WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES EA
EAGER, Alice B., age 101, passed away October 18, 1997. Beloved mother of Barbara A. Savidge, Seattle, grandmother of Terry Savidge, Quincy, WA; Cheryl Sorensen, Granite Falls; three great grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. A graduate of Western Washington University, she lived and taught elementary school in the Bellingham area for many years, retiring in 1963. Longtime member of St. James Presbyterian Church in Bellingham since 1908; King's Daughters of St. James; St. Luke's Hospital Auxiliary; St. Joseph's Orthopedic Guild; Bellingham Retired Teacher's Association; and Senior Activity Center, Bellingham. Funeral service 12 noon, Tuesday, October 21, 1997, Wiggen & Sons Chapel, 2003 NW 57th St., Seattle. Private interment, Bayview Cemetery, Bellingham, WA.EAGER, Anna E., age 86, a former resident of Bellingham for the past 50 years, passed away in Bend, Ore., while visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Winifred B. Parker of that city. Mrs. Eager had resided in this community for the past 50 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church and leaves to survive, other than Mrs. Parker, another daughter, Mrs. Marion Peppell, of Arlington, Va.; one son, Vance, of Roseburg, Ore.; seven grandchildren an eight great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Theodocia Eccels, of Bellingham. The remains will be received by the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted Saturday, July 1, at 3:45 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
EAGLE, Frank S. Sr., age 79, of 3230 Creasey Rd., Custer, passed away Tues., Nov. 26, 1985. Mr. Eagle had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1927, is survived by his wife, Mary; a son, Frank Eagle Jr. & wife Eva of Kirkland; a daughter, Ruth Duerksen & husband Norman of Lummi Island; a brother, Tom Runnels of Grand Coulee; a sister, Leorea Shelton of Carson, WA; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews & other relatives. Graveside services will be conducted Mon., Dec. 2nd, 11 a.m. in Enterprise Cemetery, Rev. Homer C. Todd officiating. Arrangements under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
EAGLE, Lena T., age 78 of 604 East Sunset Drive, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Sept. 13, (1964). Mrs. Eagle had resided here for the past 64 years and was a member of the Christian Science Church. She leaves to survive her husband, Harold J. of the family home; 1 stepson, Harold Eagle, Jr. of Los Angeles, Calif.; 2 stepdaughters, Mrs. Fred Culwick of Sun Valley, Calif.; and Mrs. Wayne Martin of Lancaster, Calif.; 1 brother, Mr. George Bruce of Bellingham; also 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Christian Science services will be read Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 2:00 p.m. by Mrs. Blanche Dolan in the Chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment will be made in the Lynden Cemetery.
EAGLE, Molly Elaine (Chrisman), age 63, of Bellingham, passed away on March 9, 2005, at a Bellingham hospital. Molly was born February 23, 1942, in Bellingham to Paul and Mabel Chrisman. She enjoyed doing ceramics and watching the Mariners in her spare time. She loved watching her children and grandchildren play sports. Preceding Molly in death were her mother, father, and brother, Robert Chrisman. Surviving Molly are Daniel, her husband of 42 years; daughter, Kelly; sons, Daniel, Jr., and wife Donna, Keith and wife Cheryl and Kenneth, all of Bellingham; step-daughter, Linda Lee Eagle of Bay City, Texas; three brothers, Paul, Jr., Edwin and Don Chrisman; grandchildren, Ashley, Jordan, Nina, Damick, and Megan; step grandchildren, Eric and Rita; and three great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at Greenacres Cemetery, Ferndale, on Tuesday, March 15, at 11:00 a.m.
EAGLESON, Beverly Ann, age 19 years, of Bremerton, passed away in a Buckley Hospital Sunday, Jan. 23, following a lingering illness. Beverly had been a former resident of Blaine. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Eagleson; three sisters and one brother, all of Bremerton; her grandmother, Mrs. Essie Eagleson of Blaine. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with the Rev. A. W. Brown officiating. Interment, Haynie Cemetery.
EAGLESON, Essie Isobel, 72 years old, passed away at a local hospital Nov. 9, (1957). She was a long time resident of Blaine. Survivors include two sons, Ernest A. of Auburn; Howard of Bremerton; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Baldwin of Blaine; Elva Perry of Napa, Idaho; and Elizabeth Bovendam of Bellingham; three brothers, Charles Herrin of Mt. Vernon; Hermon Herrin of Blaine; George Herrin of California; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. in the McKinney Funeral Home with the Rev. Arthur Munger officiating. Interment will be in the Hayne (sic) Cemetery.
EAGLESON, Howard, age 80, of Port Orchard passed away Thursday evening, May 14, 1987 at home in his car. Born July 25, 1906 in Blaine to Jesse and Essie Eagleson. Attended schools there and worked as theater projectionist and box factory worker. In 1929 he moved to Bremerton to work for Hugh Milhouland at Pacific Electric. Later worked as Frigidaire repairman, before entering Shop No. 51 as an electrician at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in 1939. Retired in November, 1969. He and Anna Wilkinson of Hazelmere, B.C. were married in Bellingham, Nov. 30, 1931. Mrs. Eagleson preceded him in death in 1970, also predeceased are one son, Robert, one daughter, Beverly and only brother, Ernest. In 1970, he moved to Port Orchard. He was a member of the Bremerton and Port Orchard NARFE chapter and Bremerton AARP, Kitsap and Mason county historical societies, Bremerton Pipe Organ Society, Washington Oldtime Fiddlers, Bremerton Sons of Norway and several seniors square dance groups, including Retsil High Steppers. Assisted in set-up of pipe organ at Bremerton Community Theater, at First Church and with construction of Bremerton Odd Fellows temple. Survived by three daughters, Mr. G. J. (Helen) Walsh, Mrs. Donald (Florence) Cowdery, Mrs. W. M. (Linda) Dodger, all of Port Orchard; two grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 23 at the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints at 2 p.m. in Bellingham. Inurnment will be at Haynie Cemetery.
EAGLESON, Margaret Gertrude "Reta" age 82, a 42 year resident of Auburn, passed away in Auburn on Friday, July 10, 1987. She was born in High River, Alberta, Canada on Feb. 16, 1905 but moved to Surrey, B.C. where her father had a general store for many years. She grew up there and taught school for a year before marrying Ernest Eagleson of Blaine on June 27, 1924. He passed away in 1977. She is survived by two daughters, Louise and her husband, Alben Moberg of Bellingham and Janet and her husband, Frank Bray of Auburn; four grandchildren, Susan and her husband, Dick Malsbary of Ferndale, Steve Moberg of Bellingham, Bill Bray of Salt Lake City, Utah and Frank Bray and his wife, Jayne of Seattle; two great grandsons, Eric and Todd Malsbary; one brother Ernest Oxenham and his wife Mildred of Kelowna, B.c.; two sisters, Katie Nicholls of White Rock, B.C. and Evelyn and her husband, Art Allen of Surrey, B.C. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 14 in Auburn. Interment at Haynie Cemetery.
EAGLESON, Robert J., age 30, of 6349 Dogwood Rd. S.E., Pt. Orchard, passed away in a Pt. Orchard Rest Home, Tues., Sept. 27, (1977). He had been a lifetime resident of the Bremerton & Port Orchard area. Surviving are his father, Howard Eagleson of Pt. Orchard; 3 sisters, Helen Walsh and Linda Burnett both of Pt. Orchard and Florence Cowdery of Bremerton; an uncle, Ernest Eagleson of Auburn. Graveside funeral services will be held in Haynie Cemetery, Sat., Oct. 1 at 1:30 p.m. under the direction of Veroskes McKinney Funeral Home.
EAKIN, Fannella, age 94, formerly of 2223 King St., passed away in a local hospital, Sunday, August 28, (1960). A resident of Bellingham for the past 51 years, Mrs. Eakin was a member of the Methodist Church and the World War I Mothers Club. Survivors are two sons, Leslie M. Eakin of Bellingham and R. V. Eakin of Bartleville, Okla.; one daughter, Mrs. Hattie Boyle, of Newport, Wash.; 7 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews including Ernest Graham, of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where private services will be conducted by the Rev. Fr. W. Robert Webb Friday, Sept. 2 at 3:00 p.m. followed by cremation.
EAKIN, Leslie A. "Les" 86, of 1200 Lincoln St., died Tuesday in a local hospital. He was born Dec. 23, 1894, in Pittsburg, Kan. A retired lumber inspector, he had been a local resident for 72 years. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F & AM; Okanogan Lodge No. 169, F & AM, Okanogan; American Legion Post 7; 40 & 8, Whatcom 112; Scottish Rite Bodies of Bellingham; AAONOMS (Shrine), Hillah Temple, Ashland, Ore., and Sehome Chapter 17, OES, Bellingham. Survivors include his wife, Mildred, a stepson and stepdaughter, 10 step-grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren, and sister [Mrs. Hattie Boyle of CA] and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Jones Funeral Home, with officers of Bellingham Bay Lodge 44, F & AM, participating.
EAMES, Alfred T., age 71 years, of Bothell, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, (1957), in a Seattle hospital. Mr. Eames is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ramona Biddlecome, of Bothell, and Mrs. Alice Ogden, of Bothell; one son, Don Eames, of Blaine, and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 2, at 2 p.m. at the McKinney Funeral Chapel in Blaine, with Rev. Evan David officiating. Interment, Enterprise cemetery.
EAMES, Bessie Marie of Blaine died October 30, 2006 at age 93. Bessie was born December 15, 1912 in Maple Falls, Washington, to Henry and Mattie Baeten, where she lived until the family moved to Blaine when she was about 8 years old. She completed her schooling in Blaine, graduating as Valedictorian of her class. She married Donald Eames August 7, 1937 and they shared 63 years of life together. Bessie and Don raised their family on a small farm in the Birch Bay area. Their children were Jim, Dennis, Willa and Peggy. Bessie was a very busy woman during those years of raising the family, she was active with Blue Birds, Boy Scouts, and the various other activities 4 active children managed to involve her in. She was an avid reader, an excellent cook, and loved her flower gardens. After the children were raised, Bessie worked at Stafholt in Blaine for many years. Bessie and Don were devoted to family and their Grand Children have many fond memories of time spent with their Grandparents on the family farm. Bessie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Donald, Son Jim, Sister Helen Harmon and Great Grandson Lucas Haldorson. Bessie is survived by: Dennis (Virgie) Eames of Hawaii, daughter Willa (Dick) Fleharty of Blaine, daughter Peggy (Don) King of Alger, 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be announced at a later date. Bessie lived at Stafholt the past 6 years of her life and her family is grateful for the love and care Stafholt staff has shown to her through these years.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Nov 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.EAMES, Donald H. – A memorial reception for Donald H. Eames will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Naco West Adult Center, Blaine. Mr. Eames of Blaine died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000. He was 88. Mr. Eames was born Feb 20, 1912 in New Westminster, B.C., to Alfred and Cora (Bainter) Eames. He graduated from Custer High School in 1930. He and his wife Bessie M. Baeten were married in 1937 in Blaine. Mr. Eames and his wife owned a small dairy farm in the Birch Bay area. He also worked at the Blaine shipyard during World War II and helped to build minesweepers. He later operated Harborview Service Station in Blaine until his retirement in 1972. He served for 18 years on the Blaine School Board. Mr. Eames enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and working in his vegetable garden. He was an avid fan of the Seattle Mariners, Supersonics and Seahawks. Survivors include his wife of Blaine; son Dennis Eames of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; daughters Willa Fleharty of Blaine and Peggy King of Alger; sister Alice Ogden of Woodinville; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and six nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers James and Veril Alfred, son James, sister Ramona and a great-grandson.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Oct 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.EAMES, James Eric, a lifetime resident of Whatcom County, died on February 3, 1997 after a year and a half long battle with colon cancer. He was born in Centralia, Washington, but his parents, Don and Bessie Eames, immediately decided that was no place to raise kids, and moved up to Blaine to have additional kids: Dennis, Willa and Peggy. His baby book mentioned that his first pet was a cocker spaniel, but Jim always told the most stories about his extremely intelligent pet pig, Tiny. Jim graduated from Blaine High School in 1957. He then attended Western Washington State College, got married, had two kids, Eric and Michelle, and commercial fished out of Blaine, all at the same time. Jim started teaching at Nooksack High School for a semester in the early 60's, and the next year he saw the error of his ways, and transferred to Blaine High School to teach England, where he stayed until retiring in 1993. Jim loved duck hunting, flyfishing, Shakespeare, and boats. He built a 17' sailboat and subsequently owned two other sailboats. He always wanted a Harley Davidson motorcycle, but settled for a Yamaha Virago. Jim's other love was golf - in recent years he made a pilgrimage to Scotland to play the "old course" at St. Andrews. We remember on the trip to North Idaho, on the Yamaha, with his partner Elsie, tent, sleeping bags and two sets of golf clubs on the back. Jim traveled as much as he could as he got older - notable trips include the Victoria to Maui sailboat race, visiting his Peace Corps daughter and son-in-law in The Gambia, West Africa, where he learned the hard way how to bribe his way out of the Dakar, Senegal airport, several trips to Hawaii, and visits to cities all over the U.S. (carrying his golf clubs, of course). Jim is survived by his partner, Elsie Heinrick, parents, Don and Bessie Eames of Blaine, son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Karla Eames of Bellingham, daughter and son-in-law, Michelle Eames and Doug Frederick of Spokane, sister Willa Fleharty, of Blaine, sister Peggy King of Alger, brother Dennis Eames of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii and ex-wife Margaret Eames of Blaine. Jim, and his sense of humor will be sorely missed by all of his family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 7, at the Squalicum Yacht Club, at 3:30 p.m.
EAMES, Jessie Jameson, age 71, passed away at the family home, 2512 Franklin St., Saturday, Aug. 13, (1955). Mrs. Eames had resided in this community for the past 55 years and leaves to survive her husband, Samuel, at home; one sister, Mrs. Jean Smith of Seattle and several nieces and nephews also in Seattle. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where private services were held Monday, August 15, at 11 a.m. Cremation.
EAMES, Samuel B., age 82, 2512 Franklin St., passed away Thursday, April 29, (1965). A retired machinist, Mr. Eames had operated the S. B. Eames Machine Shop for many years and was later employed by the Bellingham Iron Works. He was a 60-year resident of Bellingham, was a member of the Moose Lodge No. 493 and was a member of the International Association of Machinists, Lodge No. 239. Private services were conducted at the Jones Funeral Home Friday, April 30, followed by cremation.
EARHART, Charles, age 83, of 1015 Indian Street, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, November 13, (1952). Mr. Earhart had resided in Ferndale and Bellingham since 1901 and had operated his barber shop in Ferndale for many years. He is survived by one step-son, Howard Elder, of Bellingham; two step-daughters, Mrs. Jennie Girod, of Bellingham, and Mrs. May Targor, of Everett; one brother, Leonard Earhart and one sister, Mrs. Nettie McConkey, both of Vancouver, Washington; and one grandson, Gilbert Ward, of Marysville, Washington. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James Martyn Wilson Monday, November 17, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.
EARL, Gordon R., age 50, of Blaine passed away Monday, Feb. 16, (1976). Funeral services will be held Thursday in Veroske's McKinney Funeral Home with the Rev. Williard Buckner officiating. A resident of Blaine for the past 25 years, Mr. Earl was a commercial fisherman and had served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He is survived by his wife, Gyla; a son, Gordon D. Earl and daughter, Janis D. Earl, all of Blaine. Interment will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
EARL, Robert Clarence of Bellingham, age 87, died peacefully at Evergreen-Cascade Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Friday, October 13, 2006. Bob was born on January 28, 1919 in Roslyn, NY to William and Constance Earl. He was educated on Long Island and served in the Army Air Corps from 1942-45. He worked for the Standard Oil Company after the war. He married Alice Paget Scott of Bayside, NY in 1946, they moved to Malibu, CA, and raised their two sons, Richard and Robert. Alice preceded him in death. Bob worked as a general contractor in the Malibu area and was active in Scouting; the Lion's Club, and was a member of Malibu Presbyterian Church and later St. Aidan's Episcopal Church. He also enjoyed restoring classic cars and was active in the local MG club. He continued his interest in classic cars in Bellingham and drove his 1939 MGVA to Whistler, B.C. for the "Gathering of the Faithful" in 2000. He married Blanche Keiler Prinzmetal in 1969 and they enjoyed Bob's retirement in their homes in Malibu and Pacific Palisades, CA and traveling around the world. Blanche died in 1998. Bob moved to Bellingham in 1998 after Blanche's death, to be near his two sons, who both live in the NW. At his death he was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Bellingham. Survivors include his son Richard and wife Shirley of Issaquah, WA, their daughters Susan Hunsaker and husband Dennis of Enumclaw, WA; Julie Chanslor, Seattle, WA; Christy Chanslor, San Francisco, CA; and great-granddaughter Samantha Haralson of Kent, WA. He is also survived by son Robert (Bear) and wife Roberta, their son Brandon and daughter Alysha of Ferndale, WA and a niece, Cynthia Olden and husband Len, their daughter Sarah Pearce and her son Bailey of Locks Heath, England. In addition, he is also survived by Byron Prinzmetal and wife Sally of Estes Park, CO; Anita Orleans and husband Dick of Estes Park, CO; her daughters Courtney Bennett and husband Darryl and their daughter Braelynn of Wheat Ridge, CO; and Natalie Chase and husband Ted, their daughter Kylie and son Connor of Parker, CO; Cindy Germaine and husband Terry of Foster City, CA; and Bill Prinzmetal of Richmond, CA. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Bellingham on Thursday, November 2, 2006, at 2 p.m. to celebrate Bob's life. A reception will be held immediately after the service at the church.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Oct 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.EARLE, Chad D., age 15 months, son of Daniel & Thelma Earle, 418 E. Pole Rd., Lynden, died suddenly Sun. May 11, 1980, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Besides his parents he is survived by grandparents, Piercy & Jo VanderMolen of Everson, Richard & Mary Earle of Seattle; great-grandmothers, Mrs. Louise VanderMolen and Mrs. Henrietta Klein, both of Lynden and Mrs. Helen Bekabrede in Seattle; numerous aunts, uncles & cousins. Funeral services will be conducted on Sat. May 17, 2 p.m., in the Lynden Assembly of God Church, Rev. Bob Fort officiating. Burial will follow in Monumenta Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.
EARLES, Delia B., who resided with her daughter, Mrs. Grace Hillier of 227 S. Forest, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, Jan. 16, (1954) at the age of 84 years following a lingering illness. Mrs. Earles was a resident of Bellingham for the past 49 years and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Grace Hillier of Bellingham; two grandsons, John E. and Thomas W. Hillier of Spokane, Wash.; also eight great-grandchildren. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, an Honorary Life member of Sacred Heart Altar Society, Honorary Life member of the American Legion Auxiliary; also a Gold Star Mother of World War I. Prior to her marriage, she was Delia B. O'Brien, having married the late Thomas R. Earles in Kellnersville, Wis., in 1888. They moved to Bellingham in 1901. Mr. and Mrs. Earles celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in this city June, 1938. Rosary will be recited in the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home on Monday, Jan. 18, at 8 o'clock. Requiem High Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 9:30 a.m., from the Church of the Sacred Heart. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.
EARLES, Joseph G., age 53 years, 932 Sixteenth Street, passed away at a local hospital, Monday, May 16, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mr. Earles came to Bellingham in 1905 and was a graduate of the Fairhaven high school, a member of the Sacred Heart church. Previous to his illness he was a broker. Surviving relatives include his mother, Mrs. Thomas R. Earles, one sister, Mrs. Leslie P. Hillier, both of Bellingham; two nephews, John Hillier, of Yakima, and Thomas Hillier, of Spokane. Rosary will be said within the Church of the Sacred Heart, Wednesday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. Requiem mass will be celebrated for the repose of the soul at the church, Thursday, May 19, at 9 a.m., with Rev. Fr. Peter Smyth, officiating. Interment will follow in Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home.
EARLEY, Audrey B., age 79, of 1530 James St., Bellingham, passed away in Bellingham Dec. 9, 1987. Mrs. Early was born in Kent, WA Nov. 7, 1908 & has been a longtime resident of this community. She graduated from Fairhaven High School & Washington State Normal School. She was one of the founders of St. Anne's Guild at St. Paul's Church. She was the widow of Victor R. Earley. Survivors include sons Daniel & David of Bellingham, Richard of Langcaster, Maine; daughter Susan Griffith of Nevada City, CA; 8 grandchildren. Private family services will be held. Arrangements by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
EARLEY, Clara, aged 87 years, of 910 Baker Street, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, September 5, (1942) after a lingering illness. Mrs. Earley had been a resident of Bellingham for the past twenty-five years, and was a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart. Surviving relatives include three sons and three daughters, Fred and Frank Earley, both of Bellingham, and Charles of Pasadena, Calif., Mrs. Elva Barr of Everett, Mrs. Margaret Kees of Newberg, Ore., and Miss Mildred Earley of San Francisco, Calif.; also six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Requiam (sic) mass will be celebrated for the repose of the soul within the Church of the Sacred Heart, Wednesday, September 9, at 9 a.m. with Rev. Father F. J. Carmody celebrant. Rosary will be said at the church Tuesday, September 8 at 7:30 p.m. Interment will be made in Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home.
EARLEY, Edward - Funeral services for Edward Earley, 83, who died at the family home, 910 Baker street Sunday (June 11, 1933) morning will be held from the Church of the Assumption Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock with the Rev. Father James F. Bar_ett officiating. Interment will be in Bay View cemetery under the direction of the Monroe mortuary of Ferndale. Mr. Early had lived in Bellingham sixteen years coming to this city from the Longview section(?). Surviving relatives are the widow Clara, four daughters, Mrs. Margaret Keef, Portland, Mildred Earley, San Francisco, Mrs. Emma Moore, Granite Falls, and Mrs. Elva Barr, Everett; three sons, Charles of Pasadena and Fred and Francis of Bellingham, and six grandchildren.
EARLEY, Fred, age 69, of 610 Baker St., passed away Wednesday, March 23, (1960) in a local hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Earley had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 67 years. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Ella Kees of Newburg, Ore., Miss Mildred Earley of San Francisco, Calif., Mrs. Elva Barr of Everett; two brothers, Frank of Bellingham, Charles of Beaumont, Calif. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 25, at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Monroe Chapel. Final resting place Woodlawn.
EARLEY, Mary Margaret, age 5, of Route No. 5, Bellingham, passed away Saturday, April 12, (1952). She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and leaves to survive, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor R. Earley, at home; three brothers, Danny, David and Richard Earley, and one sister, Susan Earley, all at home; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gwinnett and Mrs. Florence Kilpatrick, all of this city. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Services will be conducted by Fr. W. Robert Webb from St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Wednesday, April 15, at 11 a.m., under the direction of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Final resting place, Bay View.
EARLYWINE, Gertrude Hjaltalin, age 97, of Bellingham, WA passed away Saturday, August 20, 1994. Born Gudrun Elinborg Hjaltalin on July 18, 1897 to Hjortur Traustason Hjaltalin and Elin Sigurdardottir Hjaltalin in Mountain, North Dakota. Gertrude moved to Bellingham with her family in 1913. She married Ben Handway Earlywine in 1920; loved children, young people, and gardening; was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church and the Order of The Eastern Star. Survivors are a daughter, Emma Conlee; granddaughter, Carol Caughey and husband Donald; great-granddaughter, Elin Caughey; great-grandson, Reed Caughey; sister, Emily Seeger (born Gudbjorg Solrun) of King City, OR; nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service is scheduled at St. James Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, August 24, 1994, 3:00 p.m. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
EARLYWINE, Martha A., age 85, of 1240 Grant Street, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Jan. 28, (1950). Mrs. Earlywine had been a resident of this community for the past 59 years and had attended St. James Presbyterian Church. Surviving relatives are two sons, Guy VanHouten of Bellingham, and Dr. Ross Earlywine of Everett; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Thomas of Bellingham, and five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Reverands James Martyn Wilson and Charles W. Muir, Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
EARNEST, Fenton O., age 85 of 1400 12th St., passed away Monday April 25, (1977). Mr. Earnest had resided in Bellingham for the past 10 years and was a retired restauranteur. He leaves to survive his wife, Lessie L. Earnest of the family home, 1 son, Robert S. of Santa Rosa, 2 daughters, Mrs. Patricia Cook of Las Vegas and Mrs. Phyllis David Davis of City, 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 1 sister, Mrs. June Stallard of Vallejo, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday April 29 at 2 p.m. from Hillcrest Chapel, 1400 Larrabee St., with Rev. E. N. Lindgren officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres.
EARNEST, Lessie Leah, age 88, of 404 N. State St., passed away Thursday, Sept. 6, (1984). Mrs. Earnest had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 20 years. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Medford, OR. She was preceded in death by her husband Fenton Earnest in 1977. She leaves to survive 2 daughters, Phyllis C. Davis of city & Patricia Cook of Las Vegas; 1 son, Robert Earnest of Santa Rosa, CA; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday Sept. 10 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen Davis officiating. [b. March 22, 1896 Brunot, MO]
EARP, Marshall C. - Retired Boeing Co. employee Marshall C. Earp, 72, of 57 Sudden Valley Drive, Bellingham, died Tuesday (Dec. 24, 1991) at home. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Bayview Cemetery, with the Rev. Gayle O'Neil of Memorial Baptist Church in Everett officiating. Mr. Earp was born to Marshall and Eva Mae Earp on Nov. 22, 1919, in Kennett, Mo. He moved to Washington state in 1957. He met and married Phyllis Howick in 1958 in Renton. They moved to Sudden Valley in 1986. She survives him at the family home. He was a retired quality control inspector for The Boeing Co. Mr. Earp was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Black Diamond. He also was an avid fisher. Aside from his wife, survivors include two daughter, Eva Usur of Dublin, Calif., and Teri McCoy of Amity, Calif.; a brother, Eugene Earp of Marysville, Calif.; six grandchildren; a great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
EARY, Fred - Bellingham native Fred Eary died Friday, Dec. 24, 1993, at his home in Milwaukie, Ore. He was 80. At his request, no services will be held. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery in Bellingham. Born Aug. 12, 1913, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. A former journeyman electrician, he was a member of Puget Power Retirement Association. Mr. Eary was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine. Survivors include stepson Stephen Petruzelli of Milwaukie, Ore.; stepdaughter Marie Dove, also of Milwaukie; five step-grandchildren; a niece and other relatives. Arrangements by Holman's Funeral Service in Portland, Ore.
EARY, Josephine J. - Former Bellingham resident Josephine J. Eary, 77, died Saturday in Portland, Ore. Mrs. Eary, who resided in Milwaukie, Ore., was born March 8, 1912, in Portland. She lived in Portland until 1964, when she moved to Bellingham. she lived here until September 1976, when she returned to Portland. Survivors include her husband, H. "Fred" Eary; a daughter, Mary Lou Dove of Milwaukie; a son, Stephen G. Petruzelli of Tigard, Ore.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements are pending with Holman's Funeral Service in Portland.
EARY, Lorraine, age 56, of 426 Park Ridge Drive, passed away suddenly in San Francisco Tuesday, Aug. 12, (1958). Mrs. Eary had resided in this community the past 20 years and leaves to survive her husband, Hunter F. at the family home; a niece, Miss Linda Church at the family home; two children, Mrs. Jennie Mongo and Mrs. Josephine Petruzelli, both of Portland, Ore., and a brother, John Dallator of Roanoke, Va. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Monday, Aug. 18, at 1 p.m.
EASON, Earl L., age 79 passed away in a local Convalescent Center Friday, May 21, 1982. He had been a life time resident of Bellingham & Whatcom County and was a member of Assumption Catholic Church & Knights of Columbus Council 829, past president of Bellingham Gun Club. He leaves to survive 4 sons, Larry Eason of Snohomish, Pat Eason of Gig Harbor, Tom Eason of Virginia, & Dennis Eason of Bellingham; 3 brothers, Vert Eason of Bellingham, Leo Eason of Auburn. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, May 24 at 10:45 in the Assumption Catholic Church with Father Donald Piro as Celebrant. Visitation Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Veroske Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
EASON, Gladys A. Judkins, 78, died March 9, 1988. She was born February 9, 1910, in Maple Falls. She is survived by three daughters, Roberta Fahy of Suquamish (sic), Ardee DeGroot of Bremerton and Paula Hotchkiss of Poulsbo; a sister, Wilma Patrick of Bellingham; eight grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren (nothing about great grandchildren). Graveside services were March 11, 1988 in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Bremerton.
EASON, James J., age 88, Rt. No. 3, Ferndale, passed away in a local hospital Monday, Oct. 22, (1962). Mr. Eason was a seventy year resident of this community, having farmed in the Kendall area for sixty-five years, prior to his retirement. He was an active member of the Kendall Community Church, and had attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church the past few years. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Melvin Murray, Rt. No. 3, Ferndale; four sons, Vert L., Marblemount; Earl L., City; Leo L., Seattle; David D., City; 21 grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. William McArthur Thursday, Oct. 25 at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Kendall Cemetery.
EASON, Jerry W., age 25 of N. Pole, Alaska. Mr. Jerry W. Eason, former resident of Mt. Vernon, died Aug. 3, 1978 in Alaska as a result of a construction accident. He was born in Corona, Calif., July 31, 1953. The son of James & Jerry Eason, he came to Mt. Vernon when he was in the 7th grade and attended school here. He was married to Janice Wold, Oct. 3, 1970 in Mt. Vernon. Jerry and his family moved to Alaska 2 months ago and worked on construction. Survivors wife, Janice, N. Pole, Alaska; son, Peter; parents, Mr. & Mrs. James Eason, N. Pole, Alaska; 2 sisters, Patricia Eason, Lake Samish, WA, Linda Duisen, Vancouver, WA; 3 brothers, James Eason Jr., San Antonio, Tex., Vern Eason of New York, Wally Eason, Lake Samish, WA. Funeral services will be held Kern Funeral Chapel, Tues., Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. with cremation to follow.
EASON, Lawrence J., age 51, of Snohomish, died July 19, 1987 in Seattle. He was born Feb. 29, 1936 in Bellingham, was a graduate of Seattle University and was a teacher, track & cross country coach at Snohomish High School for 23 years. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, WA State Coaches Assoc., past president of Puget Sound Gillnetters Assoc. and S. E. Alaska Gillnetters Assoc. He is survived by wife, Anne at home; daughters & sons-in-law, Laurie & Tim Conley of Tacoma, Kelly & Derek Chow of Spokane; son, Tony Eason at University of Notre Dame; grandchildren, Anna, T. J. & Nicholas Conley; dear friend, Brother Steve O'Keefe of Chicago. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Thurs., July 23rd at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Snohomish. Burial Greenacres Cemetery, Ferndale. Visitation will be at St. Michael's Thurs., July 23rd, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by Bauer Funeral Chapel, Snohomish. [3 brothers, Patrick F. Eason, Gig Harbor, Earl Thomas Eason, Freemont, Calif., and Dennis J. Eason of Bellingham]
EASON, Lillian Alice, age 73, of 3302 Byron Ave., passed away at the family home Sunday, February 28, (1954). Mrs. Eason had resided in this community for the past 66 years, and was a member and teacher at the Union Sunday School at Kendall for many years. Surviving relatives include her husband, James J. Eason at home; four sons: Vert L. and Earl L., both of Bellingham, David D. of Marietta, and Leo L. at home; a daughter, Mrs. Azelea J. Murray of Ferndale; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Mrs. Luella Varney in California, Mrs. Ethel Van Brocklin of Bellingham, and Mrs. Stella Van Brocklin of Maple Falls; and a number of nephews and nieces. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. James M. Wilson and Rev. Harvey Larson, Tuesday, March 2, at 10:00 a.m. Final resting place Kendall Cemetery.
EASON, Marion Elizabeth, age 44 years, of 2439 Franklin Street, passed away suddenly at a local hospital Friday, Feb. 27, (1953). Mrs. Eason had resided in Bellingham since 1922 and was a member of the Church of the Assumption, the Catholic Daughters of America, the St. Joseph's Circle and a board member of the Altar Society. She is survived by her husband, Earl; four sons, Larry, Pat, Tommy and Dennis; two sisters, Sister Mary Rita O. P., of Bakersfield, Calif., and Mrs. Catherine Houghton, of Tacoma. Rosary was said Sunday, March 1, at 7:00 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home. Solemn Requiem High Mass was sung Monday, March 2, at 9:30 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption with the Rev. Fr. Bernard J. Cremer, celebrant. Interment Greenacres.
EASON, Vert L. died in Hollister, Calif. March 1, (1987). He was born at Kendall, Oct. 16, 1900 and was a member of the Geneva Community Church and the National Rifle Association. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth V. "Peggy," and six children and spouses: Joy and Robert Bennett of Seattle, Jim and Jerry Easton of Hollister, Calif., Candace Lentz of Bellingham, Lillian and Frank Rouleau of Orcas Island, Verta and Hoot Hudak of Bellingham, and Wally and Charlene Eason of Bellingham; 26 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren; one brother, David, and wife, Vi Eason of Bellingham; and also numerous nieces and nephews. Services were at the Jones Funeral Home Friday, March 6, with Rev. Grant Whipple and Doug Anderson officiating.
EASON, Violet E. - Funeral services for Violet E. Eason, 3991 Hoff Road, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Chapel, with Chaplain Rex Watt officiating. Mrs. Eason, 80, died Tuesday in her home. A resident of Whatcom County her entire life, she was born Feb. 3, 1908, in Ferndale and was the oldest of 10 children. On Dec. 20, 1933, she married David Eason. Mrs. Eason was a telephone operator in Bellingham for 16 years, beginning in 1924. Survivors include her husband; four daughters, Beverlee DeSoto and Penny Orsborn of Bellingham, Kay Imhof of Ferndale and Diane Trillo of San Jose, Calif.; three sons, Forest Postma and Edlane Eason of Bellingham and David J. Eason of Everett; a brother, Henry Peterson of Blaine; seven sisters, Myrtle Brighton and Gladys Ebright of California, Maybelle Heinrich and Dorothy Ross of Oregon, Kathleen Welch of Arizona, Mary Jo Alvord of Georgia and Margarite Knarreborg of Seattle. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
EASTER, Ed E., age 84, passed away Sunday, September 19, 1993, at his home at 630 E. Pole Rd., Lynden. He was born in Porter, WA to Richard & Laura Ridings Easter on September 8, 1909, and on October 1, 1932, he married Irene Johnston in Seattle. They moved to Lynden from Eatonville, WA in 1948, where he worked at the Lynden Dept. Store until his retirement in 1971. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Lynden, and a long time member of the 10 Mile Grange. His wife Irene preceded him in death on June 27, 1991. He is survived by his son, Jim Easter of Silverdale, WA; daughter, Marilyn and husband Larry Richner of Everson; 2 sisters, Edith Hill of Olympia; Dorothy Valentine of Montesano, WA; 3 brothers, George and Von Easter, both of Aberdeen; and Frank Easter of Porter, WA; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Special friend, Mildred Shumate of Everson. Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, September 22, 1993, at 3:00 p.m., at Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale, WA, Pastor Louis Yost officiating. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
EASTER, Irene Ada, 78, of 630 E. Pole Road, Lynden, passed away Thursday, June 27, 1991, at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center after a long illness. She was born May 21, 1913 in Seattle and married her husband, Edgar E. Easter, on Oct. 1, 1932 while living there. She arrived in Lynden from Eatonville on Aug. 14, 1947. She worked at Lynden Department Store as a seamstress for 10 years, and then was employed by Dr. John L. Brown for 16 years as a receptionist. She is survived by her husband, Ed Easter of Lynden; a son, Jim Easter of Silverdale; a daughter, Marilyn and husband Larry Richner of Everson; a sister, Elsie Reault of Friday Harbor; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial park with Pastor Louis Yost officiating. Arrangements were made by Greenacres Funeral Home.
EASTERBROOK, Edwin James - Funeral service for Edwin James Easterbrook, age 82, of 700 32nd St., will be Thurs. July 2, 3 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Interment Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Easterbrook passed away Tues. June 30, 1987. A Bellingham resident for 62 years, he was a member of Garden Street United Methodist Church; Washington State Council of County & City Employees Local No. 114 and is survived by 2 daughters, Marie & husband Pete Mazaruk of Blaine, Caroline & husband Gene Witt of Leavenworth; 1 son, Gerald & wife Kelly Easterbrook of Auburn, WA; 12 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 2 sisters, Grace Peterson of City, Ruth & husband Bud Curtis of Seattle; preceded in death by his brother, Glenn. [b. Mar. 3, 1905 in Leland, ID]
EASTERBROOK, Fred, age 92, of Ferndale, passed away Saturday, March 14, (1953) in a local hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Easterbrook had been a resident of this county for the past 53 years. He is survived by his wife, Bessie; two daughters, Mrs. Grace Peterson, of Bellingham, Mrs. Ruth Curtis, of Seattle; two sons, Glen of Blaine, and Ed of Bellingham; one brother, Charles Easterbrook, of Twin Falls, Idaho; one uncle, Archie Easterbrook, of Corning, N.Y. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 21, at 1 p.m. in the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale, with the Rev. A. A. Galbraith officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
EASTERBROOK, George W., 83, a lifelong resident of Whatcom County, died Wednesday (Nov. 25, 1987) in Bellingham. Mr. Easterbrook, 444 S. State St., was born Feb. 16, 1904, in Sumas. He was a member of Carpenters and Jointer's Local No. 756. Survivors include his wife, Helen Easterbrook, of the family home; two sons, William Easterbrook of Bellevue and Dr. Donald Easterbrook of Bellingham; two sisters, Ruth Salthammer of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and Frances Easterbrook of Seattle; and two grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Jones Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Harold Minkler officiating. Cremation will be at Greenacres Crematorium. Burial of the ashes will be in Sumas Cemetery.
EASTERBROOK, Glen F., age 76 of 1200 Lincoln St., passed away Thursday, May 31, 1979. Mr. Easterbrook was a resident of this community most of his life. He had owned and operated the Home Cafe in Blaine for more than 30 years and was a member of Kulshan Lodge No. 186 F&AM of Blaine. Survived by his wife, Agnes; son, Jim & wife, Jade Easterbrook of Solana Beach, Calif.; 2 stepsons, George Gunn & wife, Frances and children, Kathryn, Peter & Christopher of White Rock, B.C., Jamie Gunn, Victoria, B.C.; brother, Ed Easterbrook, city; 2 sisters, Mrs. Grace Peterson, City, Ruth & husband, Bud Curtis, Seattle; numerous nieces and nephews. Services Tuesday, June 5 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Cremation Greenacres Memorial Park.
EASTERBROOK, Helen L. (McVicar) - Memorial services for Helen L. (McVicar) Easterbrook, 84, of 444 S. State St., Bellingham, were Monday, July 10, (1989) in the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Minkler officiating. Cremation was at Greenacres Crematorium with inurnment at Sumas Cemetery. She was born April 5, 1905, in Chelan and moved to Sumas in her early school years. She graduated as valedictorian of her high school class in Sumas. She married George Easterbrook in 1927 and worked in banking and as postmistress of the Sumas post office. They lived in Deming for 30 years and moved to Bellingham in 1983. She was preceded in death by her husband George in 1987. She is survived by two sons, William and wife, Carol, Easterbrook of Bellevue and Dr. Donald and wife, Ellen, Easterbrook of Bellingham; two grandchildren, Scott Easterbrook and his wife, Kristin, of Seattle and Karen Easterbrook of Bellevue. [d. July 6, 1989]
EASTERBROOK, Margaret, age 76 years, 2007 G Street, passed away at Wenatchee, Wash., Sunday, May 20, (1945) after an illness of two months. Mrs. Easterbrook had been a resident of Bellingham and vicinity for the past 45 years, but had recently gone to Wenatchee to be near her children. She was a member of the First Christian church and the Y.W.C.A. Surviving relatives include, two sons, Perry, of Seattle; Albert H., of Wenatchee; one daughter, Mrs. Allan Sutherland, of Wenatchee, and one brother, Silas Hayes, in Oregon. The remains will be received by the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home where funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 22, at 2:00 p.m., conducted by Rev. Ray S. Wagoner. Interment in Woodlawn cemetery.
EASTERBROOK, May - Funeral services for Mrs. May EEasterbrook, age 92, were conducted on Saturday, Nov. 7, 1987, at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Gillies Funeral Home with Rev. Earl Crouse officiating. Burial followed in Lynden Cemetery. Mrs. Easterbrook, who died in Lynden on Wednesday, Nov. 4, (1987) was born in Lynden on May 20, 1895. For many years she farmed with her husband, Robert, near Sumas; he preceded her in death in 1963. She was a member of the Sumas Advent Christian Church, the Sumas Grange, the Sumas Country Women's Club and the Clam Diggers Association. She is survived by a brother, Arthur Crabtree of Lynden, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased also by a foster-son, John Bussard; two brothers, Harry and Henry Crabtree; and two sisters, Laura Cole and Catherine Bucholz.
EASTERBROOK, Robert P., age 69 of Sumas, passed away at his home Sunday, September 22, (1963). He had been a lifelong resident of Sumas, was a retired farmer and had served with the U.S. Army during WWI, a former board member of the Whatcom County Dairymans Association and had served as director of Consolidated Dairy Association. He was a member of the Sumas Advent Christian Church, Sumas Valley Grange, I.O.O.F., Lodge and the VFW. Surviving are his wife, May, a brother, George of Deming, 4 sisters, Mrs. Ruth Salthammer of Moosejaw, Saskatchewan, Mrs. Wilma Godbout of Riverside, Wash., Miss Frances Easterbrook, Mrs. Clara Lahr both of Seattle. Funeral services will be held at the Sumas Advent Christian Church, Tuesday, September 24, at 2 p.m. Rev. Earl Crouse officiating. Burial will follow in the Lynden Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.
EASTERBROOK, Ruth K. - Services for Ruth K. Easterbrook, age 75, of 1200 Lincoln St., will be Friday Feb. 18 at 10:30 a.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Edgar L. Starr, Pastor officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Easterbrook passed away Mon. Feb. 14, 1983. She is survived by her husband Ed; daughter, Betty Jean & husband Jack Schultz, of Palm Desert, Calif.; son, Tim & wife Jeannetta Flockoi of Lawton, Oklahoma; step-daughters, Maurine & husband Peter Mazaruk, of Birch Bay, Caroline & husband Gene Witt of Leavenworth, Wash.; step-son, Gerald & wife Karen Easterbrook of Leavenworth; 3 grandchildren, Brian Roland of San Diego, Calif., Bret Bangs of Vancouver, Wash. and Christina Flockoi of Lawton, Oklahoma; 1 step-great-grandchild and her sister, Evelyn & husband Earl Fralick of Yuma, Arizona. Mrs. Easterbrook was a lifetime member of Garden Street Methodist Church. Relatives & friends are invited to Lakeway Mobile Estates Clubhouse for fellowship & refreshments following interment. [b. Mar. 24, 1907]
EASTERBROOKS, Bessie, age 87 years, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, Jan. 12, (1955) following an extended illness. She had been a resident of Whatcom County for many years. Surviving relatives include a step-daughter, Mrs. Earl Perkins of Lynden; step-son, Joe Jensen, Seattle; niece, Mrs. Gudron Husby, Arlington. Services will be held at the Monroe Funeral Home Saturday, Jan. 15, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. AR. A. Galbraith officiating. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.
EASTERBROOKS, Edna, settlers' daughter - Former Bellingham resident Edna Anderson Easterbrooks, 92, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1992, in Roseburg, Ore. Private burial is scheduled at 11 a.m. Monday in the Anderson family plot in Lynden Cemetery. Arrangements are by Mount View Funeral Home of Myrtle Creek, Ore., and Jones-Moles Funeral Home of Bellingham. Mrs. Easterbrooks was born Dec. 12, 1899, to John Christian and Annie Laurie Anderson, 31 days after Washington Territory was granted statehood. Her parents were actively involved in the development of Whatcom County. Her father was the general contractor who built the Guide Meridian Road and her mother was an early member of the Meridian High School board. Mrs. Easterbrooks graduated from Laurel High School where she was the captain of the state debate team and president of her senior class. She studied at the University of Washington and graduated from Bellingham Normal School, which is now Western Washington University. She taught at Meridian High School and Sunnyland Elementary School. She was an accomplished singer and sang on KVOS radio in a women's trio and a mixed quarter and took part in the choir and the ladies quartet at the First Christian Church, where she was a member. She married Perry E. Easterbrooks on Jan. 12, 1924. She was the clerk for Marietta township in her (sic) early 1930s; past-president of Pronto Club; and a member of the Maple Leaf Chapter of Eastern Star, the National Retired Teachers Association and the Whatcom County Retired Teachers. Survivors include her sister, Mildred Ruff of Salem, Ore.; children Marcene Easterbrooks of Medford, Ore., John Easterbrooks of Germantown, Md., and Ann Easterbrooks Chapman of Gold Beach, Ore.; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
EASTERLY, Donald W. of Bellingham, passed away Thursday, November 21, 1991 in St. Joseph Hospital at the age of 79 years. He was born in Chehalis, WA April 11, 1912; graduated from high school in Wenatchee, WA and soon moved to Bellingham. He owned and operated Don's Tavern at the corner of 11th and Harris Streets in Fairhaven; he sold that business and became partners in the purse seine boat,"Myrtle" with Clint Viereck, fishing Puget Sound for a number of years, including a trip north to Elfin Cove, Alaska, in 1950. After selling his interest in the "Myrtle," he started a chicken farm. He next owned and operated Don's Snack Bar in Blaine. This venture was followed by the purchase of the gillnet fishing vessel, "Parker". He purchased acreage at Birch Point near Semiahmoo and pioneered development of homesites in that area, including his own waterfront home. In 1990 he sold his Birch Point property. He leaves to survive his wife, Winnifred, at the home in Bellingham; son, Gordon of Blaine, WA; daughter, Katherine Ahrens and husband Lee of Kirkland, WA; brother, George and wife Mae Easterly of Everett, WA; sisters, Francis Hostetter of Bremerton, WA, Anita Imlay of Santa Barbara, CA, Virginia Duke of Wister, OK; grandchildren, Randy and Jeanie Easterly of Wrangell, AK, Michelle and Leo Gellings of Ketchikan, AK, Darren and Lynn Easterly of Wrangell, AK, Terry Yeley and husband Brent of Vancouver, WA, Dennis Ahrens of Seattle, WA, Debbie fisher and husband Stewart of South Carolina, Donna Ahrens of Kirkland; 4 great-grandchildren; step-son Tom Walstrom and wife Mary Lue of Bellingham; step-daughters, Jo Galbraith and husband Mike of Blaine, WA, Sue Waschke and husband Steve of Ferndale, WA. Reverend Don Walters will be present when family and friends gather in remembrance of Don at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24, in the Parish Hall of Grace Lutheran Church, G Street, Blaine, WA (across the street from Blaine Senior Center). At his request cremation arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home of Bellingham.
EASTERLY, Margaret Peck, age 74 who resided at 8895 Semiahmoo Dr., passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, April 10, 1984. She had been a lifetime resident of Blaine and leaves to survive 1 son, Gordon Easterly of Blaine; 1 daughter, Katherine Ahrens of Kirkland; 1 sister, Gertrude Salisbury of Calif.; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. She was a life member of the Eastern Star Bellingham Chapter. Cremation arrangements are by Jern & McKinney Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. [b. Dec. 13, 1909; avid bird watcher]
EASTMAN, Alison Jennifer, of 8874 Stein Road, Custer, died Wednesday, May 4, 1994, at her home in a drowning accident. She was 1 year, 8 months old. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Brian McGovern officiating. She was born Aug. 16, 1992, to Richard Elden and Patricia Worthy Eastman in Bellingham. Survivors include her parents of the family home; sisters Catherine, Sharon and Cassandra Eastman of the family home; and paternal grandmother Madeline Eastman of Custer. Arrangements are by Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel of Blaine.
EASTMAN, Dee Dee, 83, of Bellingham died January 4, 2009 in Bellingham. She was born April 29, 1925 in Blaine, Washington to Claude J. and Sarah O. (Lindor) Carlson. She married Syl N. Eastman August 25, 1945 in Bellingham. Dee Dee enjoyed sewing and worked for several years and Jeanie Dale Fabrics on Cornwall Ave. She is preceded in death by her husband Syl. She is survived by her son Kevin and wife Dena of Bellingham; daughter Sharon Bolling and husband Ken of Indian Springs, NV; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. No services will be held.
EASTMAN, Edward M., age 78, passed away at his home in Soap Lake, Wash., Thurs., Oct. 19, (1950). Mr. Eastman had been a resident of Bellingham for 40 years, going to Soap Lake in 1935. He was a retired painter and a member of the Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 31, I.O.O.F. Survivors include two nieces, Mrs. Cora Groff and Mrs. Hazel Semoff, both of Bellingham; two nephews, Franc Eastman of Seattle, and Ray Eastman of Bellingham; granddaughter, Mrs. Vivian Crocker; and a grandson, Jack Beal, both of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, Monday, October 23, at 7:30 p.m. with the Rev. Ray Wagoner officiating and ritualistic services of the I.O.O.F Cremation will follow.
EASTMAN, Florence K., age 77 of 2926 Meridian, passed away Sun. Sept. 27, (1981). Mrs. Eastman had resided in Bellingham for the past 45 years, was a member of the Church of the Assumption and leaves to survive her husband Rittell Eastman of the family home; 1 son, Syl Eastman of this city; 2 grandchildren, Kevin Eastman of Bellingham and Sharon Bolling of Rome, New York; 3 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Helen Belik and Alice Prescott, both of this city. Funeral services will be conducted Wed. Sept. 30 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Pero officiating. Interment Greenacres.
EASTMAN, Frederick Glenn, age 21, of 2860 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd., Custer passed away near Othello, Friday, June 3, (1977). A life time resident of Whatcom County, he graduated as an honor student from Ferndale High School in 1974. At the time of his death he was a Jr. in Civil Engineering at Washington State University at Pullman. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Ferndale, Phi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Surviving are his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Glen Eastman of Custer; a sister, Julie Eastman of McChord Air Force Base; grandparents, Mrs. Fern Healy of Marysville and Norton Turcott of Bothell, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Golden of Blaine; great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bowman of Marysville; also numerous aunts and uncles. Funeral services held in Veroske's McKinney Funeral Home, Tuesday, June 7 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Robert E. Johnsen officiating, assisted by Einar Rahm. Burial in the Blaine Cemetery.
EASTMAN, James M., age 49 years, 2408 Mill Avenue, passed away at Portland, Oregon, Friday, April 11, (1947). He was a veteran of the First World War, and a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge. Survivors are the mother, Mrs. Avis Arnold, Bellingham; father, Edward Eastman, Soap Lake, Wash. Also several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, Tuesday, April 15, at 1:30 p.m. by Rev. Ray S. Wagoner and officers and members of Bellingham Bay Lodge, No. 31, I.O.O.F. Burial in Bay View Cemetery.
EASTMAN, Lula Mae - Graveside service for Lula Mae Eastman, age 88, of 2706 Humboldt St., will be Tuesday Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Eastman passed away Sat. Oct. 1, 1983. She is survived by 1 son, Robert F. Ewing of City; 2 daughters, Vera Kelly of Puyallup and Lucille Parks of Ocean Shores, Wa.; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 4 great great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Hazel Ewing of City and Esther Danaher of Penticton, B.C. Mrs. Eastman had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 56 years. Jones Funeral Home. [b. Feb. 16, 1895 Alexandria, MN]
EASTMAN, Minnie Martin of Forks died Sunday, July 4, 1993, in Seattle. She was 87. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Shaker Church in Wapato. Born June 22, 1906, in Snoqualmie to Lyman and Julia Martin, she grew up and went to school in Marblemont. A member of the 1910 Shaker Church, Mrs. Eastman worked as a traveling missionary throughout California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. She was a member of the Yakima Indian Nation. Mrs. Eastman lived in the Deming area for many years. Survivors include daughters Nellie Todd of Ferndale and Lillie Ward and Charlotte Jackson, both of La Push, and Loretta Castillo of Tacoma; and numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
EASTMAN, Myrtle M., age 75, of 1359 Smith road, Bellingham died at a Bellingham hospital Jan. 30, (1950) following a lingering illness. Surviving relatives include three daughters, Mrs. Olive Woodward, San Francisco, Mrs. Pearl Shields, Ferndale; and Mrs. Betty Burns, El Cerito, Calif.; two sons, Raymond, of Blaine, and Fred, of Olympia; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Ned Cole, Seattle; five sisters, Mrs. Maude Paul, Calif., Mrs. Cora Burnhardt, Puyallup, Mrs. Lucy Pullar, Bellingham, Mrs. May Smith, Everett, and Mrs. Nora Allison, Seattle; several nieces and nephews. Services were conducted Feb. 2, at the McKinney Funeral home with the Rev. J. W. Sanders officiating. Elias Breidford sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "In the Garden. He was accompanied by Mrs. V. W. Nemyre at the piano. Interment in the Blaine cemetery. Out-of town relatives attending the funeral included her son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eastman of Olympia, her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ned Cole of Seattle and sisters, Mrs. Cora Barnhardt of Puyallup, Mrs. Nora Allison of Seattle and Mrs. May Smith of Everett.
(From the Blaine Journal, February 9, 1950) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.EASTMAN, Ray Lynwood, age 61, of 2706 Humboldt Street, passed away in a local hospital Monday, May 21, (1951). Mr. Eastman had resided in this community for the past 10 years and was a retired painter. Surviving relatives are his widow, Lula, at home; two sons, William W., of Bellingham, and Ray A., of Finley, Calif.; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Semoff, of Lummi Island, and Mrs. Cora Groff, of Bellingham; one brother, Harvey, of Burbank, Calif; three step-sons, Clyde Norden and Arnold Ewing, both of Kodiak, Alaska, and Robert Ewing, of Bellingham; two step-daughters, Mrs. Vera Fudge, of Kirkland, and Mrs. Lucille Morningstar, of Bellingham. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Eugene R. Smerchek Thursday, May 24, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.
EASTMAN, Raymond, age 53 years of Blaine, passed away at the family residence Wednesday, Dec. 30, (1954) following a lingering illness. Mr. Eastman was born in Minnesota, but for the past 45 years he had resided in Blaine. He leaves to survive his wife Gertrude E. at home; two daughters, Mary Miles of Blaine, June Randall of Montana; two sons, Jack Eastman at Bellingham, and Glen Eastman at home. Six grandchildren and three sisters, Olive Woodward of San Francisco, Pearl Shields of Port Moler, Alaska, and Betty Burns of Castro Valley, Calif. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Jan. 2, at 2 p.m. within the McKinney Funeral Chapel at Blaine. Cremation will follow.
EASTMAN, Rittell E. "Blondy" age 84, of 2926 Meridian, passed away Mon. Jan. 6, (1986). Mr. Eastman had resided in Whatcom County for the past 50 years and was retired from Mt. Baker Plywood. His hobbies were bowling & fishing and was preceded in death by his wife Florence in Sept. 1981. He leaves to survive a son Syl Eastman of City; 1 brother, Lester of Minn.; 2 sisters, Ethel Anderson of Huron, So. Dakota and Clara Denson of Graceville, Minn.; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wed. Jan. 8 at 2:30 p..m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home Rev. Paul Dalton officiating. Interment Greenacres. [b. Sept. 22, 1901 Beardsly, MN]
EASTON, Erving H., 2415 Eldridge Ave., age 77, passed away in Seattle Friday, March 24, (1967). Mr. Easton was a sixty-seven years resident of this City, and was a retired jeweler. He was a member of the Congregational Church; I.O.O.F., Rising Star Lodge No. 79; Holly Rebekah Lodge No. 153; 20 Century Club, and the Birchwood Garden Club. Survivors are a son, Erving E., and two daughters, Mrs. John Pettigrew and Mrs. Leland Bass, all residing in Seattle; ten grandchildren, and a brother, Edwin Easton of this City. Services were conducted by Rev. Ray S. Wagoner and Officers of the Rising Star Lodge No. 79, today, March 27, at 1:00 p.m., at the Jones Funeral Home, followed by burial in Bay View Cemetery.
EASTON, Katherine K., age 72, 2415 Eldridge Ave., passed away at home Wednesday, February 9, (1966). Mrs. Easton had resided in this city the past sixty years and was a member of the Congregational Church. Survivors are her husband, Erving H., at home; a son, Erving Easton, Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. John Pettigrew, city, and Mrs. Leland Bass of Seattle; ten grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Granville Stevens of Mt. Vernon. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Friday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Bay View Cemetery.
EASTWOOD, Earl R. - Memorial service for Earl R. Eastwood, age 78, of 900 21st St., will be Mon. Oct. 20, 11 a.m. at Garden Street United Methodist Church, with Reverend Edgar L. Starr, Pastor officiating. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Mr. Eastwood passed away Thurs. Oct. 16, 1986. A Bellingham resident for 66 years, he was a member of Garden Street United Methodist Church; Bellingham Elks Lodge No. 194; South Bellingham Community Club and is survived by his wife Edna; son, George & wife Elsie Eastwood of City; 3 daughters, Dorothy & husband Noble Nelson, Eva & husband Donald Cords, all of Bellingham, Ruth & husband Zacarias Casasola of San Jose, Calif.; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Clarence Eastwood of City; 4 nieces & 2 nephews. Visitation hours Sun. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Mon. 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home.
[He was born May 21, 1908, in Riverside, Wash.]EASTWOOD, Jessie J. - Memorial services for Jessie J. Eastwood, 76, 409 York St., will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Garden Street United Methodist Church. The Rev. Edgar Starr will officiate. Mrs. Eastwood died Tuesday (Feb. 25, 1986) at her home. She was born April 16, 1909, in Chehalis, Wash., and had lived in Bellingham since 1920. She was married 52 years to Clarence E. Eastwood. Mrs. Eastwood attended Garden Street United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband; a son, Glenn M. Eastwood of Bellingham; a daughter, Betty E. Swanson of San Diego; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Cremation is under the direction of Jones Funeral Home.
EASTWOOD, Nellie - Funeral service for Nellie Eastwood, age 96, of 1900 21st St., City, will be Wednesday Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Edgar L. Starr, Pastor Garden Street Methodist Church officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery. Mrs. Eastwood passed away Mon. Jan. 23, 1984. A Bellingham resident for the past 65 years, she was a member of Garden Street Methodist Church and is survived by 2 sons, Earl & wife Edna Eastwood, Clarence & wife Jessie Eastwood, all of City; 11 grandchildren, Dorothy Nelson, George Eastwood, Eva Cords, all of City, Ruth Casasola of San Jose, Calif., Glenn Eastwood of City, Betty Swanson of Seattle, Albert Hicks, Tom Hicks, Janice Salstrom, Pam Rehder, all of City, Delores Mathison of Las Vegas, Nevada; 44 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
EASTWOOD, Rosalie F., age 75 of 4470 Ferndale Rd., passed away Thursday, June 6, (1974). Mrs. Eastwood was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Ferndale, the St. Mary's Guild and had been a resident of Ferndale for over 65 years. She is survived by her husband, Ryan; 1 son Arthur of Ferndale; 1 brother, John Barr of Ferndale; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Vigil prayer services will be held in Moles Funeral Home, Sunday, June 9 at 6 p.m., mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Father Peter Duggan Monday, June 10 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment Enterprise Cemetery.
EASTWOOD, Ryan A., age 89 of 4470 Ferndale Road, Ferndale, passed away Monday, March 9, 1981. Mr. Eastwood had been a resident of Ferndale since 1912; was a life member of the BPO Elks Lodge No. 194, Bellingham; and was a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife Rosalie in 1974. He is survived by 1 son, Art & daughter-in-law Liz of Ferndale; 3 brothers, Peter Ruord & Gerritt Oosterwoud; & 1 sister, Yelke Ypinga, all in Holland; 5 grandchildren, Leslie Mount of Bellingham; Sandy Hansen of Birch Bay; Ryan Scott & Curtis Eastwood, all of Ferndale; 3 great grandchildren. Ritualistic services will be performed by BPO Elks Lodge, No. 194 Wednesday, March 11 at 3:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery.
[He was born Sept. 12, 1891 in Boornbergum, Holland.]EASTMAN, William Linwood, Sr. of Bellingham died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 1994. He was 70. Private family services will be held. Born Aug. 29, 1923, to Ray Linwood and Ruth Alice Garver Eastman in Santa Rosa, Calif., he moved to Bellingham in 1941. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Marjorie Nelson on May 26, 1945, in Bellingham. Mr. Eastman worked for Georgia-Pacific Corp., Bellingham Operations, and was a member of the Marietta Fire Department. He enjoyed gardening and traveling. Survivors include his wife of the family home; son William L. Eastman Jr. of Bellingham and Patrick Eastman of Ferndale; daughters Kathryn Houston and Lynne Morrow, both of Bellingham; brother Ray Eastman of Cave City, Ariz.; half brother Skip Simkins of Lake Port, Calif.; seven grandchildren; five step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
EATON, Cecilia, age 32 years, of Ferndale, passed away Monday, Sept. 3, (1956) as a result of an automobile accident. Mrs. Eaton had been a resident of Ferndale for the past 25 years, and owned and operated Cecilia's Beauty Shop in Ferndale. Mrs. Eaton was a member of Kulshan Unit American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by one daughter, Peggy Ann; one nephew, Clark Milton; one sister, Mrs. Erma Lewis of Chula Vista, Calif.; one brother, George Beaudreau of Durham, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Sept. 7, at 1:30 p.m. at the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale, with Rev. Robert Irwin officiating. Final resting place, Greenacres.
EATON, Clara M., age 78 a Skagit County resident for the past 52 years. Died Sun. Sept. 3, 1978 at the United General Hospital. She was born March 27, 1900 in Douglas County, Wa. Married to Sibert Eaton in 1916. They operated a dairy farm east of Sedro Woolley for many years. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church at Prosser, WA. Survived by 3 sons, Sam from Stanwood, Ben of Portland, Maine, Alex of Stilwell, Kan. 4 daughters, Reda Albright of Bellingham, Ruby Jolly of Everett, Virginia Holm of Spokane, Nellie Enquist of Mt. Vernon. 2 brothers, William Dorsey of Stanwood, Lester Dorsey, Anaheim B.C., 27 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren. Services Wed. Sept. 6, Lemley Chapel, Sedro Woolley, 11 a.m. Interment, Sedro Woolley Cemetery.
EATON, Clyde, age 64, Ferndale, passed away at a local hospital Monday, March 27, (1950), following an accident. Mr. Eaton had been a resident of the Ferndale district for the past 30 years. He was one of the organizers of the Ferndale Volunteer Fire Dept., and has been fire chief since 1931. He was a Ferndale city machinist and mechanic for 20 years. Surviving relatives include his widow, Gertrude; four daughters, Mrs. L. H. Morrisin (sic), of Kingston, Wash., Mrs. C. M. Rohrbolher (sic), of San Leindro, Calif., Mrs. Bruce Geleynse and Mrs. Dorothy Rice, both of Ferndale; a son, John Eaton of Ferndale, and a sister, Mrs. Etta Wilson, of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted within the chapel of the Monroe Mortuary in Ferndale, Wednesday, March 29, at 2:15 p.m. with the Rev. C. G. Albertson officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.
EATON, Gertrude, age 65, of Ferndale, passed away at home Sunday, March 29, (1953). She had been a resident of the Ferndale District for the past 32 years. Mrs. Eaton is survived by four daughters: Mrs. Charlotte Morrison, of Port Townsend, Mrs. Gretelle Rohrbacker, of San Leandro, Calif., Mrs. Dorothy Rice, and Mrs. Jean Geleynse, both of Ferndale; one son, John Eaton, of Ferndale; nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale, Wednesday, April 1, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. C. C. Hovda officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.
EATON, Glen E., age 78, 3422 N.W. Ave., passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, (1977) in a local hospital. He was a native of Kansas and had resided in this community for the past 11 years. Survived by his wife Lela; 2 brothers, Victor Craft of Seattle and Ernest Eaton of Mt. Vernon; 1 sister, Mrs. Alta Cook, City, several nieces and nephews. Services will be held Wed. at 1 p.m. from the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Paul Cantelon officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
EATON, Harriet A., age 84, of 2515 King St. passed away in a local hospital Sunday, May 21, (1961). Mrs. Eaton had resided in this community for the past 5 years and was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Surviving relatives are eight grandchildren including Frank Eaton of Bellingham and one brother, Frank Allen of Oconomowoc, Wis. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. G. Allen Hires Thursday, May 25, at 10:00 a.m.
EATON, John T., age 39 years, of Ferndale, passed away Monday, Sept. 3, (1956) as a result of an auto accident. Mr. Eaton had been a resident of Whatcom County his entire lifetime. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army, and was a member of Kulshan Post of the American Legion. Mr. Eaton was employed by Sears, Roebuck & Co. He is survived by one daughter, Peggy Ann; four sisters, Mrs. Charlotte Morrison of Port Angeles, Mrs. Gretelle Rohrbacker of San Leandro, Calif., Mrs. Dorothy Rice of Steilacom, Wash., Mrs. Joan Geleynse of Bellingham; numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Sept. 7, at 1:30 p.m. at the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale, with Rev. Robert Irwin officiating. Final resting place, Greenacres.
EATON, Lela G. - Bellingham resident Lela G. Eaton died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1992. She was 93. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Matthews officiating. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Eaton was born Aug. 3, 1899, in Mound Valley, Kan., to George and Estella Cary. She graduated from Pittsburg Teacher's College in Pittsburg, Kan., in 1924. She married Glen Eaton on June 1, 1940. She moved to Bellingham, where she graduated from Western Washington University in 1951. A teacher in the Sedro-Woolley and Enumclaw school districts, she retired in 1965. She was a member of Garden Street United Methodist Church. Mrs. Eaton was preceded in death by her husband, her four sisters and one brother. Survivors include niece Carol Brooker of Coffeyville, Kan. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
EATON, Marie C., age 73, of 507 South State Street, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, September 17, (1947). Mrs. Eaton had been a resident of this community for the past nine years and was a member of the Odessa Lodge of Royal Neighbors and the Oroville Lodge of Rebekahs; also past noble grand of that order. Surviving relatives are the husband, J. R. at home; one son Carl, of Vancouver, Wash.; one daughter, Mrs. J. W. Fisher, of Oakland, Calif., and five grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where Christian Scientist services will be read Saturday, September 20, at 10:30 a.m. Cremation.
EATON, William H., of Bellingham died Monday, Nov. 29, 1993. He was 87. Private services were held Friday. Born July 10, 1906, to James and Theresa Eaton in Liverpool, England, he immigrated to Canada at the age of 16. As a young man he worked as a farm laborer. Mr. Eaton was interested in radio communications. Mr. Eaton served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a flight sergeant in World War II. After the war, he moved to British Columbia and worked for Queen Charlotte Airline, establishing remote communication lines in the province. In the 1950s, he moved to Los Angeles and worked for Hughes Aircraft as an aerospace engineer on the first moon landers. He retired in the 1970s. After retiring, Mr. Eaton moved to Bellingham. He was an avid reader and an amateur radio operator, with the call sign K7AT. Survivors include his wife, Margaret, of the family home; daughters Gail Patricia Bruce and Elaine May Eaton, both of Bellingham, and Shirley Hill of Port Coquitlam, B.C.; sisters Constace Paradis, Olive Charbonneau and Lily Sliger, all of Windsor, Canada; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Jern-LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
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