WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     FRA

FRABLE, Clair C., age 37, who resided at Mountlake Terrace, Seattle, Wash., passed away in that city on Saturday, December 3, (1960) following a lingering illness. Mr. Frable was a former resident of Bellingham and was employed for the past 6 years by Boeing of Seattle. He was a World War II veteran, a member of the B.P.O.E. of Lehighton, Penn. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Inez Frable; 3 sons, Ronald, Donald and Kerry, also 1 daughter, Virginia, all residing at home, his father, Mr. Elwood Frable; 1 sister, Mrs. Warren Koenig, both of Pennsylvania. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, December 7, at 1 o'clock in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

FRACK, Margaret, age 86, of 528 Sterling Drive passed away Wednesday, June 29, (1966). A resident of Whatcom County for 60 years, she is survived by one brother, M. W. Dunkle of Ferndale; 1 stepson, Melvin Frack of Mukilteo and 5 grandsons. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 5 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Final resting place, Enterprise Cemetery.

FRACK, P. J. (Pen), age 85 years, of Route 1, Everson, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, December 13th, (1951), following a lingering illness. A resident of the county for the past 52 years, he is survived by his wife, Margaret; one son, Melvin Frack, of Seattle; one brother, Charlie Frack, of McMinville, Ore.; one sister, Mrs. Lilly Tobias, of Kansas; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Services will be held at the Monroe Funeral Home, Ferndale, Saturday, December 15th. at 2 p.m. Final resting place will be Enterprise Cemetery.

FRADY, Emma Thelma, age 76, of 1200 Birchwood, passed away Sat. Aug. 28, (1982). Mrs. Frady had resided in Bellingham for the past 9 years and leaves to survive 1 daughter, Mary Ellen Leonard of this city; 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; a brother, Dan Settles of Duncan, Oklahoma. Mrs. Fradys remains were forwarded to the Lewis Funeral Home in Houston, Texas by the Westford Funeral Home where services will be held Wed. Sept. 1 at 2 p.m. [b. Jan. 5, 1906 OK]

FRAFFORD, Lynne Bjornson, 1028 11th St., passed away in her home Monday, Aug. 25, (1975). He has been a resident of Bellingham for the past 25 years. Was a Real Estate Saleswoman at Arnason & Co. Survived by her husband, Lorren O. at home, 3 brothers in Canada, 1 sister in Calif. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday Aug. 28 11 a.m. in the Surrey Center Cemetery, Surrey, B. C. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

FRAHM, Elsie O. - Memorial service for Elsie O. Frahm, age 74, of 2501 E St., will be Wed., March 26, 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Carl O. Fischer, Pastor, officiating. Cremation. Inurnment of cremains Manning, Iowa Cemetery. Mrs. Frahm passed away Sun., March 23, 1986. A Bellingham resident for 3 years, she was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and is survived by 1 daughter, Ardella & husband Neill Mullen of City; 2 sons, Lyle & wife Darlene Frahm of Beaverton, Oregon, Stanley & wife Jan Frahm of San Marcos, Calif.; 8 grandchildren, Peter, Michael & Jeffrey Mullen, Jenny, Katie, Beth Frahm, Nancy & Dan Frahm.

FRALICK, Richard A. of Bellingham died Monday, Jan. 13, 1997. He was 84. No service will be held. Mr. Fralick lived in Bellingham most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member and past commander of Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include nephew Tim Birt of Maple Valley.

FRIAR, Michael "Oakie" age 35 who resided at 1501 F Street, died Tuesday August 25, 1981. He was a self-employed fisherman. He is survived by his wife Mary; 2 sons, Matthew & Joseph, both at home; his parents, Eugene & Lois Friar; 2 sisters, Alicia Leeb of Vancouver, WA; Linda Dalpec, Seattle. Memorial services will be held Friday, August 28, 1981 at the Fairhaven Rose Garden, 3 p.m. Arrangements by Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [carbon monoxide poisoning; m Mary Eckloff]

FRALICK, Anna B. of 2015 24th St. died at home Saturday, Dec. 10, 1994. She was 79. A private family service was held Monday. Born March 25, 1915, in Gorie, Texas, she married Richard Fralick in 1941 in Sherman, Texas. She lived in Bellingham for 30 years. Mrs. Fralick enjoyed deer and elk hunting, salmon fishing and vegetable gardening. Survivors include her husband of the family home, brother John Moriss of Texas and nephew Timothy Birt of Seattle.

FRALICK, Charlie M., age 56, of Epping, New Hampshire. He passed away Tues., Dec. 6, (1977). He was born and raised in Bellingham and was retired from the U. S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Patricia in New Hampshire; 1 son, Herb of Boston; 3 grandchildren; 4 sisters, Grace Radder, Iva Linn, Evelyn Lehn and Lena Tooker all of Bellingham; 3 brothers, Earl, John and Whitney all of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held in Boston, Friday, Dec. 9.

FRALICK, Dorothy B., age 62 of 2223 Williams St., passed away Monday, Nov. 24, (1975) in Reno, Nevada. A lifetime resident and member of the Central Lady Lions. Survived by her husband Earl C. Fralick; 2 daughters, Mrs. Naoma B. Eastwood, City and Mrs. Patricia B. Davidson, Seattle; 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, her mother, Mrs. J. R. Wilkenson, City. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Cantelon, Pastor of Calvary Temple officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.

FRALICK, John, age 56 of 730 W. Bakerview, died Friday, May 8, 1981. He was a WWII Army Veteran; and was a sausage maker employed by Sanitary Meats & B. B. Meats; was a member of the Bellingham Post VFW; and member of the Meat Cutters Union. He is survived by his wife, Wylla; 2 sons, Gary & James, both of Bellingham; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Saunders of Olympia; 2 brothers, Earl of Arizona; & Whitney of Ferndale; 4 sisters all of Bellingham, Mrs. Grace Radder; Mrs. Evelyn Lehn; Mrs. Iva Linn; & Mrs. Lena Tooker; 7 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 12, 1981 with graveside services in the Woodlawn Cemetery, at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Richard Bergstrom officiating. Arrangements by Veroske, Jerns, & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [b. Oct. 10, 1924 Whatcom County]

FRALICK, Lena M., age 86, of 2711 Russell St. passed away Wed. Aug. 31st (1977). She had been a longtime resident of B'ham. She was a member of the Daughters of America, the Navy Mother's & the Treasure Chest. Surviving are: 4 daughters: Grace Radder, Iva Linn, Evelyn Lehn & Lena Tooker all of B'ham. 4 sons: Earl, John & Whitney all of B'ham. & Charles of New Hampshire. Also 14 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren & a close friend, Floyd Chandler of B'ham. Funeral services will be held in Veroskes Bellingham Chapel, Fri. Sept. 2 at 10:30 a.m. followed by burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.

FRALICK, Whitney, age 60, of 5127 LaBounty Road, Bellingham passed away at St. Joseph Hospital South Campus Sunday Dec. 8, 1991. He was born in Bellingham Jan. 31, 1931 to John and Lena Fralick and was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. He was a member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge #194 of Bellingham, Albert J. Hamilton Post #7 American Legion of Bellingham. He drove school bus for Ferndale School Dist. for 20 years and loved all his kids dearly, and was a commercial fisherman for 22 years. He married Jean Slater in 1952 in Ferndale. Survivors include wife Jean of the family home; sisters Lena Tooker, Grace Radder and Evelyn Lehn all of Bellingham; brother Earl Fralick of Yuma, AZ; sister-in-law Ruth Palmer of Ferndale; brother-in-law Don Slater of Naples, FL; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation hours will be from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 10 at Moles Funeral Home. Ritualistic services will be held at Moles Funeral Home Chapel on Wed. Dec. 11, 10:30 a.m. with Bellingham Elks Lodge #194 officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery with Military Honors by Albert J. Hamilton Post #7 American Legion. Arrangement by Moles Funeral Home.

FRAMZEN, Jacob, age 71, of Glacier Star Route, Deming, passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday, September 20, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mr. Framzen had been a resident of the Kendall district for the past 40 years. Surviving relatives include his wife Johanna; three sons John, of Maple Falls; Matthew, of Roseburg, Ore., and Jacob, of Long Beach, Calif.; three daughters, Magdelene Stewart of Tacoma; Margaret Gooch, of Seattle, and Gertrude Heller, of Kendall; seven grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Also numerous nieces and nephews in Germany. Rosary will be said within the St. Peter's Catholic Church in Columbia Valley, Friday, September 23, at 8 p.m. Services will be conducted within the church Saturday, September 24 at 10 a.m. with Father Andrew Donohue officiating, under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas.

FRANCIS, Dan - A memorial service for Dan Francis of Bellingham will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Good News Fellowship Church with the Revs. Skip Suess and Erik Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Francis died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 1994, in Bellingham. He was 60. Born June 30, 1934, to Nick and Anna Francis in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, he was a longtime member of the Iron Workers Union. Formerly of Hawaii, he loved to travel. Survivors include daughters Natalie Francis and Tanya Francis, both of Bellingham; brother Roy Francis of Abbotsford, B.C.; sisters Vera Jones of Edmonton and Neil Sumner of Vancouver, B.C.; and numerous other relatives.

FRANCIS, Ethel Jeanne passed away March 29, 2007, in Bellingham. She was 83. Born is 1924 to Wiebe and Trynje (Bergsma) Haringa in Everett, she graduated from Everett High School in 1941 and WWU in 1959. She married Jack Francis on June 22, 1960, in Carmel, CA. Ethel was a homemaker and teacher and a Bellingham resident since 1962. Her hobbies included traveling, skiing, sewing, reading and she took pride in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of AAUW, Salinas, CA. Ethel was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Bill, Ed, and Jimmy Haringa and grandson Justin Baker. Survivors include her husband Jack, daughters Mary (Bailey) Baker of Salinas, CA; Jeanne (Bailey) O'Donnell of Portland, TX; and Joyce (Francis) Eschliman of Bellingham; sons Bill Bailey of Bellingham; Ross Bailey of Bow; and Daniel Bailey of Bellingham; sisters Henrietta Ward of Dallas, TX, and Gretchen Winegar of Seattle; 13 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. At her request, there will be no service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Apr 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

FRANCIS, Frank Victor - Funeral services for Captain Frank Victor Francis, USA Retired, age 68 of 1233 Modoc Dr., will be Monday, November 14, at 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Carl O. Fischer officiating. Mr. Francis passed away Thursday November 10, 1983. He was the husband of Paulette and father of Gary Lee Francis and Nannette Francis both of San Jose, Calif. Son of Bertha Francis of Fremont, Calif. Brother of William Francis of Hawaii and John C. Francis of Fremont, Calif. Mr. Francis was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, was born in Fort Meyer, Virginia on March 17, 1915, had served in the U. S. Army for 28 years coming up through the ranks to retire as a Captain. he had worked with Lockheed Corp. in Sunnyvale, Calif. for 20 years. He had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 5 years owning and operating Frank's Lock Shop.

FRANCIS, John, age 91, formerly of Bellingham, passed away in a Shelton Nursing Home, Monday, May 3, (1976). He was born in Wales and came to the U.S. in 1922. He had worked in the Coal Mines in Carbonado and Bellingham but more recently owned and trained horses at Longacres. He was a member of the Washington Horsebreeders Assn., Masonic Cascade Lodge No. 61 F&AM, South Prairie, Wa. and United Mine Workers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lizzie in 1968 and daughter Joyce in 1949. He is survived by two sons, William of Olympia and Jack of city. Funeral services were held in Shelton with interment at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Seattle.

FRANCIS, Margaret, age 82, of 2231 Williams St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, July 31, (1953). Mrs. Francis had resided in this community for the past 30 years and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving relatives are one son, Otto, of Port Angeles; three daughters, Mrs. Robert W. Bowler of Bellingham, Mrs. O. H. Eisenbels of Pt. Townsend, and Miss Roberta Francis of Seattle; three grandchildren, Robert F. Bowler and Mrs. N.C. Kunzmann, both of Bellingham, and U. S. Hemphill of Glendale, Calif; also four great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Elder R. J. Winders, Monday, August 3, at 1:30 a.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.

FRANCIS, Margaret Alice, age 85 years, of Blaine, formerly of Silverton, Ore., passed away Monday, Oct. 31, (1955) in a local hospital. Surviving relatives include two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Schug of Everett, Wash., and Mrs. Mable Schell of Souix Falls, S. D.; one brother, Frank B. Jones, of Memphis, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with Rev. Clarence Lund officiating. The remains will be forwarded to Silverton, Ore., for interment.

FRANCIS, Roberta A. - A private family burial for Roberta A. Francis, 89, of 2726 Alderwood Ave., will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery. Miss Francis died Tuesday (Sept. 8, 1991). She was born on April 13, 1902, in Friday Harbor to Robert and Margaret Francis. She lived in Lynden and Bellingham where she was a switchboard operator at the Fairhaven Hotel. Survivors include a sister, Martha Tift of Bellingham; a nephew, Robert Bowler of Bellingham; a niece, Margaret Kunzman of Bellingham; and special friends, Mayer and Rena. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

FRANCISCO, Betty F. - Mass of Christian burial for Betty F. Francisco, age 75, of 1623 Alabama St., will be Wed. Dec. 9, 11 a.m., Church of the Assumption, with Father John Madigan, officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Francisco passed away Sat. Dec. 5, 1987. A lifetime Whatcom County resident, she was a member of Church of the Assumption; her hobbies were crocheting, gardening and she liked to do for others with cooking and baking. She is survived by her husband Fran Francisco of City; 1 daughter, Linda & husband Rod Hubbard of City; 6 grandchildren, Dale Jr., Sandra, Carolyn, James Francisco, Kenny & Jesse Hubbard; 4 great-grandchildren; 6 sisters, Opal Beebe of City, Ethel Tyrrell of City, Sally Thomson of Winston, OR, Martha Finkbonner, Ruby Worrell & Ida O'Brine all of Custer; 2 brothers, Andy Martin of Willamina, OR & Phil Martin of Lummi Island; numerous nieces & nephews. [b. Feb. 23, 1912 Point Roberts]

FRANCISCO, Dexter F., age 69, of Rt. 1, Lynden, passed away at his home, Saturday, Dec. 29, (1963) following an extended illness. A resident of Whatcom County since 1918 he was a retired farmer and made his home near Lynden for the past 38 years. He had served as treasurer for the Lynden Methodist Church for 30 years and as superintendent of the Sheep and Swine Dept. at the Lynden Fair for 30 years. He was a member of the Lynden Methodist Church. Survivors are his wife, Lucy; three sons, Ralph, Rt. 1, Ferndale, Garth, Rt. 1, Lynden, and Kenneth of Chicago; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Park of Nooksack; one brother, John, and two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Buchanan and Mrs. May Daniels, all of Longview, Texas. Also eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home, Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 2 p.m. with Rev. James Updike officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

FRANCISCO, Emery W. - Bellingham resident Emery W. Francisco died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1992. He was 63. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Monday at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

FRANCISCO, Ernest A., age 84, of Deming, passed away in a local hospital Monday, November 25, (1963). Mr. Francisco had resided in this community the past fifty years and was a landscape gardener before his retirement. Survivors are one son, Ernest W. Francisco, Los Angeles; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Perry Francisco, Anacortes; one niece, Nellie Mundy, Wilkeson, Wash. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Friday, November 29 at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres.

FRANCISCO, Francis Andrew, age 80, of 1200 Lincoln Street, Bellingham, passed away Sunday, February 23, 1992. Born Jan. 19, 1912 in Bellingham to Anthony and Matilda Franciscovich, he was a member of Assumption Catholic Church; member of the Carpenters and Joiners Union Local #756; had been head carpenter at W.W.U., retiring in 1975; married Betty E. Martin on August 7, 1936 in Bellingham and celebrated 50 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on December 5, 1987. Survived by son, Edward Francisco, daughter Linda and husband Rod Hubbard, all of Bellingham; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother Jim and wife Hilda Francisco of Bellingham, many other relatives. Visitation Thursday, February 27, 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, February 28, 9:00 a.m. Assumption Catholic Church with Reverend Jim Lee officiating.

FRANCISCO, George, age 68, of 3004 Cornwall Ave., passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Nov. 10, (1955) following a lingering illness. He was a resident of Bellingham for the past 28 years and was a retired coal miner and carpenter. Mr. Francisco was a member of the Church of the Assumption and the Croatian Fraternal Union. He leaves to survive his wife, Jennie at home; two daughters, Mrs. Ann Howard, city, Mrs. Frances O'Connor of Ukiah, Calif.; two son, Steve Francisco of this city, and John of Seattle; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Anthony of Willapa, Wash., Joseph of Los Angeles, Calif.; one sister Mrs. Marcella Saunders of Los Angeles, Calif. Rosary will be said Sunday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem mass will be read Monday, Nov. 14, at 9:30 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

FRANCISCO, Hilda M., age 81 of 4915 Samish Way, Bellingham, passed away April 23, 1993 at her home. She was born Feb. 19, 1912 in Bellingham to George and Viola Dawson and had been a lifetime area resident. Mrs. Francisco was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Kingston, WA and the Bellingham Alliance Church; Elks Lodge #194 and Eagles Arie #31. She and her husband Jim owned and operated the Twentieth Century Bowl for 30 years and she enjoyed golfing and hiking around Lake Padden. She is survived by her husband Jim of the family home; brother, George B. Dawson, of Seattle; two sisters, Gladys Buroker of Athol, Idaho, and Violet Horch of Hansville, WA; twenty-six nieces and nephews; one great-nephew. Final resting place will be in Greenacres Cemetery. The arrangements are entrusted to the Jerns Leveck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. [m. Jim Francisco 31 Aug 1935 Mt. Vernon, WA]

FRANCISCO, Jennie, age 71, of 2514 Jaeger St., passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, Dec. 20, (1960) following an extended illness. Mrs. Francisco had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 33 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. Survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ann Howard of this city, Mrs. Frances O'Connor of Ukiah, Calif.; two sons, Steve of this city, John of Seattle; 17 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, Philip Stimac of Mishawaka, Ind.; three sisters, Mrs. Antonia Brusich of New England, N. D., Mrs. Katy Pazietich of Springford, Ill., Mrs. Georgiana Tomavalavich of Saint David, Ill., many nephews and nieces. Rosary will be said Thursday, Dec. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem high mass will be sung Friday, Dec. 23, at 9 a.m. from the Church of the Assumption. Interment Greenacres.

FRANCISCO, John, 81, formerly of Whatcom County, died Thursday, April 9, 1992, in Group Health Hospital in Seattle. He was born Dec. 6, 1910, in Roslyn to George and Jenny Francisco. The family moved to Whatcom County in 1924. He graduated from Whatcom High School and was employed in Whatcom County coal mines. He married Katherine "Tiny" Kare on Sept. 6, 1938, in Bellingham. She survives him at the family home. Mr. Francisco moved to the Seattle area in the early 1940s. He was a retired tavern owner. Survivors include his daughters Sharon Todd of Renton and Suzanne Kramer of Seattle; and his sister Frances O'Connor of Ukiah, Calif.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. At his request there were no services. Arrangements and cremation by Bleitz Funereal Home of Seattle.

FRANCISCO, Leo, age 48, 208 Alabama Street, passed away here Friday, October 26, (1951). Mr. Francisco was a life resident here and was in the employ of Bornstein Sea Food, Inc. He was a member of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Workmen of North America, Local No. 247. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Lucille Francisco, and one daughter, Susan, both at home; two brothers, Jim and Francis Francisco, both of this city; and one sister, Mrs. Nettie Kane, also of this city. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Ralph S. Lawrence Monday, October 29, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

FRANCISCO, Lucille, age 72, of Bellingham passed away Friday May 13, (1977). A lifetime resident of this community, Mrs. Francisco was preceded in death by her husband Leo, in 1951. Surviving are her daughter, Susan and son in law, Les Norby, of Ferndale, 3 grandchildren, Bill, Lee and Bobby Norby all of Ferndale, numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services Wed. May 18, 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Cremation at Greenacres Memorial Park.

FRANCISCO, Lucy C., age 79, formerly of 8601 Benson Rd., Lynden, passed away Fri., March 19, (1976). Mrs. Francisco moved to Whatcom County in 1918 from Arkansas and was a member of the United Methodist Church, Lynden, and had been president of the Women's Society for 13 years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ray (Dorothy) Park of Nooksack; 3 sons, Ralph of Blaine, Garth of Lynden and Kenneth of Dolton, Ill.; 2 sisters, Ms. L. Alice Faust of Arizona and Mrs. Ruth Mautz of Bellingham; one brother, Merritt Sweitzer of Blaine; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tues., March 23 at 1 p.m. in the United Methodist Church, Lynden. Interment will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

FRANCISCO, Nickolas, age 69, resident of a local hotel, passed away in a Bellingham hospital, Wednesday, October 19, (1949). He had been a resident of this city for the past 40 years, and was a retired fisherman. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He leaves to survive, one niece, Mrs. J. J. Cane and three nephews, John, Leo and Frances Francisco, all of Bellingham. The body rests at Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. The Rev. Father Bernard Cramer will celebrate holy mass Saturday, October 22, at 9 a.m. at the Church of the Assumption.

FRANCISCO, Ralph D., age 70, of 5033 Fir St., Blaine; passed away May 30, 1988. He was born October 27, 1917 in Prescott, AR. He was a lifetime Whatcom County resident; a past master of Delta Grange; former Fire Commissioner for Fire Dist., No. 3; member of the Toastmasters of Lynden; and the United Church of Custer; and Teamsters Local No. 231 of Bellingham. Survivors include his wife Dorothea; daughters, Carol Kean & Tom of Bellingham, Barbara Ferry & Halan of Bellevue; sons, Richard Francisco & Jean of Lynden; Brent Francisco & Cathy of Kelso; 10 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Garth Francisco of Lynden & Kenneth of Dalton, IL; sister Dorothy Parks of Nooksack; numerous nieces, nephews & other relatives. Private family graveside services will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park, memorial services will be held Thursday, June 2 at 2 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend William Berney officiating.

FRANCISCO, Sarah - Graveside service for Sarah Li Francisco, infant daughter of Carol Francisco, of 1237 Grant St., will be Tues. June 8, (1982) at 3 p.m. at Bay View Cemetery. Sarah passed away Wed. June 2, 1982. Beside her mother she is survived by her grandparents, Doris O. and Dale E. Francisco; Mr. & Mrs. F. A. Francisco; aunt, Sandra Francisco; uncles, James Francisco & Dale E. Francisco Jr., all of City. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

FRANCISCO, Steve, age 81, of 1712 E. Maplewood, Bellingham passed away Feb. 23, 1990. He was born Dec. 25, 1908 in Illinois and has been a lifetime resident of Bellingham. He is survived by 3 sons, Steve & Mike Francisco of CA, Jim Francisco of Renton; 2 daughters, Fern Frey & Pat Radisich of Bellingham; brother John Francisco of Seattle; sister Fanna O'Connor of CA; 10 grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Mr. Francisco had worked in the Bellingham Coal Mines and retired from Brooks Lumber Company. He was well known and thought of for his stories and sense of humor. Graveside services will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 27 at Greenacres Cemetery with Rev. Harold Minkler officiating.

FRANCISCOTTY, Jim, 72, of 4958 Elder Rd., Ferndale, passed away at his home Fri., Feb. 28th (1986). He moved to Whatcom County in Jan. 1986 from Ojai, Calif., was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses of Ferndale. Leaves to survive his wife, Zola Mae of Ferndale; 4 sons, Ron Franciscotty of Phoenix, Arizona, Stan Franciscotty of Illinois, Gib Franciscotty of Connecticut and Don of Arizona; 1 daughter, Judi Cristie of Blaine; numerous grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Wed. March 5th at 11:30 a.m. in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses of Ferndale. Burial at Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home. [b. Nov. 21, 1913 Walsonburg, CO]

FRANDEEN, Ned Wellington, died Monday, Jan. 24, 1994, in Bellingham. He was 76. At his request, no services will be held. Born March 12, 1917, to Andrew and Emma Frandeen in Braham, Minn., he grew up and attended school there. He received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Northwestern University in Chicago, and served in the U. S. Army during World War II in North Africa and Italy as secretary to General Mark Clark. After the war, he earned a bachelor's degree in horticulture from Oregon State University and later taught horticulture there. He married Margaret Bernice Olsen Becker on April 3, 1966, in San Francisco. The same year, he went to work for the U.S. State Department as an agriculturist serving in Nepal, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. After retiring in 1975, he and his wife moved to Bellingham. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Frandeen, and his first wife, Jimmie Frazier Frandeen. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons James Wellington Frandeen of Soquel, Calif., Robert Frazier Frandeen of Watsonville, Calif., and William Griggs Becker of Seattle; daughters Kristine Ayers of Oakland, Calif., Capucine Cooper of Jerusalem and Barbara Becker Frandeen of Seattle; brothers Robert Frandeen of McAllen, Texas, and William Frandeen of Sun city, Ariz.; sister Louise "Lou" Spiller of Albuquerque, N. M.; 20 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements by Bleitz Funeral Home in Seattle.

FRANK, Bernice, age 85, of 2005 Eldridge, passed away Wed. July 11, (1984) in a local hospital. She was a member of the Daughters of the Pioneer Chapter No. 5, Retired Teachers Association. She was a teacher at Franklin School for 15 years in Special Education. Survived by her husband Lawrence Frank; 1 daughter, Ellen Schiessl & husband Alfred of Lompoc, Calif.; 1 sister, Helen A. Frank of Bellingham; 1 grandson Alfred L. Schiessl, Oklahoma City; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 niece, Marian Purdle of Dover, Delaware; 2 nephews, David Abbott & Stephen Frank of San Diego, Calif. Services will be conducted Fri. July 13 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Minkler officiating. Followed by burial in Bay View Cemetery. [b. March 2, 1899 in Paynesville, MN]

FRANK, Helen E., age 92, formerly of Bellingham, passed away in Seattle Thurs. Dec. 3, (1987). Retired RN; former member of Assumption Church; member of St. James Cathedral in Seattle and Legion of Mary Auxiliary. She is survived by 2 brothers, Lawrence N. Frank of Lompoc, CA & George M. Frank of San Diego, CA; 1 niece & 1 nephew. Funeral services will be Tuesday Dec., 8 at the Church of the Assumption at 12:15 p.m. Burial at Bayview Cemetery. Westford Funeral Home.

FRANK, James R., aged 73 years, of Birch Bay, Route 1, Blaine, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, September 13, (1958) following an automobile accident. Mr. Frank had been a resident of this community for the past eight years and was a well known carpenter. He was a member of the Ferndale Masonic Lodge No. 264, F&AM, Eastern Star, Ferndale Chapter No. 223, and the Bellingham Consistory Scottish Rite Bodies. He is survived by his wife, Corrine B., at the family home; three daughters, Mrs. Edna Harris of Tacoma; Mrs. Edith Kelly of Spokane and Mrs. Ethel F. Rogers of Portland, Oregon; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, September 15, at 10:30 a.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, with Rev. W. Robert Webb, Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. Interment Greenacres.

FRANK, Lawrence - Graveside services for Lawrence Frank, 97, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Bayview Cemetery. The former Bellingham resident died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1993, in Santa Maria, Calif., where he resided. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

FRANK, Leo V., age 78, former Whatcom County resident died Sunday, August 26, 1990 in a Mt. Vernon nursing facility. Cremation services were held under the direction of Lemley Funeral Chapel, Sedro Woolley. Private inurnment in the Saxon Community Cemetery at a later date.

FRANK, Leonard Melvern, age 24, of 17240 34th Ave. S., Seattle, passed away in that city as the result of an accident. Mr. Frank had been a resident of Bellingham for twenty years and was a aero-mechanic for Pan American Airways in Seattle. Deceased was a veteran of World War II and leaves to survive his widow, Marjorie, and one son, Darrell, both at home; mother, Mrs. Ada Frank, of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Wilma Haines, of Oak Harbor. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Geo. A. Arthur, Friday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

FRANK, Lucille "Babe" of 3018 Coolidge Drive died Monday, May 5, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 77. A private service will be held. Burail will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Born July 1, 1919, to Albert and Tillie Todd Warm in Oakland, Calif., she lived in Whatcom County for 74 years. She married Robert Frank on Aug. 14, 1937, in Bellingham. A clerk at Aubert Drug Co., she enjoyed golf and was a member of Bellingham Golf & Country Club. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Frank, in 1978. Survivors include her husband of the family home, sons Bill Frank and Tom Frank, both of Bellingham, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

FRANK, Nellie E. - Services for Nellie E. Frank, 75, of 110 E. Victor St., who died Sunday (April 7, 1957) following a short illness, will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Westford Funeral Home. Mrs. Frank had resided here for the past 54 years and was a past president of the local auxiliary of the National Assn. of Letter Carriers. Surviving relatives include her husband, August P., at home; a son, Robert P., of Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. June Fernandez of Seattle and June Fernandez of Seattle and Mrs. Delores Mower of Mount Vernon; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Chella Thiessen and Mrs. Pearl Carlisle, both of Seattle and Mrs. Minnie Wilson of Orting. The Rev. Norman B. Harrison will conduct the service with burial following at Greenacres Memorial Park.

FRANK, Peter, age 76, of 1404 King Street, passed away at his home Wednesday, July 5, (1950) following a short illness. Mr. Frank had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 43 years. He was a retired custodian of the Post Office, also a member of the Church of the Assumption, Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and Holy Names Society. Mr. Frank leaves to survive three daughters, Sister Mary Martha, O. P., and Helen E. both of Bellingham; Mrs. Regina Frank Landrey of Winslow, Ind. Two sons, Lawrence N., of Bellingham, and George M., of Pacific Beach, Washington. Two grandchildren, Ellen Frank and Stephan Frank, both of Pacific Beach, Wash. Three brothers, N. J. Frank, Seattle, J. B. Frank, Blanchard, and August P. Frank, of Bellingham. Many nieces and nephews. Rosary will be said Friday evening, July 7, and 7:30 p.m. within the Church of the Assumption. Requiem high mass will be sung Saturday, July 8, at 9 a.m., with the Rev. Father Bernard Cremer, celebrant. Interment in Bay View under the direction of Westford-Beck Funeral Home.

FRANK, Robert T., age 36 of 3137 Cherrywood passed away Fri. Feb. 17, (1978). He is survived by his wife Arlene, 3 sons, Greg, Tim & Scott all of the family home. His parents Mr. & Mrs. Robert Frank, city, 2 brothers, Bill & Tom both of city. Services will be held Tues. Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home.

FRANK, Thomas A. (Fink), age 50 years, of 3207 Cottonwood, passed away suddenly at a local hospital Monday, Jan. 19, (1953). Mr. Frank had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 46 years and was a co-owner of Stark Piano Co. He was a member of the Church of the Assumption and B. P. O. E. No. 194 Elks Lodge. Mr. Frank is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen Abbott Frank; two sisters, Sister Mary Martha O. P., of Tacoma, and Miss Helen E. Frank of this city; two brothers, George M., of Eugene, Oregon, and Lawrence N., of Bellingham; one niece, Miss Ellen Frank, of Bellingham; one nephew, Stephen Frank, of Eugene Ore. Rosary will be said Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 7:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home. Requiem mass will be said Thursday, Jan. 22, at 10:30 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption with the Rev. Fr. Dermot Foyle officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

FRANKLIN, Alice, age 53, of Rt. 2 Ferndale, passed away suddenly in a local hospital, Monday, May 23, (1949). Mrs. Franklin was a member of the Methodist Church in Ferndale and the auxiliary of the Kulshan Post of the American Legion. Surviving relatives include her husband, Ray Franklin, one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Nord, of North Bellingham; three sons, Vincent, of Friday Harbor, Glenn, of Edunsburg, Scotland, and Dale, of Wheaton, Ill.; her mother Mrs. Mae Moles; on sister, Mildred Moles, and two brothers, John and Orville Moles, all of Ferndale; three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted in the chapel of the Monroe mortuary in Ferndale, Saturday, May 28, at 2 p.m. with the Rev, Gene Albertson officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

FRANKLIN, Alla, age 72, of Lynden, passed away at a local hospital Friday, August 20, (1954) following a lingering illness. She was a pioneer resident of the Lynden district and was a member of the Lynden Chapter of the OES. She is survived by three sisters-in-law, Phoebe Franklin, Bellingham, Era Franklin, Ruth Van Nay, California; two brothers-in-law William Franklin, Bellingham, Charley Franklin, Seattle; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, August 26, at 2. p.m. from the Gillies funeral home in Lynden with Burton w. Pierce officiating. Interment Lynden Cemetery.

FRANKLIN, Amra Belle - Graveside services for Amra Belle Franklin, 92, 421 E. Maple, will be Monday afternoon in Bay View Cemetery. Those wishing to attend may meet Jones Funeral Home at 3 p.m. She died Thursday (Feb. 24, 1972). Mrs. Franklin had lived here for the last 22 years. She had been a member of the Franklin Grove Baptist Church in Bryson City, N. C. Survivors include a son, Ben Franklin of Thousand Oakes, Calif., a sister, Mrs. Georgia Greene and a brother Carl Green (sic) in North Carolina; a nephew Nebo Franklin of Bellingham; and two grandchildren.

FRANKLIN, Bemis Clay, passed away at home on September 13, 2004 in Bellingham. He was 82, born July 1, 1922 in Fountain Run, KY to Loftus and Betty (Robinson) Franklin. Bemis retired from the U. S. Army as a Sgt. 1st Class, having served in both WWII and the Korean War. He loved salmon fishing in Alaska, and his grandchildren. Bemis is survived by his wife Wilma, who he married in 1941 in Missouri; his sons Jerry Franklin, Richard and wife Aline Franklin; grandchildren, Kenneth, Brittany, Malla Franklin; two great-granddaughters; and brother, Lewis Franklin of TN. At his request no services will be held. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home.

FRANKLIN, Elisabeth M. (nee Abbott, formerly Fry), age 69, of Bellingham, passed away from cancer on Sat. Aug. 26, 1989. Born in Cadogan, Alberta, Canada, March 9, 1920, she was a former resident of Montreal, Quebec and later Vancouver, B.C. where she actively raised her family; resident of Bellingham since 1965; employed by WWU until her retirement in 1987. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Roy Franklin Sr., she is survived by 2 sons, Alan & wife Shirley Fry of Nanaimo, B.C., Douglas & wife Laura Fry of Prince George, B. C.; 2 daughters, Susan & husband Terry Purcell of Aldergrove, B.C., Lorraine Anne and husband Ken Whittington, of Kitimat, B. C.; brothers, Raymond & wife Marguerite Abbott of Mission, B.C., Louis Ethier of Courtney, B.C., Paul & wife Sally Ethier of Prince George, B.C.; 6 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; numerous nieces & nephews. At her request no services will be held. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium.

FRANKLIN, Ernest Joseph, age 84 of Graham, WA, died March 22, 1997 at his residence. He was born January 30, 1913 in New Rockford, ND, to Perry and Anna (Sinkler) Franklin. July 7, 1950 he married Sylva Jones in Seattle, WA. Mr. Franklin worked as Powder Man over the years. He helped build the Hoover Dam, worked in the Bellingham Coal Mine, Suntrana Open Pit Coal Mine in Alaska, and the Copper Mine in Butte, MT. He worked on Cross State Cascade Highway, Snelson Construction Co. in Whatcom Co. and he helped build Highway 20 on Whidbey Island. Mr. Franklin helped raise three of his grandchildren after their mother died in a car accident. Mr. Franklin loved to fish. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Sylva in 1988 and a sister Rose Watlow in 1997. Survived by his daughter, Ginger Beasley of Graham, WA; stepson, Raymond Klander of Bellingham; brother, Edwin Franklin of Florence, OR; 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel, Friday, 9:00 to 12:00. Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 28, 1997 at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

FRANKLIN, Fred W., age 64 years, of 208 Texas Street, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, January 19, (1952) following a lingering illness. Mr. Franklin had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 41 years and was a retired radiator repairman. He was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the Fairhaven Masonic Lodge F. & A. M. No. 73 and the Eagles Aerie No. 31. He is survived by his wife, Phoebe; a son Edward, in Richland; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Ferron, in Redondo Beach; two grandchildren, Miss Beverly Bowen, city, and Wilfred Ladiser, of Port Angeles; two brothers, William, city, and Charles, Seattle; two sisters, Miss Era Franklin, of Palm Springs, Calif., and Mrs. Ruth Vannoy of Kent Field, Calif. Funeral services were conducted Monday, January 21, at 1:30 p.m. from the Chapel of the Westford Beck funeral home with the Rev. Ralph S. Lawrence, pastor, officiating, followed by the ritualistic services of the Fairhaven Masonic Lodge No. 73. Cremation.

FRANKLIN, Ida C. age 60, of 3207 Northwest Avenue, passed away Thursday, March 14, (1946). Mrs. Franklin had resided in this community for the past sixty years. Surviving relatives are her husband, William H. at home; two sons, Wesley H. and Howard V., of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Pearl E. Kvistad; seven grandchildren; three brothers, Fred W. Anderson, of Vancouver, B. C., and Orrin R. and Alton Anderson, both of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Edith Yaden, of Kelso, and mother, Mrs. Anna Anderson of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by rev. Ray S. Wagoner, Monday, March 18, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

FRANKLIN, Howard - Funeral service for Howard Franklin, age 59, of 1123 1/2 N. Forest St., will be Mon. Dec. 22, 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth H. Daugs, St. John's Lutheran Church officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery. Mr. Franklin passed away Sun. Dec. 14, 1986. A Bellingham resident for 10 years, he is survived by his sons, Michael Franklin & Ira Franklin both of Beaverton, Oregon; mother, Ellen Franklin of Miami Beach, Florida & sister, Deena Halpern of Brooklyn, New York.

FRANKLIN, Jason, age 17, of 605 W. Pole Rd., Ferndale, passed away Sunday, October 15, 1989, as the result of an automobile accident. A funeral service will be held Thursday, October 19th, 11:00 a. m. Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with burial following. There will be visitation Tues. Oct. 17 from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Wed. Oct. 18 from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Jason was born Jan. 10, 1972. He was a senior at Ferndale High School and lifetime resident of Whatcom County. He is survived by his parents, Terry & Robbi and a brother Mitch; grandparents Gerritt & Arvilla VanderPol of Lynden and Clara Humphreys of Everett; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who loved and cared for him deeply. His greatest joy in life was snow skiing with the "The Five Alive" and other friends as well. He enjoyed snow boarding, body surfing, "muddin", and all outdoor activities. His smile brought sunshine to all. He lived each day and met each challenge with determination and a positive and cheerful attitude. Everyone who knew him or whose life he touched was rewarded with his special humor, his loyalty, and his love. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.

FRANKLIN, Mamie A., age 37, of 2612 Park St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, March 25, (1960). Mrs. Franklin had been a resident of this community for her entire life and was a member of the Advent Christian Church. Surviving relatives include the husband, Edward G. at the family home; 3 daughters, Miss Susanne Murdock, Miss Treese Murdock, and Miss Denise Murdock, all at the family home; a stepson, Terry Franklin in Seattle; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Patricia Greenland in Ketchikan, Alaska; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon H. Annette, Sr. of Bellingham; 2 brothers, Vernon Annette, Jr. of Bellingham and Robert Annette of the Whidbey Naval Base; 6 sisters, Mrs. Robert Marshall, Mrs. (torn) Urquhart, and Mrs. James Stephens, all of Bellingham; Mrs. Charles Gerard of Seattle, Mrs. Richard Knoll of Auburn, and Mrs. Bo(torn) of Oak Harbor. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Donald A. Wrigley Monday, March 28 at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

FRANKLIN, Marguerette E. - Funeral services for Marguerette E. Franklin, 82, Cambridge, Idaho, will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Moles Funeral Home, Ferndale. She died Sunday (Sept. 17, 1972) at Emmett, Idaho. Mrs. Franklin had lived in the Ferndale area from 1948 to 1954. She was the widow of William Franklin. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Lottie Roberts of Seattle and Mrs. Mildred Burris of San Francisco; a brother-in-law, Roy Franklin of Bellingham and a cousin, Mrs. Viola Johnson of North Bellingham. Burial will be in Greenacres.

FRANKLIN, Melinda Gail, age 6, of Route 4, Bellingham, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, December 9, (1953). Melinda had been a life resident of this community, and leaves to survive her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Franklin, at the family home; a sister, Emily Jane; a brother, Douglas Bruce, both at home; her grandmothers, Mrs. Amra Franklin of Bellingham, and Mrs. J. N. King of Knoxville, Tenn., and many aunts and uncles. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. Alfred Palmer, Friday, December 11, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

FRANKLIN, Patricia Gabler, age 68, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, (1992), at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on Jan. 24, 1924 to Elizabeth Harris and Matthias George Gabler. She graduated from St. Mary's College, South Bend, Indiana, took additional training in Laboratory science and became a registered medical technologist. She worked at her profession for several years in south Bend and Buffalo, New York, and when her husband finished medical school at the University of Buffalo she was able to move on to her first love, being a wife and mother. As her children progressed through high school she was able to devote literally thousands of hours as a volunteer at Downey Community Hospital and the Meals On Wheels program in Downey, CA. When her husband retired from his medical practice in Downey early in 1990, she became quite involved in the progress of their new home in Sudden Valley, occupying it in July of that year. She is survived by her husband John B. Frankel, M. D. and their children, Judith Anne Frankel and her companion Lynn Berard of Petaluma, CA, Brian Matthias Frankel of Santa Barbara, CA, Theresa Marie (Frankel) Martin, (Raul) of South Gate, California, Margaret Ellen Frankel, Downey, CA, Georgina Elizabeth Frankel, St. Paul, Minn., and Peter Michael Frankel, Maywood, CA. She was preceded in death by their infant son Paul-Martin. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the church of the Assumption on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 1:30 p.m. with interment following at Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

FRANKLIN, Raymond Harvey, 60, a former Lynden resident, died Dec. 28, (1984) in Fergus Falls, Minn. He was born Feb. 19, 1924, in North Dakota, and married the former Virginia Constantine in Lynden in 1957. He served as an Army Air Corps bomber pilot in the South Pacific in World War II and worked in Lynden for 20 years. He retired in 1979. He is survived by his wife, three sons, a daughter, three grandchildren, one sister and two brothers. No funeral services were held. Burial took place in St. Cloud, Minn.

FRANKLIN, Roy V. Sr. (Pappy), age 93, of 2625 W. Maplewood, Bellingham, passed away in Bellingham Thurs., Dec. 26, (1985). He was born in (Kingston) Caro County, Michigan, Jan. 11, 1892. He was a Whatcom County resident since 1905, was employed at Darigold 25 years, worked with son for number of years for San Juan airlines and was a member of the Ferndale Senior Citizens Jet Oldsters. Preceded in death by beloved first wife, Alice Moles Franklin, and daughter, Dorothy Nord. Survived by his wife, Betty; 3 sons, Roy & wife Margaret Ann of Friday Harbor, Glenn & wife Jean of Tucson, Arizona, Dale & wife Sadie of Prescott, Arizona; a son-in-law Jake Nord of Bakersfield, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Services will be held at the Moles Funeral Home chapel, Mon., Dec. 30th at 1 p.m. with Harold Minkler Chaplain at St. Luke's Hospital officiating. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Honor guard & casket bearers will be Kulshan Post American Legion. [m. Elisabeth Abbott May 8, 1965]

FRANKLIN, Suzanne M., age 39, a life-long Sedro Woolley resident died there Friday, Jan. 6, (1989) following a long illness. Born in Sedro Woolley, Jan. 8, 1949 a daughter of Clarence & Mary Barr. Graduated from Sedro Woolley High School in 1967. She was a licensed beautician, an active sportsperson & bowled in various league competitions. She was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survived by her husband Donald; 2 step-children, Matthew Franklin of Sedro Woolley, & Holly Franklin, Post Falls, ID; her parents Clarence & Mary Barr of Sedro Woolley; 1 brother Jim Barr, Sedro Woolley; numerous aunts, uncles & cousins. Memorial services to be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at the Lemley Chapel. Cremation Mt. Vernon Crematory, inurnment will be in the Sedro Woolley Cemetery.

FRANKLIN, Sylva Marie, age 78, of 2427 Valencia, passed away Tues. Oct. 11, (1988), at her residence. She was a charter member of the Eagles Auxiliary and leaves to survive her husband Ernest Franklin of the home; a son, Raymond Klander, Bellingham; step-daughter, Ginger Beasley of Coupeville, WA; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Fri. Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, with Rev. Leonard Ericksen officiating. [b. Dec. 25, 1909 Bellingham]

FRANKLIN, Thomas A., 87, passed away Tues. May 28, (1991) in Realto, CA. At his request no services will be held. Survivors include 1 daughter, Sylvia Planck & 2 granddaughters, Jeanie Planck & Jil Seat of Washington.

FRANKLIN, Virginia Ruth, former Laurel resident and business operator, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1993, of a heart attack in Silver Star, Mont. She was 73. A funeral was held in Twin Bridges, Mont. Mrs. Franklin was born Oct. 25, 1920, to John and Margaret (Wilcox) Constantine in Snoqualmie Falls. A graduate of Bellingham High School and the former Bellingham Commercial College, she moved to California, where she worked for McDonnell Douglas Corp. from 1941 to 1943. Mrs. Franklin returned to Bellingham, where she became head bookkeeper for Montgomery Ward until 1957. She married Ray Franklin in 1957. They operated Ray's Auto Wrecking in Laurel until they retired in 1971. They both were interested in antique cars. Between 1971 and 1976, they made 83 trips to move their collection of autos, parts and equipment to the Franklin Farm in Richville, Minn. When her husband died in 1984, Mrs. Franklin moved to Twin Bridges to be close to family members. A Cub Scout den mother, she also participated in local government, winning election as a city council woman in Twin Bridges. She supported school athletics as a Twin Bridges "Falcons Booster" and was a member of Vigilante Toastmasters for eight years. She is preceded in death by her husband, two brothers, a sister and a great-grandson. Survivors include daughter LeAnn Allen of Silver Star; son Robert Franklin of Minneapolis; stepson Perry Franklin and Ernest Franklin, both of Laurel; sister Margaret Kolberg of Phoenix; and four grandchildren.

FRANKLIN, Wesley H., 81, of Burlington died Tuesday (Jan. 23, 1990) of natural causes at his home. He was born Aug. 20, 1908, in Bellingham and attended Bellingham schools. His parents, William and Ida Franklin, came to Bellingham as pioneers in 1889. Mr. Franklin lived in Burlington for the past 25 years. He married Gertrude DeBondt on Aug. 25, 1938, in Bellingham. He had been employed as a sawmill worker for Willis, Rogers and Pearson in Sedro-Woolley and retired in 1964. He was a member of Lumber and Sawmill Workers Local 2637 in Everett. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Joan Christianson of Nooksack; a sister, Pearle Kvistad of Bellingham; and two granddaughters. A private cremation will take place at Greenacres Memorial Park. No services will be held, at his request. Arrangements were made through Hulbrush Funeral Home, Burlington.

FRANKLIN, William Clarence, age 78, of 730 Mount Baker Ave., Ferndale, passed away at a local hospital Monday, Jan. 18, (1954) following a lingering illness. Mr. Franklin had resided in Ferndale for the past five years and was a retired cabinetmaker. He leaves to survive, his wife, Marguerette, at home; two brothers, Roy F. of Bellingham, Marshall of Calimisa, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Netta Edwards of Tacoma, and Mrs. Della Kenoyer of Darrington; also many nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted Friday, Jan. 22, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Mrs. Ida Bodiker officiating. Interment Greenacres.

FRANKLIN, William H., age 80, of 2838 Franklin Street, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, May 9, (1963). Mr. Franklin was a sixty-two year resident of Bellingham, where he was an employe (sic) of Puget Power for thirty-five years, after which time he owned and operated the Franklin Electric until his retirement. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors are his widow, Marie L., at home; four sons, Howard of this City, and Wesley of Sedro Woolley; Philip Stoddard of Portland, Maine; three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Kvistad, City; Mrs. Louise Rice, Seattle; Mrs. Marguerite Kilstad, Bellevue; fifteen grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Ruth Vannoy of Eureka, Cal. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the rev. Dr. Stuart T. Benson Monday, May 13 at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

FRANKS, Constantine "Gus", age 62, of 402 South State Street, Bellingham, died Thursday, November 18, 1993 at his Bellevue residence. He was born July 1, 1931 in Bellingham to James and Coula Franks. He was a graduate of Bellingham High school, class of 1948, and was in the U.S. coast Guard, 3 years aboard the cutter North Wind during the Korean Conflict. He attended Western Washington College of Education for two years. Gus owned and operated four Super 24 Stores until his retirement. He then owned and operated a Cadillac dealership in Palm Springs with his two sons. Survived by two sons, John and David Franks, both of Palm Springs, CA; two daughters, Lisa and husband Mark Averill of San Jose, CA, Linda and husband Mark Deymaz of Little Rock, AK [AR]; two brothers, Bill and wife Janet Franks of Bellingham, John and wife Soula Franks of Bellevue, WA; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held November 22, 1993 at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church with Fr. George Diamant officiating. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

FRANKS, Coula J., age 79, of 2205 F St., passed away Fri. March 22, (1985). Mrs. Franks had resided in Bellingham for the past 57 years, was a member of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, daughters of Rebekah and was preceded in death by her husband James W. in 1973. She leaves to survive 3 sons, William & wife Janet & Gus, all of this city, John and wife Soula of Seattle; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Mary Gianulis of Chicago; numerous nieces, nephews & other relatives. Trisagion services will be held Tues. March 26 at 12:00 noon in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, followed by funeral services Tues. March at 1 p.m. from St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church on Sunset Dr., with father Homer Demopaulas officiating. Interment Bayview. [b. July 25, 1905 Kastri, Greece; m. James 1927 in Greece]

FRANKS, James W., 81, 2205 F St., died Thursday (Oct. 11, 1973) at a local hospital. A retired confectionary owner, he had been a resident of the city since 1908. He was a veteran of Worlld War I, and a member of the American Legion and the Order of Aleppa. Survivors include the widow, Coula, at home; three sons, William of Bellingham, John of Seattle and Gus of Gig Harbor; nine grandchildren; a sister and three brothers, all in Greece. Time for services at St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church Monday will be announced later. Burial will be in Bay View Cemetery under direction of Westford Funeral Home.

FRANKS, Louis, age 74, of 2215 G St., passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, May 4, (1961) following a brief illness. Mr. Franks had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 58 years and was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church in Vancouver, B. C., a veteran of world War I, a charter member and president of the Order of Aheppa, Mt. Baker Chapter No. 255, and the Odd Fellows Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 31. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Stella Franks of the family home; one son, George of Penticton, B. C.; three daughters, Mrs. Georgia Karavias, Mrs. Irene Peterson and Mrs. Athena Holloway, all of Seattle; seven grandchildren, one brother, James Franks of this city, and four brothers and two sisters in Greece. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 8, at 2 p.m. in St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Father Gavalas officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery with graveside Ritualistic services of the Order of the Aheppa, the Odd Fellows Lodge and the American Legion. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

FRANKS, Stella, widow of Louis Franks, of 2510 Cornwall Ave., passed away Wed. Oct. 6, (1976). She had been a resident for the past 55 years, was a member of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church and the Rebeckah Lodge No. 43. She is survived by 1 son, George of Penticton, B. C., 3 daughters, Mrs. Georgia Karavias, Mrs. Irene Peterson and Mrs. Athena Holloway, all of Seattle, 10 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 2 sisters in Greece; a sister-in-law, Mrs. James Franks, City and many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. within St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church with Very Rev. A. Photius Pentikis, pastor officiating. Interment Bay View, under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

FRANKY, Joe, age 64 of 2234 Olson Rd., Point Roberts died Sunday April 12, (1981). Mr. Franky has been a Whatcom Co. resident for the past 2 years & was a music teacher. He is survived by a brother William & wife Lillian Duggan of New Westminster, B. C.; sister Elsie McCormack of Vancouver, B. C. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. [b. March 17, 1917 New Westminster, B.C.]

FRANS, Wilhelmina E., age 86 who resided at 5280 Northwest Road, Ferndale passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, March 9, 1983. She had been a resident of Whatcom County and Ferndale since 1905; had attended the Bakerview Baptist Church; and leaves to survive 1 brother, William E. Berg of Arkansas; and many close friends in the Ferndale area. Committal of cremains will be held Tuesday, March 15 at 1:30 p.m. in the Enterprise Cemetery with Rev. Lee officiating, under the directions of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. [b. March 9, 1897 Mankato, MN]

FRANSEN, Erick - Bellingham resident Erick Fransen died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1992, at his home. He was 65. Visitation will be held from 2:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, and following the memorial service. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Jones-Moles Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Steve Schroeder officiating. He was born Jan. 18 1927, in Passaic, N. J., to Gustav and Bertha Sattorius Fransen. He served in the Navy from 1944 to 1967, during World War II, the Korean conflict and the Vietnam War. He married his wife, MaryAnn, on Dec. 23, 1961, in Winterhaven, Calif. He retired in 1967 from NAD Bangor in Bremerton. Following retirement, he worked as a maintenance engineer at the North Broward Hospital District in Pompano Beach, Fla., retiring after 10 years of service. He was a Bellingham resident for 2 1/2 years. Survivors include his wife, MaryAnn; son John Frew of Mammoth Lakes, Calif.; daughters, Jacque Smith of Everett, and Lori Fransen of Bellingham; and one grandchild.

FRANSEN, Gladys E., age 85, formerly of Los Angeles, California, died in a Lynden nursing home on Sunday, August 9, (1981). Mrs. Fransen moved to the Lynden area in 1978 following her husband Axel's death in 1975. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ellen M. Hansen of Minneapolis, Minnesota; a nephew, Mr. John E. S. Hansen of Lynden and a niece also in Minnesota. Cremation was at Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home. [b. Jan. 11, 1896 Sweden]

FRANSEN, Karen, age 78, of Seattle, passed away in a local hospital Thursday morning, December 16, (1948). Mrs. Fransen had resided in Seattle for the past four years; she was a former Bellingham and Lynden resident. Surviving relatives include two sons, Fred M. Jensen, of Bellingham, and Louis N. Jensen, of Seattle; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also other relatives in Denmark. The remains are resting at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden where funeral services will be held Saturday, December 18, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Cecil Barner, of Lynden officiating. Interment in the Lynden Cemetery.

FRANSSON, Edna, age 35. Born Dec. 8, 1940 in Alberta, passed away Sat., April 24, (1976) in the Everett Hospital. Services will be held in New Westminister, B. C. at the Columbia Funeral Home Sat. May 1, at 2 p.m.

FRANSON, Axel R., age 84 of 1009 N. Forest St. passed away Friday, June 7, (1974). Mr. Franson was a 72 year resident of this community, and a retired farmer. Surviving is a sister, Miss Esther Franson, city. Services will be conducted Wednesday, June 12, at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

FRANSON, Esther C., 90, of 2315 Williams St., died on Sunday (Oct. 20, 1991) at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born Esther Franson on Feb. 13, 1901 in Omaha, Neb. She was a housekeeper. There are no known survivors. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the chapel of Westford Funeral Home, with the Rev. Donald Schatz officiating. Burial will follow at Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

FRANSON, Hilda, age 89, of Route 3, Ferndale, passed away at her home Wednesday, October 4, (1950) following a lingering illness. She had been a resident of the Ferndale community for the past 49 years, and was a member of the Bakerview Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Minnie LaVeille, and Esther Franson; one son, Axel, all of Ferndale. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe Mortuary Saturday, October 7, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. A. H. Johnson, officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

FRANZ, Mary M., age 69, of Pt. Moller, Alaska, passed away in a local hospital Friday, February 15, (1963). A life resident of Alaska, Mrs. Franz was a member of the Russian Orthodox Church. Survivors are her husband at home; three daughters, Mrs. Harry Shetler of Bellingham, Mrs. Charles A. Myers of Pt. Moller, Alaska and Mrs. Nellie Bernsten of King Cove, Alaska; one son, Sherman R. Johnson of Port Moller, Alaska; 26 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; one brother, Albert Peterson of Sand Point, Alaska. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Ed Anderson Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 1 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

FRANZ, Patricia E. of 1880 Marine Drive, died Tuesday, July 13, 1993 in Ferndale. She was 76. A memorial gathering will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at 1880 Marine Drive. Cremation will be at Greenacres Crematoriam. Born March 17, 1917, in Cottonwood, Idaho, she had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 32 years. She married Charles J. Franz on Sept. 2, 1978, in Bellingham. Survivors include her husband; daughters Lavonne Allen of Manson and Crystal Walsh of Bellingham; sons Edward Coe of Laurel, Frank Coe Sr., of Spokane, and Warren Coe of Chelan; half-sister Beulah St. John of Redding, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.

FRANZEN, Barbara Mary, 21-days-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Franzen, Route 2, Everson, passed away in a local hospital early Monday morning, September 29, (1947). Besides the parents a brother, James, survives; also the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Franzen, of Kendall, and Mr. and Mrs. John Ligocki, of Nooksack. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning, September 30, under the direction of the Westford-Beck funeral home. Requiem mass was celebrated at 9 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church in Lynden by Rev. Fr. G. Galvin, followed by interment in Bay View Cemetery.

FRANZEN, Elias G., age 67 years, of 1349 Meridian Road, passed away suddenly Sunday, Feb. 6, (1955) while visiting in Vancouver, B. C. Mr. Franzen had resided in Bellingham for the past 34 years and was a retired mill worker. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nellie Franzen; one son Alvin, at home; four daughters, Mrs. Jennie Mandott and Miss Pearl Franzen, both at home; Mrs. Edith Strube, of Tacoma, and Mrs. Susie Thomas of Edmonds; seven grandchildren; one brother and two sisters in Sweden. Funeral services will be conducted, Thursday, Feb. 10, at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. C. Stanton Peterson, pastor of the Faith Lutheran Church officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

FRANZEN, Johanna, age 61 years, of Kendall, passed away at a local hospital Monday, December 28, (1953) following a lingering illness. She had been a resident of the Kendall district for the past 41 years. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Madeline Steward of Tacoma, Mrs. Margaret Gooch of Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Gertrude Heller of Kendall; three sons, John of Lynden, Matthew of Winchester, Ore., Jacob of Long Beach, Calif.; nine grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; one brothers, Peter Franzen of Krier, Germany; one sister, Mrs. Lechen Roth of Rhineland, Germany. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, Dec. 30, at 8 p.m. within the Gillies Funeral Home at Sumas. Requiem Mass will be said Thursday, Dec. 31, at 10 a.m. within St. Peter's Catholic Church at Columbia valley with the Rev. M. P. Murray officiating. Interment Columbia Valley Cemetery.

FRANZEN, Leonard D., age 51 years, who resided at 1312 Astor Street, passed away at a local hospital Tuesday, Feb. 23, (1960) following a brief illness. Mr. Franzen had resided in Bellingham for the past two years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. He leaves to survive, three brothers, Joseph of Seattle, Victor in Iowa and Walter in Minnesota; also three sisters, Miss Mary Franzen, San Francisco, Mrs. Francis Coughlin and Mrs. Everett Keller, both in Iowa. Rosary will be recited in the Chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Assumption on Friday, Feb. 26, at 10:30 a.m. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

FRANZEN, Nelly, age 64, of 1349 Meridian Rd., passed away suddenly at the family home, Friday, Feb. 23, (1962). Mrs. Franzen had been a resident of this community for the past 40 years. She is survived by one son, Alvin L., of this city; four daughters, Mrs. Jennie E. Mandott at home, Mrs. Edith Strube of Tacoma, Mrs. Susie Th__ of Lynwood and Mrs. _earl Christianson of this city; 10 grandchildren; one brother, Carl Engstrom of Tacoma and six sisters, Mrs. Vera Evans, Mrs. Annie Swenson, Mrs. Lena Griffin, Mrs. Bertha Weiks, all of Olympia, and Mrs. Hilda Andersen of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, February 26 at 1:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, with Pastor E. E. Olsenius of the Faith Lutheran Church officiating. Interment Greenacres.

FRANZEN, Susan, 69, a former features writer for the Sumas News, died Wednesday (Nov. 25, 1987) at a Bellingham hospital. Mrs. Franzen, 9765 Van Buren Road, Lynden, was born Nov. 1, 1918, in Kooi, Wyo., and had lived in Whatcom County most of her life. Besides her job at the Sumas News, she had worked for the Lynden Tribune and as a secretary at Sumas and Everson elementary schools. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lynden. Survivors include her husband, John, of the family home; two sons, Jim of Auburn and Greg of San Diego, Calif; a stepson, Willey Cummings of Federal Way; a daughter, Rita Lewis of Auburn; a brother, John of Bellingham; three sisters, Agnes Ligock(i) of Lynden, Pat Sophie of Bellingham and Rosemary Whitman of Ferndale; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Westford Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Westford Funeral Home chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Lynden, with the Rev. Tim McKenna officiating. Burial will follow at Bayview Cemetery.

FRANZKE, Lily passed away at her home, 1233 Grant Street Monday, October 17, (1949). Mrs. Franzke had resided in this community for the past 35 years and was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist of Bellingham, and also a member of The Mother Church, the First Church of Christ Scientist of Boston, Mass. Surviving relatives are the husband, Oswald A. Franzke, at home; two sons, Lloyd of this city, and Donald Franzke, of Seattle; one daughter, Miss Geraldine Franzke, also at home; two sisters, Mrs. L. E. Robinson, of this city, and Mrs. Ellen Hultman, of Vernon, B. C., and two granddaughters. The remains were at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where private Christian Science services were read Wednesday, October 19, at 3:30 p.m. Cremation.

FRANZKE, Oswald A., of 1233 Grant Street, passed away at home Thursday, September 15, (1955). Mr. Franzke had resided in this community for the past 65 years, was a partner in a china store on Cornwall Ave. several years ago, has been a buyer and department manager of several stores, was a stove serviceman and was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. Surviving relatives include two sons, O. Lloyd of this city and Donald W. of Tacoma; one daughter, Miss Geraldine Franzke of Bellingham; three grandchildren; two brothers, Oscar Franzke of Newport, Ore., and William of Portland, Ore.; four sisters, Mrs. Hulda Woodward in California, Mrs. Anna Gore of Vancouver, B. C., Mrs. Edna Scott of Medford, Ore., and Mrs. Della Flynn of Tacoma. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where private Christian Science services will be read Monday, Sept. 19. Cremation.

FRASER, Ada Eleanor, age 74, of 1901 G St., passed away in Seattle Monday, July 3, (1956). Mrs. Fraser had resided in this community for the past 68 years; had attended the Congregational Church; was a life member and past matron of Sehome Chapter No. 17, O.E.S.; had been chaplain of Nazareth Shrine No. 12, Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem; was a member of Whatcom County Past Matrons; Sehome Chapter of Matrons and Patrons; and was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America. Surviving relatives are four daughters, Misses Edna and Isabella Fraser, both at home; Mrs. Ralph Simonds of Seattle, and Mrs. Malcolm McBeath of Bellingham; one son, Gordon H. (Buss) Fraser of Sedro Woolley; seven grandchildren; one brother, Howard F. Hawke of Bellingham. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence J. Forsberg and officers of Sehome Chapter No. 17, O.E.S., Thursday, July 5, at 3 p.m. Cremation.

FRASER, Adele L. of 409 York St., passed away Sat., Jan. 5th, (1985). Mrs. Fraser had resided in Bellingham for the past 30 yrs. & was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. She leaves to survive 1 daughter, Phyllis & son-in-law Dave Bargelt of the city; 2 granddaughters, Lisa & Karen Bargelt; 1 sister, Lulu Gehle of Grand Island, Nebraska; 4 brothers, Walter, Rev. Rudolph & Albert Gehle all of Grand Island, Nebraska & Edwin Gehle of Hope, Kansas; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tues., Jan. 8, 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Carl O. Fischer officiating.

FRASER, Dora S., age 82, of Marysville, passed away April 11, 1986, in Stanwood. She was born July 17, 1903, in Kansas City, MO & was raised in B'ham. She later lived in Seattle for many years, several years at Lake Ki & the past 10 years in Marysville. She leaves 2 sons & daughters-in-law, Warren & Joann of Seattle & Wayne & Patricia of Anacortes, a sister Ina Knutsen of Bothell, 8 grandchildren & several great-grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mt. View Presbyterian Church, Marysville. Cremation & inurnment will follow. Arrangements by Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home, Marysville.

FRASER, Douglas H., 57, died Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Mr. Fraser, who maintained homes in Denmark and The Bahamas, was born Feb. 28, 1930, in Bellingham. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1948 and later attended the University of Washington. Survivors include his wife, Helle Fraser; two daughters, B. Jody Fraser of Mount Vernon and Diane Fraser of San Francisco; four sons, Donald Fraser of Ketchikan, Alaska, Ronald Fraser of Bernardsville, N. J., Mark Fraser of Clifton, N. J., and R. Doug Fraser of San Francisco; one step-daughter, Inge Lise Hilton of Great Britain; his mother, Ruth Petschlag of San Pedro, Calif.; and one sister, Mary Morgan of Acton, Mass. Memorial services will be Saturday in San Pedro, Calif.

FRASER, Earl S., age 83 passed away in a local hospital Saturday June 4, (1983). He had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 40 years and was a retired employee for the Milwaukee Railroad. He leaves to survive his wife Isabel of Bellingham; 2 daughters, Mary & husband Howard Steiner of Bellingham and Joyce & husband Bill Sapp of Port Angeles; 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 7 at 11 a.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Leonard Erickson officiating. Under the direction of Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. [b. Aug. 21, 1899 in WI]

FRASER, Isabel M., age 85, of Bellingham, passed away Thurs., Jan. 29th (1987) in Bellingham. Mrs. Fraser was born Nov. 17, 1901 in Wisconsin and had lived in the community since 1944. Mrs. Fraser is survived by daughters, Joyce & husband Bill Sapp of Port Angeles, Mary & husband Howard Steiner of Bellingham; a sister, Ann Wier of Lake Elmo, Minn.; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Visitation will be Sat. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. Private family burial will be at Greenacres.

FRASER, O. Isabella, of 2501 E. St., passed away Tues. Nov. 10, (1987) in a local nursing home. She was a member of Sehome Chapter Order of Eastern Star, Daughters of America & Christian Science Church. Survived by 1 brother, Gordon "Buzz" Fraser of Bellingham; 2 sisters, Eleanor McBeath of Bellingham and Jeanne Simonds of Bellevue. Private family services were conducted Thurs. Nov. 12 under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

FRASER, Jackson A., of Jacksonville, Fla., died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1993, in Bellingham. He was 81. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Greenacres Funeral Home. Burial will be in Florida. Born Dec. 5, 1911, in Vancouver, B. C., he married Vera C. Champlin on Jan. 11, 1968 in Florida. A 40-year resident of Bellingham, Mr. Fraser was an early member of Bellingham Yacht Club. He also was a past member of Bellingham Power Squadron and a past member of Bellingham Seals. He taught scuba diving for the Bellingham YMCA, where he wrote the scuba training manual. Mr. Fraser was an entrepreneur. He was in Bellingham visiting friends when he died. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sister Dorothy Fraser Green of Tallahassee, Fla.; and nieces Colleen Vogan of Woodstock, Ca., and Shannon Vogan Miller of Huntsville, Ala. Arrangements by Whatcom Cremation Association.

FRASER, John Lachlan "Jack" age 18 of 100 Bayside Place, passed away Friday, July 27, 1979. A 1979 graduate of Sehome High school. Jack was a life time resident of B'ham and a member of the Geneva Community Church. He is survived by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Fraser of city; 4 sisters, Mrs. Kathleen Roland of Tacoma, Kirra Fraser, Mrs. Nan Mullen, and Jenny Fraser all of city; his grandmother, Mrs. Grace Fraser of Eatonville, WA. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, 10:30 a.m. in the Jones Funeral Home by Pastor Jeff Grant and Mr. Art Branson. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. [d. of hypothermia after falling into a crevasse while hiking near Glacier]

FRASER, Joseph, age 92, of 1852 Newkirk Rd., Ferndale, passed away Tues., Jan. 14, (1986) in Bellingham. He was a longtime Ferndale resident & passed away peacefully in his 93rd year. He was a veteran of the Canadian Army of WWI & the Princess Patrician Battalion. He was preceded in death by his wife Irma; survived by 1 sister, Caroline M. Bruce, Vancouver, B. C.; & several nieces & nephews. Memorial services are Tues., Jan. 21, at 3 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home with Pastor Galen Johnson. Inurnment at Greenacres Memorial Park. [b. July 18, 1893 Scotland]

FRASER, Robert C. - Memorial services for Robert C. Fraser, age 72, of 100 Bayside Place will be Mon. June 15 at 1 p.m. at Immanuel Bible Church with Rev. Jeff Grant officiating. Inurnment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Fraser passed away June 10, 1987. He is survived by his wife Nancy; 4 daughters, Kathleen & David Roland of Puyallup, Kirra & Ron Frazier (sic) of Bellingham, Nan & Marc Mullen of Bellingham & Jenny & David Potzler of Buena Park, CA; 8 grandchildren, Katie & Jamie Roland of Puyallup, Whitney & Heath Frazier (sic) of City, Lachlan & Samuel Mullen of City, Andrew & Jack Potzler of Buena Park, CA; 2 sisters, Marge Sarver of Elbe, WA & Edith Allison of Raymond, WA; sister-in-law, Margaret Kirrage & brother-in-law Robert Kirrage, both of Tacoma. Mr. Fraser was preceded in death by son Jack Fraser in 1979. He was a resident of Bellingham since 1954; member of Immanuel Bible Church; served during WWII with the US Army; member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and had been employed as a water inspector for the Bellingham Water Dept. [b. Oct. 19, 1914 in Palouse]

FRASER, Struna, Mrs. E. W., age 86, passed away at her residence, 2809 Walnut St., Friday, Nov. 3, 1978. She was born in Seattle & had resided in B'ham for over 50 years. She was affiliated with the American Legion & the Freyja Club in B'ham. She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Don & Virginia Fraser of Everson; 1 grandchild & 3 great grandchildren. Service Tuesday Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

FRASER, William A., age 35, of Milwaukee, Oregon, passed away Sunday Oct. 12, (1986). Mr. Fraser had resided in the Portland area for the past 12 years, was graphic designer and a veteran of the US Navy. Survived by his wife Dixie; 2 daughters, Alicia & Brooks; his father Frederick of Duncan, B. C., his mother Eugenia Patterson of Everett; 3 brothers, Fred Fraser of Sidney, Merle Patterson of Marysville & Gerald Patterson of Everett; 2 sisters, Barbara Olson of North Vancouver, & Wanda Patterson of Sylmar, Calif.; grandmother, Wanda Mielnik of Abbottsford. Funeral services will be conducted Thurs., Oct. 16 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Minkler officiating. [b. May 1, 1951 in Prince George, B. C.]

FRASER, William Armstrong, age 64, 2620 Park St., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Sept. 27, (1964). Mr. Fraser had been a resident in Bellingham for the past 10 years and was a member of the Retail Clerk's Union Local No. 240. He is survived by his wife, Adele at the family home; 1 daughter, Mrs Phyllis Bargelt of the City; 2 granddaughters; 1 brother, Richard of Pembrook, Ontario; 3 sisters, Mrs. Irene Shaw of the City, Mrs. Keith Small and Miss Lulu Fraser both of Pembrook. Mr. Fraser will lie in state from Monday noon until Tuesday noon. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Walker officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

FRASIER, Jack of Lynden died Thursday, Aug. 21, 1997, at Vancor Hospital in Seattle. He was 67. A lifetime Lynden resident, he was born to Leslie and Margaret (Moffit) Frasier on the family farm south of Lynden on April 26, 1930. He graduated from Lynden High School in 1948 and operated dairy farms with his brother on Hannegan Road. Mr. Frasier enjoyed attending sporting events, particularly Lynden basketball. He was preceded in death by a sister, Harriet Hatley, in 1972, and by his parents. Survivors include a sister, Emily Hudson of Lake Forest Park; brothers Robert Frasier of Alger and William Frasier of Lynden; and numerous nieces and nephews. A private, graveside service will be Monday at Lynden Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.

FRASIER, Leslie, age 67, of Route 2, Lynden, passed away at his home suddenly, Thursday, Nov. 29, (1962). A lifetime resident of Lynden it was here that he was born March 4, 1895, living here since. He was a charter member of the Whatcom County Dairyman's Assn. and a member of the Western Farmers Assn. Surviving are his wife, Margaret; three sons, Robert of Bellingham, William and Jack, both of Route 2, Lynden; two daughters, Mrs. Harriet Hatley of Everett, Mrs. Emily Bitter of Seattle, also seven grandchildren, one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, Monday, Dec. 3, at 1:30 p.m., Rev. James Updike officiating. Burial will follow in the Lynden Cemetery.

FRASIER, Margaret, a lifetime resident of Whatcom County, passed away at the Christian Rest Home in Lynden on Saturday, Feb. 24, 1990, at the age of 90. Mrs. Frasier was born on June 16, 1899, on a Northwood farm to pioneer parents Peter and Martha (Bates) Moffit. She attended Northwood Grade School and rode horse and buggy every day to attend Lynden High School. She married Leslie Frasier of Lynden in 1917 and they were dairy farmers until his death in 1962. Mrs. Frasier enjoyed singing at the Northwood Baptist Church. Margaret continued to make her home on the farm until 1987, when she became a resident of Alderwood Nursing Home. In January of this year, she moved to the Christian Rest Home. Survivors include her daughter, Emily Hudson and husband Wendell of Seattle; three sons, Robert L. Frasier and wife Mildred of Bellingham, and William and Jack Frasier, both of Lynden; a son-in-law, Heber Hatley of Bellingham; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Harriet Hatley, in 1972. Graveside services will be held today, Feb. 28, 1990, in Lynden Cemetery at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jim Blades officiating. Services were under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.

FRASIER, Stanley E. – There will be no services for Stanley E. Frasier of Blaine. Mr. Frasier died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000 at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center in Blaine. He was 80. Born Sept 4, 1920 to Herbert and Mamie Frasier in Tower, Mich., he moved to Whatcom County in 1984. Mr. Frasier graduated from high school in Onaway, Mich. Mr. Frasier served in the U.S. Marine Corps' 124th Fighter Squadron at Guadalcanal and Munda in the South Pacific. On May 12, 1945, he married Mildred Thompson in Silver Springs, Md. Mr. Frasier retired from Buick-General Motors of Flint, Mich. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Custer and Clio, Mich. He enjoyed fishing and boating. His son Terry Frasier died in 1997. One brother and one sister also died previously. Survivors include his wife of Blaine; son Thomas T. Frasier of Davison, Mich.; sister Freda Woodruff of Cheboygan, Mich.; brothers Arden Frasier of Davison, Daniel Frasier of Clio and Robert Frasier of Onaway; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and 16 nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Valley Funeral home and Cremation Service of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Sep 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

FRASURE, Anna Josephine, age 83 of 2505 Henry Street passed away in a local rest home Sunday, April 2, (1961), following an extended illness. Mrs. Frasure was born Dec. 20, 1877 in Garden Grove, Iowa and moved to the Blaine area in 1922 and for many years had made her home in Bellingham. She is survived by her husband, Dave, at the family home; five sons, Otto Clark of Blaine, George Clark of Wenatchee, John Clark of Everett, Fay and Joe Clark, both in California; one daughter, Mrs. Minola Bolward of Everett; also 21 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 6, at 2 p.m. in the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with the Rev. Richard Clark officiating. Concluding services and interment in Enterprise Cemetery.

FRATER, Adelaide A., age 63 of 2824 William St., passed away at her residence Wednesday, January 14, (1959) following an extended illness. Mrs. Frater had resided in Bellingham for the past 52 years and leaves to survive her husband, Charles J., of the family home, one son, Robert, of Pensacola, Florida; 2 daughters, Mrs. Nadine Conn of Elgin, Oregon, and Mrs. Meredith Timmons of North Forestville, Maryland; 7 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Edward Dobel of Spokane and Herbert Dobel of this city; 3 sisters, Mrs. Elmer Kongsle of Alderwood Manor, Wash., and Mrs. Ray Phalmer of this city and Mrs. Morris Park of Stevenson, Wash., numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 19 at 1:30 p.m. from the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. C. C. Hovda officiating. Interment Greenacres Cemetery.

FRATER, Charles J., age 75 of 2824 Williams St., passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, (1967). Mr. Frater had been a longtime resident of Bellingham and was a retired maintenance man and veteran of WWI. He leaves to survive his wife, Mary H. Frater of the family home; 1 son Robert of Dothan, Alabama; two daughters, Mrs. Meridith Timmons of Oak Harbor, Mrs. Nadine Conn of Cle Elum; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Feb. 27 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Kenneth Daugs officiating. Interment Greenacres.

FRATES, Joseph F., age 15, of 1542 Iron St., passed away at home Wednesday, July 7, (1955). Joseph had resided in this city his entire life and had attended Whatcom Jr. High. Surviving relatives include his mother, Mrs. Minnie E. Frates at home; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Thorson of Seattle, Mrs. Pearl Berry of Lamesa, Calif., Miss Rose Ann Frates and Miss Vera Marie Frates both of Bellingham. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingswroth where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. Eugene Sabin Tuesday, July 12, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Bayview.

FRAVEL, Mary J. of Blanchard, aged 80 years, died Monday (Nov. 14, 1938) at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. C. Heal, 2807 Sunset Drive. She was a member of the St. Paul's Episcopal church and is survived by one son, Nason Fravel, of Blanchard, and three daughters, Mrs. Heal, Rebecca and Blanche Fravel, city. Funeral arrangements are being made at the Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral home. The town of Blanchard was first known as Fravel, named after Mrs. Fravel's husband.

FRAVEL, Rebecca, 87, 2897 Sunset Drive, died Friday (Oct. 29, 1982). She was born Sept. 6, 1895, in Blanchard, and had been a Bellingham resident for 60 years. A local businesswoman, she was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, St. Luke's Hospital Assistance League, Soroptomist Club and Republican Women's Club. She is survived by numerous cousins, including Julia Hower of Blanchard. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, the Rev. John Langlitz officiating. Burial will follow in Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.

FRAVEL, Samuel Nason, age 67, passed away at his home in Blanchard, Tuesday, June 29, (1948). Mr. Fravel had been a life resident of that community and leaves to survive two sisters, Miss Rebecca Fravel and Mrs. Blanche F. Tanner of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where funeral services will be conducted, Saturday, July 3, at 3:30 p.m. with the Rev. W. Robert Webb officiating. Interment at bay View Cemetery.

FRAYER, William Robert, age 68 years, passed away at a local hotel Monday, March 11, (1946). Mr. Frayer had resided in this community the past nineteen years and was a retired mill worker. Surviving relatives are two daughters, Mrs. Rosetta York, Marblemount, Wash., and Mrs. Mae De Domince at Duluth, Minn. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by Dr. Robert T. McFarlane Thursday, March 14, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.

FRAYSETH, Gale Diane – Funeral Services for Gale Diane (Sybrant) Frayseth of Bakersfield, Calif, formerly of Bellingham, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Mrs. Frayseth died Tuesday, Feb 1, 2000 in Bakersfield. She was 55. Born Sept 24, 1944 to Ethel and Eugene Sybrant in Bellingham, she moved to San Jose, Calif in 1964. In 1995, she moved to Bakersfield. She enjoyed fishing, hiking, football, bowling, the Reno Air Races and camping in the Sierras in California and on Orcas Island. She also enjoyed NASCAR racing; Jeff Gordon was her favorite driver. Survivors include son Dan Frayseth of San Jose, daughter Connie Walls of Bakersfield, sister Dorothy Newberry of Oak Harbor, two grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Feb 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

FRAYSETH, Harold P., age 47, of 2915 Cedarwood, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, May 7, (1958). Mr. Frayseth had resided in this community for the past 23 years; was a member of the Birchwood Presbyterian Church and of the International Assn. of Machinists Union, Local No. 239. Survivors are his widow, Hallie; two sons, Robert L. and Leland Harold; two daughters, Carolyn Lucille and Carmen Hallie, all at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Frayseth of Willmar, Minn.; three brothers, Bob, Gilmore and William Frayseth; two sisters, Miss Inez Frayseth and Mrs. Florence Sarlette, all in Minnesota. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. E. Gordon Crider, Monday, May 12, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Bay View.

FRAZER, Talbert James, age 55, of 602 Willow Rd., passed away at his residence Tues. March 27, 1979. He moved to the B'ham area 2 yrs. ago from Mississippi & was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church. Mr. Frazer was a US Navy Veteran of WWII & he is survived by his wife, Olga. 3 sons all at home; Mar, Curtis & Kevin. 5 brothers; Robert, Harold, Thomas, Grant & William all of Lawrenceville, Georgia. 2 sisters; Betty Mitchell & Joan Robinson both of Lawrenceville, Georgia. Christian Prayer services will be held Thurs. March 29th at 11:30 in the Veroske Jerns Funeral Chapel, Father John Smith officiating.

FRAZIER, Aaron L. of Bellingham died Thursday, Oct. 6, 1994. He was 26. Arrangements are pending with Greenacres Funeral Home.

FRAZIER, Anna - A former Bellingham resident, Mrs. Anna J. Frazier, 92, of Seattle, died Friday in a nursing home there. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. L. E. bowman of Bellingham and Mrs. James Curtis of Edmonds; a son, Rees Frazier, of Seattle, and 11 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Burial services were held today at Woodlawn Cemetery, North Bellingham.

FRAZIER, Augusta S., age 59 years, beloved wife of Rev. John W. Frazier, 1801 I Street, passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday, April 9, (1946) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Frazier had been a resident of Bellingham for the past twenty-three years and was a devoted and faithful member of the Church of the Nazarene. Those surviving include, beside the husband and a host of friends, four sons, Charles, of Los Angeles, Calif., Wallace and Don, both of Seattle, and Howard of Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Nero, Tacoma, Wash., and Mrs. Esther Noteboom, of Lynden; four sisters, Mrs. Albertina Watson, Alberta, Canada, Mrs. Mary Wise, Vale, Ore., Mrs. Ida Phillips, Portland, Ore., and Miss Sophia Bertschinger, Los Angeles;; one brother, Mr. William E. Bertschinger, Los Angeles; ten grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, Friday, April 12, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Donald Kunkle, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene. Interment in Bay View Cemetery. Those acting as casket bearers will be brothers-in-law and nephews - Messrs. Elmer Frazier, Harvey Frazier, Vernon Frazier, Lloyd Gregory, Rees Frazier and Jack Bowman.

FRAZIER, Cecil A. - A memorial service for Cecil A. Frazier, formerly of Lynden, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Gillies Funeral Home chapel and at 2 p.m. Monday in Northport Presbyterian Church. His ashes will be placed in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Frazier died Friday, Aug. 15, 1997, at Mount Carmel Hospital in Colville. He was 76. Born Nov. 16, 1920, to Julius and Celia Frazier in VanBuren, Mo., he graduated from high school there in 1937. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was discharged in 1945. Following his marriage to Marie Millman on June 16, 1945, in Seattle, Mr. Frazier moved to Lynden. He farmed in Lynden and operated a lumber mill in Bellingham until moving to Northport, Wash., in 1975, where he continued in the lumber business. Mr. Frazier was a member of Colville Elks Lodge, Northport American Legion Post, Lynden United Methodist Church and the Everett Hoo-Hoo Club. He enjoyed golfing, woodworking and traveling to Southern states during the winter. Survivors include his wife, of the family home; sons Steve Frazier of Colville and Mike Frazier of Morro Bay, Calif.; daughter Teresa Frazier of Vancouver, Wash.; sister Lois Hazel of Lynden; and two grandchildren.

FRAZIER, Celia Jane, 100, formerly of 300 17th St., Lynden, died in a Bellingham nursing home on Thursday, Jan. 7, 1993. Memorial funeral services will be conducted on Friday at 1:30 p.m. in First Baptist Church, 7th and Grover Streets, Lynden, with Rev. Hoyt Sherwin officiating. Burial will precede in Greenacres Memorial Park at 12:30 p.m. Visitation hours will be from 1-9 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. The daughter of William and Sarah (Hillhouse) Claxton, Celia was born in Casconade County, Mo. on Nov. 26, 1892. She was raised there and was married to her husband Gus Frazier in VanBuren, Mo. on Sept. 11, 1916. In 1943 they moved with their family to Lynden. For many years they raised strawberries on East Badger Road. They moved into their south 17th Street home, which they built in 1960. Mr. Frazier died in 1990. She was a member of First Baptist Church in VanBuren, Mo. and enjoyed quilting and gardening. She is survived by daughter Lois Hazel of Lynden; son Cecil Frazier and wife Marie of Northport, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and a sister Edith Thomas of Henryetta, Okla.

FRAZIER, Claude R. age 67 of Yakima passed away suddenly in that city Friday, July 20, (1962). Mr. Frazier had formerly resided in Bellingham where he operated the bus depot restaurant. He was a veteran of WWI. Until his death, Mr. Frazier was a partner in the Brown Pharmacy in Yakima. Survivors include his wife Margaretta at home; 2 sons, Robert D. Frazier and Jack E, Frazier, both of Bellingham; 4 sisters, Mrs. Louis Lee and Mrs. Clifford Hughes both of Colfax, Mrs. William Blair of Spokane and Mrs. Steve Casper of Seattle. Also 7 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday July 23, (1962) in the Langevin and Mussetter Funeral Home in Yakima. Graveside services will be held under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home in Bayview Cemetery, Tuesday, July 24 at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Obed L. G. Vold pastor of Central Lutheran Church officiating.

FRAZIER, Douglas C. of Lynden died of an apparent heart attack Monday, June 16, 1997. He was 47. No service will be held. Born June 17, 1949, to Bob and Anita Loft Frazier in Bellingham, he graduated from Bellingham High School in 1967. He married Marlene Haufle on June 22, 1970 in Bellingham. Mr. Frazier worked at various jobs and was a herdsman at Van Lant Dairy in Lynden at the time of his death. Survivors include his wife of Lynden; daughters Treena Frazier and Becky Frazier, both of Lynden; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.

FRAZIER, Elmer E., age 72, of 2211 King St., passed away at home Thursday, April 26, (1956). Mr. Frazier had resided in this community for the past 20 years, was a member of the Free Methodist Church and of the International Assn. of Machinists Lodge No. 2239. Surviving relatives include his widow, Mrs. Anna J. Frazier at home; one son, H.R. Frazier of this city; two daughters, Mrs. L. E. Bowman of Bellingham and Mrs. James Curtis of Seattle; twelve grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Gregory of Salem, Oregon; Mrs. Golda Busby and Mrs. Sylvia Anderson of Wichita, Kansas; five brothers, Rev. J. W. Frazier of Everett, S. E. Frazier, of Quinter, Kansas, F. H. Frazier of Nampa, Idaho, Noah of Hayes, Kansas and Vernon S. of Bellingham; one half brother, Sylvan Frazier of Los Angeles, Calif.; one half sister, Mrs. Orville Brant of Texas City, Texas; stepmother, Mrs. Charles Sheafer of Topeka, Kansas. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home, where services will be conducted by the Rev. S. E. Fosket, assisted by Rev. Hollis Grubb, Tuesday, May 1, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn Cemetery. Casketbearers will be the grandsons, Robert, Jack, Tom and Paul Bowman, Russell Phillips and Wheatley Bucher.

FRAZIER, Jackson Evan - A memorial service for Jackson Evan Frazier and other crew members of the Miss Lindsay will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Zuanich Point Park. Mr. Frazier was lost at sea Thursday, Oct. 30, 1997. He was 39. Born April 17, 1958 to Jack and Louise Frazier in Bellingham, he graduated from Sehome High School in 1976. A commercial fisher for several years, Mr. Frazier had worked for the city of Bellingham since 1991. Survivors include his wife, Joan; daughters Bryn and Molly; son Thomas; his parents; sisters Carrie Bailey and Georgia Nicholes, both of Bellingham, Debbie Woodruff of Eastsound and Bryn Bunn of Redmond; and numerous other relatives.

FRAZIER, John - Funeral services will be held in the Solie Funeral Home in Everett Friday at 11 a.m. and graveside services in Bayview Cemetery here at 3 p.m. for Rev. John W. Frazier, former Bellingham minister. Mr. Frazier died Wednesday (Aug. 16, 1960) at his home in Everett after a brief illness. He was 73.

FRAZIER, John – A memorial service for John Frazier of Bellingham will be at 5 p.m. Friday at Bellingham Co-housing Common House. Bring a food item and memories to share during the celebration of his life. Mr. Frazier died of complications caused by multiple sclerosis on Friday, Nov. 10, 2000 at St. Francis Extended Health Care. He was 57. Born May 9, 1943 to Tom and Kendall Frazier in Philadelphia, he grew up in Seattle, Alaska, Iowa and Michigan. A poet and a scholar of history, music and literature, he worked as a bus driver and a construction contractor. He also worked in the field of recreational therapy with the elderly. His son Matt Frazier died in 1998 and his father died in 1991. Survivors include his wife Debbie Garrett, and son Frank and daughter Joan, all of the family home; son Tom Frazier of Newport Beach, Ore.; his mother of Bellingham; brothers Peter Frazier of Bellingham and Alan Frazier of Mercer Island; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Nov 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

FRAZIER, Julius Augustus "Gus" retired Lynden berry grower, passed away in a Bellingham nursing home on Monday, Sept. 10, 1990 at the age of 95. Funeral services were held in the chapel of Gillies Funeral Home on Monday with Rev. Hoyt Sherwin officiating. Burial followed in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Frazier was born on Dec. 4, 1894 in VanBuren, Mo., a son of Jackson and Artemesa (Kelly) Frazier. He married his wife Celia J. Claxton in VanBuren on Sept. 11, 1916. In 1943 they came to Whatcom County, where Gus ran a berry farm on the East Badger Road until his retirement. He loved hunting and fishing. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lynden. Mr. Frazier passed away just one day before he and Celia were to celebrate their 74th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Frazier survives her husband at the family home. Other survivors include his daughter Lois Hazel of Lynden, son Cecil Frazier and wife Marie of North Port, and brother John Frazier of Cincinnati. [3 grandchildren, Steve Frazier of Northport, WA, Teresa Frazier of Aschaffenburg, Germany, and Mike Frazier of Spokane; 2 great grandchildren Christina & Eric Frazier of Northport, WA]

FRAZIER, Kathryn, age 49, passed away in Yakima Wednesday, February 12, (1947). Mrs. Frazier had resided in this community for many years before moving to Yakima and was a member of the Episcopal church. Surviving relatives are the husband, Claude R., at home; two sons, Robert D., of Bellingham, and Jackson E., of San Francisco, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Mabel D. Jones, of Bellingham, Mrs. Deborah D. Randall, of Mount Vernon, Mrs. Lucille D. Sanderson, of Seattle, and Mrs. Myrtle D. Moser, of Colville, Wash.; three brothers, Fred P. Donley, of Portland, Ore., Lee W. Donley, of Aberdeen, and B. F. Donley, of Seattle; one grandson and a niece, Mrs. Curtis E. Brown, of Bellingham. The remains were received by the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Canon E. B. Smith, Monday, February 17, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

FRAZIER, Marie W. - Memorial services for Marie W. Frazier, formerly of Bellingham, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Butterworths Funeral Chapel in Seattle. Private graveside services will follow in Floral Hills Cemetery in Lynnwood. Mrs. Frazier died Saturday, Feb. 26, 1994, at her Seattle home. She was 88. Born June 7, 1905, to Lulu Belle Connley in Mont Pellier, Ohio, she married H. R. Frazier on Jan. 21, 1927, in Kansas. They moved from Kansas to Bellingham in 1933 and left Bellingham in 1959 to live in Seattle. A homemaker and mother, Mrs. Frazier loved to can fruits and vegetables for her family. Survivors include her husband of the family home; sons Vane Frazier of Ventura, Calif., and Jon Frazier of Bellingham; daughters LaVon Bucher of Kirkland, Lynn Phillips of Seattle, Nadene Westphall of LaConner and Ann Olason of Blaine; brother Capper Hill of Colorado; sister Judy Jones of Texas; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

FRAZIER, Robert L. - Funeral service for Robert L. Frazier, age 56, of Bellingham, will be Sat. May 29 at 2 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Eddy Edwards officiating. Mr. Frazier passed away Wed. May 26, 1982. He is survived by his wife Anita; 1 son, Douglas & wife Marlene Frazier of Lynden; 1 daughter, Diane & husband Kurt Rine of City; 2 grandchildren, Treena and Becky Frazier of City; 1 brother, Ernest & wife Patricia Frazier of California; 2 sisters, Shirley & husband Jack Pattengale and Darlene Frazier, all in Arizona; several aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews. A resident of this community for the past 36 years, he was a Navy Veteran of WWII and retired employee of Georgia Pacific Corp. [b. April 10, 1926 Kankakee, IL]

FRAZIER, Robert Thomas, infant son of Robert & Linda Frazier of Olympia, passed away in that city Sat. Aug. 13, (1977). Besides his parents he leaves to survive 1 sister Nancy of the family home, paternal grandparents and maternal great-grandmother Mr. & Mrs. Jess Roberts and Mrs. Adele Lowery of this city and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Dannier, Vancouver, Wash. Private family services were held Tuesday Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Rev. Herbert B. McLellan officiating. Followed by interment in Bay View Cemetery.

FRAZIER, Thomas, age 72, died June 15, 1991. He was born in 1918 (Oct. 30) in Seattle and lived most of his life in the Pacific Northwest. He worked as a logger, fisherman, seaman, and during World War II served four years in the Merchant Marine. He earned three degrees from University of Washington; a BA and MA in Literature and a Masters in Library Science. Most of his adult life was spent an an academic librarian at University of Washington, Drake University, Michigan State University and Western Washington University. He particularly valued and enjoyed classical music, serious literature and art, good food and conversation, liberal politics, long-distance running, and wilderness hiking. A strong family man, he is survived by his wife Kendall of Bellingham, sons John and Peter of Bellingham, Alan of Mercer Island, sisters Dee Niskanen of Portland, Ore., and Mary Lamont, six grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. [m. Kendall Warner May 23, 1941 Seattle; cremation by Bleitz Funeral Home in Seattle]

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