WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES EB - EC
EBBESON, Benjamin S., age 85, 2521 Smith Road, passed away Thursday, April 22, (1965). A sixty-one year resident of Whatcom County, Mr. Ebbeson was a retired farmer and fisherman. He was member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church; Sons of Norway; Wergeland Lodge No. 21; Alaska Fisherman's Union, and Norlandslegt Lodge. Survivors are his widow, Ann, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Wilhelm, city; Mrs. Agnes B. Herlihy, Langley, B.C.; fourteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Oswald M., Langley, B.C., Einer M., Vancouver, B.C.; Askel M. Langley, B.C.; and nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor Raymond Pfleuger Monday, April 25 at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
EBE, Kevin Leonard, age 7, who resided at Route 1, Ferndale, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 29, (1959). Kevin was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Ferndale and leaves to survive his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Ebe Jr.; one brother, Kurt; four sisters, Barbara, Beverly, Kaye and baby, all at home. Also his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Ebe and grandmother, Mrs. Ida Iverson, all of Custer. Also numerous other relatives. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.
EBE, Oscar M., age 93 of 205 S. B.C. Ave., Lynden, passed away Friday, December 9, 1983 in a rest home in Lynden. He had been in the Custer area since 1919, was a seed potato grower for over 40 years and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Ferndale and active in the Washington State Seed Potato Commission, Farm Bureau and Whatcom County Soil Conservation. He is survived by 2 sons, Aloys Ebe and his wife Merriel of Custer, Leonard Ebe and his wife Idamae of Ferndale; 5 daughters, Dora Iverson and her husband Leo of Ferndale, Frances Bryant and her husband Arthur of Ferndale, Verona Harbaugh and her husband Donal of Santa Ana, Calif., Irene Bellode and her husband Peter of Dolores, Colorado, Edith Brown and her husband David of Portland, Oregon; 32 grandchildren; 7 step-grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; numerous other relatives. Vigil services will be held Thursday, December 15, in the chapel of Moles Funeral Home at 6:00 p.m. with Father Jack Buckalew officiating. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Friday, December 16, 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Ferndale with Fathers Jack Buckalew and Patrick Keaty officiating with burial to follow in Enterprise Cemetery. [b. Wutoschingen-Baden Germany in 1890, he emigrated to the United States in 1913; arriving in Whatcom County in 1919 by the way of Topeka, Kansas; Portland, Oregon and Goldendale, Washington where he married Lena Kloker in 1919.]
EBEL, Thomas William, age 27 of Bellingham, resident of Whatcom County for two years, died Wednesday, June 4, 1997, as a result of an industrial accident. He is survived by his wife Barbara (Bryan) Ebel of Bellingham; eleven-month old son Zachary Jacob Ebel of Bellingham; Barbara's parents Fred & Sabrina Bryan of Ferndale; Barbara's sister and brother-in-law Jennifer and David Schoonover and son Tucker of Sumas; Barbara's sister Kristi Bryan of Ferndale; Barbara's brother Chris Bryan of Ferndale; Thomas' grandparents Ed and Marjorie Ebel of Moses Lake, Dr. Emma Grandy of Sandy Point; parents Bill and Suzanne Ebel of Albuquerque, NM; sisters Lauri Ebel of Albuquerque, Amy Ebel of St. Louis, MO; brother David Ebel of Alburquerque; brother and sister-in-law Edward and Denise Ebel of Kent; aunt Ann Ebel of Moses Lake. He was preceded in death by his mother Gay (Grandy) Ebel. Mr. Ebel was born February 15, 1970, Lake Chelan, to Bill and Gay (Grandy) Ebel. He married Barbara (Bryan) November 24, 1995, in Coeur d'Alene, ID. In 1989 he graduated from Sandia Prep School in Albuquerque; was the outstanding soccer player of the year in the State of New Mexico in 1988 and went to Yavapai Junior College, AZ, on a Soccer Scholarship; proudly served as a private in the U.S. Army; was employed for the past two years at Comptec where he worked alongside many friends. He played soccer, built race cars, enjoyed reading, spending time with family, fishing, horseback riding, playing with his son, and basketball. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, June 7, 1997, 2:00 p.m. at New Life Fellowship Church, 810 East Pole Road in Lynden with Pastor Jim Stender officiating. A reception will follow the service at the church. Visitation will be Friday, June 6, 1997 from 6-9 p.m. at Moles Funeral Chapel. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ferndale.
EBELING, Dietrich, age 71, of 1701 Larrabee Street,passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Feb. 18, (1950). Mr. Ebeling had been a resident of this community for the past 61 years and owned and operated the Washington Meat Market on the South Side during most of that time. Deceased was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, life member of Pythias, a life member of Bellingham Lodge No. 194, B.P.O. Elks, and was a member of the Washington Club. Surviving relatives are his widow, Louise, at home; one sister, Mrs. Johana Schaefer, of Seattle, and many nieces and nephews. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Haugen Thursday, Feb. 23, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
EBELING, Louise A., age 81, of 148 Orchard Terrace, widow of the late Dietrich H. Ebeling, passed away in a local sanitarium Sunday, January 2, (1960). Mrs. Ebeling had resided in Bellingham for the past 60 years; was a member of the Central Lutheran Church. Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Ernestine Sternberg, of Bellingham, numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor Oscar A. Jacobson Wednesday, January 27 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
EBERGSEN, Emil, age 85 of 1224 Grant St. passed away Dec. 9, (1975). A resident of this community for the past 66 years, Mr. Ebergsen was a retired fisherman and shipwright, a member of the Lutheran Church and charter member of Shipwrights Local No. 2071. Surviving wife, Olga; 2 daughters, Mrs. Catherine Benedict and Marion Ebergson (sic) both of Bellingham; 1 son, Elmer Ebergson (sic) of Bellingham; 4 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, 3 great-grandsons, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday, Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Clinton officiating. Interment will follow in Bay View Cemetery.
EBERGSEN, Olga, age 87 of 1224 Grant St., passed away Thurs. Oct. 2, 1980 in Bellingham. She was born Feb. 24, 1893 in Norway and had been a resident of the community for the past 69 years. She was a member of the Christ The Servant Lutheran Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Emil Ebergsen on Dec. 9, 1975. She is survived by 1 son, Elmer & wife Carol Ebergson (sic) of Bellingham; 2 daughters, Marion Egergson (sic) of Bellingham and Catherine & husband Douglas Benedict of Bellingham; 2 granddaughters, Diane & husband John F. Baker of Bellingham and Elaine & husband Ronald L. Peterson of Bellingham; 4 grandsons, Brian, Bruce & wife Amy, Brent & Barry Ebergson (sic) all of Bellingham; 4 great-grandsons of Bellingham; 1 sister, Maren Petersen of Norway and numerous nieces & nephews. Services will be held Mon. Oct. 6 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with Pastor Donald Clinton officiating. Interment will follow in Bayview Cemetery.
EBERHARD, Vivian Mae, age 58, of 645 D St., Blaine, passed away Sat. Feb. 14th, (1987) in Blaine. Mrs. Eberhard was born Oct. 25, 1928 in Blaine, WA and had been a resident of the community for the last 9 years. She was a member of the Mennonite Brethren Church of Birch Bay. She leaves to survive her daughter, Vicky Lynn Eberhard of Blaine; mother, Violet Stehle of Blaine; brother, Joseph Stehle of Lynnwood. Funeral services will be held Mon., Feb. 23rd, 1 p.m. at Jerns & McKinney Funeral Chapel in Blaine with Rev. Dwight Petersen officiating. Visitation is Sat. 2-8 & Sun., 2-8. Under the direction of Jerns & McKinney Funeral Chapel. [husband Noel Eberhard, died in 1977.]
EBERHARDT, Mary M., age 77 of Bellingham, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, October 28, 1982. She was a member of the Catholic Church. She is survived by 2 daughters, Barbara Poulson & Marian Schroeder, both of Seattle; 3 sisters, Ann Kirk and Eva Collins, both of Seattle; Florence Harrington of Montana; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Family memorial services will be held at a later date. Interment in Bay View Cemetery. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.
EBERHARDT, Robert Charles - Private family services for Robert Charles Eberhardt, age 79 of 1474 James St., will be held at a later date. Cremation. Mr. Eberhardt passed away Thurs. Nov. 12, 1981. He is survived by his wife Mary; 2 daughters, Marion Schroeder & Barbara Poulsen, both of Seattle; 4 grandchildren; 1 sister, Mrs. Ida Elby of Wisconsin; 3 sisters-in-law, Anna Kirk, Eva Collings, both of Seattle and Florence Harrington of Butte, Montana. A resident of this community since 1955, Mr. Eberhardt was employed by Puget Power as a lineman for 41 years. Jones Funeral Home.
EBERHARDT, Thomas Henry - A Rosary for U. S. Customs area director Thomas Henry Eberhardt of Blaine will be said at 7 p.m. Thursday at Jerns-McKinney Funeral Home Chapel in Blaine. Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church, also in Blaine. Burial will be Saturday in Holy Rood Cemetery in Seattle. Mr. Eberhardt of 9883 Harvey Road died of cancer Sunday March 13, 1994, in Seattle. He was 53. Born July 15, 1940, to Henry and Eleanor Priebe Eberhardt in Waukegan, Ill., he graduated from Messmer High School in Milwaukee and Park College in Kansas City, Mo. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1958 to 1963. Mr. Eberhardt married "Jeanie" Chin-Lien in 1963. He was a U.S. Customs Service inspector in Milwaukee from 1967 to 1974; a supervisor of customs inspectors in Kansas City, Mo., from 1974 to 1983; and was area Customs port director for Blaine; Lynden, Point Roberts and Sumas from 1983 until his death. Survivors include his wife of the family home; son Christopher Eberhardt of St. Louis, Henry Eberhardt of Auburn and Karl Eberhardt of Seattle; brothers Michael Eberhardt of Port Washington, Wis., and John Eberhardt of Saint Joseph, Mich.; sisters Katherine Magurn of Oxford, Ohio, and Margaret Eberhardt of East Calais, Vt.; and two grandchildren.
EBERHART, Mayellen - Edmonds resident Mayellen Eberhart died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1993. She was 98. Family graveside services will be held Friday at Bayview Cemetery. She was born Feb. 20, 1894, in McPherson, Kan., to George and Caroline Plasket. She was a resident of Bellingham since 1927, until she moved to Edmonds in the summer of 1992. Survivors include daughter Rosemary Wells of Edmonds; seven grandchildren; and four nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
EBERLI, Louise J., 67, of Clipper, passed away May 20, (1986). She was born in Sedro Woolley Oct. 13, 1918 and was married to Alfred Eberli in Sedro Woolley in 1942. She lived in Clipper for the past 35 years. She is survived by her husband, Alfred; one son, Richard of Acme; three daughters, Marguerite Sherman of Saxon, Cathi Johnstone of Sylvana and Linda Hruby of Acme; one brother and 12 grandchildren. Rosary and mass of Christian burial will be conducted Friday, May 23 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Catholic Church in Sedro Woolley with Father James O'Grady of St. Joseph's Parish in Lynden officiating. Interment followed in the Sedro Wolley cemetery.
EBERLINE, Marguarite, age 92 passed away in a local nursing home Monday Oct. 14, (1974). She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 50 years and was a member of Eastern Star, and the Christian Science Church. She leaves to survive her sister, Lillian Angstman of Chicago. Christian Science Services will be held October 17 at 11 a.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery with Mrs. Ida Scott officiating under the direction of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.
EBERLY, Jess E., age 78 of 5104 Sand Rd., passed away Thurs., Nov. 1, 1979. A resident of this community for 49 years, he was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran, member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion and VFW. He is survived by 1 sister, Mrs. Lila and husband Bill Woolfe of Everson numerous nieces & nephews including Bob and wife, Sue Woolfe, City, James and wife, Tina Woolfe of Edmonds and Mrs. Lucy Beanblossom of Kent; 1 sister-in-law, Mrs. Mildred and Jr. Eberley of Renton. Funeral service Wed., Nov. 7, 3 p.m., Jones Funeral Home, with Rev. Archie R. Rumppe and Rev. Edgar Starr officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. [b. Missouri Valley, IA]
EBERLY, JoAnne - Funeral services for JoAnne Eberly will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Gillies Funeral Home by the Rev. John Ham. The 11-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Eberly, 8558 Benson Road, died Tuesday (Jan. 3, 1967) of injuries suffered in an automobile accident near Everett. She was a student at Lynden Grade School and secretary of Delta Junior Grange. Besides her parents, she is survived by two brothers, Norman and Donald, and a sister, Sharon, all at home; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin J. Eberly of Renton and Mrs. Bertha Chapman of Sumas, and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Storm of Bellingham and Mrs. Laura Whaler in California. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery under direction of Gillies Funeral Home.
EBERLY, Maxine C., age 40 of 3104 Bennett Ave., passed away suddenly at the family home, Sunday, April 1, (1956). Mrs. Eberly was a lifetime resident of this city and was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving relatives include one daughter, Beverly Eggert, city; two grandchildren; her mother, Mrs. Gene Young, city; three sisters, Mrs. Marcella Erickson, Mrs. Jean Adams, both of Bellingham, Mrs. June Lund of Seattle, many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 4, a 3 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Joseph E. Wilderman, pastor of the Calvary Pentecostal Church officiating. Interment Woodlawn.
EBERSOLE, Willis E., age 88, of 120 S. Forest St., passed away in a local hospital, Monday, Oct. 17, (1960). A former resident of Minnesota and a retired farmer, Mr. Ebersole had resided in Bellingham for the past 13 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. C. E. Lusby, of Bellingham; six sons, Clifford L., of Oakland, Calif., J. Arthur, of Yellow Springs, Ohio, Fred of Short Hills, N. J., Howard S., of Wichita, Kan., Roger M., of Northfield, Minn., and Donald O., of Zenia, Ohio; 8 grandchildren including Charles E. Lusby Jr., of Bellingham; five great-grandchildren. Private funeral services were conducted at the Jones Funeral Home by the Rev. Don McAlpine, Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 11:30 a.m. The remains were forwarded to Donaldsville, Ohio, for interment.
EBERT, Emma, age 76 years, of 2048 Roy Rd., Lake Samish, passed away at her residence Thursday, December 13, (1956). Mrs. Ebert had resided in this community for the past 15 years, and leaves to survive her husband, Max Ebert, of the home; one son, John Ebert, of Seattle; one daughter, Mrs. Wally Johnson, of Portland, Ore.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Augusta Kilian of this city. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Dec. 17, at 1 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.
EBERT, John, age 81, of 2300 14th St., No. 54, Bellingham, passed away Wed. April 9, (1986) in Bellingham. Mr. Ebert was born March 20, 1905 in Germany. He had been a resident for 9 years, and was the auto parts manager for William O. McKay Ford Co. in Seattle for 40 years. He is survived by his wife Matilda Ebert of the family home, to whom he was married for 57 years; 1 son John & wife Arlene Ebert of Deming; 2 grandsons, Terry wife Jackie Ebert & Jay Ebert all of Deming; 2 great grandchildren, Daniel & Karissa of Deming; 1 sister & 1 niece of Portland, Oregon & 1 nephew of Los Angeles, Calif. Funeral services were held Fri. April 11 at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, with Mr. Paul Elvig officiating. Burial followed in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
EBERT, Matilda Helen, age 86, of 1224 Cornwell Ave., Bellingham, passed away Wed., Oct. 10, 1990, at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. She was born July 15, 1904, in New York City, NY to Vincent and Marie Langhans. She married John Ebert in 1929 in Bremerton, WA and later moved to Bellingham in 1978. Her husband John passed away in 1986. She is survived by her son, John (Jack) and wife Arlene of Deming; 2 grandsons, Terry & wife Jackie of Deming and Jay & wife Kelly of Bellingham; 4 great-grandchildren; Daniel, Karissa, Michael, and Justin. Private family services will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
EBERT, Max of 2048 Roy Road, Lake Samish, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, Dec. 26, (1956) following a lingering illness. Mr. Ebert had resided in Bellingham for the past 15 years. He leaves to survive one son John of Seattle and one daughter, Mrs. Wally Johnson of Portland; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Dec. 28 at 3 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, with Rev. Melvin Laws officiating. Interment Greenacres.
EBRIGHT, Bertha L., age 85, of 2501 E. St., passed away Thursday, April 7, (1977). She had been a resident of Whatcom County and Bellingham since 1899. She was a member of the Congregational Church, Senior Citizens, Council on Aging & Retired Federal Employees Assn. Surviving are 2 sons, Ed A. of Bellingham and Donald of Zurich, Switzerland; a daughter, Florence Wilkinson of Kirkland; a brother, Wesley Ball of Seattle; a sister Muriel Bennett of Spokane; also 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel, Monday, April 11 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Vincent Crane officiating. Burial in the Ten Mile Cemetery.
EBRIGHT, Beverly A. - Private family memorial service will be held for Beverly A. Ebright, age 59, of 619 Bayside Rd. Mrs. Ebright passed away Thurs. April 15, 1982. Cremation. She is survived by her husband Dr. Robert E. Ebright; 2 sons, Greg & wife Jean of Seattle, David of Santa Monica, Calif.; 2 grandchildren; 1 brother Joe Gregory of Spokane; her mother-in-law Marguerite Ebright of City; 1 sister, Mrs. Fred Sherry of Walla Walla; numerous nieces & nephews. A Bellingham resident for the past 36 years, Mrs. Ebright was a member of Bellingham Golf & Country Club; past president of Washington State Womens Golf Association; office manager & travel agent for the past 15 years with "All About Travel". Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
EBRIGHT, Dorcas Jane, age 74 years, passed away suddenly at the family home, 3015 Orleans Street, Friday, May 6, (1949). Mrs. Ebright had lived in Bellingham for the past 46 years. She was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church and Townsend Club No. 5. Her survivors include the husband, Elmer Ebright at home; four sons, Victor, Floyd, Max, of Bellingham, and Orrin W., Bremerton, Wash.; one daughter, Mrs. Alma Reynolds, this city; two sisters, and five brothers, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Alexander B. Aiton, Monday, May 9 at 1:30 p.m. Cremation will follow.
EBRIGHT, Elmer E., age 88, of 1713 G. Street, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, May 13, (1956). Mr. Ebright had resided in this community for the past 53 years, was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church, and was a retired dairy farmer. Surviving relatives include four sons, Victor, Floyd and Max Ebright of this city and Orrin in Alaska; one daughter, Mrs. Alma Reynolds of Bellingham; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Banks of Osborne, Kansas and Mrs. Nora Wilson of Seattle. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted Tuesday, May 15 at 2 p.m., followed by cremation.
EBRIGHT, Floyd, age 84, 2640 S. Park Dr., passed away Mon. Dec. 22, 1980. A 78 year resident of this community, he was a retired owner of Ebright Auto Body Shop. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Charter member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 American Legion, member Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 F & AM, and Order of Eastern Star Chapter 17. He is survived by his wife Marguerite; 1 son, Dr. Robert & wife Beverly A. Ebright, City; 2 grandchildren, Gregory R. Ebright of Alderwood Manor, Davis S. Ebright of Santa Monica, Calif.; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Mrs. Alma Reynolds of City; 2 nephews, Vance Reynolds of City and Francis Reynolds of Redmond. Private family services were held Tues. Dec. 23, 3 p.m., at the Jones Funeral Home, with Father John Langlitz officiating. Cremation.
EBRIGHT, Gladys Alida died July 19, 1994, a resident of Sehome Care Center, Bellingham. Born at the Gulf of Georgia on July 11, 1909 to Charles and Emma Peterson. She married Max Ebright in 1931 and they resided in the Bellingham area until 1960. As a resident of Bellingham she was an employee of the Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company in the 1920's, past president of Washington school PTA in the late 1940's, member of the Republican Women's Club, Druza Club and a square dancer. Preceded in death by her husband in 1978, brother Charles Peterson, in 1977 and sister, Violet Eason in 1988. A resident of Arizona and California until a return to Bellingham in 1990, she was an active senior, a true participant of life, homemaker and lover of all people. Survivors; son, Marvin Ebright, (Colleen), Ferndale, WA, daughter Dorel Field, (John) of Mercer Island, WA, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, six surviving "Peterson" sisters (Myrtle Brighton, Vista, CA, Marguerite Knarreborg, Seattle, WA, Maybelle Heinrich, Portland, OR, Dorothy Ross, Tigard, OR, Kathleen Welsh, Seattle, WA and Maryjo Alvord, Lawrenceville, GA), one brother, Henry Peterson, Blaine, WA, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. No services will be held. Arrangements by Greenacres.
EBRIGHT, Marguerite M. - Memorial Service for Marguerite M. Ebright, age 89, of 2640 South Park Dr., B'ham, will be Mon., Jan. 9 at 2 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Rev. John Gibbs officiating. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Mrs. Ebright passed away Wed., Jan. 4, 1989. A B'ham resident most of her life, she was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church; Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion Auxiliary; Sehome Chapter No. 17, O.E.S.; past member of Wheel & Keel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Ebright Dec., 1980 & is survived by her son, Dr. Robert & wife Donna Ebright of B'ham; 2 grandsons, Gregory Ebright of Edmonds, & David Ebright of San Francisco; 3 great grandchildren; sister-in-law Alma Reynolds of B'ham; Numerous nieces & nephews. Jones Funeral Home. [b. Dec. 21, 1899 San Francisco]
EBRIGHT, Max A., age 72 passed away Mon. Oct. 16, 1978 at his home is Scotts Valley, Calif. He is survived by his wife Gladys at home and one son Marvin of Saratoga, Calif. and a daughter Dorel Field of Mercer Island, Wa. and 3 grandchildren. One brother Floyd Ebright and one sister Alma Reynolds of Bellingham. He was born in Whatcom Co. in 1905 and lived here for 55 yrs. He belonged to the Meat Cutters Union No. 247 for 28 yrs. Funeral services are pending in Scotts Valley, Calif.
EBRIGHT, Philip, age 76, 2625 W. Maplewood Avenue, passed away Tuesday, October 27, (1964). A sixty-six year resident of this city, Mr. Ebright was a Mail Carrier for many years before retiring; was a member of the Birchwood Presbyterian Church and the Retired Letter Carriers Assn. Survivors are his widow, Bertha, at home; one daughter, Mrs. H. C. Wilkinson, Kirkland; two sons, Donald T., Tokyo, Japan; Edwin, city; six grandchildren, and one brother, Henry Ebright of Napa, Calif. Services will be conducted by Rev. Richard Stussi Thursday, October 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Ten Mile Cemetery.
EBRIGHT, Victor, age 64 passed away suddenly Saturday, Feb. 6, (1960) at the family home in Morton, Wash., where he had resided for the past 2 years. Mr. Ebright had formerly resided in Yakima and for 12 years had been a resident of Alaska, and for 11 years prior to his retirement 2 years ago was co-owner and co-operator of the Western Thrift Drug Store in Bellingham. He was a veteran of World War I, a member and past commander of the American Legion in Yakima and was a member of the Yakima Lodge F & AM and a member of the Scottish Rites Bodies. Surviving relatives include his widow Iris at home, 3 brothers Floyd and Max of Bellingham, O. W. Ebright in Alaska, 1 sister, Mrs. Alma Reynolds of Camano Island, also numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Don Swerdfeger officiating, along with officers of the Albert J. Hamilton Post 7 American Legion. Cremation.
ECALBARGER, Eva Blanche, age 77, of 1180 Cedar St. Ferndale, passed away Mon. March 8th, (1976). Mrs. Ecalbarger had been a resident of Whatcom County her entire lifetime and is survived by 6 sons: Lewis A. of Edmonds, Ivan L., of Renton, Robert C., of Bellingham, Kay F., of Bellingham, L. Ray of Ferndale, Daniel R. of Sumas. Two daughters, Marie Fofferber of Wapato, Aldine Calvin of Prescott, one brother, Daryl Cole of Bellingham, 3 sisters, Nina Rohrbacher of Bellingham, Irene Brown of Auburn, Ercy Wylie of Juneau. 20 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. David B. Nelson, Thurs. March 11, at 3 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Cremation will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
ECALBARGER, Lewis A., age 60 of Mountlake Terrace, passed away July 14, 1979 in Edmonds. He was born Aug. 10, 1918 in Ferndale. He leaves his wife, Gertrude of the family home; 2 children, 6 stepdaughters, 5 brothers and her (sic) stepfather, Albert Rudy of Ferndale; 34 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Graveside services Thurs. at 1 p.m. at Abbey View Cemetery in Brier, WA. Arrangements by the Beck's Funeral Home in Edmonds, WA.
ECCLES, Theodocia, age 94, of 2610 Eldridge Ave., passed away in a local hospital Sat., June 25, (1955). Mrs. Eccles had resided in this community for the past 35 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church. She leaves to survive three nephews, Roland L. McKern of Sacramento, Cal., Spencer R. McKern of Lemon Grove, Cal., and Carleton W. McKern of Milwaukee, Wis.; one niece, Mrs. Winefred Parker of Lucerne, Cal. The remains rest at the funereal home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Dr. Charles Durden Wednesday, June 29 at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Anderson Cemetery at East Stanwood.
ECHAVEZ, Beverly Ann Hauser, 53, of Hawaii, died Wednesday, March 9, 1994, in Hilo, Hawaii. Born Sept. 16, 1940, in Madison, Wis., she moved to Bellingham in 1945 and graduated from Bellingham High School. After graduation she moved to Portland, Ore., and worked as a telephone operator for two years. She returned to Bellingham and was a cannery worker and a member of Assumption Church for nearly two years. She moved to Hawaii in the mid-60's and married Herman Echavez there in 1969. Mrs. Echavez was a junior at the University of Hawaii at the time of her death. She was also a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa, where services were to be held for her today. Survivors include her husband of Paauilo, Hawaii; sons Russell Echavez of Hilo, and Ray Echavez of California; daughter Renee Echavez of Hilo; brother David Hauser of Honokaa; sisters Patricia Hauser of Kona, Hawaii and Frances Andrade of Honokaa; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Dodo Mortuary, Inc. of Hilo Hawaii.
ECKARD, Celene M., age 84 of Seattle, passed away while visiting in Fremont, Calif. Sunday Oct. 4, (1981). Mr. Eckard had been a former longtime resident of Bellingham and leaves to survive 1 son Leonard Whelan of Seattle; 2 daughters, Joan Pride of Seattle and Eileen Nichols of Freemont; 15 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Services will be held Fri. Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. at Bay View Cemetery with Rev. Donald Pero officiating. Arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home.
ECKARD, Stark R., age 50 years of 1715 King Street passed away suddenly at the family home Sunday, March 13, (1960). Mr. Eckard had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 22 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption and a foreman at the Permanente Cement Co. He leaves to survive, his wife, Mrs. Celene M. Eckard at the family home; one step-son, Leonard Whelan, city; two step-daughters, Mrs. Joan Pride, city and Mrs. Eileen Nichols, Santa Fe Springs, Calif.; and 10 grandchildren; also one brother, Horace Eckard, Spokane; two sisters, Mrs. Esther Gibson, Spokane and Mrs. Grace Polling in California; and 2 half brothers, Jerry Hebb in Maryland and Boyd Hebb in West Virginia. Rosary will be said Thursday, March 17, at 7:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem High Mass will be sung Friday, March 18, at 10:30 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption. Interment, Bay View.
ECKENBERG, Delores Mary, age 71, of 308 W. Champion St., passed away Friday Oct. 18, 1991 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born July 21, 1920 in Whatcom County, Mrs. Eckenberg had been a life resident. A homemaker, Mrs. Eckenberg was preceded in death by husband Ray L. Eckenberg in 1982 and brother Donald Lindsay. Mr. & Mrs. Eckenberg had many friends among the longshoremen & their families. She is survived by 2 daughters, Audrey Galbreath, Lucille & hus. Ron Norris of Arlignton; 2 sons, Gordon & wife Mabel Patterson of Hoquim, Bill & wife Frankie Patterson of Ogden, Utah; 3 brothers, Kenny & wife, Nancy Lindsay of Simi Valley, CA, Leonard & wife Fern of CA, Alfred Lindsay of Seattle; sister-in-law, Hazel Lindsay of Bellingham. Funeral services will be Monday Oct. 21, 1991 at 1:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.
ECKENBERG, Ray L. - Visitation for family & friends will be at Jones Funeral Home, Friday, Jan. 7, at 10 a.m. for Ray L. Eckenberg, age 69, of 2505 Alabama St. Mr. Eckenberg passed away Tues. Jan. 4, 1983. He is survived by his wife Dolores; 2 sons, Gordon & wife Mabel Patterson of Hoquiam, Bill & wife Betty Patterson of City; 1 daughter, Lucille & husband Ben Norris of City; 2 grandchildren, Theresa Patterson & David Patterson of San Diego, Calif. A lifetime Bellingham resident, he was a member of the Longshoremans Union. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Jones Funeral Home. [b. Feb. 25, 1913]
ECKER, Edith M., age 99 of 2926 Cornwall Ave., B'ham passed away in B'ham Monday (Sept. 19, 1988). She was born March 24, 1889 in Cayuge, Ontario, Canada & moved to Bellingham March 24, 1901. She has been a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church since 1901, past Worthy Matron of Sehome Chapter No. 170 Eastern Star, Charter Member of the Ester Club, member of Daughters of the Nile Temple since 1946, & The Zenobia Club. She was preceded in death by her husband Lester in 1980; son Merlin Ecker & daughter Clarice Singer. She leaves to survive 2 daughters, M. Jayne Paulson of B'ham, Dr. Evelyn Steger of Long Island, NY; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Fri., Sept. 23, at Jerns LeVeck Chapel with Pastor William Berney officiating with interment to follow. Visitation will be Wed., from 3-8 p.m. Under the direction Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [m. Lester March 4, 1911]
ECKER, Hattie L., age 90, formerly of 1425 State Street, passed away at the Stafhold Nursing Home in Blaine Monday, November 23, (1964). A fifty-seven-year resident of this community, Mrs. Ecker was a piano teacher for many years. She was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church; life member of Sehome Chapter No. 17, O.E.S., and a charter member of the Bellingham Music Club. Survivors are one son, Lester Ecker, city; three granddaughters, Mrs. Edward F. Singer, city; Mrs. Evelyn May Johnstone, Kensington, Md.; Mrs. R. E. Paulsen, city; one grandson, Merlin L. Ecker, Lummi Island; ten great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. The remains will lie in state at the Jones Funeral Home until 12:45 Wednesday, November 25, after which time services will be conducted by the Rev. Joe Walker at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
ECKER, John Edward, age 71, of 1311 Grant St., passed away in a local hospital Thursday, April 13, (1961). A resident of Bellingham for the past 14 years, Mr. Ecker was a retired logger and a member of the Calvary Temple. Survivors are his widow, Evah, at home; three sons, Stanley W. and Theron E., both of Ketchikan, Alaska, and Vernon H., of Toledo, Ore.; two daughters, Mrs. Mary K. Collins, of DeLake, Ore., and Mrs. Joyce E. Woodruff of So. San Francisco, Calif.; two step-sons, Dale and Ashley Read, both of Portland, Oregon; four step-daughters, Mrs. Doris Fults, of Coquille, Oregon, Mrs. Jennie Antolich, of Vancouver, Wash., Mrs. Lela Denton, of Empire, Ore., and Mrs. Dixie Jean Pollock, of Riddle, Ore.; 34 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; two brothers, Amos E., of Clairmont, Missouri and Elmer of Redondo Beach, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Cleve Hull, of Elmo, Missouri, Mrs. Orphie Kinnman, in Iowa and Mrs. Essie Irwin of Blanchard Iowa. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Allan Wood Monday, April 17 at 1 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
ECKER, Lester age 91 resided at 2926 Cornwall, passed away in a local hospital Dec. 6, 1980. He had been a 73 year resident of this area and was a former owner of Bellingham Supply from 1926 to 1954. He was a member of Garden Street Methodist Church, member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 F & AM, Sehome Chapter No. 17 O.E.S., Nile Temple, veteran of Company E Last Mans Club. He leaves to survive his wife Edith of Bellingham; 1 son, Merlin Ecker of Lummi Island; 2 daughters, Evelyn Steger of New York & Jayne Palson of Honolulu; 1 daughter Clarice Singer precedes him in death. Funeral service will be held Monday, Dec. 8 at 2:30 p.m. in the Veroske, Jerns, LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Rev. Edgar Starr officiating. Interment will be made at a later date in Greenacres Cemetery.
ECKER, Marvin LeRoy, age 14, of 1311 Grant street, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Sept. 23, (1950). Marvin had lived here for the past 3 1/2 years, was a student at the Franklin school and was a member of the Calvary Pentacostal church. He leaves to survive, his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Ecker, at home; two brothers, Theron E. Ecker, of this city, and Vernon H. Ecker, of DeLake, Ore.; two sisters, Miss Joyce Ecker at home, and Mrs. Mary K. Collins, of DeLake, Ore.; two step-brothers, J. Dale Read, and Ashley E. Read, both of Portland, Ore.; four step-sisters, Miss Dixie Jean Read, at home, Mrs. Lela Denton, of this city; Mrs. Doris Fults, of Coquille, Ore., and Mrs. Jennie M. Antolic, of Bibsonia, Pa.; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Atkins, of Burlington Junction, Mo. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. David S. Land, pastor of the Calvary Pentacostal church, Monday, Sept. 25, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
ECKER, Merlin L., age 73, of 3794 Lummi Park, Lummi Island, passed away in Palm Springs, Calif. Mon. Jan. 6, 1986. Born in Washington Jan. 9, 1912, he had been a Lummi Island resident for the past 30 years, a former member of the Masonic Lodge of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 F&AM. He retired from Bellingham Supply as a salesman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Una in 1971. He leaves to survive his mother, Edith Ecker, of Bellingham; 2 sons, Merlin L. (Bert) & wife Sharon of Bellingham, Richard & wife Trudy of Kennewick, WA; 3 daughters, Myrna & husband Jack Frisbee of Seattle, Lane & husband Larry Parker of Bremerton, Bethany & husband Donald Goodman of Puyallup; 2 sisters, Evelyn Steger of Syosset, New York, Jayne Paulson of Bellingham; 13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews & other relatives. Funeral services will be held at the Moles Funeral Home chapel Sat., Jan. 11th, 1 p.m., Rev. Tom Hunter officiating. Burial at Lummi Island.
ECKER, Una Laura - Funeral services were held in Moles Funeral Chapel Tuesday, Dec. 21 at 1:30 for Mrs. Una Laura Ecker, 59, of Lummi Island. Rev. Donald Walters officiated. Mrs. Ecker had been a resident of Whatcom County her entire lifetime. She was a registered nurse and a member of St. Joseph's Alumni; Ferndale Chapter, O.E.S., and Lummi Island Community Church. She is survived by her husband, Merlin; three daughters, Mrs. Myrna Frisbee of Seattle, Mrs. Lane Parker of Bremerton, Mrs. Bethany Goodman, both (sic) of Bellingham; two sons, Merlin of Bellingham and Lt. Richard Ecker of San Francisco; four sisters, Mrs. Evva Rhodes, Mrs. Leone Bishop, Mrs. Shirley Nordvedt both (sic) of Bellingham, and Mrs. Elizabeth Hudson of Lummi Island; brother Norman Townsend of Bellingham; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Interment was in Lummi Cemetery.
ECKERT, Jacob, age 80 of 2223 F St., passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, Sept. 3, (1963). Mr. Eckert had been a resident of Bellingham the past 27 years and was a retired farmer. He leaves to survive 4 sons, Jake of Garden City, Calif.; John of Laurel; Reuben of Mount Vernon; 2 daughters, Mrs. Rachael Cornell and Mrs. Marie Johnson, both of Bellflower, Calif. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Sept. 5 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Wendell L. Harder officiating. Interment Woodlawn.
ECKERT, Katherine, age 82, of 2223 F St., passed away in a local hospital on Monday, March 5, (1962) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Eckert had resided in Bellingham for the past 25 years and leaves to survive her husband, Jacob of the family home; four sons, Jake of Garden City, Kan., Philip of Palm Springs, Calif., Johno (sic) of this city and Rubin of Mount Vernon; two daughters, Mrs. Rachel Cornell and Mrs. Marie Johnson, both of Bellflower, Calif.; five grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 9, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
ECKERT, Lillian May, of 317 W. Laurel Rd., passed away Sat. March 28, (1981). Mrs. Eckert had been a life resident of Whatcom County; was a member of the Laurel Grange and a life member of the Seattle Musicians Union. She leaves to survive 1 son, Eddie Eckert of Glendale, Calif.; 1 daughter Jeanne Eckert of the family home; 2 grandchildren; 3 nieces. Funeral services will be conducted Wed. April 1 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, with Rev. Jeff Grant officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. [b. July 3, 1908 in Bellingham]
ECKFORD, Adeline Jane, age 73 years, passed away Monday, March 17, (1947) at Sedro-Woolley. She was a pioneer of Blaine for over fifty years. Surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. Roberta DeVries, of Sedro-Woolley; two sons, Walter Eckford, of Seattle, and Henry Eckford, of Marysville; also three granddaughters, Genevieve, Juanita and Maxine De Vries [sic]. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 19, at 2 p.m. from the Free Methodist Church at Blaine, with Rev. S. E. Fosket, of Sedro-Woolley, officiating. Interment in Blaine cemetery under the direction of the McKinney Funeral Home at Blaine.
ECKFORD, Henry W., 79, Blaine, passed away in a local rest home, Tuesday, February 17, (1976). A life time reside of Blaine, he was a retired pipefitter. Surviving are his wife, Jessie, at home, three nieces, Juanita Dement of Blaine, Maxine Jones of Kent, Washington, Genevieve Murray of Anchorage, Alaksa, a sister, Roberta DeVries of Everett and (close friend) Harry Vaughn of Bellingham. Services were held in Veroske's McKinney Funeral Home, Saturday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Julia Brand officiating. Burial was in the Blaine Cemetery.
ECKFORD, Jessie A., 86, a former Lynden resident, died Friday (Feb. 20, 1981) in a local nursing home. She was born Oct. 9, 1894, in Rocky Hill, Conn. She had lived many years in Everett before moving to Lynden. She was a member of the Episcopal church. She is survived by close friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Veroske, Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Cremation will follow with interment at Bayview Cemetery.
ECKFORD, Walter G., age 49 years, passed away Sunday, January 11, (1948) at Seattle, following a short illness. He was a former resident of Blaine, and was a cook by trade. Surviving are the wife, Frances; one daughter, Patricia, both of Seattle; one sister, Mrs. Roberta DeVries, Sedro-Woolley; one brother, Henry, Marysville; three nieces, Genevieve, Wanda and Maxine, all of Sedro-Woolley. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 13, at 1 p.m. from the Bonney-Watson Funeral Home at Seattle. Graveside services will be Wednesday, January 14, at 11 a.m. at the Blaine Cemetery under the direction of the McKinney Funeral Home at Blaine.
ECKHARDT, Mary G. of 2332 E. Hemmi Road died Tuesday, April 20, 1993. She was 79. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel in Bellingham. Born Oct. 23, 1913, in Queens, N.Y., she lived in Florida before moving to Whatcom County 15 years ago. Mrs. Eckhardt worked as a professional nanny. She is survived by sons George Eckhardt of Bellingham and Robert Eckhardt of Pennsylvania; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
ECKLOR, Alfred Conelius, age 26, of Route 3, Bellingham, passed away suddenly Thursday, July 26, (1949). Surviving relatives include his wife, Edna; one daughter, Molly Ann; his parents, Mr. Conelius Ecklor, of Route 3, Bellingham, and Mrs. Mildred Kelferd, of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Doug Warner, of Ferndale, and Donna Jean Ecklor, of Bellingham; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bargewell, of Nooksack, and Mrs. Lillie Ecklor, of Everson. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 30, at 2 p.m. (E.S.T.) at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Interment in Nooksack Cemetery.
ECKLOR, Conelius F. - Funeral services for Conelius F. Eckler, 2403 E. Hemmi Rd., will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gillies Funeral Chapel. He died Saturday (Oct. 5, 1974) at the age of 74. Survivors include the widow, Iva; one son, Danny R. of Bellingham; three daughters, Mrs. Donna J. Ethridge of Everson; Judy A. of Bellingham and Mrs. Grace C. Warner of Bellingham; one brother, James of Nooksack; on sister Mrs. Elvie Stine of Seattle and two grandchildren. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park.
ECKLOR, James B., age 75 of 659 E. Wiser Lake Rd., Lynden passed away in a Bellingham Hospital on Jan. 1, 1981. Born in North Dakota (July 5, 1905) moved to the Nooksack area from Wisc. He was a retired carpenter & commercial fisherman and was a charter member and had served for many years on the Nooksack Volunteer Fire Dept. He is survived by a daughter Mrs. Erma Roedell of Lynden; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; a sister Mrs. Elvie Stine of Seattle & numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Monday, January 5 at 1 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Jeff Grant officiating. Friends wishing may call at the Gillies Funeral Home before noon on Monday.
ECKLOR, Lilly Pearl, age 86 of Everson, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Nov. 21, (1964). A resident of Whatcom County since 1906 she had made her home in Everson for the past 51 years. Surviving are 3 sons, Cornelius and Frank both of Bellingham, James of Nooksack, 1 daughter, Mrs. Elvie Stine of Seattle, 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. Rev. Neil Higbee officiating. Burial will follow in the Nooksack Cemetery.
ECKMANN, Nina Hanson, 69, of Portland passed away Saturday, March 5, (1966) in that city. A former resident of Whatcom County, she is survived by 1 sister, Mrs. Gladys Vinup of Lynden and 1 brother, Albert Hanson of Ferndale. The remains will lie in state at Moles Funeral Chapel until Saturday, March 12 when graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, Rev. Marvin Jordan officiating.
ECKREM, Edith Bertha, age 69, of Blaine, passed away at her home, Wednesday, Dec. 19, (1962) following a short illness. She had been a lifetime resident of the Custer and Blaine area and was a member of the Cardinal Rebekah Lodge No. 154 of Custer. Surviving are her husband, Paul at home; three daughters, Mrs. Ruby Johnson and Mrs. Helen Rollag, both of Mont Lake Terrace, and Mrs. Pauline Jackson of Everett; one sister, Mrs. Olive Bainter of Blaine; three brothers, George and Burt Bice, both of Custer, and William Bice of Blaine; also eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at the McKinney Funeral Home, Friday, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Mack Farmer officiating. Burial will follow in the Enterprise Cemetery.
ECKREM, Petra O., age 58, of 5129 Finley Street, Seattle, passed away in that city Wednesday, Dec. 31, (1952). Mrs. Eckrem was the widow of the late Capt. Sofus K. Eckrem, and prior to moving to Seattle, had resided in this city for 47 years. Mrs. Eckrem was a member of the Lutheran Church and leaves to survive two daughters, Mrs. Katherine Virdell and Mrs. Ruth Ulrich, both of Seattle; two sons Kaare L., of Vashon Island, Wash., and Sofus P., in the Army Air Force, stationed at Scott Field, Ill.; six grandchildren; two brothers, Hjalmer and Peter Lind, both of Bellingham; four sisters, Mrs. Emmy Roundquist and Mrs. Auslung Haugness, both of Bellingham, and the other two residing in Norway. The remains will rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted Monday, Jan. 5, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
ECKREM, Sofus, Capt., age 67 years, passed away at a hospital in Seattle, Sunday, April 10, (1949) following a five months' illness. Capt. Eckrem had lived in Bellingham for the past 47 years and was a mariner, serving as captain on coastal ships for the past 35 years and was a member of the Master, Mates and Pilots Union, Seattle, Local No. 6. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Petra Eckrem, at home; two sons; Kaare, Seattle, and First Lt. Sofus, Hamilton Field, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Katherine Harrison, Seattle, Mrs. Ruth Ulrich, Renton; six grandchildren; two brothers, Paul, Bellingham; Pete, Everett, Wash. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by Dr. Robert T. McFarlane, Wednesday, April 13, at 2:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.
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