WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     KEN - KEYS

KENCHTEL, Agnes, age 77 years, of Blaine, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, December 1, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Knechtel is survived by one son, Herbert K. of Chicago, Ill.; two daughters, Mrs. Ann Rice, of Woodinville, and Mrs. Effie Robillard of Seattle. Funeral services were conducted Monday, December 3, at 10 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck funeral home with the Rev. Fr. Robert Webb, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

KENDALL, Addison A., age 71, of 903 Key St., passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, April 14, (1959). Mr. Kendall had resided in Bellingham for the past 27 years and was a retired planning mill foreman for Bloedel Dovovan, Larson and Columbia Valley Mills. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Mattie L. Kendall of the family one; one daughter, Mrs. Joyce Oiness of this city; five sons, Allan of Bremerton, Clifford of Minam, Ore., Clyde of Royal City, Wash., Maynard of this city, Captain Robert Kendall of the U. S. Air Force, Dayton, Ohio; 18 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roy Kendall of Marysville, and George Kendall of Wichita, Kan.; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 17, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Arthur E. Bezanson officiating. Interment Bay View. Active pall bearers will be Mr. Kendall's four sons and will include Fed Leamer and Merlin Oiness. Honorary pall bearers will be John McMann, Chris Nelson, Art Schalow, James F. Moore, Norman Raynor and Robert T. Moore.

KENDALL, Clinton E., age 72, of 2201 King St., passed away at home Sunday, June 1, (1958). Mr. Kendall was a retired farmer; had resided in Whatcom County for the past 33 years; was a member of the Welcome Grange and the Methodist Church. Survivors are his widow, Sylvia, at home; two sons, Roy C., of Everson and Harry F., of Spokane; one daughter, Mrs. Violet L. Landry, of Spokane; 8 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Alice Smith, of Wilmington, Calif. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. James B. Hughes Wednesday, June 4, at 1:30 p.m. final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

KENDALL, Elaine L. – There will be no services for Elaine L. (Ivester) Kendall of Bellingham. Mrs. Kendall died Thursday, May 25, 2000 while visiting family in Wichita, Kan. She was 71. Mrs. Kendall was born March 15, 1929 to Orvile and Elva (Ivester) Ferry in Maple Falls. Survivors include her husband, Harry Kendall, of the family home; son Bradley R. Kendall of Seabrook, Texas; daughters Diane Murray of Blaine and Rebecca J. Haskins of Chanute, Kan.; brother Frank Ferry of Mukilteo; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Downing & Lahey Mortuary of Wichita.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 May 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

KENDALL, Roy Hobson, age 65, 2631 Utter Street, passed away in Mesa, Arizona Friday, November 15, (1963). Mr. Kendall was a fifty year resident of this City, where he was a Supervisor for Permanente Cement Co. for many years prior to his retirement. He was a member and Elder of the First Christian Church. Survivors are his widow, Jewell B.; one son, George L. Kendall, Chaplain, U.S.A.F., Lincoln, Nebraska; one grandson, Daniel Kendall and three brothers, Hugh of Longview; Linn of Port Angeles and Joe of Cathlament. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. James York Friday, November 22 at 3 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

KENDALL, Viola R., age 74, of Maple Falls, passed away in a Ferndale rest home Tuesday, July 24, (1962) following an extended illness. A native of Kansas, she had moved to the Maple Falls area in 1935. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Bellingham. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Glenn Traylor of Sumas, Mrs. Monroe Johnson of Bellingham; three brothers, Roy Brown of Seattle, Charles Brown of Bellingham and Gordon Brown of Hemet, Calif., also five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, Saturday, July 28, at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Ben Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Sumas Cemetery.

KENEALY, Harold R., age 80, resident of 516 N. 1st St. Mt. Vernon passed away Tues., Nov. 13, 1979 at the Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood. He was born at Nova Scotia, Oct. 12, 1899. He was married to Daphe I Mitchell in Mt. Vernon, Jan. 29, 1927. She preceded him in death, August 3rd, 1978. He was involved in farming in Mt. Vernon for many years, where he was a grower of flower bulbs. Very active and dedicated member of the Mt. Vernon I.O.O.F. Lodge, where he held many offices and was awarded the Meritious Jewel from the Grand Lodge. He served as past Grand Master for the State of Washington. Survivors are 2 daughters: Daphe Jo "Jody" Sanders of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Crystal Lehman of Bellingham. 1 sister Mrs. Marion Nelson of Mt. Vernon, 1 brother, Edward of Sun City, Calif. 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. 1 brother preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at the Kern Funeral Chapel, Sat. Nov. 17, at 1 p.m. with Reverend D. Robert Devin of the First Christian Church. Interment will follow at the Mt. Vernon I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the I.O.O.F. Retirement home, Walla Walla or to your favorite charity.

KENISTON, Glenn W., age 68, of 208 W. Illinois St., passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, July 11, (1961). Mr. Keniston had recently been associated with the County Assessor's Office as a draftsman, and for many years had previously been with Columbia Valley. He was a past master of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F.&A.M.; a member of the Scottish and York Rite Bodies; was past district deputy to the Grand Masonic Lodge of the State of Washington; was grand representative to Arkansas of State Grand Masonic Lodge; past worthy patron of Sehome Chap. No. 17, O.E.S.; past royal patron of Bellingham Court No. 25, Amaranth; a member of the White Shrine and held honorary memberships in many of the Courts of Amaranth in British Columbia which he helped organize. Surviving relatives are his widow, Minnie, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Harry Adkins and two granddaughters, all of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Fr. W. Robert Webb and officers of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F.&A.M., Friday, July 14, at 3 p.m. Cremation.

KENNA, James G., age 83, former resident of Park in Whatcom Co. passed away Sat. Oct. 1, (1977) in a Sedro Woolley Nursing Home. He was born July 12, 1894 in Deer River, Minnesota & came to Washington in 1900. He presently made his home at Blanchard. Mr. Kenna was an Army Veteran of WWI serving in France & had been a military chauffeur for Gen. John Pershing. He was a retired commercial fisherman. He had never married. Surviving are 1 sister, Dea Brown of Sedro Woolley. 1 brother, Joseph Kenna of Mt. Vernon. 2 nieces & 2 nephews. Graveside services will be held at 12 noon Tues. Oct. 4 at Evergreen Cemetery in Everett, Father Joseph Kenna of Ellensburg will officiate. Arrangements under the direction of Hulbush Funeral Home in Burlington.

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KENNEDY, Agnes Ann, aged 32 years, passed away at a Seattle hospital Wednesday evening, April 7, (1943). Mrs. Kennedy was a former resident of Bellingham and is a member of the Assumption Church. Surviving relatives are the husband, Charles Kennedy; the father, Edwin Dwyer, Winner, South Dakota; two brothers, W. E. Dwyer, Colome, South Dakota, and Emmitt Dwyer of the U.S. Army stationed in New Guinea; two sisters, Mrs. C. F. Will, Omaha, Neb., and Mrs. James Montague, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and an aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. W. Pitman, Dalton, Neb. Numerous other relatives. The body rests at the Homer Mark Mortuary. Services will be conducted within the Church of the Assumption, Saturday, April 10, at 9 a.m. with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. G. Stafford officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery.

KENNEDY, Anne M., age 67 years, of 2205 Young Street, passed away Friday, Nov. 13, (1953) following a brief illness. Mrs. Kennedy had lived in Bellingham her entire lifetime and was a member of the Church of the Assumption, the Altar Society, the Rebekah Lodge, No. 43, the D. A. V. Auxiliary No. 19, and was president of the Gold Star Mothers. She leaves to survive two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Wahl and Mrs. Lloyd E. Streubel, both of Bellingham; six grandchildren, Terrance, Richard and Edward Wahl and Michael, Gene and Paul Streubel; two great-grandsons, Timothy and James Wahl; two brothers, Charles P. Marsh, of Bellingham, and James C. Marsh of Point Roberts; one sister, Mrs. E. A. McGreeney, of Renton, Wash. Rosary will be recited Monday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Requiem Mass will be said Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 10 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption, with Rev. Bernard Cremer celebrant. Interment Bay View Cemetery.

KENNEDY, Anthony W., age 90 years, of 2532 Keesling, passed away Monday, Jan. 14, (1957) following a lingering illness. Mr. Kennedy had resided in Bellingham for the past 59 years, and was a member of the Church of the Assumption and the Holy Name Society, and a retired longshoreman and boom man. He leaves to survive two sons, Martin J. and Charles A., both of this city; one daughter, Mrs. Winnifred Lewis of Seattle; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Rose O'Leary, of New Brunswick, Canada, and Mrs. Mary Danforth, of Waterville, Maine. Rosary will be said Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem Mass will be celebrated Thursday, Jan. 17, at 9:30 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption, pastor officiating. Interment, Bay View.

KENNEDY, Cecilia F. (Kelly), age 65 of 920 Virginia St. passed away Mon. Dec. 4, 1978. Mrs. Kennedy had been a resident of Bellingham for many years, and was retired from the B'ham laundry. She leaves to survive her husband Charles of the family home, 1 son Robert Moxey, 1 daughter, Louise Moxey both of Vancouver, B.C. 4 grandchildren, a stepson, Tim Kennedy of Tacoma, a step-daughter, Colleen Blankenship of Champaign, Ill. 2 sisters Mrs. Jean Staber and Mrs. Christine Wade both of Vancouver, B.C. Several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Mon. Dec. 11, at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating cremation.

KENNEDY, Charles A. "Charlie" age 83, longtime resident of Bellingham, died September 7, 1997 at St. Francis Extended Care. Mr. Kennedy was born on March 8, 1914 in Bellingham to Anthony and Martha (Kitching) Kennedy. He was raised in Bellingham, attended Assumption School and graduated from Whatcom High School in 1933. During WWII, he served in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific. During the early 1950's, Charlie worked in the grocery business. He then went to work for the Bellingham Water Department where he was a heavy equipment operator until his retirement. Mr. Kennedy was a member of the Elks Lodge and the V.F.W. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Tim and Nancy Kennedy of Tacoma, Washington; daughter Colleen S. Kennedy of Salt Lake City, Utah; sister Winifred Lewis of Seattle and Winifred's children Dick, Mickey and Kathleen. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 1997 at Westford Funeral Home, 1301 Broadway, Bellingham, Washington. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

KENNEDY, Darrel L., age 42 of 2523 Utter St., passed away Monday, September 19, (1966). Mr. Kennedy had been a resident for the past 5 years and was a veteran of WW II and a member of the DAV No. 19. Survived by his wife, Mrs. Edith A.; 1 son, Roger L.; 3 daughters, Shirley, Charlene and Sherry all at home; his mother, Mrs. Fay Mehrens of Omaha, Neb.; 2 brothers, Kenneth, city and Wayne of Omaha. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 22 at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Paul Cantelon, pastor of the Calvary Temple officiating. Interment Greenacres.

KENNEDY, Dora May, 87, formerly of 604 11th St., died Thursday (Nov. 6, 1981) in Olympia, where she had been living for several years. She was born Oct. 24, 1894, in Minnesota. She was a member of the Marietta Grange. She is survived by a stepson, a brother, a sister and four grandchildren. Her husband Frank and a son Leroy preceded her in death. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Local arrangements are by Veroske, Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Nov 1981) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

KENNEDY, Elizabeth, wife of John Angus Kennedy, of Richmond Beach, Wash., passed away at the family residence Thursday, Oct. 23, (1952) at the age of 75 years, following a lingering illness. Besides her husband, Mrs. Kennedy leaves to survive her one daughter, Mrs. Ella Mae Jerns and one granddaughter, Patricia, of Bellingham, also one son, Angus Kennedy, of Richmond Beach; one brother, Herbert Harter, of Marysville, Wash., and a cousin, Jane Day, of Seattle. Mrs. Kennedy was a member of the Congregational Church, of Richmond Beach, Wash. The remains will lie in state in the chapel of Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home from Saturday, Oct. 25, until Tuesday Oct. 28. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. from the Congregational Church, of Richmond Beach, Wash., with the Rev. Forrester officiating. Final resting place Evergreen Memorial Park, Seattle.

KENNEDY, Elmer Albert, age 63 of Lone Prairie, B.C., formerly of Bellingham, passed away Friday Oct. 13, 1978. Mr. Kennedy was a member of Calvary Temple. He is survived by his wife, Beryl, 2 sons, Dean of Spokane, Gary of Burlington, 2 daughters, Mrs. Sharon Mitchel of LaGrande, Oregon, Mrs. Eileen Lamm, City, 8 grandchildren, 2 brothers, Ivan of Spokane, Vincel of Vernonia, Oregon, 2 sisters, Mrs. Flossie Smythe, City, Mrs. Elsie Dorsing, Stanwood. Services Thursday Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Paul Cantelon officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

KENNEDY, Evelyn Dorothy, age 47, of 1467 Meridian Rd., passed away at home Saturday, Feb. 24, (1962). A 15 year resident of Bellingham, Mrs. Kennedy was a member of the Calvary Temple. Survivors are her husband, Elmer; two sons, Dean and Garry, at home; two daughters Eileen at home and Mrs. Sharon Quimby of Laurel; one grandchild; parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Linder of Bellingham; three brothers, Stanley Linder of Lucille, Idaho, Kenneth Linder of Hoquiam and Don Linder of Lynden; three sisters, Mrs. Bernice Manning and Mrs. Harriett Myers, both of Bellingham and Mrs. Marjorie Simpson of Alderwood Manor. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Paul D. Cantelon Thursday, March 1, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn Cemetery.

KENNEDY, Frank L., age 77, of 3903 Bancroft Rd. Funeral services will be Thurs. May 9 at 3 p.m. Greenacres Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen, Central Lutheran Church officiating. Cremation, Inurnment Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Kennedy passed away Sun. May 5, 1985. A Whatcom County lifetime resident he was a member of BPO Elks Lodge No. 194 and survived by his wife Lydia; son, Jerry & wife Zelda Kennedy of Port Townsend, Wa.; 2 daughters, Shirley Monroe of Kodiak, Alaska, Barbara & husband Thomas Poirier of Sedro Woolley; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Jones Funeral Home & Crematorium. [born June 7, 1907 at Marietta.]

KENNEDY, Frank Thomas, age 68, of 605 11th Street, passed away in a local hospital Monday, April 20, (1953). Mr. Kennedy had resided in this community for the past 64 years, and had been employed as a carpenter and fisherman. He was a life member of the Marietta Grange, a member of the Shipwright's Union, and the Fishermen and Allied Workers Division, I.L.W.U., Local 3-3. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Dora Kennedy, at the family home; a son, Frank L. Kennedy, of Marietta; a step-son, LeRoy Birdsell, of Blaine; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Jack Walden and officers of the Marietta Grange, Thursday, April 23, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

KENNEDY, George, age 73 years, 901 Forest Street, passed away at a local hospital, Monday, May 20, (1946). Mr. Kennedy had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past thirty-four years and leaves to survive one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Harrington, Vancouver, B.C., and three brothers in the United States. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held Friday, May 24, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. James Martyn Wilson officiating. Cremation.

KENNEDY, Gordon Martin "Ken" of Bellingham died at home of cancer Saturday, April 19, 1997. He was 74. At his request, no service will be held. Born April 16, 1923, to Gordon St. and Anne Booth Kennedy in Port Angeles, he had lived in Bellingham since 1968. He married Ramona Roberts on Jan. 7, 1955, in Brentwood, Calif. Mr. Kennedy served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard aircraft carriers in the Pacific Ocean. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1980. He was a member of Birchwood Presbyterian Church and enjoyed fishing, bowling, cooking and entertaining friends and family. He was preceded in death by brother Gerald Kennedy, sister Mary Cox and a nephew, Kirby Kennedy. Survivors include his wife, of Bellingham; sons Michael Kennedy of Olympia and Mark Kennedy of Lynden; four grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

KENNEDY, Harvey R., age 65 of 308 W. Champion, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, (1976). Mr. Kennedy was a retired auto mechanic and former owner of Harvey Kennedy Motor Co. He had been a resident of this community for the past 39 years, life member of Bellingham Elks No. 194 BPOE, Machinist Union and Alaska Fishermans Union. Surviving 1 son, Marvin Kennedy, City; 1 daughter, Mrs. Wilma Sells, City; 1 sister, Mrs. Hattie Nohr, Mission, B.C.; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday, Oct. 1, 3 p.m., Jones Funeral Home with Rev. J. Vincent Crane officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

KENNEDY, Henrietta Powell, age 84, of 2124 Mt. Baker Highway, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, Oct. 23, (1956). Mrs. Kennedy had been a 20-year resident of this community and leaves to survive one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Pyser of New York, N.Y.; one foster-son, William Watson of Bellingham; two nieces, Mrs. Leona Ralston and Mrs. Frances Lincoln, both of Los Angeles, Calif. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Allan Wood Thursday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m. Cremation.

KENNEDY, Henry, age 36, of Klawock, Alaska, passed away suddenly Oct. 18, (1975). He was a crewman aboard the Cindy Sue and leaves to survive his mother, Mrs. Henry Howard of Alaska. The body of Mr. Kennedy will be forwarded to Klawock, Alaska for funeral services Mon, Nov. 17 under direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. [found drowned in Squalicum Harbor Nov. 11, 1975.]

KENNEDY, Hiram Nash, age 79 years, of Route 3, Bellingham, lost his life at his home on the Sand Road, early Wednesday (April 15, 1953) morning. He had been a resident there for the past 25 years and a resident of the County for the past 55 years. Mr. Kennedy was a retired employee of the Street and Park Department of the City of Bellingham. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Nona Godwin, of Yakima, and Mrs. Lula Balch, of Sitka, Alaska; one son, W. L. Kennedy, in U.S. Merchant Marines; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Lewis, of Bellingham; two half-brothers, James Lewis, of Bellingham, and Tom Lewis, in Yakima. Private services were held at the Monroe Funeral Home in Ferndale, Friday, April 17, with Rev. C. G. Albertson officiating. Interment in the family plot Mountain View Cemetery.

KENNEDY, Imogene "Gene" of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2007. She was 84, born in Duncan, Okla., on December 21, 1922, to Ethyl (Downey) and Grady Burk. During World War II, Gene served in the U.S. Coast Guard as a SPAR and was the first woman from Oklahoma to be inducted. She married Mel Kennedy in 1944 and moved to Port Angeles, WA, where she spent most of her life. She worked as a legal secretary and enjoyed dancing, playing bridge and golfing. All who knew her will miss Gene's special way with people, wonderful smile and gentle spirit. Gene was preceded in death by her son Neil and husband Mel. She is survived by her son Ned and wife Kay Kennedy; daughter Kas Kennedy and husband Rob Cummings; daughter-in-law Olivia Kennedy; 8 grandchildren: Tiffany, Marisa, Shannon, Adam, Josh, Shelly, Andy and Jennifer; numerous great-grandchildren; and sister Bea Bates. Our family thanks the many incredible friends and caregivers who went above and beyond to care for and comfort Gene in the recent months. A celebration of Gene's life will be held on Friday, May 18, 2007, at 5 p.m. at the home of Ned and Kay Kennedy.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Apr 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

KENNEDY, James M., a life long local resident, passed away in a commercial fishing boat accident, Thursday October 30, 1997. He was 41. He was born to Roy T. and Eleanor Kennedy on February 5, 1956 in Bellingham. On March 17, 1996, he married Debbie Lynn Rimer in Bellingham. Jim graduated from Sehome High School and was a fisherman who fished local and Alaskan waters and fished for herring in San Francisco. A member of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, he enjoyed knife collecting and Harley motorcycles. Jim strove to better his life and be a good example for his sons. Being clean and sober was uppermost in his mind. He was a devoted husband and father. He had a special way with kids, and they all loved him. Survivors include his wife Debbie; sons Jacob Nolan and Steven Roy Kennedy of Bellingham; parents Roy and Eleanor Kennedy of Burlington; brothers Paul D. and wife Norma Kennedy of Kent, Thomas R. and wife Renee Kennedy of Custer; sister Suzanne and husband Milton Jenkins of Sedro Woolley; and 14 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Steven P. Kennedy in 1990. Memorial services will be held Friday, Nov. 21st at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on 14th & Knox, Bellingham.

KENNEDY, John A., age 92, who resided at 1603 E. Illinois, passed away Wednesday, April 29, (no year stated) following an extended illness. Mr. Kennedy had resided in Bellingham for the past four years, and was a former resident of Richmond Beach, Wash. Mr. Kennedy was a member of the Church of the Assumption. He leaves to survive his daughter, Mrs. Ella Mae Jerns of Bellingham, his son, Angus A. Kennedy of Seattle, his cousin, Mrs. Jane Day of Renton; one granddaughter, Mrs. Patricia Mitchell of Santa Maria, Calif., also numerous other relatives. Rosary will be recited in the Chapel of Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home on Thursday, April 30, at 7:45 p.m. Requiem High Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Assumption on Fri., May 1, at 10 a.m. with the pastor as celebrant, followed by graveside services in the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Seattle at 1:30 p.m. Active pall bearers will include Adrian Yorkston, Peter Xitco, Reginald Hillyard, Virgil Walston, Fred Kohler, John Wallin.

KENNEDY, Katherine, age 49, of 2 W. Seaview Dr., San Rafael, Calif., passed away in that city Friday, March 7, (1958). Mrs. Kennedy had resided in that community for the past 19 years and was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving relatives are her husband, Phillip A.; two daughters, Misses Sheila and Robin Kennedy, all at home; father, Cecil A. Morse of Bellingham and one sister, Mrs. Arthur B. Watts of Bellingham; also aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where private services will be conducted by Dr. J. C. Harrison Tuesday, March 11, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Abbey.

KENNEDY, Kenneth D. "Ken", age 72, passed away Thursday May 12, 2005 at his home in Lacy, (sic) WA. He was born in Omaha, NE on June 12, 1932 to the late Leon and Faye "Carmady" Kennedy. Ken was a longtime resident of Bellingham. He was married to Patricia "Pat" Mueller on December 16, 1971 in Bellingham. He retired from Bellingham Transit Authority after 22 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Patricia Kennedy, daughter Carolyn and James Caywood of Bellevue, NE; sons Robert L. Kennedy of Bellingham, Russell D. and Peggy Kennedy of Polk City, IA; Larry V. and Rochelle Kennedy of Roseberg, OR; Gary D. Kennedy of Bellingham; Scott A. and Sherry Kennedy of Des Moines, IA; daughter Sally Mueller of Reston, VA; stepsons Craig and Patty Soderberg of Alexandria, VA; Larry and Janell Soderberg of Lynden; stepdaughters Sheryl and Brett Griffith of Bellingham; Faye and Donald Hebert of Doty, WA; 22 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Daryll and Wayne Kennedy. A private ceremony will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale at a later date. We will miss his quick wit, corny jokes, twinkling eyes and mischievous, wonderful smile. In loving memory of your Dad - "AUGHA BAUGHA."
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 May 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

KENNEDY, Kim Warren, age 28 of 411 N. 'G' St., Tacoma died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 1980. He is survived by his mother, Louise Kennedy & 1 brother Roger Kennedy both of Bellingham and Grandmother Elizabeth Fuhrman of Omak. Graveside services were held Fri. Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Jeff Grant officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [born April 23, 1952 in Bellingham.]

KENNEDY, Lloyd, age 61, 1228 1/2 State St., passed away in a local hospital Monday, November 9, (1964) following a short illness. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, November 12, at 10:30 a.m. in Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

KENNEDY, Lyman E., age 46, passed away suddenly at the family home, 920 Lakeway Drive, Wednesday, Jan. 15, (1958). Mr. Kennedy had been a life resident of this community and for the past 14 years had been employed by Hillview Dairy as a truck driver. Deceased was a member of Bellingham Lodge No. 194, B.P.O. Elks, and also the Teamsters Union, and leaves to survive his widow, Ruth; two sons, Gary and Larry; two daughters, Jeanette and Audrey Kennedy all at home; mother, Mrs. Carrie Kennedy of Bellingham and two sisters, Mrs. Ellis [line of text missing] Funeral Home where services will be conducted by pastor Don Taylor, Friday, Jan. 17, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

KENNEDY, Martha J., age 69 years, of 2532 Keesling Street, passed away at a local hospital Friday evening, May 21, (1948) following a short illness. Mrs. Kennedy had been a resident of the city for the past forty-eight years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption, the Assumption Altar Society and the Order of Forresters. Surviving relatives include her husband, Mr. A. W. Kennedy; two sons, Martin J., of Stamford, Conn., and Charles A., of Port Angeles, Wash.; one daughter, Mrs. Winnifred Lewis, of Aberdeen, Wash.; four grandchildren; four brothers, Charles, George, Harry and Albert Kitching, all of Portland, Ore.; three sisters, Mrs. Eliza Grey, of San Diego, Calif., Mrs Bertha Shankland and Mrs. Sarah Hale, of Portland, Ore. Rosary will be said Monday evening, May 24, at 7:30 p.m. within the Church of the Assumption. Requiem mass will be celebrated Tuesday, May 25, at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. John McDonnell officiating. Interment will be made in Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.

KENNEDY, Martin J., age 68 of 2504 Cherry, passed away Wed., March 25, (1976). Mr. Kennedy was a life resident of Bellingham and was a retired linotype operator for the Bellingham Herald. He was a member of the Church of the Assumption, the International Typographical Union No. 355, veteran of WWII and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1585. He leaves to survive a brother, Charles A. Kennedy of this city; a sister, Mrs. Winifred Lewis of Seattle; numerous nieces and nephews. Christian Prayer services will be held Sunday, March 28 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Monday, March 29 at 9 a.m. from the Church of the Assumption. Interment Bay View. [born Feb. 4, 1907 in Bellingham.]

KENNEDY, Patience, age 89, of 2726 Xenia Street, passed away in a local hospital, Saturday, Jan. 14, (1956). Mrs. Kennedy had been a resident of this community the past 40 years, and is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun, Thursday, Jan. 19, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

KENNEDY, Roderick A. "Rod" age 68, of 1923 Dakin St., passed away in a local hospital Monday, Feb. 25, (1957). Mr. Kennedy had been a resident of this community the past 48 years and had worked for the Bloedel-Donovan Mill many years. Surviving relatives include the widow, Carrie M. at the family home; a son, Lyman E. of Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. Ellis Adams of Bellingham, and Mrs. Ray Williams of Los Angeles, Calif.; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren, and a brother Frances Kennedy of Gold Beach, Ore. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Clarence J. Forsberg, Thursday, Feb. 28, at 3 p.m. final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.

KENNEDY, Thomas Scott of Bellingham, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2007. He was 69 years old. Tom was a strong family man who dearly loved his wife, family and many friends. He was an outdoorsman and loved the mountains, sea, fishing, and the woods. He also enjoyed his ironworking career in Alaska, Seattle, Hawaii, and California. He will be missed by his wife, Jaowanoot, who he said he was very sad to leave; daughter Jesse; friends Jan, Jessie, and Tom and Dale Boe; and his many good friends in Bellingham. There will be no local services.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Sep 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

KENNEDY, William "Fay", age 93, 3034 Eldridge Ave, passed away in Bellingham Wednesday, May 4, 1994. He was born to Hiram and Pearl Morsman Kennedy on Aug. 24, 1900 in Mountain View, WA. He entered the Merchant Marines at age 16 and was a Seaman until he was 65 years old. He married Ellen Sutter in Ellensburg WA in 1948. She preceded him in death in 1969. He married Dorothy D. Lozott in San Diego, CA in 1972 and she preceded him in death on Feb. 26, 1994. Mr. Kennedy was a member of the National Rifle Ass'n, and was a life member in Whatcom County; he was a member of Sailor's Union of the Pacific in Seattle, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include two sons, Don Ellis and wife June of Startup, WA; Wallace Ellis and wife Marjorie of Arlington, one daughter, Mary E. Roland and husband John of Bellingham; 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson and a sister-in-law Marie Malcolm of Cottage Grove, OR. Numerous nieces, nephews and a special niece, Alice King of Bellingham. His family and friends will gather in remembrance at the home of Mary E. & John Roland, B'ham on Monday, May 9, 1 p.m. Inurnment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 May 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

KENNEY, Arthur N. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday in Greenacres Cemetery for Arthur N. Kenney, a former Whatcom County resident who died Thursday (Jan. 29, 1959) in North Bend, Wash., at the age of 88. Mr. Kenney, a retired farmer, farmed for a number of years in the Pleasant Valley and Birch Bay areas before moving to North Bend in 1934. He also ran a small blacksmith shop on his farm while living here. Survivors include his wife, Mary and a daughter, Mrs. Bertha Kagey.

KENNEY, Chester B., age 79, who resided at 1325 Indian St., passed away at the family residence on Monday, January 5, (1959) following an extended illness. Mr. Kenney had resided in Bellingham for the past 35 years and was a member of the Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Anna Kenney at the family home, his foster daughter, Mrs. Lois Ashley of Perris, California, 2 sisters, Mrs. George H. Watson and Miss May Kenney of Tucson, Arizona. Private services will be conducted Friday, January 9 at 1 o'clock in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home with Rev. Clyde W. Johnson, pastor of the Church of the Open Bible officiating, followed by interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

KENNEY, Clarence Edwin, age 73, passed away at 1817 Knox St., Saturday, Aug. 2, (1958). Mr. Kenney had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 54 years and was a retired logger. Surviving relatives are five daughters, Mrs. Mabel Morrow of Lakewood, Calif.; Mrs. Alice Green in Michigan, Mrs. Doris Jacot of Granite Falls, Wn.; Mrs. Senora Clark of Mt. Vernon, and Mrs. Sorena Clouthier of Aberdeen, Wn.; four sons, Elroy of Bellingham; David of Aberdeen; Mike in Michigan, and Jack in Spokane; also many grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Joe Patterson Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 1:00 p.m. Cremation.

KENNEY, Elroy "Dutch" J., age 70, of 2622 Xenia St., passed away Fri. June 9, 1978. Mr. Kenney had resided in this community most of his life, was a retired logger & mill worker & a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is survived by his wife Emma, 2 sons, Fred Capp of Forks, WA & Bill Capp of city. 4 daughters; Mrs. Willa Rae Martin of Ferndale, Mrs. Delvon Jordan, Mrs. Penny Harkness & Mrs. Tura Morton all of this city. 2 brothers; Dave Kenney of Walla Walla, WA & Mike Kenney of Lenwood, Michigan. 4 sisters; Mrs. Dot Jocko of Granite Falls, WA. Mabel in Michigan, Mrs. Alice Greene at Mt. Clemens, Michigan & Mrs. Lenora Clark of this city. 19 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held at Greenacres Memorial Park, Tues., June 13. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

KENNEY, George C., age 86, of Sumas, passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, October 19, (1948). He had been a resident of the Sumas district for 39 years. Surviving relatives include his wife, Ida; one son, L. V. Kenney, of Sedro-Woolley; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted from the Gillies Chapel in Sumas, Friday, October 22, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Hanson and Rev. Richardson officiating. Final resting place in Bay View Cemetery in Bellingham.

KENNEY, Ida M., age 85, of Sumas, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, July 9, (1956) following a short illness. She had resided in Sumas for the past 46 years. Surviving relatives include one step-son, Orville Hester of Seattle, and one foster-son, Lawrence Pratt of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 11, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas with Rev. M. Dodsworth officiating. Interment, Sumas Cemetery.

KENNEY, James Roy, age 42, passed away suddenly at his home at Maple falls, Monday, Oct. 3, (1960). Mr. Kenney had been a life resident of this community; was a veteran of World War II, and a member of Shuksan Post, American Legion at Deming, and also was a member of Bellingham Lodge No. 194, B.P.O. Elks. For many years Mr. Kenney had operated Frosty's Inn at Maple Falls and had also been a log scaler. Surviving relatives are his widow, Helen A. at home; two brothers, Rev. Robert A. Kenney of Amanda Park, Wash., and Thomas R. Kenney of Seattle, also nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Friday, Oct. 7, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

KENNY, Ann Clausen, age 86, passed away in California March 2, 1981. She was a former resident of Bellingham; was a member of the Presbyterian Church; had worked at St. Luke's Hospital; various restaurants in Bellingham; was a member of the Welcome Valley Senior Center. She leaves to survive 1 sister, Gladys Gay of Deming; 3 brothers, Alfred Clausen of Bellingham; Herbert Clausen of Kelso; Einar Clausen of Everett;; 1 foster daughter, Lois Davis of California; 8 nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 6 at 1 p.m. in Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel, with interment to follow in Greenacres Cemetery.

KENOYER, Archie, age 82, long time Whatcom County resident, died Dec. 21, (1976) at Lyman, Wash. He was the son of pioneer Whatcom County residents, homesteaded near the Wiser Lake area and operated saw mills in that area. Survived by his wife, Gertrude, Lyman; a daughter, Rolande Kenoyer, Lyman; 2 sisters, Annie Kildall, Portland, Nettie Scrimsher, Bellingham; brother, Fred, Bellingham. Graveside services will be held Friday, Dec. 24 at the Lyman City Cemetery at 2 p.m., Alvin Johnson of the Jehovah's Witness Church will officiate. Services under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro Woolley.

KENOYER, Cecil H., age 64 of 2809 Alderwood, passed away Feb. 11, (1976). He had been a lifetime resident of this community and was a retired logger. Surviving parents, Fred and Della Kenoyer, both of Bellingham; 3 sons, Fred of Concord, Calif., Robert of Germany and Douglas of San Francisco; 3 daughters, Mrs. Donna Stone of Salem, Oregon, Mrs. Gloria Andrews of Brownsville, Oregon and Mrs. Catherine Alrich of Concord, Calif.; 2 sisters, Ada Lundeen of Bellingham and Betty Szekely of Darrington; 2 brothers, Clarence Kenoyer of Bellingham and Donald Kenoyer of Arizona; 14 grandchildren and Marie Miller, a personal friend. Funeral services Sat., Feb. 14 at 1 p.m., Jones Funeral Home with Major John Rocheleau officiating. Interment Lynden Cemetery.

KENOYER, Clarence Edward, age 70, formerly of 2314 Lindsay, passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, May 14, (1959). Mr. Kenoyer had been a resident of this community his entire life, was a veteran of World War I, and was a retired shingleweaver. Surviving relatives include a daughter, Mrs. Noreen Platt of Bellingham; a step-daughter, Mrs. Luella Smith of Gold Beach, Ore.; two step-sons, Ernest Crowder of Gold Beach, Ore., and Lyle Crowder of San Diego, Calif., and three grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. W. Wheeler Monday, May 18, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Bay View.

KENOYER, Della P., age 91 of 409 York St., Lincoln Square, died Mon. Dec. 8, 1980. A lifetime Whatcom County resident she was a member of First Christian Church. The 72nd wedding anniversary for Fred & Della Kenoyer would have been celebrated Dec. 24, 1980. Mrs. Kenoyer is survived by her husband Fred F.; 2 sons, Clarence and wife Violet Kenoyer of City, Don and wife Pat Kenoyer of Salt Lake City, Utah. She was preceded in death by 1 son Cecil Kenoyer; 2 daughters, Betty and husband Frank Szekely of Darrington, Ada and husband Willard Starr of City; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 1 brother Roy and wife Betty Franklin Sr. of City. Funeral service Sat. Dec. 13, 1 p.m., Jones Funeral Home, with Rev. Richard D. Talley officiating. Interment Lynden Cemetery. [born Nov. 3, 1889 in Michigan.]

KENOYER, Edward Dwayne, age 56, 218 Ten Mile Road, Lynden, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 1, (1966). Mr. Kenoyer was a lifetime resident of this community, and was an employee of the Washington State Department of Agriculture. Survivors are his widow Grace K.; a son Donald, of this City; a daughter Mrs. Addison Johnson of Lansing, Mich.; six grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Frank Leyendecker of Forks, Wn. Private services were conducted today February 1st, at the Jones Funeral Home, followed by Cremation.

KENOYER, Emory E., 1509 E. Victor St., age 84, passed away Sunday, Oct. 30, (1966). A sixty-year resident of this community, Mr. Kenoyer was a retired truck driver. Survivors are two sons, Earl and Richard, both of this City; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Schrimsher, City; Mrs. Anna Kildall, Portland, Ore.; four brothers, Fred, James, Reuben and Archie, all residing in this City, and many nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted by Rev. James O. York Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lynden Cemetery.

KENOYER, Fred, age 101 years, of 614 Maple Street, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Sept. 6, (1952). Mr. Kenoyer had resided in this community for the past 64 years and was a retired sawmill operator. Deceased was a member of the First Christian Church, and leaves to survive five sons, Reuben, Archie, James W. and Emery E., all of Bellingham, and Fred Jr., of Darrington; three daughters, Mrs. Delilah L. Kemp, Mrs. Annie Kildall and Mrs. Nettie Faneuf, all of Bellingham; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, and one brother, Hamby Kenoyer, of Yakima. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. Eugene Sabin Monday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Lynden Cemetery.

KENOYER, Fred F. - Funeral services for Fred F. age 92 of 109 York St. will be Monday July 20 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Richard D. Talley officiating, interment Lynden Cemetery. Mr. Kenoyer died Friday, July 17, 1981. Mr. Kenoyer had been a resident of this community for the past 91 years, was a member of the First Christian Church; had been a member of the Old Settlers Association since he was a year old and he was a retired logger. He is survived by 2 sons, Clarence & wife Violet Kenoyer, city, Don & wife Pat Kenoyer, Salt Lake City, Utah; 2 daughters, Betty & husband Frank Szekely of Darrington, Ada & husband Willard Starr City; 13 grandchildren 18 great grandchildren; brother in-law Roy Sr. & wife Elizabeth Franklin City. Mr. Kenoyer was preceded in death in Dec. 1980 by his wife Della to whom he had been married for 72 years and also a son Cecil. Jones Funeral Home, Bob Moles, John C. Eagon, Paul V. Spinelli, Directors. [born July, 19, 1888 at Dayton, WA]

KENOYER, Grace Kathryn - A memorial service for Grace Kathryn will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Unity Church of Bellingham with the Rev. Janet Simpson officiating. A reception will follow at the church. Mrs. Kenoyer died Friday, June 3, 1994 at the Special Care Wing of Mount Baker Care Center. She was 85. Born Mary 27, 1909 to William and Mary Telford in Berry, Wash., she was the oldest of four sisters and one brother. She grew up in Tacoma and her mother died when she was 11. Her paternal grandmother played a large role in her life. She graduated from Stadium High School in Tacoma and attended the University of Puget Sound. She graduated from the University of Washington and moved to Whatcom County in 1928 to teach at Meridian High School. She taught there from 1928 until her marriage in 1935. She married Edward Dwayne Kenoyer on Jun 29, 1935 at the UPS Chapel in Tacoma. She returned to teach at Merdian High School in 1942 and retired in 1973. Mrs. Kenoyer and her husband made the Kenoyer family homestead their permanent home in the early 40s. While teaching, she took graduate studies at Western Washington University and at UW. After retiring, Mrs. Kenoyer returned to Western and entered the Fairhaven College Bridge Program. She was an Honorary Meridian High Alumnus and a 50-plus year member of Laurel Home Extension Club. Mrs. Kenoyer was a member of many professional organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union, Amnesty International, Common Cause and the Council for Aging. An ombudsman for local nursing homes, she also was a member of Unity Church. Her hobbies included reading, writing, psychology, philosophy, theater, opera and traveling. She visited both Europe and the former Soviet Union. She was preceded in death by her husband on Feb 1 1966; by sisters Margaret O'Farrell and Claire Close; and her brother, Tom Telford. Survivors include son Donald Kenoyer of Ketchikan, Alaska; daughter Tamzan Johnson of Camano Island; sister Doris A. McCann of Redmond; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two nieces and six nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jun 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

KENOYER, Leila Maude, age 80 of 2405 D St., passed away Wed., Sept. 28, (1977). A resident of this community for the past 62 years. Mrs. Kenoyer was a member of the First Christian Church. Surviving 1 son, Glen Kenoyer; 2 daughters, Miss Alice Kenoyer and Mrs. Lois McLeod both of Bellingham; 4 sisters, Mrs. Zelda Porath of Miller, Nebr., Mrs. Bessie Simmons of Sumner, Nebr., Mrs. Helen Harris of Ashland, Nebr., and Grace Day of Miller, Nebr.; 7 grandchildren. Funeral service Friday, Sept. 30, 11:30 a.m., Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Richard D. Talley officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

KENOYER, Mimie I., age 75 of Rt. 2, Lynden, passed away suddenly at the family residence Sunday, March 10, (1956). Mrs. Kenoyer had been a resident of the Ten Mile District for the past 73 years. She was a member of the Christian Church, the Laurel Grange and the Laurel Orthopedic. She leaves to survive one son, Edward Kenoyer at home; one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Leyendecker of Forks, Wn.; one sister, Mrs. John Dickerson of Bellingham; 6 grandchildren, also numerous nieces and nephews. Rev. Carl Wright will officiate at funeral services on Tuesday, March 13 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham, Dahlquist and Jerns Funeral Home, followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.

KENOYER, Minnie A., age 66, of 2314 Lindsay Ave., passed away at the family home Saturday, Dec. 31, (1955). Mrs. Kenoyer had been a resident of this community her entire life and was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Surviving relatives include the husband, Clarence at the family home, two sons, Lyle Crouder of National City, Calif., and Ernest Crouder of Gold Beach, Ore.; two daughters, Mrs. Luella Smith of Gold Gulch, Ore., and Mrs. Noreen McKay of Bellingham, 8 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, a brother, Walter Geske of Bellingham, and a sister, Mrs. Elsie McWilliams of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Fred Dalton, Thursday, Jan. 5, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.

KENOYER, Nellie L. - Funeral services for Nellie L. Kenoyer, age 99, of 7057 Hannegan Rd., Lynden, will be Wednesday Sept. 5 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Lynden Cemetery. Mrs. Kenoyer passed away Mon. Sept. 3, (1984). She had been a Whatcom County resident since 1919, was a member of the Broadway Christian Church, a Charter Member of Ten Mile Grange No. 299 and a member of Be of Service Club. She played the piano for churches from the time she was 12 years old until 84 years old. Survived by daughter Elo Bailey; granddaughter, Dona L. Bailey, both of Lynden; numerous nieces & nephews; sister-in-law Bessie Kenoyer, City. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. Parking in either Holly St. or Forest St. lots. [born March 15, 1885 in Corridon County, Iowa.]

KENRUD, Lois C. - Funeral services for Mrs. Lois C. Kenrud, 45, former Bellingham resident, will be conducted Saturday noon at Home Funeral Home in Seattle. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park in Bellingham. Mrs. Kenrud died Thursday (March 25, 1966) in Seattle, where she had resided since moving from Bellingham 16 years ago. She was a member of Royal Neighbors of America and Silver Beach Community Church. Survivors include the husband, Andrew, at home; two sons, Keith and Kern, at home; two daughters, Marlene, at home and Mrs. Marlin Thompson of Bellingham; her mother, Mrs. Eunice Thompson of Bellingham a sister, Mrs. Eugene Montague of Bellingham, and two brothers, Earl Thompson of Seattle and Merle Thompson of Roseberg, Ore.

KENT, James William, 59, of Ferndale, passed away Wednesday, November 2, (1966). A resident of Ferndale for the past 12 years and a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, he was a retired Mobil Company employee. He was a member of the United Church of Ferndale, BPO Elks 491, Olean, N. Y., Kulshan Post, Bellingham Golf and Country Club. Surviving relatives include his wife, Evelyn; 2 daughters, Mrs. Jacqueline Ross of Rochester, N.Y., and Mrs. Kathleen Thompson of Bellingham; 1 son, James Jr. of New Milford, Conn.; 1 sister, Mrs. Bessie Melrose of Olean; 1 brother Justus of Deer Field Beach, Fla.; 6 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 5 at 11 a.m. in the Moles Funeral Chapel, Rev. John Haygood officiating. Interment Enterprise Cemetery. Visiting hours Friday, 7-9 p.m.

KENT, Martha Margaret was born to Isaac Peter and Nellie (Watanabe) Gould on February 17, 1918, on Unga Island of the Aleutian Island Chain of the Alaska Territory. She entered into rest with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on October 12, 2007 in Mount Vernon, Washington. As a child Martha relocated to Bellingham to receive her education. As an adult she worked for many years in the Bellingham School District as a cook for Roosevelt Elementary School and also at Camp Lutherwood on Lake Samish. She retired from the Bellingham School District in 1987. She entered into marriage with Lawrence T. Kent in 1936 in Bellingham. He predeceased her on July of 1969. She never remarried. Martha is survived by her loving family, son Ray Kent and his wife Susan of Mount Vernon, daughter Marla Kent and her husband Philip Mulvihill of Fairbanks, Alaska, brother Peter Gould, sister Catherine Bailey both of Bellingham, grandchildren Rachel and Anne Mulvihill of Fairbanks, Alaska, Andrew and Ryan Kent of Skagit County, numerous nieces and nephews and the many friends she made during her life that will all miss her dearly. She was predeceased by a son Lawrence, brothers Bradley and Isaac, and sisters Bertha and Rachel. Private family services with burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale. Full Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Affordable Burial & Cremation Services, LLC of Mount Vernon, Washington. Cards of Condolence may be sent to the family in care of the Funeral Home (360) 424 1002.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Oct 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

KENT, Verlie Estelle - Visitation for Verlie Estelle Kent of Las Vegas will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Moles Funeral Home chapel. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Leonard Ericksen officiating. Mrs. Kent died Saturday, Jan. 11, 1997. She was 84. She was born Nov. 10, 1912, to Walter and Elizabeth Richards Seelye on Lummi Island. She was active in the Women of The Moose and Daughter's of America in Seattle. She moved to Las Vegas in 1964. Survivors include daughters Shirley Laurin of Burlington and Beverly Welsh of Landstuhl, Germany; son Dwight Kent of Arlington; sisters Thelma Hanson of Bellingham and Mildred Walrath of Las Vegas; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

KENT, William Earl, age 67, of Venice, Calif., passed away at a local hospital Thursday, September 11, (1952). Mr. Kent had made his home here for the past summer with his daughter, Mrs. Florence Chastain, of Bailen. Other survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Doris Hull, of Bellflower, Calif.; one son, Ronald, of Inglewood, Calif., and six grandchildren. Remains will be forwarded by the Monroe Mortuary of Ferndale to Santa Monica, Calif., for services and interment.

KENTCH, Sylvester C., age 79 of 1862 Grandview Rd., Ferndale, passed away in Yuma, Arizona, Tuesday, Dec. 21, (1976). A retired carpenter, Mr. Kentch had been a Whatcom County resident for 51 years, a member of Advent Christian Church and Carpenters Union Local No. 756. Surviving wife, Ethel; 1 son, Wesley Kentch, Ferndale; 2 daughters, Mrs. Juanita Morelli, City and Mrs. Arlene Bolan, Vista, Calif.; 1 sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Enghauser, St. Louis, Missouri; 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 28 at 10:30 a.m. in the Jones Funeral Home with Dr. Wilford Gunderson officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

KENYON, Jennie, of Sumas, passed away in a local hospital, Saturday, November 1, (1947) at the age of 79 years. She had been a resident of the Sumas district for the past forty-three years. Survivors include her brother, C. S. Pannett, of Seattle; five nephews and one niece. Funeral services will be held in the Gillies Chapel at Sumas, Saturday, November 8, at 2 p.m. with George Weston, of Everett, officiating. Interment in Sumas Cemetery.

KEOGH, Mary M., age 67 years, 314 1/2 West Holly, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, August 12, (1948) after a lingering illness. Mrs. Keogh had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 28 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption, also the Loyal Order of Moose. Surviving relatives include on daughter, Mrs. Russell Kuhl, Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Kate Murphy, Los Angeles; three grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Rosary will be said within the Church of Assumption Sunday, August 15, at 7:30 p.m. Requiem mass will be celebrated for the close of the soul at the Church of Assumption, Monday, August 16, at 9 a.m. with Rev. Father John McDonnell celebrant. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist and Jerns Funeral Home.

KEOUGH, Esther J. Donnellan, 86, of 2219 Ferndale Terrace, Ferndale, died Monday, March 2, 1992 at her home. She was born May 27, 1905 in Olean, NY to Oscar and Alma Anderson Westling. She moved to Whatcom County in 1954. She married James T. Keough on Feb. 14, 1981, in Ferndale. He survives her at the family home. Other survivors include her daughters Nancy Beechler of Buffalo, NY; Noreen Spink of Wellsboro, PA; and Judith Barrett of Kent; sons C. James Donnellan of St. Paul, Minn.; Bernard Donnellan of Hunt, NY; Lee Donnellan of Dover, Del.; David Donnellan of Seattle; and John Donnellan of Ferndale; stepdaughters Madelyn Waslohn of Ferndale and Eileen Shaw of Detroit, Mich.; stepson James Keough of Citrus Heights, Calif.; 25 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren, and several step great-grandchildren. A vigil service will be at 8 p.m. Thursday in Moles Funeral Home Chapel, Ferndale Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ferndale. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Mar 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

KEOUGH, Francis James, "Jim" age 62, passed away Mon., Aug. 19, 2002 at Washoe Medical Center in Reno, NV, after a brief illness. Born Dec 3, 1939 in Olean, NY, to Ella and Jim Keough. He moved to Ferndale WA in 1954 and graduated from Ferndale High in 1957. He also graduated from Everett Jr. College and attended the UW and WWU. Up until the time of his death, Jim owned and operated J.K. Valet Services in Reno. Jim was the first driver for Gai's bread company in Whatcom County and also owned and operated the Chicken Village Restaurant for 10 years in Bellingham. He sold real estate for many years in Whatcom County, was owner and broker for all American Reality in Bellingham until he moved to Reno. Survivors include: daughter, Kathy & Paul Michaelson of Lynden, WA sons: Jim & Laureen Keough, and John Keough all of NV five grandsons one granddaughter sisters: Eileen & Robert Shaw of MI and Madelyn & Wayne Waslohn of Ferndale, WA and numerous other nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceding him in death were his granddaughter, Sherry Keough and also his parents.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Aug 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

KEOUGH, Helen "Ella" age 73, of 611 Ferndale Terrace, Ferndale, passed away Thurs., Jan. 5, (1978). Mrs. Keough came to Ferndale in 1954 from Olean, New York and is a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Ferndale and the St. Joseph's Guild. She is survived by her husband, James T. of Ferndale; a son, Jim of Lynden; 2 daughters, Eileen Shaw of Westland, Mich. and Madelyn Waslohn of Ferndale; 3 brothers, Tom, Robert and Jack Lyons all of Olean, New York; 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. Vigil services will be conducted in Moles Funeral Home, Sun, Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Peter Duggan, Mon., Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Ferndale. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

KEOUGH, James Thomas - A vigil service for James Thomas Keough of Bellingham will be at 7 tonight at Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joachim Catholic Church in Bellingham, with the Rev. Timothy Sauer officiating. A committal service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale. Mr. Keough died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, at his home. He was 96. Mr. Keough was born May 6, 1904, to James P. and Mary (Fall) Keough in Limetown, N.Y. ("Little Ireland"). On July 25, 1925, he married Helen "Ella" Lyons and they were married for 53 years. She died in 1978. Mr. Keough worked for Socony Vacuum in Olean, N.Y., then transferred to Mobil Oil in Ferndale in 1954, where he worked as superintendent of operations. In 1966, he retired after 40 years. On Feb. 14, 1981, he married Esther Donellen and they were married for 11 years. She died in 1992. Mr. Keough was a member of Knights of Columbus and a lifetime member of the Catholic Church, most recently St. Joseph Catholic Church of Ferndale. He was an avid bowler and fisher. He loved his dog Smokey. His daughters Beatrice and MaryAnne Keough and sons James Thomas Keough and James Patrick Keough also died previously. Survivors include daughters Madelyn Waslohn of Ferndale and Eileen Shaw of Michigan son Jim Keough of Nevada stepsons Jon Donnellan of Ferndale, David Donnellan of Seattle, C. James Donnellan of Minnesota and Leo Donnellan of Connecticut stepdaughters Judi Barrett of Bellingham, Nancy Beechler of Arizona and Noreen Spink of New York 12 grandchildren 26 great-grandchildren two great-great-grandchildren and many step-grandchildren, great-step-grandchildren and great-great-step-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Oct 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

KEPLINGER, Clarence, age 44 of Star Route, Deming, passed away Saturday, June 7, (1969). Mr. Keplinger was a lifetime resident of this community and was principal of Maple Falls Elementary School. He was a veteran of WWII, U. S. Navy; member of the American Legion Alexander J. Hamilton Post; the WEA and St. Josephs Mission Church at Clipper. Survived by his wife, Virginia Ann, 3 daughters, Nancy Ann of Spokane, Katherine Ann, Rebecca Ann, both at home; 4 sons, Peter William, U. S. Coast Guard, California; Jacob Edward, Toby Alexander, Samuel David, all at home; his mother Mrs. Aleta Keplinger, City; 1 brother, Ronald of Kodiak, Alaska, his grandmother, Mrs. Katherine Dietz, city; many other relatives. Rosary Tuesday, June 10, at 8 p.m. within St. Joseph's Missions Church at Clipper. Requim (sic) mass will be offered Wednesday, June 11, at 10 a.m. within St. Joseph's Missions Church at Clipper. Interment Clipper Cemetery under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

KEPLINGER, Clarence C., age 74, of 2141 Franklin Street, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, March 16, (1952). Mr. Keplinger had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 47 years and had been employed as a motion picture operator at the Grand Theater. He was a member of the Motion Picture Operator's Union, Local No. 117 and a member of the Maccabee's. Surviving relatives include his wife, Alvira, at home; one son, Ernest W., of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Lucille Francisco, also of Bellingham; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Gray, of Hollywood, Calif.; and numerous nephews and nieces. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Daniel E. Taylor Wednesday, March 19, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

KEPLINGER, Ernest W., age 56, of 2131 Franklin St., passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, May 11, (1960). Mr. Keplinger had resided in Bellingham for the past 50 years; was a retired teacher in the Bellingham school system; was a member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 194. Survivors are his widow, Aleta D., at home; two sons, Clarence E., of Van Zandt and Ronald G., of Lynden; mother, Alvira C. Keplinger, at home; nine grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lucile Francisco, of Bellingham. Dr. W. Carl Calhoun and officers of the B.P.O. Elks conducted funeral services at the Jones Funeral Home, Friday, May 13, at 3:30 p.m. followed by interment at Bay View Cemetery.

KEPLINGER, Lawrence M., age 48, of 357 South Forest Street, passed away at the Whatcom County Court House Monday, May 10, (1948). Mr. Keplinger had resided in this community for the past forty-three years and was an attorney at law. And from 1931 through 1934 had served as county prosecuting attorney. Deceased was a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Whatcom County Bar Association, Bellingham Lodge No. 194, B. P. O. Elks, American Legion Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, a past master of Whatcom Lodge No. 151, F. & A. M. and a past worthy president of the F. O. Eagles No. 31. Surviving relatives are the widow, Vivian P., at home; one son, Keith, of this city; two daughters, Carol Ann and Gay, at Olympia; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence C. Keplinger; brother, Ernest W., and sister, Mrs. Lucille Francisco, all of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth.

KEPNER, Mazel M., 91, of Bellingham died Friday, Jan. 23, 1998, in Bellingham. She was born Dec. 4, 1906, in Saskatchewan, Canada, to Ralph and Roxie (Pool) Kepner. A resident of Bellingham for many years, Miss Kepner is survived by many friends. No service will be held. Private burial will take place at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

KEPPLE, Lola B. - Funeral services for Lola B. Kepple, 81, Glacier Star Route, will be 11 a.m. Monday in the Nooksack Valley Baptist Church. She died Thursday (Dec. 9, 1971). Survivors include the husband, William; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Stevens of Glacier; two sisters, Mrs. Blanch Myers of Ohio and Mrs. Bertha Sherwood of Tacoma; two brothers, Ralph Lapham of British Columbia and Burton Lapham of California; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Nooksack Cemetery under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home.

KEPPLER, Marie R., San Diego, Cal., passed away in that city Thursday, Dec. 6, (1962). Mrs. Keppler had resided in this community 13 years prior to moving to San Diego in 1949, and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Adrian M. Shuler, San Diego, Mrs. Marie Lawrence, Spokane; one son, Leonard J. Keppler, Seattle, and three grandchildren. The remains will be received by the Jones Funeral Home, Sunday, Dec. 9, and services will be conducted by Rev. Arthur E. Bezanson, Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.

KERLEE, William A., age 64 years, of Sumas, passed away Sunday, June 10, (1945) after a lingering illness. Mr. Kerlee had lived in the Sumas district for the past 13 years, coming here from Montana. Surviving relatives include two daughters, Mrs. Jene Mulka and Mrs. Elsie Mulka, both of Sumas; four sisters, Mrs. Rose Henderson, Mrs. Bessie Monroe, Mrs. Grace Hayward and Miss Flossie Kerlee, all of Montana; three brothers, Bert and Jack, of Montana, and Ben, of Oregon; also four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 13, at 2:00 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas with Rev. Robert Robinson officiating. Interment in the Sumas cemetery.

KERLEY, Mary Ann, age 92, of 1109 Cowgill St., passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Feb. 16, (1961). Widow of the late Samuel C. Kerley, she was a resident of this city for the past 40 years; was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Survivors are five sons, Bert and George, both in California, Charles of Vancouver, B. C., Tim of Bellingham and Fred of Portland, Ore.; three daughters, Mrs. Agnes George of Victoria, V. I., Mrs. Evelyn Zuanich and Mrs. Alice Brighton, both of Bellingham; 20 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where private services will be conducted by the Rev. Fr. W. Robert Webb, Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 10:30 a.m., followed by cremation.

KERLEY, Samuel Charles, age 89, of 306 Potter St. passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Sept. 13, (1956). Mr. Kerley had resided in this community for the past 33 years and was a retired carpenter. Deceased was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and leaves to survive five sons, Tim of Bellingham, Albert of Long Beach, Calif., Charles of Vancouver, B. C., Fred of Portland, Ore. and George of Bremerton, Wn.; three daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Zuanich and Mrs. Alice Brighton both of Bellingham and Mrs. Agnes George of Victoria, B. C.; 20 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where Private services will be conducted by Rev. Fr. W. Robert Webb Monday, Sept. 17, at 10:30 a.m. Cremation.

KERMEEN [KERMEN], Edward, Sr., age 85, passed away in Yakima (Feb. 1960). Born in England he had lived in Blaine for 41 years before moving to Yakima in 1947. Survived by six nephews, Edward Kermeen of Yakima, Clarence Kermeen of Cle Elum, Henry Kermeen of Bellingham, Dr. W. R. Kermeen of Chico, Calif., Mr. Leo Dwyer of Chicago; one niece, Mrs. Minnie Lewis of Chicago. Blaine Masonic Lodge will conduct graveside services, Saturday, Feb. 27, at 1 p.m. in the Blaine Cemetery.

KERMEN, Gladys M., age 80 of 2825 Russell St., died Fri. Nov. 30, 1979. A resident of Whatcom & Skagit counties for the past 58 years, she is survived by 2 sons, Gerald H. of Mt. Vernon and Charlie of Bellingham; 1 daughter, Mrs. Elaine Pinney, City; preceded in death by her husband Henry O. Kermen, Nov. 23, 1964; 3 brothers, Gordon Pullar of Concrete, Lawrence Pullar of Laurel and James Pullar, City; 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Services Mon. Dec. 3, 3 p.m., Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. [born July 23, 1899 in Park Rapids, Minn.]

KERMEN, Henry Otto, age 65, Rt. No. 5, Bellingham, passed away Monday, November 23, (1964). A forty-one year resident of this community, Mr. Kermen was a heavy equipment operator for the State Highway Department before retiring. Survivors are his widow, Gladys M., at home; one daughter, Mrs. Elaine Pinney, city; two sons, Gerald H., Burlington, and Charles F., city; four grandchildren; three brothers, Fred and Clarence E. Kermen, both of Cle Elum, and Dr. William R. Kermen of Chico, Calif. Services will be conducted by Rev. Don McVickers Friday, November 27 at 3:30 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

KERN, Al Carroll, age 56, of Route 2 Ferndale, passed away suddenly at his home, Sunday, August 18, (1963). Mr. Kern had been a resident of the Ferndale community for the past 17 years and was a member of the Teamsters Union. Survived by his wife, Edna, 1 daughter, Mrs. Carole Aregger of Hayward, Calif., 1 son, Rod of Ferndale, 1 sister, Mrs. Grant Barnett of Lakeland, Florida, his step-mother, Mrs. Lela Kern of Fairfield, Illinois, 2 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 21 at 1:30 p.m. in the Moles Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Haygood officiating. Final resting place Woodlawn.

KERN, Burgess C., age 52 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Goldie M. Kern, 3208 Fifteenth Avenue South, Seattle 44, Wash., passed away as the result of an accident Monday, September 3, (1945). Mr. Kern was previously a resident of Bellingham and was a veteran of World War I, also a member of the International Association of Machinist's Union No. 289, of Seattle, and the Veteran of Foreign Wars. Surviving relatives, aside from Mrs. Kern, include one daughter, Mrs. Irene Erickson, this city; three grandchildren; also one sister and one brother, Mrs. Margaret Purgan, of Port Townsend, Wash., and Mr. Kern, of Los Angeles, Calif. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon, September 8 at 3:30 o'clock, with Rev. James M. Wilson officiating. Interment will be made in Greenacres Memorial Park.

KERN, Frank, age 61 years, passed away at Seattle Thursday, February 18, (1943). Mr. Kern had been a resident of this city the past fifteen years and at the time of his passing was employed at the Frye & Company meat packing plant at Seattle. Deceased was a member of Fairhaven Lodge No. 73, F. & A. M., Bellingham, and the Butchers Union Local 186 at Seattle. Surviving relatives are the widow, Olympia F. and two children, Minerva and Carl at home, 2700 Park Drive this city. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where memorial services will be conducted Tuesday, February 23, at 10:30 a.m. by Rev. R. Francis Hall and officers of Fairhaven lodge No. 73, F. & A. M.

KERN, Olympia Frances, age 65 2700 Sunset Drive, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, March 16, (1963). Mrs. Kern was a thirty-five year resident of Bellingham; attended the Congregational Church; was a member of Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58, O. E. S. and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. The family requests those who wish may make donations to the Cancer Fund. Survivors are one son, Carl Kern, City; one daughter, Mrs. Minnerva Hunt, Spokane, and one granddaughter, Kathleen Hunt of Spokane. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Don Lamka Tuesday, March 19 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation will follow. [born Dec. 27, 1898 Hoodsport, WA]

KERN, Robertie, age 87 years, beloved wife of Mr. Smith G. Kern, 2118 D Street, passed away at a local hospital, Wednesday, Jan. 2, (1946) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Kern had been a resident of Bellingham for the past fifty-six years and was a member of the First Congregational church. Surviving relatives, include beside her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Beulah Johnson and Mrs. Florence Rives, both of Bellingham; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, Friday, Jan. 4, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. W. Carl Calhoun. Interment in Bay View Cemetery.

KERN, Rodney Wayne, 27, of 2832 Broadway, Bellingham, passed away Monday, May 24, (1971). Mr. Kern had been a resident of Whatcom County his entire lifetime and was a Korean and Vietnam army veteran, a graduate of Ferndale High School, member of the Iron Workers Local No. 505 and a son of the late Carrol Kern. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Edna Polk, his step father Z. C. Polk both of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Carole Aregger and brother-in-law, Jack Aregger, both of Ferndale; niece and two nephews. Funeral services will be conducted in Moles Funeral Chapel Thursday, May 27 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Vincent Crane officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation may be made at Moles Funeral Home Wednesday evening 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Rodney Kern, 27, an ironworker apprentice at Parsons Construction Co., died Monday evening from injuries he received in a fall at the Atlantic Richfield refinery site earlier in the afternoon. He was taken to St. Luke's Hospital by Parsons' ambulance about 3 p.m., and died following surgery. A Parsons spokesman reported he had been cutting lines of a third-level stair tread, about 24 feet high. He fell to the second level and bounced, falling onto an uncapped handrail upright, which pierced his abdomen. His is the second death on the ARCO construction site. Last year an employee of Chicago Bridge & Iron died in an accident.

KERN, Smith G., age 96, of 2118 D Street, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, June 23, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mr. Kern had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 56 years. Surviving relatives include two daughters, Mrs. Beulah Johnson and Mrs. Florence Rives, both of Bellingham; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, where funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 25 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun officiating. Interment in Bay View.

KERNAN, John Joseph, age 73 years of 1311 Garden Street, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, August 11, (1953) following a lingering illness. He had been a resident of this community for the past 10 years and was a member of the Church of Assumption. Surviving relatives include his wife, Elizabeth and a daughter, Mrs. Mary Oliver at home. Rosary will be said Thursday, August 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Beck Funeral Home. Requiem mass will be read Friday, August 14, at 9:30 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption with Rev. Father Bernard V. Cremer officiating. Interment Greenacres.

KERNDT, Milton Royal, 86, of Bellingham died Saturday, Jan 1, 2000, in Bellingham. He was 86. Born Jan 1, 1914, to Eugene and Edna (Jay) Kerndt in Solida (sic), Colo, he had been a Bellingham resident for four years. Survivors include daughter Linda Shuttlesworth of Coupeville; sisters Madeline Clark of Solida (sic) and Jackie Meek of Kansas City, MO; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Private family services were held. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jan 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

KERNICH, Hildegund, age 39, of Munich, West Germany passed away Sun. Aug. 26, (1978) while visiting. Miss Kernich was a technical assistant with an optical firm. She leaves to survive a sister, Mrs. Friedel Votava of Kirkland. Also, an aunt & other relatives residing in West Germany. The remains were forwarded to the Green Funeral Home in Kirkland by the Westford Funeral Home for services Thurs., Aug. 31. [died in avalanche on Mt. Baker]

KERNS, William N., 1016 24th St., passed away November 25, (1966). A thirty-year resident of this city, Mr. Kerns was a member of the Seventh Day Church of God in Tacoma. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Florence Rowe, city; 2 grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Cordelia Mitchell of Burlington, Kansas; a brother, Jesse R. Kerns of Lacygne, Kansas and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains will be forwarded by the Jones Funeral Home to LeRoy, Kansas for interment.

KERR, Clarence Walter, age 54 years, of Silverdale, Washington, passed away at the Walter Hampton residence in Deming, Wednesday morning, May 7, (1947). Mr. Kerr was a carpenter and plasterer by trade, but had recently come to Deming because of illness. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ellen Kerr; one son, Dudley, of Bremerton, Washington; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Martinson, of Edmonds, Wash., and Irene, of Wenatchee, Wash.; two step-children, Wayne Hanson, of Spokane, Wash., and Mrs. Juanita Kelly, of Pullman, Wash.; three grandchildren; four brothers and one sister. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.

KERR, Clifford A., age 29 of 847 St. Andrews Way died Sunday Nov. 9, 1980. A resident of this community for 14 years, he is survived by his wife Susan; parents Mr. & Mrs. Jack Kerr of City; grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Bill Pontell of Milwaukee, Wisc.; 1 brother Brian Kerr of City & 1 sister Sandra Woods of Ferndale. Memorial service Thurs. Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Cremation. [born Jan. 8, 1951 in Seattle.]

KERR, Jennie, age 52, of 2015 B Street, widow of the late Scotty Kerr, passed away at a local hospital following a lingering illness. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 40 years. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Askland, of Lynden, and Mrs. Gloria Mize, of Dayton, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 23, at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment in Bay View Cemetery.

KERR, John "Jack", age 65, passed away at a local hospital early Monday morning, April 25, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mr. Kerr had been a resident of this city for many years and was a longshoreman and fisherman. Surviving relatives include his sister-in-law, Mrs. Frances A. Kerr, and a niece, Miss Elizabeth Kerr, both of Pefferlow, Ontario, Canada; also a close friend, Mrs. R. L. Lord, of Laurel. Funeral services will be conducted within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, Friday, April 29, at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Thomas Allport, pastor of the St. Mark's Lutheran Church officiating. Cremation.

KERR, Robert S. "Scotty" age 51 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Jennie Kerr, 2015 B Street, passed away Sunday, July 21, (1946) at the Puget Sound Pulp docks the result of an accident. Mr. Kerr was employed as a cargo checker for ships and was a member of the local International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union No. 1-7, also the Checker's Union of Seattle. Mr. Kerr was a veteran of World War 1 and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, William Matthews Post No. 1585 of Bellingham. Surviving relatives include, beside the widow, two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Asklund, of Lynden, and Mrs. Gloria Mize, of Seattle; two grandchildren; also brothers, sisters and other relatives in Canada. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home where services will be conducted Thursday, July 25, at 3:30 p.m. Interment, Woodlawn. The Veterans of Foreign Wars will have full charge of services at both the chapel and cemetery.

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KERSH, Carol Diane – A time of remembrance for Carol Diane Kersh of Bellingham will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at 2138 Jensen St in Ferndale. Mrs. Kersh died Saturday, Jan 15, 2000, in Bellingham. She was 63. Born Aug 10, 1936 to Desmond and Marian (Baker) Collis, she attended school in Spokane and Seattle and graduated from Queen Ann High School in 1954. A resident of Whatcom County for three years, she had worked at Providence Medical Center from 1971 to 1992. Mrs. Kersh was a member of Bellevue Eagles. Survivors include daughter Laurie Endrizzi of Ferndale and Andrew Kersh of Washington. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Jan 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

KERSULEC, Adolphe F., age 60 years of 911 Coronado Avenue passed away in a local hospital, Friday, November 25, (1960) following an extended illness. Mr. Kersulec had resided in Bellingham for the past 24 years and was a member of the Shipwrights and Joiners Union, Local No. 2071. He is survived by his wife, Grace M. and two sisters in France. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 28, at 11 a.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. W. Robert Webb, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, officiating. Cremation. Memorials may be made to the Orthopedic.

KERSULEC, Grace, age 76, 911 Coronado Ave., passed away Friday, December 27, (1968). She had been a resident the past 35 years. She is survived by 2 sisters, Mrs. Marian Michael, city and Mrs. Stanley Michaud, Yakima; 2 brothers, Earl J. Campbell of Wapato and D. A. Campbell, St. Hubert, Quebec. Funeral services Monday, December 30, at 1:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Pastor E. E. Olsenius officiating. Cremation.

KESTER, John, age 71, of 2520 Lakeway Drive, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, August 18, (1948). Mr. Kester had resided in this community for the past ten years and was a retired millwright. Surviving relatives are one brother, Charles, of Reno, Nevada; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Ruby Kester, of Bellingham; also many nieces and nephews. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted, Friday, August 20, at 1:30 p.m. Cremation.

KESTER, Ruby B., age 71, of 2520 Lakeway Drive, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Feb. 25, (1951). Mrs. Kester had resided in this community for the past 48 years and leaves to survive one son, Tully, of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Robinson, of Gresham, Ore.; two grandsons, James Farr, of Pasadena, Calif., and Lyle Farr of Salem, Ore. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Harold E. Penhalurick Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 3 p.m. Cremation.

KETCHERSID, Junior L., age 55, of 4889 Longseth Rd., Blaine passed away Sun. March 12, (1978). Mr. Ketchersid had been a resident of Whatcom Co. since 1960 and is survived by his wife Nina. 2 sons; Ed Loston and Tom Ketchersid both of Ferndale. A brother, W.C. Ketchersid of Waco, Texas. 6 grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. Graham Hutchins, Fri. March 17th at 3:30 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery. Burial under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.

KETCHERSID, Nina Ruth - Visitation for Nina Ruth Ketchersid of Ferndale will be from 1 to 4 p..m Sunday and from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Ketchersid, 80, of 2411 Grandview Road, Ferndale, died Thursday, May 5, 1994. Born April 5, 1914 to J. O. and Katherine Bamford Chester in Ford City, Texas, she had lived in Whatcom County since 1962. She was a member of Ferndale Assembly of God. Survivors include sons Joe Lofton of Ferndale and Tom Ketchersid of Sierra Blanca, Texas; daughter Cheryl Lofton of Ferndale; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 May 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

KETCHUM, Anna, age 74 of 2512 James St., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, May 16, (1959) following a short illness. Mrs. Ketchum had resided in Bellingham for the past 50 years, was a member of the Church of the Assumption and the Leisure Time Club. She leaves to survive 2 sons, John Klander of this city, and Albert Klander of Seattle, 1 daughter, Mrs. Agnes Hobson of Mesa, Ariz.; 7 grandchildren; 1 brother, John Streitmatter of North Dakota; 5 sisters, Mrs. Anna Baller of Acme; Mrs. Margaret Kelly and Mrs. Katherine Scherting, both of Montana, Mrs. Mary DelaBarre of Seattle, Mrs. Theresa Gerving, North Dakota. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem Mass will be said Wednesday, May 20, at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption. Interment, Greenacres, under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

KETCHUM, Dorothy Joan died in Everson, WA on Friday, Dec. 1, 2006 at the age of 70. She was born in Bellingham Aug. 7, 1936 to Anton and Hilda (Hills) Holmquist and graduated from the State School for the Deaf. Dorothy married Clyde Ketchum on April 23, 1959 in Clearbrook, WA and shortly after their marriage, they moved to the Seattle area where she lived for 46 years. Actively involved with the deaf community, she was a member of the Mother's Social Club and Pacific Coast Deaf Bowling Assoc. One of her greatest joys was traveling abroad with her husband and friends. Dorothy's family best remembers her as a fabulous seamstress. Preceded in death by her husband, Clyde, on July 11, 1986 and a sister-in-law Donna Westfall; Dorothy is survived by her brother Gerald (Lorraine Holmquist of Lynden; sisters Carol (Jay) Myers of Mission, B.C. and Sharon (Fred) Westoff of Everson; sisters-in-law Barbara Proebstel of Lakeview, OR and Ruth Burns of Corvallis, OR; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held with an interpreter present Sat Dec 9, 2006, 1 p.m. at Clearbrook Lutheran Church, Lynden. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Gillies Funeral home and Cremation Services of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Dec 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

KETCHUM, Edith L., of 2512 James, passed away at the family residence Wednesday, December 2, (1953) at the age of 69, following a lingering illness. Mrs. Ketchum had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 30 years. She leaves to survive her husband, William M. Ketchum, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Anderson, also of the family residence. One son, Gerald L. Ketchum, captain U. S. Navy, now stationed in Washington, D. C. Two grandchildren, Gerald Berglof and Jacquline Ketchum; two brothers, Fred Bennett of Alaska, Thurlow Bennett of Wickersham; one sister, Mrs. Phyllis Scarborough of Alaska. The Rev. C. C. Hovda will officiate at services Monday, December 7, at 2 p.m. within the chapel of Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.

KETCHUM, Kathleen - Funeral services for Kathleen Ketchum, 69, of Everett will be 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Precht Funeral Chapel in Everett. She died Thursday (October 17, 1974). Born at Birch Bay, Mrs. Ketchum moved to Everett in 1924. Survivors include the widower, Earl; one son, Bill in Manila, Republic of the Philippines; two brothers, Frank Gillespie of Seattle and Nuell [Niell?] Gillespie of Everett; three sisters, Eileen Morse of Issaquah, Florence Reay of Salem, Ore. and Mary Imus of Bellingham.

KETCHUM, Scot Barry, age 17, of 6884 Mission Rd, Everson, passed away in the Everett General Hospital Tuesday, June 10, (1975). A lifetime resident of Whatcom County, he was a junior at Nooksack Valley High School and was a member of the Nooksack Indian Methodist Church. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnston of Everson; his father Glen Ketchum of Portland; 2 brothers, Michael and Richard Johnston Jr., both at home; 4 sisters, Sheree Ketchum of Salem, Ore., Chrystal Johnson of Ferndale, Lori and Marta Johnston, both at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reid of Everson and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Olive Ketchum of Everett; also numerous aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel Friday, June 12 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Glen Wolf officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jun 1975) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

KETCHUM, William M., age 73, of 2512 James Street, passed away suddenly at his residence Wednesday, May 15, (1957). Mr. Ketchum had resided in Bellingham the past 27 years, was a retired logger and a member of the Leisure Time Club. He leaves to survive his wife, Anna of the home; one son, Capt. Jack Ketchum, U.S.N. of Washington, D. C.; one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter; one sister, Mrs. Fred Nystrom of Idaho. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 20, at 2:00 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment, Bayview.

KETEL, John G., age 86 of 405 4th St., Lynden, passed away Tuesday July 5, (1977). A World War I Army Veteran, Mr. Ketel was a retired carpenter and 12 years ago moved to Lynden from Bellflower, Calif. He was also a member of the First Reformed Church in Lynden and on Nov. 11, 1920 was married to Jacoba Duim in Sibley, Iowa. Besides his wife, Jacoba, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Allen (VerLee) Meenk of Lynden, a son-in-law, Mr. Lambert Teerink of Bellflower, Calif., a sister, Mrs. Julia Roghair of Alton, Iowa, 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded by 2 sons & a daughter. Funeral services will be conducted Friday July 8 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home with Rev. Elmer VanderPloeg officiating. Burial will follow in Monumenta Cemetery. Contributions and memorial gifts may be made to the World Home Bible League or World Vision.

KETTENMANN, Louise Mary - Graveside service for Louise Mary Kettenmann, age 89, of 2726 Alderwood Ave., will be Fri. Feb. 26, 3 p.m. at Bay View Cemetery, with Rev. Carl O. Fischer officiating. Mrs. Kettenmann passed away Mon. Feb. 22, 1982. She is survived by daughters Laura Hanneman and Kathryn Croy, both of Bellingham; 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother & sister-in-law, Carl & Anna Nelson of City; several cousins. She was preceded in death by her son, Warren Earl Kettenmann of Seattle on Feb. 1, 1981. A resident of this community for the past 84 years she was a member of Bellingham Rebekah Lodge No. 43; Laurel Grange and Senior Activity Center. [born Feb. 6, 1893 at Little Rock, Ark.]

KETTERER, Edmund, age 80, of 1315 1/2 State St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, August 18, (1961). A retired logger, Mr. Ketterer was a 51 year resident of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Tuesday, August 22 at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park. [born August 20, 1880 in Switzerland.]

KEWER, George, age 84, of 1324 Railroad Ave., passed away at home Thursday, Feb. 9, (1956). Mr. Kewer had been a resident of this community the past ten years and was a retired railroad employee. Surviving relatives include a niece, Mrs. Virginia Parashos of Portland, Ore., and a nephew, Herbert Haines of Seattle. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow - Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Mrs. Margaret G. Kupfer Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. Cremation.

KEY, Harold E. S., age 76, 119 Virginia Street, passed away at home Tuesday, July 14, (1964). Mr. Key was a forty-nine-year resident of this community, where he was a salesman for Morse Hardware before retiring; attended the First Christian Church and was a member of the retail Clerk's Union, Local No. 240. Survivors are his widow, Esther J., at home; three sons, Vance, Lynnwood; Harold, Kirkland; Robert, Bellevue; one daughter, Mrs. Carl King, Kennewick; nine grandchildren; four brothers, Robert and William, both in England; Norman, London, Ontario, Canada; Archie, Jasper, Alberta; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Bye, Massachusetts; Miss Jolliet Anna Key, Beverley, Mass.; Mrs. Ethel Choyce, Surrey, England, and many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. James York Thursday, July 16 at 1 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

KEY, Lena Gertrude, age 76, of 2400 Eldridge Avenue, passed away Sunday, February 3, (1957) in a local hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Key had made her home in the Pleasant Valley Community the past 60 years. She is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Irene Brown of Newcastle, Wyoming, Mrs. Gladys Cyr of Vancouver, Wash., Mrs. Jesse Voris of Bellingham; 1 son, Donald Pryor Key of Seattle; 2 brothers, Otto Martinson of Santa Rosa, Calif.; Pete Martinson of Rt. 1, Blaine, and seven grandchildren. Numerous other relatives. The remains rest at the Monroe Funeral Home in Ferndale where funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. in the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale, with Canon E. B. Smith officiating. Final resting place Enterprise Cemetery.

KEYES, Anna     d. April 12, 1965    Image

KEYES, Catherine Cornelia, aged 89, passed away at her home 2915 Victor street, Tuesday evening, April 17, (1934) following a long illness. Mrs. Keyes had been a resident of this city for the past sixteen years, previous to which time she resided at Mayville, N. Y., where she was a member of the M. E. church and a past matron of the O.E.S. Deceased is survived by the following: One son Dr. W. C. Keyes, of Bellingham; one son Dr. M. A. Keyes, Blaine; one son, E. B. Keyes, Oakland, Cal.; one brother, Albert M. Burnett, Mayville, N. Y.; twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private funeral services were conducted at the Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home by the Rev. Thomas W. Jeffrey, pastor of the Garden Street M. E. church, Thursday, April 19, at 1:30 p.m. Burial followed in Bay View cemetery.

KEYES, Donald C.    d. July 29, 1968    Image

KEYES, Edith C., age 82, 2716 Cornwall, passed away Thurs. June 9, (1983). Mrs. Keyes was a member of the Church of the Assumption and the Catholic Daughters of America. She had been a resident of Bellingham since 1931 and leaves to survive a son William C. Keyes II of this city; 6 grandchildren, William C. III, Roswell, Erick & Peter Keyes, Carol Ann Bentley and Kristian Halterman; 9 great-grandchildren. Mass of the Christian Burial will be offered Mon. June 13 at 10 a.m. from the Church of the Assumption with Rev. Don Piro officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery. Arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home. [born Oct. 23, 1900 in Buffalo, N.Y.; widow of Dr. Roswell P. Keyes.]

KEYES, Edward B., age 76, of 1346 Humboldt, passed away in a local hospital Friday, July 18, (1958) following a short illness. He had resided in Bellingham for the past 38 years and was a retired contractor. He leaves to survive his wife, Etta T. Keyes of the family home; 3 sons, Chauncey M., of Fresno, California; Major Edward B. Jr. of the U.S. Marine Corp, Lynnhaven, Virginia; and Richard C., of Nevato, California; 4 daughters, Mrs. Dorothy E. Wagner, of Bowser, B. C.; Mrs. Marion Vallerga of Oakland; Mrs. Harriett E. Martin, and Mrs. Carolyn E. Bardea, both of Mill Valley, Calif.; 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Dr. W. C. Keyes of this city; sister-in-law, Mrs. Bessie Peterson, of Oakland; many nieces and nephews, among whom are Dr. Roswell P. Keyes, Dr. Donald C. Keyes, Dr. Howard C. Keyes, all of this city. Funeral services will be conducted July 21 at 1 p.m. from the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Calvin Moore officiating. Interment Bayview.

KEYES, Elizabeth Laughery, 76, who lived with her husband in what is now known as the Roeder Home, died Tuesday (January 26, 1982). Most recently she lived at 1224 Cornwall Ave. She was born April 21, 1905 at Cumberland, Md. She was a graduate of Cumberland Normal School and Walter Reed School of Nursing in Washington, D. C. She worked as an R.N. in New York, Philadelphia and Chicago. She met her husband, Dr. Donald C. Keyes, in Chicago, where they were married in 1934. They moved to Bellingham in 1935, where Dr. Keyes set up an orthopedic practice. He died in 1968. She was a member of the Aftermath Club, a past president of the Broadway Garden Club and had been an active volunteer in the March of Dimes in the 1950s. She had also been co-chairman of the new candy stripers of St. Luke's Hospital and a volunteer at the Whatcom Museum of History and Art. They Keyes family home was donated to Whatcom County following the death of Dr. Keyes and is now known as the Roeder Home. She is survived by a daughter and two grandchildren. [Cyrene K. Moore, Kirkland; Cynthia K. & Michael S. Kohls] Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, the Rev. John Langlitz officiating. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

KEYES, Elizabeth Lawler, died Sunday, March 27, 1994, in Bellingham. She was 93. Born January 12, 1901 in Rochester, Minnesota, Elizabeth attended Georgetown Visitation Convent and graduated from Trinity College, both in Washington, D.C. Before marriage, Elizabeth managed bookstores in Rochester and St. Paul. Elizabeth was the bride of Dr. Howard Keyes, married September 21, 1935 in Rochester, MN, and they moved to Bellingham the same year. During her fifty nine years here, Elizabeth was past president of St. Zita's Guild of St. Joseph Hospital, the past president of Edgemoor Garden Club, a member of The Sacred Heart Altar Society, The Assumption Altar Society, the Women's Medical Auxiliary of the Whatcom County Medical Society and The Frances Drake Orthopedic Guild, The Bellingham Golf and Country Club, The Bellingham Yacht Club, and The Washington Athletic Club. Survivors include her son, Craig Keyes of Bellingham; daughter, Sarah Calmus of Mercer Island and four grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 30, 1994 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bellingham. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

KEYES, Fred, age 84 yrs. of 1509 E. Victor St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, August 21, (1959). Mr. Keyes had resided in Bellingham for many years. He leaves to survive two sisters, Mrs. G. A. W. White and Miss Stella M. Keyes of Louisville, Kentucky. Rosary will be said Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 7:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem mass will be read Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 9 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption.

KEYES, Harriet E., age 73 years, of Anacortes, Wash., passed away at a local hospital Monday, Sept. 8, (1952) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Keyes had been a resident of Anacortes for the past 32 years and was junior past royal matron of the Mount Vernon Order of Amaranth, past noble grand and past district deputy of Mount Erie Rebekahs Lodge, a member of the Bellingham White Shrine, past matron of the Blaine O. E. S., past president of the P. E. O. Chapter W., Anacortes, and a member of the Congregational Church of Ferndale. She is survived by her husband, Walter; two grandsons, Gilbert W. and Harry T. Keyes, both of Seattle; one sister, Antoinette Haun, of Anacortes; one brother, Smith E. McLain, of Spokane; one nephew, Paul Hood Jr., of this city. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 11, at 11 a.m. in the Presbyterian Church in Anacortes, with Rev. William H. Graler, pastor, officiating. Cremation will follow under direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home of Bellingham.

KEYES, Howard Craig, M.D., passed away Thurs. July 8, 1993. Born July 11, 1903 in Ferndale, the family moved to Bellingham in 1905 where his father, William, practiced medicine. Howard graduated from Whatcom High School and the University of Washington. He graduated from the University of Buffalo Medical School where he belonged to Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Medical Fraternity. He spent 1929 doing postgraduate work in Vienna; from there he went to the Mayo Clinic to do a fellowship in surgery from 1931-1934. It was there he met Elizabeth Lawler to whom he has been married for fifty-eight years. Dr. Keyes returned to Bellingham to practice with his father and two brothers, Roswell and Donald. He retired in 1974 after forty years as a general surgeon. Golf and the violin remained his hobbies, and just finished the season with the Whatcom Community Orchestra. Dr. Keyes belonged to the Whatcom County and Washington State Medical Societies, the American College of Surgeons. He belonged to the Bellingham Yacht Club, The Bellingham Golf and Country Club and the Washington Athletic Club. Dr. Keyes is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; his son, Craig and wife Julie Keyes of Bellingham; his daughter, Sarah and husband Don Calmus of Mercer Island; and four grandchildren, Mary and John Calmus and Erin and Sean Keyes. Dr. Keyes was a member of Sacred Heart Church on Fourteenth St. and Knox Ave. where a Mass of Christian Burial will take place Monday, July 12, at 11 a.m. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

KEYES, Katherine May, age 65, passed away at the home of her brother, Dr. Marion A. Keyes, of 414 Fifteenth Street, Saturday, Nov. 25, (1950). Miss Keyes had been a resident of this community for the past 32 years and had been employed at the Keyes Clinic prior to her retirement. Deceased was a member of the Methodist Church and leaves to survive, other than Dr. Marion A., two brothers, Dr. William C. Keyes and Edward B. Keyes, both of Bellingham; also many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where private services will be conducted by the Rev. Daniel E. Taylor, Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

KEYES, Dr. Marion A., age 71, of 414 Fifteenth Street, passed away at the family home Friday, August 31, (1951). Dr. Keyes had resided in Bellingham and Whatcom County for the past 33 years. He had been a member of the Keyes Clinic here since 1942 and prior to that had practiced in Blaine since 1918. He leaves to survive, his wife, Mrs. Anna Keyes, at the family home; two sons, Marion A. Jr., and William E. Keyes, both of this city; six grandchildren, and two brothers, Edward B. Keyes and Dr. William C. Keyes, both of this city. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Daniel E. Taylor Tuesday, September 4, at 11 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

KEYES, Marion III, formerly of Blaine, died of cancer on Sunday, Sept. 4, 1994, at his daughter's home in Boring, Ore. He was 81. Born July 11, 1913, in Clymer, N. Y., to Marion Alvah and Anne Springer Keyes, he moved to Blaine with his family in 1918. His father was mayor of Blaine in the late 1920's. He graduated from Blaine High School in 1931. Mr. Keyes attended the University of Washington, majoring in chemical engineering. He married Winifred Nolte in 1936. He worked for Puget Sound Pulp & Timber Co. of Bellingham (now part of Georgia-Pacific Corp.) until 1954, when he moved to Alaska to work for Ketchikan Pulp Co., now part of Louisiana Pacific. He retired as plant engineer in 1983. Survivors include daughters Candace Keyes of Boring, Ore., and Stephanie Keyes of Milpitas, Calif.; sons Christopher Keyes of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Peter Keyes of San Jose, Calif., and Marion Keyes IV of St. Louis; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

KEYES, Dr. Roswell P., age 75 of 2716 Cornwall, passed away Saturday, Nov. 20, (1976). Dr. Keyes had been a life resident of Bellingham. He was a retired physician where he was a member of the Keyes Clinic since 1939 as a physician of obstetrics and pediatrics. He was a member of the Washington State Bowlers & Proprieters AA, member of the American Medical Association and a 50 year member of the Washington State Medical Association. He was a life member of Bellingham Country Club, Bellingham Yacht Club & Elks Lodge BPOE No. 194. He leaves to survive his wife, Edith C. of the family home; 1 son, William of this city; 1 brother, Dr. Howard Keyes of this city; 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert B. McLellan officiating. Interment Bay View.

KEYES, Dr. William C., age 89, of 2230 Henry St., passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, Sept. 21, (1960). A resident of Bellingham for the past 60 years, Dr. Keyes was a physician and surgeon, having established the Keyes Clinic in 1934; he was the major stockholder of the P.S.P.&T.; was a member of the A.M.A; Washington State Medical Assn.; Whatcom County Medical Society; was a former member of the B.P.O. Elks; was a former member of the Cougar Club. Survivors are his widow, Emma, at home; three sons, Drs. Howard C., Donald C. and Roswell P., all of Bellingham and formerly associated with their father in business; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun, Friday, Sept. 23, at 2 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery. Active casket bearers will be Craig, William C. and William E. Keyes, Robert Kohl, Dr. Louis King and Major Edward Keyes. Honorary casket bearers will be A. W. Shiels, Henry Jukes, Judge John A. Kellogg, Dr. Frederick Wheaton, George Ambrose, Harry Abbott, Lawson Turcott, Erik Ekholm, Arthur Quick and Charles Blick.

KEYES, Winifred - Former Bellingham tournament golfer Winifred Agnes Nolte Keyes, 76, died Christmas Day (1989) in Mountain View, Calif., where she had undergone four months of treatment for cancer. There will be no local services. Mrs. Keyes, of Ketchikan, Alaska, was born Winifred Nolte on Nov. 18, 1913, in Bellingham. She grew up in Whatcom County and graduated from Bellingham High School at 16. She also attended the University of Washington, where she swam competitively. Mrs. Keyes graduated from Western Washington State College in 1966. She married Marion Keyes June 5, 1937, in Bellingham, where they lived until they moved to Ketchikan in 1955. Mrs. Keyes was club golf champion at the Bellingham Golf and Country Club for seven years. An avid tournament golfer, she one played against golf champ Babe Didrickson. Under the cattery name Etlon, Mrs. Keyes also raised and showed Persian cats, including her Grand Champion, Chief Seattle. An enthusiastic horticulturist, she hybridized and named a number of primrose varieties, and sold plants at nurseries throughout Washington and Alaska. Mrs. Keyes remained physically active in her later years, daily walking to and from a school in Alaska where she taught until 1983. She also became a certified international scuba instructor after the age of 60, and taught diving at Ketchikan Community College in Alaska. Her ashes will be placed in an area where she enjoyed diving in Alaska. Survivors include her husband Marion of the family home; three sons, Marion A. Keyes of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Peter A. Keyes of Milpitas, Calif., and Christopher M. Keyes of Milwaukie, Ore.; two daughters, Stephanie S. Keyes of Milpitas, Calif., and Candace M. Keyes of Boring, Ore.; one brother, George Nolte of Pebble Beach, Calif.; and seven grandchildren.

KEYS, Joseph, 1137 N. State St., age 60, passed away Friday, October 7, (1966). Mr. Keys had resided in this city the past three years, and was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was a boilermaker and gardener before retirement. Survivors are a daughter Mrs. Carolyn Fesler of Omaha, Nebraska, and two sons in Houston, Texas. Services will be conducted by Rev. Max K. Oliphant Monday, October 10 at 3 p.m., at the Jones Funeral Home, followed by cremation.

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