Whatcom County Funeral Notices Far-Fay

WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES FAR - FAY

FARES, Helen, age 77, of 2239 Mt. Baker Highway, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, Dec. 28, (1959). Mrs. Fares had been a resident of this community for the past 35 years and leaves no known surviving relatives. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. S. E. Foskett, Thursday, Dec. 31, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
FARES, Joseph, age 73 years, who resided at 2239 Mt Baker Highway, passed away suddenly in a local hospital Saturday, July 6, (1957) following a brief illness. Mr. Fares had been a farmer in this district for the past 50 years and was a member of the Whatcom County Darigold Assn. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Helene Fares at the family residence. Rev. S. E. Fosket will officiate at funeral services Wednesday July 10, at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.
FARIS, Viola M., age 71, died Tues. Dec. 20, (1988) at Needhams Nursing Home. Mrs. Faris was a resident of Kirkland, Wa. for over 21 years. Survived by her husband J. Harlan Faris of Kirkland; 2 sons, Brian Bell & wife Joanne of Beaverton, OR, Steven Bell & wife Carol of Palm Desert, CA; 2 grandchildren, Sean & Heather Bell of Beaverton, OR; 1 brother, Russell Mehus & wife Micky of Winthrop, WA; 1 sister, Sybil Baker of Bellingham; numerous other relatives. Memorial services will be held Fri. Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. in the Jones Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Harold Minkler officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
FARLEY, Beth E., "Minnie" 78 died Sunday, July 13, 1992, in a nursing home in Olympia. She was born Aug. 20, 1913, in Wenatchee, to Floyd and Vida Jones Shulmier. She graduated from St. Lukes School of Nursing and worked for many years as a registered nurse for Dr. Brinson in Bellingham. She was a member of Phi Sigma Alpha-Rho Chapter of Bellingham. She was married to Robert Farley March 16, 1940, in Blaine. He died in April 1991. Survivors include daughter Sharon Braden of Tumwater; sister Maxine Heidman of Bellingham and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Tumwater United Methodist Church, 1401 Lake Park Drive, Tumwater. Burial will follow in Masonic Memorial Park, in Tumwater. Arrangements are by Mills & Mills Funeral Home of Olympia.
FARLEY, Donald G., age 36, of 202 Baker Street, passed away Wednesday, May 9, (1956) in a local hospital. Mr. Farley had resided in Bellingham for the past 13 years. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 American Legion, where he served as chaplain the past three years. He is survived by his parents, Mr. J. R. Farley and Mrs. Helen Farley, both of Almont, Mich.; two brothers, Charles of Rochester, New York and James A. of Almont, Mich.; two sisters, also his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Green of Granville, Ida. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 14 at 1 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Reverend C. Eugene Sabin, pastor of the First Christian Church officiating, followed by Ritualistic Services of the Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
FARLEY, Emma, age 44 of 1900 J St., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, December 12, (1959) following a short illness. Mrs. Farley had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and was a member of the Culinary & Beverage Workers Union Local 529. She leaves to survive her husband, Silas Farley of the family home, 3 sons, Ernest J., of Fairchild Airbase, Spokane; Eugene R., Robert D.; 1 daughter, Kathleen, all of the family home; her father, Walter Youngdyke of Ferndale; one brother, Edward Youngdyke of Sumas; 2 sisters, Mrs. Mable Bishop of Burlington, Mrs. Ruby Miller of this city. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Woodlawn.
FARLEY, Frances H., 69 former Bellingham resident, died Sunday at her home in Indio, Calif. She was born May 3, 1912, in Bellingham. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's School of Nursing. She is survived by her husband, W. C. Farley, two sisters and a brother. Cremation arrangements were made by the Neptune Society, Riverside, Calif.
FARLEY, James Emmett, age 60 years, passed away at a Seattle hospital Sunday, April 15, (1945). Mr. Farley was a painter, residing at a local hotel and had made his home here and at Maple Falls the past forty years. Surviving relatives are one son, Daniel E., and one grandson, Frederick Daniel Farley, at Seattle. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James M. Wilson, Wednesday, April 18, at 10:00 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
FARLEY, James H., age 82, of Lopez Island, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Jan. 10, (1959). Mr. Farley had resided at Lopez Island for the past 14 years and leaves to survive one daughter, Mrs. LeVere Orcutt, of Lopez Island; three sons, Edward E., of Seattle, Woodrow L., of Concord, Calif., and Harold E. of Stockton, Calif.; 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; two brothers, Jessie of Yakima and John, of Jamestown, No. Dak. Services will be conducted by the Rev. J. O. Duffy at the Center Church on Lopez Island Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 1:00 p.m. under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Final resting place Lopez Island Cemetery.
FARLEY, Margaret Ann, age 52, passed away Thursday, August 23, (1951) at her home in Yakima following a brief illness. Mrs. Farley was a former Bellingham resident. Surviving relatives include one son, Leonard Quackenbush; her mother, Mrs. Henrietta Mackerness; Two brothers, R. C. and Noel Mackerness; a twin sister, Mrs. Mildred Dornberger, all of Yakima; two grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Monday, August 27, at 11 a.m. in the Woodlawn Cemetery with Bishop D. A. Rowe of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Monroe Funeral Home in Ferndale.
FARLEY, Otis Nash, Dr., age 65, of Lynden, passed away Friday, Jan. 1, (1954) at his home following a lingering illness. He had resided in Lynden for the past 30 years where he practiced dentistry. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Lynden Chapter of the O. E. S., member of the Mt. Baker Dental Association, and a veteran of World War I. He is survived by his wife, Clarissa; one daughter, Mrs. Betty Purcell of Oak Harbor; two sisters, Mrs. Nell Radley of Bellingham, Mrs. Irene Hennes of Long Beach, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. Private funeral services will be held Monday, January 4, at 1:30 p.m. at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with Rev. Carl W. Calhoun of Bellingham, officiating, assisted by Rev. George Hankamp of Lynden. Cremation following.
FARLEY, Robert J. - Former Bellingham resident Robert J. Farley, 73, of 308 B St. in Tumwater, died Tuesday (Apr. 23, 1991). Farley lived in Bellingham for 30 years and had moved to Tumwater one month ago. He was born in Pomeroy, and married Beth Schulmier in Blaine March 16, 1940. He worked for Puget Sound Power and Light Co. for 38 years. He was a 32nd degree Mason and the Pierre B. Cornwall Masonic Lodge of Bellingham. He was also a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Beth Farley, of the family home; a daughter Sharon Braden of Tumwater; a sister, Erma Freitag of Yakima; and six grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Tumwater United Methodist Church with burial following at the Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Mills & Mills Funeral Director of Olympia.
FARLEY, Walter Silas, age 15 months, of Everson, passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, March 24, (1949). Walter was the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Farley, of Everson. Surviving relatives, beside his parents, include one brother, Ernest and one sister, Kathleen. Also four grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Youngdyke, Sumas, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Farley, of Smackover, Arkansas. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 26, at 10:30 a.m. within Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Interment in Monumenta Cemetery.
FARLOW, Flora E., age 78, of 527 Everglade Rd., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Oct. 11, (1958). Mrs. Farlow had been a resident of this community for the past 41 years; was a member of the Christian Church of Medaryville, Ind.; was a member of the WCTU; and had attended Valpariso University in Valpariso, In., prior to moving to Skagit County in 1905. Surviving relatives include three daughters, Mrs. LaVerne Eldridge of Snohomish, Mrs. Besse Snider, and Mrs. Edith F. Trunkey, both of Bellingham; two brothers, George O. Wilcox and Paul O. Wilcox, both of Mount Vernon; Mrs. Laura M. Jorgensen of Everett; and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Father W. Robert Webb, Monday, Oct. 13, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
FARMER, Alexander C., age 60, of Route 1 Ferndale, passed away at a local hospital, Thursday, May 4, (1950) following a short illness. Mr. Farmer had been a resident of this community since 1919. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the American Legion. Surviving relatives include his wife, Helen; a son, Norman, of Seattle; two daughters, Miss Cherie L., of Seattle, and Miss Bonnie Jean, of Ferndale. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 8 at 1:30 p.m., within the Cathedral chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral home, with the Rev. F. S. Cagey officiating. Interment in Woodlawn cemetery.
FARMER, Bascom C., age 66, a resident of the Montborne Community since 1946, died in a Skagit Co. hospital, Sat. Sept. 23, 1978. He was born in N. Carolina in 1911. A Veteran of WWII serving in the U. S. Army. He was a member of the George Baldridge American Legion Post in Sedro Woolley. He was a retired Skagit Co. Road Dept. employee, also a logger & a cook. Survived by his wife, Inez, 2 sons; Dennis of Montborne & Jim of Anacortes. 2 step-daughters; Elzada Henderson of Colville & Valdine Wilson of Sedro Woolley. 2 step-sons; William Brigham of Sedro Woolley & Larry Brigham of Montborne. A sister, Maggie McKenzie of Pinehurst, N. Carolina. 23 grandchildren & 10 great grandchildren. Services Weds. Sept. 27th, Lemley Chapel, Sedro Woolley, 1:30 p.m. Interment Sedro Woolley Cemetery.
FARMER, Charles P., age 30, who resided at 3310 Lakeway Drive, passed away in a Seattle hospital, on Saturday, Sept. 24, (1955) following a lingering illness. He had lived in Bellingham for the past five years, and previous to that had resided in Orcas. Mr. Farmer was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, he was a member off the board of trustees, a Sunday school teacher and served on the building committee. He was also a veteran of World War II, and was a member of the Laborers Union No. 276. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Farmer; one daughter, Janis Farmer at home; his father, Mr. Grover H. Farmer of Lake Stevens, Wash.; his mother, Mrs. Mary Farmer of Bellingham; two brothers, Robert W. Farmer of Bellingham, John C. Farmer of Johnson City, Tenn., and two sisters, Mrs. Irene Repoz of Bellingham, and Mrs. Mary Beach of Mount Vernon. Rev. Melvin V. Laws, pastor of the Nazarene Church, assisted by Rev. Percy Dean of Seattle, will officiate at funeral services on Thursday, September 29, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
FARMER, Damien Eric, 19 years old, born Jan. 26, 1983. Services will be held on Feb. 7, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Cornwall Park Church of God at 3210 Meridian St. Damien is survived by his children, Braxton and Destiny; parents, Kevin Farmer and Julie Martinez; his sister Maria "Mia" Farmer; stepmother, Tracy Farmer; stepbrother, Duane Bryant; stepsister, Brenda McGarrity; grandparents Vern & Paula Holybee, Andy & Virginia Farmer, & Emma Roberts; aunts & uncles, Keith Farmer, Debbie Farmer & Kathy Payne. [d. Feb. 4, 2002]
FARMER, Ethel A., age 96, 662 Loomis Trail, Lynden, died at her residence Wed. Nov. 21, 1990. Surviving a son, Fred & Mary Farmer of Lynden; 2 sisters, Caroline Brown, Elise Good both of California; 2 grandchildren, Judy & husband Don, grandson, of Edmonds & David Farmer of Lynden; 3 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held Tues., Nov. 27th at 11:00 a.m. at the Jern-LeVeck Chapel. Final resting place will be White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita, KS. [b. Sept. 26, 1894 as Ethel A. Burgess in Denver, CO; m. Frank Farmer 1915 CO]
FARMER, Mary S., age 74, who resided at 3135 Meridian St. passed away in a local hospital Saturday January 27, (1962) following an extended illness. Mrs. Farmer resided in Bellingham for the past 10 years and she leaves to survive 2 daughters, Mrs. Irene Repoz of Bellingham, Mrs. Mary Beach of Mt. Vernon, two sons, John Farmer of Walnut Creek, California, and Robert Farmer of Chula Vista, Calif., her brother, Zion Parsons and her half brother, Emil Parsons both of Kentucky, 1 sister, Mrs. Jane Blair of Tennessee, 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. Rev. Robert L. Irwin, will conduct funeral services on Wednesday, January 31 at 2 o'clock in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
FARMER, Raymond, age 71, passed away Thursday, November 10, (1966). A resident of Bellingham for the past 10 years. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 3:30 p.m. in Bayview Cemetery under direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
FARNHAM, John, age 60, of 1661 Peterson Rd., Burlington, passed away Sunday Feb. 24, (1980). Mr. Farnham was employed as a safety supervisor for Puget Sound Power & Light. He was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church of Burlington, Elks Club of Mt. Vernon, Squalicum Yacht Club, former Director of the Red Cross and Northwest Electric Light & Power Assoc., past president of Komo Kulshan and past assistant director of Mt. Baker Ski Patrol. He leaves to survive his wife, Betty, of the family home; 2 daughters Sue Farnham of this city and Cathy Catchings of England; 1 grandchild; 4 brothers, Elmer, Roy, Ray and Bill; 5 sisters, Bessie Taylor, Beulah Gusbrecht, Myrtle Waldburger, Gladys Skauge and Alberta Dioran, all of Alberta. Private family Rosary will be held Wed. Feb. 27 in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thurs. Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. from the Church of the Assumption, with Rev. Fred Mueller officiating. Interment Bayview Cemetery, Bayview, Wash. [b. July 27, 1919 Canada]
FARNHAM, John D., age 26, of 4205 Auburn Way S. in Auburn, died Monday, Feb. 14,(1977). Born in Burlington and had lived in Auburn for the past three years coming from Kirkland. He was an apprentice lineman for Puget Power for the past five years. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Enumclaw. Surviving are his wife, Karen Farnham of the home; 2 sisters, Mrs. Gerald (Susan) O'Connor of Bellingham and Mrs. Gerald (Cathy) Couchman of Tainan, Taiwan; parents, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Farnham of Burlington; grandmother, Mrs. Kathleen Elliott of Burlington; numerous aunts and uncles. Rosary service will be Thursday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Price-Helton Funeral Chapel, Auburn. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, Feb. 18 at 10:30 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Enumclaw. Graveside services, Friday, Feb. 18 at 3 p.m., Bayview Cemetery, Bayview, Wa.
FARNSWORTH, Danne S., 45, a native Skagit County resident died at the United General Hospital in Sedro Woolley Tuesday, May 18, (1993). He was born in Burlington June 12, 1947 the son of Edwin C. and Margery N. Hansen Farnsworth. He was raised in Burlington where he began his elementary education. He moved with his parents to Conway where he finished his elementary schooling in the Conway Grade School. He attended Mount Vernon High School where he graduated in 1965. He entered the United States Air Force in 1966 where he served for 4 years and was discharged with a rating of Sargeant (sic). Mr. Farnsworth had worked as a mechanic and retired in 1975 due to ill health. He enjoyed auto mechanics making it a hobby with different vintages. He was a member of the Northwest Baptist Church of Bellingham. Survivors are: his mother and her husband, Margery and Oscar Swanson of Bellingham, 1 sister, Carol Patterson of San Leandro, Calif., 2 brothers and a sister-in-law, Clifford Farnsworth of Sacramento, and Jerry and Carol Farnsworth of Mount Vernon, a step-brother and his wife, Jack and Leann Swanson of Bellingham, a close friend Karen Anderson of Mount Vernon and nieces and a nephew. His father preceded him in death in 1969. Funeral services will be held in the Kern Funeral Chapel Mount Vernon at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 21, 1993 with cremation to follow the services. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Burlington Cemetery.
FARNSWORTH, Gertrude - Funeral services for Bellingham native Gertrude Farnsworth, 87, were held in Lodi, Calif., earlier this month. Farnsworth, who lived in Acampo, Calif., died Aug. 9, (1989) at a Lodi hospital. Born Dec. 21, 1901, she was raised in Bellingham and was a nurse for Dr. Harry Southerland in Bellingham for 40 years before retiring in 1967. She moved to Acampo in 1981. While in Bellingham, she attended Assumption and Sacred Heart churches and was a member of Catholic Daughters of America. She also enjoyed knitting. While in California, she was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Lodi, St. Anne's Rosary Makers and Catholic Daughters of America. Farnsworth was preceded in death by two brothers, John Pry and Kenneth Pry, and a sister, Margaret Pry. Survivors include a son, Louis N. Farnsworth of Lodi; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; a niece, Lois Pry of Spokane; and a nephew, John Pry of Bremerton.
FARNSWORTH, Mary "Auntie" age 84 years, 1218 Grant Street, passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday, March 25, (1947) after an illness of six weeks. Mrs. Farnsworth had been a resident of Bellingham for the past twenty-five years and was a devoted member of the Garden Street Methodist Church, of the Women's Society of Christian Service, was a member of the former Delphian group of that organization; a member of the Humming Bird Demonstration Club and of the Delphian Garden Club. She leaves to survive a host of friends, also one niece, Mrs. Jennie Albright in Rochester, N. Y. Funeral services will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, Thursday, March 27, at 1:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. James M. Milligan, of Everett, and assisted by Dr. Roy Leslie Smith. Interment will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
FARNSWORTH, Mary E., age 78 passed away at her residence, 2613 Elizabeth Street, on Sunday, September 6, (1964). Mrs. Farnsworth was a resident here for the past 64 years and leaves to survive 1 niece, Mrs. Lottie Knittell of Stanwood, Wn. Rev. Paul Cantelon and Rev. Wilcox of the Calvary Temple Assembly of God will conduct funeral services on Tuesday, September 10 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment will be made in Greenacres Memorial Park.
FARNSWORTH, Maude Mary, age 79, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Tiedje, 433 Sixteenth Street, Thursday, December 12. Mr. Farnsworth had been a resident of this community for the past thirty-one years and was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist. Surviving relatives other than her daughter, are two grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Effie Mason, of Cheyenne Wells, Colorado. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth.
(From the Bellingham Herald of 12 Dec 1946)
FARNUM, Alma B., age 66 of 8036 Valley View Rd., Custer, died Saturday, July 24, 1982. Surviving are her husband Lester and a sister Maggie Wilder of Bellfair, Washington and many nieces & nephews. Born in Blaine, she spent many years in Grays Harbor County prior to returning to Blaine. Funeral serviced will be held Friday, July 30, 1982 at 2 p.m. in the Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel & Crematorium with Rev. Maynard Oss officiating. Interment to follow in the Haynie Cemetery. [b. Sept. 9, 1915 Blaine]
FARNUM, Ethel Annesley "Irene" - A graveside service for ethel Annesley "Irene" Farnum, formerly of Custer, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Haynie Community Center, the Rev. Greta Jensen officiating. Mrs. Farnum died Jan. 2, 1997, in Bayside Health and Rehab Center, Bellingham. She was 88. Born Dec. 2, 1908, in Dickey, N.D., to Carl and Elizabeth Colclough Sonick, she moved to Whatcom County in 1981. She attended Custer United Methodist Church and was a member of Haynie Grange. Arrangements are under the direction of The Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel.
FARNUM, Lily May, of Blaine, passed away in a local rest home Sunday April 14, (1963) following an extended illness. A lifetime resident of the Skagit County area, she had made her home in Blaine for the past 3 years. Surviving are her husband, Oscar; 3 stepchildren, Mrs. Marie Arbuckle of Blaine, William and Lester Farnum of Pacific Beach; 1 brother, George Allen of Seattle; 1 sister, Mrs. C. E. Kiefer of Marysville. Graveside funeral services will be held in Seattle, Saturday, April 20 at 11 a.m. under the direction of the McKinney Funeral Home.
FARNUNG, George Henry, age 71, of 1318 Humboldt Street, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, October 11, (1952). Mr. Farnung had resided here for the past 52 years and had operated the Principal Barber Shop. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary F. Thiel, of this city; and three nieces, Mrs. Delores Rosenhall, of Renton, Mrs. June Manson, of Seattle, and Mrs. Sunny Lou Jewett, of Bow. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where private services will be conducted by the Rev. James Martyn Wilson, Tuesday, October 14, at 11 a.m. Cremation.
FARQUHARSON, Corrie Donald, passed away at 1801 C St. Wednesday, July 7, (1949). He was a resident of Bellingham [the] past 58 years. Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church, a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F. and A. M., and a member of the Shrine. Surviving relatives are the widow, Beryl, at home, five sisters, Mrs. Durie Christopher, Seattle, Mrs. Victoria Owens, Tacoma, Miss Afa Farquharson, San Francisco, Mrs. Helen Davis, Black Foot, Idaho, Mrs. Fern Richter, Tacoma, one brother, James Garrett, at Tacoma, and other nieces and nephews. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by Rev. James M. Wilson and officers of the Masonic lodge, Monday, July 11, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bayview cemetery.
FARQUHARSON, Russell Dwight, age 43 years, passed away at the family home, 1745 Bakerview Road, Friday, June 15, (1945). Mr. Farquharson had spent his entire life in this community. He was a member of the Culinary and Beverage Workers' Union and the Eagles Lodge, Aerie No. 31. Immediate surviving relatives include the wife, Mrs. Elva Lucille Farquharson; two daughters, Mrs. Joan Fielding and Mrs. Donna Peeno, of Seattle; two brothers, James Garet, of Bellingham, and Donald Lorry, of California; five sisters, Mrs. Durrie Christopher, of Bellingham, Mrs. Fern Richter and Mrs. Victoria Owen, of Tacoma, Mrs. Helen Davis of Blackfoot, Idaho, and Miss Afa Farquharson, of San Francisco; two grandchildren. Private funeral services will be conducted from the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck funeral home, Tuesday, June 19, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Jas. M. Wilson officiating. Interment, Bay View.
FARR, Caswell J., Dr. - Funeral service for Dr. Caswell J. Farr, age 61, of 4448 Gulf Rd., Ferndale, will be Wednesday August 17 at 2 p.m. at Garden Street United Methodist Church, with Rev. Edgar L. Starr, pastor & Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Dr. Farr passed away Tues., Aug. 9, (1983). He is survived by his wife Marlys; son, Craig; daughter, Marya, all of Ferndale; mother, Grace Farr; sister Elsie Thompson both of Boise, Idaho; brother Wallace T. Farr of Walnut Creek, Calif.; mother-in-law Olga Kropf, of Puyallup, sister-in-law, Janice Kropf of New Delhi, India; brother-in-law John & wife Sue Kropf of Seattle and numerous other relatives. Dr. Farr had been a Whatcom County resident since 1955. He was a graduate of University of Washington Dental School, past president of Mt. Baker Dental Society, member of Washington State Dental Society, member of Washington State Dental Service, and a member of Dr. Spratley Gold Foil Study Club. He was a member of Garden Street United Methodist Church; past master Ferndale Lodge No. 264 F & AM; Scottish Rite Bodies; Bellingham Chamber of Commerce and was involved in many community activities. He served 3 terms in the House of Representatives and was a US Army Infantry officer in WWII. Jones Funeral Home.
FARRANT, Maurice H. of 4937 Morgan Dr., Birch Bay passed away on Thursday, May 12, (1988) in Bellingham. He is survived by his beloved wife Susan Mae; daughter Joan; son in law Gary; grandchildren Bill, Kirk, & Liisa (sic) all of Bellingham; a brother John Farrant of Vancouver, Canada. Private family service only through Greenacres Funeral Home in Ferndale.
FARRANT, Susan M., age 75, of 5582 Hannegan Road, passed away in Bellingham, Thurs., Sept. 20, 1990. Mrs. Farrant has been a resident of Whatcom County for 32 years and was preceded in death by husband Maurice H. Farrant in May, 1988. She is survived by daughter, Joan & husband Gary Palmberg of Bellingham; 3 grandchildren, Bill, Kirk & Liisa. Memorial Inurnment services will be Sat. Sept. 22, 1990, 12:00 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Donald E. Walter officiating. [b. Aug. 20, 1915 Vancouver, BC]
FARRAR, Benjamin O., age 84 years, passed away at a local hospital, Sunday, February 11, (1945). Mr. Farrar had resided in this community for the past 34 years, having been a mining engineer and foreman of the Lone Jack Gold Mine. Immediate surviving relatives include three daughters, Mrs. Sarah C. Hudson, Bellingham; Mrs. Frances K. Hyde, and Mrs. Marguerite Light, of Hollywood, California; one son, Gardiner Farrar; three brothers, Dr. John Farrar, Frank and Charles Farrar, all of St. Louis, Missouri; seven grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted from the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, Tuesday, February 13, at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Ray S. Wagoner, of the First Christian Church officiating. Cremation.
FARRE, Grace E., age 85 of 3875 Brownsville Dr., Bellingham, WA passed away April 8, 1993 in Bellingham. Survivors are her husband Luis of Argentina; three daughters, Myriam Powell and her husband George of Bellingham, Gladys Cappiello of California and Grace Farre of Argentina; a sister [Eleonor Romanenghi of Argentina]; 11 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 12, 1993 in Bayview Cemetery with Pastor Bud Stats officiating. The arrangements and services have been entrusted the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. [b. Dec. 1, 1907 Ashland, OH to Charles and Pearl Yoder]
FARRELL, Charles Vincent, Dr., age 64 years, who resided at 723 14th Street, passed away in a local hospital on Thursday, Aug. 14, (1958) as a result of a heart attack. Dr. Farrell had resided in Bellingham the past 37 years and was a member of the Sacred Heart Church. He was a member of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. He was a graduate of the University of Washington, also a graduate of St. Louis University of Medicine. He was a member of Bellingham Lodge No. 194, BPO Elks, Kiwanis Club, College Club and also a member of the Medical Fraternity Phi Chi. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Fay Farrell at home; two sons, Lt. JG Charles V., Jr. of Kingsville, Texas, and Paul J. at home; four daughters, Mrs. Katharine Kootnekoff of Seattle; Mary Margret (sic), Mary Frances and Mary Ann Farrell, at home; also two sisters, Miss Cecelia Farrell of Seattle, Miss Marie Farrell of San Francisco, Calif. The remains rest at Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home where Rosary will be recited in the Chapel, Sunday, Aug. 17, at 7:30 p.m. Requiem High Mass will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Monday, Aug. 18, at 9:30 a.m. Final resting place Bayview Cemetery.
FARRELL, Eleanor Lynne (Nelson) passed away peacefully on Sept. 10, 2004 surrounded by her family. She was 63. She was born on June 17, 1941 in Fergus Falls, Minn., to Harold and Erline Nelson. She graduated from Ferndale High School in 1959 and attended Washington State University. She was employed as a bookkeeper/accountant. She enjoyed camping, fishing, crafts, photography, animals, gardening, writing, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren and family, one day at a time. She is survived by her husband, Tom Farrell, of Morton; mother Erline L. Nelson of Ferndale; daughters Leslie Moore (Mike) and Kim Thorpe (Mike Gohr), all of Enumclaw; grandchildren Emily, Jason and Scout; brother Dave Nelson (Jean) of Ferndale; & various uncles, aunt, nephews & cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold D. Nelson, on Oct. 22, 1995; and aunt, Shirley Campbell, in April 2004. Services will be held at United Church of Ferndale, 2034 Washington St., at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16.
(From The Bellingham Herald of Sept. 14, 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
FARRELL, Ellen, age 69, of Hope, British Columbia, Canada passed away at St. Joseph hospital on Thurs. Feb. 27, 1992. She was born Sept. 28, 1922 in Nanaimo, British Columbia. She was preceded in death by her husband Coleman Joseph Farrell and was a manager of a retail gasoline outlet. She is survived by one son, Patrick John Farrell [of] Coutenay, B. C. and one daughter Colleen Forrester of Cobblehill, B. C. Local arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
FARRELL, James J., age 79 of 2700 Walnut St., passed away in a local hospital on Saturday, July 29, (1961) following an extended illness. Mr. Farrell had been a resident of this community for the past 34 years and was a retired mill worker. He leaves to survive his wife Nellie at home, numerous nieces and nephews. Rev. Walter R. Naff will conduct funeral services on Tuesday, August 1 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Followed by cremation.
FARRELL, Russell A. - Word has reached The Bellingham Herald of the death of Russell A. Farrell, 50, who taught in Bellingham for 15 years. Farrell, who had been attending the Annual Pacific Education Conference in Palau, Micronesia, with his wife, Jacqueline, died after being hit by a motor boat while snorkling Aug. 10, (1989) near the Rock Islands of Palau. A science teacher, Farrell left Bellingham High School in 1984, and taught for two years in Yap, Micronesia, and then Guam's John F. Kennedy High School. He also had taught in a small Alaskan village. Farrell graduated from Garfield High School in Seattle, Olympic Community College, Western Washington University, and the University of Oregon, from where he received his master of science degree. He had been an exchange teacher in Hilo, Hawaii, and was active while in Bellingham with Project Catch-up, Neighborhood Youth Corps and the Conservation Camp.
Farrell is survived by his wife Jacqueline, of Guam and Bellingham, and three children, Russell T. Farrell and Brenda S. Cromer, both of Bellingham, and Allen D. Farrell, of Seattle, his father, Russell E. Farrell, of Seattle, and a brother Douglas Farrell, Whidbey Island, and a granddaughter. Farrell was buried at sea off Guam.
FARRELL, Tom, age 73 years, of R. D. No. 2, Everson, passed away at a local hospital, Thursday, November 7, (1946). Mr. Farrell had been a resident of this community for the past eleven years, and was a member of the Church of Christ. The body rests at the Westford-Beck Funeral Home where services were conducted from the Rose Chapel Monday, November 11, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Geo. Weston officiating. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.
FARRINGTON, Carrie P., age 83, of 308 W. Champion St., passed away at home Monday, March 19, (1962). Widow of the late Gene Farrington, Mrs. Farrinton was a 48 year resident of Bellingham and a member of the First Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Brown of Yakima. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Stuart P. Benson Friday, March 23 at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.
FARRINGTON, Keith E., age 65, of Bellingham, passed away Thurs., June 12, 1997 at his home after an extended illness. He leaves to survive his wife, family and many friends. At. Mr. Farrington's request, there will be no services. Greenacres Funeral Home.
FARRINGTON, Nicholas E., age 88 years, of 2522 Lincoln street, passed away Wednesday morning, March 17, (1948) following a lingering illness. Mr. Farrington had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 44 years, and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Carrie P. Farrington. Funeral arrangements are pending at Westford-Beck Funeral Home.
FARRINGTON, Sylvia Enid, age 96, passed away Wed. Aug. 5, (1987) in a local nursing home. She is survived by 1 daughter, Ellen Thomas of Custer; 1 sister, Iva Guy of Washington, D.C.; 4 granddaughters, Ellen Steiger of Pacific, WA, Jacqueline Blankenship of Vancouver, WA, Patricia Snellgrove of Ferndale, Virginia Fleming of Custer; 1 grandson, William L. Thomas of Seattle; 16 great-grandchildren & 2 great-great-grandchildren. At the families request no services will be held. Arrangements by Whatcom Cremation Association.
FARRIS, Bradley John, age 22 of 9420 N. E. 17th, Bellevue, passed away Sat. Feb. 23, (1980) in Sonoma, Calif. Bradley leaves to survive his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Farris of the family home; 4 brothers, Robert of Los Angeles, Michael of Incline Village, Nevada, Timothy of Seattle and Gregory of Marysville; 4 sisters, Linda Kay Cahill of Richland, Roberta Balarezo and Laura Farris both of Seattle and Barbara Farris of Bellevue. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Thurs. Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Rev. Barrett Corrigan officiating. Interment Bay View. Arrangement by the Westford Funeral Home.
FARRIS, Cloice Eugene "Gene" 66, of Sedro-Woolley went to be with his Lord on August 15, 1997. Born May 14, 1931 in Illinois, he came to Washington while serving in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for Puget Power out of Bellingham for many years, retiring in 1993 after 37 years. He married Rita Berg in Ferndale in 1970 and they lived in Sedro-Woolley, 2 daughters, 1 son, 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 1 brother, and 1 sister. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday August 20, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Sedro-Woolley. Interment to follow in Union Cemetery. Arrangements under direction of Lemly Chapel, Sedro Woolley.
FARROW, Carolyn June, 62, of 2330 Cornwall Avenue, died Saturday (Aug. 24, 1991) in Seattle at Providence Hospital. Carolyn was born March 18, 1929 in Bellingham to Charley and Vera Blick. She had retired in May after working 10 years as a dietetic aide at Needam's Convalescent Center. Survivors include her mother Vera Blick, sisters Saralee Randall and Mary Ellen McFadden and brother Charles "Buzz" Blick, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering for relatives and friends will be held Saturday, August 31, between the hours of 2 and 5 p.m. at the Blick family residence, 2330 Cornwall Avenue in Bellingham.
FARROW, Hance, age 82 of Bellingham, passed away Feb. 16, (1975). Mr. Farrow had been employed for several years as a desk clerk at the YMCA, was a former railroad engineer and a Whatcom County resident for the past 31 years. Survivors include 2 sons, Earl of Bellingham and Fred of Seattle; 3 daughters, Mrs. Mildred Alawine of Olympia, Mrs. Doris Mayhew of Mount Vernon and Mrs. Shirley Mayer of Seattle; 2 brothers, Howard and Aus both of Mississippi; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. in Mount Vernon IOOF Cemetery with Rev. Jack Robinson officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
FARROW, William A., age 77 of Glacier, Wa., passed away Mon. Feb. 25, (1980). Mr. Farrow had resided in Whatcom County for the past 40 years, was a retired miner, a veteran of WWI & WWII and a member of the Sumas American Legion. He leaves to survive 1 brother Ray of Calif., 1 sister in New York and 2 sisters in Virginia, several nieces and nephews and many friends in Whatcom County. Funeral services will be conducted Fri. Feb. 29 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. John Melton officiating. Interment Bayview.
FARWELL, Ethel M., age 89, of The Willows, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 1991. Born February 22, 1902 in Waterville, Washington, she was a resident of Whatcom County since 1922; member of First Christian Church; Bellingham Music Club and worked for Automotive Parts Service as a bookkeeper for many years. Preceded in death by her husband Kenneth E. Farwell, in 1974 and daughter Elizabeth Moena, 1979. Survived by her son, Gerald and wife Shirley Farwell of Bellingham; 6 grandchildren, Marcia Mustappa, James Moena, Jerry Farwell, Julia Osborn, Janna Farwell and Jane Axelson; 11 great-grandchildren; sister Joyce Morse of Bellingham. Private Family Service will be held at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Richard D. Talley officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. [d/o Thomas & Mary Weir]
FARWELL, Kenneth E., 2608 G St., age 74, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 29, (1974). Mr. Farwell was a retired brake specialist for Automotive Parts Service. He was a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 F&AM and the Scottish Rite Bodies. Surviving are his wife, Ethel M.; 1 son, Gerald, City; 1 daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Moena, City; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and a brother, Weston Farwell, Seattle. Services will be conducted by Rev. Bobby O. Edwards Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 12 noon at the Jones Funeral Home. Cremation.
FARWELL, Ryan Scott age 3 mos. infant son of Jerry & Marcia Farwell of 603 W. Illinois passed away Sat., Feb. 18, (1984). He is survived by his parents and grandparents Gerald & Shirley Farwell, Clarence & Jessie Snider, great-grandparents Art & Bernadine Erickson, Ethyl Farwell, all of city. Private graveside service was Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. in Babyland at Greenacres Memorial Park, with Rev. Richard Tally officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [b. Nov. 8, 1983 Seattle]
FASCHING, George Charles, age 90, of 2810 Madrona St., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Sept. 10, (1955). Mr. Fasching had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 37 years and was a retired farmer. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, at home, one son, George W. Fasching of Bellingham, three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Bennett of Vancouver, Wash., Mrs. Ruth Charroin of Everett, Mrs. Lou Lowry of Portland, Ore.; eight grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren. The remains rest at the funeral Home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted Monday, Sept. 12 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Hughes officiating. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
FASCHING, Lora O., age 69, who resided at 1209 37th Street passed away in Mesa, Arizona on Thursday, April 4, (1963). Mrs. Fasching resided in Bellingham the past 18 years and was a member of the Technocracy Inc., and the Willing Workers Club of Bellingham. She leaves to survive her husband, George W. at the family home, one son, Ralph G. Fasching of Culderson, Montana; one daughter, Mrs. Bernice Hauge of Bainville, Montana; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Tyler of Hillsboro, Oregon, Mrs. Agnes McCabe of Forest Grove, Oregon, Mrs. Stella Bakken of Tomtkins, Saskatchewan, Canada. Ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The Rev. E. E. Olsenius of Our Faith Lutheran Church will conducted funeral services Wednesday, April 10 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
FASCHING, Margaret Ellen, age 92, of 2810 Madrona St., passed away in Vancouver, Wash., Sunday, May 10, (1959). Mrs. Fasching had resided in Bellingham for the past 42 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors are one son, George W. Fasching, of Bellingham; three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Bennett Noland of Vancoouver, Wash.; Mrs. Ruth Charroin, of Everett and Mrs. Lou Lowrey, of Beaverton, Oregon; 8 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; three brothers, Berl Phillips, of Seattle; Charles Phillips, of Denver, Colorado and Francis Phillips, of Albany, Oregon. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clifford M. Dickau Wednesday, May 13 at 10 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
FASSETT, Agnes N., beloved wife, mother & grandmother, age 78, 2290 Douglas Drive, Ferndale died Dec. 25, 1990 in Bellingham. She was born in Blaine, WA on Oct. 21, 1912. Mrs. Fassett was a long time active member of Ferndale United Church & a member of the Naomi Circle; she served on the Board of Directors of the Stafholt Icelandic Old Folks Home for many years; was president for many years of the Freya Club, an Icelandic Women's organization, and recently hosted a Christmas party in her home for the members. Mrs. Fassett was very active in the Ferndale Chapter #223, Order of Eastern Star for many years as well as the International Order of Rainbow for girls and was the second person to serve as Mother Advisor for the Rainbow Girls. She loved flowers and gardening and was Past President of the DUPI Garden Club, served as the Bird chairperson and was currently serving as Historian. Mrs. Fassett devoted herself to a life of service to others. She served on the Sunshine Committee for Eastern Star and along with her husband, Irv, made frequent visits to hospitals, nursing homes and those in need. She enjoyed making a beautiful home and yard for her family as well as traveling in their trailer to Canada and the Southwest always enjoying all aspects of nature. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include her husband, Irving of Ferndale; a son, John Fassett and wife Linda of Ferndale; daughter Jeanne and husband Merlin Epp of Federal Way; granddaughters Lindi Fassett of Ferndale and Jill Hatton of Federal Way; a grandson Shaun Epp of Federal Way. A Memorial Service will be held at United Church of Ferndale, Monday, Dec. 31, 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Richard Wyanski officiating. Cremation by Greenacres Crematorium. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
FASSETT, Clara Nolte died on Monday, Sept. 13, 1999, at her Tumwater home. She was 97. At her request, there will be no services. Born Dec. 1, 1901, in Bellingham to pioneer family George and Clara (Woodard) Nolte, she attended Bellingham Normal School (now Western Washington University), the University of California at Santa Barbara and the University of California at Los Angeles, and graduated from the University of Washington. She married John Earl Fassett on Nov. 5, 1927. He died on Feb. 21, 1945. Mrs. Fassett was an officer supervisor for the Washington State Tax Commission, retiring on Aug. 1, 1965. She was a former member of the Bellingham Golf & Country Club, Lakeway Golf Course, Scott Lake Golf Club, Episcopalian Church, Bellingham, and the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Her hobbies included golf, reading, bridge and visiting beaches. Besides her husband, Mrs. Fassett was preceded in death by five brothers and a sister. Survivors include her daughter, Joan L. Crandell, of Thurston County three grandchildren four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
FASSETT, Frank "Hank" age 77 of 3049 Main Street, Custer, passed away Sat., August 16, 1980. Frank had been a life time resident of the Custer community and was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge of Blaine. He is survived by 3 brothers, William of Oroville; Edward of Olympia; Irving of Ferndale; 1 sister, Mary Holtrop of Custer; numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. Graham Hutchins Thurs., August 21 at 2 p.m. in Enterprise Cemetery. Burial under the direction of Moles Funeral Home. [b. Jan. 16, 1903 Custer, WA]
FASSETT, Irving Best, 82, of Ferndale, died at home September 2nd, (1991), after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 6, 1909 in Custer to William and Jesse Fassett. He graduated from Custer High School and was a member of the football team that won the County Championship for 4 consecutive years. He married Agnes Fosberg of Blaine on April 3, 1938 and they shared 52 happy years until her death this past Christmas Day. In partnership with Cecil Barr for 24 years, Mr. Fassett owned and operated Fassett and Barr Motors, a full service garage, parts house, dealership and Mobil Station. Mr. Fassett was active in many community organizations and served on the Ferndale City Council for 16 years. He supported the Boy Scouts of America first as Assistant Scoutmaster and then as Scoutmaster for several years. He earned the distinguished Order of the Arrow, an award given as a mark of work, character and integrity. He and his wife Agnes were very active in the United Church of Ferndale, where he served as chairman of the Board of Trustees and was instrumental in the construction of the Education Building. Through his work with Ferndale High School students he was made an honorary member of the F. F. A. In 1946 Mr. Fassett became affiliated with the Free and Accepted Masons. He served as Worshipful Master in 1952 and was on the Ferndale Masonic Temple board for many years. He was a 32d Scottish Rite Mason of the Valley of Bellingham, with a life membership. This past year he was presented with the Hiram Award for outstanding service in Masonry. Several years ago Mr. Fassett became a member of Progress Lodge #87, Vancouver, on the register of the Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of British Columbia. He was a member and held offices in the Ferndale Order of Eastern Star #223. Mr. Fassett was active for many years in the International Organization of Rainbow for girls serving as Daddy Advisor to Ferndale Assembly #116. He also served on the advisory board of the Northwest Chapter of DeMolay. Mr. Fassett was a master craftsman, skilled with metal and wood lathes. He built spinning wheels for each of his grandchildren. He and his wife were avid nature lovers, and enjoyed birds, flowers, gardening and fishing together. They were deeply devoted to their family and friends, and lived a life of service to others.
Survivors include a son, John Fassett, his wife Linda and daughter, Lindi of Ferndale; and a daughter, Jeanne Epp, her husband Merlin and their son Shaun and daughter Jill Hatton of Federal Way. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sat. Sept. 7 at the United Church of Ferndale with the Reverend Richard Wyanski and Masons officiating. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
FASSETT, Jessie L., age 76 years, passed away Saturday, December 27, (1946) at a local hospital, following a lingering illness. Mrs. Fassett had been a resident of the Custer district for the past 46 years and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mary Holtrop, of Custer; four sons, Irving, of Ferndale, William, of Oroville, Wash., Edward, of Olympia, and Frank, of Custer; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Keizer, of St. Marie's, of Idaho, and Mrs. Sarah Swartz, of Menomonie, Wis.; two brothers, Irving Best, of St. Paul, Minn., and Walter Hawkins, of Wisconsin; also eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 31, at 2 p.m., from the McKinney's Funeral Home at Blaine, with the Reverend C. G. Albertson officiating. Interment in Enterprise Cemetery.
FASSETT, Joan Linda, 2 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Fassett, of Ferndale, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, February 8, (1948). Surviving, besides the parents are: 1 brother, John; 1 sister, Jean; and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Fosberg, Route 1, Blaine. Private graveside services will be conducted at Greenacres Memorial Park, Tuesday, February 10 at 2 p.m., under the direction of the Monroe Mortuary at Ferndale, with Rev. C. G. Albertson officiating.
FASSETT, John Earl, age 46 years, passed away Wednesday, February 21, (1945) at his home in Blaine. Mr. Fassett was a sergeant in the U. S. Customs Patrol and had been in that service for the past fifteen years, having been stationed in Bellingham, Northport, Wash., and for the last six years in Blaine. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Clara Fassett; one daughter, Joan, at home; the father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Fassett, of Custer; four brothers, William, of Curlew, Wash., Edward, Olympia, Frank, Custer, and Irving, Ferndale; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine Saturday, February 24, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Emrys P. Thomas officiating. Interment Bay View.
FASSETT, Lana Linell, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Fassett, 7152 Ashley Court, Ferndale passed away Fri., Jan. 2, (1976) in Seattle. The baby is also survived by grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Jess Calvery of Ferndale and Mr. & Mrs. Irving Fassett of Ferndale; great grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. G. A. Bezona of Ferndale, and numerous other relatives. Cremation was held under the direction of Moles Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be held Mon., Jan. 5, 7:30 p.m. at the United Church, Ferndale.
FASSETT, William Carlos, age 76 years, passed away Thursday, May 15, (1947). He was a pioneer resident of the Custer district for the past forty-six years. Surviving are the wife, Mrs. Jessie Fassett; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Holtrop, Custer; four sons, William A. Curlew, Washington, Edward M., Olympia, Irving B., Ferndale, Frank R., Custer; also seven grandchildren. Mr. Fassett had been a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge of Ferndale for the past forty-four years. Funeral services will be conducted, Monday, May 19, at 2:00 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, with Rev. C. G. Albertson, of Ferndale, officiating. Interment in Enterprise Cemetery where the I. O. O. F. Columbia Lodge No. 141, in Ferndale, will hold ritualistic graveside services.
FASSNACHT, Edith F. died Monday March 8, 1993, in Bellingham. She was 77. Family graveside services will be held Friday at Maple Leaf Cemetery in Oak Harbor. She was born Aug. 20, 1915, in Sabine, Texas, to Ray and Mary King. A resident of Oak Harbor since 1944, she moved to Bellingham two months ago. Survivors include son Joe W. Parcher of Bellingham; and grandchildren Mike Parcher of Bellingham, Mark Parcher of Issaquah and Jeff Parcher of Alexandria, Va. Arrangements by Jones Moles Funeral Home.
FAST, David C., age 85, of Reedley, CA, passed away Fri., March 11, 1988. He was born Sept. 24, 1902 in Oklahoma. He was a Whatcom County resident from 1946 to 1970 & a member of the Birch Bay Mennonite Brethern (sic) Church. Survivors are son, Harold Fast & wife Elizabeth of Bellingham; daughters, Arlene Schmatjen of Seattle, Nora Wiebe & husband John of Blaine; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brothers, Ed & Harry Fast of Ferndale, Wesley Fast of Fairview, Oklahoma, Calvin of Dallas, Texas; sisters, Louise Matossian of Fresno, CA, Alice Duerksen of Dinuba, CA. Graveside services will be held Friday, March 18, 11 a.m. at Enterprise Cemetery with Pastor Dwight Peterson officiating. Visitation will be Thurs., March 17, 6-8 p.m. at the Moles Funeral Home.
FAST, Lorraine M., age 57, 6006 Sunshine Drive, Ferndale, passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 1986, in Ferndale. She was born in Corn, Okla. on Oct. 16, 1929, and was a Whatcom County residence (sic) since 1946. She was a member of Birch Bay Mennonite Brethren Church. She was married in the church in 1949. Survivors include her husband, Harry of the family home; three sons, David and wife Kay of Ferndale, Donald and wife Cathy of Bellingham and Melvin of Ferndale; two daughters, Arlys Reimer and husband George of Blaine and Deborah Thompson and husband Galen of Colville; her parents, Menno Reimer and Martha of Bellingham; nine grandchildren; one brother, Eldred Reimer and wife Kay of Lynden; four sisters, Elizabeth Fast and husband Harold of Bellingham, Doreen Bartell and husband Marvin of Bakersfield, Calif.; Clarice Rempel and husband Nick of Buhler, Kansas, Jean Felming and husband Albert of Wasco, Calif.; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m. at Birch Bay Mennonite Brethren Church with Pastor Dwight Petersen officiating. Burial was at Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Moles Funeral Home.
FAST, Ruth Esther, age 45, of Rt. 1, Blaine, passed away Sunday Jan. 13th, (1963) following a brief illness. Mrs. Fast had been a resident of the White Horn community for the past 25 years and was a member of the White Horn Mennonite Brethren Church. Survivors include her husband Ed Fast; 4 sons Elden, of Fresno, Calif., Ronald, Stanley and Marvin all at home; 5 sisters Mrs. Art Moyer of Blaine, Mrs. Frank Froese of Warman, Sask., Mrs. Wait Weibe of Rt. 1, Blaine; Mrs. Ed Purdy of Radcliffe, Kentucky, and Mrs. Norman Singer of Seattle; one brother Ted Gosen of Custer, South Dakota; numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted in the White Horn Mennonite Brethren Church, Thursday, Jan. 17th, at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. P. C. Martens officiating. Interment will be made in Enterprise Cemetery under direction of the Moles Funeral Home.
FAST, Walter E., age 29, of Route 1, Blaine, passed away suddenly Monday, August 22, (1949). Mr. Fast had been a resident of the White Horn district for the past three years and was a member of the Mennonite Brethern Church of White Horn. Surviving relatives include his wife,Linda; his father, John P. Fast; six brothers, David C., J. Wesley, Edwin J., and Harry H., all of Blaine, Route 1, and John J., of Premont, Texas, and Calvin, of Wylie, Texas; two sisters, Louise and Alice, both of Fresno, California. The remains rest at the Monroe Mortuary in Ferndale. Funeral services will be conducted within the Mennonite Brethren Church at White Horn, Saturday, August 27 at 2 p.m. (S. T.) with the Rev. N. Siemans officiating.
FATHERGILL, Samuel, age 75, of 1112 18th St., passed away in a local hospital, Friday, Jan. 25, (1963) following an extended illness. Mr. Fathergill had been a resident since 1915 and was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survived by six sisters and one brother in Cornwall, England. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Jan. 28, at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Bay View.
FAULDS, Bertha, 89, 3027 Cherrywood Ave., died Thursday (Oct. 8, 1987) in Bellingham. She was born Oct. 9, 1897, in Ivanhoe, Minn., and had lived in Bellingham the past seven years. Mrs. Faulds was a member of the Methodist Church and the Home Study Club, both in Ivanhoe, Minn. Survivors include two daughters, Arlene Adolphson of Bellingham and Ruth Torres of Sacramento, Calif.; four sons, Malcolm Faulds, Dale Faulds, Rolland Faulds and Eugene Faulds, all of Minnesota; a brother, Ted Goodmundson of Montana; a sister, Christine Hammer of Minnesota; 22 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral services and burial will be in Ivanhoe, Minn. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
FAULKNER, Alfred L. - Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home for Alfred L. Faulkner, 72, of Ferndale. He died Thursday (Feb. 24, 1972) of an apparent heart attack. A 65-year resident of Whatcom County, he was the retired owner of Faulkner's Service Station. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Gertie Dierdorff of Ferndale and Mrs. Sarah Salmon of Detroit Lakes, Minn.; a brother, Bob Faulkner of Bellingham, and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment was in Ten Mile Cemetery.
FAULKNER, Edith Irene, age 57, of Rt. No. 3, Box 63, Bellingham, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, July 21, (1956). Mrs. Faulkner had been a resident of this community for the past 36 years; was a licensed Practical Nurse and a member of the Methodist Church and Licensed Practical Nurses Association. Surviving relatives are her husband, Joseph, at home; father, Mr. Charles Wilson and one brother and sister, all in Montana, also many other relatives. The remains rest a Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun, Tuesday, July 24, at 10:30 a. m. Cremation.
FAULKNER, Mary T., age 90 of Seattle passed away June 17, 1988 in Seattle. She is survived by her sons, Robert & Verne Faulkner of Seattle, and daughters, Gloria Barker of B'ham & Joyce Hall of Los Angeles, CA; & a brother, Louis Ergler of Maysville, WA; 15 grandchildren & 7 great grandchildren. Mary Faulkner was a member of Calvary Temple of B'ham, American Legion Auxiliary & Daughters of America. Graveside services will be held today at 2 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Yarrington Funeral Home, Seattle.
FAULKNER, Nadine L. of Everson died at home Saturday, July 26, 1997. She was 74. Her ashes will be placed in Los Gatos, Calif. Born March 17, 1923, to Wilbur and Grace Baum in South Bend, Ind., she was raised there. She married James Faulkner in November 1942 in South Bend. Mrs. Faulkner worked at the Studebaker plant in South Bend for 10 years. She moved to California in 1951 and then to Everson in 1990. She worked as a secretary for Santa Clara Unified School District in California and was active in the Los Gatos Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed square and line-dancing. Mrs. Faulkner was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jessica Silver, in 1988. Survivors include her husband of Los Gatos, daughter Linda Lovison of Everson, sons John Faulkner of Dana Point, Calif., and David Faulkner of Pacifica, Calif., brother Wilbur Harper of Las Vegas and six grandchildren.
FAULKNER, Vera May, age 63, of Ferndale passed away at her home Saturday, Jan. 2, (1954) following a brief illness. Mrs. Faulkner had resided in Whatcom County for the greatest part of the last 50 years, was a member of the Methodist Church and W. S. C. S. of Ferndale. She is survived by her husband A. L. Faulkner, 2 sisters Mrs. R. R. Handy of Seattle, Mrs. A. P. Burggraff of Nooksack, one brother Clarence Nichols of Everson, four nieces and one nephew. Funeral services are pending at the Monroe Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe Funeral Chapel Wednesday, January 6, at 2 p.m. with Elder Aleah Koury officiating. Interment, Lynden cemetery.
FAUPEL, Fred W., age 69 of 1424 King St., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Nov. 16, (1975). A retired butcher, he had been employed by B & B Sausage and had been a lifetime resident of Bellingham. Surviving are his wife Mildred at home, 2 sons Frederic of Sedro Woolley, and Danny of Bellingham, 2 daughters Shirley Beaty of Bellingham and Mitzi Simmons of Seattle, 2 sisters Bertha Haun of San Diego and Mina Veino of Seattle, also 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held in Greenacres Memorial Park Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Lawrence Gudarian officiating. Arrangements by Veroske's Bellingham Chapel.
FAUPEL, Jeffrey J., 23, died Sunday, July 26, 1992 in a car accident that occurred in Bellingham. Born Oct. 9, 1968, in Bellingham to Fred and Jackie Faupel, Mr. Faupel lived in Sedro-Woolley and graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1987. Mr. Faupel was an active participant in football, baseball, and track and was a member of the Sedro-Woolley Eagles Aerie No. 2069. He worked most recently as a bartender in Sumas. Survivors include his parents, Fred and Jackie Faupel; brothers Rick Faupel of Lynden, Scott Faupel of Everson, Joe Faupel of California, Dan Pfluger and Brook Pfluger of Sedro-Woolley; sister Michelle Dralle of Sedro-Woolley; grandmother Katherine Jensen of Sedro-Woolley; and nine nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his fiance, Stephanie Cushen, of Sedro-Woolley and her family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, at the Sedro-Woolley Free Methodist Church with the Rev. Rick Miles from the Day Creek Chapel officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenacres Cemetery in Ferndale.
FAUPEL, Mildred "Bridge" age 80, of 2901 Lorraine Ellis Ct., passed away Sunday, Feb. 11, 1990. She was born Nov. 15, 1909 in Bellingham, WA. She is survived by her husband Osmond Bridge; 2 sons Frederic Faupel of Sedro Woolley, Danny Faupel of St. Louis; 2 daughters, Shirley & husband Clarence of Bellingham, Mitzi Simmons of Seattle. Memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Sat., Feb. 17 at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
FAUROT, Faye V., formerly of Whatcom County, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 1997, in Grangeville, Idaho. She was 97. Burial was in Prairie View Cemetery in Grangeville. Born Nov. 23, 1899, to Charles and Estella Hess McCoy in Hutchinson, Kan., she was raised in Kansas. She married Bill Dunnavan in 1923 in Baca County, Colo. He died in 1933. Mrs. Faurot worked as a cook and housekeeper for farm workers and operated an 80-acres farm during World War II. She also worked at Farragut Naval Base in Idaho and as a babysitter. She married Albert Faurot in 1934. They later divorced. Mrs. Faurot lived in Sandpoint, Idaho, Spokane, Custer and Ferndale before moving to Grangeville in 1994. She enjoyed reading, sewing, baking and animals, especially cats. She was preceded in death by a sister, Hazel Beavers, and a brother, Chester Bell. Survivors include daughter Arlene Palmer of Grangeville, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
FAUSKE, Ivar, age 74 of Sumas, passed away May 31, (1966) Tuesday, following a short illness. Mr. Fauske was a retired merchant seaman and logger and had served in WWI. He is survived by one sister, Anne Olson, Creswell, Ores., and a niece, Bonita Lockert, Sumas. Graveside services will be held Monday, June 6 at 1:30 p.m. in the Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.
FAUST, Edward Eugene, 74, of 1400 36th St., died at home Monday (Oct. 16, 1989) after a long battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 31, 1915, in Fish Trap. A member of the Bellingham Elks Lodge, he was the owner of Smith Bakery and Cafeteria for many years. His wife, Mary Faust, died eight years ago. At his request, no services will be held. The body has been cremated. Survivors include his brother, Manis Rogers of Long Beach, and his close friends Earl and Lynn Reamer of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
FAUST, Lovada V., age 68 of 23 Boundary Ct., Blaine passed away Thurs., June 16, 1988. She was born Aug. 12, 1919 in Ripley, WV. She was a Whatcom County resident since 1963, and also a World War II veteran. She was one of the first members of the Women's Army Air Corp, member of Blaine Post No 86 of the American Legion, and a Life Member of Disabled American Veterans Seattle Chapter. Mrs. Faust was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, B'ham & Northwood Alliance, Blaine. She is survived by her 2 daughters; Virginia Freeman & husband Richard, Blaine & Loretta Faust, B'ham & a dear friend Violet Larcom, Blaine. 1 brother, John Stewart & wife Kate of Carrollton, Ohio. Seven grandchildren, Jeannina Larson & husband Bob, Blaine; Rick & LouAnn Freeman, Blaine; Joe, Mark, Ryan & Adam Bailey of B'ham. 1 great grandchild, Seth Larson, Blaine. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Guy & Billy Stewart. There will be a memorial service at Faith Lutheran Church, B'ham on June 20, 1988 at 2 p.m. Arrangement by Greenacres Funeral Home.
FAWCETT, Zelandia, age 97, passed away in a Blaine Nursing Home Sept. 19, (1979). Funeral arrangements are pending at Haywood Funeral Home, Victoria, B. C. Local arrangements by Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Home.
FAY, Anna C., age 76 of 2715 Iron St., passed away Tues. April 10, (1979). She was past president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary #1585, and a past worthy matron of the Sehome Chapter Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by 1 son, Haines Fay, City, 2 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 1 sister, Martha Poyner ofCouncil Idaho. Funeral services will be conducted Fri. April 13 at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, with Rev. Herbert B. McLellan Rector St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. Interment Greenacres.
FAY, Emma T., age 90, formerly of 515 Magnolia Street, passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, Sept. 30, (1960). Mrs. Fay had resided in this community for the past 26 years, was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church, Sehome Chapter No. 17, O.E.S., and the Daughters of G.A.R. Survivors are three sons, Walter H., City; James G., Encino, Calif., John W., Tarzana, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Hunter, Capitola, Calif.; one grandson, W. Haines Fay, City, and two great grandsons, Clark and Terry Fay, City. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Robert Irwin on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 3:00 p.m. Mrs. Fay will be flown to McHenry, Illinois, where graveside services will be followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery at McHenry.
FAY, Florence, age 85, of 2808 Birchwood Ave., passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, March 10, (1960) following an extended illness. Mrs. Fay had resided in Bellingham for the past 35 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. She leaves to survive one son, Robert of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Julius Vold of Van Zandt and Mrs. A. F. Irving of this city; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several nephews. Rosary will be said Sunday, March 13, at 8:15 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem high mass will be sung Monday, March 14, at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption. Interment Greenacres.
FAY, Frances L., age 60, of 805 Northshore Drive, passed away Sunday, April 29, 1979. She was born Aug. 17, 1918 in Clearbrook, Wash. She was a life resident of Whatcom County ad was employed for many years by the Travelodge Motel. She is survived by 1 son, David L. Kenney of Bellingham, 2 daughters, Mrs. Sharron L. Mustard of Coulee Dam, Wash., Mrs. Barbara Heinrich of Bellingham; 2 brothers, John L. Stedman of Bellingham and Donald Stedman of Lynden; 4 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wed. May 2 at 11 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park.
FAY, Michelle Grace, age 6 days, passed away March 7, 1984 in Vancouver, Wash. She is survived by her parents, James & Susan Fay of Vancouver; brother Jason James Fay of the family home; grandparents Robert & Grace Reid, of Bellingham, & James & Dottie Fay of Denver, Colo.; Great grandmother, Mrs. Ronnie Cannon of Bellingham; Godparents, Arnie & Barbara Wright of Longview; & 5 aunts. Funeral services & interment were held Fri., March 9th at Baby Haven Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Donald Simpson of United Presbyterian Church, Longview officiating.
FAY, Nora Bell, age 39, of Route No. 1, Burlington, passed away in Bellingham, Monday, January 25, (1954). Mrs. Fay had resided in Bellingham for 37 years before moving to Burlington two years ago. Surviving relatives include her husband, Robert Fay, at the home; a son, Stanley Wood with the U. S. Army at Fort Campbell, Ky.; three daughters, Beverly Wood of Blaine, Mrs. Donna Crinklew of Anacortes, and Mrs. Carol Fugate of Fresno, Calif.; five grandchildren; four brothers, Ralph, John and Donald Stedman, all of Bellingham, and Pearl Stedman of Toledo, Wash.; three sisters, Mrs. Marie Rutherford of Hanson, Idaho, Mrs. Merle Baumgaren, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Francis Kenny of Bellingham, and a number of nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. David S. Land, Friday, January 29, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
FAY, Robert E., 805 North Shore Drive, age 60, passed away Wednesday, May 12, (1971). Mr. Fay had resided here most of his life and was formerly with the Forest Service. He was a member of William Mathews Post No. 1585 VFW and the Moose Lodge No. 493. Surviving are his wife, Frances; 5 daughters, Mrs. Barbara Heinrich, city, Mrs. Sharron Mustard, Seattle, Mrs. Donna Everland of Sonoma, Calif., Mrs. Beverly Patrick of Custer, Mrs. Carol Jean McCalla, Portland, Ore.; 3 sons, David Kenney, Stanley C. Wood and Ronald Davis all of this city; 7 grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Agnes Irving of Burns, Ore. Services will be conducted by Rev. George Ackley, Monday, May 17 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
FAY, Walter H., Sr., age 66,2715 Iron St., passed away suddenly at home Tuesday, October 13, (1964). He had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 31 years and was an account executive of KGMI Radio. He was a member of the Bellingham Golf and Country Club, Veteran of WWI, past commander of VFW, William Mathews Post No. 1585, American Legion Alexander J. Hamilton Post No. 7. He is survived by his wife, Anna C.; 1 son, Haines H. Fay, all of Bellingham; 2 brothers, James and John and a sister, Mrs. Helen Hunter, all of Los Angeles, California. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 15, at 1:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. W. Robert Webb, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
FAY, William E., age 88 years, of 2808 Birchwood Ave., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Sept. 4th, (1955) following a short illness. Mr. Fay had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 15 years and was a retired farmer and member of the Church of the Assumption. He is survived by his wife Florence, one son, Robert of Burlington, 2 daughters, Mrs. Julius Vold of Van Zandt, and Mrs. F. J. Irving of this city; 2 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; five brothers, and one sister. Rosary was said Tuesday, September 6, at 7:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem High Mass was sung Wednesday, Sept. 7th, at 9:30 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
FAYER, Jean F., age 71, of Seattle, died Sat. Jan. 12, 1985 in a Seattle hospital. Surviving is her husband, Maurice, Seattle; 2 sisters, Elizabeth Talbot, Bellevue and Eleanor Fischer, Clinton, Wash.; 2 sons, Kenneth of Bellevue and David of Encinitas, Calif.; a daughter, Kristi Champagne, Bellingham; 5 grandchildren. Memorial services were held Tuesday, January 15, at 2 p.m. in the Christ Episcopal Church, Seattle.
FAYETTE, Erleen V., age 69 of Gig Harbor, WA passed away Wed., July 21, (1993) at St. Joseph's Hospital Tacoma, WA. He (sic) was born June 9, 1924 in Westbrook, Maine to Kenneth & Phyllis Ingalls. She was raised & schooled in Westbrook and left there in 1955 to move to Washington. She married Jack G. Fayette on Dec. 23, 1989 in Reno, Nevada. She was a data processor at Puget Sound Naval Supply Center for 16 years and retired in 1971 because of disability. She was an active member of the National Association of Federal Employees. Erleens pride & joy were her family. She had accomplished & mastered sign language because of very dear friends that were deaf. She was a self-taught pianist. She leaves to survive: Husband, Jack of the family home; daughters Martha Johnson of Kirkland, Wa. Susan Henshow of Gig Harbor, WA; son, Peter Bernier of Gresham, OR; sisters Bette Doucette of Tacoma, WA & Rosemary Parker of Sacramento, CA; brother, Ken Ingalls of Auburn, WA; 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Services will be held on Mon., July 26, at 1:00 p.m. at Miller-Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bremerton, WA
FAYETTE, Ethel E., 86, of Anacortes, Washington, passed away at the local hospital July 10, (1978). She was born March 5, 1892, in Missouri. She had lived in the Anacortes area since 1935. Here husband preceded her in death in 1963. She is survived by two daughters, Wanda Eiford of Mt. Vernon and Violet Senff of Anacortes; 1 son, Howard, also of Anacortes; 1 half-sister, Leona Fouts of Shelton, Washington; 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Wed., July 12 at 1 p.m. from the Greenacres Cemetery, Ferndale, Washington. Rev. William Buckner will officiate. Internment will follow. Evans Engdahl in charge of arrangements.
FAYETTE, Fred Francis, age 47 years, passed away suddenly in his home in Blaine Thursday (Aug. 22, 1946) morning. He had been a resident of Blaine for 41 years and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pauline Fayette; four daughters, Mrs. Pearl Fitzgerald, Minnie Mae Fayette, Patsy Ann Fayette, Dorothy Delores Fayette; four sons, Fred W. Fayette, Ed Seattle (sic), Jack Fayette, and Robert Fayette; eight grandchildren; one brother, George Fayette; four sisters, Mrs. Ida Gilbert, of Blaine, Mrs. Cunningham of White Rock, B. C., Mrs. Clara Bullock, of Seattle, Mrs. Vina Eby, of Smithers, B. C.; also several nieces and nephews. The body rests at the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine where funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 26, at 2 p.m. with Rev. E. P. Thomas officiating. Interment Blaine Cemetery.
FAYETTE, George, 76, died Thursday (Aug. 1, 1963) aboard his gillnet fishing boat. He had been a resident of Anacortes since 1935, and was a retired mill worker. He is survived by his wife, Ethyl; a daughter, Mrs. John Eiford; a son, Howard, all of Anacortes, and eight grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Bryson-Engdahl Funeral Home, with burial at Greenacres.
FAYETTE, Phyllis Marian, 56, who grew up in Whatcom County, died Thursday (July 12, 1963) at the Messenger House Nursing Home on Bainbridge Island. She had Alzheimer's disease. Mrs. Fayette, a Bremerton resident for many years, was born Jan. 20, 1930, at Friday Harbor. She grew up and was educated at Point Roberts and Blaine and graduated from Blaine High School in 1948, when she moved to Seattle. She married Lowell L. "Bud" Bowen. Mr. Bowen was later killed in an aircraft accident. She then married Jack Fayette on July 12, 1963, in Blaine. The couple made their home in Bremerton for many years. They later were divorced. Survivors include two sons, Dale R. Bowen of Olympia and David G. Bowen of Renton; a daughter, Michelle A. Fayette of Bremerton; two sisters, Maxine Auld of Blaine and Gail Morgan of Rocklin, Calif.; a brother, Dale Bridges of Puyallup; and her mother, Hazel Largaud Bridges of Blaine. Her father, Bob Bridges, and a brother, Bill Bridges, died earlier. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Grace Lutheran Church in Blaine. Private burial services will be at Blaine Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Owyen-Hess Funeral Home on Bainbridge Island.
FAYETTE, Inga Pauline, age 84 who resided at 120 First Street, Blaine, passed away in a local nursing home Tuesday, December 2, 1980. She had been a 60 year resident of Blaine. She was a member of the Rebeccah Lodge; Royal Neighbors of America; American Legion; and Charter Member of the Eagles Area (sic) 3029. She leaves to survive 4 sons, Fred Fayette of Blaine; Ed of Arizona; Jack of Bremerton, & Bob of California; 4 daughters, Pearl Fitagerald of Arizona; Minnie Patterson of Lake Stevens; Patsy Howell of Port Angeles & Delores Fayette of Bellingham; 44 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 6 at 1 p.m. in the Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel, Blaine with Julia Bran officiating. Followed by interment in Blaine Cemetery. [b. Jan. 16, 1896 Whatcom Co.]
FAYLOR, William M., age 69, of Blaine, passed away at his home Friday, August 26, (1955). Mr Faylor was a retired restaurant operator in Bellingham and a member of B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge in Bellingham. He is survived by his wife, Martha; one daughter, Dorothy Faylor of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Brooks, Guthrie, Okla.; Mrs. J. W. Hyde, Rushville, Mo.; three brothers, Harrison, Merrick, Okla., Fred Faylor, Ponca City, Okla, and [line skipped]. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 2 p.m. from the Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home under the direction of the McKinney Funeral Home. Cremation.

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