DAGON, Joseph Francis Dagon, age 77, of 2833 Chautauqua, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, March 18, (1954). Mr. Dagon had resided in this community for the past 8 years and was a retired engineer for the Lehi Valley Railroad. He was a direct descendent of the settlers of Connecticut in 1635, and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Brotherhood and Locomotive Firemen, and a 37 year member of the I. O. O. F. of Stewartsville, New Jersey. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Bessie Dagon; 4 daughters: Miss Harriett F. Dagon, Caroline Dagon, and Josephine M. Dagon, all at the family home, and Mrs. Elma Allen of Lessville (?) Louisiana; 10 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 3 brothers: Vincent and John, both of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, and James of Easton, Pennsylvania; a sister Mrs. Emma (?) of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, a number of nieces and nephews; and a foster son, Sgt. William H. Dagon in Guam. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. Harold E. Penhalurick, Monday, March 22, at 3:00 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

DAHL, Aagot K. (Mrs. K. I. Dahl), age 87, of 520 Bayside Rd., passed away Tuesday, July 28, (1987) in her residence. She was a former board member of YWCA. Survived by 2 sons, Dr. Arne Dahl of Hawaii & Kjell Dahl of city; 1 daughter Myrna Dake of Foster City, CA; 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 1 brother & 2 sisters in Norway. No services were conducted at her request. Memorials may be made to Visiting Nurse Home Health Care or a favorite charity. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

DAHL, Forrest Herbert, formerly of Bellingham and Maple Falls, who was given a medical discharge by the navy two years ago and later was drafted in the army, passed away at Seattle Wednesday, (Sept. 8, 1943) following an extended illness. Following his medical discharge from the navy, Dahl worked at Boeing's until his number came up in the draft more than fourteen months ago. He was in England for several months driving an army truck and was invalided home last March, spending four months in an eastern hospital before being discharged. Dahl, 24, with his wife, Helena, made his home at 2208 West Dravus street, Seattle. He attended Maple Falls grade school before moving to Bellingham. Aside from his widow, immediate survivors include his mother, Felicia Dahl, formerly of this city and Maple Falls and now of Moxee City; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Frederickson, of Moxee City, and Mrs. Cecelia Buster, of Seattle; grandmother, Mrs. Clara Blood, of Bellingham, and two nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Home Undertaking Company in Seattle.

DAHL, Helen – At her request, there will be no services for Helen Elizabeth (Hobart) Dahl of Ferndale. Mrs. Dahl died Thursday, Sept 7, 2000 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 73. Mrs. Dahl was born Sept 15, 1926 to Charles T. and Eva L. (Brown) Hobart in Lewiston, Idaho. Mrs. Dahl worked as a bookkeeper for Brown & Cold Stores. Survivors include daughters Susan Hilton of Ferndale, Christine Speitch of Arizona and Nancy Grable of Missouri; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Sep 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DAHLIA, Ellen F. - A memorial service for Ellen F. Dahlia of Bellingham will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church with the Rev. R. L. Christensen officiating. Mrs. Dahlia died Saturday, Aug. 2, 1997. She was 71. Born Oct. 30, 1925, in Gila Bend, Ariz., she worked as an account manager for Haggen Foods for 17 years. Mrs. Dahlia enjoyed playing bingo and supporting the Seattle Mariner baseball team. Survivors include sons Wayne Kangas of Bellingham and Don Dahlia of West Virginia, sister Devee and three grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

DALBOL, Joanna Scholtz, of Bellingham died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999, in Bellingham. She was 88. A prayer service will be held at 7 tonight at Wexliem Community Center with the Rev. Bryan Hersey officiating. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the center with the Rev. Tim Sauer officiating. The oldest female elder of Lummi Nation, Mrs. Dalbol was active in educating younger generations in tribal culture and practices. She enjoyed nature, sewing, crocheting and gardening. Mrs. Dalbol was preceded in death by her husband, John Horn Sr., and by sons John Horn Jr. and Robert Horn. Survivors include daughters Sally Jack of Bellingham and Emma Jean Tracey of Tacoma; sons Ralph Horn and Louis Horn, both of Bellingham; brother Solomon Scholtz of Bellingham; sister Lilly Ann Scholtz of Bellingham; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

DALEY, William J. - Bellingham resident William J. Daley, 82, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 1992, at a Bellingham care center. Services are scheduled to be held at 1 p.m. today at Westford Funeral Home. He was born May 30, 1910, in Melrose Park, Ill., to Charles and Lillian Daley. An avid golfer, Mr. Daley won the 1929 Cook County Amateur Golf Championship. He also enjoyed carpentry and gardening. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Daly, on March 7 1983. Survivors include sons James Daley of Alexandria, Va., Michael Daley of Seattle and Brian Daley of Bellingham; daughters Therese Bagley of Bellingham and Sharon Custardo of Melrose Park; brother Matthew Daly of Homewood, Ill.; sister Marcella Prim of Winter Haven, Fla.; and five grandchildren. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

DALQUEST, Pauline - Visitation for Pauline Dalquest of Bellingham will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Mrs. Dalquest died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997, in Bellingham. She was 77. Born Oct. 1, 1920, to Samuel and Clara Smith York in Bellingham, she was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County. She married David Dalquest in 1944 in Bellingham. He died in 1964. Mrs. Dalquest was a secretary for the state Department of Social and Health Services. She was a past president of Bellingham Chamber Music Society and a member of PEO of Bellingham. Survivors include son John Dalquest of Bellingham, sister Theda Larsen of Bellingham and niece Paula Jo Peterson of Kirkland.

DALRYMPLE, Gisela Teichmann died unexpectedly on November 11, 2006 at her home in Bellingham, Washington. She had just celebrated her 80th birthday with a large party, surrounded by family members and friends. Gisela was born in Washington, DC (Oct. 24, 1926) and grew up in the Cleveland Park area of Washington. When she was in high school, the family moved to Bethesda/Chevy Chase in the Maryland suburbs. Her father, Walter O. Teichmann, having emigrated from Germany with an MD degree in 1924, was a distinguished dermatologist and clinical professor at Georgetown University Medical School. Her mother,Wilma, also emigrated from Germany at that time. Gisela decided to become a doctor at the age of six. She pursued this dream, graduated from Cornell University in 1947 and from the medical College of Pennsylvania with an MD degree in 1951. After her internship in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and residency in Philadelphia, she practiced pediatrics as a solo practitioner in Meadville, Pennsylvania from 1955-1973. While there, she was active in local medical societies and served on the staff of the Meadville City Hospital, where she became President of the Medical Staff. She was a pioneer in incorporating the use of licensed nurse practitioners on her staff to help her with her large patient population. In 1973, having received a fellowship in clinical genetics and developmental disabilities from the University of California at Irvine, she closed her private practice and moved to Santa Ana, California. She became Medical Director of the San Gabriel Valley Regional Center in Pomona and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, Irvine. In 1977, she moved to Staten Island, New York where she was appointed Chief of Children's Medicine at the Staten Island Developmental Center and then Director of its Community Care Clinic. In New York, she was appointed Assistant Clinical Professor of pediatrics at Cornell and Columbia University medical schools. In 1982, she moved to Wantagh, on Long Island, where she accepted a position as Medical Director of the United Cerebral Palsy Treatment and Rehabilitation Center in Roosevelt, NY. She remained there until she retired in 1994. She moved to Bellingham in 1995, to be closer to her brother and his family who live in the Seattle area. She had also come to enjoy being in the Pacific Northwest through her visits here. There, she pursued her many hobbies, including her passion for hand weaving and gardening, and consuming interests in alternative healing and tai chi. She was married twice, first to Howard Dalrymple, MD and later to Frederick Krotz, Ph.D. Both marriages ended in divorce. She had no children.
She is survived by a sister Barbara T. Engel of Durango, Colorado and a brother Eberhard Teichmann of Seattle, Washington. Gisela was deeply loved and admired for her energy and wide ranging interests by many family members and friends as well as patients and staff at the places she worked. She was a kind and gentle person as well as professionally accomplished and well regarded by her colleagues. She was a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Disabilities. She was gifted artistically; she drew and painted and enjoyed making all kinds of things, including many of her own clothes, often using her hand woven fabrics. She loved music and at times played the violin and the piano. She is greatly missed. A memorial gathering will take place at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at the Elks Lodge in Bellingham. Everyone who knew her is invited to attend.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Dec 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DAMMANN, Harris J. Dammann, age 77 years, of Route 3, Bellingham, Passed away at a local hospital, Thursday, November 30, (1944). Mr. Dammann had resided here the past twenty-one years and is survived by one brother in Ohio. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Haugen, Saturday, December 2, at 3 p.m. Cremation.
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DANDLIKER, Hazel M., 86, passed away January 13, 1997 in Lacey, Washington. Hazel was born July 24, 1910 in Portal, North Dakota to Allen and Jean Campbell Morden. After high school Hazel graduated in 1929 from State University in Minot, ND with certificates in secondary education and music. She taught school until her marriage to Lloyd William Dandliker November 24, 1932. From Portal, Hazel and Lloyd moved to the oil fields of Kevin, Mont. and in 1941 to Bellingham, WA where she resided 43 years. She moved to Lacey, WA in 1984. Hazel had lived with her daughter, Mrs. Sandra Bell and family for several years before her passing. Hazel was very committed to her children Sandra Bell of Lacey, and son Bill Dandliker of Mount Vernon, WA as well as her 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Her spare time was enjoyed through travel and music playing, both piano and organ. Corresponding with family, reading and crossword puzzles were enjoyed until her death. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 17, 1997 at Greenacres in Ferndale, Washington. Her Grandson by marriage, Pastor Scott Rockwell of Moses Lake, WA will officiate.

DANIEL, Harriet Elizabeth passed away following a short illness at the family home, 1341 Humboldt Street, Wednesday, December 10, (1941). Mrs. Daniel had been a resident of Bellingham for thirty-nine years and was a member of the Methodist Church in Walnut Grove, Ohio and a member of the Daughters of the Union Veterans of Bellingham. Her survivors are her husband, Amos E. Daniel; two sons, Arthur L. and Harry W. Daniel, of Bellingham; three daughters, Mrs. Alta M. Wefer, Lake Samish, Mrs. Gladys Daniel, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. William Kelly, Bishop, Calif.; one brother, Frank Ward, St. Mary's, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. George Sunderland, Lima, Ohio; nine grandchildren and one nephew, Noah Heller, of Maple Falls, Wash. Her remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted Saturday, December 13, at 1:30 p.m. by the Rev. James E. Milligan. Final resting place, Bay View.

DANIELS, Josiah H. Daniels, aged 75 years, passed away at a local hospital, Sunday, February 13, (1938) following a long illness. Mr. Daniels had been a resident here for the past eighteen months, making his home at 810 Baker Street. Previous to his removal here he resided at Edison, Wash., for fifty years and followed the occupation of carpenter. Surviving relatives are two sisters, Alice Dumert, Seattle, and Rose E. Stump, of this city; also a number of nieces and nephews. The remains are resting at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. James M. Wilson, Tuesday, February 15, at 1 p.m. Cremation.
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DANKLEFS, Barbara J. – An open house for Barbara J. (Flake) Danklefs of Spokane, formerly of Bellingham, will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the family home. Mrs. Danklefs died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000. She was 48. In 1970 she graduated with honors from Sehome high School and later attended Western Washington State College (now Western Washington University). Born Sept. 13, 1952 to Dale and Shirley (Brokaw) Flake in Bellingham, she lived here until 1992 when she moved to Spokane. In 1974, she married Ricky "Rick" Danklefs in Germany. In 1994 she began working for Liquidation World Inc., where she continued to work until her death. Mrs. Danklefs was baptized at First Christian Church where she was a member. She enjoyed gardening, especially her peace roses. Her father died in 1997. Survivors include her husband of Spokane; son Michael Danklefs of San Jose, Calif.; daughter Tamara Lewton of Augusta, Ga.; her mother of Spokane; sisters Shelley Hayes of Bremerton and Claudia Lee Manning of San Diego; brother Dennis Flake of South Lake Tahoe, Calif.; grandmother Pearle Flake of Mount Vernon; and one grandchild. Arrangements are by the Neptune Society of Spokane.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Sep 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DARLING, Dorothy E.    d. 24 Feb 1989    Image

DASKAM, Patrick - A graveside service for Patrick Daskam, 44, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Enterprise Cemetery with the Rev. Virgil Vater officiating. Mr. Daskam, of 2315 Williams St., died Tuesday (Aug. 20, 1991) at St. Joseph Hospital Main Campus. He had a heart condition. He was born Jan. 24, 1947, to Kenneth and Gertrude Daskam in Aitkin, Minn. Mr. Daskam worked at Northwest Industries and lived at Columbia House, residence for people with developmental disabilities. He also was an attender at Grace Baptist Church. Survivors include his sister, Jean Daskam Reutter of Enumclaw; his brother Jack Larson of California; his sister-in-law, Jeanine Daskam, of Bellingham, and two nieces and two nephews, also of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

DAUGHERTY, Marion (Roberts) died in her sleep on Lummi Island January 25, 2006 just after noon, surrounded by her family. Marion was born in Weymouth, England, on June 18, 1905, to William Henry Roberts and Emma Louisa (Machell) Roberts. When Marion was two years old and her sister Frieda was six, the family immigrated to New Zealand. Her father was appointed Vicar of Te Karaka to service a large rural parish with several little churches miles apart which he reached on horseback. When she was 14, another sister, Patricia, was born. Marion grew up in New Zealand attending schools in Dunedin and The Bluff. She earned a BA degree from the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. When she was 21, she sailed from New Zealand to London on the SS Ruahine, a six-week voyage via the Panama Canal. In London, she attended the London School of Economics, where she met and married Henry Julian Wadleigh, an American. They moved to the United States and their daughter Anne Juliet was born in 1932. Marion later entered the University of Chicago, where she was awarded a Ph.D. in Economics in 1941. In 1940, she and Henry Julian Wadleigh were divorced, and she married Carroll R. Daugherty. Their daughter Frances Marion was born in 1942. Marion had a long and varied career in economics. She worked for the U.S. Treasury, at the Federal Reserve Bank in New York, and at the Department of State. She taught at Sarah Lawrence College, The American University, Loyola University in Chicago, and Kendall College in Evanston, Illinois. Her husband Carroll was a professor in the School of Business at Northwestern University, and together they wrote an economics textbook, Principles of Political Economy. She was a consultant for the National Council on Education in Illinois and for Curriculum Resources, Inc. She conducted many workshops for teachers at Northwestern University and elsewhere. Marion and Carroll retired to LaJolla, California, in 1974, near the home of her daughter, Frances D. Tessmer. During their retirement they traveled extensively to Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Marion continued to pursue her love for music, opera, and theatre. Her lifelong enthusiasm for learning and ideas never ceased, as she attended the Institute of Continued Learning at the University of California at San Diego. She lovingly tended her beautiful garden. After the death of her husband, she moved to Bellingham near her daughter, Anne Gibert, where she lived at the Willows retirement apartments and later on Lummi Island with Anne. Marion was an elegant, cultured woman who had many friends and admirers during her 100 years of life. She is an inspiration for her two daughters, her eight grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her sister Pat, daughters Anne and Fran, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends. All of us miss her great mind and her open and loving heart. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Bellingham on Thursday, February 2, 2006, at 11 a.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Jan 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DAUGHTERTY, Gladys E., age 80, passed away in a local convalescent center, Sept. 16, 1978. She has been a resident of B'ham for the last 23 years and leaves to survive 2 sons, R. C. (Nick) Stevens of Mt. Vernon and Colonel Jack D. Stevens, retired of Edmonds; 1 daughter, Virginia Greisen of Ore.; 3 brothers, Floyd Peterson and Melvin Peterson, both of Calif., Eldred Peterson of Nebr.; 2 sisters, Delores Brotherton of Calif. & Lelia Stokes of Nebraska and 15 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tues. Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Veroske Jerns Funeral Home with Rev. Neal E. Snider officiating with internment to follow in Bayview Cemetery.

DAVIDSON, Gudni, age 85, of Blaine, passed away, Jan. 10 in a Blaine rest home following a short illness. Mr. Davidson had been a resident of the Blaine community for the past 50 years. He leaves to survive his wife, Freda; two daughters, Mrs. Christine E. Olson, of Cupertino, Calif., and Mrs. Runa Lee, also one son, Steini Davidson. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 14, from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with the Rev. A. E. Kristjansson officiating. Interment, Blaine Cemetery.
(From The Blaine Journal, January 17, 1957) Submitted by John Rauch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

DAVIDSON, Theodore "Ted" of 2515 Peabody St., Bellingham died Friday, Aug. 1, 1997, at his home. He was 77. He was born in Hastings, Neb., on March 26, 1920, to Henry and Grace (Messenger) Davidson. Mr. Davidson served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II, and also in the Korean war. He retired in 1967 as a chief warrant officer III after 24 years of military service. After retirement, Mr. Davidson became a mail carrier in Burlington. He retired from the post office in 1974 because of medical problems. In 1976, he was reunited with his wartime sweetheart, Loni Kloepfel, and went to Germany to be with her. He had been a Bellingham resident for five years. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking, and loved his dog, Kiska, and children. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva (Yoest) Davidson, in 1973, by Loni Kloepfel in 1992, and by his brother, Max Davidson. Survivors include a daughter, Karen "Karina" Davidson of Bellingham; stepdaughters Gaby Nelson of Wisconsin and Monica McCoy of Los Angeles, Calif.; three grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home in Bellingham. A private family memorial service will be at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mount Vernon. A graveside service with military honors by Russell Sheriff Post No. 933-Veterans of Foreign Wars will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hawthorne Lawn Memorial Park in Mount Vernon. Rosalie Robles will officiate. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

DAVIE, Grace, who was born in Custer 23 years ago, died at a Bellingham hospital Tuesday (May 16, 1933) after a month's illness. Funeral services will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist chapel Saturday at 2:00 p.m., Rev. A. R. Bell, officiating. Burial will be in the Lynden cemetery. Mrs. Davie is survived by her husband, Olie DeForest Davie, Bellingham, Route 1, two children, her parents and several sisters.
(From the Blaine Journal, May 18 1933, pg 1 col 4) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DAVIE, Richard D., age 70 of Bellingham, passed away July 7, 2007 in Sumas. His survivors include his partner Wally Dunn; his brother Dan Davie and his wife Karon; Betty Davie, the mother of his 3 children, Raymond Davie, Teresa Worden, and Robert Davie, and their extended families. Dick was honorably discharged for serving in the U.S. Navy and retired from Georgia Pacific after working there for 32 years. He was an extraordinary cook and shared his delectable feasts with many. He enjoyed growing exquisite orchids and collecting Asian art. Mostly he was endlessly devoted to loving and caring for his partner of 26 years, Wally. Together they enjoyed working on their Victorian home and gardens. He had a great circle of loved ones and will be greatly missed by those who knew and love him. Memorials may be made to the Dick David Memorial Fund in care of Wally Dunn. A Life Celebration will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Friday, July 13 at 2 p.m. followed by a reception across the street at Westford's Broadway Hall.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jul 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DAVIS, Bonna (Jerry) , 68, of Yakima passed away in her home among her family on Friday, May 16, 1997. Jerry was born in Bellingham, Wa. on September 30, 1928, the daughter of Val and Alice (Ritchey) Burk. She was raised and educated in Lynden, graduating from school and working as a waitress to help support the family. She came to the Yakima area in 1953 where she made her home and raised her family. She returned to college at the age of fifty and became a Certified Dependency Counselor at which she worked in various agencies, hospitals and clinics since 1978. She was a member of AA and celebrated her 19th year of sobriety on May 3, 1997. Jerry was a proud woman, petite and quiet, who loved and respected nature, and boasted ofter about being the mother of five wonderful sons. She enjoyed watching her boys do "their thing", and truly enjoyed her grandchildren. Roses were tops with her and her amazing vegetable gardens were a source of food, pride and solace. Jerry had am unique ability to connect with, and help people of all ages and walks of life. She was dearly loved by her family and many friends. Her surviving family includes her five sons and their families; Lynn and Rosemary Bonsen, Lanny and Nancy Bonsen, Loren and Tammy Bonsen, Val Davis and friend, Jamie, all of Selah, and Vawn and Nan Davis, of Moses Lake; her mother Alice Reed, of Lynden; her sisters Maryann Carver, of Blaine, Amy Burk Unger, of Bellingham, Walla Leide and husband, Bjorn, of Lynden, and Annette Bartley and husband Ron of Astoria, Oregon; her aunt Amy Kulp, of Pasco, Wa.; eleven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by her father, Val Burk and second husband, K. Gordon Davis. Memorial services were held Tuesday, May 20, 1997 in Shaw & Sons Funeral Chapel followed by a coffee fellowship in the Bill Greenside Community Room.

DAVIS, Dorothy, age 72, passed away May 18, 2005 in Bellingham. She was born July 9, 1932 in Millsprings, MO to Alvin and Dalice (Jarrett) King. Dorothy loved to play bingo and read many books. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Leroy Davis in 1970. She is survived by sons Robert Davis of Van Zandt, Richard Davis of Ferndale, John Davis of Van Zandt; daughters Terry Davis of Everson, Sherry Patrick of Bellingham, Georgia Osborn of Lakewood; brother Charles King of Acme; sisters Lori Jordon, Helen Richmond of Bellingham, Barbara Ireland of Bellingham; 5 grandchildren and numerous other relatives. A Private family Celebration of Life will be held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 May 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DAVIS, Henry H. - A memorial service for Henry H. Davis, 81, will take place at 1 p.m. Monday at the Jones-Moles Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Davis, 1200 Lincoln St., died Friday at St. Joseph Hospital south campus. He was born June21, 1909 in Tyler, Wash., and had lived in Bellingham the last eight years. Prior to that, Mr. Davis has been a resident of Ritzville, Wash., where he managed the Flouring Mills and Centennial Mill. He also managed the Ritzville Warehouse Grain Club and was a member of the Ritzville Gun Club and the Senior Bowling Club. He married his wife, the former Peggy Davis, on June 15, 1937 in Bellingham. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, of the family home; a sister, Dorothy Oswalt of Bellingham; and numerous nieces and nephews. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

DAVIS, Lonnie - Visitation for Lonnie Davis of Lynden will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday at Gillies Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Bethany Chapel with the Rev. Gilbert Gunderson officiating, followed by burial in Nooksack Cemetery. Mr. Davis died Sunday, Nov. 23, 1997. He was 88. Born Sept. 8, 1909, to Charles and L. M. Chesnut Davis in Semour, Mo., he grew up in Whatcom County. He married Juanita Leming on May 11, 1935, in Bellingham. Mr. Davis worked in the timber industry and owned and operated a shake mill in VanHorn. He attended Bethany Chapel and enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1987; son Jarold Davis; a daughter, Lucille Buse; and sisters Theo Davis, Norma Hovell, Ruth Peterson and I. O. Davis. Survivors include daughter Betty Swanson and Shirley Deeter, both of Lynden, eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, two nieces and two nephews.

DAVIS, Margaret Nicol of Ferndale died at home Monday, March 31, 1997. She was 83. Born Feb. 13, 1914, in Banffshire, Scotland, to John and Jessie Ann Geddes, she entered the Royal Canadian Air Force on Nov. 7, 1941, serving in Canada. She retired Nov. 5, 1945, with the rank of leading aircraftwoman. Mrs. Davis received the Defense Medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp, and the Ward Medal (1939-1945). She graduated from Salvation Army Grace Hospital in Ottawa in 1947, where she took a course on obstetrical and gynecological nursing. She then completed dental nurses training in San Francisco, graduating in 1950. A practical nurse in New York and California, her hobbies were gardening and browsing. In 1975 she moved from California to Blaine, where she was an active volunteer visiting home-bound people, helping at the food banks in Point Roberts and Blaine, and helping at the Blaine Visitor and Convention Bureau. She also was a volunteer coordinator at the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. She was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers. Survivors inlcude sister Jessie Stewart of Vancouver, B.C.; brother John Geddes of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel.

DAVIS, Winnie Blanche, age 93, of 3rd St., Everson, passed away Tues., July 28, (1987). She was born Sept. 22, 1893 in Northwood, WA. Her husband Ross passed away January of 1963. She is survived by her 2 nephews, Charles Porter & John Alex; 5 nieces, Verna Walker, Bessie Iverson, Edna Blow, Mary Alice Lafreniere & Ardys Bishop. Graveside services will be held Friday, July 31, 11 am at the Lynden Cemetery with Rev. Neil Higbee officiating. Visitation will be Wed. & Thurs., 12 noon-8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Under the direction of Jerns & Leveck Funeral Chapel.

DAW, Charles Edward, age 79 years, passed away at a local hospital, Friday, August 4, (1944) following a short illness. Mr. Daw had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 56 years, and was a member of the First Christian church, where he served as trustee and deacon for many years. He was president of the firm of Daw and Son. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Gertrude Daw; one son, Merl Daw; one daughter, Mrs. Maude Burchette, and two grandchildren, all of this city; also one brother, Alonzo Daw of Rush City, Minn. His remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Ray S. Wagoner, Monday, August 7, at 4:30 p.m. Cremation.

DAWSON, Anna B., of Stockton Calif., passed away in that city Wednesday, Oct. 30, (1957) following an extended illness. Mrs. Dawson was a former resident of Bellingham and the widow of the late Dr. A.M. Dawson, a prominent physician. She was a member of the St. John's Episcopal Church in Stockton. She is survived by two daughters, Miss Dorothy Dawson, Stockton, Calif., and Martha Covington of Seattle; one niece, Mrs. Mae McGregor of this city. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Nov. 1, at 3:30 p.m. in St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Rev. Paul A. Langpaap officiating. Interment, Bay View, under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

DAWSON, Dora E., formerly of Bellingham, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 1997. She was 99. No service will be held. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. She was born Sept. 8, 1898, to John and Anne MacDonald. Mrs. Dawson received a teaching certificate from Bellingham Normal School and taught in a one-roon schoolhouse in Blanchard and at Columbia Elementary School. She enjoyed boating on the "Jacaranda," and gardening, especially growing roses. Mrs. Dawson was preceded in death by her first husband, Oscar "Freddie" Fredrickson; second husband, Schuyler Dawson; daughter Beverly Starlund; and brothers and sisters Bob MacDonald, John MacDonald, James MacDonald, Anne Christensen, Margie Nygren, Ruth Merriman, Belle Wight, Georgie Fleck and Evelyn Hinote. Survivors include sister-in-law Signe MacDonald of Bellingham, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

DAWSON, Gail Lorraine Quinn of 2901 Elm St. died of cancer at home Monday, July 14, 1997. She was 56. Her ashes will be placed in Nooksack Cemetery. Born April 5, 1941, in Bellingham, she was a lifelong resident here. Mrs. Dawson worked at Ershigs Inc. for 20 years. She enjoyed good food, shopping and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include daughter Beth Miller of Everson; brothers Wayne Quinn of Whatcom County and Ken Quinn of Homer, Alaska; sisters Nellie Johnson, Jonnie Pomeroy and Elizabeth Schoppert, all of Whatcom County; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

DAWSON, Z. LeRoy, age 74, of 1121 21st Street, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, August 14, (1954). Mr. Dawson had resided in this community for the past 64 years and was a retired plumber and steamfitter. He built the Chuckanut Community Church, of which he was a member, and was also a member of the Northwest Washington Holiness Association, the Homeguard, and the Steamfitters Union, Local No. 40. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Annie E. Dawson at the family home; a son R. E. Dawson of Seattle; a daughter, Mrs. Rhoda May Wildermuth of Kingsburg, Calif.; 3 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four brothers: Chester Dawson of Bellingham, Harry and Schuyler, both of Seattle, and George of Bothell; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Shell of Puyallup; and a number of nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. Alfred S. Palmer, Friday, August 20, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

DAY, Martha Page died of cancer at home in Bellingham on December 6, 2004; Martha was born to Mary K. Page and David G. Page in Topeka, Kansas, on February 26, 1923. She graduated from Smith College in 1944 with a degree in economics. Martha was married to John W. Day in Topeka, KS, June 25, 1949. Martha and Jack moved to Wyoming in 1958 and lived in Wheatland and Riverton. In Riverton Martha coordinated a community dialog program for the Amer. Assn. of Univ. Women and taught enriched reading for 5th and 6th graders. In 1970 Martha and her family moved to Provo, Utah, where Martha earned a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Counseling at Brigham Young University. The family moved to Bellingham in 1973. Martha worked with human service agencies in Whatcom, Skagit and San Juan Counties. She was a founding member of Dispute Resolution Centers in Mount Vernon and Bellingham. Recently she served as secretary for the League of Women Voters and member of the Whatcom Fair Voting Committee. Martha was the surviving member of her family of parents and three brothers. She is survived by her husband, Jack, and their four children and families; son John and wife, Martha Bray; son Tom and his wife, Gigi; daughter Sarah and husband, Tim; son Andy and wife, Connie; grandchildren Adam, Evan, Molly, Stella, Clare, Aidan and Amelia; former daughter-in-law Elizabeth; & many nieces and nephews. A gathering for remembering Martha will take place at the Common House of Bellingham Cohousing, 2614 Donovan Avenue, between 4 and 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 11.

DAYS, Margaret - Funeral services for Margaret, age 78 of Sumas, will be Tuesday July 28, 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Mr. Jim Bell officiating. Interment Nooksack Cemetery. Mrs. Days passed away Thurs. July 23, 1981. She is survivied by 1 daughter, Mrs. Corrinne & husband Vincent Petras of City; 3 grandchildren, Wayne Petras of Everson, Shirley Green of Denver, Colorado, John Petras of City; 5 great-grandchildren; 1 brother Joseph Styles of Phoenix, Arizona; 7 sisters, Ruth Guckert of Everson, Ann Murphy of Lynden, Olive Taylor of Taylorside, Sask., Marion Vrooman of Sumas, Hazel Kluin of Arlington, Jean Tracey of Abbotsford, B.C. and Elaine McPhail of Sumas; numerous nieces & nephews. A resident of this community for the past 62 years, she had attended the Gospel Hall in Abbotsford, B.C. She was preceded in death by her husband Benjamin R. Days in 1974. Jones Funeral Home.

DEARBORN, Sylvia - Mrs. T. H. Dearborn died at her home in this city Tuesday morning (May 25, 1926) after an illness lasting many months. She was 69 years of age. Her malady arose from rheumatic troubles which gradually ran into paralysis. Mr. and Mrs. Dearborn came to Blaine for their health many years ago. They owned and operated the only dry goods store in Blaine for several years. It was located on the back lots now occupied by the McAneny Hardware Co. When Mr. Dearborn retired from business in 1903 he and his wife moved to their pretty home on Washington and Cherry street where they resided till the time of Mrs. Dearborn's death.
(From the Blaine Journal, 27 May 1926, pg 1 col 1) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DEBEELD, Cornelius R. - Funeral services for Cornelius R. DeBeeld of Othello, formerly of Whatcom County, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Home near Ferndale. Burial will follow in Sumas Cemetery. Mr. DeBeeld died Sunday, April 8, 2001, in Othello. He was 72. Born Aug. 10, 1928, to Cornelius R. and Antonia (Hordyke) DeBeeld in Lynden, he lived in Whatcom County until he moved to Othello in 1999. He married Bertha Mead in Lynden on May 12, 1950. Mr. DeBeeld worked for Western Washington University for 25 years. Son Robert DeBeeld and brother John DeBeeld died previously. Survivors include his wife of Othello; son Darold DeBeeld of Bellingham; daughter Christina Ortiz of Othello; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, April 11, 2001) Submitted by Debbie deHoog.

DeBOER, Henry L. - A memorial service for Henry L. DeBoer will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Christian Reformed Church Educational Building with the Rev. Ananda Perera officiating. Mr. DeBoer's ashes will be placed in Monumenta Cemetery. Mr. DeBoer died at home Monday, Sept. 8, 1997. He was 62. Born Feb. 7, 1935, to Marius and Mary Bouma DeBoer in Bellingham, he was raised in Lynden and graduated from Lynden Christian High School in 1953. Mr. DeBoer served in the U.S. Army during World War II, developing and testing the atomic bomb in New Mexico. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington and was a teacher at Wilson High School in Seattle. He owned Inter-island Realty on San Juan Island for more than 20 years before returning to Lynden in 1990. Mr. DeBoer attended First Christian Reformed Church and enjoyed skiing, golfing and reading. He was preceded in death by a brother, John DeBoer. Survivors include brother Gerb (sic) DeBoer of Lynden and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.

DEBOER, Mary - Visitation for Mary DeBoer of Lynden will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will be at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday in Monumenta Cemetery, followed by a funeral at 2 p.m. at First Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. Ananda Perera officiating. Mr. DeBoer died Thursday, Jan. 23, 1997, at Christian Health Care Center. She was 95. Born July 10, 1901, to Jan and Fetje Middel Bouma in Thayer, Ind., she and her family moved to Montana and then to Lynden in 1919. A graduate of Lynden High School, she taught home economics at Lynden Christian Schools from 1952 to 1959, and then taught special education until she retired in 1967. A member of First Christian Reformed Church, she enjoyed rock collecting, crafts and traveling. She married Marius DeBoer on May 18,1926, in Lynden. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1952; by son John DeBoer; by sisters Alice Louws, Jennie Bouma and Fannie Bakker; and by brothers Herman Bouma and Lewis Bouma. Survivors include sons Gerb DeBoer and Hank DeBoer, both of Lynden; seven grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous other relatives.

DeBRUYN, Stella - A graveside service for Stella Severson DeBruyn of Lynden will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Monumenta Cemetery with the Rev. Elmer VanderPloeg officiating. Mrs. DeBruyn died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1997, at St. Francis Extended Health Care Center. She was 80. Born July 1, 1917, to John and Ingabord Fedje Severson in Bonetrail, N.D., she moved to Whatcom County in 1926. Mrs. DeBruyn graduated from Whatcom High School in 1937 and married Chuck Vander Yacht in November 1937. He died in 1973. She married Arthur DeBruyn on Dec. 3, 1977, in Lynden. Mrs. DeBruyn enjoyed reading and cooking. In addition to her first husband, she was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Survivors include her husband, sister Blanche Eggelston of Bellingham and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.

DECKER, Sunny Florence, age 76, of 444 So. State St., B'ham, passed away Tues. July 27, (1987). She was born March 24, 1911 in Texas & has been a resident of this community since 1940. She was a retired business manager for Dahl Fish Co., a member of Cornwall Park Church of God, the American Contract Bridge League for 30 years, Order of Eastern Star Maple Leaf Chapter, Bellingham Yacht Club & Order of the Aftermath. She leaves to survive, her 2 sons, Roy M. Haley of Blaine & Ray N. Haley of Ferndale; 2 daughters, Janie R. Pickard of Polsbo & Elaine Steinback of Ferndale; father, W. L. Pagdett of Bellingham; sister Mary Jane Viney of Anacortes. Memorial services will be held Sunday Aug. 2, at 1 p.m. at the Cornwall Church of God with Rev. Ken Long officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Whatcom County ... Arrangements by Jerns Leveck Funeral Chapel

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DEETER, Alice G. - Visitation for Alice G. Deeter of Sumas is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Burial will be at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday in Sumas Cemetery followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. in the Sumas Advent Christian Church, with the Rev. Carl Crouse officiating. Mrs. Deeter died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, at the Christian Health Care Center in Lynden. She was 86. She was born April 11, 1914, to Robert and Eva (Little) Merk near Everson. The family then moved to the Sumas area where she attended school. She married Elmore Deeter in Bellingham on Jan. 2, 1932. A homemaker, Mrs. Deeter was a member of the Sumas Advent Christian Church. She enjoyed drawing, painting and doing crossword puzzles. Her parents, brothers Frances Merk and Vincent Merk, and sister Roberta Quimby preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband of the family home daughters Loretta Gray of Sumas and Lavina Beech of Big Lake, Alaska son Ronald Deeter of Stanfield, Ariz. 14 grandchildren 41 great-grandchildren 23 great-great-grandchildren brother Lyle Merk of Sumas and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.

DEETER-FORTHUN, Margaret L. - Visitation for Margaret L. (Minaker) Deeter-Forthun of Sumas will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. in Sumas Cemetery, with the Rev. Bill Peters officiating. Mrs. Deeter-Forthun died Monday, Aug. 14, 2000, at Young at Heart Adult Care Home near Everson. She was 90. Born Sept. 16, 1909, to William and Rosa (Ihme) Minaker near Sumas, she grew up there. In 1926, she married Oliver Deeter. They later divorced. On June 11, 1979, she married Lewis Forthun. They moved to Oroville, then returned to Whatcom County in 1988. He died in 1989. Mrs. Deeter-Forthun was a homemaker and worked for many years as an egg candler for Bookey's Hatchery. She attended many Assembly of God churches and was a member of Nooksack Valley Assembly of God Church until her death. She loved to teach Sunday school and make quilts. She created more than 100 quilts. She also enjoyed gardening and canning. A son, Richard Deeter, died in 1982. Nine of her 10 siblings also died previously. Survivors include sons Ervin Deeter of Sumas and Bernard Deeter of Everson daughters Gladys Abitia of Bellingham, Rose Alsum of Lynden and Loretta Slocum of Helena, Mont., five stepchildren, sister Martha Calvin of Bellingham, 24 grandchildren 53 great-grandchildren six great-great-grandchildren and many other relatives.

DeFRIES, Elsie F. – A service of remembrance for Elsie Frances "Fran" DeFries of Bellingham will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Jerns Funeral Chapel with pastor emeritus Donald Walter officiating. Mrs. DeFries died Monday, April 3, 2000. She was 73. Born on Feb 16, 1927 to Robert and Elsie L. Butner in Kelso, she married Phillip A. DeFries in November 1945 in Bellingham. During World War II, Mrs. DeFries worked on B-29 gas tanks in Ferndale. She also was an art teacher at Holly Lynn Preschool for 15 years and spent 10 years working in home day care. She loved her family, the ocean, oil painting, playing the organ and gardening. In addition to her husband of 54 years, Mrs. DeFries is survived by three daughters, Karen Lindquist of Bellingham, Debbie Whitaker of Custer and Joni Lewis of San Bruno, Calif; two brothers, Gordon Butner of Mount Vernon and Richard Butner of Arlington; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements and services are under the direction of the Jerns Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DeFRIES, Phillip A. Jr. – A memorial service for Phillip Amber DeFries Jr. of Bellingham will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Jerns Funeral Chapel. Mr. DeFries died Sunday, April 16, 2000, at Mount Baker Care Center. He was 77. Born July 2, 1922 to Phillip A. and Hazel (Benedict) DeFries in Bellingham, Mr. DeFries served in the U.S. Navy from June 30, 1942 to Oct. 5, 1945. In November 1945, he married Elsie L. Butner in Bellingham. She died April 3 of this year. On March 4, 1951 he joined the Bellingham Police Department. He coordinated the creation of the department's shooting range and retired as a sergeant on May 15, 1977. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening and the Oregon coast. Survivors include daughters Karen Lindquist of Bellingham, Debbie Whitaker of Custer and Joni Lewis of California; brother Rupert DeFries of Ferndale; sister Irene Erickson of Bellingham; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DeGOLIER, Beatrice Joyce of Bellingham, WA, age 69, passed away peacefully at home on May 7, 2007 surrounded by her family after a 7-1/2 year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born in Grover, Colorado September 9, 1937 to Clarence and Dorothy Moore. Bea graduated from Pocatello high school in Pocatello, Idaho. She attended Idaho State University and graduated from Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and Masters of Education degree. She married Larry DeGolier of Bellingham, Washington June 10, 1967 and together they raised their four children. Bea started her teaching career at the Lummi Education Center where she taught pre-school and Kindergarten for three years. She enthusiastically shared her love of books with children for 27 years as the librarian at Mountain View school in Ferndale, WA. Bea loved to tell stories as well as hear stories from her many students, their parents, friends and family. Her love of reading and sharing books continued with her wonderful friends in the Erlichda Book Club with whom she shared adventures stories and books for 25 years. Bea enjoyed gardening, music, reading, researching her family tree and travel. After retirement, Bea and Larry traveled extensively including several trips to Europe and Holland with their dear friend Jan DeNooyer. Bea loved to see new places and meet and visit with people. Wherever she went she touched those around her with her spirit. She was devoted to her children and grandchildren and was involved in all of their lives. Family, friendship and relationships were the most important things in her life. Bea touched so many people with her positive attitude, her love of children, her passion for reading and storytelling, her sense of humor and her belief in families and the power of the human spirit. She amazed us all with her curiosity, her boundless energy, her passion for life and her genuine affection. She and Larry welcomed everyone into their home and gave us all comfort. The memory of her beautiful smile will always remind us of her kindness and enduring spirit. Throughout her long and courageous battle with cancer, Bea inspired us with her enormous optimism, strength and grace. In the face of adversity, a person's true character is revealed. She faced her fight with an amazing attitude. For four years Bea was the captain and lead sponsor of Team True Grit, a team that helped raise money for cancer research at the Swedish SummeRun in Seattle. She never complained and never felt sorry for herself. She maintained her sense of humor and love until her last breath. Beatrice and her family were deeply moved by the outpouring of love, caring and compassion of so many friends during her illness. A special thanks to Dr. Saul Rivkin and his staff at the Swedish Medical Center in Seattle for their loving care and their gifts of hope and precious time. Besides her parents, Bea was preceded in death by her brother Dr. William Moore, her mother-in-law Dorothy DeGolier, brother-in-law Dick DeGolier and nephew Reece DeGolier. Bea is survived by her husband of 40 years, Larry DeGolier; sons Lou DeGolier of Bellingham, Dan (Dorothy) DeGolier of Bellingham and Jim (Susan DeGolier of Bellingham; and daughter Lisa (Jeff) Durham of Puyallup, WA; sisters-in-law, Linda (Ron) Bronsema of Everson, WA; Anneke (Don) Bennett of Coeur 'd 'Alene, ID; and Carla Brigmantas of Bellingham; nieces, Linda (John) Porter of San Francisco, CA; Ellie (Rod) Marchiando of Rapid City, SD; Tonja DeGolier of Seattle, WA; Rhonda Longoria of Everson WA; and Julie Bronsema of Bellingham, WA; grandchildren Kole DeGolier, Makena DeGolier, Aspen DeGolier, Logan Bell, Conner Bell, Marissa Bell and Elizabeth Durham; and numerous other relatives. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 1 p.m. in the Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 May 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

De GROOT, Allen, age 78, of Everson, WA, passed away on Thur., Aug. 7, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. In 1948, he came to the U.S., sponsored by his uncle, Sherman Starkenburg of Lynden, & settled in Whatcom County. He began his Holstein Dairy farm in Everson under the name of "Hollandya Farms." Allen was a lifetime member of the Dairy Shrine Club awarded to him in 1969, he received the Milk Quality Awards from Dairygold Farmers. Allen was one of the original founders of the Annual Whatcom County Calf Sale. He managed & selected cattle throughout Washington. He is survived by one brother, two sisters, & nieces & nephews in Holland; cousins: Sherman & Janet Starkenburg, Peter & Hope Starkenburg, Jake & Dorothy Starkenburg, Gertie & Roy Wark, Lena & Gordon Brink, Augusta & Arnold Zoet, and their families, all of Whatcom County, Alan Starkenburg, of Canada; and his lifetime love Dorothy O'Connor of Bellingham. A celebration of remembrance will be held for relatives and friends on Thursday, August 14, 1997, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Starkenburg, 4013 Salt Spring Drive, Sandy Point, WA.

DeGUIDE, Victor, 74, 6950 51st St., San Diego, died Monday (June 30, 1986) in Blaine while on a bus trip returning from the Expo 86 world's fair in Vancouver, B.C. Mr. DeGuide was born in Chicago and taught school for 50 years. His last position was at San Diego Community College. Mr. DeGuide was a member of Building Services Employees Union No. 102, Musicians Union Nos. 10 and 325, the Knights of Columbus and the California Teachers Association. Survivors include his wife Betty, of the family home; two sons; a daughter; a brother; a sister; and five grandchildren. There will be no local funeral services. Arrangements are by Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel.

DeHON, William T. "Bud" 87, of Bellingham, died Sunday, June 15, 1997 in Bellingham. He was born May 21, 1910 in Bellingham to Asaie W. and Myrtle (Jackson) DeHon and was a lifetime resident of Bellingham. Mr. DeHon was employed as a machinist and mechanic. He served as Director of Transportation for Bellingham Public Schools and retired in 1972 after 23 years of service. He was a member of Agate Bay Volunteer Fire Department and International Assn. of Machinists. Survivors: wife, Helen "Babe" DeHon of Bellingham. They were married September 15, 1934 in Bellingham; sons, William L. and wife Jan DeHon of Mount Vernon, WA, Robert T. DeHon of Bellingham; grandchildren William G. and wife Anita of Mount Vernon, Karen L. and husband Ron Trout of Bellevue; great-grandsons, Nathan and Andrew DeHon of Mount Vernon. A private family graveside service will be held. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

DeHOOG, Jeanne - Visitation for Jeanne DeHoog of Everson will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will be at 2:15 p.m. Saturday in Monumenta Cemetery followed by a funeral at 3 p.m. at First Christian Reformed Church with the Revs. Ananda Perera and Bill VandenBos officiating. Mrs. DeHoog died at home Wednesday, June 4, 1997. She was 45. Born Dec. 13, 1951, to Dick and Gertrude DeJong Groothuis in Bellingham, she was raised in the Sumas area. A 1970 graduate of Lynden Christian High School, she received a licensed practical nurse degree from Bellingham Technical School in 1973 and worked for St. Joseph Hospital until 1978. She married Jake DeHoog on Aug. 6, 1976, in Lynden. Mrs. DeHoog was a member of First Christian Reformed Church and Christian School Mother's Club. She was preceded in death by her father in 1980 and infant brother Ronnie. Survivors include her husband, daughters Kara DeHoog and Cindi DeHoog and son Brian DeHoog, all of the family home; her mother of Lynden; brothers Ivan Groothuis of Hull, Iowa, and Darryl Groothuis of Bellingham; sisters Joanne Anderson of Norwalk, Calif., Sandi Franken of Smithers, B.C., and Glenda Burgers of Lynden; and numerous other relatives.

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DE JONG, Dirk C. died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1997. He was 75. At his request, no service will be held. Born June 1, 1922, to Clarence "Nick" and Elisabeth De Jong in Bussum, The Netherlands, he attended Lynden schools after emigrating to the United States. Mr. De Jong worked as an electrician at Diablo Dam for Seattle City Light and in the plywood industry in California. He retired from Western Washington University. Survivors include his wife, Patricia, of Everson, brothers Hub De Jong of Lynden and Bill De Jong of Seattle and other relatives. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.

DeJONG, Jense "Jim" - Visitation for Jens "Jim" deJong of Lynden will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will be at 1:15 p.m. Saturday in Monumenta Cemetery, followed by a funeral at 2 p.m. at Protestant Reformed Church with the Rev. Meindert Joostens officiating. Mr. deJong died Tuesday, March 18, 1997, at Christian Health Care Center. He was 74. Born March 19, 1922, to Catrinus and Aafke Westra deJong in Friesland, the Netherlands, he married Joyce Westra there on Feb. 18, 1948. Mr. deJong worked as a freightboat skipper with his father in the Netherlands. He emigrated to the United States in 1955 and lived in Oak Harbor and Mount Vernon before moving to Lynden in 1979. He worked for Hinton GM-Nissan in Lynden until retiring in the mid 1980s. A member and former deacon of Protestant Reformed Church, Mr. deJong enjoyed stamp collecting and Dutch tole painting. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Erika Garcia. Survivors include his wife of the family home; son Gerben deJong of Marysville, Tennis deJong of Bothell and Doug deJong of Seattle; daughters Alice Springs of Anacortes and Cathy Adelman and Tami Garcia, both of Mount Vernon; brother Hans deJong of the Netherlands; sisters Hiele Tolsma and Antje Verhoeve, both of the Netherlands; 15 grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.

DeJONG, Sam - Visitation for Sam DeJong of Lynden will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today and Monday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Burial will be at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday in Monumenta Cemetery, followed by funeral services in First Christian Reformed Church, with the Rev. Paul Hansen officiating. Mr. DeJong died at Christian Health Care Center on Thursday, April 6, 2000. He was 75. Born June 11, 1924, to Ike and Akke (Scheepsma) DeJong, he was a lifelong resident of Lynden and attended school through grade eight. He married Ann VanderMolen in Lynden on April 21, 1944. Mr. DeJong worked for 39 years as a section man for what is now Burlington Northern Railroad and operated a dairy farm in the Sumas area from 1951 to 1972. He was a member of First Christian Reformed Church and the Railway Employees Union, enjoyed playing horseshoes and pool, and volunteered with the Lynden Christian Schools cardboard recycling program. He was preceded in death by brothers Charles and Bill DeJong; sister Irene Buma; and granddaughter Erin Menchaca. Survivors include his wife, of the family home; sons Irwin DeJong of Lynden and Marlen DeJong of Bellingham; daughters Donna VanWeerdhuizen of Newport, Diana Zwiers of Lynden, Louise "Wink" Heeringa of Lynden, Ardi DeWaard of Everson and Lynnette Menchaca of Lake Bay; brothers John and Dave DeJong of Lynden; sisters Dorothy Struiksma of California and Gertrude Groothuis and Sadie Struiksma, both of Lynden; 23 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden.

DeJONG, Sherry L. - A memorial service for Sherry L. DeJong of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Saturday 1211 Nevada St. Mrs. DeJong died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 1997, in Bellingham. She was 43. Born Nov. 3, 1953, to Gary and Joan Lamphiear Marshall in Bellingham, she married Ivan DeJong on Sept. 9, 1994, in Everson. Mrs. DeJong worked for San Juan Engineering & Manufacturing. Survivors include her husband of Bellingham; daughters Stacy Asp and Peggy Harrison, both of Bellingham; her parents of Bellingham; sisters Linda Costello, Marilyn Creek and Susan Horvath, all of Bellingham; brother Danny Marshall of Bellingham; two grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

DEL CASTILO, Virginia C., age 83, passed away July 3, 2006 in Bellingham. She was born July 2, 1922 in Mercedes, TX. Virginia loved to read her bible daily. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and spending time with her pets. Virginia was actively involved in politics for most of her life. She was extremely independent, and often volunteered at the Bellingham Senior Center. She is survived by son Humberto (wife Esperanza) Del Castillo of Ferndale, grandson Dominic (wife Sarah) of Bellingham and their children Amiliano, Marcus, Amina and Kayla, granddaughter Jozette James (husband Mark) of Aberdeen, WA and their children Dominik, Mark Jr., and Celia.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Jul 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DeLILLE, Jeanene - Western Washington University Vice President Jeanene DeLille, 38, of 1022 Beacher Ave., died Wednesday from injuries sustained in a plane crash. She was the university's vice president of advancement, executive director of development and alumni, and liaison executive between the university and the WWU Foundation. Survivors include her husband, John, of Bellingham; a son, Justin Marcus DeLille of Bellingham; and her mother, Shirley Daniels of Little Rock, Ark. At the family's request, there will be no funeral services. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

DELONG, LeAnne (Cline), age 33. Of Kent, Wa. passed away Jan. 24, 1997. She is survived by her son, Rex Randal Wilson, of Bonney-Lake, Wa.; Father, Gordon Cline, Federal Way, Mother, Judy Tyson, Seattle; 2 Brothers, Rick Cline, Paramount, CA, Mitch Cline, Everson, WA. LeAnne was a former resident of Bellingham. She enjoyed soccer, camping, dancing, and collecting oriental fans. She was preceded in death by her brother, Dale Cline. Other family members include Grandmother, Beatrice Cline; Grandparents, George & Edna Loop, Jr., and numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. LeAnne had been employed by N. W. Aluminum as a Glazier. There will be private family services Saturday, Feb. 1, 1997 in Federal Way. Cremation was under the direction of Bonney-Watson Federal Way Funeral Home.

DeLORIMER, Felix W., age 96 years, 2930 Marine Drive, passed away at a local hospital, Saturday, August 5, (1944) following a lingering illness. Mr. DeLorimer had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 62 years, one of Whatcom county's early pioneers; had been formerly a farmer, a timber cruiser, and had served Whatcom county three years as sheriff. One brother, Clarence E. DeLorimer, of Bellingham; also a step-daughter, Mrs. John Fasset, of Blaine, Wash., and numerous nieces and nephews survive. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 8, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. James M. Wilson, officiating. Cremation.

DeLORME, Josephine – A private, family service for Josephine (Jones) DeLorme of Blaine will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Northwest Community Church in Blaine. A public celebration of her life will follow at 2 p.m. at Blaine Senior Activity Center. Mrs. DeLorme died of cancer Monday, May 22, 2000, at her home. She was 70. Born April 13, 1930, to Galen C. and Merle Jones in Middleton, Idaho, she had been a Whatcom County resident since 1971. On Feb. 14, 1950 she married Jack W. DeLorme in Selah. They traveled the world together and lived in Germany, Japan and various places around the United States. Mrs. DeLorme was a homemaker and a member of the Mount Baker Mixed Bowling League for 20 years. Her hobbies included antiques, painting, bowling and completing the New York Times crossword puzzle in ink. An avid nature lover and gardener, she travelled in a recreational vehicle to many places. Her brothers Walter Allen and Morris Jones died previously. Survivors include daughters Lydia Ann Johnson of Seattle and Carol Jean Brandon of Alberta, Canada; son Bruce Wayne DeLorme of San Antonio, Texas; sisters Barbara Swanson of Seattle, Donna Gordon of Willson Creek and EvaGene Keebaugh of Washington; brother Charles Jones of Yakima; nine grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; and 60 nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 May 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DEMENT, Charles W. - Services for Charles W. Dement, 89, Blaine, will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Blaine Cemetery under the direction of Veroske's McKinney Funeral Home. He died Wednesday (April 12, 1972). Mr. Dement had lived in Blaine for 80 years and was a retired machinist. Survivors include a son, Rodney of Blaine; a daughter, Ella Wolpert of Seattle; a sister, Sadie Tesconi of Santa Rosa, Calif.; five grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

DEMENT, Don Wallace, age 43, died Friday, Nov. 28, 1997. Don was a utility worker for the City of Blaine, a past member of the Blaine Vol. Fire Dept., was a graduate of Blaine High School, was a member of the Old Time Fiddlers, played in the Queens Blue Grass and Glory Bound Blue Grass Bands. He also was a member of the Peace Arch Assembly of God Church, Blaine. His survivors include his wife Lori of the Blaine Home, sons Wayne DeMent of Blaine, Jonathan Castle and James Castle, both of Blaine; his daughter Katherine Castle of Blaine, parents Rodney and Juanita DeMent, Blaine and brother Dan DeMent, Custer; nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held Wed., Dec. 3, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center, Blaine High School with Pastor Larry Ross officiating. Arrangements and services by The Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel of Blaine.

DeMERICE, James A., age 32 years, passed away at the family home in White Salmon, Wash., Thursday, April 7, (1949). Mr. DeMerice, a resident of Bellingham for twenty-five years, was a graduate of Fairhaven high school, and served with the U.S. army, in the South Pacific theater of World war II. For the past few years he had been operating a trucking business in White Salmon, Wash. He is survived by the widow, Nellie DeMerice; two children, Linda and Larry; one sister, Mrs. Felix Plank, and grandmother, Mrs. Mary DeMerice, both of Bellingham, and one aunt, Mrs. Rose Plaster, Custer, Wash. The remains will be received by the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth Monday evening and services will be conducted Tuesday, April 12, at 3 p.m. Cremation.

DEMMERT, Gilbert Paul, age 25 of Graham, WA, died October 18, 1997 in Salem, OR. Gilbert was born November 2, 1971 in Tacoma, WA to Leonard and Daphne (Cline) Demmert. He was a 1991 graduate of Angoon High in Alaska where he was a member of the basketball and cross country teams. Gilbert was a shareholder in Kootznoowoo, Inc. and Sea Alaska of Angoon, AK. Gilbert was employed at Muckleshoot Indian Casino. He enjoyed fishing, swimming and the outdoors. He is survived by his son Dennis Demmert and daughter Marissa Deschene both of Anchorage; parents Leonard and Daphne Demmert of Angoon, AK; the mother of his children, Teri Klomp of Anchorage, AK; brother Leonard Demmert, Jr. of Anchorage; sister Lenora J. Cooper of Graham, WA; maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Roberts of Everson; paternal grandmother Emma Demmert of Angoon; and close friend Tracey Cowden of Graham. Vigil services will be held Wednesday, October 22, 7:00 p.m. at Westford Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 23, 10:30 a.m. also at Westford Funeral Home followed by burial at Goshen Cemetery. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

DeMOTT, Julia Barnes, passed away December 26, (2001) at home in Bellingham, WA surrounded by her family. Julia was born March 27, 1927 in Cordova, Alaska to Cecil and Exenia Barnes. She was a life-time resident of Alaska, but more recently spent winters with her husband in Bellingham, Washington. Julia commercial fished in Bristol Bay for forty years until she retired in 1998. In the Bay she was affectionately known as "Hurricane Julia." She felt that there was nothing in life she couldn't do if she set her mind to it. This was obvious by her many accomplishments. When she was a young woman she sang in the top Night Clubs in Washington and Nevada. She earned a nursing LP in Seattle, an Associates Degree in Business from Grays Harbor College, and was outspoken in her dedication to Native Politics. Julia was considered a leader in the native community who had inspired many young Natives to become involved. Julia devoted her life working for "her peoples rights." She was instrumental in establishing the Native Village of Eyak, creating the Sobriety movement in that area, and was a driving force behind the Elderly Housing Program in Cordova. Her selfless concern for others was well known. Julia received a Service to Humanity Medal for her many efforts from the President of the United States in 1995. She loved entertaining her friends by cooking gourmet meals, singing and playing the piano for them. She was very outspoken but had a heart of gold. Julia was as comfortable talking to a stranger on the street as well as the President of the United States.
Julia is survived by her husband Dan DeMott of Bellingham, Washington, her children Daniel Ranney, Sharon Ranney and Donna Platt. Sisters Salley Hottinger, Olga Akerlund, Cecilia Halley, brothers Bill Barnes and Kenneth Barnes as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the St. Innocent Russian Orthodox Church in Anchorage, Alaska on January 4, 2002 at 1 p.m.

DENADEL, Harry Charles – At his request, there will be no service for Harry Charles DenAdel of Bellingham. Mr. DenAdel died Saturday, April 22, 2000. He was 81. Survivors include his wife Lucille; son Steven DenAdel; daughter Linda Hedwall; brother Merle DenAdel; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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DENADEL, Lena of Sumas will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Everson Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, at Sorenson and Goodwin roads, preceded by burial at noon in Sumas Cemetery. Mrs. DenAdel died at her home on Thursday, March 30, 2000. She was 83. Born on May 3, 1916, in Lynden to Gerrit and Myna (VanderHoek) VanWeerthuizen, she married Harvey DenAdel in Nooksack. They operated a dairy farm together on Rock Road. Mrs. DenAdel also was a cake decorator from 1962 to 1985 and delivered the Lynden Tribune in the Everson-Sumas area. She was a member of the Everson Kingdom Hall. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1995, son Robert DenAdel in 1994, sister Tena Plotts and brother Pete VanWeerthuizen. Survivors include daughter Clara Compton of Nooksack son Gerald DenAdel of Sumas sister Minnie Roosma of Lynden brother Maurice VanWeerthuizen of Auburn 13 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden.

DENNIS, Kenneth E. Sr., 66, of 2427 Victor St. died on Sunday (July 7, 1991) at his home. Mr. Dennis was born on July 26, 1924, in Ealton, Okla. He had been a resident of Bellingham since 1967. He married the former Blanche V. Longley on Nov. 2, 1954, in Mason City, Iowa. Mr. Dennis was a sheet-metal worker for more than 30 years and a member of Sheet Metal Worker's Local No. 99 in Seattle. Survivors include his wife, Blanche, of the family home; sons Kenneth E. Dennis Jr. of Bellingham and Jerry Dennis of Arkansas; daughters Sherrie Large of Bellingham and Patricia Sheffield of Texas; a step-daughter, Sandra Hemmingson of Oak Harbor; a step-son, Terry Ayer of Fontana, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandson; a brother, Charles E. Dennis of Goldhill, Ore.; a sister Betty Lou Pittman of Richland, Texas; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Memorial Park, with the Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen of Central Lutheran Church officiating. Jones-Moles Funeral Home made arrangements.

DENSON, Ann Margaret (Gallagher) on March 9, 2007, passed away following a brief battle with cancer. Born in Puyallup, WA, Ann graduated from St. Leo High School in Tacoma and Western Washington University in Bellingham. Ann loved Bellingham and after graduation from WWU, made it her home after marrying the love of her life, David Denson. Their two daughters, Amanda and Katie, brought tremendous joy to her life. Ann's smile, laughter, gentle nurturing and love of people enhanced her career in social services. As manager at the Adult Day Health Program at St. Joseph Hospital, Ann was totally devoted to the clients and was honored as Caretaker of the Year. With tremendous enthusiasm, Ann coordinated Bellingham's annual Alzheimer's Walk fundraiser and was a member of numerous committees and boards. Ann captured the hearts of everyone with her positive and happy nature. Ann was a skilled knitted, quilter and crafter, avid reader, flower gardener, loved the beach and adventures with her family. Her travels included two family trips to Hawaii, England and Ireland, climbing Mayan Ruins in Guatemala, and ziplining in the jungles in Belize. A lifetime student, Ann loved to attend courses to learn a new craft or enhance her knowledge. Ann was preceded in death by her parents Dennis and Hilda Gallagher and brother Dennis. She will be cherished always by her husband David, daughters Amanda and Katie, her brothers and sisters Joan, Dick (Sally), Mary (Dave), Tim (Kathy), Terry (Theresa), Dan (Kim) and Bill (Linda), treasured nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, her loving Denson family, numerous cousins and endless friends. A celebration of Ann's life will be held at 12 (Noon) on Friday, March 16, 2007, at Assumption Catholic Church in Bellingham, followed by a reception at the church hall.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Mar 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DEPEW, Barbara Jean "Bobbie" a Sedro-Woolley resident died at her home on Thursday, September 9, 1997. She was born in Bremerton, WA, the daughter of LeRoy and Margaret Fellows Rasler. As a young girl she moved to Sedro-Woolley where she attended school. She made her home in California until moving to Whatcom County in 1966 where she resided until 1986. While living there she was active in the Mt. Baker Kennel Club, the 4-H Dog Club, was a leader in the 4-H Horse Club and was a member of the FAA-Cattle Club. She returned to Sedro-Woolley in 1994 where she was active in the Sedro-Woolley Riding Club, the American Legion Aux. and the Eagles Aux. Bobbie loved the outdoors and animals of all sorts. For over 25 years she operated the "Ka-Tarrie" dog kennel. She is survived by a son, Dan DePew of Ferndale; daughter Susan Kipp of Union Grove, Wis.; 2 granddaughters, Dylan & Devin Kipp. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Tom Rasler. Cremation and arrangements under the direction of Lemley Chapel Sedro-Woolley.

DERR, Henry, age 88, of Custer, passed away Sun., Dec. 28, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born Sept. 29, 1909, in Walter, Russia to Henry and Elizabeth (Giesik) Derr. He immigrated from Russia as a child with his family and moved to Nebraska in 1914, where they farmed for 25 years. Mr. Derr and his wife Elizabeth moved to Ferndale in 1937, where they owned and operated several dairy farms for 60 years in the Ferndale and Custer areas. After retiring from dairy farming, he was employed by Kratzig Meat Company. Never one to remain idle, he remained an active part of both sons' dairy and cattle businesses, as well as taking extended fishing and camping trips throughout the country. Mr. Derr was a quiet, hard-working, and honest man who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. He is survived by his sons, Leo Derr & wife Lori of Custer and Vernon Derr & wife Elaine of Ferndale; brothers, John Derr of Lyman, NE and Reuben Derr of Wieser, ID; sister Emma Weitzel of Napa, OR; granddaughter, Robin Haney of Nashville, TN; grandson, Scott Derr of Arlington; and numerous other family members. A graveside service will be held Tues., Dec. 30, 2:30 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Eric Ranum officiating.

DEVLIN, Derril Shea of Bainbridge Island passed away on July 17, 2001. She was 80. Derril was born on Dec. 2, 1920 in Bellingham to Fred and Mildred Shea. Mrs. Devlin graduated from Lynden High School and Bellingham Business College. She was primarily a homemaker, but was also a volunteer secretary for several Bainbridge Island organizations including the Bainbridge Island Arts and Crafts, Child Guidance Center and Seabold United Methodist Church. She had a keen interest in travel, geology and botany. Later in life, as she traveled with her husband on his work with the Bonneville Power Administration, she was a student at Flathead Community College in Kalispell, Mont. She was an avid gardener, maintaining an interest in the Arboretum and Bainbridge Island Garden Club. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Devlin Van Winkle of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Margaret "Peg" Nickum of Bainbridge Island; a son, Tom B. Devlin of Albany, Calif.; a brother, Boyd Shea of Lynden; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. At her request, there will be no services. Family and friends will gather later this summer to celebrate her life. Arrangements are under the director of Kass Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island.

DEWAR, Alberta - The death of Mrs. Alberta Dewar, 55, at her home on Tuesday (26 Sep 1933), came as a shock to her many friends in this city. It was not known that she was ill. Mrs. Dewar is survived by her husband, Claude W. Dewar and a brother, Sidney B. Charles of Ketchikan, Alaska. Private services were held this morning at 11:00 o'clock from the Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral home in Bellingham, with the Rev. James M. Wilson officiating, and cremation followed. Sincere sympathy is extended to Mr. Dewar at this time.
(From The Blaine Journal, September 28, 1933) Submitted by John Rauch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

DEWISPELAERE, Clara Ernestina died Friday, Sept. 23, 1994, at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. She was 91. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Westford Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bayview Cemetery. She was born July 4, 1903, to Marie and Alfones Gernay in Bellem, Belgium. She married Henri Dewispelaere in Belgium on Nov. 5, 1925. They settled in Minnesota in 1926 and lived in Moline, Ill., and North Dakota before moving to Whatcom County in 1936. Mrs. Dewispelaere was preceded in death by her husband in September 1975. Survivors include sons Edmond Dewispelaere and Donald Dewispelaere, both of Bellingham; 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter.
(From the Bellingham Herald, September 24, 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DEWISPELAERE, Donald J. of 3305 Allen Ave. died of cancer at home Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1997. He was 63. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Garden Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. Leslie Ann Knight officiating. Born Aug. 8, 1934, in Noonan, N.D., he attended Assumption School and graduated from Bellingham High School. Mr. De Wispelaere served in the U.S. Navy for eight years. He married Sharron Tooker Dec. 28, 1968, in Bellingham. He worked as an upholsterer for 14 years and as a custodian for Bellingham School District for 22 years. Mr. De Wispelaere was a member of Garden Street Methodist Church and enjoyed camping, fishing and outdoor activities. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Ron Worden of Bellingham, Dennis DeWispelaere of Coupeville and Marti Wordon (sic) of Virginia Beach, Va.; daughters Tami Eastwood of Ferndale and Mary Jo Walline-Sawyer of Lake Stevens; brother Ed De Wispelaere of Bellingham; eight grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

DeWITT, Irene of Bellingham, WA, passed away Monday, December 4, 2000, in Lynden. She was 91, born January 24, 1909, to Lewis A. and Louie (Barnett) Kaufman in Riverside, WA. Irene was a Whatcom County resident for 76 years. She was an active, long-time member of St. James Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday School. She was also a member of South Bellingham Community Club. She married John DeWitt in August, 1931, in Mount Vernon, WA. He preceded her in death on June 23, 1961. She was also predeceased by sons Paul DeWitt in 1990 and William DeWitt in 1946, and grandson Jonny DeWitt in 1958. Survivors include her sons: Loren and wife Lenore DeWitt, Edward and wife Lori DeWitt, all of Bellingham; daughter Sue and husband Jim Franey of Wallowa, OR; daughter-in-law Ursula DeWitt, sister-in-law Jean Kaufman, both of Bellingham; 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2000, at St. James Presbyterian Church with The Reverend Mary Robinson-Mohr officiating. Burial was at Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

DICKERBOOM, Ronald E. - A graveside service for Ronald E. Dickerboom of Sumas will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Nooksack Cemetery with the Rev. Sam Friend officiating and members of the Sumas Volunteer Fire Department participating. Mr. Dickerboom died at home Thursday, Jan. 9, 1997. He was 55. Born July 6, 1941, to Lloyd and Hazel Cleator Dickerboom in Everett, he was raised in Whatcom County and graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1959. He married Juanita Swelander on Nov. 24, 1962, in Sumas. Mr. Dickerboom worked at Sumas Tru-Value for several years and as a glazier for Dargatz Glass, formerly Bay Lyn Glass. An avid fisher and hunter, he also enjoyed camping. He served as a volunteer firefighter in Sumas for 20 years. Mr. Dickerboom was preceded in death by his mother in 1995. Survivors include his wife of the family home; son Todd Dickerboom of Kirkland; daughter Nicole Nims of Lynden; his father of Sumas; brother Richard Dickerboom of Sumas; and two grandchildren. Arrangements are by Gillies Funereal Home and Cremation Services.

DICKEY, Carrie H., aged 85 years, passed away at her home, 1441 Grant Street, Wednesday afternoon. She leaves to mourn her passing a sister, Mrs. Vernie Andrews of Route No. 3, Bellingham, also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the Monroe Chapel in Ferndale, Wednesday morning, October 29, at 9:30, conducted by Rev. J. B. Sawyer and Mrs. C. D. Waters. Burial will follow in the Bay View Cemetery.

DICKMAN, Edwin W., age 78 of 1210 E. Maplewood, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, March 6, (1975). A veteran of WWI, he had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1951 and had been employed at Greenacres Memorial Park and as a security guard of Pinkertons at Mobile Refinery. Surviving are his wife, Maurine at home; 4 sons, John of Bellingham, Edwin of Des Moines, Iowa, William of Newburg, New York and Jerry of Sumner; 1 daughter Mrs. Carla Thon of Bellingham; 3 brothers, George, Henry and Elmer and a sister, Irene Casten, all in Iowa. Also 16 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Private family services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel Wed, March 12 at 11 a.m. followed by burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.

DICKMAN, John Alan left us to be with the Lord on March 31, 2005. Jack, as he was known by many of his friends was born in Farmersburg, IA, on August 9, 1930 to Maurine and Edwin Dickman. His father and uncles settled in N.E. Iowa, each claiming a quarter tract of land, building their homes on the most central corners to be near each other. Jack grew up here, with three brothers, one sister and large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins. He worked the farm milking cows daily and then attended school when chores were done. Jack graduated from the local high school where he was honored for his abilities in sports and had lettered in football; many local papers featured him for an excellent run or catch. In 1948, Jack began serving his Country by joining the Army; he was discharged in 1952 and rejoined his family in Iowa. The farm was sold in 1953, and Jack, his sister and their parents moved to the Cornwall Park neighborhood in Bellingham.
Here, he met and married Elsie, they remained together for more than fifty years until his death, they raised five daughters, Elsie Peterson, whom preceded him in death, Bonnie and husband Ed Dorr, Lois Cassidy, Kandy and husband Michael Schwartz, Sheri and husband Manuel Luna and two grandsons, Eric Peterson and Leif Dickman. Jack adored children, he had 13 grandchildren: Shawn, Heidi, Michelle, Venus, Mathew, Jennifer, Justin, Sheila, Salena, Shana and Will and and 14 great grandchildren, which he doted on. He created a park-like atmosphere in his back yard, even building a Merry-Go-Round from an old City bus wheel for them. Jack taught his family to camp, fish, hunt and how to respect and love the outdoors. He especially loved to drive around in his green pickup with the Siesta camper, up in the hills, to spot deer, elk and bald eagles and to camp with his good friends at the Nooksack River.
Jack first worked for Firestone Tires and then General Petroleum which later became the Mobil Oil Refinery. He worked at Mobil Oil for over thirty years, starting as a laborer, then a welder and finally a Maintenance Supervisor. Jack cared a great deal about the people he worked with and the challenge of a shutdown, he retired when Mobil Oil sold the refinery. He had numerous fine years of retirement; fishing and hunting with his great friend Big Foot, feeding the Squirrels and hummingbirds and growing an abundant garden that was impossible for the family to eat. (He was continually saying "pick some beans, grab a zucchini, don't you need some beets?"). He will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. We take comfort knowing that he has met Our Lord and will be waiting for us when we get to join him. Funeral services and a Celebration of Life will be held at Greenacres|Moles on April 12, 2005 at 3 p.m.

DICKMAN, Maurine C., age 77, passed away in a local nursing home March 22, 1984. She is survived by 4 sons, John Dickman and wife Elsie of Bellingham, Jerry Dickman of Puyallup, Ed Dickman of Iowa, Bill Dickman and wife Mary of New York; she was preceded in death by daughter, Carla Thon of Bellingham; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; numerous nephews and nieces. Graveside services will be held Monday, March 26, 11 a.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

DIDIER, Virginia B. "Jean", an 11-year resident of Bellingham, Washington, died in her home on August 21, 2007. She was born on October 14, 1920 in St. Martin, MN, one of Alex and Lena's fourteen children. She met and married Henry S. Van Hoose in Chicago, IL. Henry's Naval assignments led to their moving to Mt. Vernon, WA in 1950. During her 47 years in Mt. Vernon she was a homemaker, bookkeeper, seamstress and chef. Knitting was her favorite way to share her talents with her family. In Mt. Vernon, she was active in the Immaculate Conception Church and enjoyed membership in the Moose Lodge. Retiring in 1995, she moved in with her youngest daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Shannon Coberly. They later moved to Bellingham. She is survived by her son and three daughters and their spouses: Don and Carol Van Hoose, Karen and Mike Munz, Patti and Scott MacNicholl, and Pam and Shannon Coberly. Her surviving brothers and sisters are Alex Didier, Joe Didier, Vange Noll, Loretta Neils and Sally Thomte. She also had 10 grandchildren and 9 great- grandchildren. Her Memorial Mass will be this Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Reception will follow at Shannon and Pam Coberly's Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DIERKS, Catherine, passed away suddenly of heart trouble at the home of her son, William, in the southeastern part of the city Friday night last (April 23, 1909) at 11:30 o'clock. She had been feeling unwell for several days prior to the end, but aside from this her death was entirely unlooked for. The funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. O. P. Avery of the Congregational church, and the burial took place in the Blaine cemetery. Mrs. Dierks was 71 years of age.
(From the Blaine Journal, May 2, 1929(?), pg 1 col 1) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DILL, Eva Jane, aged 77 years of 2624 Grove street, died at a local hospital Monday (Jan. 1, 1945) after a residence here of forty-three years. She was a member of the Trinity Methodist church and also belonged to the Fedelis Circle of that church and the Women's Relief Corps. Surviving are three sons, William H. Smith, city; Cecil H. Smith, of Seattle, and Ray B. Smith, of Tacoma; a daughter, Mrs. Clara E. Smith, of this city; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Burge, of Tacoma and three grandchildren. Funeral announcements will be made by Westford-Beck.
(From the Bellingham Herald, January 2, 1945) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DILLARD, Octavia - A memorial service for Octavia Dillard will be held Thursday, February 7, 2002 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Faith Lutheran Church, Northwest Ave. and McLeod Rd. Born March 31, 1955 in West Virginia, Octavia passed away January 18, (2002) in Bellingham. She was a master quilter, active member of Moonlight Quilters Guild, and a long-time employee of Sears. She is survived by her mother, Marion Dillard of Seattle; sisters Cynthia Celeste and Judith; her brother, Mitchell; her niece, Taylor, and her nephew, Andreas.

DILLEY, Betty I. - Memorial services for Betty I. Dilley will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Greenacres Funeral Home chapel near Ferndale, with the Rev. Donald Walter officiating. Mrs. Dilley died Friday, Sept. 24, 1999, at her home. She was 80. Born July 14, 1919, to Jerry and Myrtle (Doggett) Arnold in Seattle, she graduated from Stadium High School in Tacoma in 1937 and was a resident of Whatcom County for 50 years. On July 16, 1938, she married Dustin L. Dilley. His job with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service took the couple to Sumas, Blaine, Chicago, Buffalo, N.Y., and Seattle. They retired to Birch Bay. Mrs. Dilley was a 50-year member of Order of Eastern Star, and she enjoyed family and bingo, where she once won a trip for two to Australia. She also had a large collection of agates, which she gathered on the beach and polished. Survivors include her husband, daughter Sharon Bridges of Birch Bay, brother Bob Arnold of Bremerton, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are with Greenacres Funeral Home of Ferndale.

DILLINGER, Mayme T., 83, of 3250 Mount Baker Highway, died Feb. 12, 1992, in Bellingham. She was born April 16, 1908, in Bellingham, to Ernest & Bessie Teshera. She married Clyde L. Dillinger in February 1955 in Santa Cruz, California. He died in January 1984. She was a member of Unity Church of Bellingham and the Rome Grange. Survivors include her son David Nichols of Bellingham, daughters Nancy MacMillan of Bellingham, and Mary Nilson of Santa Clara, California; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A time of sharing will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Unity Church of Bellingham, 1095 Telegraph Road. Private burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
Submitted by Annie (Teshera) Glass

DILLON, Arthur Lavern, age 75 of Sumas, WA, passed away September 17, 1997 in St. Joseph Hospital. Mr. Dillon was born June 2, 1922 in Hyrum, Utah to Thomas A. and Flora E. (Dixon) Dillon. Mr. Dillon served in the U.S. Navy. He married his wife, E. Roberta, April 16, 1944 in Albany, Oregon. She passed away in 1965. He was a member of the United Pentacostal Church and served 45 years as a minister. He is survived by his sons, Andrew Dillon, of Sardis, B.C., Terry L. Dillon, of Boseman, Montana and William N. Dillon of Topolo (sic), Miss.; his daughter, Deborah Sue Rehberg of McCleary, WA; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday in the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 20,1997, in the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Gregory officiating. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.

DINNEEN, Margery C. died June 16, 1997, in Bellingham. She was 89. Dinneen was born in Fort Williams, Ontario, which is now called Thunder Bay, on May 27, 1908. She moved to Bremerton in the early 1930s where she married and had two sons. In 1949, the Dinneen family moved to Portland, Ore., where Mrs. Dinneen was the manager of the Middleman Apartments. She later worked at Ceba's Market. The family moved to Seattle and Phoenix, but Mrs. Dinneen moved back to Portland in 1973. She remained there until 1994 when her health necessitated that she move closer to her family. She is survived by her sons Donn Dinneen of Bellingham and Jim Dinneen of Kennewick and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William, three brothers and a sister. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

DITTRICH, William Jacob - A memorial service for William Jacob Dittrich of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church. Mr. Dittrich died Thursday, Nov. 6, 1997. He was 73. Born May 15, 1924, to Wasilly and Margaret Dittrich in Walla Walla, he grew up in LaGrande, Ore., and graduated from high school there. He attended Eastern Oregon State University and graduated from the University of Washington with a master's degree in physics. Mr. Dittrich moved to Bellingham in 1951 to begin a 40-year teaching career at Western Washington University. A founding member of WWU's Campus Christian Ministry and the Whatcom County parks system, Mr. Dittrich was involved in the creation of the Interurban Trail, Samish and Hovander parks, Plantation Rifle Range and the Whatcom County Park Foundation. He also was a member of the Northwest Air Pollution Control Authority and served on the board of directors of the Whatcom Educational Credit Union. Mr. Dittrich was preceded in death by his first wife, Kay, in 1958. Survivors include his wife, Carol; sons Eric, Toby, Dave and Mark; daughter Tina; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and other relatives.

DOAN, Minnie E., aged 50 years, beloved wife of Bethel Doan and mother of Morris C. and Miss Ethel Doan, 909 Mason street, passed away at a local hospital at an early hour this morning, March 26, (1931) after a lingering illness. Mrs. Doan at the time of her death was a member of the local Michigan club and had made her home in Bellingham for the past twenty-eight years. Surviving her, besides the husband, son and daughter, is a brother, Lee Carpenter, of Travis City, Mich. The remains are being cared for at the Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home, Holly at Forest street, where funeral services will be held Sunday, March 29, at 2 p.m., Rev. J. R. Macartney, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating, and interment will occur in Bay View cemetery.

DOBBS, Corrine, age 100 of Bellingham, passed away October 5, 1997. Mrs. Dobbs was born in Sweden Sept. 11, 1897 to Axel and Hannah (Carlson) Bergman. She worked as a registered nurse before moving to Bellingham 20 years ago. Final resting place will be in the Cloverdale Cemetery. The arrangements are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.

DODD, Larus F. - Private graveside services for Larus F. Dodd, 72, will be at Blaine Cemetery. Mr. Dodd, 7930 Oregon Trail, Maple Falls, died Sunday in a Bellingham nursing home. He was born Jan. 27, 1919, in Blaine to Theodore and Runie Dodd. A lifetime resident of Whatcom County, Mr. Dodd married Pearl Olson on Feb. 2, 1955, in Lynden. He was a boilermaker and welder at the Bellingham Shipyard, and a member of the boilermaker's union. An outdoorsman, Mr. Dodd enjoyed camping. Survivors include his wife, of the family home; daughters Patricia Goffin of Lynnwood and Ruth Moe of Seattle; sisters Betty Koani and Bonnie Carpenter, both of Lopez Island; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jerns & Leveck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
(From the Bellingham Herald, January 29, 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DODGE, Alphonso J., age 54, a former Bellingham Herald carrier, died Dec. 31, 1977 at West Allis, Wisc. He was a former member of Co. K, 161st Infantry and served at Guadalcanal and New Georgia. He had been employed by Allis Chalmers, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as a machinist for the past 25 years. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Doris Dodge and 3 sisters, Leatha of New Berlin, Wisconsin, Francis (sic), YWCA, Bellingham, Rachel Kaeding of Fall Creek, Wisconsin and one brother, Clayton Dodge of Hardinsburg, Kentucky; his father, the late E. B. Dodge was a Bellingham resident and worked at the shipyards for may years. Services were held at Eau Claire, Wisconsin on January 3, with burial at St. Joseph's Cemetery at Elk Mount, Wisconsin.

DONALD, Selma "Sally" - Visitation for Selma "Sally" Donald of Bellingham will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Thursday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Bishop Dehardt A. Erickson officiating. Burial will follow in Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Donald died at home Thursday, May 8, 1997. She was 90. Born Nov. 3, 1906, to Lars and Brita Oslin Larson in Liden, Sweden, her family emigrated to Bellingham the same year. A homemaker, Mrs. Donald enjoyed reparing and remodeling houses and going to garage sales. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was preceded in death by her husband James Donald, in 1972. Survivors include daughter Jacqueline Spinks of Bellingham; sons Craig Donald of Seattle and Jack Donald of Wellston, Okla.; sister Signe MacDonald of Bellingham; eight grandchildren seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

DODD, Theodore Kenneth - Visitation for Theodore Kenneth Dodd of Bellingham will be from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel followed by burial in Bayview Cemetery. The Rev. Harry Minkler will officiate. Mr. Dodd died Thursday, Dec. 26, 1996. He was 84. Born Jan. 25, 1912, to Roy and Susie Benedictson Dodd in Blaine, he was a lifelong county resident. Mr. Dodd retired as a shingle weaver and enjoyed lake and bay fishing with his grandchildren, hunting and raising roses and dahlias. Survivors include his wife, Lena Dodd, of the family home; son Kenneth Dodd; daughters Alice Walton and Delores Lloyd, both of Bellingham, and Eileen Theisen of Sumas; brothers Robert Dodd and Franklin Dodd, both of Bellingham; 10 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

DONALD, Thomas, age 54, of 5528 1/4 Monte Vista Ave., Los Angeles, Calif., passed away Friday, June 22, (1956) while visiting his mother, Mrs. Mary Ellen Donald of 2516 Cornwall Ave., Apt. No. 1. Mr. Donald was a veteran of World War II having served as a ship's cook in the U. S. Coast Guard and was a member of the Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion. Besides his mother he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Barbara Jean Carter in Florida, Miss., Mary Ellen Donald and Miss Leonan Ann Donald of Los Angeles, Calif.; one son, Thomas in the USAF in Montana; one brother, James J. of Bellingham; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Ellen Linde of Bellingham, Mrs. Catherine Cooper of Salem, Ore., Mrs. Daisy Brannian of Reedsport, Ore., and Mrs. Dorothy Conn of this city; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home, where services will be conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun and officers of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion, Wednesday, June 27 at 3 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.

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DONELSON, Roland M., 73, 241 N. State St., died Monday (Dec. 30, 1985) in Bellingham. Born on Sept. 22, 1912, in Iowa, he had been involved in the dairy industry for many years. Survivors include his wife, Yvonne; two daughters, Rowena Donelson and Ann Eastman, both of Bellingham; and one son, Dan Donelson of Bellingham. At Mr. Donelson's request there will be no service.

DOOLEN, Mary Bertha - A memorial service for Mary Bertha Doolen will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bellingham. Mrs. Doolen died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1997. She was 81. Mrs. Doolen was born on Dec. 9, 1915, in Bridgman, Mich. She lived in Colorado for 25 years and Texas for 27 years. She moved to Bellingham in May. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Lorin Doolen; two sons, Louie Doolen of Clifton, Colo., and David Doolen of New Castle, Colo.; two daughters, Sara Bormuth of Bellingham and Dona Wittwer of Mancos, Colo.; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

DOOLEY, Elsie M. of Ferndale died at home Monday, Dec. 30, 1996. She was 72. At her request, no service will be held. Born Jan. 28, 1924 to Peter and Amy Fraker McTrusty in Iron Mountain, Mich., she was raised and graduated from high school in Amberg, Wis. She married Walter Dooley on March 27, 1948, in Napa, Calif. Mrs. Dooley enjoyed gardening, baking cookies and playing cards. Survivors include son Terrence Dooley of Ferndale; daughter Candace Mitchell of Las Vegas; sisters Florence French of Wausaukee, Wis., Laverne Nettleton of Cavour, Wis., and Joy Schiais of Pembine, Wis.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

DOOLEY, Joseph A. - At his request there will be no services for Joseph A. Dooley who died Thursday, June 14, 2001, in Bellingham. He was 78. Born June 1, 1923, to Joseph C. and Rosamond M. (Bogen) Dooley in Brooklyn, N.Y. Dooley served in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II in the Pacific theatre. He married Patricia Love Toolker in Point Lookout, N.Y., on Aug. 17, 1946. Mr. Dooley attended the University of Dayton in Ohio. He was vice president of sales at Traprock Corp. in New York. He was a member of the New York Athletic Club and the Sudden Valley Golf Club. He was an avid golfer, and he enjoyed fishing and boating. Survivors include his wife of Bellingham; daughters Patricia Lothrop-Green of Newport, R.I., Geraldine (Didi) Dooley of Navado, Calif., and Ellen (Ele) Burger of Bellingham; sisters Joan Dooley of Massapequa, N.Y., and Rosemond Bishop of Great River, N.Y.; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home in Bellingham.

DOOLITTLE, Clara, passed away at Shuksan Healthcare Center in Bellingham on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001. She was 87. A daughter of John and Anne (DeJong) Bylsma, Clara was born in Lynden on May 10, 1914. She married Bud Doolittle in Mount Vernon on March 30, 1935. Clara and Bud lived in Oak Harbor from 1950 to 1978, moved to Moses Lake from 1978 to 1996, and then returned to Oak Harbor. After Bud died in 1999, Clara returned to Whatcom County in August 2000. While in Oak Harbor, she worked for the Whidbey News-Times. She also enjoyed fishing and hunting with her husband. Besides her husband, Clara was preceded in death by a grandson, James Doolittle. She is survived by a daughter, Beverly Lubbers and husband Richard of Monmouth, Ore.; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gertrude Zettle of Laurel and Bertha Rude of Bellingham; a brother, Dowa Bylsma of Birch Bay; and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Burial will be in Monumenta Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Lynden.

DORAN, Howard M. - Visitation for Howard M. Doran of Lynden will be 2 to 9 p.m. today at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Word of Life Family Church with the Rev. Paul Landry officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Doran of 108 Alder St. died Wednesday, June 1, 1994, at his home. He was 82. Born July 4, 1911, to Charles and Martha Doran in Bellingham, he lived in Lynden since 1936. He married Virginia Roo on June 2, 1932, in Mount Vernon. Mr. Doran was a truck driver for Rutgers Trucking and for Lynden Transport Inc. after in bought out Rutgers. He made several trips to Alaska and was one of three drivers who made the first trip to Alaska via the Alcan Highway. He retired in 1970. Mr. Doran enjoyed fishing and hunting, and he and his wife enjoyed camping. He was a member of Word of Life Family Church. Survivors include his wife of the family home; son Charles Doran of Bellingham and Marilyn Shear of Hillsboro, Ore.; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

DORAN, James Roscoe, age 83, a fifty year resident of Bellingham, died September 21, 1997 at Bellingham Health Care. He was born December 8, 1913 in South Bend, Washington to Roscoe P. and Marie (Schmechel) Doran. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Tacoma in 1932 and attended Whitman College where he was a three year letterman in Baseball and Football. Mr. Doran married Miriam Burk December 8, 1935 in Milton-Freewater, OR. He worked for Columbia River Packers in Astoria until he was transferred to Bellingham in 1947. Upon the company closure he began working for Arnason's Realty in 1970 where he worked until his retirement in 1987. Mr. Doran was a twenty year Rotarian, a member of University Club and St. James Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed the out of doors, hunting and fishing. He loved watching his grandchildren play sports. Survived by his loving wife, Miriam Doran of Bellingham; sons, James M. Doran of Bellingham; sister Sylvia Walker of Seattle; two grandchildren, Zachary and Patrick Doran. Services will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 1997 at St. James Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

DORAN, Miriam Helen, age 91 of Bellingham, passed away at Mt. Baker Care Center July 30, 2001. She was born August 2, 1909 in Vancouver, WA to P. J. and Agnes (Culbertson) Burk. Miriam graduated from Vancouver High School and Whitman College. She played varsity women's tennis while at Whitman College. Miriam married James R. Doran in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, Dec. 8, 1935. He preceded her in death Sept. 21, 1997. She was a member of PEO and St. James Presbyterian Church. Miriam enjoyed painting, gardening, arts & crafts, playing bridge, the Mariners and watching he son and grandson's sporting events. She created crafts for friends and church fund raisers. Survived by her son, James M. Doran and wife Cara Carbone, grandchildren, Zachary James Doran and Patrick Michael Doran. Memorial services will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday, August 6, 2001 at St. James Presbyterian Church. Arrangements entrusted to: Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

DORN, William Oliver, age 75, passed away March 16, 2007 at his residence in Bellingham with his family by his side. He was born May 19, 1931 in Linden, PA to William A. and Estella Dorn. At the age of 17, Bill joined the US Air Force. He served for 6 years, stationed in Landstuhl, Germany, Everett, WA and Birch Bay, WA. While serving, he met and married Gloria Hanson. After leaving the service he worked for Columbia Valley, City of Bellingham Transit and Greyhound until his retirement. During retirement Bill was known by his CB handle as "Greydog" traveling to Alaska, California and Nevada in his fifth wheel to Thousand Trails and Naco preserves. Bill was an excellent cabinet maker and carpenter who loved spending time in his garage building whatever came to mind and he built it to last. Bill was a member of Elks Lodge #194, Eagles, American Legion Post #7, Moose Lodge and VFW. He was preceded in death by his parents and second wife, Nancy. He is survived by sons Bill (Marcia) Dorn of Bellingham, Brian Dorn of Maple Falls; daughter Debra Hanna of Bellingham; stepsons Richard Jones and Brian Jones of Aberdeen, WA; brothers Clifford (JoAnne) Dorn of Tunnell Hill, GA; Ronald (Nina) Dorn of Leesburg, GA; John (Virginia) Dorn of Salladasburg, PA; sisters June (Donald) Etier of San Diego, CA; Charlotte (Charles) Morrison of Cogan Station, PA; Shirley (Robert) Bennett of Roaring Branch, PA; grandchildren Craig Hanna of Steilacoom, WA; Bill Dorn of Snohomish, WA; Rick Randy and David Dorn of Bellingham; Brian Dorn and Tammy Walton of Maple Falls, WA and 5 great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank dad's caregiver, Tanya Taranenko, his "angel," for taking such good care of him his last few months. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, March 23, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Central Lutheran Church with Rev. Tim Whiteman officiating. A reception will follow the service. Arrangements under the care of Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From the Bellingham Herald, 21 Mar 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DORSTAD, Andrew Melvin - A private, family service will be held for Andrew Melvin "Mel" Dorstad of Lynden. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery in Everson. Mr. Dorstad died Friday, Sept. 22, 2000. He was 89. Born Jan. 27, 1911, to Even Hagbart Dorstad and Johanna Marie Bergsobranden in Eau Claire, Wis., he was one of four siblings. Mr. Dorstad worked as a builder, painter, flight instructor, salesman and real estate agent. His favorite role was pioneering and pastoring small, rural churches. Mr. Dorstad was a resident of Christian Health Care Center in Lynden. His wife, Olga B. Dorstad, died Sept. 9 this year. Survivors include son Paul Dorstad of Cottonwood, Calif., and daughters Faith Imbach of Everson and Joanne Lynch of San Jose, Calif. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

DOTINGA, Thomas W. - Visitation for Thomas W. Dotinga of Lynden will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will be in Monumenta Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. Thursday at Faith Community Church with the Revs. Jerry Wilson and Ron Slater officiating. Mr. Dotinga died at home Sunday, March 30, 1997. He was 75. Born Nov. 17, 1921, to Willem and Boukje Naute Dotinga in Friesland, The Netherlands, he married Bertha Leenstra there on July 10, 1947. He emigrated to Canada in 1948. He lived in California until 1967, when he moved to Whatcom County. For many years, Mr. Dotinga owned and operated a dairy farm on Rathbone Road before moving to Lynden in 1982. He was a member of Faith Community Church, and enjoyed gardening and singing. He was preceded in death by a sister Baukje Bergsma. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Sid Dotinga of Lynden and Bill Dotinga of Escalon, Calif.; daughters Cathy Blankers, Barbara Matter and Hilda Wagter, all of Lynden, and Glenda Kok of Mount Vernon; seven brothers, including Jim Dotinga of Bellingham; eight sisters, including, Betsy Vos, Agnes Slump and Sharlene DeVries, all of Lynden; 22 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.

DOTZLER, Bertha J., age 81, passed away Friday, Dec. 12, 1997 at Alderwood Park Care Center in Bellingham. Born January 8, 1916 in Crosby, Minnesota to John and Simona Perovich; graduated from Crosby High School and in 1936 married Thomas N. Dotzler. In 1945 they moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, where she worked in banking until retirement in 1980 when they moved to Camano Island. A Whatcom County resident for the past 7 years, she was a avid gardener and loved baking. She is survived by son, Thomas Dotzler and wife, Margaret of Alabama; daughter Elizabeth McKissick of Bellingham; brother, George Perovich of Crosby, MN; grandchildren, Asa Dotzler of San Francisco, CA and Stephen McKissick and his wife Sally of Woodinville, WA; great-grandson, Justin McKissick. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas N. Dotzler in 1993; brother, Roddy Perovich; and three sisters, Bernice Carich, Violet Martin and Marion Kovich. A graveside service will be held Monday, Dec. 15, 1997, 1:30 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, with Rev. Richard Talley officiating.

DOUGHERTY, Gerald Holden - A graveside service for Gerald Holden Dougherty of Lynden will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Woody McAllister officiating. Mr. Dougherty died Friday, Feb. 7, 1997, at Christian Health Care Center. He was 86. Born Aug. 21, 1910, to Emma Coffey and John P. Dougherty in Hamilton, Ont., he was raised in Vancouver, B.C. He married Madeleine Reiter on May 16, 1942, in Vancouver. Mr. Dougherty graduated from Vancouver College and worked for B.C. Hydro until retiring in 1962. He lived in Portland, Ore., Seattle and Bellingham before moving to Lynden in 1988. Mr. Dougherty was a 54-year member of the ATU, Division 134 of New Westminster, B.C., and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lynden. He was preceded in death by brothers, Jack, Edward, Leo, George, Fred, Maurice and Bernard, and by sisters Marvel and Margery. Survivors include his wife of Lynden, sister Kathleen "Kal" Kelly of Maple Ridge, B.C., and numerous nieces and nephews.

DOUGLAS, Beatrice A. – A memorial service for Beatrice A. (D'Aprile) Douglas of Pahrump, Nev., formerly of Bellingham, will be at 11 a.m. Sept 29 at St. Monica on Mercer Island. A reception to celebrate her life will follow at the home of her son Frank Mandarano. Mrs. Douglas died of complications caused from open heart surgery on Friday, Aug. 4, 2000 in Las Vegas. She was 84. Born May 13, 1916 in Bellingham, she was a devote Catholic. Mrs. Douglas was a homemaker and lived on Mercer Island from 1978 to 1999. Mrs. Douglas was a member and former president of the Eagles. She enjoyed organizing social activities for the elderly. Survivors include sons Frank Mandarano of Mercer Island, Robert Damery of Auburn and Mike Douglas of Woodward, Okla.; daughter Luczrecia Cudby of Pahrump; and 13 grandchildren. Arrangements are by Palm Mortuary of Las Vegas.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Sep 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DOUGLAS, Donna Claire - Services for Donna Claire Douglas of Bellingham will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Salvation Army. Mrs. Douglas died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999. She was 70. Born May 22, 1929, to Clair and Laura (Johnson) Duncan in Bellingham, she graduated from Bellingham High School in 1947. Mrs. Douglas worked as a civil service telephone operator in Alaska and as a telephone operator for Bellingham Bell for 10 years. Survivors include her husband, Homer, of the family home sons Randall Chenoweth and John G. Douglas, both of Bellingham, and Robert S. Chenoweth of Austin, Texas daughter Donna Buesser of Bellingham sister Jerry Partlow of Bellingham 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

DOUGLAS, Fern Marie - Memorial services for Fern Marie Douglas of Bellingham will be held in Quincy at a later date. Mrs. Douglas died Tuesday, July 20, 1999, at Bellingham Care Center. She was 93. Born April 8, 1906, to Robert and Katie (Janovsky) Olds in Connell, she attended grade school in Quincy and Normal School in Ellensburg. Mrs. Douglas worked as a cook at Pioneer Grade School for many years and moved to Bellingham in 1988. She married Joseph Douglas. He died in 1983. Survivors include daughters Marie Taylor of Maple Falls and Fae Jacobs of Alabama, sister Fae Ingraham of Oregon, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

DOUGLAS, Victor L., IV, age 46 of Bellingham, died peacefully in the company of family and friends December 3, 1997 at Sehome Park Care Center. Vic was born February 2, 1951 in Great Falls, Montana to Victor L. Douglas Sr. and the late Frances Shaw Douglas. The family first lived in Lincoln, Montana where Vic attended elementary school with his brothers and sisters. The family moved to Stevensville, MT, where he graduated from Stevensville High School in 1969 and attended Ricks College. After college Vic and his brother Rick traveled widely while in business as custom pool fabricators. Vic moved to Mount Vernon in 1980 where he was employed for several years as facilities manager for the Skagit Co. Fair Grounds. He later worked in the dairy industry, also for Schwann's and most recently Grizzlie Imports. Vic enjoyed people very much as evidenced by his employment and social activities. Many friends and acquaintances were touched by his kindness and affection for others. Vic opened his heart and doors to family members, sharing his home, finances and mostly his love in their times of need. Vic and his siblings, took a trip down memory lane in 1996, revisiting their roots in Lincoln, seeing the land they were raised in, walking the river beds they waded through on their way to school, picking up agate treasures. They reminisced with their great aunt Martha enjoying the stories she shard, seeing the townspeople and remembering old friends. Vic took up skydiving with his sister in 1994, and visited the Mayan ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula in 1996 while on a Mexico cruise.

Survivors include his father and step-mother Victor and Elizabeth Douglas of Victor, Montana; brothers and sisters-in-law Richard and Sherri Douglas of Gaston, Oregon, Gilbert and Debbie Douglas of Kirkland, Washington, Greg Douglas of Mt. Vernon and Curtis and Sherry Douglas of Orem, Utah; sisters and brothers-in-law Mary and Donald Verrue of Florence, Montana, Marci Douglas of Lyman, Washington, Steve Westfall of Bothell, Washington, Blair and Duane Lund of Helena, Montana, and Sara and Kirk Peterson of Dayton, Oregon. The extended family includes 23 nieces and nephews. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 1997 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, James Street Chapel, Bellingham. Interment will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, December 8, 1997 at Victor Cemetery, Victor, Montana. Arrangements are under the direction of Westford Funeral Home.

DOUMA, Johanna, age 95, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 22, 2011. A lifelong Lynden resident, she was born December 15, 1915, to Cornelius and Marie (Van Mersbergen) Jager, at Worthen Station on Northwood Road. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Pete of 66 years in 2005; son, Kenneth in 1968. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Dora Stremler, Minnie Boon and Hilda DeYoung, brother, John Jager and sisters-in-law, Winnie De Vries and Nellie Andriesen. Johanna is survived by daughter, Connie (Dave) Burns; son, Dean (Gail) Douma; daughter in-law, Joyce Langley (Dave); 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; sister, Marie (Hank) Kaemingk; sisters-in-law, Sophia Van Wyk and Klazina Carl. She was a long time member of Third Christian Reformed Church, where on August 1, 1939, Johanna married Peter Douma, and they were the first couple to marry in the church. Together, they owned and operated Lynden Sheet Metal for many years. Best known as "Grandma Jo" to family and friends, she was the "volunteer extraordinaire" in her church, Lynden Christian School and the community. Johanna's hobbies included ceramics, quilting, sewing and also doing the finish work on Pete's woodworking projects. Johanna's family is thankful for the loving care given their mom these past few months by Kim Honorof, at Among Friends Adult Family Home. Visitation hours are Thursday, August 25, 4-7 p.m., at Gillies Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, August 26, 1:15 p.m at Monumenta Cemetery followed by a 2 p.m. memorial service at Third Christian Reformed Church, 514 Liberty Street, Lynden.

DOUMA, Kenneth Lee - Funeral services for Kenneth Lee Douma, 27, Lynden, will be conducted by the Rev. Donald J. Negan at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Third Christian Reformed Church of Lynden. Mr. Douma died in a fall from a silo Saturday (May 18, 1968). He had lived in the Lynden area all his life and was a member of Third Christian Reformed Church. Surviving are his widow, Joyce, and three children, Shawn, Rachelle and Heidi, all at home; a brother, Dean of Calvin College; a sister, Mrs. David Burns of Grand Rapids, Mich., and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Douma of Lynden. Burial will be in Monumenta Cemetery under direction of Gillies Funeral Home.

DOWD, Eileen P. - Rosary will be said for Eileen P. Dowd, 60, at 7 p.m. today at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Prayer services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, immediately followed by burial at Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Dowd, of 3613 Rusley Drive, died Tuesday (April 25, 1989) in Bellingham. She was born April 17, 1929, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and had lived in Whatcom County since 1974. Her husband, Thomas, died in 1979 in Bellingham. A retired store manager, Mrs. Dowd was a member of Assumption Catholic Church. She enjoyed shopping in malls, reading, gardening and growing house plants. Survivors include two sons, Wayne and Thomas Dowd of Bellingham; one daughter, Doreen Chapin of Bellingham; one brother, John Parker of California; one sister, Lillian Maxwell McCue of New York; eight grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

DOWERS, Dann, formerly of Bellingham, died at his home in Apollo Beach, Fla., Thursday, Aug. 28, 1997. He was 57. He was born April 24, 1940, to Chester and Mary Dowers in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Mr. Dowers owned and operated Dowers Construction in Bellingham and retired from construction in 1993. After retiring, he moved to Florida and operated the Java Club restaurant. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Survivors include sons David Dowers of Tampa, Fla., and Mike Dowers of Ferndale; daughters Shelly Bacon of Spokane and Keri Hintgen of Bellingham; brother Jack Dowers of Coeur d'Alene; sisters Donna Jancura of Ephrata and Liz Pantaleffe of Seattle; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

DOWNES, Louis Charles A., age 75, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clifford H. Carr, of 2316 Cornwall Avenue, Wednesday, April 23, (1947). Mr. Downes had been a resident of this community for the past five years and was a retired shipping clerk for the Hudson Bay Co., Ltd. Surviving relatives, aside from the daughter, are two grandchildren, Mrs. Phillip Stoddard, of Bellingham, and Miss Louise Kirk, of Pullman, and one great-grandson, Kirk Stoddard of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth.

DOWNEY, Rita Marie, age 79, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Thursday, March 13, 1997. Born October 2, 1917 in Hinkley, Minnesota to Charles and Gertrude (Aydt) Robertson, she has been a resident of Whatcom County since 1948; member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ferndale, WA. Preceded in death by daughter, Elizabeth Rolfing and son-in-law, Jud Demuth. She is survived by children, Robert Downey, Zoie Demuth, both of Bellingham, Mary Norris of Kent, WA, Kathy and husband Albert Vosberg of Seattle, WA, Mark Downey of Kelso, WA; Fred and wife Jackie Downey of Custer, WA; 23 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brother, Alan Aydt of St. Paul, MN; sister, Ruthmary Babb of Mesa, AZ. Funeral Service Monday, March 17, 1997, 2:00 p.m., Jones-Moles Funeral Home, with Deacon George Ficken, St. Joseph Catholic Church of Ferndale, officiating. Burial Bayview Cemetery. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

DOWNIE, Jack Michael went to be with the Lord April 3rd, 2005. He was 83. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Doris; daughters Colleen McGinnis (husband John Rutherford) and Shawn Richards. He is also survived by grandchildren Eric McGinnis (wife Debbie), Christian McGinnis, Megan Richards, & Kyle Richards. Jack was born in Bellingham at the family home on Meridian St. on Jan. 5, 1922. He graduated from Bellingham High and then served briefly in the Marines. He retired from the Post Office after 35 years of service. Jack was an avid track and field enthusiast and he and Doris attended several Olympic Games. He also loved the Huskies, Mariners, and college basketball. He loved to tell stories and always greeted everyone with a tale or two. Jack was a member of the N. W. Baptist Church where he was an usher and active in the Seniors Group until his health declined. Memorial Services will be held at N. W. Baptist Church on Friday, April 8 at 11 a.m. with Ryan Jensema officiating, followed by a reception at the church. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Service Broadway at Eldridge.

DOWNING, Roy E., age 88 of Lynden, died at St. Joseph Hospital on Monday, January 22. Roy was born in Iola, Kansas on August 11, 1918 and had been a Lynden area resident for the past twenty-eight years. He is survived by his wife Clora, son Roy Thomas Downing, two granddaughters, six great-grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters. At his request, no services will be held. Arrangements and cremation are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jan 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DOWNING, William, age 78 of Bellingham, passed away May 8, 2004. Private Family Services will be held at Bayview Cemetery on Wednesday, May 12, 2004. He is preceded in death by grandson Corey Downing. William is survived by his wife, Vi Downing; son Dan (Kathi) Downing; son Dave Downing and companion Wendy; daughter-in-law Sue Downing; grandsons Michael and Brian Downing.

DOYLE, Shawn Thomas Rex, born October 19, 1976, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2006 in Rainier. He is survived by his parents Gregory and Jacqueline (Van Horn) Doyle; his wife Sandra, and son Coby; brother and sister Jeffrey and Bonnie Robinson; and many friends. Rest in peace, beloved son.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 May 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DRAFS, Jack – A memorial service for Jack Drafs of Sedro-Woolley will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Jones-Moles Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Al Archer officiating. Mr. Drafs died Friday, March 31, 2000 at his home in Glenhaven. He was 81. Born Oct 18, 1918, to Marian (Erdmann) and Ludwig Drafs in Rice Lake, Wis., he moved to Washington state in the late 1930s. On March 11, 1939, he married Georgia Robinson. During World War II, he served as a member of the Army Engineers and then the American Jungle Fighters in the South Pacific. He received the Army of Occupation Medal, Japan Meritorious Unit Award, Philippine Liberation and Asiatic Pacific Theater service medals and Victory Medal and the Bronze Service Star. Mr. Drafs worked as a carpenter and builder. He taught evening classes at Bellingham Technical College for seven years. He also taught classes on the Lummi and Nooksack reservations. Mr. Drafs served on the Architectural and Zoning Committee and Board of Directors at Glenhaven Lakes Club from 1972 to 1988. He was a Silver Run Grange member for 24 years and a member of Carpenters Local 756 for 57 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors. Survivors include his wife of 61 years of the family home; son Alan G. Drafs of Bellingham; sister Tillie Gerber of Olympia; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DRAFS, John Michael, age 56, passed away May 2, 1997. He is survived by his sons, Timothy B. Drafs, and Bradly J. Drafs, both of Bellingham; mother, Dorothy M. Drafs, Bellingham; brother, Wilbur E. Drafs, Burlington, WA; grandchildren, Lance and Leanna Drafs; cousin, Alan G. Drafs, Bellingham; numerous other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father Louie and brother Terrance. John was born January 2, 1941, in Bellingham, to Louie and Dorothy M. (Robinson) Drafs. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1959. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. In 1968 he moved to Aberdeen, WA where he was employed by Grays Harbor P.U.D. John retired in 1996 as Chief Financial Officer. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 7, 1997, 1:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 Texas St. Pastor Douglas A. Iben officiating. Private inurnment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

DUB, Flora L. Worthan, 82, of Bellingham, WA formerly of Boise, passed away September 28, 1997 in a Bellingham Hospital. A graveside service will be held Friday, October 3, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cloverdale Cemetery, Boise, ID. Rev. Michael L. Treat of Word of Life Christian Center will officiate. Mrs. Dub was born January 29, 1915 in Elmo, MO to Phoebe Alexander and Henry Horn. She was the youngest of nine children. Flora married Russell Worthan in 1934. They resided in Elmo, MO and later moved to Boise, ID. They enjoyed fishing and spending time with their family. Flora was employed for 28 years as secretary to the Boise City Fire Chief. Flora was Boise City employee of the year in 1971. She retired in 1976 after being secretary to three Fire Chiefs. She was a member of the Lady Elks, The Eagles, and the First Methodist Church of Boise. After Flora's first husband died she married Victor Dub. She and Vic enjoyed traveling and they resided in his home town of Bellingham, WA. Flora was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be missed by all those who loved her. She is survived by her husband Victor Dub of Bellingham; her son Skip Worthan and his wife LeeAnn of Boise; two grandchildren Jon Worthan of Boise, and Mollie Clark and her husband John of Kuna, ID and a great-grandchild Austin Clark, and numerous nieces, nephews, and in-laws. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell Worthan, her parents Phoebe and Henry Horn, all of her brothers and sisters. Services under the direction of Alden-Waggoner Funeral Home.

DUB, Mary Josephine - Rosary for Mary Josephine Dub, 63, 4648 Pacific Highway, will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. She died Friday (Nov. 2, 1984). Mass of Christian Burial will be at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday at Assumption Church, with the Rev. John Madigan as celebrant. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation hours are after noon Monday and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. She was born March 14, 1921, in Stockton, Calif., and had lived in the Bellingham area 30 years. She was a member of Assumption Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband Victor, two sons, a daughter, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
(From the Bellingham Herald, November 5, 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DUBOIS, Charley D., of Bellingham, WA, a lifetime county resident, passed away Friday, November 14, 1997. He was 66. Mr. DuBois was born January 26, 1931, in Sumas to Charley Preston and Zella Raymond DuBois. On Nov. 26, 1952 he married Jacqueline R. (Jacci) Beardsley in Bellingham, WA. He served with the U.S. Air Force during the Berlin Air Lift and the Korean conflict and attended Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife Jacci of the family home; 3 sons, Curtis T. DuBois of Bellingham, Craig P. DuBois of St. Anthony, Idaho and Jay O. DuBois of Bellingham; 3 grandsons; 3 sisters, Beatrice Amos, May Roosa and Bernadine Chervenock, all of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Monday, November 17, 1997, 11 a.m. at Bayview Cemetery with Reverend Douglas Iben, officiating.

DUERKSEN, Norman E. – A memorial service for Norman "Norm" E. Duerksen of Lummi Island will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Rex Watt officiating. A reception will follow in the Whatcom Room at the funeral home. Mr. Duerksen died Tuesday, July 11, 2000 in Bellingham. He was 69. Born Nov 30, 1930 to George and Bertha (Schultz) Duerksen in Dinuba, Calif., he graduated from Ferndale High School in 1948. Mr. Duerksen owned Custer Auto Body for 27 years. In 1978, he retired to Lummi Island, where he served on the Lummi Island Scenic Estates Board of Directors and the Lummi Island Volunteer Fire Department. He later became the water treatment manager and was caretaker for Scenic Estates until this year, when Scenic Estates honored him by name the marina "The Norman Duerksen Marina." Mr. Duerksen helped start the Grandview Golf Course, was a charter member of the Bellingham Yacht Club and a member of the Squalicum Yacht Club. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. A commercial fisher, he also fished for sport. His wife of 39 years, Ruth, and son William "Billy" Duerksen died previously. Survivors include daughter Catherine L. Unick of Ferndale; son James Norman Duerksen of Bellingham; longtime partner Jackie Kehoe of Lummi Island; and three grandchildren. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation & Burial of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Jul 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DUERKSEN, Ruth M. – A memorial service for Ruth M. Duerksen of Custer will be at 11 am Tuesday at Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale, with Rex Watt officiating. Mrs. Duerksen died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, at her home. She was 68. Mrs. Duerksen was born Sept 4, 1931 to Frank and Mary (Ruff) Eagle in Yakima. Her son William Duerksen died in 1996. An avid reader and birdwatcher, she enjoyed clam digging, fishing and crabbing, cooking and socializing. Survivors include daughter Catherine Unick of Ferndale; son James Norman Duerksen of Bellingham; brother Frank Eagle of Kirkland; former husband of 39 years, Norm Duerksen of Lummi Island; three grandchildren; and many other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 May 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DUFFIN, Richard A. – Masses for Richard A. Duffin of Marysville, Calif., and Sudden Valley will be celebrated this Sunday at Assumption and Sacred Heart Catholic churches. A memorial service was held Friday at Beale Air Force Base Chapel in Marysville. Mr. Duffin died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000 at his home. He was 54. Born in September of 1946 to Ruth and Robert W. Duffin Sr. in Chicago, he lived in Sudden Valley part of the year for the past few years. Mr. Duffin graduated from the University of Nevada in Reno, and earned advanced degrees from University of California, Davis. Mr. Duffin worked as a civil engineer with the U.S. Air Force Command at Beale Air Force Base. Mr. Duffin was a lifetime member of the Society for Civil Engineers. Survivors include son Timothy Duffin of Sacramento, Calif.; parents of Sudden Valley; brothers Michael E. Duffin of Bellingham and Robert W. Duffin Jr. of Jewett, Texas; and sisters Kerri Ann White of Lake Stevens and Catherine R. Duffin of Titusville, Fla.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Nov 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DUFTON, William Carl "Dave" age 72 of Blaine, passed away Dec. 20, 1997. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with an engineering degree and married Elisabeth Christine Maehler September 6, 1947. This September, Dave and Christine celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with friends and family. Dave was a professional mechanical engineer. His career in the forest products industry included work for B.C. Forest Products, Frick Company, Chipper Machines, Chip-N-Saw, Lignex Group/Hawker Siddely, and Crown Zellerbach. For the past ten years, Dave operated a rental management/service Co. for Semiahmoo Homes, Inc. He was president of the Engineering Undergraduate Society in University. Dave was a long time member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Elks Club, Bellingham Yacht Club, Birch Bay Village Yacht Club, Kinsmen Club, and Vancouver Yacht Club. Dave was holder of several U.S. Patents for wood product machinery. He will be remembered as the best husband and father in the world. Dave always had a smile on his face and a good word for everyone who came into contact with him. He is survived by his wife, Christine of the family home; son and daughter-in-law Carl W. R. and Diane A. Dufton of Blaine; granddaughter, Shelby Victoria Dutton of Blaine; sister-in-law Inge Bremer of Pender Harbour, B.C.; nieces, Solveigh Harrison of Pender Harbour, B.C., Ingrid Grainge, Pender Harbour, B.C., Cynthia Varney, Vancouver, B.C.; nephews Brian Varney of Victoria, B.C. and George Varney of Vancouver, B.C. At Dave's request, an informal gathering of friends and family will be held early in the New Year. We will miss you Dave.

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DUMAS, Joyce Edith of Birch Bay Village died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1997. She was 63. A service will be held in Calgary, Alb. Born Jan. 8, 1934, to John and Lucy Cowan Thomas in Calgary, she lived in Whatcom County for seven years. Survivors include her husband, Georges, of the family home, daughters Kim Anfinson of Richmond, B.C., and Patti Hutchinson of Kamloops, B.C., sister Elaine Budgen of Langley, B.C., brothers Sonny Thomas of Coos Bay, Ore., and Ken Thomas of Calgary, one grandchild and other relatives. Arrangements are by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

DUNCAN, Cecil O. of 1200 Lincoln Street, Bellingham, WA, died Thursday, March 27, (1997) at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 81. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, April 1, 1997, 2:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home in Bellingham. Born on January 30, 1916 in Winfield, Kansas to Andrew and May Duncan, he moved to the West Coast in 1925. He grew up in Bellingham where he graduated from Whatcom High School in 1934. He was one of four children. He married Marjorie Heller Larson in 1945 in Bellingham. Mr. Duncan served in the U.S. Navy during WWII; owned and operated a service station at Nugent's Corner and later Maple Falls General Store until 1949. They moved to Bellingham until 1955 when they built and operated a hunting and fishing resort at Nimpo Lake, B.C. Since 1969 they have resided in Abbotsford, B.C., Canada and presently Bellingham. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ralph Duncan and Ellis Duncan; sister Marie Schoolcraft. Survived by his spouse, Marjorie, of the family home; 2 children, William Larson of Renton, WA and Margaret Swanson of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

DUNCAN, Myrtle A., age 81, of Ferndale, passed away Thursday, Nov. 13, 1997, at Christian Health Care Center in Lynden. She was born Sept. 6, 1916, on Lummi Island the daughter of Mikal and Nikoline (Jacobsen) Christensen. Mrs. Duncan graduated from Meridian High School in 1934 and was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. She married Ellis Duncan on June 19, 1937, in Whatcom County. Mrs. Duncan was a lifelong homemaker and belonged to Laurel Community Baptist Church and Ferndale Garden Club. Survived by daughters, Claudia Tromp of Ferndale, Karen Flagg of Twisp, Barbara Smith of Ferndale; son, Alan Duncan of Ferndale; step-daughter, Shirley Shaw of Eureka, CA; brothers, Roy and Jack Christensen of Bellingham; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and numerous other family members. Mrs. Duncan was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis, on Dec. 13, 1966, and her four brothers, Carsten, Orville, Melvin and Pride. A funeral service will be held Mon., Nov. 17, 1:00 p.m. at Laurel Community Baptist Church, 162 W. Laurel Rd., Bellingham with Rev. Robert Cameron officiating. Burial at Greenacres Memorial Park.

DUNDAS, Cecelia L. "Gracie", age 78 of Bellingham, WA died at her home June 6, 2000. She was born September 6, 1921 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada to Peter and Mable (Miewald) Bagan. Grace graduated from Everett High School in 1939. She worked for Boeing Co. until retiring in 1965. She has lived in Bellingham since 1979. Grace was a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary. She enjoyed going to the senior center, playing bridge, cooking, reading, sports, and spending time with her family and friends. Survived by her sons James Dundas and wife Lorna of Bellingham, K. Bruce Dundas of Bellingham, Donald Dundas and wife Denice of Renton, WA; daughters Joanne and husband Ron Skrzeca of Scottsdale, AZ, Patti and husband Rick Monrean of Bellingham; sisters Pat Leinhart, Teresa Puckett and Bernette Thornlund all of Marysville and Bridget Mathes of Coeur d'Alene, ID; 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. You are welcome to the "Celebration of Grace's Life" Friday, June 16, 2000, 6 to 10 p.m. at Squalicum Yacht Club, Harbor Loop Drive, Bellingham Marina. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home. [aka Cecelia L. Bagan-Dundas]
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jun 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DUNDAS, James Michael "Jimmy" died early Saturday morning, December 2, 2000. Born in Seattle on January 18, 1947 to Hal and Grace. He was 53. Jim had been a Bellingham resident since the nineteen seventies. Jim along with his wife and partner, Lorna, owed and operated Dundas Electrical Contractors. Jim was a master electrician, although electricity was a vocation, his true passions were his family and friends. Jim delighted in attending sporting activities that involved his son Brian and nephew Jamie Monrean. Jim was an avid golfer, desperately trying to "break 90". He loved surreal and abstract paintings. Over the years he created numerous canvases of beauty, humor and introspection. He enjoyed the quietude of his "cabin" on Guemes Island, where friends and family partook of his generous hospitality, gourmet meals, wine tasting, and oenology lessons, followed by countess hours of tantalizing metaphysical conversation. Jim will be dearly missed by his wife Lorna; sons Brian and Brad, daughter Tricia, son-in-law Jimmy and pride and joy, his granddaughter Tana Grace; brothers Bruce and Don; sisters, Patty Monrean and Joanne Skrzecz; numerous nieces, nephews, co-workers, in-laws, outlaws, and special friends, John, Jean, Bob, Lana and Johnny O. It has been said, "From birth to death, naught exists but the interval." Jimmy enjoyed the interval with a fervent zest for life, love and laughter. Those of us fortunate to have shared that interval with Jim, will surely lament, that the interval was much too short. Jimmy D., we will truly mis you. The Dundas Family invites you to a tribute to Jimmy's life Sunday, December 10, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Aftermath Club, 1300 Broadway, Bellingham, WA. Arrangements by Valley Funeral & Cremation Service.

DUNDEN, Beryl K., 4036 Wynn Road, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1993, at a Bellingham care center. She was 88. She was born March 2, 1904, in Seattle to William and Olive Miller Keith. She worked in the Seattle area as a medical assistant and later with the Seattle Post-Intelligencer newspaper before moving to Bellingham in 1966. She was known for her artistic creativity and enjoyed her home, animals and garden. Survivors include daughters Robin Andersen of Bellingham, Linnet Botkin of Snoqualmie Pass; and three grandsons and one granddaughter. She will be buried in private family services Feb. 24 at Acacia Cemetery in Seattle. Arrangements by Jerns Leveck Funeral Chapel.

DUNIGAN, Alice H., 66, of 4915 Samish Way, died Thursday (Nov. 5, 1987) in Bellingham. Mrs. Dunigan was born Oct. 23, 1921, in Kansas City, Mo., and in 1937 married Harold Dunigan, who is now deceased. She moved to Bellingham in 1979. Mrs. Dunigan was a member of Assumption Catholic Church. Survivors include her mother, Ethel Chilcott of Kent; two sons, Harold Dunigan, Jr., of California and Keith Dunigan of Tacoma; three daughters, Marla Rodgers and Sharon Hazen of Bellingham and Gloria Elmore of Renton; a brother, James E. Copple of Renton; 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. A Christian prayer service will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Jerns & LeVeck, with the Rev. Justin Garvey officiating. Burial will be at Bayview Cemetery.

DUNKIN, Forrest S. "Jack" of Yakima died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 1997, at Providence Yakima Medical Center. He was 81. A graveside inurnment service will be at 11 a.m. Sept. 15 at Greenacres Memorial Park. Born April 10, 1916, to Carl and Julia Altizer Dunkin in Lucerne, Mo., he was raised in Missouri. Mr. Dunkin lived in Cheyenne, Wyo., before moving to Washington 50 years ago. He moved to Yakima in 1991. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice; a son, Carl Dunkin; a grandson, Nicholas Trahan; and brothers John Dunkin, Max Dunkin and Bill Dunkin. Survivors include his wife, Pearl, of Yakima; sons Jack Dunkin of Seattle and Tom Dunkin of Newport, Ore.; daughters Joanne Martenson of Bellevue, Barbara Creswell of Clarkston and Pam Trahan of Bellevue; brother Jim Dunkin of Oregon; sisters Mary Howard of Arizona, Donna Reese of Kansas, Nadine Klinginsmith of Missouri and Glenda Putnam, Anita Flanders, Jean Morris and JoSue Delp, all of Illinois; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

DUNLAP, Alice MacHeffey, aged 76, route 1, died at the family home Thursday (June 13, 1940) following a long illness. Mrs. Dunlap, who came to Whatcom county in 1928, was a member of the First Presbyterian church, Catherine Campbell circle Ladies' Aid and the Missionary society. She had been a school teacher at Winnipeg, Canada, in her earlier days. Surviving are her husband, Hugh B. Dunlap; one daughter, Miss Florence A. Dunlap, Bremerton, and one brother, Charles MacHeffey, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Isaac Ward at the Harlow-Hollingsworth chapel Saturday, June 15, at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Greenacres Memorial park.

DUNLAP, Frances B. – A memorial service for Frances B. Dunlap of Bellingham will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church. Mrs. Dunlap died Thursday, Jan 13, 2000. She was 78. Born May 8, 1921, to John and Edith Burton in Sumas, she graduated from Nooksack-Sumas High School. Mrs. Dunlap served in the Navy Cadet Corp as a nurse in 1942. In 1944 she graduated from St. Lukes Nursing School. Mrs. Dunlap worked as a nurse in San Francisco and Florida. She later returned to Bellingham where she worked for a dentist for a few years before moving back to California, where she worked for another 20 years. She retired in 1985 and returned to Bellingham. She enjoyed traveling and reading. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, brother Jack Burton and one great-niece. Survivors include brother Max Burton, two nephews and three nieces. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jan 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DUNN, Nicole M. Fisher, age 19 died Sunday Oct. 12, 1997 in Ogden, Utah. She was born May 9, 1978 in Fairbanks, Alaska. She is the beloved daughter of Michael A. and Shelly Fisher of N. Ogden, Utah. She is survived by her parents and two brothers, Michael Brian and Mathew Fisher, all of the family home; grandparents Norman and Ruth Long of Custer, Fred Fisher of Bellingham and Gene Stimpson of Mesa, AZ; great grandmother Caroline Haugen of Bellingham. Nicole had many aunts, uncles and cousins in Whatcom Co. and she enjoyed many visits here. She graduated from Weber High School and Steven Henager College in Ogden, Utah. Nicole was an exceptional student and graduated with many academic honors and awards. She was named "Who's Who" in America by the National Honor Society for gifted students. She was the youngest student in Utah to complete high school and college at her age. She loved the medical field and enjoyed a promising career. Nicole was employed at Lakeview Hospital in Ogden as a surgical technician, her goal was to become a physician and surgeon. She was also involved in sports and was team captain for the varsity basketball team. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 17, at Leavitts Chapel of Flowers Mortuary in Ogden, Utah with interment at Leavitts Aultorest Memorial Park.

DUNN, Robert Eugene, age 75, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Thursday, January 23, 1997. Born January 21, 1922 in Bellingham to William and Jennie (Croscup) Dunn, he was a life resident of Bellingham; U.S. Army, WWII veteran, participated in the "Battle of the Bulge," married Lorrayne M. Brumm, July 28, 1950, in Bellingham; served with the Bellingham Police Department from 1953 until 1977, retiring as Captain; member of BPOE Lodge #194; Wm. Matthews Post #1585 V.F.W.; Albert J. Hamilton Post #7, American Legion. He enjoyed hiking, fishing, hunting, travel and was an accomplished nature photographer. Above all, he loved his family. Preceded in death by daughter, Karen Frick; brothers, John Dunn and Ted Dunn; sister, Marie Jacobson. Survived by his wife, Lorrayne, of Bellingham; daughters, Roberta and husband Sam Finkbonner of Bellingham, Charmayne and husband Lew Forsyth of Seattle, Robin and husband Ed Lofquist of Deming; grandchildren, Renee and Cruz Muniz, Robert and wife Erin Finkbonner, Ramona Finkbonner, all of Bellingham, Ruthie and husband Hal Bronkema of Sumas, WA, Dale Sandstron, Beck Sandstrom, both of Bellingham, Lance Cpl. Daryl Forsyth/Colglazier USMC, North Island, CA; son-in-law, David Frick of Bellingham; 4 great-grandchildren, Alexandria Finkbonner, Samantha Finkbonner, Charles Muniz, Celena Muniz, all of Bellingham; brother, William Dunn of Sumas; 3 sisters, Muriel Doxie of Seattle, Wilma Winters of Yakima, WA, Marge Kerley of Coos Bay, OR; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Monday, January 27, 1997, 3:00 p.m. Jones-Moles Funereal Home with Reverend Al Currier officiating. Cremation. Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

DUNNIGAN, Eva Mary, age 90 of Bellingham, died November 9, 1997 at Bellingham Health Care. She was born April 5, 1907 in Cranbrook, B.C., Canada to William and Marie (Frigault) DeGrace. Mrs. Dunnigan came to Bellingham in 1918 and was a 1924 graduate if Assumption Catholic High School. Eva married Bernard Dunnigan in Bellingham in 1933. She worked as head clerk for the Selective Service System at the outbreak of World War II retiring after twenty five years. Mrs. Dunnigan was a member of the National Assoc. of Retired Federal Employees, Elks Club, A.A.R.P., and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed music, sewing, home making, painting, cooking and traveling. Eva will always be loved and remembered by her family and all who knew her. Preceded in death by her son, John Dunnigan in 1980, sister, Ida DeGrace, brothers, Fred DeGrasse (sic), Joe DeGrace, and Valerie DeGrace. Survived by her husband, Bernard V. Dunnigan of the family home; son Donald Dunnigan and wife Diane of Tacoma; daughter, Colleen Copland of Bellingham; grandchildren, Steven Dunnigan of Dana Pt., CA, David Dunnigan of Maple Valley, WA, Michael Copland and wife Brenda of Stanford, CA, Christopher Copland and wife Dawn of Bothell, WA, Gregory Copland and wife Nancy of Aliso Viejo, CA, Karen Hemmett and husband Bob of Poulsbo, WA; seven great-grandchildren, Katherine, Elizabeth, Christopher, Megan, Andrew, Riley, and Taylor Copland. Prayer vigil will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel 7:00 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 14, 1997 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

DUPPENTHALER, Inez M. died Tuesday, July 29, 1997, at her home in Sedro-Woolley. She was 63. At her request, there will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park with Chaplain Wayne Stiles officiating. She was born in Bellingham on April 15, 1934, to Byron and Alta Young. She graduated from Bellingham High school in 1952 and began a career in retail sales. In a career change, she began interior decoration and graduated from the Chicago School of Interior Decoration in 1962. She was employed for many years at Stockton's Interiors in Bellingham. Mrs. Duppenthaler had a lengthy association with the Fraternal Order of Eagles. She participated in the Eagles Auxiliary Drill Team for more than 20 years, won three national championships, and coached a junior drill team for seven years. She returned to the Skagit Valley and, later retired as office manager for a sister-in-law, Dr. Nora Young in 1995. Mrs. Duppenthaler enjoyed outdoor activities and camping with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Byron Young, in 1975, and a brother, Hary Young, in 1991. Survivors include her husband Delbert Duppenthaler of the family home; three daughters, Debbie Klineman of Bellingham, Shannon Lanius of Belgrade, Mont., and Tonja Hyler of Sedro-Woolley; three stepchildren, Linda Shields of Maple Valley and David and Steven Duppenthaler of Bellingham; her mother, Alta Young Tucker of Burlington; a sister Shari Mitchell of Sedro-Woolley; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. Arrangements under the direction of Greenacres Funeral Home & Crematorium.

DUPPENTHALER, William Edwin, age 77, who resided at 1906 Wilson Street, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, May 30, (1955). Mr. Duppenthaler who resided here for the past 55 years, was a member of the St. James Presbyterian Church. He leaves to survive one sister, Emma Sander of Bellingham. Five brothers, Alfred Duppenthaler of Seattle, Paul of Steillacum, Edward of Tacoma, John of Everett and Albert of Bellingham. Rev. Harold K. Lawrence, pastor of St. James Presbyterian Church will officiate at the funeral services Thursday, June 2, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. The following nephews will act as pallbearers: Leroy, Melvin and Darwin Sander, and Louis, Robert and George Duppenthaler. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

DURHAM, Adam W. - Services for swimming pool contractor Adam W. Durham, 71, of 3104 Plymouth Drive will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Assumption Church, with the Rev. John Madigan officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Durham died Friday (March 17, 1989) at St. Joseph Hospital after a long illness. He was born June 23, 1917, in Ottawa, Ontario. He moved to Bellingham with his family when he was a boy. On March 2, 1942 Mr. Durham married Eva Elizabeth Jones in Monterey, Calif. He retired as a U. S. Army major in 1959 after 24 years of military service. He also worked as a swimming pool contractor. Survivors include his wife; a son, Adam W. Durham Jr., and two daughters, Patty Spowers and Dorothy Callan, all of California; a brother, Robert Durham of Portland, Ore.; and three grandchildren. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

DURHAM, Richard Roy, aged 27 years, passed away at the Port Angeles General Hospital November 1, (1933) as the result of an accident. Surviving relatives are his wife, one daughter and two sons, of Sappho; mother, Mrs. Frank Hyler, of Maple Falls; three sisters, Mrs. Grant Nugent, of Bellingham; Mrs. Dennis Frost and Miss Roxy Hyler, Maple Falls; two brothers, Ralph Durham and Fred Durham, of Granite Falls. Graveside services will be held at Maple Falls, Sunday, November 5, at 1 o'clock.

DURHAM, Thomas A. Jr. - A memorial service for Thomas A. Durham Jr. of 2408 Lynn St. will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Bellingham. His ashes will be placed in Bayview Cemetery with military honors at 3:p.m. Saturday. Mr. Durham died of heart disease Tuesday, March 4, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 58. Born Jan. 4, 1939, to Thomas and Olga Durham in Bellingham, he was a lifetime resident. He married Karen Paulsen on Aug. 31, 1984, in Bellingham. A graduate of Bellingham High School, the U.S. Air Force Academy and Stanford University, Mr. Durham retired as an aerospace engineer from the Air Force. He was a founding board member and executive director of the Sean Humphrey House and a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, U.S. Air Force Association, Collie Club of America, American Kennel Club and served as secretary with the Whatcom County Democrats. His hobbies included raising and showing collies, baseball and politics. Mr. Durham was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of Bellingham, sister Kristin Zuanich of Bellingham and two nieces. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

DURHAM, Winifred (sic) C. Durham, age 90, of Kendall, passed away Sunday, July 23, (1967). A sixty-seven year resident of this area, Mr. Durham was a retired cook and attended Kendall Community Church. Survivors are: three daughters, Mrs. Caroline M. Onkels of this City; Mrs. Joseph C. Ristine of Acme; Mrs. Donald E. Parcher of Lynden; and four sons: Merle R. of Port Angeles, Wn.; Howard E. of Redwood City, Calif., Harold A. at home; and Winifred (sic) C. of Beaverton, Ore.; there are 24 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Services will be conducted by Rev. Father John B. Winn, Wednesday, July 26 at 10:00 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Kendall Cemetery.
(Extracted by Robert Witherspoon)

DURONSO, Cecil H. Sr. – At his request, there will be no services for Cecil H. Duronso Sr. of Bellingham. Mr. Duronso died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000 in Bellingham. He was 75. Born April 9, 1925 to Harry and Mary Duronso in Lynden, he was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Mr. Duronso attended Kendall Grade School and Mount Baker High School through the 12th grade. He played basketball. Mr. Duronso married Wanda Lea Gering. Mr. Duronso worked as a logger and was a partner in his brother's shake mill in Kendall and roofing company, installing their own product from 1955 to 1971. He worked in building construction in Washington and Alaska from 1971 until his retirement. He loved sport fishing in lakes, rivers and saltwater and fishing in Alaska. Survivors include his wife of the family home; son Cecil H. Duronso Jr. of Ferndale; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Nov 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

DUTTON, Imogene 'Jean' age 73 of Bellingham, passed away September 20, 1997 in St. Joseph Hospital. Mrs. Dutton was born July 10, 1924 in Monarch, Arkansas where she graduate[d] from high school. She was [a] 14 year resident of Whatcom County and had lived with her husband, Don, in Oregon, California, Washington and Alaska. She married Donald D. Dutton in 1942 and he passed away in 1989. Together they did extensive traveling. She was a member of the Elk's Auxiliary in Everett. She enjoyed her children and grandchildren as well as camping, traveling throughout the Northwest and working on her home and landscaping. Jean is survived by her son, Larry Dutton and his wife Sandra, of Bellingham; her daughter, Cheryl Dutton, of Nevada; her three brothers, Jewell "Joe" Hill of Alaska, Carl Hill of Everett and Dallas Hill of Wenatchee; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Her warm smile and hearty laugh will always be remembered. A family service will be held at a later date. Her final resting place will be in the Fountain Garden at Bayview Cemetery. The arrangements are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.

DYKMAN, John, age 48 of 7517 Bylsma Road, Lynden, passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 9, (1969) at his home. A lifetime resident of Lynden he was a member of the Second Christian Reformed Church. He is survived by his wife, Johanna, 2 sons, Bernard, stationed in Vietnam; John Albert at the family home; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Rasmussen, Ferndale; Sandra also at home; three brothers, Jake and Fred of Lynden; Herman of Montana; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Hill of Sumas; and Mrs. Jennie VanHeukelem of Everett; his mother, Mrs. Gertie Dykman of Lynden and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 12 at 2 p.m., in the Second Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. John DeJohn officiating. Burial will follow in the Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

DYE, Florence Victoria Amelia of Bellingham died Wednesday, April 30, 1997, at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. She was 83. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Born June 15, 1913 to Axel and Alice Edmundson in Esk, Saskatchewan, she lived in Bellingham for 74 years. She married Joseph Chapman in 1934. He died in 1977. She married Jess Dye in 1979. Mrs. Dye was active at Bellingham Senior Activity Center for many years. Survivors include her husband of Bellingham, son Ed Chapman of Seattle, brother Vic Edmundson of Hollister, Calif., stepson Richard Dye of Federal Way and Don Dye of Bellingham, stepdaughter Gwen Boyd of Lynnwood, 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Home.

DYER, Ethel M. (Lampman), age 92, of 409 York St., passed away Tues., June 27, 1978. Mrs. Dyer had resided in B'ham for the past 49 years, she was a retired registered nurse and was a member of First Christian Church and leaves to survive 1 son, Frank D. Lampman of Houston, Tex.; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Services are pending at the Westford Funeral Home.

DYK, Guy, aged 70 years, passed away Wednesday (April 5, 1939) morning at his home on Judson street [Lynden]. Mr. Dyk was a contractor and builder, and had resided in Lynden thirty-seven years, coming here from Holland, Michigan, where he was born. He is survived by his widow; four daughters, Mrs. Maggie Haveman, Mrs. Jennie Brink, Mrs. Hattie Te Selle, and Mrs. Reka Dyksterhuis; one son, John, of Bellingham. Funeral services were held Friday at the First Christian church with Rev. D. Hollebeek officiating. Interment occurred in Monumenta cemetery.

DYKEMAN, Marguerite Annabelle Northup of Everson died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1997. She was 83. Services will be held in Illinois. Born June 23, 1913, to Carl and Dora Johnson Wagner Northup in Rogers, Ark., she grew up in Columbia, Mo. She married Lewis Dykeman on June 3, 1933, in Jefferson City, Mo. Mrs. Dykeman lived in Missouri and Illinois for many years before moving to Everson after her husband's death in 1989. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by son Lewis Jr., sisters Etheleen Hart and Nettie Mae Bauer and brother George Northup. Survivors include sons Bradford, Lester and Charles, daughter Nettie Lou, brother Lionel Northup, 19 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and numerous other relatives.

DYKSTRA, Ben K. - Visitation will be through Thursday at Gillies Funeral Home for Ferndale resident Ben K. Bykstra, 86, of 7275 Enterprise Road, who died at his home Friday (Sept. 6, 1991). Graveside services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Monumenta Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Hussman officiating. He was born in Hospers, Iowa, of June 13, 1905, to Klaas and Grace Dykstra. He came to Whatcom County in 1918, where he operated a dairy farm for many years. Mr. Dykstra attended grade school in Lynden. He was a member of the Old Settlers Association and Redeemer Lutheran Church. He married Regina Thilker on Oct. 28, 1936, in Foley, Minn. She died in 1974. Survivors include a daughter, Grace Hoyer, of Ferndale; a son, Klaas Dykstra, of Ferndale; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and seven sisters, Stella Langstraat, Tracie Langstraat, Anna Assink, Margaret Vanzee, Romona Noteboom and Wilma Langstraat, all of Lynden, and Marie Smith of Spokane. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.

DYKSTRA, Oscar - Visitation for Oscar Dykstra of Lynden will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at Gillies Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. Ananda Perera officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Dykstra died Sunday, June 8, 1997, at the Christian Health Care Center. He was 89. Born Jan. 4, 1908, to Peter and Grietje Wiersma Dykstra near Lynden, he attended Lynden Christian schools. He married Catherine Matter on June 23, 1932, in Lynden. Mr. Dykstra operated a dairy farm on the Wiser Lake Road until his retirement. A member and former Elder and deacon of First Christian Reformed Church, he performed volunteer work at the Wiser Lake Chapel and for the Christian School Paper Bailer Program. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and woodworking. Mr. Dykstra was preceded in death by grandsons Roger Dykstra and Jeremy Dykes, three brothers and seven sisters. Survivors include his wife of the family home; son Pete Dykstra of Lynden; daughters Greta Lulkovich of Edmonds, Janet Beld and Helen Dykes of Lynden, and Kathy VanderMeulen of Sumas; 18 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.

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