 sister Jettie Rosecrans of Alton, Illinois; 1 nephew. Private family services were held. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

CULP, Dora M., age 85 of Stanwood, formerly of Pt. Roberts died Wed., Dec. 14, (1988) in a Stanwood nursing home. She was born Dec. 15, 1902 in Pt. Roberts, WA & had grown up & lived in Pt. Roberts the majority of her life. Dora was a 50 yr. member of the Northwest Grange, a member of the Pt. Roberts Community Church & also a member of the Garden Club of Ladner, B. C. She leaves 2 daughter & sons-in-law; Lois & Joe Hiechel of Stanwood & Phyllis & John Surabian of Seattle, 1 sister; Ella VanOosten of Longview, WA, 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren. Dora was preceded in death by her husband Walter in 1977, 1 sister Ann Baker, & 2 brothers, Harry & Arthur. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Fri. Dec. 16 at the Pt. Roberts Community Church with Pastor Ernie Lorreen officiating. Private family burial will be held at the Pt. Roberts Cemetery.

CULP, Nelson Perry, age 85 years, a resident of Point Roberts, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, Dec. 14, (1952) after a lingering illness. Surviving relatives include one son, Lyle, of Point Roberts; one step-daughter, Mrs. Florence Van Wingerdon, and two step-sons, Charles Walters and Esburn Walters, all of Bellingham; one brother, Arthur D. Culp, of Spokane; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Dec. 17th, at 2 p.m. from the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, in Bellingham, with the Rev. Dr. H. Sigmar officiating. Interment, Lynden Cemetery, under direction of the McKinney Funeral Home at Blaine.

CULP, Walter Lyle, age 76, of 340 Boundary Bay Rd., Pt. Roberts, passed away at home Weds. Aug. 24, (1977). A retired machinist he had made his home on Pt. Roberts for the past 53 years. He was a member of the Trinity Community Church of Pt. Roberts. A charter member & Past Master of the Northwest Grange. Member of the Pt. Roberts Park Board, Cemetery Board, Senior Citizens & was active in many other community activities. Surviving; his wife, Dora. 2 daughters. Lois Heichel of Stanwood & Phyllis Surabian of Seattle. Also 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Trinity Community Church at Pt. Roberts, Fri. Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Wilton Ernst officiating. Burial in the Pt. Roberts Cemetery under the direction of Veroskes Bellingham Chapel.

CULTEE, Alvin F., 45, 2849 W. Maplewood Ave., died Tuesday (Nov. 26, 1985) at a local hospital. A resident of the Lummi Reservation for many years, Mr. Cultee had served four years in the U. S. Navy in Japan, was a commercial fisherman and worked at a lumber mill in Oregon. He also attended barber and hair stylist school in California. Mr. Cultee had performed various duties for Lummi Tribal Enterprises, including work as a heavy equipment operator, a police officer and director for Lummi Fisheries. He also was director of the Pine Enterprises in Seattle, director of Lummi Tribal Community Center and served on both the Lummi Tribal Council and the Bellingham Mental Health Board. Mr. Cultee was an active participant in various sporting events, including canoe pulling, baseball and boxing. He was coach of the Cultee Basketball Team at the time of his death. Mr. Cultee also cooked fish for the committee that organizes the Lummi Stommish. Survivors include his wife, Lillian, a son, Shannon Francis of Lummi Reservation; two daughters, Justine Frances of Bellingham and Alta Mae of Seattle; two step-children, Julie Edwards and Terri Scoville of Bellingham; one sister, Donna Mae James of the Lummi Reservation; his stepfather, George Finkbonner; a granddaughter; several nieces and nephews (Nathan, Kitsap, Chris, Kevin, Loren, Julie, Alvin, Christine, Cliff, Tamara, Dawn, Thelma, Pamala, Hutch, Norby, all of Lummi); an uncle (Clifford Celestine of Lummi); three aunts (Sadie Jones of Lummi, Grace Eqawa of Seattle, and Charlotte of Squamish); and numerous cousins. Evening vigil and prayer services will be at 6:30 p.m. today in the chapel of Moles Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joachim's Catholic Church on the Lummi Reservation by the Rev. Jack Buckalew. Burial will be in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.

CULTEE, Clifford (Allen), age 35, of Marietta, passed away Tues. March 14, 1978. Clifford had been a lifetime resident of Lummi & is survived by a son, Clifford Aaron Cultee of Lummi. A daughter, Tamara Jean Cultee of Lummi. A brother, Alvin Cultee of B'ham. A sister, Donna James of Lummi. Numerous other relatives. Evening visitation will he held in Moles Funeral Home Thurs. March 16th from 7-8:30 p.m. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. Frank Jefferson, Fri. March 17 at 10:30 a.m. in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.

CULTEE, Gladys Mare "Gigi" 52, 3923 Lummi Shore Road, Bellingham, passed away on the Lummi Reservation Sat. June 19, 1993. She was born on the Reservation Nov. 3, 1940 to beloved Arthur and Christine Placid Lane, Sr. Mrs. Cultee participated in Lummi drill teach and canoe club activities; was a runner-up as a Lummi Stommish Princess, enjoyed watching children playing sports. Hobbies included crocheting, bingo, garage "sailing" and cruising around the Horn. She was preceded in death by her husband Kitsap Solomon Cultee, Sr. in 1971. She is survived by her fiancee Elliott Billy; sons Nathan Cultee and Fiancee Eva Hillaire; Kitsap III, Kevin, all of the Reservation; Christopher and fiancee Susan James, Loren and wife Rena, Alvin and wife Caressa, all of Bellingham; daughters, Julie and husband George Thomas of the Reservation; Christina and finacee David James, Jr., of Bellingham; step-son Loyd (sic) Jones of Bellingham; 25 grandchildren; brothers Vernon and Art Lane of the Reservation; Virgil Lane of Seattle; sisters Violet Hillaire of Bellingham; Viola Robideau, Vesta Perkins, Loella Toby, all of the Reservation; Vera "Alley" Wesley of Seattle; numerous nieces and nephews. Vigil Services will be Tuesday June 22, 7:00 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home with Fr. Patrick Twohy, SJ. and Vernon Lane officiating. Funeral Mass will be Wed. June 23, 10:00 a.m. at St. Joachim's Catholic Church with Fr. Patrick Twohy, SJ. officiating. Burial will be at Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home Chapel.

CULTEE, Justine F. - Visitation for Justine F. Cultee of Bellingham will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Moles Funeral Chapel in Ferndale. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Wex Li Em Community Center, 2100 Lummi View Road, with Dobie Tom officiating. Burial will follow at Lummi Nation Cemetery. Ms. Cultee died as a result of a hiking accident at Clark's Point on Friday, Nov. 12, 1999. She was 23. Born Oct. 1, 1976, to Alvin and Judith (Pelland) Cultee in Bellingham, Ms. Cultee was active in founding a lesbian activist group in Bellingham. She was an avid reader and loved music. Her father, brother Gary Edwards, grandfather Merle Pelland and grandmother Bernadine Finkbonner preceded her in death. Survivors include her mother, of Bellingham sisters Liza Jamison of Seattle and Julie-El-Khoury of Ventura, Calif. brothers Terry Scoville of Bellingham and Shannon Cultee of Lummi Reservation nieces and nephews special friends Anne-Marie Basso and Samantha Jones-Kantak and many other relatives.

CULVER, Alicia, age 75, of 2805 Grant street, passed away in a local hospital Monday, April 15, (1946). Mrs. Culver had been a resident of this community for the past 22 years and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal church, Rebekahs and the Degree of Honor of Friday Harbor, where she had lived for 18 years before her residence in Bellingham. Surviving relatives are two daughters, Mrs. Inez Kirby, of Bellingham,, and Mrs. Elsa Leber, of Sedro-Woolley; one step-daughter, Mrs. Margaret McKim, of Utah, and seven grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Services will be conducted from the St. Paul's Episcopal church by the Rev. Canon E. B. Smith, Wednesday, April 17, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

CULVER, Mabel G., age 80, passed away at her home, 2303 Ellis St., Saturday, Oct. 18, (1952). Mrs. Culver had resided in this community since 1894, and was a member of the Universalist Church. Surviving relatives are one son, Carroll, at Doe Bay, Orcas Island; four daughters, Mrs. Russell Watson, of Manistique, Mich., Mrs. G. Mason Hall, of Edmonds, Wash., Mrs. George Hipkoe and Mrs. Helge Johanson, both of Bellingham; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted at the Olga-Doe Bay Cemetery Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 12:30 p.m. by the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun under the direction of the Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home.

CULVER, Robert, age 59, of Mtn. View, Calif., passed away Sunday Nov. 14, (1976). Mr. Culver was a retired accounting specialist for the Postal Data Center, San Bruno, Calif. and retired Lt. Commander U. S. Navy, 12 year resident of California, member of Trinity Baptist Church, Sunnyvale, Calif. Surviving wife, Margaret, 2 daughters, Miss Colleen Culver, Mtn. View, Calif., Mrs. Donnelyn Miller, San Jose, Calif., 2 sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Stratton, Portland, Ore., Mrs. Alice Brown, Saratoga, Calif., several nieces and nephews. Graveside services Fri. Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

ALICE CUMMINGS, OLD SETTLER, DIES

Mrs. Alice Eugena Cummings, a pioneer of Whatcom county, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday (March 17, 1943) at the age of 89 years after a lingering illness. Mrs. Cummings, who was a member of the Garden Street Methodist church forty-five years, was born at St. Charles, Mo., May 31, 1853, and was married to Joseph Cox Cummings in November, 1894. The following spring the couple came west to Sumas where Mr. Cummings had homesteaded a few years previously. After several years on the farm they moved to New Whatcom, now part of Bellingham, where they spent their remaining years. Mr. Cummings died in May, 1931. Surviving relatives include a daughter, Mrs. Paul Gooding, 508 Fourteenth street, with whom Mrs. Cummings made her home; a grandson, Donald, with the U.S. navy in Alaska, and a granddaughter, Lila May, a student at Bellingham high school. Private funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 o'clock in the Harlow-Hollingsworth chapel with the Rev. James E. Milligan officiating. Interment will follow in the Lynden cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, March 18, 1943)

CUMMINGS, Charles, age 82 years, 1008 Twelfth Street, passed away at a local hospital, Saturday, May 22, (1948) following a lingering illness. Mr. Cummings had been a resident of Bellingham for the past twenty-four years and was in the employ of the Alaska Packers at Blaine previous to his retirement. He was a member of the Methodist church. Surviving relatives include, his widow, Mrs. Clara Cummings; one son, Warren Cummings, of Bellingham; two sister, Mrs. Lillie Page, Olympia, and Mrs. Lucy Patterson, Sparta, Wis.; also one brother, Orrin Cummings, of Sparta, Wis., with numerous nieces and nephews. The remains reat at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, where services will be conducted Tuesday, may 25, at 2 p.m. Rev. Paul Woodward officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

CUMMINGS, Charles Taylor, of Lynden died Monday, May 10, 1993. He was 83. Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at First Reformed Church with the Rev. Mark deWaard officiating. Burial will follow in Lynden Cemetery. He was born July 25, 1909, in Medford, Mass., to Louis W. and Edith Sterns Taylor Cummings. In his training to be a high school teacher, he received degrees from Colgate University in Hamilton, N. Y., Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., and Syracuse University, also in New York. Mr. Cummings worked for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Co. during World War II. He married Virginia Mansfield on April 15, 1941, in Medford. They moved to Washington in 1943. Mr. Cummings developed an interest in the piano, taking lessons from expert teachers. He loved music, especially the pipe organ. In 1967, he moved from Port Townsend to Lynden, where he was a member of First Reformed Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother, Robert. He is survived by his wife of the family home; son David Cummings of Boardman, Ore.; daughters Lois Edney of Washougal and Eide Brown of Portland, Ore.; stepson H. L. Chase of Okanogan; 12 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Arrangements by Gillies Funeral Home.

CUMMINGS, Clara, age 70, of 1008 Twelfth Street, passed away at a local hospital Tuesday, October 31, (1950) following an extended illness. Mrs. Cummings had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 25 years. Surviving relatives include her son, Warren Cummings at home; a sister, Mrs. Viola Houghtaling, of Bellingham; a brother, Elmer Shaw in Minnesota, and numerous niece and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, November 4, at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home with Paul Woodward officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

CUMMINGS, Emma D., age 78, of 2625 Peabody St., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, July 7, (1951). Mrs. Cummings, a resident here for the past 33 years, was a member of the St. James Presbyterian church, the Royal Neighbors of America, Bellingham Camp No. 4705, and Bellingham Rebeckah Lodge, No. 43. She leaves to survive, two sons, Horace J. Cummings and Thell (sic) M. Cummings, both of this city; one daughter, Mrs. Madalyne DeHon, also of this city, and 6 grandchildren. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James Martyn Wilson and officers of the Rebeckah Lodge Tuesday, July 10, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.

CUMMINGS, Esther, 76, of Sedro Woolley, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1992. She was born May 20, 1915, in Chetak, Wisc., to Percy and Mary Shaw. She had been a resident of Skagit County since 1981 and a member of Central United Methodist Church in Sedro-Woolley. She is survived by one sister, Amy Byer of Bellingham; three brothers, Lewis Shaw of Lancaster, Tex., Donald Shaw of Klamath Falls, Ore., and Alvin Shaw of Irving, Tex.; numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 1992, at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Starkey officiating.

CUMMINGS, Jay Earl, age 61, of 2325 Eldridge Ave., passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Jan. 4, (1962). Mr. Cummings had been a 22-year resident of this community and had been employed as a painter for the Puget Sound Pulp and Timber Co. He had attended the First Baptist Church and was a member of Bellingham Lodge No. 194, B.P.O. Elks and leaves to survive his widow Jessie, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Kometz of Ketchikan, Alaska and Mrs. Mary Jean Beckley of Anacortes, Wn., seven grandchildren; three brothers, Douglas of Bremerton, and Leslie and William both of Anacortes; two sisters, Mrs. Leita Brado of Bremerton and Mrs. Bonnie Christenson of Colville, Wn. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Dr. Stuart T. Benson and officers of B. P. O. E. No. 194 Monday, January 8 at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

CUMMINGS, Jesse J. - Funeral services for Jesse J. Cummings, 74, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Evans Funeral Home in Anacortes. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Cummings was a 27-year resident of Bellingham before moving to Anacortes in 1947. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ferndale. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. G. L. Kometz in Alaska and Mrs. Mary Jean Beckley of Anacortes; a sister, Pearl Raymond, of Anacortes; seven grandchildren and eight great-grand children. The Rev. Lynnton Elwell will officiate at services.

CUMMINGS, Laura Bernita, age 75, of 2320 I St. passed away Thurs., Dec. 30, (1976). Mrs. Cummings was a 46 year resident of this community, a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church, Sehome Chapter No. 17, OES and the Lady Lions. Surviving one daughter, Mrs. Bonita Ney of Payette, Idaho; 2 grandchildren, 4 brothers, Merrill Chandler of Wenatchee, George Chandler of Toppenish, Don Chandler of Seattle; Bus Chandler of Langley, WA; one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Irby of Seattle. Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 3 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

CUMMINGS, Thiel M., age 85, of 1200 Birchwood Avenue, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 1991. Born May 10, 1905 in Hoquiam, Washington, he was a member of Calvary Temple, Bellingham resident since 1918; owned and operated two Cummings markets; retired and then stayed active with Al Clement and Doug Clark. Survived by sons, John and wife Linda Cummings of Bellingham, Larry Cummings of Phoenix, Arizona, Dennis D. and wife Linda Cummings of Ellensburg, WA; 8 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sister, Madeline "Babe" and husband Bud DeHon of Bellingham. Funeral service Friday, March 5, 1991, 2:00 p.m. Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Mike Kirkelie officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. [m. Irene Landin 1933 Olympia, WA]

CUMMINGS, Warren, age 49, who resided at 1123 19th St., passed away at his residence Monday, Oct. 20, (1958). Mr. Cummings had resided in Bellingham the past 30 years and he leaves to survive his wife, Esther Cummings at Vancouver, Wash., and his sister-in-law Mrs. Marie Cartee of Bellingham. Rev. C. W. Wheeler will officiate at funeral services Monday, Oct. 27, at 10:30 a.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

CUMMINS, Anna E., age 74, who resided at 2530 Woburn St., passed away in a local hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Cummins resided in the Everson and Bellingham vicinity since 1906. She leaves to survive her daughter, Mrs. Norma Richardson of Bellingham; two sons, Victor A. with the Air Force at Moses Lake and Donald F. also with the Air Force in Japan; her brother Wilbur Albright and her sister, Mrs. Edna Knittel, both of Bellingham. Also nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The Rev. Don Swerdfeger, pastor of the Garden Street Methodist Church will conduct funeral services on Friday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

CUMMINS, Barbara Joy, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Cummins, 1467 Sunset Avenue, passed away at a local hospital Friday evening, September 1, (1950). Besides her parents, she is survived by two brothers, Gary and Dennis, both at home. Private graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, September 5, at 3:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home.

CUMMINS, Frederick Charles, age 78 years who resided at 2530 Woburn Street passed away at a local hospital Saturday, Jan. 14, (1961) following an extended illness. Mr. Cummins had resided in Whatcom County since 1913 and for the past 2 years made his home in Bellingham. He leaves to survive, his wife, Anna E. Cummins at the family home; one daughter, Mrs. Norma Richardson of Everson; two sons, Donald F. with the Air Force in Japan and Victor A. of Moses Lake, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Hamman of Long Beach, Calif; three brothers, C. A. Cummins of Vancouver, Wash., A. E. Cummins of Mesa, Ariz., and Joe Cummins in Kansas; also 9 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The Rev. Don Swerdfeger will conduct funeral services on Wednesday Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

CUMMINS, Lettie M., of 225 N. Garden Street, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, February 22, (1950). Mrs. Cummins had resided in this community for the past 27 years and was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church and the Mary circle of that church. Surviving relatives are two daughters, Miss Nora Cummins at home; Mrs. Grace L. Hanson, of Red Bluff, Calif.; four sons, Dr. E. J., of El Paso, Texas, Carl W. and Ray E., both of St. Paul, and Lee E., of Buffalo, Wyo.; 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Stella Tucker, of Wilmet, Ill., and Mrs. Bessie LaFrombois, of Flint, Mich.; and two brothers, Vida Bellman, of Flint, Mich, and Virgil Bellman, of Los Angeles, Calif. 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 4:30 p.m. and will be forwarded to Groton, S. D. for interment.

CUMMINS, Lulu E., of 225 N. Garden street, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, August 18, (1948). Miss Cummins had resided in this community for the past two years and was a school teacher. Deceased was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church, Pi Lamba Theta, an honorary education fraternity; National Educational Association, American Association of University women and the National Business and Professional Women's Club. Surviving relatives are her mother, Mrs. Lettie M., and one sister, Miss Nora B. Cummins, both at home, and another sister, Mrs. Grace L. Hanson of Red Bluffs, Calif.; four brothers, Carl W. and Ray E., both of St. Paul, Minn., Dr. E. J., of El Paso, Texas, and Lee E., of Buffalo, Wyoming. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted Friday, August 20, at 4:30 p.m. by Rev. Alexander P. Aiton and W. Carl Calhoun. Remains will be forwarded to Groton, South Dakota, for services and interment.

CUMMINS, Thomas A., age 77, of 2821 Grant St., Bellingham, passed away June 19, 1991 at St. Joseph Hospital after a long illness. He worked as a credit manager and enjoyed camping and fishing and was preceded in death by an infant daughter. He married his wife Ruth, in 1936 in Duluth, MN. He is survived by his wife Ruth of the family home; 2 sons, Gary and his wife Annette Cummins of Burlington and Dennis Cummins of California; one sister, Virginia Phillips of Tulsa, OK; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thurs., June 20, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Fri. June 21 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held Fri. June 21, 1991, 1:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Al Currier officiating. [b. May 1, 1914 Duluth, MN]

CUMMINS, Verdun S., 66, of Portland, Ore., died Monday (May 21, 1984) at a local hospital. He was born Nov. 3, 1917, in Oregon. He is survived by his wife Daphne and locally by a son, William S. Cummins, Lummi Island. No services will be held. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.

CUNANAN, Sonia Charlene Roberts, age 3 days, passed away in a Seattle Hospital January 16, 1991. She leaves to survive her parents Narcisco and Janelle Cunanan of Everson. 3 brothers Richard, Martin and Nicholas all of Everson. Maternal grandparents Juan and Char Ortiz of Lynden. Paternal grandparents Carlos and Sonia Loneli of Everson. Great grandmother Elizabeth M. Roberts of Everson and Great grandparents Bill and Rose Roberts of Bellingham. Numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary will be Sunday, January 20, at 4 p.m. in the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel with graveside services Monday, January 21st, at 11 a.m. in the Jobe Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, from 12 noon until 2 p.m. Arrangements by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

CUNDY, Rose C., age 90, passed away in a local Nursing Home on Monday, November 12, 1990. She leaves to survive her son Jack Verdon and daughter-in-law Marvell, of Bellingham; 4 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren. She spent all but the past five years of her life as a resident of Seattle. She was a past president of the Seattle Branch of the Spanish American War Veterans Women's Auxilary (sic), and a long-time member of the Royal Neighbors of America organization. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, November 17, at 1:00 p.m. at the Acacia Memorial Park, 14951 Bothell Way N. E., Seatte, WA 98125.

CUNNINGHAM, Catherine, 84, of 1530 James St., died July 12, (1990) in Bellingham. She is survived by a son, Robert Merrifield of Bellingham; a daughter, Margaret Tingum, of Seattle; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are pending with Westford Funeral Home.

CUNNINGHAM, Charlotte F. of Bellingham passed away April 19, 1997. She was born in Philadelphia in 1909. Charlotte and her husband, Wes (deceased), moved to Bellingham in 1979. Charlotte enjoyed gardening, sewing, doing craft work, and watching baseball, football and basketball games. She is survived by her daughter, Lyn Dyson of Bellingham, her son, Lee Cunningham of Everson, four grandchildren, Brad Dallas of Lynden, Leigh Ann Hokanson of Athens, Georgia, Mike Cunningham of Everson, Necia Dallas of San Francisco and four great-grandsons, Dirk, Tate, Gibb and Tack Dallas of Lynden. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Services were held at Westford Funeral Home 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 1997. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

CUNNINGHAM, Clara Grace, age 87, 508 Chestnut, passed away at a local hospital, Sunday, January 20, (1946). Mrs. Cunningham was a member of the Presbyterian Church and leaves the following survivors: Two daughters, Mrs. Grace A. Milton and Mrs. Jacob Schmidt, of Bellingham; one son, James W. Westfall, of Corvallis, Ore.; also nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where private services will be conducted by Rev. James M. Wilson, Tuesday, January 22, at 11 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

CUNNINGHAM, Don, aka "WoodEye" ended his ride Saturday, June 4th, 2005. He has resided in Southern California for the past two and a half years with his "life partner" Maryanne Martin. Don was born November 23, 1933 to Melvin and Lois Cunningham in Bellingham, Washington. A lifetime resident of Bellingham, Don graduated with the class of '51 from Bellingham High School. After returning from his tour with the U.S. Navy, he returned to Bellingham and worked a variety of jobs; as pipe fitter at Georgia Pacific, delivery driver with BP distributors and Bell Rainier, eventually retiring from Overall Laundry Services in 1991. Following retirement, Don volunteered each and every Friday as "Grampa Don" at Acme Elementary School, making a difference with countless kids. He was also a dedicated volunteer with SouthCoast Medical Center in Laguna Beach earning many red hearts. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Melvin and Lois Cunningham and Edith Cunningham. Don is survived by his two children, Jack Cunningham and wife Marty, Jill Reimers and husband Rick. Don's grandchildren Reid Miltenberger and wife Tricia, Ryder Cunningham and Brynn Miltenberger, Austin and Lindsay Reimers and great granddaughter Aima Miltenberger, all living in Bellingham. Sister Judy Winsor and husband Pat of Olympia, brother John Cunningham and wife Judy also of Bellingham. Best buddies, Chuck Held, and Bob (Bubba) Paulson from Van Zandt. Dad's gift to life was found in the way he treated everyone he met with warm and genuine interest. Everyone who met him would leave knowing that they were cared about. You felt truly important. The two loves of his life were taking a lap on his Harley and the lingering memory of a good home cooked meal. He often told his grandchildren how proud he was of each one of them - they were his backbone, his pride and joy. He took the time to let them know of his deep love and respect. This was his legacy, to love unconditionally. Don found the true love of his life at his 50th High School Reunion and created exciting and new lifelong memories. Venturing from Nugent's Corner all the way to Turkey, India, Mexico and Catalina Island he found excitement, comfort and joy exploring the world with Maryanne, his newly discovered partner. A funeral service for Don will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2005 at 2:00 at Greenacres Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale, with an open house celebration of Don's journey at Jack and Marty Cunningham's home in Bellingham from 4:00-7:00 p.m. the same day. Burial will take place Monday, June 13, at 10:00 a.m. at Greenacres Moles Cemetery.

CUNNINGHAM, Ernest R. - Area businessman Ernest R. Cunningham, 46, died following a motorcycle accident Thursday in Flathead County, Mont. Private family memorial services will be at a later date. Mr. Cunningham, 3827 Idaho St., was born March 7, 1944, in Missouri. In 1977 he moved from Colorado to Bellingham, where he was the owner and operator of Cunningham Dental Labs. He was a member of ABATE, a national motorcycle organization. Survivors include his daughters, Renee Murphy of Bellingham and Lisa Cunningham of Seattle; his mother Eileen Cunningham of Wisconsin and brothers, David and Karl Cunningham of Wisconsin. Arrangements by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Home.

CUNNINGHAM, Grace Marlene, age 55, resident of Mt. Vernon, passed away at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mt. Vernon March 2, 1988. Born September 25, 1933, Mt. Vernon; graduated from Mt. Vernon High School 1951, married Pat Cunningham, Bellingham, August 2, 1957. Worked as a secretary, Mt. Vernon School District. Preceded in death by a son Rick Cunningham, a brother Robert Summers, & grandson Matthew J. Starkovich. Survivors include, husband Pat; son & daughter-in-law Dean & Janice Cunningham; daughter & son-in-law Tracy & Joe Starkovich; grandchildren, Eric & Tasa Marie Cunningham, all of Mt. Vernon; parents Lloyd & Olga Summers; brother & wife Thomas & Linda Summers, all of Mt. Vernon; nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, & many friends; Mother-in-law, Ida Anderson of Lacy, WA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, Mt. Vernon, Monday, March 7, at 11 a.m. Arrangements under the direction of Kern Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.

CUNNINGHAM, J. Melvin - Graveside service for J. Melvin Cunningham, age 76, of 1320 Lakeway Dr., will be Thurs., Feb. 5, 3:00 p.m. at Greenacres memorial Park with Rev. Leroy King officiating. Mr. Cunningham passed away Sun., Feb. 1, 1987. A lifetime Bellingham resident he is survived by his wife Edith; sons, Donald W. Cunningham & John A. Cunningham, both of City; daughter, Judy M. Winsor of Olympia; 2 grandchildren, Jill Miltenberger & Jack Cunningham; 3 great grandchildren.

CUNNINGHAM, Kate, age 72 years, beloved mother of Miss Alma Cunningham, passed away at the family home, Ferndale, Route 3, Monday, September 5, (1938) after a lingering illness. Mrs. Cunningham had resided in Whatcom county for the past twenty years and was a member of the Baptist Church in Missouri. Aside from her daughter, Mrs. Cunningham also leaves to survive seven sisters, Mrs. Mittle Murray, Mrs. Jessie Johnson, Miss Grace Bales, Mrs. Unice Hawkins, Gordon Bales, Miss Pearl Bales and Mrs. Bernice Smith, all residing in Missouri. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home where private funeral services will be held Wednesday morning, September 7, at 10:30 o'clock, with Rev. James M. Wilson, pastor of St. James Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be made in Bay View Cemetery.

CUNNINGHAM, Lawrence, wounded veteran of World War II, with service as a chemist in the army in Africa and Italy, died Thursday (Feb. 24, 1949) morning in a local hospital. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Cunningham, and is survived by two brothers, James, of St. Louis, Mo.; and Dr. John J. Cunningham, Chicago, Ill. His home was at 1003 Irving street. Lawrence was a graduate of the Fairhaven high school in 1936, and was a student at the University of Washington when he entered service. He was a member of the Church of the Assumption. The remains rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns funeral home.

CUNNINGHAM, Marie Boyd, of Lynden died Monday, May 24, 1993, at Sehome Park Care Center. She was 91. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. A memorial funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Lynden United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joyce O'Connor officiating. Burial will precede at Greenacres Memorial Park at 12:30 p.m. She was born Aug. 20, 1901, in Lincoln, Neb., to Thomas A. and Emma J. Cameron Boyd. She taught school for many years in California, moving to Whatcom County in 1959. She taught in the Lynden schools until her retirement. Mrs. Cunningham was a member of Lynden United Methodist Church; PEO Chapter EA,, Lynden Eastern Star Chapter No. 12, and the Amphiction Club. She enjoyed entertaining friends by playing the piano. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters Laura McLain and Ruth Allinger. She is survived by cousins Robert Boyd of Tacoma, Lee Miles of Louistown, Ill., and Henry Shannon Boyd of Davenport, Iowa.

CUNNINGHAM, Nick A., age 55 passed away Thursday, September 1, 1988. Mr. Cunningham was born in Carson City, Nevada, December 23, 1932. He was a member of the Carpenters & Joiners Local 756, also belonged to, Birch Bay American Legion Post No. 86. He was a resident of Whatcom County since 1968 & was a Korean Conflict Army Veteran. He married his wife Bonnie in 1957. He also is survived by, 2 sons, Dan L. & wife Annita of Lynden; Rex A., of Bellingham; brother, W. O. Cunningham Jr., of Buhl, Idaho; sister, Wilma Rinkie of Oregon; 2 grandsons, Dexter & K. C. Cunningham of Lynden. He was preceded in death by his sister Helen DeMorgan. There will be a graveside service held Tuesday, September 6, at 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Reverend Donald E. Walter will be officiating.

CUNNINGHAM, Wesley C., age 74 of 813 Queen St., passed away Mon. Feb. 18, (1980). Mr. Cunningham had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 4 months and was formerly of Philadelphia. He was a retired bank branch manager and was a former scout leader of B.S. of A. He leaves to survive his wife, Charlotte of the family home; 1 son Lee of Athens, Georgia; 1 daughter, Carolyn Dyson of this city; and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tues. Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. at Greenacres Mausoleum, with Rev. William Sodt officiating. Followed by cremation. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

CUNNINGHAM, Wesley P. - Funeral service for Wesley P. Cunningham, age 71 of 409 York St., will be Thurs. April 29, 10:30 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. V. L. Zuchowski officiating. Mr. Cunningham passed away Mon. April 26, 1982. He is survived by 4 daughters, Betty Kendall, Myrtle Point, Oregon, Kay Pohl, Coquille, Oregon, Phyllis Lee, Diamond Lake, Pat Woolley, Myrtle Point, Oregon; 9 grandchildren; a step son Alan Cunningham, Myrtle Point, Oregon; a sister, Irene in Corvallis, Oregon. He had been a resident of Whatcom County for many years. [b. Jan. 23, 1911 OR]

CUNNINGHAM, William S., age 92 of Marietta, passed away March 14, (1976). He had been a resident of this community for the past 74 years. Surviving wife, Gladys V., 1 son, Melvin Cunningham and daughter-in-law Edith, of Bellingham, 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 step-sons, Delmar Graybeal of Bellingham and Donald Graybeal of Sumas, 1 step-daughter, Mrs. May Joy of Bellingham, 8 step-grandchildren & 3 step-great-grandchildren. Graveside services Wed. March 17 at 10:30 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Paul Cantelon officiating.

CUNNINGHAM, Zelpha L., 83, of Lynnwood, died at home April 29, 1997. Survivors include her husband, Ralph, at the family home in Lynnwood; 1 son & daughter-in-law, Lloyd & Andrea Hudson, of Bellingham; a granddaughter, Roxanne Bellow & her husband John, of Big Lake; a grandson and his wife, Mike & Dayle Hudson, of Bellingham; 2 great-grandchildren, 2 cousins. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 1997 at the Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley. Interment will follow in the Sedro-Woolley IOOF Cemetery. Arrangements by Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.

CUNLIFFE, Anna Louis - Services for Mrs. Anna Louis Cunliffe, 83, Tacoma, were held yesterday at Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. William Hunter officiating. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Cunliffe; who died Sunday, (Sept. 26, 1971) was a member of the Episcopal Church and OES Olive Chapter in Buffalo, New York. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lola Lee of Fircrest; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Wilson of Ohio, and Mrs. Lola Mohan of Buffalo, and a brother, Walter Brennison of Buffalo.

CUNLIFFE, Thomas L., 83, of Stockton, Calif., passed away Thursday, January 23, (1969) at Stockton. He is survived by his wife, Anna; 1 daughter, Mrs. Clarence Lee of Tacoma; 4 grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, January 31 at 1:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, Rev. John Winn officiating. Interment under direction of Moles Funeral Home.

CUPP, Myrtle A., age 77, of 1301 W. Illinois, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 21, (1976). Mrs. Cupp had been a resident of the community for the past 2 years and was a member of Northwest Baptist Church. Surviving 1 daughter, Mrs. Iris Yancey, City; two sisters, Mrs. Mable Saunders, Eugene, Oregon and Mrs. Bertha James, Burley, Idaho; 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services Thursday, Dec. 23, 3 p.m., Jones Funeral Home with Rev. David G. Danielson officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

CUPPLES, Cassius M. - Graveside services for Cassius M. Cupples, 85, a Bellingham resident for many years, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Concrete Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley until 1 p.m. Friday. Mr. Cupples died Monday (Sept. 30, 1991) at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. He was born on May 31, 1906, in Concrete to Samuel and Nora Cupples. He attended school in Concrete. In 1927, he married Ellen Olson in Whatcom County. She died in 1949. Mr. Cupples was a resident of Bellingham for nearly 70 years. He was employed as a coal miner by the Bellingham Coal Co. until the mine was closed. Survivors include three sons, Jack Cupples of Seattle, Dick Cupples of Bellingham and Gary Cupples of Seattle; two daughters, Peggy Rich of Prosser, and Delores Mezo of Deming; one sister, Dorothy Larsen of Utah; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

CUPPLES, Duke, age 56, of 2315 Williams St., in Bellingham, passed away in Bellingham Sat., Sept. 19, (1987). He was born May 9, 1931 in Bellingham and spent the last 10 years in Lynnwood. He was a member of the Baptist Church and was a retired truck driver in construction. He is survived by 2 sons, Ron of Granger, Steve of Lynden; father, Cassius Cupples of Bellingham; 3 brothers, Jack & Gary of Seattle, Richard of Bellingham; 2 sisters, Peggy (Rich) of Prosser & Dee Dee (Mezo) of Deming; numerous nieces & nephews. Memorial service will be held Wed., Sept. 23rd, 2 p.m. at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

CUPPLES, Ellen, age 38, of 2523 Meridian Street, passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, April 21, (1949). Mrs. Cupples had been a resident of this community for the past 33 years and leaves to survive her husband, Cassius M.; five sons, Milton, Jack, Richard, Gary and George; three daughters, Barbara and Delores, all at home, and Mrs. Peggy Harrison of Bellingham; father, Ole H. Olson and mother, Mrs. Erma Plank, and two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Metzger and Mrs. Marguerite Coffell, all of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. G. Raymond White, Saturday, April 23, at 1:30 p.m. Cremation.

CUPPLES, George H., age 22, passed away suddenly Tuesday, March 1, (1966). A lifetime resident, he is survived by his wife Donna; 1 daughter, Lisa Georgette; his father, Cassius Cupples of Route 1, Custer; 4 brothers, Cassius M., Rt. 1, Everson; Jack of Seattle; Richard of Rt. 1, Custer; Gary of Ferndale; 2 sisters, Mrs. Peggy Rich of Rt. 1 Custer and Mrs. Delores Mezo of Deming and many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 4 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Elder Merril Eldred officiating. Interment Woodlawn.

CUPPLES, Horace G., 78, of 471 W. Bakerview Road, died Friday (Nov. 14, 1986) in Bellingham. He was born June 28, 1908, in Concrete, and worked as a carpenter before his retirement. He was a member of William Matthews Post 1585, Veterans of Forgeign Wars, and a retired member of Carpenters Local 756. Survivors include daughters Mary J. Provias (George) and JoAn P. Hulford (Gene), both of Bellingham; two brothers, Sam Cupples of Morton, Wash., and Cassius Cupples of Bellingham; two sisters, Dorothy Larson of Seattle and Zela Buckner of Bellingham; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a dear friend, Ethel Simonson of Bellingham. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park, with the Rev. Ernest Francis of Calvary Temple officiating. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.

CURL, Clarence C., age 65, of 735 N. 148th Street, Seattle, passed away in a Seattle hospital Saturday, June 14, (1947). Mr. Curl had been a resident of this community for many years and had been employed at the Todd Shipyard in Seattle. Surviving relatives are the widow, Beth, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Eve Nugent of Monterey Park, Calif., Mrs. Mary Holmes, of Bellingham, Mrs. Irene Cross, of Fairfield, Iowa; one son, Ernest W., of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Fannie Shepherd, Des Moines, Iowa; two brothers, Charles, Hot Springs, Colorado, and Alva, Iowa, and eleven grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by Adj. Lloyal D. Cline of the Salvation Army and Rev. B. E. A. Hoffman, Tuesday, June 17, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

CURL, Earnest William, age 75 of Connell, passed away Monday, August 13, 1990 at Othello Convalescent Center. Born January 27, 1915 in Bellingham, WA to Clearance (sic) and May Curl. He was raised in Bellingham until entering High School where graduated from Queen Anne High School in Seattle. He then returned to Bellingham where he worked as a postal clerk for 25 years. He married Maurine Irby on April 14, 1946 in Bellingham. He was very active in the Salvation Army in Bellingham. He retired several years ago due to poor health. They moved to Connell in May 1989 to be nearer their daughter. He was a member of the Salvation Army and the Nazarene Church. Survivors include his wife, Maurine of Connell, two sons Jerry Curl of Edmonds, WA, Bob Curl of Nampa, Idaho. One daughter Shirley Pence of Lind. Seven grandchildren. Sister Irene Hagen of Bettendorf, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 16, 1990 at 10:30 a.m. at the Connell Church of the Nazarene, Reverend Stanley Unseth officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Connell. Arrangements by Miscott-Stevens Funeral Chapel, Othello.

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CURNUTT, Anna J., age 96, 5280 Northwest Rd., died Wed. March 25, (1981) in Bellingham. She had been a member of the community for the past 45 years; a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church and was active in the Garden Street Methodist Womens Circle. She was a 55 year member of the Nevada Chapter No. 53 O.E.S. in Nevada, Missouri and a member of the Navy Mothers Club. She is survived by 2 sons, Jack Coffman of Idaho Falls, Idaho and Dick Coffman of Nevada, Missouri; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a niece Eddie Richards of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Funeral services will be held Fri. March 27 at 3 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home, Sehome Chapter No. 17 O.E.S. officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. [b. Dec. 31, 1884 KS]

CURRAH, Barbara Brock, 53, of Everson, died Wednesday (Apr. 6, 1988) in Bellingham. Mrs. Currah was born April 9, 1934, in Montana and moved to Bellingham in 1939. She had lived in Everson for the last six months. Mrs. Currah was an active member of the Bellingham Alternate Humane Society. Survivors include a son, Dale Johnson, of Ferndale; her father, Cecil Brock, of Mount Vernon; a brother, Bert Brock, of Bellingham; two nieces and one nephew. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park, with Pastor Roland Staats officiating. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.

CURREN, Arlene R. - Private family graveside services for Arlene R. Curren, age 78 of 6061 Portal Way, Ferndale, will be held Fri. Oct. 13, at Greenacres Memorial Park. Memorial services will be held Fri., Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. at the First Christian Church of Bellingham with Rev. Richard D. Talley officiating. Mrs. Curren was born May 18, 1911 in McClain Co., Blanchard, OK (d. Oct. 10, 1989). She was a Whatcom Co. resident since 1954. Prior to that she lived in Los Angeles, CA. She was an active member of First Christian Church of B'ham, and a member of the Ferndale Garden Club. Survivors include her husband Walter of 49 yrs; a son Allen Curren of Ferndale; daughter Ann & husband Harry Hall of Ferndale; 5 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren; a brother Major Robert C. Lane & wife Marchella of Virginia; sister Grace Griffin of B'ham; numerous nieces, nephews & other relatives.

CURREN, Penny J., 34, 5615 North Fork Road, Deming, died Saturday (July 5, 1986). She was born Jan. 12, 1952, in Bellingham and lived in Whatcom County most of her life. Survivors include her husband, Lonnie, of the family home; two children, Bryan Kuebler and Monica Kuebler, also of the family home; her parents, Frank and Jennessee Harkness, of Bellingham; two brothers, Frank R. Harkness, of Acme, and Kenny W. Harkness, of Bellingham; a sister Julies Harkness, of Bellingham; two grandmothers, Ethel Enger, of Sedro-Woolley, and Emma Kenny, of Bellingham; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. At her request, no services will be held. Cremation will be at the Greenacres Crematorium. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

CURRIE, Alan A., age 71, a prominent Skagit Valley logging contractor, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, March 10, (1966). A resident of Sedro Woolley since 1902, he had made his home in Lynden for the past 1 1/2 years. He was a member of Sedro Woolley Lodge No. 93, F. & A. M., and Mount Vernon BPOE Lodge No. 1604. Surviving are his wife Maurine and a daughter, Mrs. Tom Springer, both of Lynden; a son, Donald of Seattle; 3 sisters, Mrs. Leone Benthien of Meridian, Idaho; Mrs. Florence Reilsback of Mesa, Arizona, and Mrs. Gertrude Dale of Chelan; also 6 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Lemley Chapel, Sedro Woolley, Saturday, March 12 at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Carlos Shafer officiating. Burial will follow in the Sedro Woolley Union Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

CURRIE, Nell, age 82, Sedro Woolley, passed away Sat., April 2, (1977) at United General Hospital. She was born May 28, 1894 in Bradgate, Iowa, the daughter of Fred & Mary Jane Marchant, she came with her parents to Burlington in 1900, her marriage to Hugh Currie took place April 23, 1913 in Burlington. Mr. Cirrie (sic) died in 1962. Mrs. Currie had attended the Baptist Church & was a member of the Sedro Woolley Garden Club. Surviving are 2 daughters; Mrs. Carl (Dorothy) Ziebell, Sedro Woolley & Mrs. Jack (Phyllis) Bradshaw, Monroe. 3 grandchildren, 1 great grandson & numerous nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters & 6 brothers. Funeral services will be held Weds., April 6 at 2:30 p.m. at Hulbush Funeral Home with Rev. Dale Church of the Monroe First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Sedro Woolley Union Cemetery.

CURRIE, Stewart I. - Former Bellingham resident Stewart I. Currie, 68, died Wednesday (Nov. 8, 1989) in Eugene, Ore., after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Mr. Currie lived in Eugene, where he had been a social security representative before his retirement. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1939, attended Western Washington State College here before doing graduate work in theater at University of Denver. He participated in theater groups in Oregon for many years. Mr. Currie served as armaments officer for the Eighth Air Force fighter squadron in Europe during World War II. There are no survivors.

CURRIE, Violet Mary - Farewell to Violet Mary Currie, born in London, England, July 18th, 1903, passed away on October 27th, 1997. Violet's life was her home and family. Survived by Ivy and Barry Sinclair, Bellingham, WA; Neil and Sandra Currie, Port McNeill, B. C.; Pat and Denis Fowler, Roseville, California; and Bruce Edey Edmonton, Alberta; seven grandchildren, Peggy, Cathy, Sherry, Brian, Sandy, Katharine and Neil Ross; five great-grandchildren, Lyn, Dawn, Ryan, Brook, and Brittany. Violet has joined her loving husband and daughter, Minto George Currie and June Darleen Edey who predeceased her. "Our loved ones are not lost to us but only gone away, on to that land eternal where we will meet again someday." Until then, your loving family. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

CURRIE, Wilhelmina H., age 85 of 490 S. State Street, passed away May 27, 1980. She is the mother of Stuart I. Currie, Eugene, Oregon. She requested no services & cremation. Bleitz Funeral Home, Seattle.

CURRIER, Charles Roland, the two-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Currier, 4302 Academy Street, passed away at a local hospital Friday, Feb. 22, (1946). Surviving relatives, beside the parents, are one sister, Darlene; Paul White, of Alaska, grandfather; Mrs. Selvina Currier, Bellingham, grandmother; Mr. C. A. White, Bellingham, great-grandfather; and Mrs. Laura White, Bellingham great-great grandmother; also numerous aunts and uncles. Graveside services were conducted at Bay View Cemetery, Monday, February 25, at 1 p.m., under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home.

CURRIER, Curtis M. of Bellingham, WA, passed away Sunday, October 26, 1997 in Bellingham. He was 26. Curt was born May 3, 1971, in Bar Harbor, Maine, to the Reverend Al and Edie (Wood) Currier. He was an avid sports fan who also enjoyed card collecting, computers, 1980's music, and reading. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1989 and from Whatcom Community College in 1997, where he was currently continuing his studies. He attended Advent Christian Church. Curt is survived by his parents, the Reverend Al and Edie Currier; brother Jeff Currier of Bellingham; sister Holly Currier of the family home; aunts, uncles, and cousins. A funeral service will be held Friday, October 31, 1997, 1:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Chapel with the Reverend David Crook officiating. Burial will be at Bayview Cemetery.

CURRIER, Selvina J., age 76 years, of 4221 Academy Street, passed away Thursday, July 17, (1952) at a local hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Currier had resided in Bellingham for the past 18 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. She is survived by two sons, Roland, of this city; Edmond, in Oregon; four daughters, Mrs. Violet Tweet, Tacoma; Mrs. Cordie Herr, South Dakota; Mrs. Hazel Brickneel, Calif.; Mrs. Florence Herr, Oregon; two sisters, Mrs. Cordie Roche, South Dakota; Mrs. Emma Kennog, Minn.; a brother, Ed Liberty of North Dakota; four step daughters, Mrs. Lillian Huntley, Mrs. Margaret McGlynn, and Mrs. Clara Delaney, all of Oregon, and Mrs. Mary Waddell of Calif. Also 19 grandchildren. Requiem mass will be said Monday, July 21, at 9 a.m. within the Church of the assumption with the Rev. Fr. Bernard Cremer officiating. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home.

CURRY, Madeline, age 95, of 1200 Indian St., passed away in a local hospital, Monday, March 9, (1959) following a short illness. Mrs. Curry had resided in Bellingham for the past nine years and was a former longtime resident of Orcas Island. She leaves to survive numerous relatives, including Mrs. Ellen Freckleton of Tacoma. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 12, at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. W. Robert Webb officiating, under the direction of the King Funeral Home in Friday Harbor.

CURRY, Norman E., 68, a longtime Bellingham resident, died Saturday in a local hospital. He was born July 4, 1912, and is survived by an aunt and three uncles. At his request, no services will be held. Cremation arrangements were made by People's Memorial Association, Seattle.

CURRY, Ortha K., age 68, of 2211 West Shore Drive, Lummi Island, died Sept. 6, (1988). She was born Nov. 24, 1919 in Pendleton, OR, and moved to Lummi Island in 1944 where she was a homemaker & resident from 44 years. She is survived by her husband John Curry of the family home; 2 sons, John Curry Jr. & his wife Barbara of Blaine, Clyde Curry & his wife Jean of Petersburg, AK; 3 daughters, Margaret & Sallie of Lummi Island & Patricia Shetler & her husband Jack of Ferndale; 10 grandchildren & numerous nephews & nieces.

CURRY, Victoria Johnson - Graveside services were held Tuesday, July 6, at 2 p.m. at Lakeside Cemetery for Victoria (Johnson) Curry, of Seattle, who died on July 2, (1982) following a long illness. Officiating was Rev. John Leaf. She is survived by her husband Virgil Curry, one son, Robert Curry, both of Seattle, two grandchildren, one sister, Olivia and husband, George Nelson, of Portland, two brothers, Herbert and wife, Betty Johnson, of Long Beach, California and Julius Johnson of Everett. She was preceded in death by a son, John Michael. Following the services a luncheon was served at the home of Kenneth and Judith Johnson of 8966 Benson Rd. Services under the direction of Purdy and Walters, with Cassidy Funeral Directors.

CURTIN, Charles L., "Chick" age 76, of 1200 Lincoln St. passed away Sat. Feb. 17, 1979. A resident of this community most of his life, he was past president of Welcome Valley Senior Citizens, member of Teamsters Union Local No. 231. Survived by his wife Jessie. 2 sons; Richard C. Curtin of city & Claude Tingley of Deming. 3 daughters; Mrs. Mollie Trowse, Mrs. Bonnie Gran & Mrs. Margaret Anderson; 1 sister, Miss Florence M. Curtin all of B'ham. 8 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren. Funeral service Wed. Feb. 21st at 1 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium.

CURTIN, Florence M., age 85, passed away Tuesday November 19, 1985. Born in Olympia, Wa. in January, 1900, she moved to Bellingham with her parents Charles & Martha Curtin in 1905. She had been employed as a bookkeeper for several years; owned & operated "Baby Land" and owned "The Halls of Ivy", a college house for girls. She was a member of Garden Street United Methodist Church; member of St. Lukes Auxiliary and was an avid bridge player. Survived by her nephew, Dick Curtin; a niece Mollie Craig; a great-nephew, Daryn Trowse; her sister-in-law, Jessie Curtin, all of Bellingham; step-nieces & nephews, Claude Tingley, Bonnie Gran and Marg Anderson; numerous step grandnieces & nephews. Memorial services will be held Friday November 22, 1:30 p.m. at Garden Street United Methodist Church, Rev. Edgar Starr, officiating. Cremation.

CURTIN, Jessie Tingley, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2004, in Bellingham. She was 92, born January 21, 1912, in Merritt, B.C, Canada, to Margrate (McIntyre) and William Aitken. Jessie was a 50-year member of Eastern Star, Nooksack Chapter. She is survived by her children: Claude and wife Carol Tingley, Bonnie Gran, Margrate and husband Keith Anderson, Dick Curtin; seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, five great- great-grandchildren; sister Catherine Budlong; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 3, 2005, at Lynden Cemetery.

CURTIN, Linda, age 39, of 3043 Marine Drive, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, September 17, (1947). Mrs. Curtin had been a resident of this community for the past thirty-five years and was a member of the Birchwood Parent-Teachers Association. Surviving are the husband, Charles L.; one son, Richard C., and one daughter, Mollie Ann, all at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. Strang Mather, Bellingham; one brother, Richard L., Mather, Anacortes, Wash.; three sisters, Mrs. S. J. Muscutt, Lynnwood, Calif., Mrs. Charles F. Hyde, Bellingham, and Mrs. Walter L. Bliss, Bremerton, Wash. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. James M. Wilson, Saturday, September 20, at 11:30 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.

CURTIN, Martha Marie, age 77, of 3001 Meridian Street, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, Jan. 18, (1956). Mrs. Curtin had resided in Bellingham for the past 51 years and was a member of the Bellingham Rebeckah Lodge No. 43. She is survived by one son, Charles L. of this city; one daughter, Florence M. Curtin, of this city; two grandchildren, Richard and Molly Curtin of this city; one sister, Mrs. Anna Pickel of Marysville. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Jan. 20, at 10:30 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Dr. W. Carl Calhoun, pastor of the Congregational Church officiating, followed by the Ritualistic Services of the Rebeckah Lodge. Interment Bay View Cemetery.

CURTIS, Albert W., age 81, of 1315 State Street, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, April 20, (1955). Mr. Curtis was a retired streetcar conductor, had resided in this community for the past 53 years and was a member of Technocracy, Inc., and of Nooksack Lodge No. 192, F. & A. M. and a past patron of the Bellingham Court of Amaranth. He leaves to survive one sister, Mrs. Marie Reid of Topeka, Kan. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Forsberg, Monday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

CURTIS, Charles Clarence, 83, 2400 Samish Way, died Saturday (Feb. 20, 1982). He was born Nov. 1, 1898, at Butte, Mont. He is survived by numerous nieces (Mrs. Ray Holeman of Walla Walla), nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Memorial Park, the Rev. V. L. Zuchowski officiating. Arrangement are by Jones Funeral Home.

CURTIS, Evelyn K., 76, 2400 Samish Way, died Tuesday (Apr. 14, 1987) in Bellingham. She was born Sept. 20, 1910, in Flint, Mich. Funeral services will be in Seattle. Local arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.

CURTIS, Harold P., age 79, of 2033 Tamarack, Ferndale, passed away in Bellingham, Friday, May 23, 1986. He was born in Newman Grove, Nebraska on January 3, 1907, was a resident of Ferndale for 49 years, a dairy farmer in Mtn. View, Whatcom County, also raised and trained mules. He was a member of the Ferndale Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Wash. Cattlemens Assoc., Wash. Draft Horse and Mule Assoc. He is survived by a brother, Arnold Curtis and wife, Irene; sisters, Arlene Ransen and husband Harry of Newman Grove, Nebraska, Minerva Sekulich and husband, Paul of San Francisco; brother-in-law, Joy Bailey and wife, Myrne; four sisters-in-law, Bertha Bailey, Vita Flotre, Elizabeth Bailey, all of Ferndale, Marian Lucille Bailey of Tacoma; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 28 at 3 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert E. Johnson and Rev. Dick Mattila officiating. Burial Greenacres Memorial Park.

CURTIS, Herbert D., age 84 years, 1503 E Street, this city, passed away Friday evening, April 12, (1946) after a brief illness. Mr. Curtis had resided in Bellingham for the past four years, previously having lived in Seattle for many years, where he had been an employe of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads as switchman. Mr. Curtis was a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge in Seattle, belonging to the encampment No. 2, Canton No. 3 and the subordinate lodge No. 7; also Rebekah lodge No. 40. Surviving relatives include the widow, Mrs. Florence Curtis, this city; two daughters, and two sons, Mrs. Clara Wood, of Walla Walla, Wash., Mrs. Birdie Hokenson, of Tacoma, Wash., Mr. George Curtis of Edmunds (sic), Wash., and Mr. Charles Curtis, of Buckley, Wash; also two step-sons and one step-daughter, Mr. Harvey Pinkerton, of Bellingham, Mr. Buford Pinkerton, of Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. Edith Bishop, of Las Vegas, Nev., and nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, and will be removed to Seattle, where funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 17, at 3 p.m. at the Home Undertaking Company of that city with Rev. G. D. O. Powers officiating, followed by ritualistic services of the I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 7. Interment in Washelli Cemetery.

CURTIS, Florence M., age 89, formerly of 2315 Williams Street, passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, Jan. 30, (1962). Mrs. Curtis was the widow of Herbert D. Curtis, and had resided here for the past 53 years. Survivors are one son, Harvey S. Pinkerton, Deer Harbor; one daughter, Mrs. Tom R. Bishop, Fullerton, Calif.; five grandchildren; nice great-grandchildren; one brother, Elmer Munkres, city; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Buford Pinkerton, Lynwood. Graveside services were conducted by Pastor Don Taylor at Greenacres Memorial Park, Thursday Feb. 1, at 1 p.m., under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.

CURTIS, Jack Stanley "Shorty" age 75 of 1207 1/2 State St. passed away Wed. Aug. 10, (1977). Mr. Curtis was a retired laborer, a former member of the Lumber & Sawmill Workers, Laborors & Longshoremans Unions and a member of the Bellingham Horseshoe Club. Survivors are friends, Mr. & Mrs. James Tucker of Everett, Mr. & Mrs. Truman Butts of this city, Mrs. Ruby of Everett. Graveside services were held Friday Aug. 12 at Bay View Cemetery, Major John Rochleau officiating. Arrangement by Jones Funeral Home.

CURTIS, Louella, age 82, of 2801 Victor St., passed away at home Friday, August 11, (1961). A life resident of this community, Mrs. Curtis was a member of the Congregational Church; Holly Rebeckah Lodge No. 153; was a member of the Neighbors of Woodcraft and the Birchwood Garden Club; Daughters of Civil War Veterans and was a member of the Old Settler's Ass'n. Survivors are her husband, Sylvan, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Laura Matz, Mrs. Alice Evatt, and Mrs. Elma Pauley, all of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Shirl Alger, of Edmonds; one brother, Elver Follet, of Seattle; five grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains reat at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Walter R. Naff and officers of Holly Rebekah Lodge 153, Monday, Aug. 14 at 4:30 p.m. followed by cremation.

CURTIS, Louisa Angelina, formerly of Highland Drive in Aberdeen, went home at last to her Lord on May 12, 2007. She spent her last days at St. Francis Care Center in Bellingham, WA. Louisa was born in Aberdeen in 1920 to Julius and Elida (Cantivo) Baila. She married Bud Curtis in Montesano in 1940. (Her uncle, John Baila, and his wife Rebecca, hosted the wedding dinner at their home on the Olympic Highway.) In 1942, Jerry Lynn Curtis, the couple's only child, was born. Jerry served as a Navy Seal; and for a time, he and his wife Janie operated a resort in Honduras, where Bud and Louisa enjoyed a visit. After Bud's death in 2002, Louisa relied on the kind helpfulness of wonderful neighbors, friends from church, and lifelong associates, until she was no longer able to stay in her home. At St. Francis in Bellingham she maintained her upright intensity, and the sweet surprise of her smile through the lonely months. Louisa is survived by her granddaughter Padgett (husband Matthew Mason) and great-grandson Will Mason of San Diego; a niece Patti Baila of Seattle; and several second cousins including Richard Baila of Bellingham. She had corresponded for a long time with her mother's niece, Aida, back in the northern Italian town of Ternate, from which the Bailas and Cantivos first came to America. Louisa will be entombed with her beloved husband, Earl "Bud" Curtis, at Fern Hill Cemetery in Aberdeen. A Memorial Service will be held on July 7, 2007 in Aberdeen. The location of the service will be announced soon. Remember Louisa in your prayers.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 May 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

CURTIS, Margaret E. (Ederer), age 94, of Bellingham, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1992 at a local nursing care facility. Mrs. Curtis was born on Dec. 3, 1897 [to Daniel & Ellen Lane] in Boston, Mass., and married her first husband, Joseph Ederer in 1919. Mr. Ederer died in 1947. In 1951 she married her second husband, Edward Curtis, who preceded her in death in 1974. Mrs. Curtis was a member of the Assumption Parish, Catholic Daughters, past president of VFW Ladies' Auxiliary #1585, past president of the Disabled American Veterans, WWI Barracks. She also enjoyed music and traveling. Mrs. Curtis is also preceded in death by a son, Harry Ederer of Bellingham, and a grandson, Steven Kennedy, also of Bellingham. She is survived by 2 daughters, Lucille Taylor and husband Allen of Bellingham, and Eleanor Kennedy and husband Roy, also of Bellingham; 12 grandchildren, Suzane Jenkins and husband Milton of Mt. Vernon, Paul Kennedy and wife Norma of Kent, Tom Kennedy and wife Renee of Ferndale, Jim Kennedy of Bellingham, Robert Taylor and wife Bonnie of Everson, Dan Taylor and wife Dorothy of Clear Lake, Ron Taylor and wife Nora of Bellingham, Peggy Gerner of Deming, Michael Ederer of Bellingham, Joanne Seversen of Bellingham, Joe Ederer of Deming, Patty Samuelson, of Bellingham; 14 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, 1992 at Church of the Assumption, Fr. Jim Lee will officiate. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

CURTIS, Nellie Eloisa, age 88, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Howard Mills Sr. of Dellesta Park, Friday December 31, (1955). Mrs. Curtis had resided with Mrs. Mills for the past six years and had become a member of the Watch Tower Bible Society in 1906. Surviving, other than Mrs. Mills, is one son, Alfred W. Ogden of Portland, Ore.; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; one brother, Fred Dickinson and one sister, Mrs. Mabel Burgess, both in New York. The remains rest at the Funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rodney Benson, Monday, Jan. 3, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Bay View.

CURTIS, Patty H., age 41, passed away in a Bellingham hospital, April 1, (1977). She was born in Bellingham September 15, 1935. She received her schooling on Orcas Island and Everett Community College of Nursing. Worked in Bellingham for a short time before returning to Orcas Island where she lived the rest of her life. She was an active member of the Orcas Island Community Church, Rebeckah Lodge & Orcas Garden Club. Survived by her husband, Robert of East Sound; 3 sons, Bill of Deer Harbor, Bart and Bret at home. Memorial services were held Monday, April 4 at 1 p.m. at the Eastsound Community Church, Rev. John LeCompte officiating.

CURTIS, Ralph W., 2319 Alabama Street, passed away on the Lummi Reservation Friday, October 17, (1941). Deceased was a grocer 40 years of age and had resided here for nineteen years, and was a member of the Musicians Union No. 461. Surviving relatives are his mother, Mrs. Lee Jones, Snohomish, Wash.; three brothers, Jerry L., of this city; LeRoy at Snohomish, and W. Larry at Seattle; five sisters, Ruth Curtis, Seattle; Mrs. Wallace Schmelzer and Mrs. Sterling Baker at Snohomish; Mrs. Harry Conlon, Eugene, Ore., and Mrs. Clayton Hall, Redmond, Wash. The remains have been cremated. Memorial services will be conducted at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 28, at 3 p.m.

CURTIS, Sam, age 85, of 1106 W. Holly Street, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, April 25, (1951). Mr. Curtis, a retired rancher, had resided here for the past fifteen years and was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Wisconsin. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Tina Curtis, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Neva Powers, of this city, and Mrs. Lillith Spragg, of Mount Vernon; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Fred J. Teeter, in Wisconsin, and Mrs. Jennie Kamp, of Hardin, Mont. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun Saturday, April 28, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.

CURTISS, Jean F., age 76, of Bellingham, WA, passed away at home with her family by her side on Sunday, January 11, 1998. Mrs. Curtiss was born November 2, 1921, to Elmer and Hazel (Reade) Funk in Nora, Nebraska, and attended the University of Nebraska. On January 23, 1944, she married Elmer "Curt" Curtiss in Lincoln, Nebraska. She worked in Seattle and Orcas Island in banking and insurance. A local resident since 1987, she belonged to P.E.O. Sisterhood, Chapter F, Bellingham, was a member of the Bellingham Athletci Club, and was a volunteer at the Whatcom Museum, St. Joseph Hospital, and the Women's Care Shelter. She enjoyed walking, reading, Orcas Island sunsets, and Huskey football. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1967 and sister Nona King of Medford, OR, in 1997. Survivors include her daughter Diane Curtiss of Bellingham; son Michael Curtiss of Everett, WA; 2 grandchildren, Eric and Keven Curtiss; sisters, Betty D'Andrea of Lake Chelan, WA, Barbara Kooren of Seattle, WA; brothers, Bernard Funk of Seattle, WA, Clinton Funk of McMinnville, OR; numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 17, 1998, 11:30 a.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home Chapel.

CURTRIGHT, Kyle Nicholas, age 8 months, infant son of Steven and Kathleen Curtright, of 2428 Lyn Court, Custer, passed away Friday, January 6, 1984. Kyle was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and is also survived by two brothers, Joseph Craig Curtright, Adam Raymond Curtright and a twin sister, Katie Nicole Curtright, all at home; grandparents, Wayne and Donna Pike, of Ferndale, Leta Walters, of Bellingham; great grandparents, Elmer and Edna Pike of Ferndale, Herbert and Nedra Clausen of Castle Rock, Mrs. Vinnie Beckman of Bellingham; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Graveside services were conducted by Rev. Carl Fischer on Tuesday, January 10 at 11 a.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery.

CURZON, Gordon Anthony - Former Bellingham resident Gordon Anthony Curzon died Monday, April 14, 1997, at his home in Redlands, Calif. He was 78. A service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Episcopal Church in Redlands. A service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Episcopal Church in Redlands. Born March 14, 1919, in Sutton in Surrey, England, he emigrated to the United States as a child and became a naturalized U.S. citizen. He received a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from DePaul University in Chicago. He also studied for the priesthood at St. Mary's Seminary in St. Louis, but was not ordained. After seminary, he moved to Bellingham where he worked as research chemist at Puget Sound Pulp and Timber Co., now Georgia-Pacific West Inc. In Bellingham he met and married Clara Jean Curzon. She died in November 1996. Mr. Curzon returned to graduate school, receiving a master's degree in English from Western Washington University in 1965. He received a doctorate in English literature from the University of California at Riverside in 1969, writing his dissertation on utopian literature. He also studied several languages, including Latin, biblical Hebrew and Greek, German, French and Chinese. He taught at College of the Desert in Palm Springs, Calif. In 1970, he joined the English department at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. In 1985, as a Fulbright scholar, he taught for a semester in London. He retired in 1989, moving to Redlands four years later. A widely published poet, Mr. Curzon co-founded the California State Poetry Society and was a founding editor of California State Poetry Quarterly. A volume of his poetry, "Trienergy," was published in 1986. He was working on a second collection of poems when he died. Survivors include his children, Elliott Curzon of Alexandria, Va., Rebecca Curzon of Concord, Mass., Peter Curzon of Concord, Calif., and Christopher Curzon of Monrovia, Calif., and five granddaughters.

CUSH, Amelia, age 74, of the Lummi Reservation, passed away at her home Monday morning, August 14, (1950) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Cush was the daughter of Chief David Crockett, first Catholic chief of the Lummi tribe. She had been a resident of the Lummi Reservation her entire life and was a member of the St. Joachims Catholic Church and the Altar Society. Surviving relatives include numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 19, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joachims Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. James Buck officiating. Interment in the Lummi Cemetery under the direction of the Monroe Mortuary in Ferndale.

CUSH, Justina, age 76 of 1114 Eliis St. passed away Wednesday Apr. 20, (1966). A lifetime resident of Whatcom County, she is survived by her husband, Dan; seven daughters, Teresa Cush, Levina Pulsifer, Jessie Gualt, Olira Pulsifer, Marie Loogins, Mildred Cush, Florence Miller; 1 son, Daniel Cush Jr. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Moles Funeral Home.

CUSH, Mildred, 67, of 1114 Ellis St. died Monday, Oct. 12, 1992, in Bellingham. A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Lummi Neighborhood Facility, with the Rev. Ruth Dewitz officiating. Burial will follow at Lummi Reservation Cemetery. She was born March 25, 1925, in Bellingham to Daniel and Justine Cush. She enjoyed making baskets and other Indian art work and was a member of the Lummi Senior Center. Survivors include daughter Wilma Gilland of Bellingham; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters Florence Johnnie of Deming, Lavina Brewer of Shelton, Jessie Gault of McMinville, Ore., and Alvira Pulsifer of Queets; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale.

CUSH, Norbert, 31, of 1114 Ellis St., passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, (1957) as a result of a highway accident. Mr. Cush had been a resident of Whatcom County his entire lifetime and served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Aldine; one son, Norbert Jr. one daughter, Ester Lea, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Cush of Bellingham, and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Dec. 26, at 11 a.m. in the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale with the Rev. Gerald Dutton officiating. Final resting place, Lummi Cemetery.

CUSHENBERY, Robert Edward, of 1221 Northwind Circle died Saturday, Feb. 5, 1994, at his home. He was 77. At his request, no services will be held. Born April 16, 1916, in Franklin, Ky., he lived in Whatcom County since 1992. A real estate agent, he married Olive L. Langher on May 20, 1939, in Chicago. Survivors include his wife of the family home, and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Whatcom Cremation Association.

CUSIN, Albert Lawrence "Buster" age 82 of 1738 E. Main St., Lynden, passed away Tues., Feb. 19, 1991, at home. He was born April 24, 1908 in Lynden to Justin and Mary Cusin and was a lifetime resident of Lynden. Mr Cusin was a potato grower and a member of the Certified Seed Potato Growers Commission and partner in the Model Grocery Store in Lynden for many years. In 1945, he married Alice Hanson in Seattle. She preceded him in death in 1987. Mr. Cusin is survived by his daughter, Margo Cusin of Edmonds; sister Justine Read of Lynden and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Fri., Feb. 22, 10:00-5:00 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral mass will be held Sat. Feb. 23, 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lynden, with Father Gary Southerton officiating. Interment will be at Greenacres Memorial Park.

CUSIN, Alice M. - Funeral services for Mrs. Alice M. Cusin, age 73, who died in a Seattle hospital on Saturday, Nov. 14, 1987, were conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. in the Lynden United Methodist Church with Rev. Fred Reardon officiating. Burial followed in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Cusin, 1738 Main St., Lynden, was born in Hatton, North Dakota, on May 27, 1914, and had been a county resident for more that 50 years. She was a member of the Lynden United Methodist Church and had been involved in many community activities. She was married to her husband, A. L. "Buster" Cusin in Seattle March 3, 1944. Alice is survived by her husband, A. L. "Buster" Cusin of Lynden; a daughter, Margo A. Cusin of Seattle; two sisters, Mrs. Norma Texley of Fairfax, Va., and Mrs. Cora May Minear of Medford, Ore., and numerous other relatives. Services were under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.

CUSIN, Louise, age 88, 104 So. B. C. Ave., Lynden, passed away in Lynden on Wed. Jan. 8, 1986. Born Dec. 22, 1897, in Lowell, Wa., Louise moved with her family to the Lynden area in 1901. For 41 years she had been employed as a chemist at the Darigold Plant in Lynden and was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church. She is survived by a sister, Justine Read of Lynden; a brother A. L. "Buster" Cusin & wife Alice of Lynden; numerous nieces & nephews & great nieces & nephews. She was preceded by her twin sister Lucie in 1978. Recitation of Holy Rosary will be conducted on Fri. Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in St. Josephs Catholic Church, Lynden. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by Father Jim O'Grady on Sat. Jan. 11 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Josephs Catholic Church, Lynden. Burial will follow in Lynden Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.

CUSIN, Lucie F., age 80, of 513 Edson St., Lynden, passed away Sun., Aug. 6, 1978. Born in Lowell, near Everett, Miss Cusin moved with her parents to the Lynden area in 1901. Prior to her retirement, she had been a clerk and bookkeeper for many years at the former City & Security Markets in Lynden. A member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lynden, she is survived by 2 sisters, Louise Cusin & Mrs. Jistine (sic) Read both of Lynden; a brother, A. L. "Buster" Cusin also of Lynden & numerous nieces & nephews. Recitation of Holy Rosary will be conducted Tues., Aug. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Jack Jennings in St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Wed., Aug. 9 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow on (sic) the Lynden Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home.

CUSTER, Charles H., age 62, resident of Mt. Vernon, died at Skagit Valley Hospital, Tuesday Morning, July 13, 1982. He was born May 15, 1920, at Seattle, Wash. He was a retired captain of the Mt. Vernon Police Department. He was a member of the Mt. Vernon Elks Lodge, VFW post No. 933, Skagit Valley College Booster Club, past director of Washington State Babe Ruth Assc., past official of baseball & basketball, Veteran of U. S. Army WWII. Before becoming ill with cancer, he worked as security officer at Skagit Valley College. Survivors are daughter, Mrs. Cheryl Maddox, of Sedro Woolley; 2 sons, Jeff, of Mt. Vernon, and Casey, of Mt. Vernon; 1 sister, Fern Briest, of Lake Roesiger, Wash.; 2 cousins, Ed Osborne, of Arlington, and Ralph Osborne, of Whidbey Island; 2 grandchildren, Krissa & Brett Maddox, of Sedro Woolley. Funeral services will be held July 17, Saturday at 1:30 p.m., at Salem Lutheran Church, Mt. Vernon. Cremation has been conducted. Arrangements under the direction of Kern Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon.

CUSTER, Henry P., age 78 years, passed away at a local hospital, Wednesday, February 12, (1947). Mr. Custer had been a resident of this community for the past twenty-five years and was a member of the Methodist Church and the I.O.O.F. in Holton, Indiana. Surviving relatives are two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Zobrist, of Acme, and Mrs. Ida S. Furlow, of Versailles, Ind.; four nephews, Fred J. Zobrist, of Acme, Herbert, of Seattle, Paul, of Los Angeles, and Ralph of San Diego; two nieces, Mrs. Ida Everts, of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. G. D. Beasley, of Coulee Dam, Wash., and one cousin, Mr. John R. Denny, of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Services will be conducted Saturday, February 15, at 1 p.m. by the Rev. L. E. Spencer and Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 31, I.O.O.F. from the Assembly of God Church in Acme. Final resting place Saxon Cemetery.

CUSTER, Wayne L., age 60 of Alger, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 1979 at his home. He was born March 9, 1919 in Goose Creek, Texas. Was an Army veteran of WWII. He served as a platoon Sergeant in Europe and had been awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster & Bronze Service Stars. His marriage to Bernice Murrah took place December 20, 1945 in Yuma, Ariz. Mr. Custer was self employed and was owner of Custer Construction, Custer Grange and Custer Trucking. He was a former member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Surviving are his wife, Bernice at home, 5 daughters, Peggy Simmet, Alger, Rose Joe of Tarzana, Calif., Betty Nipges, Lynden, Elsie Reed & Doris Custer, both at home, 2 sons, Samuel, Mt. Vernon & Robert at home. 7 grandchildren, 4 sisters, Eutene Holmes, Los Angeles, Welene Custer, San Jose, Calif., Frankie Gates, Grants Pass, Ore., Pat Custer, San Jose, Calif. 2 brothers, Samuel of Las Vegas and Don of Los Angeles. Numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 1, 1979 at Hulbush Funeral Home, Burlington. Full Military honors and interment will follow at Burlington Cemetery.

CUTHBERTSON, Rhoda C., age 82, who resided at Pt. Roberts, passed away in a Blaine nursing home Wed., Sept. 20, 1978. She was a retired bookkeeper and surviving are 1 sister, Louise Collins of Pt. Roberts; 2 brothers, Bertram Bickford of White Rock, B. C. & Alan Bickford of Bakersfield, CA. Funeral services will be held in Veroskes McKinney Funeral Home Sat. sept. 23, at 2:30 p.m.

CUTLER, Althea R., age 83, of 2514 H St., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, September 5, (1959). Mrs. Cutler had resided in Bellingham for the past 42 years; was a member of the Fairhaven Methodist Church; the Fairhaven Townsend Club; the Women's Federation of Home Demonstration Clubs and the W.C.T.U. Survivors are her husband, Harvey S., at home; 5 sons, Wilbur H., of Bellingham; Leland C., of Sacramento, Calif.; Quentin R., of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Kenneth C. Appleton, of Seattle and Harry M. Appleton, of Tujunga, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Florence McMechan, of Enumclaw and Mrs. Audry Fultz, of Silverdale, Wash.; 12 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; one brother, Wilbur E. Taylor, of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Don Kaelin Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

CUTLER, Harvey H., age 80, formerly of 701 10th Street, passed away in a local nursing home Monday, February 14, (1966). Mr. Cutler was a school bus driver before retiring, and was a member of the Townsend Club. Survivors are three sons, Quentin, Arlington, Texas, Wilbur, Vallejo, Calif., and Leland of Sacramento, Calif. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. John R. Qualley Friday, February 18 at 3 p.m. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

CUTLER, M. Vernon, age 45 years, of DeWitt, Michigan, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, March 7, (1953) following a short illness, while visiting relatives in this city. Mr. Cutler was a member of the Elks Lodge B.P.O.E., No. 196 of Lansing, Mich., and was a Bible salesman. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn L., one daughter, Mrs. Wallace Green, of this city; one son, Mark V., in DeWitt, Michigan; 2 grandchildren; his mother Mrs. Maude Cutler, of DeWitt; 2 brothers, Donovan, of Lansing, Mich., and Neil, of DeWitt. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 9th at 3 p.m., within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold E. Penhalurick, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Cremation.

CUTTS, Bernis H., born June 10, 1921, in Winthrop, WA passed on May 14, 1997, at his longtime home in Bellingham, WA. Bernie is survived by his son, Daniel W. Cutts and spouse Barbara, and grandson Joshua and spouse Rebecca Pezzullo. Son, Randy R. Cutts and granddaughters Josie and Chelsie. Daughter Lonnie L. Cutts and granddaughter Ondia. Daughter Penny G. Childs and spouse Don, and grandchildren Bill and Elizabeth. Bernie grew up on a horse ranch in Winthrop and graduated from Prosser High School in 1939. In 1940 he joined the Washington National Guard and served honorably in the United States Army in the South Pacific, until his medical discharge in 1943. During his lifetime Bernie worked for the U.S. Forest Service at Lookout Mountain, a lineman for Rural Electric Assn., an operator at the Hanford Atomic Works, a United States Merchant Mariner, and supervised the construction and operations of diesel and hydro electric power plants throughout the world, including Turkey, American Samoa, Nome, Alaska, and Mt. Rainier National Park. Bernie was dearly loved and will be missed. At his request, no memorial service will be held. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

CUYLER, Barbara Ann, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard V. Cuyler, of 1710 Dakin Street, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, Oct. 28, (1954). Besides the parents she is survived by two sisters, Ellen and Joyce, both at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Cuyler, of Olympia, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Stadler, of Disley, Saskatchewan. The remains were forwarded to Olympia, Wash., by the Westford Funeral Home.

CYR, Bert P., 428 15th St. passed away Saturday (Dec. 2, 1972). Mr. Cyr, 75, was a partner in the Cyr Brother's Dairy and a member of Fairhaven Lodge 73, F&AM. He was a member of Albert J. Hamilton Post 7, American Legion and a veteran of WWI. Survivors include his widow, Mildred; a son, LeRoy, of Bellingham; a sister, Mrs. Mabel Robinson, Ashland, Oregon; and five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

CYR, Elmer Thomas, aged 53 years, passed away at a local hospital Friday, April 13, (1945). Mr. Cyr was co-owner of the Cyr Brothers dairy and had lived in Bellingham for the past 20 years. He was a member of William Lee Alexander Post No. 3685, Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by the widow, Katherine I. Cyr, three sons Cpl. Bert J. Cyr, U. S. Army in Italy, Sgt. Douglas E. Cyr, U. S. Army in Belgium, Harry W. Cyr, at home; one daughter, Mrs. D. H. Henderson, Petersburg, Va., two brothers John O., and Bert Cyr of Bellingham, Milton T. Cyr of Monroe, Wash., one sister, Mrs. W. W. Robison, Ashland, Oregon. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Robert Baldwin, Wednesday, April 18, at 3 p.m. Officers and members of the Wm. Lee Alexander Post V. of W., will confer military honors at Woodlawn cemetery, the final resting place.

CYR, Gary C., 33, 1014 Jersey St., died September 9, (1972). He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd J. Cyr, Bellingham; one daughter, Cynthia L. Cyr, Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Nada L. Jones, Preston, Idaho and nieces and nephews.

CYR, Iva L., age 73, formerly of 3552 Sunset Lane, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, April 10, (1963). Mrs. Cyr had been residing with her daughter, Mrs. Lawrence A. Carr for the past two and one half years at 120 Crown Lane, and for many years had been a resident of the Everson area. She was a member of the Methodist Church, and leaves to survive her husband John O. at home; two sons, Floyd J. of Bellingham and Donald E. of RFD 1, Everson; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild; four brothers, Gordon Bristol of Seattle, Carl Bristol of Bellingham, Wade Bristol of Naches, Wn. and Harold Bristol of San Francisco, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Mildred Peterson of Seattle, also many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Neil Higbee Monday, April 15, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

CYR, John Owen, age 74, 120 Crown Lane, passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, (1964). A thirty-five year resident of this community, Mr. Cyr was a partner in the Cyr Brothers Dairy for many year before retiring. He was preceded in death by his wife, Iva L. in April, 1963. Survivors are two sons, Floyd J. Cyr, City; Donald E. Cyr, Everson; one daughter, Mrs. Lawrence A. Carr, City; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother, Bert Cyr, City, and a sister, Mrs. Mabel Robison of Ashland, Ore. Services will be conducted by Rev. Neil M. Higbee Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, followed by burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.

CYR, Katherine "Katie" L., age 98, formerly of Everson, passed away at the Christian Rest Home in Lynden on Monday, October 10, 1994. Visitation will be at Gillies Funeral Home on Friday, October 14, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. A funeral service will be held on Friday October 14 at Everson Presbyterian Church at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Sharon Hare Officiating. Pvt. burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Cyr was born in the former Woolley, WA on May 10, 1896, a daughter of Elwood and Emily Boucher McElhoe. She came to Everson at the age of 6 months and in Everson on June 16, 1914 she was married to Elmer T. Cyr. They lived in Kelso for 6 years and then returned to Everson where Katherine owned and operated Katherine's Apparel for many years. She attended Everson Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Lynden VFW Auxiliary and the Everson Orthopedic Guild. She was also very active in the Everson Senior Center. Mr. Cyr passed away in 1945 and Katherine is survived by her 2 sons; Douglas Cyr and wife Jeanie of Everson and Harry Cyr and wife Rhoda of Oak Harbor; 8 grandchildren, Peggy Haugen, Clark Cyr, Linda Boyle, Jane Koetje, Mary Jo Leganer, Kathy Paton, Jay Cyr, Tom Cyr. 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by daughter Margaret Clulow in 1961 and son Bert Cyr in 1976. Services and arrangements are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.

CYR, Harry W. - Private graveside services were held for Harry W. Cyr at Nooksack Cemetery. Mr. Cyr died Thursday, Dec. 4, 1997, at Whidbey Island Manor in Oak Harbor. He was 70. Born Sept. 23, 1927, to Elmer and Katherine (McElhoe) Cyr, he lived most of his live in Whatcom County. He married Rhoda Hawley on March 30, 1947, in Bellingham, and they farmed in the county until 1970. They moved to Oak Harbor in 1990. Survivors include his wife of the family home in Oak Harbor; son Thomas Cyr of Seattle, daughters Linda Boyle of Monroe, Jane Koetje of Greenbank, Mary Jo Leganger of Vancouver, B. C.; brother Douglas Cyr of Everson; and five grandchildren. Arrangements were by Burley Funeral Chapel in Oak Harbor.

CYR, LeRoy, 73, of 841 Old Samish Road, died March 7, 1992, in the burn center at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Mr. Cyr suffered serious burns Feb. 27 in Bellingham. He was born March 9, 1918 in Lawton, Okla., to Bert and Mildred (Dunn) Cyr. He had lived in Bellingham for 67 years and enjoyed golf and fishing. He married Norah Davis April 7, 1939 in Bellingham. Mr. Cyr served in the U. S. Army and was a World War II veteran. For many years he owned the Triple X Barrel drive-in restaurant. In 1961, he took over management of the Mount Baker Ski Lodge until his retirement. He was a member of William Matthews Post No. 1585 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 American Legion. Survivors include four daughters, Norah Smith, Penny Merrell, Wendee and Tracie Cyr; a son Phil Cyr; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; all of Bellingham. He was preceded in death by his wife. Friends are invited to gather from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the home of Penny Merrell, 428 15th St. Cremation and arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

CYR, Mildred M., age 78 of 428 15th St. passed away Sat. Aug. 4, (1979). Mrs. Cyr was a 52 year resident of this community. A member of Sehome Chapter No. 17, O.E.S. and Auxiliary of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion. She is survived [by] a son LeRoy of City, 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, Dennis and Rodney Dunn both of Portland. Services Wed. Aug. 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Reverend Russell G. Bisnett officiating. Cremation Greenacres Memorial Park.

CYR, Norah G., age 64 of 841 Old Samish Rd., died wed. May 6, 1981. A resident of this community for the past 56 years, Mrs. Cyr is survived by her husband LeRoy; 3 daughters, Norah Lee Smith of City, Penny Merrell of Mt. Vernon and Wendee Cyr of City; 4 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Alan Davis of City and Jack Davis of Bremerton; 4 sisters, Mrs. Eileen Gisher, Mrs. Muriel Christie both of Birch Bay, Mrs. Gertrude McJunkin of Canada, Mrs. Cathleen New of England. Funeral services Sat. May 9, 10:30 a.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. [b. Jan. 15, 1917 Birmingham, England]

CYR, Orcelia E., 82 years of Route 2, Sultan, passed away Nov. 7, (1977) in Monroe. She was born July 4, 1895 and has lived in the Sultan area for the past 35 years. Her survivors include 3 sons, Joe and Virgil both of Seattle and Clayton "Bud" of Sultan and her brother John Lamoureaux of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Services Friday, 1 p.m. at Purdy & Kerr Funeral Home with interment in Sultan.

CYR, Tate, 16 of 7611 Summitview, Yakima, died Aug. 16, (1981) as a result of an automobile accident. He was born May 27, 1965 in Abbotsford, B. C. Survived by his parents Richard & Dianne Cyr of Yakima; 1 brother, Randall Cyr & 1 sister, Lisa Cyr, both of Yakima; grandparents Donald & Audrey Cyr of Sutherlin, Oregon & Carl & Alice Sund of Abbotsford, B.C.; several aunts, uncles & cousins. Funeral services will be held Wed., Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. in the Keith & Keith 9th Avenue Chapel, Yakima. Burial will be in West Hills Memorial park, Yakima.

CZAPAZYS, Margery - Memorial services were held Nov. 29, (1975) at Riverview Chapel in Portland, Oregon for Margery Myers Czapazys. She graduated from Mt. Baker High School where she was an honor student, active in musical affairs and was sought after as a pianist. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in French from the University of Washington and taught in the Crescent School District and later in Salem. Her husband is Burt Anthony Czapszys (sic) and she had 3 daughters, Marina, Clarina and Natasha and a son, Burt Audry. Her parents are Jack and Laura Myers of Sedro Woolley, Washington. Her sister is Carlene Prendergast of Palos Verdes, Calif.

CZENKUSCH, Anna B. - Funeral services for Mrs. Anna B. Czenkusch, of 930 West Badger Road, Lynden, were conducted on Wednesday, April 18, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home with Rev. Andrew Cammenga officiating. Burial followed in Monumenta Cemetery. Mrs. Czenkusch, who died on Sunday, April 15, (1979) had been a lifetime Whatcom County resident, attended the Second Christian Reformed Church and was married to her husband, Leland, in Bellingham on November 15, 1947. Besides her husband Leland, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Clara Wilhide of Garden Grove, California and a niece, Mrs. Delores Baker also in California.

CZENKUSCH, Augusta, age 94 years, of Route 1, Lynden, passed away Thursday, October 24, (1946) at her home following a short illness. She had lived in the Lynden district for the past thirty-four years and is survived by one daughter, Miss Lena Czenkusch, at home; two grandsons, Raymond, of Route 1, Lynden, Leland, in the East; two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, October 28, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with Rev. F. M. Nitz, of Bellingham, officiating. Interment in the Monumenta Cemetery.

CZENKUSCH, Leland G., age 59 of 930 W. Badger Rd., Lynden, passed away in a Bellingham hospital on Monday, September 20, 1982. Born (Feb. 22, 1923) in Amherst, Nebraska. Mr. Czenkusch had been a county resident for most of his life. He had been employed as a custodian at the Bellingham Yacht Club and was a member of the Culinary Workers and Bartender Union Local No. 451 in Bellingham. He was married to his wife Anna November 15, 1947 in Bellingham. Mrs. Czenkusch died in 1979. He is survived by a brother ray; a niece Mrs. Vilnora Kimpson and a nephew Ray Czenkusch both in Spokane. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Thurs. Sept. 23 at 11 a.m. in Monumenta Cemetery,

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