GAASLAND, Harold L. - A funeral for Harold L. Gaasland will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Douglas Iben officiating and military honors by William Matthews Post No. 1585. Private burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Gaasland died Sunday, July 20, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 74. Born March 31, 1923, to Harold and Irene LaCasse Gaasland in Seattle, he lived in Whatcom County for nine years. He married Wanda Archibald on Jan. 19, 1950, in Tacoma. She died in 1995. Mr. Gaasland worked as a scaler for the U.S. Forest Service until retiring in 1985. He was a member of the American Legion in Ellensburg and William Matthews Post No. 1585, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include daughter Susan Upton of Pasco, stepson Guy McBride of Seattle, stepdaughter Barbara LaDoucer of Bellingham, brothers Dennis Gaasland of Lake Stevens and Milton Gaasland of Arizona, four grandchildren and other relatives.

GAASLAND, Ruth Helen - A funeral for Ruth Helen Gaasland of Bellingham will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at First Congregational Church with the Revs. Donel McClellan and Cynthia Bauleke officiating. Private burial will be in Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. Gaasland died Friday, Jan. 31, 1997. She was 94. Born Sept. 16, 1902, to Amalia and Robert Morgenthaler in Seattle, she graduated from Bellingham High School in 1921. She married Raymond Gaasland in 1943 in Bellingham. Mrs. Gaasland was a member of United Church of Christ, Bellingham Garden Club, Elks Club, Bellingham Golf and Country Club, Bellingham Yacht Club and Royal Neighbors. She enjoyed flowers and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1971. Survivors include sister Gertrude Wing of Steilacoom, three nephews and 10 grandnephews. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

GAGE, Lucile Gardner – Born Violet Lucile Gardner on June 19, 1915 in Sioux Falls, SD, "Luci" passed away in the home of her daughter Jill-Karen Pulst, on April 30, 2006. Luci was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Harmond Winfield Gage, and son, Mischa Kenneth Gage. She is survived by her daughter Jill-Karen Pulst of Bellingham, WA, grandchildren Kathryn (and Mark) Bingham of California, Don (and Sandy) Gage of California, Tiffany (and Steve) Morrill Burrow of Texas, and Brett Adam Morrill of Washington. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Kenneth and Christopher Bingham, Brook, Brandon, Brent and Brianna Gage, Isabella Rose and Benjamin Gardner Burrow, Joshua Adam Morrill, and her niece, Sue Divich of Texas. A Memorial Celebration Service will be held at Silver Beach Community Church, Bellingham, WA on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at 2 p.m. Refreshments with family immediately following the service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 May 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GAINER, Sylvia Jeanne, age 68, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Tues., April 29, 1997 in Bellingham. She was born May 6, 1928 in Bellingham. Married Robert W. Gainer on Jan. 30, 1946 in Bellingham. He preceded her in death on January 9, 1980. She was a member of Sons of Norway and the Bellingham Yacht Club. Mrs. Gainer enjoyed life to the fullest and was a real people person. Survived by her daughter Bobbi Kae Gainer & husband Jim Jardinski of Mukilteo, WA; brother Sig & wife Doreen Hansen of Bellingham and their family. A funeral service will be held Fri., May 2, 1997, 10:00 a.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Burial at Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitation Thurs., May 1 1997 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 at Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, May 1, 1997) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GAITHER, Eugene E., age 90, of Bellingham, WA, passed away April 2, 2002 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born August 29, 1911 in Cumberland, OH, to Bert and Gladys (Garber) Gaither. Mr. Gaither was Chief of the Federal Aviation Agency's Data Processing section for the Pacific Region. He wrote the technical maintenance manual for Plan 59 Fully Automatic Switching System located in the Diamond Head Crater at Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. He retired after 24 years of service and moved to Bellingham, WA. Preceded in death by his parents Bert and Gladys Gaither, a brother Robert Gaither, and a sister Thelma Gaither Obenhofer. Survived by a sister Lillian Gaither Englert of Leona Valley, CA, two nieces Ginger McDonald of Hillsboro, OR, and Karol Barkley of Tacoma, WA. Private family graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2002 at Greenacres Cemetery. A memorial reception will follow at 2:00 p.m. at The Willows Retirement Center. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Center.

GALBRAITH, Charles - Resident of the Lynden district for the past fifty-five years, Charles W. Galbraith passed away Wednesday (Sept. 10, 1947) at the age of 77 years. His survivors include two sisters, Mrs. A. L. Swim, of Twin Falls, Ida. and Mrs. Viola Frizell of Los Angeles, and two brothers, William F. of Long Beach, Calif. and J. W. Galbraith of Brooking, Ore. The funeral services have been arranged for Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Gillies funeral home in Lynden. Interment will take place in the Lynden Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, September 11, 1947) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GALBRAITH, Iva Gertrude, a longtime Acme area resident died peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 22, 1997. She was 82 years of age. She was born on February 16, 1915 in Sauk, Washington, the daughter of Elisha G. "Happy" & Hattie Bronson Ellison. She attended grade schooll in Sauk and graduated from Concrete High School. She attended the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, (BIOLA) graduating in 1948. From high school & college days she taught Sunday school with the American Sunday School Union under Charles Kraus at various places in Whatcom & Skagit counties. She was united in marriage to John Rhodes Galbraith, whom she loved for almost 49 year, on July 30, 1948 in Sedro-Woolley and they lived in their "honeymoon" home in Acme. She loved her husband, family & home. Enjoyed caring for her vegetable & flower gardens and making nature trails through the woods. She was also a charter member of the Faith Baptist Church in Burlington. She is survived by her husband, Rhodes, at the family home in Acme. Two daughters & sons-in-law, Lois & Don Thorndike of Pendleton, Oregon and Eunice & Paul Wingert of Acme. 4 sisters, Sylvia Poldervart, Doris Long, Florence Hockett & Lorna Gustafson. 1 brother, Thomas H. Ellison. Six grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and numerous nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 sister, Effie Ellison. Funeral Services will be held Thursday June 26, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. at the Faith Baptist Church in Burlington. Dr. James W. Shaw officiating. Interment will follow at the Saxon Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Llemley Chapel Sedro-Woolley.

GALLOWAY, Marlene Evelyn Smith - A memorial service will be for Marlene Evelyn Smith Galloway, 58, a former Bellingham resident, at 3 p.m. Monday Jan. 7, at Green Funeral Home in Bellevue. Mrs. Galloway, a registered nurse, died Thursday of cancer at Ovelake Hospital in Bellevue. Mrs. Galloway was born on Oct. 23, 1932, in Bellingham to Charles and Mona Smith. She attended grade school and high school in Bellingham and received her nursing degree from St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. In 1953, she moved to Seattle and in 1964 she moved to Bellevue. Mrs. Galloway worked at the Doctor's Hospital in Seattle for 14 years. She was active in the Mount Si Women's Golf Club and the greater Seattle Women's Golf Association. Survivors include a husband, Don Galloway of Bellevue; a son, Cory Galloway of Redmond; a daughter Jana Galloway of Bellevue; and a brother Duane Smith of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Green's Bellevue Funeral Home.

GALLUP, George B., 85, passed away Thursday (December 11, 1941) at the home of his son, Clarence E. Gallup, 2620 Orleans street, following a two months' illness. Mr. Gallup homesteaded in the Glacier district in 1907 and had been a resident of Bellingham for the past six years. Survivors, besides the son, Clarence, include one granddaughter, Mrs. William Smiley, city and one granddaughter and two grandsons in Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Harlow-Hollingsworth parlors, with Rev. James E. Milligan officiating. Cremation will follow.

GANNON, Laura Genevieve – In tribute to our grandmother, Laura Genevieve Gannon, in loving remembrance. "Gen" as she was affectionately called, was born in Basin, Montana, September 30, 1905. She and her family moved to Bellingham, WA when she was a small child. She attended school in Bellingham, and graduated at the age of sixteen. In 1923, at the age of eighteen, she and her older sister Delores, boldly left home to attend Berkeley college in California. Upon arriving, she quickly found work at a boarding house to raise the fifteen dollars needed for a semester at Berkeley. Not long after, she and her sister found work singing in a Cabaret during the evenings, while she attended college during the day, to major in history between 1924-1926. When work and funds ran out, she accepted a job offered by the teachers union, and headed to Christmas Arizona, where she taught children of the mine workers for two years. By World War II, she had married and had a daughter and a son, while working as an expediter for Boeing until 1946. She went on to finish her teaching degree in 1949, and taught in the Renton school district for many years. She spent her last years of teaching working with children who had learning disabilities. With her love of culture and history, she traveled extensively through South America, China, Europe and Africa, and once spent 3 months aboard a steamer traveling throughout the Pacific. Among her many talents and hobbies, Gen was a wonderful writer, photographer and poet, composing a most perfect goodbye to the grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her 7 great-great-grandchildren. Who survive to tell the life of a truly exceptional woman: "I'll See You In The Spring" When the crocus meet with the daffodils, and the clouds part for the sun, I'll be there. When the swamp cabbage turns yellow, the alder buds turn green, and the robin sings his love song, I'll see you then. The smell of cedars rise up the hillsides, Fog comes out of the earth to meet the snow in the mountains, Look for me then, And I'll be there.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Sep 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GANSE, Gladys S., age 91, passed away July 8, 2005 at Highland Convalescent Center in Bellingham. She was born November 7, 1913 in Lancaster, PA to George and Edna Mellinger. At the age of 76, she retired as an accountant from the State of California and then retired again at the age of 80 after 30 years with the Coast Guard Auxiliary/Power Squadron. She was also a volunteer at the Bellingham Senior Center. Gladys was preceded in death by her son, Joel Bard. She is survived by daughter, Sally Leque of Bellingham; son, Michael Ganse of California, six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. A private family Memorial Service will be held in Bellingham at a later date and a Coast Guard Service with burial at sea will be held in California. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium.

GARCIA, Ann Rice, age 81 of Bellingham, passed away April 27, 1997 in St. Francis Health Care. Mrs. Garcia was born December 15, 1915 in Navasota, Texas to Amos and Nannie Lee Rice. She was very proud of being a Staff Sgt. in the WACs from 1942 to 1945 and was a member of the Bellingham Air Force Reserve from 1948 to 1952. She lived in Bellingham for 63 years and retired after 32 years of service with the Social Security Administration. She was a very strong supporter of the First Congregational Church on Cornwall Avenue and loved gardening. She is survived by four sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. The arrangements are under the direction of The Jern LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.

GARCIA, Barbara Ann, 67, died peacefully at home on May 21, (2007). She lived n Bellingham eleven years and was employed by Agape Home for Women and Children for the past ten years. Barbara was a warm, compassionate person who will be greatly missed. She is survived by her daughter, Victoria Stainbrook and two grandchildren of Carson City, Nevada. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 31 at the NW Baptist Church in Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 May 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARCIA, Raul went home to be with his Heavenly Father on August 1, 2007. He was 89. Raul was born August 6, 1917 to Refugio and Jesus Garcia in Acambaro, Mexico. Shortly after his birth his family moved to California where Raul was a resident for most of his life. He retired from the City of San Fernando as an electrical inspector after many years of service. After the birth of his first granddaughter in 1990, Raul and his wife Mercedes moved to Bellingham, WA to be close to their family. Raul was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He regularly attended Assumption Catholic Church in Bellingham and was an avid gardener. Raul is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mercedes Garcia; daughter Sylvia Hemple; son-in-law Russ Hemple; granddaughters Megan and Jessica Hemple; brothers Albert and Henry Garcia; and sisters Ruth Munoz, Irene Olmeldo, Sarah Durazo, Laurie Aragon, and Alice Ramirez. He will be dearly missed by all those who loved him. An evening prayer service will be held Tuesday, August 7, 2007, 7 p.m. followed by a Funeral Mass, Wednesday, August 8, 2007, 12 noon, offered by Father Scott Connolly, Celebrant. Both Services will be held at Assumption Church, Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARDNER, Bonnie A. - A memorial service and potluck lunch for Bonnie Anne Gardner of Birch Bay will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Birch Bay Village Clubhouse. Mrs. Gardner died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, at home. She was 82. Born March 28, 1917, to Gordon and Ida Shea in Jenks, Okla., she grew up in Whatcom and Skagit counties and Alaska, and graduated from Whatcom High School. She was a Birch Bay resident for 29 years. Mrs. Gardner married D.L. (Jack) Gardner. He died in 1997. Mrs. Gardner worked in the newspaper and radio businesses for many years and worked in the provost's office at Western Washington University until her retirement. She enjoyed fishing and crabbing with her husband on their boat, "Carolyn" reading cookbooks and cooking for her friends. Survivors include son William G. Gardner of Birch Bay daughters Nancy Hempler of Birch Bay and Ida Dayton of Coupeville sister Dolores Gildness of Vancouver, Wash. brother William Shea of Bothell six grandchildren five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

GARDNER, Carl E., of Bellingham passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2004. He was born on June 21, 1920 in Waterville, Maine to Philip & Fronia (Ricker) Gardner. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Joanne P. Gardner; daughters Donna (Phil) Royal of Concrete, and Jeanie (Ken) Schneider of Everson; grandchildren Angela & Richard Jacoby, Jacqueline and Marty Matheson, Ken Schneider and wife Leah Lippman-Schneider, and Derek Downing. Also survived by brother Norman G. Gardner & wife Blanche of Gardiner, Maine, along with 7 great-grandchildren. Carl was a supervisor in Bath, Maine shipyards from 1940-1941. He spent 3 years in the Pacific Rim area while in the Navy during WWII. Carl was a supervisor for Continental Copper & Steel after the service, where he constructed the parts for two atomic energy plants in Kentucky and Ohio. He spent most of the next 8 years operating heavy equipment machinery, building dams, roads, levies, and homes. He retired after 30 years as a mail carrier in California and Bellingham. Carl was member of the VFW, Lynden Masonic Lodge 56, Moose, and also a member of the Laurel Baptist Church. Carl was active in Mountain Rescue for several years, a member of the Wilderness Club & a charter member of the Bellingham Rock & Gem Society. He was an Eagle Scout, Scoutmaster, and served on several Scout boards. He was also a Sea Scout. Carl enjoyed being out in the wilderness; camping, hunting, fishing, canoeing, photography, boating, mountain climbing, gem hunting, hiking, bird watching, and stopping to smell the flowers. He also enjoyed dancing, playing cards, most all sports, and working with copper and leather crafts. Carl became an Eagle Scout and was able to go to a World Jamboree in Washington, D.C. in 1937. While there, he flew over the Capitol in a Navy blimp. Carl has been able to see thousands of Caribou in a herd, over 100 loons in a group, and stood in one spot and counted over 50 eagles. He worked on the world's largest earth filled dam that created a lake 180' long in North Dakota. Carl caught a couple salmon over 50 lbs, shot a royal elk, and 14 other elk in all. He walked over 180,000 miles, never paid any kind of traffic violation, and has enjoyed taking lots of people for their 1st wilderness experience (1st trout, gold nugget, deer, mountain climb, hike, canoe trip, etc.) Life has been great for him, and he truly had a fortune of memories. "I have a deep feeling of appreciation for all those who have inspired, taught, and helped me along the road of life. I especially have a deep love and appreciation for all my wonderful family. Little did I realize that cute, blue-eyed, flirt that I met while I was a young Boy Scout out looking for precious gem stones, while she was selling peas at her father's roadside stand, some 65 years ago, would be the most 'precious gem' that I would find. So I married her 62 years ago!" Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Thursday, March 11 from 12 – 5 p.m. A Military Graveside Service by V.F.W. Post #1585 will be held at Ten Mile Cemetery on Friday, March 12 at 10:30 a.m., with a Memorial Service at 11:30 at Laurel Baptist Church, 162 W. Laurel Rd. Please join us for a reception, following the service, at the church.

GARDNER, David L. "Jack" beloved husband for sixty years of Bonnie Gardner died suddenly Saturday (Jan. 25, 1997) morning. Jack was born in Lynden and graduated from Whatcom High School in 1934. When he retired from the Port of Bellingham in 1984, where he was in charge of Ocean Shipping for many years, he was voted the Propeller Club's "Man of the Year". He was a member of Rotary International in Canada. Jack is survived by his wife Bonnie Gardner, son Bill Gardner and wife Susan, two daughters, Nancy Hempler and husband Dick, Ida Dayton and husband Ed. He is also survived by his four granddaughters, Brenna Douglas and husband Russ, Krista Gardner and husband Eric Hammer, Shea Gardner and husband Rob, and Anne Fairfield and husband Larry, two grandsons, Scott Butters and wife Michelle, Brad Haalam, and three great-grandchildren, Jack, Jacob and Zachary. Friends and family are invited to celebrate the life of Jack Gardner at the Birch Bay Village Club House, Saturday, February 1, 1997, 2:00 p.m. Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Ferndale.

GARDNER, Kenneth E., 84, a lifelong resident of Bellingham, died Monday Sept. 2, 1991 in a Bellingham Nursing Home. He was born May 27, 1907 in Bellingham to Charles & Lydia Gardner. Mr. Gardner was married March 8, 1940 in Blaine to Alice A. Wolten. He worked for The Port of Bellingham for 15 years prior to his retirement in 1971. He was a life member of the Bellingham Yacht Club, past member of the Bellingham Elks Lodge. He is survived by his wife Alice A. Gardner of Bellingham; 2 sons, Douglas M. Gardner of Lynnwood, WA, and Eugene W. Gardner of Olympia, WA; 4 daughters, Mabel Pearson of Everett, Nadine Wronski of Portland, OR, Elaine Smith of Bellingham and Carol Laxdal of Lynden; 1 brother, Jack Gardner of Birch Bay; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial service Thursday, Sept. 5, 1:30 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor William G. Berney of the Garden Street Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at a later date at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.

GARDNER, Mary - Aged 89 years, Mrs. Mary Gardner, 2526 Kulshan street, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lulu Manhart, Route 1, Everson, Thursday after a lingering illness. She had resided in Bellingham twenty-one years and is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Manhart, Mrs. L. A. Gremmett, Girard, Ill., and Mrs. Nellie Mullinax, Parsons, Kans.; one son, Charles Deming; thirteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Elroy Shikles Monday at 1 p.m. in the Bingham-Dahlquist funeral hone. Interment in Bay View cemetery will follow.
(From The Bellingham Herald, April 5, 1940) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARGETT, George Grant, born September 28, 1917, in Alma, Michigan, passed away March 3, 2006 at Highgate Senior Living in Bellingham. He was a husband of 61 years to Josephine and father of George, Frederick, John and Mark. He also had eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Through all his endeavors, George focused on serving others. So many people can look back at how their lives have been touched by his example and leadership. George served in the U.S. Army, training the last cavalry unit in its history and working on post-war intelligence in Japan. He had a distinguished career in insurance, ultimately serving as a senior officer and board member within the Mutual of Omaha Companies. George was especially proud of leading boy Scout Troops 366 in Omaha and 180 in Seattle. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Bellingham, WA at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2006.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Mar 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARLAND, Harold F. – A memorial service for Harold F. Garland of Bellingham will be at a later date. Mr. Garland died Saturday, Sept 2, 2000. He was 90. Born Dec 27, 1909 to Harold F. and Clarabelle (Thurston) Garland in Santa Ana, Calif., he moved to Bellingham in the late 1930s. Mr. Garland was a music teacher, musician and composer. During the late 1940s, he returned to Orange County in California, where he lived until returning to Bellingham in 1980. He enjoyed reading, science and debating. His sister Clara Kirkwood died in 1998. Survivors include sons Scott Garland of Bellingham and Eric Garland of Sequim; daughter Alison Howard of St. John; brother Fred Garland of Vista, Calif.; companion Annie Tennyson of Bellingham; ex-wife Aldis Haan of Lynden; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Sep 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARNER, Eunice Theresa, formerly of Bellingham, died of a stroke Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1997, at Natividad Medical Center in Salinas, Calif. She was 67. A private service will be held. Born Nov. 14, 1929, in Sumas, she graduated from Mount Baker High School. Mrs. Garner worked as a bookkeeper for Stockton Paint Co. in Bellingham for 10 years. She moved to Salinas two years ago. Survivors include son Michael Garner of Salinas, sister Evelyn Sande of Bellingham, one grandchild and other relatives.

GARNER, Ilo, age 81, of Bellingham, WA passed away Saturday, September 13, 1997. She was born May 22, 1916 in Crescent city, OK, and lived in Whatcom County for 20 years. Survivors include her loving husband, Jake, to whom she had been married for 56 years; son John and wife Darlene Garner; daughter Sharon and husband Jim Braxton, all of Bellingham; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be Tuesday, September 16, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Bayview Cemetery, the Reverend Ed Byskal officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service 2465 Lakeway Dr. at Yew St.

GARNJOST, Rose Lynette of Bend, Ore., died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1997, in Bellingham. She was 100. A service will be held in Colma, Calif. Born April 6, 1897, to Joseph and Anna Means in San Francisco, she graduated from high school there. Mrs. Garnjost was an excellent amateur golfer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert, in 1970. Survivors include four nephews and one niece. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

GARRIS, Elizabeth - Private services will be conducted for Miss Elizabeth Garris, 87, at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral Home by the Rev. W. Robert Webb, cremation will follow. A former resident of Whatcom County, Miss Garris died Monday in Bremerton where she had made her home for the past six years. Surviving are three nieces, Mrs. Myrtle Lang and Mrs. Pearl Smith of Bellingham, and Mrs. Carolyn Lindsley of Bremerton, and a nephew, Earl Ferguson of Belllingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, September 11, 1963) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GARSKE, Ivy - A memorial service for Ivy Garske, formerly of Lynden and Ferndale, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at New Life Christian Church in Auburn. Mrs. Garske died of breast cancer Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1997, in Redmond. She was 71. Born July 24, 1926, to Edward and Violet Fowler in London, England, she married Eugene Garske on Sept. 16, 1944, in Peterborough, England. Mrs. Garske emigrated to the United States in 1946 and became a citizen in 1954. She moved to Seattle in 1966 and has spent winters in Desert Hot Springs, Calif., the last 16 years. Mrs. Garske was a member of the Stephen Holmes Morrison Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9301 for 37 years and active in the Daughters of the British Empire. She enjoyed directing and performing theatrical productions. Survivors include her husband of Redmond; sons Eugene Garske Junior of Redmond and William Garske of Uncasville, Conn.; daughters Bette Jewell of Kent, Fae Vermuelen of Redmond, Toni Garske of Tukwila and Lori Garske-Preston of Stanwood; sister Violet Moore of Seattle; brother Charles Fowler of England; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one niece and several nephews.

GARVIN, David Earl of Sedro-Woolley died Tuesday, March 25, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 68. At his request, no service will be held. Born Sept. 19, 1928, in Deming, he was a lifelong resident of Western Washington. Mr. Garvin served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. A retired groundskeeper, he enjoyed hunting. He was preceded in death by a sister, Anita Hayes. Survivors include brothers George Durbin, Wayne Garvin and Max Garvin, all of Bellingham, sisters Louise Eckert of Ferndale and Jenny Norman of Bellingham, and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

GASKILL, Hazel Hope Randall of Blaine died at home Sunday, Sept. 28, 1997. She was 90. At her request, no service will be held. Her ashes will be placed in Greenacres Memorial Park. Born March 28, 1907, to Delbert and Kate Gordon Hoffman on Shaw Island, she lived in Whatcom County for 74 years. Mrs. Gaskill was a licensed practical nurse and worked as a home health care provider. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Randall, and second husband, Ben Gaskill. Survivors include daughter Annette Hanson of Mountlake Terrace, brother Loyal Hoffman of Orcas Island, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Arrangement are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

GATES, Norma Jean departed this world on Sunday, May 13, 2007. She was born on February 2, 1924 in Heber Springs, AR to William Emanuel Hall and Helen Mozelle Allison Hall. Jean lived on a farm and attended her first five years of grade school at Valley View Special School. Then her family moved to Liffy, AR, where Jean's father worked in a gravel yard. There, Jean finished 8th grade in a one room school at Snell, AR. While living in Liffy, Jean's father became very ill, so it was decided that the family would move to the lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas. The children, Jean, her sister Helen and three brothers, Bill, Joe and Odean could work in the fruit and vegetable packing house. Because of William's health, the family was only able to be in Texas for one year before moving to Winona, Missouri to work on a dairy farm. There, the children were able to go back to school. Jean met and married Theo Clinton Griffeth during her senior year of high school in 1943. Theo "Griff" enlisted in the Marine Corps after the birth of their first child Karen. Jean and baby Karen moved to each base, where her husband was stationed; Colorado, Kansas and Oregon. She and Griff loved Oregon, and when he was discharged in 1946, they moved to Corvallis. Their second baby, Kay was born there and five years later, the family moved back to Winona. Missouri and bought an 80 acre farm. There, Jean and Griff worked together to raise and milk cows, and they also raised pigs, horses and turkeys. In 1951, Jean and Griff finally finished their family with the birth of their baby boy, Theo Clinton Griffeth. They lived on the farm for 17 years. Griff had a severe heart attack, and it was decided that the family would move back to Oregon, where Jean had a job driving a mail truck. They had lived there six months when Griff had a fatal heart attack. Jean went to work for J. C. Penney & Co. in Newport, OR. Three years later, she met and married Clyde Whalen of Custer, WA. Jean acquired many step-children, whom she came to dearly love. She and Clyde were married 8 ½ years when he died of cancer. Jean continued to work and vowed that she would never remarry, but after 12 years, she met and married Henry Gates in 1989. They were both retired, so they traveled for many years. In this marriage, Jean acquired one step-daughter, Sharon Leib and her husband, Jack Leib; two step-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Steven Leib and Steven's wife Shannon; and two great-grandchildren, Sara and Nicholas. Jean was preceded in death by her husbands, Griff and Clyde; her parents; younger brother Odean; sister Helen; grandson Travis; and three stepchildren, Larry, Bobbie and Mark Whalen. She is survived by her three children, Karen Griffeth of Lynden, WA; Kay Olason and husband Randy of Yuma, AZ; and Clint Griffeth and wife Colleen of Alger, WA; grandchildren Sonya Mozes and husband Kal; Nick Sanchez; Tina and Kelly Louveau and Clinton Griffeth; great-grandchildren, Kelsey Jean Mozes, Elijah and Lily Rose Mozes, and Deonte and Alisha Sanchez; stepchildren Diane and husband Bob Leitz of Selah, WA; David and Burnetta Whalen of Kennewick, WA; Jerry and wife Donna Whalen of Tensid, ID; and Greg Whalen; grandchildren of the Whalen family, Bobby Leitz, Barbara and Robin, Lisa, Joe, Margie, Ginger and Mark Whalen and Todd and Carmen Whalen; and lots of great-grandchildren of the Whalen family. Jean's hobbies were traveling, reading, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be sorely missed by her friends and family. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, May 17, 2007 from 4-7 p.m. and on Friday May 18 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. at North County Christ the King in Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 May 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GATES, Roy G. "Bud" age 68, of Deming, passed away Sat., May 3, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born Oct. 24, 1928, in Bellingham, to Roy and Doris (Hatton) Gates, Sr. and had been a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Both sides of his family were pioneers in the Welcome, Maple Falls and Deming areas. He married M. Alveretta Payne on June 9, 1950, in Bellingham and they were divorced in 1968. Mr. Gates had been employed by Clausen Lime Quarry as a truck driver, with the Sheriff's Department as a deputy, and retired from Georgia Pacific in 1991. He married Miriam Hills in 1970 in Custer. Roy loved hunting, fishing and built a log cabin in Twisp as a special place to go for these outdoor sports. He was a member of the Albert J. Hamilton Post #7, American Legion. Survived by his first wife, Alveretta Osborne of Kendall and their children: Rita & husband Ron Fleming of Bellingham, Michael Gates & wife Mary of Bellingham, Brian Gates of Ferndale; 2 sisters, Marian & husband Jack Chase of OR and Dolores Davis of Bellingham; 11 grandchildren: Ryan, Rod, Ryder, and Randy Fleming, Brandon and Hillary Gates, Shannon Eidemiller, Trista, Alana, Brianne, Kristi Gates; 2 great-grandchildren, Jonathan and Nicholas Gates; also survived b his second wife, Miriam of Custer; and numerous other family members. Preceded in death by son, Robert Gates in 1978 and sister, Eleanor Donahue in 1994. Visitation will be held Thurs., May 8, 6-8 p.m. and Fri., May 9, 9 - noon, at Greenacres Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Fri. May 9, 1:00 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bob Marvel officiating and burial to follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Military honors by the Albert J. Hamilton, Post #7, American Legion. Greenacres Funeral Home.

GAUTHIER, Guy M. - A memorial service and the scattering of ashes for Guy "Pepe" Moise Gauthier, aka "Pepe the Sign Painter," of Lynden will be at 3 p.m. March 8 at the north end of Birch Bay State Park, across from the parking lot. Mr. Gauthier died Sunday, Feb 11, 2001, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 81. Born May 17, 1919, to Aldoma Napoleon and Marie Antoinette (Leroux) Gauthier in Joliette Quebec, he was well known as an artist and sign painter in the Bellingham area for the past 25 years. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater in France and Germany and was present during the liberation of the prisoners at Buchenwald in Germany. After the war, he became a U.S. citizen, earned a bachelor's degree in art from Arizona State University and graduated from the Katchina School of Art. Mr. Gauthier married Kay Neyens. Mr. Gauthier worked as a cinematographer in television and motion pictures for Paramount and DesiLu Studios. An accomplished gymnast and skin (underwater) diver, he also enjoyed golfing. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Dennis Griffin and Richard Gauthier, both of California; daughters Claudine Bigelow of Oregon and Michelle Gauthier of California; brother Dick Gautier of California; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Feb 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GAVEL, Loran J. - A memorial service for Loran J. Gavel of Bellingham will be at 4 p.m. Friday at Hulbush Funeral Home in Burlington. Mr. Gavel died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 24. Born May 5, 1972, in Mount Vernon, he attended Mount Vernon schools, including Skagit Valley College. He lived in Bellingham the past two years. A free-lance artist, he worked with graphics and composed poetry. He was a member of Youth Dynamics, and enjoyed camping, hiking and skiing. Survivors include his mother, Deborah Gavel, and his father, Robert "Bob" Gavel, both of Bellingham; sister Autumn Lawrence of Bellingham; brother Robert "B. J." Gavel Jr.; grandparents George and Elva Sherwood of Burlington, John and Dixie Sherwood of Sedro-Wolley, and Georgia and Jeff Lauder of Sedro-Woolley; one niece; one nephew; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.

GAVLICK, Louis J., a resident of Sudden Valley for 10 years, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1997, in Mesa, Ariz. He was 71. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. today at Jones-Moles Funeral Home Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Madeleine; sons Robert Gavlick and Stephen Gavlick; daughter Christine Gavlick; stepsons Paul Krasnowski and Philip Krasnowski; sister Agatha Gentele, Helen Gavlik (sic), Marie Caracciolo, Theo Budesa and Theresa Bowman; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

GAY, Gladys L., age 92, of Deming, passed away Sat., Mar. 15, 1997 in Bellingham. She was born May 4, 1904, in Ortonville, Minnesota, to Andrew and Catherine Clausen, and had been a Whatcom County resident for the past 90 years. She married Robert L. Gay in Bellingham on Dec. 29, 1933. Mrs. Gay attended Deming Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Welcome Valley Senior Center and of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. She volunteered for Visiting Nurse Home Health Care and was the local correspondent for the Bell Creek-Welcome News in the Bellingham Herald for 20 years, starting in the early 40's. She loved and raised a variety of flowers and enjoyed gardening and canning. She is survived by her husband, Robert Gay at Sehome Park Care Center; daughter, Kathy Hawes & husband Guy of Bellingham; sons, Tom & wife Hazel Gay of Deming and Dick Gay & Marsha Mercado of Burlington; brother, Alfred Clausen & wife Melda of Bellingham; sister-in-law, Esther Smith of Seattle; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Fri., Mar. 21, 2:00 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sharon Hare officiating and burial to follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.

GAZIJA, Lenko of Antioch, Calif., died at home of a heart attack Wednesday, June 25, 1997. He was 67. His ashes will be scattered between Keystone and Port Townsend during the 2 p.m. Sunday ferry run. Born July 27, 1929, to Ana and Luka Gazija in Vis, Yugoslavia, he moved to Bellingham in 1946. Mr. Gazija graduated from Bellingham High School in 1949, from Western Washington State College, now Western Washington University, in 1957 with a teaching degree and, in 1960, with a master's degree. He served in the Army from 1951 to 1953 and married Clara Quigley on Sept. 16, 1956, in Antioch, Calif. A school teacher there from 1960 to 1989, Mr. Gazija retired as an administrator. He was a member of Phi Delta Kappa and Elks Lodge, charter member of Delta Kiwanis and won awards for "Chalkboard," a publication he produced for the Antioch Unified School District. Mr. Gazija enjoyed boating, recreational vehicle traveling, desktop publishing and videography. Survivors include his wife of Antioch, daughter Karen Talamantes of Madera, Calif., sisters Mirjana Andersson of Sweden and Elsa Pen of Yugoslavia, brother Gojko Gazija of Vis and numerous nieces and nephews.

GEDDES, Robert "Bob" "Alan" – Beloved husband, father, son, big brother, friend and mentor, Robert "Bob" "Alan" Geddes, died suddenly as the result of a traffic accident near Blaine on Saturday, July 17, He was 55. The son of Robert Arlo and Donna (Erickson) Geddes, he was born in Brainerd, Minnesota on May 27, 1949 and moved with his parents, brother and sisters to Bellingham in 1963. He attended Bellingham High School and in 1966 enlisted in the U.S. Army. After his service, Bob traveled extensively before settling in Avalon on Catalina Island in California where he met and married his wife Sarah Lee Schandel on December 10, 1974. Bob was an excellent chef. Upon his return to Whatcom County in 1980, he assumed ownership of the Skyline Café and continued to work in local restaurants before returning to school. In 1992 Bob graduated with High Honors from Skagit Valley College with an Associate in Technical Arts Degree specializing in Computer Repairs and Instrumentation, Electronic Technology and Telecommunications. He was then employed at Alpha Technologies in Bellingham and at the time of his death was the Document Control Manager at Xantrex Technology in Arlington. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, motorcycle rides, playing pool, golfing, cooking, computers and music. Big man, big heart, big loss. We will miss his sense of humor, intelligence, kindness, love and friendship. He was preceded in death by his father Robert A. Geddes and is survived at home by his wife Sarah "Sally" and their children Emily and Jonathan; his mother Donna Geddes of Bellingham; sisters Raye Ann Geddes of Duvall, WA, and Shannon and husband Daryl Countryman of Bellingham; brother Joseph Geddes and wife Wendy of Everett and other relatives. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, August 7, at 2 p.m. in the Kingdom Hall, Everson.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Aug 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GEE, Shirley L. of Everson passed away Saturday, May 12, 2007, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 69. Shirley was born August 8, 1937, in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Shirley was a retired interior decorator. She loved her family, gardening, fishing and camping. Shirley is survived in life by fiancé Dave Ruehl of Everson, daughter Bev Aquiningoc of Bellingham, Rachelle Tinker of Bellingham, Tamara Gee-Hardy of Everson, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Also surviving Shirley are her two sisters, Jean Anderson of Oak Harbor, Darline Miller of Maple Falls, her brother Ted Austin of Poulsbo and her dear friend Davida Schuett of Everson. There will be a celebration of her life potluck buffet on Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 1 p.m. at her home in Everson.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 May 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GEHL, Dolores M. Bogdanowicz, age 78, passed away on September 19, 2005, at her residence in Bellingham. She was the beloved wife of George F. Gehl; proud and loving mother of Barry G. Gehl and his wife, Joyce, of Seattle, Kathy J. Gehl of Kirkland, and Patty Gehl Soppe and her husband, Richard of Annapolis, MD. She is also survived by her grandson, John R. Egger, many nieces and nephews, and her adoring granddogs, Rocky Gehl, Blue Gehl and Edgar Allen Pooh Soppe. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 1, 1926, she moved to Bellingham from San Diego in 1985 after retiring from a two-decade-long teaching career. A member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, her interests centered around her church and family. Known as "Buggy" growing up, mom was known for her fun-loving, optimistic attitude, and her sense of humor. She will be greatly missed at cocktail hour. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Monday, Sept 26 at 12:10 p.m. with Fr. Dave Mulholland officiating. A reception will follow in the parish hall.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Sep 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GEIGER, Larry A. passed away in Bellingham on Monday, August 22, 2005. He was 53, born May 27, 1952, in Bellingham to Claude and Marie (Peterson) Geiger. Larry married Nancy Holmes at Cornwall Park Church in 1972. He was in the food sales industry for 30 years. Larry enjoyed golf, gardening, and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. Larry was preceded in death by his mother Marie, and his son Kevin Geiger. He is survived by his wife Nancy; daughters Stephanie Geiger and husband Brian, Heather Akers and husband Joe; grandchildren Joey, Haley, Luke, Payton; twin brother Garry Geiger and wife Theresa; father Claude Geiger; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 27, at noon at Larry's home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Aug 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GELEYNSE, Lamont Aaron, age 25 of Everson, died at University of Washington Hospital in Seattle, Tuesday, July 1, 1997. A lifetime resident of Whatcom County, Lamont was born in Bellingham on March 5, 1972. He graduated from Nooksack Vaalley High School in 1991 and attended Nooksack Valley Baptist Church having accepted the Lord on July 8, 1981. "Monte's" life was short, but it was a full life and his disability from Scoliosis did not keep him from enjoying fishing, 4-wheeling, CBing and taking great pride in his truck. Although he lost his battle to a sudden illness, he is now with his Lord and free from all the trials and pain. He was dearly loved by his family and had many, many friends in the community. He is survived by his parents, Frank and Connie Magana of Everson, sisters Monica and Leah Magana also of Everson. grandparents Conrad and Jeanette Geleynse of Nooksack and Al and Rose Pool of Arkansas and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be at Gillies Funeral Home on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Nooksack Valley Baptist Church on Saturday July 5 at 11 a.m. with Pastors Marvin Litorja and Grant Fishbrook officiating. Burial will follow in Nooksack Cemetery. Services and arrangements are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.

GEORGE, Albert Byron - Visitation for Albert B. George of Bellingham will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark R. Weir officiating. Private burial will be in Bayview Cemetery. Mr. George died Friday, Dec. 27, 1996. He was 73. He lived in Bellingham for 12 years and was a member of the Bellingham Seventh-day Adventist Church. Mr. George worked for the Boeing Co. for 20 years, for the Bellingham School District for five years and for American Building Maintenance for several years. He was preceded in death by brother William George and sisters Cynthia Warfield and Sophie Carter. Survivors include sister Belle Lucas of Pittsburgh and numerous nieces and nephews, including Robert Carter of Ocoee, Fla.

GEORGE, Arnold D., age 51, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2001 in Bellingham. Born September 13, 1949 to Daniel & Evelyn George in Bellingham and was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County. He graduated from the Redwood School of Bellingham and worked for Whatcom County Parks Dept., for 15 years. Mr. George enjoyed gardening, fishing, repairing lawn- mowers and garage sales. He is survived by sisters: Arlene George of Everson, Marsha George, Brenda Solomon, both of Lummi Nation and Mira George of Blaine brothers: Kenny George of Bellingham, Phillip George, Andrew George and Michael George all of Lummi Nation also numerous other relatives. A Prayer Service will be held Sunday, August 19, 7:00 p.m. at Wex'Liem in Bellingham. Funeral Services will be Monday, August 20, 10:00 a.m. also at the Wex'Liem, with Minister Tim Edwards officiating. Burial will follow at the Lummi Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home Ferndale, WA

GEORGE, Robin Mary Helen, (age 49) entered into rest on September 28, 2008 in Bellingham, WA. Robin was born in Chatham, Ontario Canada to Nickolas and Helen Mankis on October 16, 1958. In 1976 she married Jerry Lee George in Surrey, B.C. She worked as a printer and shipper for many years. Robin loved the outdoors, family, friends and of course her cats. Robin is survived by her husband, Jerry Lee in Blaine, WA; brothers, David and Eric Mankis; sister in laws, Janet Zaddack and Donna Wines; brother in laws, Gaylan George, James George and Mike Zaddack. Memorial services for Robin will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2008 from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. at the Pastime Tavern 658 Peace Portal Dr., Blaine, WA 98230. Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel Blaine, WA.

GERARD, Keith Alton - A service for Keith Alton Gerard of 1120 38th St. will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bellingham. Mr. Gerard died at home Sunday, Jan. 19, 1997. He was 84. Born July 23, 1912, in Bellingham, he was a lifelong resident. He married Roberta White on Aug. 6, 1938, in Bellingham. Mr. Gerard worked in Forks Logging Camp in the 1940s, cutting timber for construction of Ross Dam. A member of the Sawmill and Timbers Workers and the Alaska Fisherman's unions, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife of Bellingham; daughters Susan Schelenski of Stanwood and Estella Anderson of Seattle; son Fred Barker of Darrington; sisters Lucille Frost and Thelma Pullar, both of Bellingham, Bessie Callis of Herlong, Calif., and Patricia Brixner of La Mesa, Calif.; and one grandchild.

GERARD, Louella M. "Lou" (Mortimore) of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., formerly of Whatcom County, died Saturday Nov. 25, 2000 in Santa Cruz, Calif. She was 81. Born in Blaine, she graduated from Bellingham High School in 1938. Mrs. Gerard later moved to San Jose, Calif. where she worked for Eastman Kodak for 25 years. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Edward F. Gerard, of California; son Gary Gerard of Clovis, Calif.; daughters Gene Withington of South Lake Tahoe and Toni Hollis of Boulder Creek, Calif.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Nov 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GERGEN, Leonard N. - Rosary for Leonard N. Gergen of Lynden will be at 7:30 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lynden. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, followed by a funeral Mass with the Rev. Mike Gergen officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Spokane. Mr. Gergen died of cancer Sunday, Dec. 28, 1997, at the Christian Care Center. He was 78. He was born Feb. 26, 1919, to John and Katherine Engelbert Gergen in Geneva, Neb. Mr. Gergen joined the U. S. Army in 1939 and served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He received the American Defense Service Medal, American Theater Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal and Occupation of Japan medal. A resident of Cheney for more than 30 years, Mr. Gergen worked as an accountant for Brown Holter Chevrolet for 35 years. He moved to Whatcom County nine years ago. He was a member of the American Legion for 33 years and Knights of Columbus for 14 years. He volunteered as a maintenance worker for the Lynden YMCA for eight years. Mr. Gergen enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, camping and traveling. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Faye; sons James Gergen of Bellingham and Raymond Gergen of Vancouver, Wash.; daughter Barbara Gergen of Lynden; brothers Jacob Gergen of Garden Grove, Calif., and Norbert Gergen and Harold Gergen, both of Geneva, Neb.; and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

GERI, Catherine - A funeral Mass for Catherine DeCristan Geri of Bellingham will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Miss Geri died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, at Sehome Park Care Center. She was 88. She was born Jan. 29, 1911, to Raffaele and Teresa (Viola) Geri in Bellingham. Miss Geri was an elementary school teacher for 37 years and taught in Tacoma, Grays Harbor and Oregon. Miss Geri was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and Sacred Hearth Catholic Church. Survivors include sisters Pauline Geri and Augustine Berthiaume and brother Louis Geri, all of Bellingham and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

GERI, Joyce E., a 65 year resident of Whatcom Co., died January 11, 1998. She was born May 14, 1922 in Union County South Dakota to Clifton and Ruth Waterbury Wallen. Joyce came to Whatcom County in 1932, graduated from Mt. Baker High School and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education at Western Washington. Mrs. Geri was a teacher in the Meridian School Dist. Joyce married Louis R. Geri June 11, 1949. She was an active member at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and enjoyed friends and family. Survived by her husband, Louis R. Geri of Bellingham; children, Louis M. and Cindy Geri, Tim Geri, and Todd and Cindy L. Geri all of Bellingham, Donna and Carl Davis of Castle Rock, WA, Kathy Stephens, Kristi Pfleuger both of Bellingham, Karen Geri of Burlington, WA, and Lisa Geri of Bellingham; brother Clayton Waterbury of Iowa; grandchildren, Chad, Drew and Brett Davis, Peter Kryn and Nick Stephens, Molly Corey and Ryan Pflueger, Mickie, Melissa and Katy L. Geri, Mark Geri, Kristi L. and Katie M. Geri, and Jacob Geri. Vigil Service will be held at Westford Funeral Home 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 10:30 a.m. Thursday January 15, 1997 (sic) with interment at Bayview Cemetery.

GERING, Edith of Lynden passed away at the Christian Health Care Center on Wednesday, July 18, 2001. She was 86. A daughter of Chris and Annie Stremler, Edith was born in Grand Rapids, Mich., on May 15, 1915. She grew up in Michigan and moved to Lynden in 1945. She was married to Daniel Gering in Lynden on Feb. 20, 1948. Mrs. Gering was a member of Word of Life Church. She participated in the activities of the church's Young at Heart group which included services at many county healthcare facilities. She was also a member of the Faith Hofman Woman's Guild at the church and was a former member of the Lighthouse Mission Auxiliary. Edith was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dan, in 1993; a sister, Pearl Hoekema; and an infant brother, Simon Stremler. She is survived by a son, Martin Gering and wife Nancy of Lynden; two daughters, Kathleen Lute and husband Mike of Shoreline, and Frances VanLant and husband Jay of Lynden; eight grandchildren; a sister, Priscilla Medema of Everett; and numerous other relatives. Burial will be at 1:15 p.m. today in Monumenta Cemetery followed by memorials services at 2 p.m. in Word of Life Church in Lynden with Rev. Jim Rowse officiating. Services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Lynden.

GERRY, Archie M., age 78, of Bellingham, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday, August 3, 1991. Born in Bellingham on November 20, 1912, he and Violet Fox were married in Bellingham July 2, 1938. Archie retired from Georgia Pacific Corp. in 1975 where he had worked for 43 years. Archie belonged to B.P.O. Elks Lodge #194; Fairhaven Lions Club and Bellingham Yacht Club. Preceded in death by three brothers, Criss, Virge and Walter Gerry. Archie leave to survive his wife, Violet; daughter Marlene Amman; son Mel and wife Rachel Gerry, all of Bellingham; grandson, Terry Amman of Seattle; three granddaughters, Trina Amman of Seattle, Janella and Angela Nelson-Gerry of Bellingham. Funeral service Friday, Seeptember 6, 1991, 10:30 a.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home, Forest and Holly, with Reverend Dr. John Tritenbach of St. James Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

GESCHKE, Herman J. Jr. - Visitation for Herman J. Geschke Jr., formerly of Bellingham, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Miller Woodlawn Chapel in Bremerton, followed by a funeral at 11 a.m. Mr. Geschke died Friday, Aug. 29, 1997, at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton. He was 73. Born March 29, 1924, in Bellingham, he graduated from Fairhaven High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1961 and worked at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for 36 years, retiring in 1979. Mr. Geschke was a lifetime member of Fleet Reserve Branch 29 and of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 239. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Shizuko; sons John Geschke of Key Center and Mike Geschke of Bremerton; daughters Mary Connor of Louisville, Ky., Ruth Carter and JoAnn Duchesneau, both of Renton, Susan Reeves of Olympia, Carol Geschke of Silverdale and Laura Gese of Port Orchard; brothers Gerald Geschke of Edmonds and Fred Geschke of Bellingham; and 14 grandchildren.

GESKE, Walter M. died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1997, at Highland Convalescent Center. He was 98. No service will be held. Born Feb. 2, 1899, to Friedrich and Antonia Geschke in Fairhaven, he lived in Whatcom County for about 70 years. Mr. Geske retired from Standard Oil Co. and spent his retirement years in Arizona and California before returning to Bellingham in 1996. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjory, in 1995. Survivors include daughters Robin Wahl of Bellingham and Gene McKenzie of Germany, six grandchildren, six geat-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

GETGEN, Joseph Leroy, age 47 of Bellingham, passed away August 7, 1997 in Bellingham. He served with the Air Force in Vietnam; earned a degree in Computer Science at WWU and was currently Office Manager at The Chimney Sweep in Fairhaven. He was well known for his participation in many of the Fairhaven events. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Joe Getgen of PA; Mother, Dori Crisman; of Bellingham; Brother, Richard Getgen, of PA; two sisters, Harriett Avila of Wenatchee, WA and Carolyn Murdock of Jackson, FL. A Service of Remembrance will be held 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 1997, in the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel. The arrangements and services are under the direction of the Jerns-Leveck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.

GETZ, Peggy Louise passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2006, at the age of 68. She was born January 30, 1938 in Touche, Washington. She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer Petrie, and son Perry Ferguson. She is survived by her mother, Margaret Petrie of California, daughter Loni Uchytil of Seattle, son Scott Getz of Ferndale, son Kurt Getz and wife Lisa of Bellingham, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A private service will be held at Washington Memorial Park in Seattle at a later date.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 May 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GETZIE, Thomas S. – Surrounded by his loving family, Tom passed away on November 6, (2006) at the age of 91 years. Predeceased by his dear Mae, he was the much loved Dad to Linda Williams (Jeff), Tom J. Getzie (Pat) and Kathy Evans (Don) and special Grandpa to Stephen Williams (Reda), Tom G. Getzie and Danielle Getzie (Harley). Born and raised in Jamestown, NY, he attended college at Michigan State and Niagara Universities and eventually settled in Niagara Falls, NY with Mae and his three children. There he began his career with the Hooker Chemical Company as a chemist and later was recruited for the start up of a new plant in North Vancouver, where he worked for many years in Production and Industrial Relations Management. After retirement, Tom and Mae enjoyed many wonderful years in Sudden Valley and Bellingham. Tom returned to live in North Vancouver earlier this year. Dad was a supremely honest, inquisitive, sweet and gentle hearted man who loved his family above all. He had a surprisingly mischievous sense of humour that was a delight for many to enjoy. We will miss him deeply. Memorial Mass on Tuesday, November 14 at 1:00, Holy Trinity Church, 2725 Lonsdale, North Vancouver, B.C. Reception to follow.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Nov 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GIARDE, Minnie M. - Visitation for Minnie Martinsen Giarde will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:00 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Jerns Funeral Chapel in Bellingham. A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Ten Mile Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Grace Baptist Fellowship Church, Lynden. Mrs. Giarde died Thursday, June 14, 2001, in her Bellingham home. She was 86. She was born Aug. 14, 1914, in Lynden to Henry and Magdalene Miller. She was an active member of the Goshen Community Church in Everson and was involved in ministries such as Child Evangelism Fellowship, Gideon's Auxiliary, Ten Mile Sunday School, St. John's Lutheran Church, and several mission organizations. She had a great love for children and spent much of her time in thinking of and serving others. Mrs. Giarde was preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond R. Martinsen, in 1952, and her second husband, John P. Giarde in 2000. She was also preceded in death by her sisters Margaret Carlson, Mary Robson and Ellen Miller. Survivors include sons, Carl Martinsen of Guatemala, Elvin Martinsen of Yakima, Paul Martinsen of Bellingham, Duane Martinson also of Bellingham, and Glen Martinsen of Marysville; daughters, Miriam Sap, Janet Rubenack, Linda Watkins, all of Bellingham and Esther Waldemar of Lynden; two stepsons, John Giarde Jr. of Bellingham and Daniel Giarde of Edmonds; 26 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sisters June Kaaland, Frieda Jordan, both of Bellingham, and Alma Gansler of Everson; brother Herman Miller of Everson and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Chapel.

GIBBS, Clarice G., of Birch Bay, died Tuesday (Aug. 27, 1985) at a Bellingham nursing home. Mrs. Gibbs, an accomplished artist and musician, was born in Birmingham, England. She and her husband, Reo L. Gibbs, came to Birch Bay 16 years ago after living for 15 years in Everett. At Birch Bay, they lived at Skeena Way. While living in Vancouver, B.C., for 25 years, Mrs. Gibbs taught piano, organ and voice, and served as choir leader in a church there. She also continued with painting, for which she was trained in England, and had a number of her works shown in U.S., Canadian and European galleries. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two daughters in British Columbia; several step-daughters and step-sons; and many grandchildren. Cremation is planned. Private memorial services will be in Kamloops, B.C.

GIBSON, William - A funeral for William "Bill" Gibson of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Gibson died Friday, Dec. 27, 1996. He was 95. Born June 8, 1901, to George and Elizabeth Everitt Gibson in Whatcom County, he was a lifelong county resident. Mr. Gibson retired as a custodian for the Bellingham School District in 1966. He enjoyed gardening, reading and talking about Bellingham history. Survivors include his wife, Loma; daughters Barbara Gibson and Norma Acalin, both of Bellingham; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

GIENGER, Adam, age 76, passed away Tuesday, November 11, (1947) at the family home in Lynden following a lingering illness. He was a member of the Glendale Mennonite Church. Surviving are the widow, Magdalena, at home; one sister, Mrs. George Roth, Sutton, Nebraska; seven daughters, Mrs. Ed Harter, Mrs. Ted Carbort, Mrs. Roy Remin, all of Alberta, Canada; Mrs. Bill Dowhanuck, Lynden, Mrs. Arthur Wittenberg, Mrs. Earl Vogt, Route 1, Blaine, Mrs. Arthur Hawkinson, Bellingham; five sons, Rheinhold, Alberta, Canada, Edward, Route 1, Lynden, Albert, Route 1, Ferndale, Ernest, Smith road, and Elias, Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 15, at 1:30 p.m. from the Glendale Mennonite Church, Rev. Ferd Koehn officiating. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.

GIESECKE, Dorothy Arnold, age 78, of 353 Cove Road, Bellingham, passed away Tues., Feb. 11, 1997, at her home. She was born Oct. 10, 1918, in New York City, NY to Robert and Beatrice (Armijo) Arnold and has been a Whatcom County resident since 1970. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church; St. Paul's Chancel Guild; P.E.O.; A.A.U.W.; Aftermath Club; Bellingham Music Club; Fairhaven Lady Lions; Bellingham Land Cruisers; Amy Fegley Bridge Group; Whatcom Museum Docents; Soroptimist International; and YWCA where she was a past president of the board and past interim director. She was the first Executive Director of Whatcom County Planned Parenthood, from which she retired in 1977. During WWII, she served as a Red Cross service club director in the Pacific. After the war, she served successively as associate director of personnel at Antioch College; SW Regional Director of student YWCA; Administrative Assistant for C.A.R.E. in Rome, Italy; and Interim Director of Norfolk, Virginia YWCA. From 1954 to 1970, she was Director of Vocational Guidance at Goucher College in Towson, MD. She married Ray H. Giesecke in 1970 in Towson, MD and then moved to Bellingham. She volunteered and became director of Whatcom County Planned Parenthood in April of 1971. She is survived by her husband, Ray H. Giesecke of the family home; step-sons Michael Giesecke and wife Beverly of Florida and Gary Giesecke of Bellingham; step-daughter, Ann Walker & husband Jim of Snohomish, WA; and step-grandchildren, Benjamin, Emily, and Amy Walker. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Ethel Brady. A funeral service will be held Fri., Feb. 14, 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2117 Walnut St., Bellingham with the Reverend John Gibbs officiating. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. Greenacres Funeral Home.

GILBERT, Beverly A. – Services for Beverly Ann (McManus) Gilbert of Bellingham will be planned at a later date by family members. Mrs. Gilbert died of cancer Friday, Dec 31, 1999 at St. Francis Extended Health Care. She was 70. Born May 23, 1929 in McVille, ND, she had been a local resident since 1987. Mrs. Gilbert graduated from Raymond High School in southwest Washington in 1947. On Oct 4, 1948, she married Arthur Horace Gilbert in Raymond. He died in 1974. Mrs. Gilbert worked as a clerk at 7-Eleven Store on Lakeway Drive. She was a member of South Bend Eagles. Her hobbies included sewing, crossword puzzles and watching television. He son David Gilbert preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters Mary Dubuc of Ferndale and Susan Byers of Kodiak, Alaska; sons Tony Gilbert of Federal Way and John Gilbert of Kodiak; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Jan 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GILES, Roy Charles, M.D., known simply as Doc to many, of Ferndale, passed away at his home on May 8, 2007 at the age of 82. Born of working class parents on May 14, 1924 in Grays, Essex, England, he was always a fighter. He served in the RAD in WWII as a Spitfire pilot, and at the end of the war battled against the British class system to become a doctor. Highly principled, ethical and motivated, he came to the USA in 1963 where he embraced the culture and participated as a true American, defending the Constitution and fighting for the liberty of the American people. He facilitated people to achieve where all else would be lost. He was a former past President of the Washington State Society of Anesthesiologists and was loved and admired by many and respected by even more. He is survived by 5 children, 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 3 sisters. No memorial service is planned.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 May 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GILHOUSEN, James H. - Funeral services for James H. Gilhousen, 86, 713 Texas St., will be held at 11 a. m. Monday in Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Mr. Gilhousen, a Bellingham resident since 1919, died Wednesday (March 1, 1961) after a long illness. He was a member of Fairhaven Townsend Club No. 16. He is survived by the wife, Emma; a son, Alvin, in Bellingham; a brother, Walter, in Anacortes, and numerous nieces and nephews. Elder Charles Ward of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will conduct the services. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, March 3, 1916) Submitted by John-Mark Gilhousen

GILHOUSEN, William Henry, aged 87 years, passed away at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Ferry of the Maple Falls district, Monday, June 2, (1941) after a lingering illness. Mr. Gilhousen had resided in Whatcom county for the past 27 years and leaves to survive two sons and one daughter, Harry, of Bellingham, and Walter, of Anacortes, and Mrs. H. Jacobus, of Maple Falls; also nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The remains rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home where funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon, June 4, at 1:00 o'clock, with Rev. Alfred Goodwin, pastor of the Silver Beach Community church, officiating. Interment will be made in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, June 3, 1941) Submitted by John-Mark Gilhousen.

GILL, Douglas M. - Memorial Funeral Services for Douglas M. Gill of Bellingham, will be at 2:00 p.m. today at New Life Fellowship Church, 810 East Pole Rd., with Pastor Ron Slater officiating. Private burial will precede in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Gill died at his home on Tuesday, November 11, (1997). He was 59. The son of Morgan Maurine (Shaw) Gill, Doug was born in Long Beach, CA on January 24, 1938. He grew up in California and moved to Whatcom County in 1967. He served for more than twelve years in the U.S. Navy as a parachute rigger and survival instructor. For twenty three years he worked for the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office and held the position as undersheriff at the time of his retirement. He was Director of Public Safety at Western Washington University at the time of his death. A graduate of FBI National Academy, Doug also earned an Associates Arts and Science Degree in Law Enforcement from Whatcom Community College and also attended Western. He served on the county's Charter Review Commission in 1985 and as a former member of the Whatcom County Search and Rescue Council; the Delta Volunteer Fire Dept; Bellingham Elks and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed mountain climbing and skydiving. He is survived at home by his wife of eleven years, Linda; daughter Maruine Tranter of Garden Grove, CA; step-daughter Michelle Moon of Bellingham; sister Sheila Malone of Ventura, CA and granddaughters Erin Lopez and Megan Tranter in California. Services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Lynden.

GILL, F. Jean - No services will be held for F. Jean (White) Gill of Everson. Burial will be in Nooksack Cemetery. Mrs. Gill died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, at her home. She was 71. Born Jan. 22, 1928, to John and Eloise (Sheehan) White in Chicago, she earned her registered nursing degree in Chicago and earned bachelor's and master's degrees in biochemistry from Purdue University. Mrs. Gill taught at Cornell University in the research department. She also taught at Freeport College and Syracuse University. On April 18, 1969, she married Lester Gill in Ithaca, N.Y. He died in 1987. In the early 1970s, she moved to Alaska and became one of the first female chemists to work on the Alaska pipeline in Valdez. In 1978, she moved to Whatcom County and worked as a lab technician at Sumas Veterinary Clinic. From 1984 to 1993, she worked as a biochemist for ARCO Products Co. She enjoyed needlepoint and raising her dogs and registered Holstein bulls. Survivors include stepson John Gill of St. Charles, Ill. brothers Donald White of Chicago and Leonard White of Muncie, Ind. and two step grandchildren. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.

GILL, Jinnie, aged 75 years, 2900 Lakeway, passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday, December 2, (1940) after a lingering illness. Mrs. Gill had been a resident of Bellingham for the past twenty-one years and aside from a host of friends who will mourn her passing she leaves to survive her two sons, Dr. B. R. Gill of Rexberg, Idaho, Mr. H. C. Gill of Victoria, B.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Arilla Palmer, of New Brunswick, and Miss M. A. Crocker of Brooklyn, Mass.; one brother, George Crocker of Boston, Maine. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home where services will be held Friday, December 6 at 2 o'clock, with Rev. Ray Wagner of the First Christian Church officiating. Interment will be made in the family plot in Woodlawn Cemetery.

GILLESPIE, Helen Claire (Schregardus), formerly of Bellingham, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2000 at Evergreen Hospital.in Kirkland. She was 89. Born Nov. 1, 1910 to William Frederick and Effa (Reed) Schregardus in Brooklyn, NY,she graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., where she majored in French. Following graduation, she traveled to Europe for a year to learn more about French. On June 22, 1934, she married Rollin Gillespie. Mrs. Gillespie lived in Sudden Valley from 1979 to 1995 and was known for her landscape paintings and limericks. Mrs. Gillespie was a member of the Sudden Valley Women's Club and the Garden and book clubs and participated in the Sudden Valley Art Festivals. She loved to travel. Survivors include her husband of Redmond; sons Paul Gillespie of Seattle and Alan Gillespie of Edmonds; daughter Barbara Pickard of St. Louis; and six grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Sep 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GILLESPIE, Roy Francis died Friday, June 20, 1997, after a long illness. He was 79. Mr. Gillespie was born in Skagway, Alaska, Dec. 3, 1917, and moved to Bellingham as a child. He graduated from Fairhaven High School, where he was active in sports, in 1936, and attended the University of Washington from 1936 to 1940. He enlisted in the Navy in May, 1941. As a fighter pilot during World War II, he served two combat tours in the South Pacific, from November 1943 to April 1944, and from February to August, 1945. The Navy awarded Mr. Gillespie th Silver Star, three Distinguished Flying Crosses and six Air Medals. He shot down six Japanese fighters and was a member of the American Fighter Aces Association. When he returned from the was, he began working for J. H. Baxter and Co. in Eugene and Portland, Ore. In 1961, he joined Oeser Cedar and retired in 1971 as president and general manager. He continues his business career as director of Whatcom County Economic Development Council, where he led an effort during the 1970s to expand the local economy. He ended his career in 1994 as one of the top sales people at Caldwell-Banker Miller real estate. Mr. Gillespie, known by coworkers as "G," enjoyed gold, skiing, boating, community service and family activities. Survivors include his wife Barbara; three daughters, twins Kathy Jackson and Patty Brewster of Atlanta, and Terry Gillespie of Bellevue; son Steve Gillespie of Bend, Ore.; and seven grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Assumption Church. Burial will follow at Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

GILLIES, Anna, age 76, of Vallejo, Calif., passed away in that city Saturday, February 24, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Gillies was a former pioneer resident of the Nooksack district and a member of the Four Square Gospel Church of Bellingham, and the Bellingham Camp No. 2855 Royal Neighbors of America. Surviving relatives include two daughters, Mrs. Wayne G. Scott, of Vallejo, and Mrs. O. J. Swartz, of Seattle; two sons, Charles of Vallejo, and William P., of Sacramento; two brothers, Frank W. and Ed Swanson, both of Seattle; a sister, Mrs. Ida C. Mason, of Ontario, Calif., and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted at the Nooksack Cemetery Wednesday, February 28, at 8 p.m. with the Rev. David S. Land, of Bellingham, officiating, under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas.

GILLIES, Berenice (Bee) May passed away May 10, 2002, in her home in Bellingham, WA. She was born to the late Annie and George Campbell in Lichenbrooke, Ontario on February 5, 1914. She was married May 2, 1942 to Chester M. Gillies in Halifax, Nova Scotia while he was serving in the Canadian Navy. She was active in crafts and loved reading, playing cards and traveling. While living in Woodbrun, (sic) OR, she was interested in restoring dolls, which were purchased at garage sales and distributed to needy children at Christmas by the Elks Lodge. In one year, she rescued approximately three hundred dolls. She was featured in the Salem newspaper and was referred to as "the doll lady." She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years; her two sons, Campbell and his wife Alta of Carol, CA and James and his wife, Barbara, of Bellingham, WA; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister Georgina Ratz, of Kitchner, (sic) Ontario, Canada. At her request only private family services will be held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 May 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GILMORE, Arvilla M., aged 32 years, passed away at a local hospital, Saturday, September 27, (1941) following a short illness. Mrs. Gilmore had resided here for the past twelve years, her home being on Route 1. Deceased was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving relatives are her husband, Marsellus and three children, Beverly June, Sally Lee and Lanny Ross Gilmore, all at home; her father, Wallace Plemon, at Van Zandt. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James E. Milligan, Wednesday, October 1, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.

GILMORE, Joseph F., of Gooseberry Point, who died Saturday (Feb. 11, 1956) will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home. He was 64 years of age and had resided at Concrete for 24 years before moving to Gooseberry Point. Surviving relatives include his wife, Eva, at home; two sons, Walter of Concrete, and Milton of Wickersham; a daughter, Mrs. Erma Wilson of Seattle; six grandchildren; a brother, Marcellus Gilmore of Bellingham; and a sister, Mrs. Florence MacDonald of Lynnwood. The Rev. C. Eugene Sabin will officiate at the services with burial following at Greenacres Memorial Park.

GILMORE, William F. (Bill) died suddenly Jan. 16, 1997, at home at age 63. Born in Everett on May 24, 1933, but soon moved to Bellingham. He was a 1952 graduate of Bellingham High School. He immediately went to work for Georgia Pacific, but his work career was briefly interrupted by a 2 year stint in the army. He returned to Georgia Pacific where he has worked for the past 44 years. He was married to his wife, Darlene, for 44 years and is also survived by his 5 children: daughters, Debbie Gilmore of Ferndale, Donna & husband Mark Grbich of Bellingham, Diane & husband Terry Sirmans of Ferndale, Tami & husband Don McMains of Bellingham; and son, Mark & wife Lynette Gilmore of Bellingham. Also surviving Bill are his mother, Frances Gilmore of Bellingham; sister Joanne Stull of Ferndale; brother, Ronald Gilmore & wife Virginia of Custer; grandchildren, Kylee, Karlee, and Kode Sirmans, Kandyce and Molly Grbich, Even and JoEll Kuoppala, Chelsey and Cameron Gilmore, and Elizabeth, Melissa and Michelle McMains; and great-grandchild, Kelsey Salazar and many nieces and nephews. Bill rode with the Whatcom County Sherrif's Posse. He belonged to the Appaloosa Quarterhorse, and Paint horse clubs, and was a past member of the Bellingham Riding Club. He was a member of the First Christian Church for 25 years, but most recently a 20 year member of Calvary Temple where he was an usher and the pitcher on their slowpitch softball team. He was an active volunteer coach in youth athletic programs in the Meridian School District for over 20 years, first for his children and later for his grandchildren. He closely followed the Meridian boys basketball team and kept statistics for them for the past 4 years. He kept himself busy always his grandchildren's athletic contests or horseshows. He was always making things with his hands, but perhaps his most creative side appeared in his "home made" Christmas ornaments he gave to his friends. He was a loving son, husband, father, and friend to all he met. He will be dearly missed here, but he will be a blessed addition to heaven. A memorial service will be held Tues., Jan. 21, 12:00 noon at Calvary Temple with Rev. Richard Strum officiating. Burial will be earlier at Greenacres Memorial Park. Greenacres Funeral Home.

GIROUARD, Samuel Paul - A memorial service for Samuel Paul Girouard of Bellingham will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday at St. James Presbyterian Church. Mr. Girouard died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, in Bellingham. He was 18. Born Aug. 1, 1981, to Samuel and Jo Paula (Campbell) Girouard in Edmonton, Alberta, he graduated from Sehome High School and Whatcom Community College in 1998 and had completed his junior year at the University of Washington. Mr. Girouard attended Fairhaven Middle School, where he participated on the Science Olympiad Team, in the Canadian-American government studies program, the regional and state National History Day competitions and the California Science Trip. He also won the Fairhaven Middle School Geography Bee and played the violin in the orchestra. At Sehome High School, he participated in the regional and state Knowledge Bowl competitions and the Regional Science Olympiad and attended the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. From 1993 to 1999, he operated the lighting, computer systems and the digital overhead projector as a volunteer during Sunday services at First Presbyterian Church. Mr. Girouard was a member of Eagle Scout Troop No. 7. For his project, he led a fossil dig that benefited Western Washington University. When he was 8, Mr. Girouard developed a passion for paleontology and began collecting fossils. He made private collecting trips in Washington, Alabama, Alberta and British Columbia. When he was 12, he joined a paleontological expedition with the University of Washington to the Methow Valley. He published two papers in scientific journals. In 1996, he became a volunteer field technician to Parks Canada and assisted the director of dinosaur research at the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology. Whatcom Community College awarded him a gold medal in geology in 1998. Mr. Girouard shared his interest in paleontology through scientific presentations at schools, libraries and the Pacific Science Center. Survivors include his parents, of Bellingham brother Michael Girouard and sisters Bobbie Powell, Carol Bridges and Julia Snaychuk, all of Edmonton, Alberta grandmother Pauline Campbell of Birmingham, Ala. and eight nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

GISCHER, Francis Herbert - A memorial service for F. H. "Herb" Gischer of Blaine will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Don Walter officiating. Mr. Gischer died Sunday, May 11, 1997. He was 84. A 1929 graduate of Blaine High School, Mr. Gischer served in the Merchant Marines in the 1930s and worked at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard during World War II. He returned to Birch Bay in 1947 and worked in the resort and home construction businesses until retiring in 1975. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen Davis Gischer, in 1996. Survivors include sons Robert Gischer of Blaine and James Gischer of Lynnwood, brother Harold Gischer of Birch Bay, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

GLASS, Alice, of Lynden, and life-time county resident, died at the Christian Health Care Center on Friday, June 6, 2003. She was 89. Alice was the daughter of Wallace and Janet (McRae) Frost and was born in the Lamola area of Eastern Whatcom County on August 31, 1913. She graduated from the former Maple Falls High School and on October 23, 1934 was married to Raymond Glass in Sumas. A home maker, Alice also worked at Kale Canning in Everson for seventeen years and then was employed as a nurse's aid at the Christian Health Care Center in Lynden for twenty years. Mrs. Glass was a member of the Nooksack Advent Christian Church and loved flowers, sewing, quilt making and knitting Afghans. She also took great pleasure from visiting family and friends and sending them cards and letters. Besides her parents, Alice was preceded by her husband Raymond in 1978, grandsons Mark Linde and Shawn Glass and a sister Grace Oleson. Mrs. Glass is survived by her daughter Janet and husband Carl Linde of Seattle; son Gerald and wife Janie Glass of Lynden; four grand and seven great-grandchildren; sister Ruth Glass of Everson and other relatives.

GLEN, Marjory Ellan - A memorial service for Marjory Ellan Brock Glen of Everson will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brock residence, 2390 E. Hemmi Road. Mrs. Glen died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1997, in Bellingham. She was 78. Born April 15, 1919, to Henry and Lilly Love in Alger, she was a lifelong Whatcom County resident. A homemaker and farmer, Mrs. Glen was a member of the Salvation Army Band and enjoyed art, music, birds and playing coronet and guitar. She was preceded in death by husbands Russell Brock in 1964 and Harley Glen in 1980. Survivors include sons Russell Brock of Bellingham and John Brock of Everson; daughters Lillian Leemon and Sally Overby, both of Bellingham, and Ginger Rowe of Burlington; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

GLENN, Caroline Marie, 85, passed away on September 20, (2006). She is survived by her husband of over 60 years, Thomas J. Glenn, and her second daughter Merrily Ann Giuliano, husband Robert &; their two daughters Rosalyn and Gina. Her only other child daughter Paula Marie Hunt, (Daniel David) died in 1987. Paula and Dan's children are David Glenn Hunt and Jody Christine Hunt, M.D. Caroline was born in Bellingham to Nicolai and Caroline Tangvald, both immigrants from Scandinavia, he from Norway, she from Sweden. Her brother, George Erick died in 2003 after marrying Iola Kinney of Skagit County in 1947 and raising five daughters: Mary Sisak (Ray, Sewickley, PA); Georgeia May (Gary, Maple Falls); Janet Fox (Dwight, Pittsburgh, PA) Romelle, Seattle; and Julie Thomas (Dave, Thornton, CO). From an earlier marriage her mother gave birth to three children, Helen, Vancy & Reuben; only Helen survived to marry and have, with husband Ralph Hagerhjelm, four children, Ruth Archer (Albert), John (Patricia), George (Carolyn) and Charles (Ann). From the early Swedish family, Ruth Volberg, Caroline's aunt married Andrew Garness and gave birth to Helen Margaret who married Don Dorn. Caroline graduated Cum Laude from Bellingham High School in 1941, where her mezzo soprano voice blossomed, especially as the lead in "Naughty Marietta." In 1943, while working in the Purchasing Office of Bellingham Shipyards, she was selected Bellingham's Blossom Time Festival Parage Queen. She particularly enjoyed many years service in PEO Chapter AB, Bellingham Assistance League, Whatcom Museum Docents & Rainbow in earlier years. Organ donor and cremation functions will be conducted by Moles Family Funeral Home, Bayview Chapel, Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Sep 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GLENN, Thomas Joseph, age 86, passed away at his home on July 31, 2007. He was passionate about learning, sharing, and exploring the world throughout his life. Until the very end, he did not lose his sense of adventure and passion for living life to the fullest. He was loved by all who knew him and he will be missed greatly. Tom was born in Port Angeles, WA on March 23, 1921 to Thomas J. Glenn Sr. and Mary Roche. His twin died at birth; his mother passed away a few years after. As a teen Tom helped every day after school at his father's tire store in Port Angeles. Later, they moved to Bellingham and Tom's father married Cecile Glenn. Tom graduated from Bellingham High School in 1939 where he was known as "Bunny" Glenn. Tom attended the U. of Washington, U. of Michigan in Ann Arbor and Western Washington College of Education. He earned a bachelor degree in General Studies. Tom met Caroline Marie Tangvald when they were both employed at the Bellingham Shipyard. After they married, they lived in Seattle where Tom taught mathematics at Jane Adams School and worked as a school bus driver. Their first daughter Paula Marie was born in Kirkland, WA in 1947. Three years later their daughter Merrily Ann was born in Bellingham. To their great sorrow they lost their daughter Paula (39) to cancer in 1987. Tom joined the Army during WWII and graduated from Officers Candidate School at Fort Belvoire, Virginia. He served in the Aleutian Islands, on Adak as Second Lieutenant in command of the motor pool. Thereafter, Tom worked as an engineer at the Port of Bellingham. In 1963 Tom became Port General Manager where he served a vital role in developing Bellingham's rich maritime economy. He orchestrated the transformation of the undeveloped "Squalicum Spit" into the large and thriving Squalicum Harbor marina and business park. He helped to develop the Alaska Ferry Terminal and the Bellingham International Airport. He was influential in attracting the two local oil refineries in the area. He retired from this post in 1984. A street at the Port, "Thomas J. Glenn Drive" was named after him to commemorate his many contributions. Later this dedication was relocated to the beautiful park overlooking the Bellingham Bay called the "Thomas Glenn Commons." Tom and Caroline had a mutually supportive and loving marriage that lasted until Caroline passed away in 2006. Caroline took care of him during the years while he worked and after he retired, he took care of her. He visibly loved and cared for her, and tenderly served her as her eye sight failed. She would often make the comment "He is so good to me and he never complains about anything." Tom Glenn contributed generously to his community and volunteered for organizations such as the Friends of the Library. For many years he was Vice President of the Bellingham Senior Activity Center Board, as well as Trustee of the Whatcom County Council on Aging. He was active in the Senior Center Tour Program Advisory Committee – He and his wife traveled extensively with this program to Australia, Baja California, Death Valley California, New Orleans and the Panama Canal. His friends at the Senior Center and Council on Aging will miss his leadership and good cheer. He was a quiet presence in the background always thinking of other people and how he might help them. His passing was sudden and unexpected because he appeared to be in excellent health. The day he died he had plans to guide a rafting trip on the Skagit River for the Senior Center. Survivors include: Daughter Merrily Giuliano (Bob) and granddaughters Rose and Gina. Son-in-law Dan Hunt, MD and grandson, David Glenn Hunt (Beata), with great grandchildren Ellena, William and Nani; and granddaughter Jody Christina Hunt, MD. Dan remarried Susan Merrill with step-grandson Conrad Jones. Brother Paul Glenn (Peggy) Kathy Cody); nephew Michael Glenn (Monica) and grandnephew Connor; Niece, Laurie Glenn Rice (Wayne), grandniece Kaiya. Sister Doreen Glenn Zumbar, nephew Ty Zumbar (Aleasha), grandnephew Tyler and his niece Sue Ellen Zumbar Spurlock (Rich); grandnephews Ryan and Scott. Relatives through wife Caroline (Tangvald) Glenn; Helen Garness Dorn (Don); Tom's deceased sister-in-law Helen Hagerhjelm's (Ralph) children—Ruth Hagerhjelm Archer (Al); John Hagerhjelm (Patricia); George Hagerhjelm (Carolyn); Charles Hagerhjelm (Anne); Tom's sister-in-law Iola Tangvald (George) and children—Mary Tangvald Sisak (Ray); Janet Tangvald Fox (Dwight); Georgia Tangvald May (Gary); Julie Tangvald Thomas (Dave); Romelle Tangvald; and numerous grand and great grand nieces and nephews. In keeping with Tom's humble nature he requested that there be no memorial service for him. His wishes will be honored in full.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GLIMSDAHL, Albert Melvin was born to Ole & Anne (Anderson) Glimsdahl in Grand Forks, ND on December 27, 1916. He went home to be with his Lord, April 11, 1997. Al was 80 years old. He was baptized on April 1, 1917, confirmed his faith in Jesus as Lord and Saviour, May 8, 1930. Graduated from Central High School, Grand Forks, in 1934; graduated from Auckers Business College in 1935; served in the U.S. Navy 1942-1945 last rank Yeoman 1st Class in the Aleutians, AK, and San Diego, CA. Al married Betty "Ann" Medding, April 20, 1945. They were blessed and survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Alana Gardner of Seattle, Melody and Craig Mayfield of Livermore, CA, Heidi and Jim Shaw of Ferndale, Melinda and Ed Nava of Highlands Ranch, CO; nine grandchildren, James & Jill, John & Mara, Jeffrey, Joy, Merrilee & Thomas Shaw, Mark & Jason Nava, Jon Mayfield, and one great-granddaughter Erika Shaw; sister Ann Marie Bushee; brothers Warfield and Oliver Glimsdahl all of East Grand Forks, MN; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were parents, and brothers Elmer and Bert of ND. Mr. Glimsdahl was employed by Implement Dealers Mutual Insurance in ND and U.S. Steel & Howmet Corporation in CA as Sales Administrator. After retirement he enjoyed being a teacher's aide in the LA City School District. Al enjoyed his family and church, and his Norwegian heritage. Through the years he was a member of United Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, Grace Lutheran Church in Bell, CA, St. John's Lutheran Church in Anaheim, CA, 7 1/2 years ago moved to Ferndale with membership in Triumph Lutheran Church. He served his Lord as Sunday School teacher, Superintendent, and Deacon, Assistant Organist, Choir, President of the Senior Citizen group in two churches and until now with "Seasoned Citizens" at Triumph. Visitation will be Thursday, April 17, 1997, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home Chapel. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 18, 1:00 p.m. at Triumph Lutheran Church, at the corners of Mountain View and Church Roads. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.

GLUCK, Arthur Frank "Artie", age 92, of Ferndale, WA, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2007 in Bellingham. Artie was born on May 3, 1914 in New York City to Joseph and Anna Gluck. He retired from Mobil Oil after 42 years. Artie was an avid baseball fan and saw Babe Ruth play in Olean, New York. He loved to work in his garden, where he grew lots of flowers. Artie was generous to a fault. Preceding him death were his parents; wife Mary in 1956; son James Gluck in 1997; sisters Anne Gluck and Helen McDonald; and brother George Gluck. He is survived by sons John Gluck and wife Ginger of Charlotte, North Carolina, and David Gluck of Ferndale; grandchildren Nancy and Jeffrey Gluck and Eli J. Blauser; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 2, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Reverend Tim Sauer, Celebrant. A very special thank you to Whatcom Hospice for their compassion and care.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Apr 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GLUCK, James Robert, age 50 of Ferndale, forty-three year resident of Whatcom County, died November 1, 1997. He is survived by his father Arthur F. Gluck of Ferndale; brothers John and wife Ginger Gluck of Charlotte, NC, David Gluck of Ferndale; niece and nephew Nancy Gluck, Jefferey Gluck both of Charlotte, NC; nephew Eli Blauser of Lynden, WA; numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. Mr. Gluck was born September 26, 1947 in Olean, NY, to Arthur and Mary (Flynn) Gluck. He graduated from Ferndale High School in 1965. As a young boy he enjoyed scouting, loved spending time with Sammy his dog and best friend. He was an avid sports fan, outdoors man, also enjoying camping, boating and bowling. Visitation time is Sunday. November 9, 1997, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home Chapel on Main Street in Ferndale. The Funeral Service will be held Monday, November 10, 1997, 11:00 a.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, Deacon George Ficken officiating, with Committal Service to follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.

GOCKLEY, Aganetha (Klippenstein), age 95, died peacefully at her home in Bellingham on January 5, 2006. Born May 6, 1910 in Litchfield, Nebraska, she was the sixth of eight children in an immigrant Mennonite family. She was a quiet and unassuming person of simple tastes who was devoted to family and friends. In her gentle way, she shared a grace, inner strength, and profound kindness with everyone who was honored to have known her. Aganetha married Richard Gockley in January 1945, and they loved each other for 61 years. She had two adoring sons, Stephen of Bellingham and Brian who died in 1991. She deeply loved her daughters-in-law, Ellen Posel of Bellingham and Jeanne Gockley of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and her grandchildren, Thea and Claire Posel of Bellingham and Sonia Gockley of Minneapolis. The family is grateful to Whatcom Hospice, Home Attendant Care, and Dr. Thomas Schneider and Family Health Associates for their recent support.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Jan 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GOENEN, Lois - A memorial gathering for Lois "Maxine" Goenen of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. July 12 at the home of James and Diane Goenen. Mrs. Goenen died Wednesday, June 25, 1997. She was 73. Born Aug. 15, 1923, to Frank and Clara Vanderford Uncapher in Yakima, she moved to Bellingham 68 years ago and graduated from Bellingham High School. She founded Lake Samish Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed playing cards. Survivors include son James Goenen of Bellingham, daughter Shawn Goenen of Bellingham, sister Norma Biesheuvel of Bellingham and Jo-An Daley of Pahrump, Nev., two grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

GOLD, Margot Jewell, devoted and beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great grandmother to: Janice and Bob; Sally and Rick; Windy, Thom, and baby; Robin and Alvin; Chelsea and Alec; left this world to her heavenly rest September 12, 1997 in Bellingham. She was 80 years young. She was born July 31, 1917 in Skagit Valley to Fredrick "Ras" and Gertrude Chambers. She married C. Albert Jewell in Seattle in 1938. Al passed away in 1973. She married Henry G. Gold of Vancouver, B.C. in 1975. He also preceded her in death in 1994. For many years they owned Jewell's All Ashore Resort in Birch Bay. Since then, she has lived in Vancouver, Langley and Whiterock, and completed her joyous life in Bellingham. She loved sunsets, people, music, baseball, lawn bowling, cruising and fishing in the San Juans. A private family memorial was held overlooking the islands. Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

GOOD, Olga T. – At her request, there will be no services for Olga Thelma (Thorsen) Good of Bellingham. Her ashes will be spread in a private rose garden. Mrs. Good died Tuesday, May 23, 2000 in Bellingham. She was 87. Born July 27, 1912 to Ole I and Thora (Ruud) Thorsen Sr. in Seattle, she moved with her family to Bellingham. Mrs. Good graduated from Fairhaven High School. In 1934, she married Clarke Good and they lived in Bellingham until 1950, then moved to Los Angeles, where they operated a furniture store. He died in 1982. Mrs. Good then moved back to Bellingham. Mrs. Good was an artist and a gourmet cook. Her hobbies included cooking, gardening and hiking. Survivors include brothers Ole I. Thorsen Jr. of La Conner, Kenneth H. Thorsen of Seattle and Robert H. Thorsen of San Pedro, Calif.; sisters Thora Graham of Bellingham and Lynne Adair of Santa Monica; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 May 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GOODER, Eliza Jane - Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza Jane Gooder, aged 89 years, who passed away at her home in Seattle Tuesday (Oct. 6, 1942), will be held in the Monroe chapel at Ferndale Thursday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Roy McCullach officiating. Interment will be made in the Enterprise cemetery. Mrs. Gooder was a resident of the Custer district for many years and the widow of the late Allen Gooder, a Civil war veteran. She is survived by one son, Dell, of Seattle.

GOODMAN, August T. of Bellingham died Thursday, Jan. 16, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 79. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Westford Funeral Home. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Greenacres Memorial Park. Born Sept. 9, 1917, to Thorsteinn and Augustina Johnsdotter Goodman in Marietta, he graduated from high school and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was auto mechanic at Diehl Ford for 30 years, retiring in 1975. He enjoyed fishing, camping and carpentry. He married Myrl Dastrup on July 12, 1945, in Sigurd, Utah. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughter Diane J. Tew of St. George, Utah; sister Clara Johnson of Marietta; and five grandchildren. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

GOODMAN, Barney, age 84, former longtime resident of Bellingham, passed away in a Blaine rest home Monday, Sept. 29, (1975). He was a retired shingle weaver and was a member of WWI Barracks and American Legion Post No. 7 and the Shingle Weavers Local of Everett. Surviving are 1 son, Fred of Bellingham; a daughter, Ivy Calhoon of Blaine; 1 brother, Lief of Portland; 3 sisters, Gene Anderson of Blaine, Vala Peterson of Anacortes and Christine Goodman of Burnaby, B.C., also 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine Thursday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Donald Walter officiating. Cremation will follow.

GOODMAN, Elinborg May - A memorial service for E. May Goodman will be at 3 p.m. today at Ballard First Lutheran Church in Seattle. Mrs. Goodman died Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998, in Seattle. She was 83. She lived in Bellingham and Marietta for 20 years and was a member of the Icelandic Club of Seattle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis.

GOODMAN, Kay L., age 85, of 23 10 E St., passed away Tues. July 28, (1987). He had been a retired truck driver; graduate of Whatcom High School; attended Bellingham Normal School; member of Teamsters Union Local No. 231. He is survived by his wife Frances; 2 brothers, Walter Goodman, Jon Gooodman; 1 sister Mrs. June Ewing, all of Bellingham; numerous nieces, nephews & other relatives. Graveside Services will be conducted Fri. July 31 at 2 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery. Under the direction of Westford Funeral Home.

GOODMAN, Sigmundur Leonard - A memorial service for Sigmundur Leonard Goodman of Bellingham will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Redeemer Lutheran Church with the Rev. Carl O. Fischer officiating. Mr. Goodman died at home Monday, Sept. 15, 1997. He was 77. He was born July 25, 1920, to Jon and Lilja Halldorson Goodman in the Icelandic farming community of Leslie, Saskatchewan, Canada. Mr. Goodman joined the Royal Canadian Army in 1939 and volunteered for the First Special Service Forces North American Group in 1942, serving in the European-African campaign for more than two years. He married Laura Halldorson in 1942. She died in 1975. Mr. Goodman moved to Blaine in 1946 and became a U.S. citizen in 1949. He was a dairy farmer in the Custer area and worked as a fisher and in construction. After retiring, Mr. Goodman raised Simmental cattle in Alger. He married Juanita Wyman in 1983. He enjoyed dancing, playing bridge and watching the Seattle Mariners. In addition to his first wife, Mr. Goodman was preceded in death by sister Dora and brother Frank. Survivors include his wife, daughters Lynne Shelton of Whitehorn and Lillian Megard of Laurel; step-daughters Theresa Wyman and Tami Strickland, both of Skagit County; stepsons Brad Wyman, Mark Wyman and Rany Wyman, all of Skagit County, and Tom Koontz of Spokane; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

GOODMAN, Vivian C., age 83, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 1997, in Bellingham. She was born to William and Emma Oakes on June 22, 1913, in Bellingham. Preceded in death by husband, Jon Goodman on January 3, 1992. Vivian was a lifetime resident of Bellingham, and had been an avid golfer. She worked for the Department of Social and Health Services in Bellingham for 35 years. Survived by two sisters-in-law, June and husband Archie Ewing of Bellingham, and Lois Oakes of Seattle; many nieces, nephews, cousins; close friend, Lorenz Hale of Bellingham. Funeral Services will be Sunday, February 15, 1997, 2:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Private burial in Greenacres Memorial Park. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

GOODWIN, John of Bellingham died Tuesday, Aug 22, 2000, in Alaska. He was 43. Mr. Goodwin was born Oct. 1, 1956, to Douglas and Katherine (Foskett) Goodwin in Philadelphia. He married Adriana Scholten on Oct. 13, 1985, in White Rock, B.C. He worked for Foss Maritime and was a tugboat captain. He enjoyed scuba diving, skiing, sailing, hiking, biking and playing the guitar. Mr. Goodwin was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Goodwin is survived by his wife of the family home; brothers Doug Goodwin of Pennsylvania, Red Goodwin of Blaine, Dave Goodwin of Tennessee, Tom Goodwin of New Jersey and Chuck Goodwin of Louisiana; sisters Jean Goodwin of Pennsylvania, Donna Goodwin of New Jersey, Betty Drake of Boston and Linda Wright of Illinois and 26 nieces and nephews and many other friends and family members. Funeral arrangements are pending with Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Aug 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GORDON, Ada Stephens, a teacher locally for 40 years, died Saturday (Sept. 5, 1987). Stephens, 84, of 5359 Belfern Drive, was born March 27, 1903 in Acme to Clara and William Stephens, pioneers of the Acme area. She lived her entire life in Whatcom County, mostly on the family homestead. She was a member of Acme Presbyterian Church; Daughters of the Nile; Zenobia Club; Welcome Senior Citizens and the Retired Teacher's Association. She also was past matron of Nooksack Chapter 171 O.E.S. Survivors include a son, Stephen Gordon of Bellingham; a daughter, Nan Gordon of Seattle; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Acme Presbyterian Church with Rev. Neil Higbee officiating. Cremation will follow at Greenacres Crematorium. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.

GORDON, Clifford Vern passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2006. Cliff was born in Indianapolis, IN in 1928. The family moved to Washington D.C. during the Depression to secure work. Cliff joined the Merchant Marines in 1945 and saw many corners of the world. Later he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in post-war Germany. Cliff drove a cab in Washington D.C. and Chicago, IL for 25 years. He visited the Soviet Union in 1969 when that was unusual to do. After a couple visits, he moved to Bellingham in 1998. Cliff was preceded in death by his sister Maxine Hoffman. He is survived by his nephew Nicholas Hoffman. Private family services will be held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jul 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson

GORRIE, Ray, age 79, of Ferndale, passed away Thurs, Dec 1, 2002 in Bellingham. He was born Jan 19, 1923 in Grand Blanc, MI to Tom and Edith (Robinson) Gorrie and had been a 20 year resident of Whatcom County. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII in the South Pacific. Mr. Gorrie worked for Michigan Bell Telephone for 40 years before retiring to Whatcom County. He is survived by his wife Inez of the family home; sons Dave of Guemes Island and Mark of Portland, OR and granddaughters Samantha of Chicago, IL and Katie of Saginaw, MI. A memorial service will be held Tues, Dec 17, 1 p.m. in Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Dec 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GORSUCH, Elvena passed away on December 23, 2002. She was 84, born August 17, 1918 in Napa, CA to Harry and Elvena (Amstutz) Otter. Elvena was a long-time resident of Whatcom County. She moved here as a young girl from California after the death of her mother, and was raised by her Aunt Deming. She graduated from Whatcom High School in the last class before Bellingham High School opened. After her marriage to Howard in 1940, they started raising their family in Ferndale. Elvena clerked at Yeagers before her retirement. She moved to the Shoreview Condominiums and mothering all of the residents there was a high priority for her. Those who lived in the Fairhaven neighborhood will remember her many walks with her white American Eskimo dog, "Mikie". Elvena enjoyed knitting, reading, volunteering at the Senior Center, and most of all loved her family. She was a member of the Unity Church of Bellingham. Elvena was a special person to those who knew her and loved her, and will be missed very much. Elvena was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Elvena is survived by her sons, John, Robert and wife Mary, William and wife Rachele, Gerald and wife Debra; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, at 1:00 p.m. at Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home.

GORSUCH, Sadie E., aged 75 years, passed away at Ferndale Monday (March 10, 1941), following a long illness. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Grace Beall, of Vashon Island, Mrs. Jeanne Kelley, of Ellensburg and Helen Gorsuch, of Hilo, Hawaii; one son, E. J. Gorsuch, of Ferndale; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The body rests at the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale and will be taken to Vashon Island where funeral and burial services will be held Wednesday, March 12.

GORZE, Dorene P. - A memorial service for Dorene P. (Sanford) Gorze of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. today at Jones-Moles Funeral Home, with the Revs. Donald A. Cornell and Robert E. Johnson officiating. Mrs. Gorze died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 65. Born Nov. 16, 1935, to Thomas and Enola (O'Toole) Sanford in Bellingham, she was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Mrs. Gorze drove Ferndale School District bus No. 22 for 15 years. Mrs. Gorze attended Christ the King Community Church and was a former member of Zion Lutheran Church, where she served as wedding coordinator. She also was the former social director at Beachwood Resort in Birch Bay. Survivors include daughters Kim M. and Torie Gorze, both of Bellingham; son William Gorze of Sandy, Ore.; brother Robert Sanford of Ketchikan, Alaska; sisters Lana Day of Bellingham, Ramona Pruesfer of Lynden and Maurene Anderson of Port Angeles; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.

GOSHORN, Patricia Ann - A graveside service for Patricia Ann Goshorn of Maple Falls will be at 11 a.m. today in Maple Falls Cemetery with Jimmy Williams officiating, followed by a reception at the Black Mountain Boy Scout Camp at Silver Lake. Mrs. Goshorn died of complications from Lou Gehrig's disease Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999, at a Bellingham care facility. She was 57. She was born March 14, 1941, to Ronald and Elizabeth Young Arnett in Seattle and graduated from Snohomish High School in 1959. On Nov. 18, 1960, she married Stan Goshorn. She moved to Whatcom County in 1967. For 25 years, Mrs. Goshorn worked as a foster parents. Because of her dedication to parenting handicapped children, she was once featured as Someone Special in The Bellingham Herald. Survivors include her husband, of the family home; daughters Cynthia Goshorn of Bellingham and Wanda Graham of Fredericksburg, Va.; sister Pam Joyce of North Royalton, Ohio; three grandchildren; and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.

GOSLIN, Lester Paul - Services for Lester Paul (Ketichina) Goslin Sr. of Bellingham will be held at noon Sunday at Jerns Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Al Hester officiating. Mr. Goslin died Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, at Sehome Park Care Center. He was 89. Born Feb. 8, 1910, to Sophia (Spillman) and McKinney Goslin in Atcheson, Kan., Mr. Goslin spent his life in Alaska, Kansas and Washington and was a self-employed painter, carpenter, plumber and jack-of-all-trades. He also was an instructor at Haskell Indian College. Mr. Goslin was a master archer and carver and danced at the World's Fair in Seattle, demonstrating his mastery of Native American dance. He also was featured on the Stan Boreson Show, J.P. Patches, Engineer Bob and Soopy Sales Children's Show, all out of Seattle. Mr. Goslin was a member of the Kickapoo Tribe in Powhatton, Kan. His first wife of 10 years, Nona Goslin his second wife of 24 years, Margerette Goslin and third wife of 20 years, Pearl Goslin died previously. Survivors include sons Amos Goslin of Kansas and Lester Goslin Jr. daughters Esther George and Karen Green, both of Bellingham, Donna Cabrall of Bothell, Winona Goslin of California, Nancy Huesing of Hawaii, and Paula Carpenter of Alaska 22 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

GOTO, Ryan Jervis, 19, passed away Friday, September 12, 1997. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii March 28, 1978 to Keith Alan Goto and Virginia Pricher Goto (Now Kreindl.) Ryan lived in Hawaii until he was 8. He loved the beaches and learned to surf. From 1986 until 1991 he lived in Austria with his mother. While in Austria he became an accomplished skier. On his return to the United States he lived in Florida and Honolulu until he moved to Bellingham in 1995. Ryan loved his family deeply and is survived by his infant son Shawn and his son's mother Russhel Gierke of Bellingham; father Keith Goto of Honolulu; mother Virginia Kreindl of Bellingham; brothers, Alan of Everson, Kevin of Honolulu; sister Kelly of Honolulu. In addition Ryan is survived by his maternal grandparents Lawrence and Audrey Pricher of Medford, Oregon and paternal grandparents Asakuma and Kazue Goto of Kaneohe, Hawaii and many other relatives residing elsewhere. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, September 16th at 4:30 p.m.at Westford Funeral Home, 1301 Broadway, Bellingham. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

GOTT, Dennis R., 86, old time Blaine resident, passed away at his home here (Blaine) Sunday (Feb. 11, 1940). In his early days he was in the express and moving business. He leaves to survive three sons, Harry, Bellingham; Clarence, Seattle, and Lee, Coulee City, and one daughter, Mrs. Edith Patton, Port Angeles. Funeral arrangements are being made at the Purdy-McKinney chapel.

GOUDETTE, John J., passed away May 5, (1933) at the age of 64 years. Surviving relatives are his wife, Mary Goudette, two sisters, Mable, of Minnesota, Mrs. George Gudbruth of North Dakota, three brothers, Ernest, of Blaine, N. A. Goudette of Sunnyside, Wn., William, of Stanwood, and 5 grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. from the St. Ann's Catholic church. Interment in the Blaine cemetery.

GOULD, David A., died on Oct. 5, 2002 at Sehome Park Care Center in Bellingham, WA following an extended illness. His wife, Stella, and 2 daughters were by his side. David was born Jan. 3, 1924 in Longview, WA to Helen E. (Bishop) and George W. Gould. He grew up in Portland, OR and served during WWII in the South Pacific with the 46th Division Seabee's of the U.S. Navy. He returned to Portland where he married Stella O. Macy of Los Angeles, CA on 03/24/1946. They made their home in Seattle, WA where David was employed with JA Roebling & Sons, Co., and later Anaconda Ericsson. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, his daughter Pamela H. Gould of Lummi Island, WA and daughter & son-in-law, Janette E. (Gould) & Robert L. Force of Port Townsend, WA; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. His parents and his brother George W. Gould preceded him in death. A Memorial Service will be held in the spring of 2003 at Tierra Del Mar on the Oregon Coast. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

GOULD, Muriel, 77, passed away on October 2, 2002 in Bellingham, Washington. She was born in Minnesota on May 20, 1925. She married Orrin E. Gould in 1949. They spent most of their married life and raised their two children in Champaign, Illinois. Orrin, deceased in 1998, was a professor of science education at the University of Illinois. Muriel worked as a public health nurse for the State of Illinois at the Carle Clinic and Planned Parenthood. Muriel will be remembered as a progressive thinker dedicated to community service and social justice manifested through her love of nursing. She brought joy to those around her with her clever wit, sage advice, and exquisite taste. Muriel is survived by her two children Laurie Hoyt and Orrin Steven Gould, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, all of whom currently reside in Washington. Laurie Hoyt at 4038 Willowbrook Lane, Bellingham, WA 98229 will receive correspondence. A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2002 at the First Congregational Church in Bellingham. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

GOULD, Viola of 456 C St., Blaine, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1997. She was 92. Burial will be in Osage, Canada. She lived in Blaine for eight years and attended the Catholic church. Survivors include brothers Orville Keller of Blaine and Floyd Keller of Osage, five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel.

GRADY, Virginia Mae (Ginger) passed from this earth on Monday, August 6, 2007, at her home in Bellingham, Washington after a lengthy illness. She was born on December 28, 1941 in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Lorrin and Evelyn Jennings of Maiden Rock, Wisconsin. Ginger attended public schools in Maiden Rock and Mondovi, Wisconsin. After graduation, she was employed by Alvin L. Weidt and Associates, Architects in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1961, she was married to Charles (Chuck) Gross of Minneapolis; they lived at Ches Mar Farms in Excelsior, MN, where Ginger owned "Ginger's Attic," an antique shop. In 1944, Ginger was married to Roy Grady, whom she met on a trip to Israel. Ginger loved the Lord deeply. She was passionate about life every day. Her most previous moments in life were praying for people and worshiping the Lord. Ginger was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Roy Grady, her sister Carol Jennings, her son David Gross, his wife Wendy and their son Ethan. Two step daughters, Leslie Martin, husband David and three grandchildren, Jessica, Jacob and Julia. Michelle Habib, her husband Dennis and two grandchildren, Sarah and Emily. A memorial service will be held Saturday August 11, 2007, 11 a.m. at Cornerstone Family Church, Bellingham with Pastor George Mead officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GRAF, Lorenz E., age 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz Graf, of 900 26th Street, was killed in action, February 26, 1945, in Hardt, Germany. He was in the Infantry, Company K, 333rd Regiment, _4th Division of the Ninth Army. He was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Besides his parents, he is survived by his sister, Helen Louise, of the home, and his maternal grandparents. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 30, at 1:30 p.m. within the cathedral chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Gordon Loren, pastor of the First Lutheran Church, officiating, followed by military graveside services by the American Legion. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

GRAFF, Henry, age 89, of 1323 1/2 North Forest, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 26, (1967) in a local rest home following an extended illness. He had resided in Bellingham for the past 58 years and prior to his retirement had worked several years for the Street Car Co. He is survived by three cousins, John Klineman and Anna K. Orr, both of Bellingham and Estella Millay of Everson. Graveside services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.

GRAGG, Georgie P., age 93, of 2726 Alderwood, passed away Thurs., Nov. 2, 1978. Miss Gragg had been a resident of B'ham for the past 88 years. She was retired Professor Emeritus at Western Wash. Univ., where she taught for 43 years. She leaves to survive a sister, Mrs. Frank Gilkey of Seattle; 3 nephews, John & Bob Miller of this city & Greg Gilkey of Cambridge [sic] Island; 2 nieces, Miss Jean Miller of Seattle & Mrs. Harvey Kamphenborg of Bellevue. Christian Science Services will be read Mon., Nov. 6 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Cremation.

GRAGG, Helen - Funeral services for Miss Helen Gragg, Mercer Island, will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Westford Funeral Home. Cremation will follow. Miss Gragg, who died Saturday (June 20, 1971), was a longtime resident of Seattle, and a retired writer, serving as president of the Quota Club of Seattle. She is survived by two sisters, Miss Georgie Gragg of Bellingham, and Mrs. Frank Gilkey of Seattle; three nephews, John and Bob Miller, both of Bellingham, and Gragg Gilkey of Bainbridge Island. (From The Bellingham Herald, June 21, 1971)Submitted by Jo Arcudia

GRAHAM, Blanche, died July 10, 2002 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bellingham. Born in Troy, Idaho November 17, 1917, Blanche lived most of her life in Whatcom County. She married John ("Bud") Graham in 1941 and lived in Seattle and around the country after Bud joined the service. Their daughter Cathie was born in Seattle in 1943. The Graham family moved to Bellingham in 1945 where son John was born the next year. Husband Bud became a math teacher and taught at Whatcom Junior High School for many years. Blanche has worked as a beautician. For several years she also operated the Round House, a small take-out restaurant at Birch Bay, where her fish and chips were legendary. In 1959, Bud accepted a Fulbright teaching job in Istanbul, Turkey. The whole family spent an eventful year in Turkey, returning to Bellingham in 1960. They hosted two Turkish exchange students for six years and had many foster children in their care. After Bud died in 1972, Blanche remained in Bellingham and stayed active with the Unity Church. She sang for years with the Sweet Adelines and conducted them briefly before they disbanded. Most recently, she conducted the Note-ables, and sang in the trio group Harmony Express as well as in the Unity Church choir. Blanche always had an abundance of love to give and was generous in sharing it. She loved her many friends, and her family, including her children, grandchildren, and nieces and nephews in the U.S. and Canada. Her positive attitude and vibrant enthusiasm for life guided her through health struggles and heartache, and inspired those who knew and loved her. Blanche is survived by sister-in-law Isabella Graham of Bellingham, WA; daughter Cathie Henry and son-in-law James Henry of Lakewood, CO; son, John Graham and daughter-in-law Linda Collins of State College, PA; daughter-in-law Carolyn Graham of Maple Valley, WA; Ekrem Cifter of Istanbul, Turkey; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and a host of loving cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at Greenacres Memorial Park, 5700 Northwest Drive, Ferndale. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 at the Unity Church, 1095 Telegraph Road, Bellingham, followed by a reception at the church.

GRAHAM, Calvin - A vacation trip to Hawaii ended in the tragic death of Calvin Graham of Lopez Island on January 14, (1976). While hiking with friends on Kauri (sic), he apparently suffered a stroke and fell from the cliff on which he was standing. Death was attributed to a stroke. A former resident of the Bellingham community, Mr. Graham attended school at North Bellingham and Ferndale High School. He was a member of Lopez Island range, a school board director, a volunteer fireman and a member of the Reefnetters Association in addition to operating a saw mill.
Survivors include his wife Shirley, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Graham of North Bellingham; two sisters Mona Anderson of Puyallup and Donna Kjargaard of Lopez island; two brothers, Gerald of Arlington and Burton of Bellingham. Cremation was held at Hawaii. Memorial services were held Sunday in Lopez island Community Church with the Rev. Rice officiating.
(From the Westside Record Journal of January 21, 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GRAHAM, Emma F., age 73 years, passed away at a local hospital, Sunday, July 30, (1944). Mrs. Graham had been living at 500 15th street and had been a resident here the past forty-four years and, at the time of her passing, was president of the Graham Drug Company. Deceased was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church, and of the Aftermath club. Surviving relatives are two sons, Robert, in the U. S. Navy, and Frederick, of this city; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Mathes, and seven grandchildren, Bellingham. The remains are at funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. John King Mitchell, Wednesday, August 2, at 1:30 p. m. Final resting place, Bay View.

GRAHAM, John Patrick, 75 of Sumas, passed away April 25, 1997 in Bellingham. Mr. Graham was born October 2, 1921, one of 14 children, in Cambridge, Mass. to Harry and Agnes Wright Graham. He married Geraldean Graham in 1944. He was a U.S. Marine Corp WWII combat veteran in Guadalcanal and other parts of the South Pacific. He was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during combat. John enjoyed fishing, spending time with his granddaughter, his son, and his wife. He also enjoyed his family history and watching baseball games. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Geraldean Graham. Survivors are his only son, Daniel Graham of the family home; granddaughter, Kristianna Graham; two sisters, Genieve Papsey of Cambridge, Mass. and Margaret Newton of Bonsall, CA; two brothers, Jim Graham and Arthur Graham of Mass.; numerous nieces and nephews. A loving father, grandfather, and devoted husband, he will be missed by all those people whose lives he touched. The arrangements are by The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.

GRAHAM, Kenneth Richard - Lifetime Bellingham resident Kenneth Richard Graham, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Friday, April 8, 2005. He is survived by his sweetheart and wife of 58 years, Donna Mae, two daughters and their families, Lindsay Boettcher of Bellingham, Gary and Jamie Krause of Olympia, grandsons Brennan Boettcher of Bellingham and Graham Boettcher of New Haven, Connecticut, one sister Catherine Boykin of Ferndale, and many nieces and nephews. Ken was preceded in death by his brother Robert E. Graham, Sr. of Oak Harbor, and two sisters Margaret Kemp of Ferndale and Louise McArthur of Bremerton. Born June 18, 1926, Ken was a 1944 graduate of Bellingham High School. He also attended Western Washington State College prior to his military service. Ken always possessed a strong sense of community and civic pride.
Following his Army Air Corps service in England and post-war Germany, Ken began working for B&P Distributors as a wholesale grocery and beverage salesman. He became owner of the beer and wine division of the company in 1967 and operated Bell Rainier Distributors which served Whatcom County retailers for over 30 years. Ken was a founding partner of Northwest Recycling Company in Bellingham. He also expanded his experience in the beverage business across international borders to create Haida Trading Company, a wholesale brokerage firm operating in Canada, the Western United States and Hawaii.
Ken entered the local political scene in 1963 as a City Councilman representing the 4th Ward. He also served on the Bellingham Housing Authority and worked to provide housing for low income and elderly members of the community. The result of these efforts was the building of Washington, Lincoln, and Chuckanut Square high rises.
Ken was a proud member of American Legion Post #7. He also served on the Foundation board at Western Washington University. Ken was an avid sports fan and provided leadership for numerous fund raising efforts for the Athletic Department at WWU. His contributions earned him the honor of being named to the WWU Athletic Hall of Fame. Ken played a key role in formation of the Viking Golf Classic, to raise money for the Western athletic scholarship fund, as well as served as chairperson of the Parberry Strength Center capital fund drive, and team captain for the Viking Athletic Club fund drive. His dedication to the mission of Rotary earned him the appreciation of his peers who presented Ken with a Paul Harris Fellowship in recognition of this service to the organization.
Ken's civic life also included service to St. Joseph Hospital. He joined a group of dedicated health care professionals and area business leaders to begin a campaign that resulted in the creation of the Mt. Baker Kidney Center. Ken was a boater and fisherman. From his youth as a reef netter off Lummi Island to working in his dad's grocery store in Alaska, Ken was never far from the water. He shared his enthusiasm for the San Juan Islands and fishing "hot spots" while enjoying many years as a member of the Bellingham Yacht Club. Ken is a long time member of First Presbyterian Church. Visitation for family and friends will take place on Tues., April 12th from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A celebration of Ken's life will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 1031 N. Garden Street, Bellingham at 1:00 p.m. on Wed., April 13, 2005. Following a reception at the church, interment will take place at Bayview Cemetery.

GRANBERG, Niels Olaf E., ages 34 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Nanna Granberg, passed away at the family home, 2417 Erie Street, Saturday, May 6, (1939) after an illness of seven months' duration. Mr. Granberg had been a resident of Bellingham for the past eleven years and leaves to mourn his passing his widow and father, Andrew Granberg, two sisters, Miss Florence Granberg and Mrs. Anna Carlson, of Mount Vernon; one brother, Andrew J., of this city; numerous nephews and nieces. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home and funeral announcements will be made later.

GRANGER, Helen A., age 53 of 3728 Legoe Bay Rd., Lummi Island, passed away Thurs. Sept. 29, (1977). Mrs. Granger had resided in Whatcom County for the past 2 years, was a retired school teacher and Army nurse and veteran of WWII. She leaves to survive her husband, David A. of the family home; 2 sons, David J. of Korea and Edward L. of Lummi Island; 3 daughters, Mrs. Catherine S. Lawson of Crofton, Maine, Mrs. Anne E. Matevia and Mrs. Maureen Hartsock both of McCord AFB; 2 grandchildren, 1 brother, Edward L. McSally and 1 sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Judson, both of Norwalk, Conn. Funeral services will be held Mon., Oct. 3 at 2:30 p.m. from the Lummi Island Community Church with Rev. Patrick Calahan officiating. Interment Lummi Island Cemetery under the direction of Westford Funeral Home.

GRANT, June Marie, born October 6, 1946 in Bellingham, WA; died September 18, 1997 at First Hill Care Center, Seattle. A graduate of Meridian High School in Laurel, WA, she moved to Seattle in 1965. She was a much loved daughter, wife, sister, mother, aunt and grandmother. June was the Administrative Assistant for St. John School in Seattle and a volunteer for Totem Council Girl Scouts, as well as many St. John's C.Y.O. activities. Always willing to help her friends and neighbors in time of need, June will live on in our hearts and minds because of her generosity of spirit and the kindness of her heart. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Jay Grant; her mother, Priscilla E. Guitteau, her daughter, Jenny, her son, Joseph Jay, Jr.; a sister, Re Ann, and a brother, Robert, as well as grandchildren, nieces, a nephew and a large extended family. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, September 25th, at 1 p.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, 121 No. 80th St., Seattle. Hoffner Fisher Harvey.

GRANT, Lyall O., age 37, of 2182 E. Birch St., Bellingham, passed away in Seattle May 27, 1987. He was born in Bellingham,, WA Feb. 5, 1950, was a lifetime Whatcom County resident, a member of the Garden St. United Methodist Church, was employed at Intalco Aluminum Corp. where he worked as a lab tech since 1974. He was a graduate of 1968 Class of Bellingham High, served in the Army, active in Scouting where he received his God & Country award & Eagle Scout. He loved to hunt and was active in bowling. Survivors include his wife, Sandy Zwicker Grant of 10 years; parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ian Grant of Bellingham; sister, Mildred Pavone & husband Gary of Bellingham; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews & other relatives; father & mother-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Harold Zwicker of Pateros. Funeral services will be held Mon., June 1st, 3 p.m. at the Garden St. United Methodist Church with Rev. William G. Berney officiating. Burial at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by the Moles Funeral Home.

GRANT, Margaret C., age 80, of 2817 Northwest Ave., passed away Thurs. Sept. 26, 1991. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 51 yrs. and was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church. She leaves to survive 1 son, Joe Grant of Seattle; 1 brother, Ralph Kostick of Chehalis; 2 grandsons, Colin & Brenan of Seattle. Family services & gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

GRAY, Jess H., age 87, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Wed., Oct. 1, 1997 in Bellingham. He was born June 23, 1910 in Bellingham. A lifelong resident of Bellingham, he owned and operated Gray's Shoe Repair for over 40 yrs. He was preceded in death by his wife Lorraine E. Gray and long-time friend Ellen Halmer. Jess loved attending garage sales with his friend Ellen. He particularly enjoyed visiting with all the friendly people at each and every garage sale, and was always on the lookout for a new road to travel. He is survived by his son Richard A. and wife Janis Gray of Galt, CA; granddaughter Judy Lynn Love of Modesto, CA. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be held Mon., Oct. 6, 1997, 1:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Burial Nooksack Cemetery. Visitation Sun. Oct. 4, 1997 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

GRAY, Kenneth William - A Funeral Mass will be recited Wed. May 7, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Assumption for Kenneth William Gray. Survivors are his wife Julie Munoz Gray, sons Ryan, Phillip, and Kenneth Gray, all of the family home. A daughter Michelle Gray of the family home, his mother Candide Gray of Mt. Vernon. Two brothers, Sherman and wife Jan Gray of Camano Island, and Keith and wife Susan Gray of Bellingham, Two sisters, Marie Webster of Mill Creek, WA and Louise and husband Kent Stevens in Tenn., four nieces and three nephews, aunts and uncles. Ken was a devoted family man, active in the family's well being and leaves a legacy of jokes and stories. He was also co-owner of Gray Mold Company. Arrangements by Jerns-Leveck Funeral Chapel.

GRAY, Laura Josephine - Visitation for Laura Josephine Gray of Everson will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday at Gillies Funeral Home. A service will be at 1 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Home with David Reed officiating, followed by burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Gray died Thursday, Sept. 11, 1997, at Apple Valley Adult Care Home. She was 92. Born Feb. 16, 1905, on Orcas Island, she moved to Bellingham at the age of 14 and graduated from Bellingham High School. She married Charles Gray on Feb. 28, 1925, in Bellingham. A homemaker, Mrs. Gray also operated a strawberry farm on Bob Hall Road with her husband until his death in 1988. She attended Sunrise Baptist Church and was a member of Delta Grange. Mrs. Gray enjoyed fishing, crocheting, flowers, and supporting the Seattle Sonics and Mariners teams. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by sister Ella Crowley and brother Ed Bull. Survivors include sons Ronald Gray of Everson, Robert Gray of Lynnwood and Ralph Gray of Bellevue; daughters Marian Eaton of Loughlin, Nev., and Betty Parsons of Foxworth, Miss.; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great- grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

GRAY, Olive Maude Myrick, age 69 of 1315 Garden Street, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, March 18, (1954). Mrs. Gray had resided in this community for the past 10 years and was a member of the First Christian Church and Lodge No. 175 O.E.S. of Mobile Alabama. Surviving relatives include the husband, Charles H. Gray Sr., at home; one son, Raymond Myrick, of St. Louis, Mo.; two grandchildren; one step-son, Charles H. Gray Jr., of Rt. No. 1, Ferndale; five step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild; three brothers, Frank C., George E. and Jessie A. Wallis, all of Steelville, Mo., and Mrs. Ella N. Kehr, of Cherryville, Ore.; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by Rev. C. Eugene Sabin, Tuesday, March 23, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.

GRAY, Richard Jacob of Bellingham died Monday, March 10, 1997. He was 70. Born Aug. 5, 1926, to William and Lydia Gray in Spokane, he lived in Whatcom County for 21 years. Survivors include daughter Heide Gray of Everson; sons Howard Gray of Abbotstown, Penn., Tom Gray of Richland and Randal Gray; and four grandchildren. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.

GRAY, Sandra Jo of Bellingham, WA, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 15, 2006. She was 47, born in Bellingham on May 11, 1959, to Sherry (Gorans) and Douglas T. Gray. Sandra attended Cornwall Church. She was a loving and compassionate person, a wonderful caregiver for people and animals. Sandra was an avid quilter and enjoyed all handcrafts. She is survived by her three children: daughter Lynda Sethney and fiancé Tony Lane, son Jacob Gray, daughter Devaun Muder; grandson Zebediah Lane; parents Douglas T. and Sherry Gray; grandparents George W. and June Gorans; two sisters: Lynda (Greg) Swanson and Cyndy (Art) Berry; and nieces and nephews: Jeff (Holly) Swanson, Chad Swanson, Doug (Karla) Swanson, Gray Swanson, Jessica (Tim) Ross, and Justin Berry. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 1 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21 and from 9 a.m. until noon on Wednesday, November 22. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Cornwall Church, 4518 Northwest Drive.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Nov 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GREEN, Alfred C. "Al" of Bellingham, WA, passed away Friday December 27, 2002 in Bellingham. He was 69, born September 28, 1933 in Bellingham to Harold and Ruth (Stout) Green. A resident of Bellingham for most of his life he served during the Korean War with the U.S. Navy. Al was an avid hunter and fisherman who also told the best stories of his adventures in both Washington and Alaska. He was a member of the Iron Workers Union Local #505/#86. Al was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, George and Homer Green and son Michael Allen Green. He is survived by his daughters, Linda and husband Greg Peterson of Bellingham, Karen and husband Jay Smith of Soldotna, AK; daughter-in-law Toni (Green) Wilder and husband Craig of Ferndale; grandchildren, Gregory D. Peterson II, Brent J. Peterson, Tiffany L. Arnett, Melissa K. Smith, Nicole M. Green, Jason A. Smith and Michael A. Green II; great-granddaughters, Tylor R. Arnett and Faith A. Peterson; brother Glen and wife Janet Green of Bellingham and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday December 31, 2002 at Greenacres Moles Cemetery.

GREEN, Harold W., 92, of Bellingham, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 1997 in Bellingham. He was born Aug. 10, 1905 in Council Bluffs, IA to C. O. and Cary (Clark) Green and was a Whatcom Co. resident for 86 years. Mr. Green was a carpenter by trade and retired from the State of Washington in 1971. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and water skiing with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth in 1985; a son George Green in 1948; a grandson in 1989; one brother and one sister. Survivors: sons; Glen and wife Janet Green, Homer and wife Charlotte Green and Alfred Green, all of Bellingham; 3 grandsons, 8 granddaughters, 8 great-grandsons and 7 great-granddaughters. A graveside service will be held Thursday, Dec. 11, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-7 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home.

GREEN, Helen E., age 88 of Bellingham, WA, passed away December 23, 2002 in El Cajon, CA. A Funeral Service officiated by Pastor Gary Small, will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 30, 2002 in the Jerns Funeral Chapel. A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at Bayview Cemetery. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns Funeral Chapel & On-Site Crematorium of Bellingham.

GREEN, Homer R. - A graveside service for Homer R. Green of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park, with Elmer Crape officiating. Mr. Green died Sunday, July 18, 1999, at St. Francis Extended Health Care. He was 67. Born Oct. 25, 1931, to Harold and Ruth (Stout) Green in Bellingham, he lived in Whatcom County all his life. Mr. Green served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers International Association Local No. 66 in construction for 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and working with wood. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother, George Green. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Charlotte (Baker) Green, of the family home; son Robert Hempel of Bellingham; daughters Teresa Lincoln of Bellingham, Kristie Adams of Ferndale, and Diane Hempel of Montana; brothers Glen Green and Alfred Green, both of Bellingham; three grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

GREEN, Julius P. - A private graveside service for Julius P. Green, 86, will be held at Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Green, 1200 Lincoln St., died Tuesday at Needham's Nursing Home after a long illness. He was born June 6, 1904, in the Ukraine, in Russia, the only child of Sennet and Emma Green. A resident of Whatcom County since 1912, he worked for Georgia Pacific Corp. as a millwright from 1941 until his retirement in 1967. He married Elsie Plattner on July 16, 1927, in Bellingham. She lives at the family home. He enjoyed cabinetry and built cedar chests, clocks, bedroom sets and jewelry boxes, mostly as gifts for his family. Other survivors include son Larry Green of Bellingham, daughter Mildred Plummer of Mount Vernon, on cousin, nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.

GREEN, Richard of Blaine, WA, passed away in Bellingham on Thursday, April 27, 2006, of a brain tumor. He was 53. Survivors include his wife, Donna Green of Blaine. There will be no services held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 May 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GREEN, Ruth H., 74, 426 West Lake Samish Drive, died Sunday (Dec. 22, 1985) in Bellingham. She was born Feb. 17, 1911, in Nooksack and lived her entire life in Whatcom County. Survivors include her husband, Harold; three sons, Glen, Homer, and Al, all of Bellingham; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home, with the Rev. Russell Hendrickson of the First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.

GREENE, Ethel Eileen King of 1909 18th St. died at home Sunday, July 13, 1997. She was 80. A private service will be held. Born Aug. 13, 1916, in Sioux City, Iowa, she was a local resident since 1980. She married Max Greene on May 5, 1935. He died in 1995. A homemaker, Mrs. Greene enjoyed reading and attending musical theater productions, concerts and baseball games. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son Michael Greene in 1969. Survivors include sisters Dorothy Humphreys and Elaine Morgan, both of Bellingham, and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.

GREENE, Raymond W. – There will be no service for Raymond W. Greene of Bellingham. Mr. Greene died Sunday, March 12, 2000, in Bellingham. He was 88. Born Aug 25, 1911 to Raymond W. and Olive (Barnett) Greene in Bellingham, Mr. Greene was an Eagle Scout as a youth. He panned for gold in Alaska and sailed as a merchant seaman before entering dental school at the University of California. Mr. Greene served as a lieutenant colonel in the Army Dental Corps during World War II. He practiced dentistry in Bellingham for 30 years. Mr. Greene married Frances Evelyn "Lyn" Hughes. Mr. Greene operated his boat, Agree, in the San Juan Islands and Canada for many years and served as a boating safety instructor and commander with the U.S. Power Squadron. He also served as a commodore for the Bellingham Yacht Club. He played the piano and the organ and composed a few of his own tunes. For many years, he worked to rekindle a community interest in the Mount Baker Organ Society. He also was a storyteller. He was preceded in death by his sister Genevieve "Jimmie" Standen. Survivors include his wife of 58 years of the family home; daughters Barbara Evans of Federal Way; Elizabeth Black of Olympia; and Patty Falk of Beaverton, Ore; sisters Jo Elsethagen of Bellingham, Helen Peterson of Sequim and Frances Westre of Alaska; and three grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GREENE, Stewart Lee of Lynden, Washington, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2007. He was 73 years old. Lee was a loving, caring, and very dedicated husband, father, and grandfather who sought to model his life after Christ's and to honor God in all he did. Lee will be greatly missed by his wife of 52 years, Mary Ann; four daughters and their husbands: Shelly (Tim), Sherri (John), Terri (Gary), and Wendy (Doug); and 13 grandchildren: Duncan, Marshall, Logan, Jordon, Dalton, Kayla, Bethany, MacKenzie, Andrew, Austin, Luke, Tori, and Kolby. A Memorial Service will be held in Lee's honor Saturday, July 21 at 11 a.m. at Sunrise Baptist Church in Custer.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Jul 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GREENLEVE, Harry B., 127 Morton St., Sumas, died in a Bellingham nursing home Saturday, Feb. 6, 1993. He was 91. Mr. Greenleve was born Dec. 6, 1901, to Alvin and Alma Riley Greenleve in St. Louis, Mo. The family moved to Fay, Okla., and then to Washington in 1923. Mr. Greenleve had lived in Sumas for the last 25 years. From 1943 to 1971, and he'd worked for the Northern Pacific and Burlington Northern railroads as an engineer. On Dec. 30, 1955, he married Norma Abercrombie in Snohomish. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, the Odd Fellows Lodge in Sumas and the Sumas Valley Grange. Survivors include his wife Norma of the family home; sons Gary Abercrombie of Everett, Dan Abercrombie of Sumas, Jack Abercrombie of Fairfield, Calif.; daughters Billie Greenleve and Carrol Sunde of Renton, Roberta Abercrombie and Carrol Hollibaugh of Sumas; 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Sumas Advent Christian Church with the Rev. Earl Crouse officiating. Cremation will precede the services. Arrangements by Gillies Funeral Home.

GREENWALT, Elizabeth, age 63, of 1321 N. Forest Street, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, July 14, (1948). Mrs. Greenwalt had been a resident of this community for the past 20 years and was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives are the husband, John, at home; two sons, Alfred A., also at home, and Marvin C., of Bellingham; four daughters, Mrs. Lester Pfannekuchen, of Ritzville, Mrs. Harold Oestrich, of Aberdeen, Mrs. J. E. Finns (Simms), of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Mrs. Virgil Houghtelling, of Bellingham; ten grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Henry Gettman, of Ritzville; four brothers, Jacob and Henry Heimbigner, of Ritzville, John Heimbigner, of Spokane, and Conrad Heimbigner, of Puyallup. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. M. A. P. Keller, Saturday, July 17, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
(From The Bellingham Herald, July 15, 1948) Submitted by Judy York

GREENWALT, Evelyn Elaine, 48, died at her home, 2926 Sunset Dr., Monday (Nov. 26, 1956). She had been a resident of the community for the past 16 years and was a member of Faith Lutheran church. Mrs. Greenwalt is survived by the husband, Alfred and two daughters, Miss Kileen Ann and Miss Judy Elizabeth, all at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kron of Marysville; two brothers, *William Kron of Brahm, Minn. and Ki Kron; a stepbrother, Alden **Solderman, and a niece, Mrs. Patricia Thompson. Mrs. Greenwalt was a graduate of the University of Minnesota and worked at the Bellingham National Bank after coming to Bellingham. Services are pending at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home. (From The Bellingham Herald, November 26, 1956) *Wallace Kron; **Soderman Submitted by Judy York

GREENWALT, John, 1321 Forest St., age 87, passed away Sunday, August 27, 1972. A 43 year resident of this city, Mr. Greenwalt was a retired wheat farmer and was member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Ritzville, Wash. Surviving are 2 sons, Alfred A., city, Marvin C., Ojai, Calif.; 4 daughters, Mrs. Lester (Nathel) Pfannekuchen of Ritzville, Wa., Mrs. Harold (Edna) Oestreich of Aberdeen, Wa., Mrs. James (Ethel) Sims of Albuquerque, N.M., Mrs. Virgil (Martha) Houghtaling of Seattle; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Dena Schultz of Portland, Ore.; 3 brothers, Dave Greenwalt of Wenatchee, George Greenwalt of San Diego, Calif., and Alfred Greenwalt of Olympia, Wash. Services will be conducted by Rev. Duane Thompson, Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, August 29, 1972) Submitted by Judy York

GREER, Beryl "Joyce", born Feb 21, 1921 in Sweetgrass, Montana, to Fred and Della Holtz, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2007 in Bellingham. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Jim in 2003, and a son Neil in 1974. Joyce is survived by her children: David and wife Judy of Douglas, AZ; Linda Nelson of Bellingham; Daniel and wife Carol of Florence, MT; Lloyd and wife Ellen of Ferndale and Libby and husband Martin of Boise, ID. She has 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Joyce and Jim moved to Whatcom County for the second time in 1979 and spent many happy years as snowbirds in Yuma, AZ. Joyce's family was her life. Everyone she met was her friend and received one of her wonderful hugs. One of her other greatest joy's was playing her harmonica to the delight of family and friends. Private family services will be held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Jun 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GREER, Sheldonna – On August 7, at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon, Sheldonna Greer passed away, surrounded by family and friends, after a brief, courageous battle with cancer. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, generous colleague, and visionary educator. Toward the end of her life, she founded and led the Saratoga School, a program within the Stanwood schools to support home-schooled pupils and their parents. Born on January 25, 1950 to Albert and Madlyn Yarcho in Burlington, she grew up on her parents' farm near Big Lake. The second oldest of eight siblings, she was educated in the Sedro-Woolley schools. She studied early childhood education at Western Washington University in Bellingham, and after attaining her BA in 1972, she began teaching. In December 1970, Shelly married Terry Greer. Although she started her teaching career at Meridian Elementary, she and Terry soon joined the Peace Corps and were sent to Woleai, a remote atoll in Micronesia. From 1973 to 1975, they worked there as teacher trainers and took side trips throughout the eastern Pacific – The Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Saipan, Palau, Yap. They took hundreds of photographs of, among other things, laid-back Woleaians building canoes, fishing, or posing for the camera, stone money in Yap, cliffs in Saipan, and city scenes in Baguio City and Taipei. Over the next three decades, slides of these pictures were a seemingly inexhaustible source of stories and insights for family, friends and students. After returning to the U.S., Shelly took a break from teaching to raise her sons. From the mid-1970s to the late 1980s, they lived in Eugene, Lynden, Bainbridge Island, and Bellingham. In Eugene and Bainbridge Island, she was involved with parent-organized daycare co-ops. In Bellingham, she re-started her career in education, first establishing the daycare center at St. Luke's Hospital, then teaching elementary school at the Lummi Tribal School and then in Sedro-Woolley. In 1988, the Greers moved to Camano Island, and Shelly was soon hired at Stanwood Elementary School. At the same time, she became deeply involved in the community, including Camano Chapel, the Stanwood Education Association and the Professional Education Advisory Board at WWU. She also pursued further higher education, including a Masters Degree at Lesley College and a Principal's certification from the prestigious Danforth Educational Leadership Program at the University of Washington. Shelly's professional life was marked by two major innovative projects. The first, which began in the mid-1990s, was a multi-age "School within a school" at Stanwood Elementary. She and four colleagues worked together intensively, with students grouped flexibly, across grade levels, according to individual needs. This arrangement created close relations with her students and their parents, partly because it kept classes intact, with the same group of teachers, from first through fifth grade. It also fostered close friendships between Shelly and her colleagues. Her final major project was the founding of the Saratoga School, a Parent Partner Program within the Stanwood Camano School District that opened in Fall 2004. After several parents approached the district, Shelly took on the task of developing a new program and building support for it. After researching similar programs in other districts, Shelly developed a model that involved designing individual learning plans, advising and consulting with parents, and providing direct instruction on a weekly basis. Previously, the school district had not supported these families. After presenting this concept at community meetings and winning strong support from parents, she won the district's support. The program brought families into the school district by providing more choice, a sense of extended family, and a better experience for students. Now entering its fourth year, Saratoga has around 70 students. Perhaps the most rewarding task in Shelly's life was raising two boys, Ian born in 1976 and Garrett, born in 1980. She was optimistic, had high expectations, and taught them the value of faith, hard work, family, community and social justice. Garrett was on the high school science team, attended his parents' alma mater, and found work as a software programmer in King County. Ian played music in high school, went to college on the East Coast, worked in the trade union movement, did PhD work at Cornell and Cologne, and eventually found work as an academic, together with his wife, Virginia Doellgast, in the UK. Shelly loved visiting her sons, especially when it involved going to Europe, and was extremely enthusiastic about their successes. Shelly spent her free time traveling, gardening, making home improvements, and generally helping out. She could learn any task and do it competently, with the exception, she admitted, of auto repair. She always had time for others, especially children, and loved working in the soil and seeing things grow. She took hurting people into her home for healing, sometimes for several years and always thought of others before herself. At work, at home and in the community, she radiated calm and reason; this intensified in her final weeks, as she comforted worried friends and family members. The many people whose lives she touched miss her immensely. In addition to her mother, husband and sons, she is survived by seven brothers and sisters: Trudi Davis, Roland Yarcho, Bill Yarcho, Angela Benjamin, John Yarcho, Nancy Miller and Darlys Yeager. A funeral service was held Aug. 12 at Camano Chapel on Camano Island.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GREETAN, Alice A., 87, of Bellingham, died May 18, 1995 at her home. She was born April 21, 1908 in North Dakota to Edgerton and Alice (Dixson) Gibson and was a resident of Bellingham for 42 years. She was of pioneer stock, moved from Canada to Montana in 1912 in a horse-drawn covered wagon and was raised on a homestead ranch. At age 18, she taught grades 1 through 8 in a converted granary on the Montana prairie. She lived in a sod shanty as a child and later in a one-room log cabin which she helped build. She married Roy Greetan in Shelby, Montana in 1928. For the next 40 years she travelled extensively in the western U.S., Alaska and Asia. She spent 6 years in Saigon during the Vietnam conflict. She has been an active member of the Bellingham Senior Center for 18 years and enjoyed playing guitar with the Senior Center Band. The band entertained at the Senior Center and many local nursing homes. She also enjoyed fishing, sewing and working in her yard. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Roy Greetan, in April of 1977. She is survived by her sons, Richard Greetan and wife Kay of Bellingham and Donald Greetan and wife Mary of Carlsbad, NM; 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, May 23rd at 1:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Drew of Garden Street United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

GREGORY, Kathy London, age 62, passed away January 23, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. Kathy worked as a teacher in Bellingham, San Juan Island, Bellevue, Anchorage, AK, and Frankfort, IN. She was also a member of Whatcom County NW Singles Club, League of Women Voters and past president of Whatcom Republican Women, holding various positions in state delegations. She is survived by sons Eric and wife Lise Gregory of Wasilla, AK, Mark and wife Beth Gregory of Kasilof, AK, five grandchildren, sister Sandy and husband Rev. Earnest Howard, Jr., of Indiana and numerous other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2006, at 3 p.m. at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church with Rev. Randy Grauer, Rev. Andrew Yee, Rev. Dean Nichols and Rev. Ernie Howard officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jan 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GREIG, Kenneth Karl, age 43, of Bellingham, WA, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 13, 1998. He was born August 21, 1954 in Syracuse, New York. Ken married his beloved wife Susie (Grovogel) Greig on May 19, 1984 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Ken graduated from the New York State Maritime College in 1976 and was a ship captain for ARCO Marine, Inc., recently receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award. He was a very dedicated and loving father, husband and friend who touched the heart of everyone he met. Ken was a very active member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, serving years on the Church Council and as Council President this past year. He (sic) gifts of Hope, Faith and Love remained strong during his four year battle with cancer. Survivors include his wife Susie; son Troy and daughters Heather and Ashley of the family home; parents Ken and Jeanette Greig of New York; brother Glenn of Texas and sister Mrs. Joyce McCarthy of California; an uncle and aunt and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of Ken's life will be held at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1720 Harris Ave., Bellingham on Friday, January 16, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

GRENIER, Helen "Tena" Green, age 88, passed away on May 8, 2005 at her residence in Blaine. She was born April 15, 1917 to Edward and Laura (Reed) Green in White Rock, B.C. and has been a resident of Blaine for 60 years. She loved gardening, was an avid clam digger and beach comber. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Anthony Grenier; sisters Velma Mason, Violet Radcliff; brothers Edward Green, Raymond Green, Stan Green, Robert Green and Woggy Dollen. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, including Elsie (Dood) Point, Harry (Spud) Cooper, Clifford (Coop) Cooper, Henrietta Cooper, Leland (Lee) Cooper and special grandniece, Janine Hillaire, all of Lummi. An evening Prayer Service will be Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at 6 p.m. and a Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 10 a.m. Both services will be at Lummi Neighborhood Facility with traveling missionary, Joanne Hal, Shaker Service officiating.
(From the Bellingham Herald, 12 May 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GRIFFITH, Adolph E., age 71 of Bellingham, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2003. Born March 9, 1932 in Nampa, Idaho to Catherine and Cline Griffith. Adolph is survived by wife Annabelle of 50 years; children Steven, Ann and husband Robert Fobair, Lana Gau, Renee and husband Larry Munn, Tim and wife Deanna, and Denise. He was pre-deceased by son Micheal. Adolph's life was blessed by many brothers, one sister, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Adolph served in the Army during the Korean War. He was active in the DAV, serving as Commander for many years. He was also very active with the Salvation Army Church. He enjoyed fishing and outings with his family. Memorial Service will be held Thursday, November 20 at 1 p.m. at The Salvation Army with Major David Sholen officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Nov 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GRIFFITH, Alice D., passed away May 2, 1996 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born December 21, 1910 in Lexington, Kentucky; grew up in Seattle, WA and married John Marshall Griffith of Bellingham in 1932. He preceded her in death in 1986. Mrs. Griffith worked 22 years for KVOS-TV in a management position. She is survived by two daughters, Diane and husband Ray Eiford of Bellingham; Lee and husband Philip Monroe of Seattle. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Carolyn Griffith. Private family services have been arranged by Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Interment will be at Bayview Cemetery.

GRIFFITH, Leverne K. - Mountlake Terrace resident Leverene K. Griffith died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1993, at the Lynnwood Manor nursing home. She was 79. Graveside services were to be held at 1 p.m. today at Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery. She was born May 1, 1913, in Sylva, N.C., to William and Winnie Robinson. When she was a child, the family moved to Sedro-Woolley, where she graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School and married Elmer King. He preceded her in death in 1973. She later moved to Bellingham, where she lived for five years and married Chester Griffith. He, too, preceded her in death. Mrs. Griffith was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Mount Vernon. Survivors include son Wayne King of Lynnwood; two grandsons; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousin, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Lemley Funeral Home in Sedro-Woolley.

GRIFFITH, Ruth L. - A graveside service for Ruth L. Griffith will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Cedar Lawns Memorial Park in Redmond with Rev. James Totzke officiating. Mrs. Griffith died Saturday, July 5, 1997, at Bayside Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was 92. She was born Feb. 5, 1905, to Robert and Mary Eldridge Warwick in Deming. Mrs. Griffith attended schools in Snoqualmie and received nurses' training at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. After her marriage to Jim Jarrett on Dec. 7, 1929, she lived in Fall City for 28 years. Her husband died in 1957. She married Joseph Griffith on Jan. 28, 1961. He died in 1965. Mrs. Griffith lived in Wichita, Kan., before returning to Fall City in 1961. A librarian, she enjoyed reading, bird watching, gardening and writing. Survivors include son Bill Jarrett of Santa Rosa, Calif., sister Dorothy Warwick of Bellingham and brother Robert Warwick of Redmond. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.

GRIGGS, Isabel H. Griggs, 90, beloved wife and mother passed away peacefully on January 21, 2004 at The Garden House at Merrill Gardens. She was born December 9, 1913 to Charles Walter and Alice Maud Henderson at Eldridge Farm, Bellingham, WA. Isabel was a daughter of pioneers. She was the great granddaughter of Edward and Teresa Eldridge and the granddaughter of John and Isabelle Edens. Isabel married H. Humphrey "Hump" Griggs on July 30, 1938. Isabel graduated from Whatcom High School, attended Scripps College, and graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Art History. She was a member of Monday Club, PEO Chapter AP, Lake Whatcom Garden Club and past president of the Visiting Nurse. Izzy's happiest moments were spent in her garden on Middlefield Road and at her beach cabin on Guemes Island. She was a grand lady! Isabel was preceded in death by her granddaughter Meredith Griggs. She is survived by children Peter H. Griggs (Linda) of Sugarland, TX, Eden G. Johnson (Allan) of Seattle, WA and John H. Griggs (Donel) of Bellingham, WA, grandchildren include, Sarah Hoglum (Rob), Kristin Tebb (Travis), Geoffrey Cardwell (Anna), Stephanie Gettel (Scott) and Steven Griggs, and great grandchildren Jacob, Jordan, Nicholas, William and Henry. Memorial services will be held at the Westford Funeral Home Chapel Friday, February 6, 2004 at 2 p.m.

GROAT, Frank M., age 79 years, passed away at his home, 2008 Wilson Avenue, Saturday, August 5, (1944). Mr. Groat had resided here the past eighteen years and was a millwright. Deceased was a member of the Church of God and of the Odd Fellows Lodge of Aitkin, Minn. Surviving relatives are the widow, Clara M. at home; one son, Frank Groat, at Albany, Ore.; one daughter, Clara Bowen, of this city; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth.

GROENEWEG, William Gerrit - A memorial service for William "Willy" Gerrit Groeneweg of Bellingham will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Hollis Williams officiating. Mr. Groeneweg died Saturday, April 28, 2001 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, following an accident involving a tractor. He was 40. Born Nov. 12, 1960, to Marienus and Janet Groeneweg in Lethbridge, he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Lethbridge, a diplomas in Christian studies from Regent College/University of British Columa and a scholar of theology from Aaape Seminary. Mr. Groeneweg worked as a bookbinder and also as a supply minister at Clearbrook Lutheran Church near Lynden. Mr. Groeneweg had storied published in Cricket Magazine and other children's publications. Survivors include his wife, of the family home; parents, brother Joe Groeneweg and sister Patti Groeneweg, all of Alberta; and two nieces. Arrangements were by Martin Bros. Funeral Chapel of Lethbridge.

GROESBECK, Sina Florence Gilbert, "Babe" 91, was born Nov. 24, 1905 to Wesley Burrell Gilbert and Emma Glendora Dukes of Seattle, Wa., died peacefully July 10, 1997. She was preceded in death by her siblings Ethel Dupar, Myrtle Bulmer, Cora Hartwig, Esther Bordner, Melle Sheets, and Raymond Gilbert. She married Clarence Lyman Groesbeck on Christmas Day, 1927, and they were sealed in the Oakland LDS Morman Temple October, 1973. She was the loving mother of Jerry Lyman (Janis), Dr. Clarence Jess (Dianne), and Lawrence Gilbert (Ginny) and Terry Lee Groesbeck. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren and 19 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday, July 14th at 2 p.m. at Pudy & Walters at Floral Hills, Lynnwood, WA.

GROVER, Iva Sue of Bellingham died Saturday, July 19, 1997, in Tacoma. She was 56. A memorial service will be held in September. Born June 21, 1941, in Eau Claire, Wis., she grew up on a farm in Granger and graduated from high school there. In spite of health problems resulting from polio she suffered as a teen-ager, Ms. Grover received a bachelor's degree from the University of Puget Sound and a master's degree in library science from the University of Washington. She worked as a librarian at Granger Junior High School and at Whatcom Community College for 23 years, retiring in 1996. She was named in "Who's Who of American Women 1997-1998." Ms. Grover enjoyed free-lance writing, weaving, photography and traveling. She recently returned from a trip to Singapore, Japan and Hawaii. She was preceded in death by her mother and brothers. Survivors include sisters Janet Twombly of Granger and Elissa Simonson of Seaside, Ore., and numerous nieces and nephews.

GROVES, Monte LaVerne, 20, of Bellingham (died) Friday (May 18, 1962). Monte lived in the Custer Community for 17 years and was graduated from Ferndale High School. He was a member of Custer Methodist Church. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Thordis J. Groves of Bellingham; three sisters, Mrs. Elaine Johnson and Miss Ilene Groves, both of Seattle, and Mrs. Marlene Young of Ferndale; also grandmother, Mrs. Frances Groves of Bellingham and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gunder Rust of Ferndale. Numerous other relatives. Funeral services were held in Moles' Funeral Home Monday with the Rev. John Mathone officiating. Final resting place is Enterprise Cemetery.
(From the Ferndale Record of May 24, 1962) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GUDBRANSON, Harold, age 90 of Bellingham, WA, passed away Sept. 28, 2002 in Blaine, WA. He was born Nov. 6, 1911. Harold graduated from Whatcom High School in 1932 and married Patricia Tekip in Seattle in 1935. He was a goldminer in Juneau, AK from 1936-1942 and worked for Peter Pan Seafoods for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his son Randi Gudbranson in 2001, daughter Kay Kipp in 2000, and daughter Bonnie Seavers in 1997. He is survived by his wife Patricia Gudbranson of Bellingham, 2 grandchildren; Tye Kipp and Jamie Kipp; 2 great-grandchildren, Troy Kipp and Jay Kipp, son-in-law Don Kipp, sister-in-law Ruth Gudbranson, sister-in-law Yvonne Gudbranson and many nieces and nephews.

GUDBRANSON, Larry Gene (Capt. USN Retired ) former resident of Bellingham, WA passed away June 7, 2017 incGig Harbor, WA. Larry was born August 12, 1929 and grew up in Bellingham, WA. He graduated fromcBellingham High School and earned his degree (BS Economics ) from Western Washington College. Larry metcLora Snider while they both worked at The Bellingham Herald. They married in 1952. Larry entered the UnitedcStates Navy and served proudly as a supply officer. Captain Gudbranson retired from the Navy in 1976 andcmoved to Manchester, WA in 1977 where he resided with Lora until she passed away in 2000. Captain Gudbranson is survived by his son Brian Gudbranson, his daughter Lori Haggerty and her husband Steve, hiscgranddaughter Brianne Haggerty, as well as his brothers Bruce and Denny Gudbranson and cousin Joanne.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jun 2017) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GUDBRANSON, Lora E. – A memorial service for Lora E. (Snider) Gudbranson of Port Orchard, formerly of Whatcom County, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard. Inurnment will be in Port Orchard. Mrs. Gudbranson died of complications caused by pancreatic cancer on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000 at her home. She was 67. Born April 6, 1933 to Arlo and Louise Snider in Bellingham, she attended elementary school at what is now Western Washington University. Mrs. Gudbranson attended Bellingham High School and graduated in 1951 from Helen Bush High School in Seattle. She earned a bachelor's degree in 1977 from Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio and earned her master's degree in 1988 from Antioch College in Seattle. Mrs. Gudbranson worked in classifieds for The Bellingham Herald in 1952, where she met her future husband, Larry Gudbranson. They were married Sept 13, 1952 in Bellingham. Mrs. Gudbranson worked as physical therapist for 22 years and retired in 1999. She enjoyed sailing and studying genealogy. Survivors include her husband of the family home; son Brian Gudbranson of Bellingham; daughter Lory Haggerty of Gig Harbor; brothers Jack Snider of Portland, Ore., and Howard Snider of Mankato, Minn.; and one grandchild. Arrangements are by Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home of Oregon.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Nov 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GUDBRANSON, Nancy Ann Robinson - Graveside services for Nancy Ann Robinson Gudbranson, 56, of 3017 Cottonwood Ave., will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Gwen G. Norment officiating. Mrs. Gudbranson died Tuesday (Aug. 20, 1991) in Paramount, Calif. She was born Feb. 26, 1935, in Bellingham. She alternated living in Bellingham and California. Mrs. Gudbranson worked as a licensed food service supervisor in Bellingham for more than 20 years. She was a member of VFW Auxiliary in Lakewood, Calif. She married Edward Gudbranson Jr. on Sept. 25, 1977, in Bellingham. He survives her at the family home. Other survivors include three sons, Joseph R. Nix Jr. of Seattle, Jay A. Adams of Bellingham and John Michael Nix of Seattle; three daughters, Bette Nix-Cole of Bellingham, Sue Nix-Dolan of Bellingham and Terri R. Francisco of Long Beach, Calif.; two brothers, Ellis Robinson of Arlington and Peter O. Robinson of Bellingham; a twin sister, Betty Robinson-Hickey of Bellingham, and two other sisters, Verna Mosley of Bellingham and Marion Brown of Lakewood, Calif.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

GUDDE, Hazel E., born March 26, 1919, in Kansas, passed away November 17, 1996, at Wenatchee Hospital. Hazel and her husband Sylvester moved to Bellingham where they lived for 25 years prior to moving to Ephrata, WA, where they lived since. Hazel was preceded in death by her eldest son, Henry Gudde and is survived by her husband Sylvester Gudde, a son Herman Gudde, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

GUDIE, George Gordon, formerly of Lynden, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997, at Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was 83. No service will be held. Born Jan. 24, 1914 to Otto Augustus and Emma Horstman Gudie in LaCrosse, Wis., he married Thelma Farmer March 30, 1955, in Reno, Nev. Mr. Gudie served in the U.S. Marines and Army during World War II and the Koran War. He was deputy sherif of Whatcom County from 1960 to 1970. He was preceded in death by his wife, two brothers and one sister. Survivors include sons George Gudie of Sacramento, Calif., and Scott Gudie of Florida, foster daughter Frances LeClaire of Ferndale, brother John Gudie of California, a sister of California, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.

GUILD, Elmer C. passed away at home on February 28, 2006, after a long illness. He was 73 years old. Elmer is survived by his wife Fran; brother Dean; sons Jeff and Michael; stepchildren Jerry, Richard and Pam; and numerous grandchildren. At his request, there will be no service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Mar 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GUDMUNDSON, Bogi - A service of remembrance for Bogi "Bob" Gudmundson of Blaine will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Grace Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Dennis Wildermuth officiating. Mr. Gudmundson died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center. He was 88. Born July 19, 1911, to Finbogi and Gudrun (Eiriksson) Gudmundson in Akra, N.D., he had been a Whatcom County resident since 1946. On Aug. 14, 1937, he married Sigga Gudjonson in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She died earlier this year. Mr. Gudmundson worked as a mechanic at a shipyard, auto shops and the U.S. Border Patrol. Mr. Gudmundson was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and the Blaine Senior Center. He performed music at the center and sang in the center's choir. He enjoyed music and playing the fiddle and saxophone and spending winters in Arizona with his wife. One great-grandchild preceded him in death. Survivors include son Robert Gudmundson of Birch Bay daughters Myrna Johnson of Custer and Marlys Alberts of Abbotsford, B.C. brothers Stanley and Halldor Gudmundson, both of Saskatchewan 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel of Blaine.

GUDMUNDSON, Elsie Evelyn, 93, passed away in Ketchikan, Alaska on August 25, 2007. She was born Elsie Evelyn Meyer to Zona and Karl Meyer in Spokane, Washington on March 28, 1914. She attended elementary and high school there and later met and married Halli Gudmundson July 20, 1937. In the early 1940s Halli and Elsie moved to Whatcom County in Washington where they started a farm on the Smith Road. Elsie graduated from Western Washington University with a degree in Education. She taught in the Head Start program on the Lummi Reservation and later in the Ferndale School District. Both were very active in the First Baptist Church in Bellingham, Washington until they moved to Ketchikan, Alaska in 1996. Elsie loved a good mystery, enjoyed gardening, writing, reading, cooking, caring for her family and spending time with her grandchildren. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband Halli Gudmundson, her parents, her brothers Ernest and Harold Meyer, sister and best friend Leona Chambers. Elsie is survived by daughter Marcia and husband Don Kenoyer of Ketchikan and her four grandchildren Don Kenoyer and son Henry of Seattle, Washington, Halli Kenoyer and Tim Barry and their children Aairyn, Brieshan and Sullivan of Ketchikan and Juneau, Alaska, Ed Kenoyer of Seattle, Joe Kenoyer and wife Ruth and children Cory and Kelly of Salem, Oregon as well as many nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed. We loved her.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Sep 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GUDMUNDSON, Magnus (Mac) passed away quietly Tuesday April 22nd 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital. Born January 2nd, 1924 in Iceland, he emigrated to Canada 6 months later with parents Thordur and Klara, Uncle Magnus Magnusson and older sister Sigrid, eventually settling in Point Roberts, Washington, where they grew up, joined by younger brother Matthew and sister Elinore in time. Preceded in death by beloved wife Joan and daughter Julia, he is survived by Sigrid of Mt. Vernon, Matthew of Bellingham, and Elinore of Pt. Roberts; sons Lee, of Bellingham, Eric of Erie, PA, and John of Greeley, CO; much loved step daughter and special friend Sandy Wenzl and her husband Tom, Joan's daughter Dale Ann and son Tom and many other living family members. A graduate of Western Washington University, Magnus retired from the Blaine School District after many years as a teacher. Mac enjoyed commercial fishing as a young man, and later grew to love gardening and golf and was an active member of the Elks Club. He will be sorely missed. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 28, 1997 at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

GUESS, John B. - Former Alaska resident and Bellingham resident John B. Guess, 41, died May 31, 2005, in Bellingham, Washington. John was born Jan. 27, 1964, in Anchorage. He grew up in Anchorage and Juneau, graduating from Steller Secondary School in 1982. After high school, John attended Lewis & Clark College and he graduated in 1986 with degrees in English and Music. During his time at Lewis & Clark, he attended the Gonzaga University program in Florence, Italy. He then went on to Gonzaga, receiving a Masters in Counseling Psychology. John later worked as a social worker and counselor in Spokane, Washington, and then in Bellingham. John enjoyed the outdoors, music, literature & writing, debating politics, gardening, a good laugh, and helping others. His family wrote, "We love John, we miss John, and we're deeply saddened by his death. We will remember him as a gentle soul with strong opinions about life and the way the world and people should be - and as a person who was always there for his family and friends. We will miss him greatly." John was preceded in death by his parents, Carolyn and Gene Guess. He is survived by his longtime companion, Laurie Rossman of Bellingham; his brothers and sisters-in-law Carl Guess and Katy Lloyd, Philip Guess and Alice Ikeda, all of Seattle; his sister and brother-in-law Gretchen Guess and Jeff Tyson of Anchorage; his step-father Chuck Sitkin of Seattle; his step-brother Jon Sitkin and his wife Shari Mays of Bellingham; his step-sister Suzanne Gitre and her husband Bob Gitre of San Diego, California; and his nephews and nieces Biley and Greta Guess; Carolyn Tyson Guess; Logan Sitkin; and Katie, Tommy, and Liza Gitre. Services will be held in Bellingham on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, with a visitation from 10 a.m. to noon at Jones|Moles Funeral Home, 2465 Lakeway Drive, and a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Hearth Catholic Church on 1110 14th Street with a reception to follow. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jun 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

GUFFEY, Lloyd V., 70, died unexpectedly May 11, 1997, at his home in Edmonds. He was born in Langley, WA on August 3, 1926. He served in the Army during the Korean War where he was awarded the Silver Star for Valor. He later became of Commerical Fisherman, which led to his long career in Seafood Processing. Lloyd became Vice President of Production for Peter Pan Seafood and retired in 1993 after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Harbor Club, Northwest Canners Assoc. and Langley Masonic Lodge 218. A loving and devoted husband, Father and Grandfather, he leaves his Wife of 41 years, Jenny, 4 children; Son Glenn & Wife Carol of Edmonds, Daughters Janelle and Husband Jr. Rocili, and Jenine and Husband Nestor Elgarico, all of King Cove, Alaska, & Daughter Denise and Husband Jens Fjortoft of Lynnwood, 8 Granddaughters, 1 Grandson, and numerous nieces, nephews, & cousins. Lloyd will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends. Memorial service is Friday, May 16, at 2:30 p.m. at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. West, Edmonds. Private interment. Arrangements Beck's Funeral Home, Edmonds, WA.

GULICK, Clinton E. of Bellingham, WA, passed away Saturday, December 20, 1997, at his home, 2609 W. Maplewood, #113, in Bellingham. He was 59 and a lifetime county resident. Clint was born June 13, 1938, in Bellingham, to Clinton E. and Gladys E. (Driggitt) Gulick, the youngest of their 6 children. He married Patricia Jean Greco on May 24, 1974, in Mount Vernon, WA. Clint was a U.S. Army veteran. He worked for 17 years with Tri-County Engine; for the last five years, he was owner of Bellingham Engine & Equipment Co. He was predeceased by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Patricia of Bellingham; daughters, Kathleen and husband Sean Peters of Oak Harbor, WA, Misty and husband Ron Fayette of Bellingham; Terry Jean Welch of Arlington, Toni and husband Richard Johnson of Arkansas; and Lori Sue Gulick; sons Clinton Edwin Gulick of Bellingham, Vernon Lee Gulick of Granite Falls, WA; 10 grandchildren, Tyler Matthew and Sydney Peters, Brianne Fayette, Alexandria, Brianna, Robbie, Trisha and Charley Kay; brother Clayton Gulick of Bellingham; sisters, Adele Whitford, Mildred Martin, and Terry Maberry, all of Bellingham; and Wanda Elmore of Mt. Rainier, WA; special cousin and friend Richard Gulick; and several nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law. Clint had a dream to own a business. For 5 years, he owned and operated Bellingham Engine and Equipment Co. There were few boats in Bellingham and Blaine Harbors that he didn't work on. He loved the water and the boats. He felt a sense of freedom, not a care or worry when he was on those boats. He took great pride in his work. Each boat was a challenge for him, some tougher that others, but he would not rest until he was satisfied that it ran right. He was a number one mechanic, father, grandfather, and most of all husband, and will be greatly missed by a lot of people. Memorials will go toward the purchase of a bench in his honor to be located at the Bellingham Marina. A Memorial Service will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 26, 1997, at the Sawtooth Dock next to the Bellingham Yacht Club. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

GULSETH, Edith Marie, born Sept. 12, 1918, passed away May 16, 2005, in Bellingham. Edith spent her final years with her friends at Orchard Park. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Gulseth and daughter Janice Hehr. She is survived by her son Ronald Gulseth, son-in-law Ken Hehr, granddaughter Lori Waters and great-granddaughters Rhiannon and Cassandra Waters.

GUNDLACH, Ida - Word reached here Tuesday of the death of Mrs. Ida Marie Gundlach, aged 82, at her home in Port Angeles on Saturday last. She had been ill for several weeks. Funeral services were held in that city on Monday and interment was made at Washelli Mausoleum in Seattle Tuesday morning. Mrs. Gundlach resided in Blaine with her husband, the late Dr. L. W. Gundlach, and family for many years, removing to Port Angeles some 20 years ago. Dr. Gundlach headed the old State Bank of Blaine during his residence here. Surviving relatives are the two daughters, Mrs. Devillo Lewis and Mrs. William Wolten, both residing at Port Angeles. Deceased has many old friends in Blaine who regret to learn of her passing.
(From The Blaine Journal, December 12, 1935) Submitted by John Rauch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

GUSTAFSON, Charles (Chuck) died March 3, 1997 at home in Glacier. Born July 12, 1927, in Brooklyn, NY, Chuck Gustafson lived in NJ, MA, FL, and CA before being transferred to Vancouver, B.C., where he lived for 14 years. In Vancouver, after retiring from Sea Land Corp. he and his wife, Margi, founded and ran a successful transportation business moving ocean freight containers from the Ports in Seattle to the Port of Vancouver. A wonderful singer, Mr. Gustafson was a long time member of The Society of the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Singing in America. Currently, he was the President of the Bellingham Blend Chapter and an avid participant singing bass or baritone as needed. A resident of Whatcom County since 1988, he has been the Administrative Caretaker of Mt. Baker Rim Community Club in Glacier for the past 7 years. In addition to his wife, Margi, of Glacier, he leaves daughters Carol Henderson, Barbara Creech, and Lois Wullenweber, grandchildren Shawn and Alison, of California; and step daughters Ellen Supplee and Gaye Alegria, step grandchildren Alissa, Jordan, Ryan and Jake, of Oregon. Chuck was a friend to all, and will be sorely missed by his many, many friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 8, at 5:30 in the Mt. Baker Rim Clubhouse with Pastor Jim Williams of Maple Falls officiating. Arrangements made through Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, and the Memorial Society of B.C.

GUTHRIE, Minnie of Bellingham died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1997, at St. Francis Extended Health Care. She was 95. A private service will be held. Her ashes will be placed in Greenacres Memorial Park. Born Nov. 2, 1901, in Cleveland, she was a local resident since 1937. Mrs. Guthrie was a member of First Baptist Church in Ferndale. Survivors include son Dick Guthrie of Ferndale, daughter Lois Pomeroy of Sumas and brothers Bill Schimmelman of Fort Myers, Fla., and Albert Schimmelman of Cleveland. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.

GUZZI, Joseph C., formerly of Bellingham, died Sunday, July 20, 1997, in San Diego, Calif. He was 83. A private family service will be held in San Diego. Mr. Guzzi's ashes will be scattered in the Pacific Ocean with those of his wife Helen. Mr. Guzzi was born Jan. 3, 1914, in New York City. He married Helen May Roach Aug. 1, 1936, and moved to San Diego with their three daughters in 1951. He moved to Bellingham after the death of his wife in 1987. He lived in Bellingham until 1992, when he moved back to San Diego to live with his oldest daughter. Survivors include three daughters: Judy Coffelt and Pat Frank, both of San Diego, and Joann Pollock of Bellingham; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

GWINNER, Fred G. - A graveside service for Fred G.Gwinner of Bellingham will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating and rites by Bellingham Bay Masonic Lodge No. 44. Mr. Gwinner died Tuesday, April 15, 1997, at St. Francis Extended Health Care. He was 95. Born April 19, 1901, to George and Mary Magnus Gwinner in Macon, Mo., he lived in Whatcom County for 65 years. He married Ada Lee Fuller on Dec. 7, 1921, in Macon. A member of Bellingham Bay Masonic Lodge No. 44 and Plumbers & Pipefitters union Local 40, Mr. Gwinner enjoyed gardening and children. He was preceded in death by sons Melvin D. Gwinner in 1988 and Marvin Gwinner in 1991, brother Leonard Gwinner in 1980 and sister Clara Cress in 1992.

GWINNER, Marvin E., 64, 494 W. King Tut Rd., Bellingham, passed away September 10, 1991 at his home. He was born February 5, 1927 in Macon County, Missouri. Mr. Gwinner was a machinist at Automotive Parts & Service, retiring in 1988 and taught Automotive Rebuild at BVTI night school. Marvin's many interests included camping, fishing, boating and sharing his awe and appreciation for nature with his family and friends. He was initiated into the Masonic Lodge April 15, 1966; Raised to Sublime Degree as Master Mason on October 21, 1966; Worshipful Master Bellingham Bay Lodge #44 F&AM in 1974 and 1986; Grand Bible bearer in 1976 in the Grand Lodge of Washington; Deputy of the Grand Master in 1981 and 1982; Assistant Grand Lecturer in 1990. Mr. and Mrs. Gwinner met and married in 1950 in Seattle, WA. Survivors are his wife Betty Gwinner of the family home; son, Kerry Gwinner of Ferndale; daughters, Kathy and husband Mark Mays of Lynnwood, WA., Julie and husband Mike St. Pierre of Bellingham, Bonny and husband Mark Swiecki of British Columbia, Pam and husband Jim McCauley of Bellingham; parents, Fred and Ada Gwinner of Lynden;10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his brother, Melvin Gwinner of Lynden. Marvin was dearly loved and will be missed by his family and many close friends. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 13, 1991 at Greenacres Cemetery with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating and the Masonic Ritualistic Service will be done by the Officers of Bellingham Bay Lodge #44 F&AM. Arrangements and services under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

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