Whatcom County Funeral Notices Ki

WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES KI - KIT

KIBBE, Lynus A., 79, of 215 21st., passed away at home Saturday, October 19, (1957). Mr. Kibbe had resided in this community the past 58 years; was a member of the Baptist Church; was a professor emeritus of Western Washington College of Education where he had taught for 28 years; was curator of Washington State Historical Society and was a member of the 20th Century Club. Surviving relatives include the widow, Pearl H., at the family home; a son, Merle H., in Ellensburg, Wash.; two granddaughters, Mrs. Ramona Fleming of Pullman and Miss Joan Kibbe of Ellensburg; a sister, Dr. Alice L. Kibbe of Cathage [Carthage?], Ill., and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. James B. Hughes Tuesday, October 22 at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery at Elma, Washington Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 4:30 p.m. Casketbearers will be Dr. W. W. Haggard, Dr. Merle Kuder, Henry Jukes, Charles Rice, Sam Buchanan and Phil Morey.
KIBBLE, Mary Ann, age 72, of 711 Seventh Street, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, August 1, (1949). Mrs. Kibble had been a life resident of this community and was a member of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church, also a Guild member of that church; the Aftermath Club and the Hillside Garden Club. Surviving relatives are her husband, Joseph J., at home; one son, Francis B.; three grandchildren, Ted, Jim and Joe Kibble and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Morgan, all of Seattle. Private funeral services were conducted from the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth by Father W. Robert Webb, Wednesday, August 3, at 1 p.m. Cremation.
KICKHAFER, Emil H., age 77 years, of 2312 Orleans Street, passed away Friday Evening, Sept. 6, (1946) at the family home following a lingering illness. Mr. Kickhafer had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 45 years, was a retired millworker, having been in the employ of the Bloedel-Donovan Lumber Co. for 25 years, and was a member of the St. John's Lutheran church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pauline Kickhafer; five daughters, Mrs. Doris Prather, city, Mrs. Mary Small, city, Mrs. Bertha Osborne, Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Martha Whalen, Redmond, Wash., and Mrs. Anna Owen, Olympia, Wash.; fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Sept. 9, at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. M. Keller, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment, Bay View.
KICKHAFER, Paul B., age 81 years old, of Olympia, passed away in that city Friday, Jan. 29 (1960) following an extended illness. Mr. Kickhafer was a former resident of Snoqualmie Falls and was a member of the Lutheran Church and Odd Fellows Lodge in Snoqualmie. He is survived by 3 nieces, Mrs. Doris Prather, Mrs. Mary Small, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. Ann Owen of Olympia. Private family services will be conducted Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 2:30 p.m. at the Westford Funeral Home. Interment, Bay View.
KICKHAFER, Pauline, age 86 years, of 2312 Orleans Street, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, April 4, (1953) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Kickhafer had resided in Bellingham for the past 51 years and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Doris Prather and Mrs. Mary Small, both of Bellingham; Mrs. Ann Owen, of Olympia, Mrs. Bertha Osborn, of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Martha Whalen, of Seattle; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Private funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 8, at 10:30 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of this Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. E. M. Butenschoen, pastor, officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.
KIDD, Sylva L. – Our beloved Mom, Grandmother and friend slipped away from us in the early hours of May 1, 2007. Sylva L. Kidd was born in Oklahoma City, OK, Sept 23, 1916; little feet dancing and eyes smiling. She grew up with her parents, Dr. Cadmus and Florence Coulson, married Jack Kidd, who preceded her in death in 1993. She had four children: Donald Kidd (deceased), Shirley K. Kidd of Ohio, Jackie Kidd Aughe of Deming, and Buddy Kidd of Phoenix, AZ. Sylva had a full and wonderful life as an Army wife, lived in foreign lands, served tea to dignitaries and danced with Kings. She was a beautiful, happy person who loved life and dearly loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was their friend and best cheerleader. She thought we are all perfect and didn't mind telling you so. She was "Grandmother" to half the kids in Deming and will be missed and loved by them always. The Lord blessed Sylva the last few years of her life with a sweetheart and good friend and wonderful dance partner, Jim Williams. Now she dances with angels. We will all miss you, Mom and your "away we go." And away you went from us straight to the throne room of heaven. We will be having a private service with just Jim and our family. There will be a celebration of life + memories and music and laughter as well as some tears at the home of Fred and Jackie Aughe, Deming, on Sunday May 20 from 2-4 p.m. And a special thanks to the staff of Alderwood Park for their love and devotion to my Mom.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 May 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KIDDER, Blanche L., age 84 passed away at her home, 1485 Axton Road, Thursday, August 26, (1948), following a lingering illness. She had been a resident of this community for the past two years, and a resident of Mount Vernon for twenty-four years. Surviving relatives include her husband, Willis Kidder; five brothers, Silas Walston, Lynden, Washington, Jim Walston, Vancouver, Washington, Corbin Walston, Bliss, Idaho, Thomas Walston, Sharpsburg, Iowa, and Clive Walston, Malvern, Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Swett, Mount Vernon, and Mrs. Irene Ward, North Platt, Nebraska. Also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Monroe Mortuary, Tuesday, August 31, at 2 p.m. (standard time), with the Rev. C. W. Wheeler officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.
KIDDER, Willis E., age 86, of 1485 Axton Road, passed away at his home Tuesday, July 11, (1950) following a lingering illness. Mr. Kidder was a retired dairy farmer, coming to this community four years ago after living near Mount Vernon for 28 years. He is survived by several nieces and nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 14 at 2 p.m. within the Monroe Chapel in Ferndale with the Rev. C. W. Wheeler officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.
KIDERLIN, Stella, 86, participant in several activities in the Bayview Community for 60 years, died Sunday (May 20, 1963) after a brief illness at a Sedro Woolley Hospital. She was a member of the Bayview Church, Civic Club, Friendship Club, the Historical Society and Skagit County Pioneers. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jewel Stierlen of Burlington and Mrs. Bertha Peterson of Rt. 3, Mount Vernon; two brothers, Oscar Achamire of Miles City, Mont., and Harry Achamire of Williston, N.D.; a sister, Mrs. Gladys Wodecki of The Dalles, Ore., five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be Sunday morning at the Bayview Church. Cremation was today in Bellingham.
KIEBLER, Curtis C., age 58 of 633 33rd Ave. East, Seattle, passed away at his residence Saturday, March 21, (1964) following an extended illness. Mr. Kiebler was a former resident of Arlington, Wash., and was a security Guard at Broadmoor and a member of Inman Lodge, F&AM No. 637 of Atlanta, Ga. He leaves to survive his wife, Esther at home, 1 step-son, Robert Skidmore of Garden Grove, Calif., 1 stepdaughter, Mrs. Alice Langley of Port Angeles, 3 step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 23 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Dr. Stuart P. Benson officiating. Interment Bay View.
KIEDEL, Roy W., age 59, of 106 Ft. Bragg Rd., Willets, Calif. passed away Tuesday August 23rd, (1977). A former Whatcom Co. resident, Mr. Kiedel was a 17 yr. resident of Calif., the last 7 of which he resided in Willets. He was employed by Little Lake Industries & was a foreman in the Trimline Furniture Division. He was a veteran of WWII & a member of the American Ex-POW's Assn. & the Defenders of Bataan in Corrigidor Assn. & was also a past member of the Custer VFW. He is survived by his wife, Virginia. A son, Darwin Greenfield of Everson. A daughter, Sally Fields in Willets, Calif. 2 brothers; Lloyd Davie of Battleground, Wa. & Floyd Davie of LaCenter, Wa. 3 grandchildren & also an aunt, Mrs. Wick Gilmore of B'ham. & an uncle, Mr. Ray Pittman of Lynden. Military services will be conducted on Thursday Sept. 1st at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
KIEFER, Jack W., 1540 Fairview Ave., age 55, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 29, (1974). A 27 year resident, Mr. Kiefer was a salesman for the Brown Barber Supply. He was a past exalted ruler of Bellingham Lodge No. 194 BPOE, a veteran of WWII and a member of the DAV. Surviving are his wife, Edith, at home and 1 son, Jeffrey W., Mount Vernon; 1 brother, Rene Kiefer of Kokoma, Indiana. Services will be conducted by officers of Bellingham Lodge No. 194 BPOE, Friday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Cremation.
KIEHL, Blanche, a resident of the Leopold Hotel, passed away at a local hospital late Monday afternoon, March 7, (1949) following a short illness. Mrs. Kiehl had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 45 years and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Sehome Chapter. She was a retired restaurant owner, having owned the Blue Bird Inn for many years. Mrs. Kiehl is survived by two sisters, Mrs. J. L. Yelton, city and Mrs. Max Lange, Arlington, Wash.; two brothers, Clifford J. McLaughlin, Maple Falls, Wash., and Earl C. McLaughlin, city; one step-son, Milton Kiehl, of Minneapolis, Minn. Also many other relatives. Christian Science services were read Wednesday, March 9, at 2 p.m., at the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home. Interment in Bay View.
KIEL, Florence, age 91, passed away peacefully to live with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 28, 2004. She was born April 6, 1913 to Fred and Gertie (Vander Meulen) Stremler in Lynden. She lived her entire life in the Northern Whatcom County area and attended North Prairie and Ebenezer Schools. Florence went to visit relatives in Michigan during her teenage years and while there met and married Gerrit Ammeraal. They were married for 13 years, farming on the Double Ditch Road near Lynden. When he passed away in 1949, she continued farming for four years. Florence married Harvey Kiel in 1953 and for the next 20 years they lived together at 509 South 17th Street in Lynden. Harvey passed away in 1973 and she continued to live at her home until moving to Lynden Manor in 1998. Florence was a life-time church member, in her youth at First Christian Reformed Church in Lynden and later was an active and charger member of the Faith Reformed Church in Lynden. She loved to cook and bake and was generous in sharing with others. Flowers and plants flourished with her loving care. She will always be remembered for her cheerful and positive attitude, her love and concern for others. She was a blessing to all who knew her. Mrs. Kiel was preceded in death by her husband Gerrit Ammeraal of 13 years, husband Harvey Kiel of 20 years; brothers Simon, Steve, Herman, Henry, Bill and John Stremler and a grandson, Scott Rode. Florence is survived by daughter Carol and husband Bill Rode of Bellingham, step-son Boyd Kiel and wife Ellen of Ferndale; 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; brother Fred Stremler and wife Gen of Montana and many nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. When Florence was 14 years old her mother died and her father married Anna Kingma, bringing more siblings into the family circle. Surviving are brothers Simon, Ralph and Louis Kingma; sisters Martha Loomer and Dorothy Hobson. Sylvia Mady is deceased.
KIEL, John Raymond of Lynden died Sunday, June 15, 1997, at the Christian Rest Home in Lynden. He was 89. He was born April 8, 1908, in Armour, S.D. He married Rose VanderWerff in January 1932. They moved to Whatcom County in 1936. Mr. Kiel worked for a dairy until 1953. He also drove a school bus for the Lynden School District for 20 years and worked as a custodian for the Christian Health Care Center and First Reformed Church. He belonged to Faith Reformed Church. He enjoyed playing pool and horseshoes. Mr. Kiel's first wife died in 1988. He married Loeta William of Lynden in January 1990. Survivors include his wife; son Wesley Kiel of Holland, Mich.; daughter Lois Zylstra of Oak Harbor; stepsons Willie Williams of Bellingham and Glenn Williams of Toledo, Ohio; stepdaughter Edna Clem of Seattle; sisters Margaret Vander Werff of Lynden, Ruth Veerbrugge of Blaine and Henrietta Oliver of Harrison, S.D.; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at Gillies Funeral Home, from 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday. A memorial service will begin at Faith Reformed Church at 2 p.m. Wednesday; Pastor Rick Schranck and Wesley Kiel will officiate. Burial will be at 1:15 p.m. in Monumenta Cemetery. Arrangements by Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden.
KIEL, Marie Josephine, age 92, of 415 Gladstone, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, July 6, (1960). Mrs. Kiel had been a resident of this community for the past 24 years and was a member of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives include a son, Henry Kiel of Port Angeles; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor Norman Dahle, Monday, July 11, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
KIENAST, Emma, 96, expired Wednesday, December 20, (1972). She lived at 427 Garden St. Mrs. Kienast was a 66-year resident of Bellingham. Surviving are two sons, George and John, Bellingham; a daughter, Mrs. Harold Hawkins, Tacoma; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
KIENAST, Ilah Belle, age 30 years, 2516 Cornwall Avenue, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, August 7, (1948). Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church and leaves the following survivors; the husband, John R. Kienast, and two sons, John R. Jr., and Cary H. at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Jenkins at Fort Shaw, Mont., three sisters, Mrs. Naomi Volther, Pueblo, Colo., Miss Doris Jenkins at Tokyo, Japan and Miss Delaine Jenkins at Fort Shaw, Mont.; also one brother, Marvin Jenkins, at Oakland, Calif. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Reverend James M. Wilson, Tuesday, August 10, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
KIENAST, John, age 74, of 427 N. Garden Street, passed away in a Seattle hospital Tuesday, July 17, (1951). Mr. Kienast had resided in this community for the past 45 years; had been the owner of Kienast's Cigar Store, and had been a member of Whatcom Lodge No. 151, F. & A. M.; a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, and a member of the Nile Temple of the Mystic Shrine. Surviving relatives are his widow, Emma, at home; two sons, George H. and John R., both of Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Wright of Seattle, and Mrs. Harold Hawkins, of Tacoma; four grandchildren, Miss Patricia Wright, of Seattle, Miss Carol Hawkins, of Tacoma, and Gary and Jack Kienast, both of Bellingham. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James Martyn Wilson and officers of the Masonic Lodge Friday, July 20, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
KIENAST, John Robert, age 93, passed away on March 24, 2007. A Bellingham native he was born March 22, 1914 to John and Emma Kienast. John attended the Campus School, Whatcom High School, and the University of Washington where he was a member of the Psi Upsilon Fraternity. John was a man of many interests and many friends. He was an Eagle Scout, a State Tennis Champion in college, enjoyed playing basketball, cribbage, and was an avid golfer. In his younger years, he enjoyed pheasant hunting and owned a good bird dog. He married Ilah Hanes of Fort Shaw, Montana, who passed away in August 1948. Following Ilah's death, John lived with his parents in their large family home on Garden Street with sons Jack and Gary. John had a close relationship with Ilah's family and he, Jack and Gary spent a lot of time at their ranch in Montana. John was active in both sons' scouting years, and was Scoutmaster of Troop 7. In 1974 John married Bernice Hall; and theirs was a happy marriage, as they shared a passion for gardening, golfing and celebrating holidays and important events with friends and family in Bellingham and Kauai where they spent their winters. John was a life member of the Bellingham Golf and Country Club, of which he was past president and manager, and Secretary Emeritus of the Washington State Seniors' Golf Association (WSSGA). John had a great sense of humor that never left him; he was a loving friend and father to both his families. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Celeste Wright and Vera Hawkins, and brother George Kienast, and wives Ilah and Bernice. He is survived by his sons John (Jack) R. Kienast Jr. (Christine) and Gary H. Kienast (Charlotte) and stepchildren Judy Lewis (Denny) and Mike Hall (Rae Ann), all of Bellingham. His blended family included many grandchildren: Stacy Lewis of Whitehorse, Yukon: Marcy Barr of Altoona, Wisconsin: Jennifer Hall and Tim Hall of Bellingham, Washington; Tara Kienast of Huntington Beach, California; Lydia Crose of Olympia, Washington; Kyla Kienast Everall of Vancouver, British Columbia; Many Wagner of Stephenville, Texas; and Sean Wagner of Tempe, Arizona. John is also survived by nieces Patricia Woodburn of San Diego, California, and Carlye Teel (Paul) of Mukilteo, Washington. We will miss you John, but are glad we had you with us for so many years. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Mar 29 at 2 p.m. at Moles Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Mar 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KIENEKER, Geesje, age 78, of Lynden, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, September 15, (1951) following a short illness. Mrs. Kieneker has been a resident of Lynden of the past 32 years. Surviving relatives include her husband, George R.; five daughters, Mrs. Simon Bezemer and Grace Kieneker, both of Lynden; Lena of Seattle, Mrs. Barney Klander of Bellingham, Mrs. W. B. Gaw of Spokane; three sons, Theodore and Henry, both of Seattle, John of Spokane; one sister and one brother in Holland, and nine grandchildren. Services will be conducted Wednesday, September 19, at 2 p.m., from the First Christian Reform Church in Lynden, with the Rev. J. F. Schuurmann officiating. Interment in the Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.
KIENEKER, George, age 80 years, of Lynden, passed away at his home, Tuesday, July 30, (1957) following a lingering illness. He had resided in Lynden for the past 38 years. Mr. Kieneker is survived by five daughters, Lena Kieneker, of Seattle; Mrs. B. Gaw, of Spokane; Mrs. B. Klander, of Bellingham; Grace Kieneker and Mrs. Simon Becemer, both of Lynden; three sons, Ted and Henry, both of Seattle; John of Spokane; one brother, Everett in the Netherlands; 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 2, at 2 p.m. from the First Christian Reformed Church in Lynden, with Rev. William Riensma officiating. Interment in Monumenta Cemetery under direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.
KIEP, John Max, age 83, of 2174 Yew Rd., passed away Sunday, Oct. 1, 1978. He had been a resident of this community since 1975 and is survived by his wife, Eva; 2 sons, John Robert Kiep and Glen M. Kiep, all of Bellingham; 1 sister, Mrs. Liley Koehler of Germany; 4 granddaughters and 4 great grandchildren. Services will be conducted by Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen, Thurs., Oct. 5, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
KIEVIET, Charles, age 88 of 1760 Front St., Lynden, passed away Fri., Mar. 28, (1975) in a local hospital. He is survived by 1 son, Peter, 4 daughters, Mrs. Mary Houg of Oregon, Mrs. Winnie Phillips of Edmonds, Mrs. Hilda Kortlever of Seattle, Mrs. Evangeline Altier of Seattle; 16 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Tues., Apr. 1 at 2 p.m. in the Second Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. Ron Slater officiating. Burial will follow in the Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home.
KIEVIET, Sadie, age 58, of Route 1, Lynden, passed away at her home Thursday, April 5, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Kieviet had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 30 years. Surviving relatives include her husband, Charles; a son, Peter F., of Lynden; four daughters, Mrs. Jim Houg, of Lynden; Mrs. Harold Kortlever, of Oak Harbor, and Winifred and Evangeline, both at home; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Farrington and Mrs. Anna Hanson, both of Everett; two brothers, Bert Haga, of Oak Harbor, and Jake Haga, of Lynden; several nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted Saturday, April 7, at 2 p.m. from the Second Christian Reformed Church in Lynden, with the Rev. J. C. Bergrugge officiating. Interment in Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.
KILANDER, Ejtel A. "Curly", Sr., age 75, 805 Maple Street, passed away in the Veterans' Hospital, Seattle, Wednesday, December 25, (1963). Mr. Kilander was a fifty-year resident of this city and was a supervisor of heavy equipment before his retirement. He was a member of Operating Engineer's Union, Local No. 302; B.P.O. Elks, Anacortes; Past Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Anacortes, and a veteran of WW I. Survivors are one son, Ejtel A., Jr., city; three daughters, Mrs. Ivan Christiansen, Seattle; Miss Leta A. Kilander and Miss Lois J. Kilander, both of Los Angeles, Cal.; four grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. James Iverson of Anacortes. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Doug Anderson Monday, December 30 at 1:00 p.m., followed by burial in Grandview Cemetery, Anacortes.
KILANDER, Rose, 805 Maple Street, passed away at a local hospital, Wednesday, September 17, (1947). Mrs. Kilander had resided here her entire lifetime and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and the Mother's Chorus. Surviving relatives are the husband, Ejtel A., at home; three daughters, Veda and Leta and Lois, of this city and one son, Ejtel Jr., at Seattle; two brothers, Carl Werner, Anacortes, and Ernest Werner at Seattle; also one sister, Mrs. Julia Jones, Roseberg, Ore. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. J. R. Jensen, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church, Friday, September 19, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Anacortes Cemetery.
KILDALL, Anna, age 90, passed away Monday, August 3, 1981 in Portland, Oregon. She was born in Whatcom Co. and later moved to Portland, Oregon. Mother of Viola Knutsen, Opal Labahn; grandmother of Harvey & Loren Kuntsen, Edward Labahn; 7 great grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild. Graveside services Wednesday, August 5, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale, WA. Arrangements by Ross Hollywood Chapel, 4733 NE Thompson, Portland, Oregon.
KILDALL, Birthold Maurice "Slim", age 72 who resided at 607 Mead Avenue, Everson, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, May 20, 1982. Mr. Kildall had been a life time resident of Whatcom County; was a member of the Clearbrook Lutheran Church; and Local Teamsters, No. 231. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Hospital. He leaves to survive his wife Frances Kildall of Everson; 3 sons, Robert & wife Judy of Lynden; Mike & wife Sandra of Ferndale; Roger & wife Mary of Bellevue; 2 brothers, Earl & Fred Kildall, both of the Noon Road, Bellingham; 2 close friends, Earl Robson of Sumas & Peg Bodas of Alaska; 4 grandsons; 1 grand daughter. Graveside services will be held Monday, May 24 at 1:30 p.m. in the Greenacres Memorial park with visitation Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [born Dec. 10, 1909 in Bellingham; name also spelled Berthold]
KILDALL, Blanche Lenore, age 58, passed away at the family home, Route 3, Bellingham, Friday, November 12, (1948). Mrs. Kildall had been a resident of this community for the past forty-two years and was a member of the Emanuel Lutheran Church at Lawrence. Surviving relatives are her husband Michael B., at home; three sons, Maurice, Emmett E. and Frederick W., all of this community, and three grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Services will be conducted from the Emanuel Lutheran Church at Lawrence, Monday, November 25, at 1:30 p.m. by the Rev. J. B. Halverson. Final resting place Emanuel Cemetery.
KILDALL, Darcy Wade, age 28 of Blaine, died December 2, 1997. He was born November 26, 1969 in Bellingham. He is survived by his fiance Robin Craig of Blaine; his parents Michael and Sandra (Westford) Kildall of Ferndale; brother and sister-in-law Ryan and Rena Kildall of Ferndale; grandfather John Westford of Bellingham; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Darcy graduated from Ferndale High School in 1988. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and softball. A very affectionate person - always quick with a hug and a bright smile. He enjoyed making others feel good about themselves, and is loved by his family and friends. He will be missed by those whose lives he touched. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, December 5, 1997, 2:00 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Pastor Bruce Hempel officiating. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
KILDALL, Jacob L., age 78, of 3007 Elm St., passed away at home Saturday, December 26, (1960). A 64 year resident of Bellingham and Whatcom County, Mr. Kildall was a retired Poultryman and was a member of the Central Lutheran Church. Survivors are his widow, Anna at home, two daughters, Mrs. Opal Labahn of Tigard and Mrs. Viola Knutsen of Bellingham; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one brother, Mike Kildall of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Larson of Bellingham and Mrs. Anna Larson of Seattle. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor Obed L.G. Vold Tuesday, December 29 at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park. [born Jan. 29, 1886 at Lake Park, MN; if this date is correct and age is correct then death year should be 1964]
KILDALL, Michael B., age 90, resided at 114 Noon Rd., passed away in the Lynden Christian Rest Home, Tuesday, Oct. 22, (1974). He was a retired farmer and logger. He made his home in Whatcom County for the past 74 years. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Lawrence. Surviving are 3 sons, Maurice of Everson, Earl of Bellingham and Fred of San Francisco; 2 sisters, Nettie Larson of Bellingham and Annie Larson of Seattle; also 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Private family services will be held in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Sat. Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Paul Shoup officiating. Arrangements by Veroske's Bellingham Chapel. [middle name, Birthold]
KILDALL, Peter H., age 79 years, of Olympia, Wash., passed away in that city Saturday, October 10, (1953), following a lingering illness. Mr. Kildall had been a resident of Bellingham for 60 years and was a retired employee of the Pacific Laundry and a member of the Methodist Church. He is survived by two sons, Kenneth of Olympia and Lt. Wayne Kildall, chaplain in the U. S. Army in Korea; three grandchildren; one brother Lewis, of Astoria, Ore.; one sister, Mrs. Christine Rasmussen of Bellingham, and many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 16, at 11 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Wilmer N. Brown, officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
KILGORE, George Lee, age 69, of Blaine passed away at his home Monday morning, January 23, (1950) following a lingering illness. Mr. Kilgore had been a resident of Blaine for the past 55 years. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Kilgore; three sons, George, of Seattle, Bert of Alameda, and William, of San Francisco; two daughters, Mrs. Verna Parker, of Seattle, and Mrs. Doris Bobink, of Blaine; nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 26, at 2 p.m. at the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with the Rev. J. W. Sanders officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.
KILGORE, Lena - Funeral services were held Friday, March 1, (1974) at Veroske's Funeral Home in Blaine for Mrs. Lena E. Kilgore, age 87. She passed away Feb. 25. A resident of Whatcom County since 1889, Mrs. Kilgore had made her home in Blaine for 48 years. She was a member of Royal Neighbors and the Home Demonstration Club. She is survived by three sons, Bert of Monte Rio, Ca., George of Stillicum, and William of El Cerrito, Ca.; two daughters Doris Bobbink of Blaine, Verna Parker of Seattle; brother, Manford Henderson of Bellingham, and sister, Helen Robinson of Bothel; 17 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Interment was in Greenacres Memorial Park.
KILGORE, Terence John, age 5 years, passed away at the home, 1234 Grant Street, Saturday evening, January 26, (1946). He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Kathleen Kilgore, of Bellingham; his grandparents, Mrs. Ed Deverseth, of Bellingham, and Mr. William Haskins, Bellingham; three uncles, Victor and Reginald Haskins, of Bellingham, Jack Haskins, of Seattle; two aunts, Janet Baker, of Huntington Park, California, and Helen Haskins, of Bellingham. Funeral services were conducted from the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, Wednesday, January 30, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ray S. Wagoner, pastor of the First Christian Church, officiating. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.
KILIAN, Augusta, age 85 of 2010 Young St., passed away in a local sanitarium Monday, May 4, (1964). Miss Kilian had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 20 years and leaves to survive 1 sister-in-law, Mrs. Frieda Kilian of this city, several nieces and nephews including Mrs. Donald Ballard of this city. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 8 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Cantelon officiating. Interment Greenacres.
KILIAN, Frieda, age 76, of 2010 Young St., passed away at her home Monday, December 14, (1964). She had been a resident for the past 20 years and is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Donald Ballard, city; 3 sons, Oscar of Chinook; Victor of Seattle, and Carl of Spokane; 4 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 18 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Paul Cantelon officiating. Interment Greenacres.
KILIAN, Pauline, age 63 years, of 1200 Grant Street, passed away at a local hospital Tuesday, December 11, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Kilian had been a resident of Bellingham for the past eight years and was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, Herman; one daughter, Mrs. Martha Breeden, of Seattle; one sister, Amelia Barth, of Cleveland, Ohio; three sisters and one brother, in Germany; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 14, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. E. M. Butenshon officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.
KILIAN, Wiehelm F., age 79, a resident of 2010 Young Street, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, August 16, 1951, following a lingering illness. Mr. Kilian had been a resident of Bellingham for the past seven years and is formerly from Spokane where he was a mill worker. He is survived by his wife, Frieda at home; three sons, William C., of Ferndale, Wash., Carl O., of Spokane, Wash., and Oscar H., of Portland, Ore. Private services were conducted Saturday, August 18, within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, with the Rev. C. Eugene Sabin officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
KILLEN, Florence - Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Killen, aged 61 years, beloved wife of Charles F. Killen and mother of Mrs. Nellie Jensen, who passed away at her home, 405 Irving street, Saturday, April 18, (1925) after a very brief illness, will be held Tuesday afternoon April 21, at 1:30 o'clock at the Harlow mortuary home, Holly and Forest streets, with Rev. J. C. Harrison of the Garden Street Methodist church officiating and the J. B. Steedman post Women's Relief Corps No. 31, giving their ritualistic service, and interment will be made in the family plot in Bay View cemetery.
KILLIAN, Herman, age 81 years, of Seattle, passed away in a Renton hospital Tuesday, Nov. 22, (1955) following an extended illness. He had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 43 years, and had only recently moved to Seattle. Mr. Killian was a well-known retired feed and seed dealer, and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Martha Breeden, Seattle; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Max Ebert, Lake Samish, and Miss Agusta Killian, city. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Nov. 28, at 1 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. E. M. Butenshon, Pastor of St. Johns Lutheran Church officiating. Interment Greenacres.
KILLINGMARK [KYLLINGMARK], Henry Ernest, age *51, of 3210 Bay Rd., Ferndale, passed away Tuesday, May 18, (1976). Mr. Killingmark was paper-maker at Georgia Pacific Pulp & Paper Mill. He had been a resident of Ferndale for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; three sons, Joseph of Salem, Oregon, James and Jerry both of Bellingham; two daughters, Jani Trull of Bellingham, Judy Olson of Ferndale, his mother, Mrs. Jennie Killingmark of Ferndale; one brother, Filiph of Ferndale; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Skytte of Orland, Calif., Mrs. Arne Christiansen of Acme; 7 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. John Solberg, Friday, May 21 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Burial in Enterprise Cemetery under the direction of Moles Funeral Home. [*another paper gives the age as 54]
KILLINGSWORTH, Lucinda, the eldest daughter of local pioneers, the late David and Emma Dunagan, passed away on March 31 at Pomeroy, Wa. where she had lived since her marriage. Mrs. Killingsworth had been a teacher at the West Mountain View School for two years before going to Pomeroy. She is survived by four children. Surviving sisters are Maude Dunagan of Bellingham, Maybelle Harpster and Genevieve Mostue of Ferndale.
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KILPATRICK, James C., age 74 years, of 3030 Lincoln Street, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, May 28, (1959) following a short illness. Mr. Kilpatrick had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 55 years and was a retired Pacific Fruit employee, a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and the Teamster's Union, Local No. 231. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Florence Kilpatrick at the family home; one son, Harold Kilpatrick of Seattle; two step-sons, Victor Earley of the city and Clifford Earley of Seattle; one step-daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Cameron of Seattle; also five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 1, at 11 a.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. W. Robert Webb, pastor, officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.
KIMBALL, Dudley Novell passed away Jun 14, 2004 at his home in Lake Forest Park, Seattle, WA. He was 79 years old. Born Feb 13, 1925 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late George and Leah Novell Kimball. Mr. Kimball retired from Intalco Aluminum Corp after 25 years of service and was an Army Veteran of WWII, having served in the South Pacific. He is preceded in death by his wife Pauline Alice Kimball. He is survived by his daughter Leah Angel of Lake Forest Park; stepchildren George Chamberlain, Mary Lynn Crug, both of Bellingham, and Louise O'Flaherty of San Diego, CA. Mr. Kimball enjoyed six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Jun 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KIMBALL, Edward J., of 879 E. Douglas Ave., passed away at a local hospital Tues., Feb. 3, (1976). Mr. Kimball was a retired policeman and a border patrol officer for 27 years. Mr. Kimball also was the chief of police of Blaine for 4 yrs. and was with the Whatcom County Sheriff's Dept. for 10 years. He is survived by his wife, Norma; 3 daughters, Sherry Christopher of Bellingham, Doris Solga of Concord, Calif. and Lynda VanderYacht of Deming; also 4 brothers, George and Bud Kimball of North Dakota, Herbert of Menagh, Minn., Dave of Stephan, Minn; a sister, Pearl Olson of Flaxville, Montana, and 6 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Veroske's Bellingham Chapel, Fri., Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Donald Cliton officiating. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.
KIMBLE, Victoria "Mary" – On August 6, 2007, Mary passed away at the family home at S. Lake Samish. Born in England on March 13, 1913, Mary was predeceased by her husband Harry after 50 years of marriage in 1989 and best four legged companion "Snapple" on June 27, 2007. Mary is survived by her daughter, Barbara, son-in-law Noel and grandchildren Emma, Bellingham, and Clare, Whistler, B.C. and two great grandchildren Tabitha and Josie of Bellingham. "Earth has one soul less and heaven one angel more" I'll miss your Mom – Barb. Arrangements under the care of Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KIMBROUGH, Jeanne Farrar, age 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 5, 2008. She was born on May 29, 1926 in Catchings, Mississippi to William Lee Manor and Eunice Read Allen Manor. Jeanne moved to Bellingham, Washington after graduating high school. She attended Cascade (Bellingham) Business School, married, raised her children and worked at Rainer Bank in Blaine for 21 years, retiring in 1990. On August 15, 1947 she married James Kimbrough. Together they raised 5 children in Custer, Washington. They enjoyed fishing trips, playing cards, and spending time with friends, family, and most of all, their grandchildren. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Bellingham and also a member of Rebekah Lodge Auxiliary. She loved crocheting, knitting, and taking part in activities at the Senior Center. Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and grandson Stephen. She is survived by her two brothers, Robert Manor of Hollandale, Mississippi and William Manor of Greenville, Mississippi; children, Jeff (Carolyn) Kimbrough of Bellingham, Terri (Dan) Noteboom of Lynden, Janet (Richard) Kramer of Birch Bay, Linda (Rich) Kortus of Custer, and Cheryl Kimbrough of Lynden; 15 grandchildren; 3 great-granddaughters, and numerous nieces and nephews, and cousins. The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Lynden Manor, St. Josephs Hospital, and Dr. John Hruby for all of their loving care and kindness they gave to our mother and grandmother. A viewing will be held Thursday, July 10, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home - Ferndale, 2039 Main Street. A family graveside will be held on Friday, July 11, at 2:00 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery. Memorial services will be held at Grace Baptist Church in Bellingham on Saturday, July 12, at 2:00 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Jul 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KIMME, Fred, age 84, of 1422 1/2 Rural Avenue, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, March 26, (1950) following an illness of two months. Mr. Kimme had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 64 years and was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Bellingham Bay No. 44. Surviving relatives include his wife, Inez Kimme, 2315 Williams Street, city; and a step-daughter, Mrs. G. C. Greely, of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 29, at 4 p.m. within the chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns chapel with the Rev. James Martyn Wilson officiating, followed by ritualistic services of the Masons, Lodge No. 44.
KIMME, Inez C., age 86 years, passed away Tuesday, October 14th, (1952), at a local hospital, following a lingering illness. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 35 years. Mrs. Kimme leaves to survive one nephew, Merton Christianson, of Olga, Wash., and numerous other nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58, and was recently presented with a certificate and pin in honor of being a member of the Eastern Star for 50 years. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. James Wilson, Thursday, October 16th, at 1:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, followed by the ritualistic services of the Maple Leaf Chapter No. 8. Cremation.
KIMPLE, Robert C., age 70 of Eastsound, passed away Jan. 18, (1976). A lifetime resident of Eastsound, Mr. Kimple was a retired San Juan County Road Dept. foreman. He was a member of the IOOF, Mt. Constitution Lodge No. 88, a member of the Orcas Island Community Church and president of Woodlawn Cemetery Association. Surviving wife, Dorothy; 2 sons, Robert A. and Daniel, both Orcas Island; 1 daughter, Linda Mae Kimple of Portland, Oregon; 3 stepsons, James Resch of Anchorage, Alaska, Richard and David Resch, Orcas Island; 1 step-daughter, Mary Ellen Morrell, Seattle; 8 grandchildren; 2 brothers Dillon Kimple, Oak Harbor and Ray Kimple, Orcas Island. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Cremation under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.
KINCAID, Barbara H., age 51, who resided at 2012 Lakeway Dr., passed away at United General Hospital June 11, 1978. She had been a lifetime resident of B'ham. & Whatcom Co. & was the owner of the Rowan Tree Antique Shop. She leaves to survive her husband, Stanley of B'ham. 2 daughters; Kathaleen Feathers of Ferndale & Christine Arnold of B'ham. 1 son, Brian of Seattle. 5 grandchildren. Her mother, Elsie Giarde of B'ham. 4 sisters; Gerry Grader of Calif., Patricia Foote of Calif., Jenny Richardson of B'ham. & Beverly Odell of Blaine. Numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held Weds. June 14th at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home followed by interment in Greenacres Cemetery, under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.
KINCAID, Gilbert P. "Bert", age 73, passed away in a Seattle hospital Sunday, March 20, (1955). Mr. Kincaid had resided in Bellingham from 1902 until his retirement in 1947, and during that time had held the offices of Whatcom County Auditor and County Clerk, followed by his employment with the Bellingham Herald as a reporter until his retirement. He was a member of the Bellingham Lodge No. 194, B. P. O. Elks, and leaves to survive his son, Donald P. and two grandchildren in San Rafael, Calif. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun, Wednesday, March 23, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.
KINCAID, Hawkeye – A service of remembrance for Hawkeye Kinkaid of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Christ the King Church, with the Rev. Phil Maulding officiating. Mr. Kinkaid died Friday, April 21, 2000. He was 57. Born Nov. 14, 1942, to Ralph and Ilean (Silvercloud) Kinkaid in Pennsylvania, he had been a Whatcom County resident for 25 years. Mr. Kinkaid owned and operated a tattoo business, which he enjoyed very much. He loved the outdoors, animals, reading and old movies. His parents died previously. Survivors include daughters Amber Kinkaid of Bellingham and Raven and Rainy Kinkaid, both of Spokane; brother March Kinkaid of Ferndale; companion Alexis Chapman; four grandchildren; one niece; and three nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KINDER, Lois St. John of Seattle died Monday, Feb. 21, 1994. She was 60. Cryptside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Born April 4, 1933, to Louis J. and Catherine Francis Kinder St. John in Bellingham, she attended school here at attended Cleveland High School in Seattle. She married William E. Toews in Seattle in May 1950. A homemaker, she lived in Seattle in the 1950s and '60s. She worked as a secretary for Bank of America in Los Angeles from 1969 to 1976, then returned to Bellingham in the late '70s, where she worked for Bellingham National Bank for about five years. She moved to Seattle in 1984, where she worked for American States Insurance until 1986. She was preceded in death by her son, William "Billy" L. Toews, and by a daughter, Teresa "Teri" M. Toews. Survivors include daughters Patty Small of Lynden and Christine Mowery of Seattle; sister Dorothy Carlson of Seattle; former husband William Toews; five grandchildren; and three nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.
KINDLUND, Carl D., 63, of Bellingham, passed away Saturday, Sept. 3rd, (1994) at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. At Carl's request, there will be no services. A gathering of family and friends will take place Sunday, Sept. 11, 3:00 p.m. at Boulevard Park in Bellingham. Arrangements Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, September 11, 1994)
KINDLUND, Carl Johan, age 85, of 2326 King St., passed away at home Wednesday, Oct. 26, (1960). A resident of Bellingham for the past 50 years, Mr. Kindlund as a retired Longshoreman and was a member of the Order of Vasa. Survivors are his widow, Maria, at home; two sons, C. Walter Kindlund, of Bellingham and Ben J. Kindlund, of Sunnyside, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Erick Wood of Bellingham; seven grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; one brother, Ludwig, and one sister, Mrs. Ellen Beck, both in Sweden. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Mr. James Marriott and officers of the Order of Vasa, Monday, Oct. 31, at 3 p.m., followed by cremation.
KINDLUND, Carl Walter, 901 Indian St., age 64, passed away Thursday, August 25, (1966). A fifty-six-year resident of this city, Mr. Kindlund was a meat cutter for Al's Savewell Stores. He was a member of Whatcom Lodge No. 151, F. & A.M.; Urania Lodge No. 414, Order of Vasa; FOE Aerie No. 31, and Meat Cutters Union, Local No. 247. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Fund. Survivors are his widow, Elsie, at home; 3 sons, Ronald, Jack and Carl, all of this city; a daughter, Mrs. Kristina Hodgson, DeBois, Wyo.; fourteen grandchildren; a brother, Ben Kindlund of Sunnyvale, Calif., and a sister, Mrs. Elsie Wood, city. Services will be conducted by Officers of Whatcom Lodge No. 151, F. & A.M., Monday, August 29 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, followed by cremation.
KINDLUND, Elsie K., age 83, of 500 South State Street, passed away Monday, September 3, 1990. Born October 30, 1906 in Malmberget, Sweden, she emigrated to the United States at the age of 16. 50 year member of Vasa. Survived by sons Ronald L. and wife Shirley Kindlund, Carl D. and wife Barbara Kindlund, all of Bellingham; daughter, Kristina Hodgson of Kansas City, KS; 2 sisters, Lisen Berglund and Elly Isaksson of Sweden; 1 brother, Conny Lundgren of Sweden; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 1 great great-grandson. Preceded in death by son, Jack, and husband Walter. Memorial service Monday, September 10, 1990, 2:30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Pastor Ridley Latimer, Geneva Community Church, officiating. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Inurnment Bayview Cemetery. Jones Funeral Home.
KINDLUND, Jack W., age 51, of 1800 Mt. Baker Hwy., passed away Thurs., Aug. 3, 1978. Mr. Kindlund was a life time resident of this community and a driver for Crown Distributing Co. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, member of William Mathews Post, #1585 VFW, DAV Teamsters Union Local #231. He is survived by two sons, Michael of Lacey, Wash., Craig of Everson; one daughter, Mrs. Tamara Perry of Battleground, Wash.; step-daughter, Miss Denise Jones, Everson; mother, Mrs. Elsie Carlson; step-father, Gunnar Carlson, city; two brothers, Ronald L. and Carl D., both city; one sister, Mrs. Kristina Hodgson of Dubois, Wyo; 5 grandchildren. Memorial service Monday, Aug 7, 1 p.m. at Bay View Cemetery. Cremation, Greenacres crematorium. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
KINDLUND, Maria S., 85, of 2326 King St. passed away Friday, April 1, (1966). A 56 year resident of Bellingham, Mrs. Kindlund was a member of the Order of Vasa. Survivors are two sons, C. Walter Kindlund of Bellingham and Ben J. Kindlund of Sunnyvale, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Erick Wood of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Mr. James Marriott will conduct services at the Jones Funeral Home Monday, April 4 at 1:00 p.m. followed by cremation.
KINDLUND, Robin L., little 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Kindlund of 1724 Euclid Ave., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, July 9, (1960). Robin had attended the Firs Sunday School and leaves to survive other than her parents, two sisters, Renee Lynn and Ronna Lee Kindlund, both at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Kindlund and Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Perry, and great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Kindlund, all of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Grant Whipple Wednesday, July 13, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Babyland, Greenacres Memorial Park.
KINDLUND, Shirley Lee, age 69, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Saturday, January 17, 1998 at home with her family by her side. She was born Oct. 13, 1928 in Seattle, WA to Bayard Cole and Maxine (Kemp) Smith. Shirley married Russell E. Nelson on Feb. 17, 1950 in Bellingham and he preceded her in death in 1981. On Feb. 28, 1985 she married Ronald L. Kindlund. She was an active member of Geneva Community Church. Shirley enjoyed birding, traveling with her husband and working in her flower garden. She was a talented and loving wife, mother, and friend whose memory will be treasured by all who knew her. Survived by her husband Ron; children, Linda and husband Steve Birman of Bellingham, Nancy and husband Jim Stines of Bow, WA, Ted and wife Kaarin Nelson of Burlington, WA, Renee Byrnes, Kevin and wife Robyn Kindlund all of Bellingham; father George McKay; sister, Marjorie and husband Lynn Arner; special aunt Margaret Kemp, all of Bellingham; grandchildren, Coady Willis, Colin Byron, Stacy Eason, Michele Lynch, Cam Birman, Rashel and Riann Byrnes, Elisabeth and Kathryn Kindlund and Rod Lofdahl; 3 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A family burial will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park. Memorial Services will be held Wed., Jan. 21, 1998, 3:00 p.m. at Geneva Community Church. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
KING, Alena Iona – No services will be held at the request of Alena Iona King of Bellingham, who died Monday, July 3, 2000 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 75. Born Oct 19, 1924 in Grayville, Ill. to Elmer and Minnie (Elliott) Shaw, Mrs. King completed school in Grayville and worked at Kovacs' Restaurant as a waitress and bookkeeper. She also worked at the Leopold Hotel for 34 years. Survivors include a daughter, Donna Hiller of Bellingham; brother George Shaw of Olney, Ill.; sisters Belle Haggard of Mount Carmel, Ill. and Anna Neff of Olney, Ill.; a grandson and several other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jul 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KING, Alta L., age 83 of 700 32nd St. passed away Sunday Jan. 21, (1979). Mrs. King had resided in Bellingham for many years and was a member of Calvary Temple. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Anita G. (Charles) Halbert and Mrs. Mildred (Bob) Marr, both of this city, 1 son, Donald King of Tigard, Oregon, 11 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren, 1 brother, Walter Gibbons of City, 1 sister, Marie Smith of Hayward, Calif. Funeral services were conducted Tues. Jan. 23, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, with Rev. Paul Cantelon officiating. Interment Woodlawn.
KING, Anna Laura, 81 years of age, passed away August 13, (1960) at a Bellingham hospital. Mrs. King was born December 30, 1878 at Cape Vincent, New York. She came to Blaine in May, 1887 and has resided here since. She was a member of the Blaine Methodist Church and the Deborah Rebekah Lodge No. 321 of Blaine. She is survived by one son, Aubrey King of Blaine; one brother, Mr. L. A. Van Luven of Blaine; 4 nephews, Owen Van Luven and Emmett Van Luven of Blaine; Mark Van Luven of Anacortes and Roland Van Luven of Olympia. One niece, Mrs. Lee Fields of Akron, Ohio. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the McKinney Funeral Home, Blaine with the Rev. Clarence Lund officiating and the Rebekah Lodge No. 321 assisting. Cremation will follow the services. [dau. of Schuyler & Hannah (West) Van Luven]
KING, Anne F. - Graveside services for Anne F. King, age 72 of 2501 "E" St, will be held Tues., Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Martin Wells, Our Saviors Lutheran Church officiating. Mrs. King passed away Nov. 7, 1985. Visitation Sunday Nov. 10 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Mrs. King had been a life resident of Whatcom Co and is survived by 2 sisters Mary Hartman of Seattle; and Clara Cline of B'ham. Several nieces and nephews including Velma McDonald and Hazel Russell both of B'ham; 2 step sons Don King of CA; and Earl King of Reno, Nevada; 1 step daughter Laverne Thompson of B'ham; and a sister-in-law Bernice Rickard. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Nov 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KING, Aubrey L. - A funeral for World War I veteran Aubrey L. King, 89, of 1400 12th St., will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Jones Funeral home, with Otto Zylstra officiating. Burial and military honors by Albert J. Hamilton American Legion Post No. 7 will be at Woodlawn Cemetery after the funeral. Mr. King died Sunday (June 19, 1988) in Bellingham. He was born December 17, 1898, in Kendrick, Idaho and lived most of his life in Whatcom County. He was a member of Albert J. Hamilton American Legion Post No. 7 and a past commander of the World War I Whatcom Barracks No. 255. Surviving is his wife Dorothy.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Jun 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KING, Bertha, 80, 409 York St, who as a young woman taught in several small schools in the state, died Thursday (Feb. 28, 1985) in a local nursing home. Mrs. King was born Oct. 6, 1904, in Atlanta, Neb., and came to Whatcom County in 1908 with her parents, Louis and Bessie Roberson, who farmed in the Mountain View area west of Ferndale. She graduated from Ferndale High School and obtained a teaching certificate from Bellingham Normal School. Before she married Charles King in 1928, she taught at small schools in the San Juan Islands and at Lake Chelan, and in the old Aldergrove School in the Ferndale district. She lived in the North Bellingham area for 45 years. Her husband served two terms as Whatcom County clerk and two terms as Third District county commissioner. Mrs. King was a member of Garden Street United Methodist Church and of the Bellingham Senior Activity Center. Surviving in addition to her husband are a son; two daughters; five grandchildren; two brothers, Seth Roberson of Ferndale and David Roberson of Bellingham; two sisters, Mildred Gerard of North Bellingham and Betty Blair of Bellingham; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Johnson officiating. The body will be cremated and the ashes placed in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Mar 1985) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KING, Charles E., 84, a former Whatcom County commissioner and retired publisher of the Bellingham labor News, died Monday (Jan. 13, 1986) at his home, 409 York St. He was born Dec. 28, 1901, in Mount Sterling, Iowa, but had lived in Whatcom County for many years, where he published the Bellingham Labor News and served as a county commissioner in the 1940s. Prior to that, he was Whatcom County clerk. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Garden Street Methodist Church. His wife, Bertha E. King, died last February. He is survived by a son Jerry S. King of Vancouver, Wash; two daughters, Belle Weninger of Lubbock, Texas and Ilene Cummings of Toronto, Ontario; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are pending with the Westford Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jan 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KING, Charles Edward - Inurnment graveside services for Charles Edward King, 54, of 1409 Cowgill Ave. will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Cemetery with Joseph King officiating. Mr. King died in his home Sunday (May 26, 1991). He was born December 3, 1936 in McLaughlin, SD and had been a Bellingham resident since 1938. He had worked as a carpenter for Puget Construction for the past 20 years. Mr. King was an Army veteran and a member of American Legion Post No. 86 in Blaine. He enjoyed playing a variety of stringed musical instruments. He married Susan Dougan on July 28, 1984 in Bellingham. She survives him at the family home. Other survivors include sons Bret King of Marysville, Tyler King of Bellingham and Michael King of Bellingham; a daughter Sami Lasher of Auburn; a stepdaughter Shelly Chernoff of Fort St. John, B.C.; his mother Lydia King of Bellingham; brothers Wesley King of Bellingham and Russell King of Bellingham; and sisters Virginia Norman of Bellingham, Dorothy MacDonald of Bellingham; Karen Haehn of Bellingham, Bonnie Haehn of Bellingham and Sharon Shipley of Marysville. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 May 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KING, Christopher C. - Graveside services for Christopher C. King, 38, of Portland will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday with burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. He died Saturday (Aug. 31, 1974) in Portland. A former resident of Whatcom County, Mr. King was a graduate of Ferndale High School and a member of the North Bellingham Methodist Church. After service in the Armed Forces, he settled in Portland 15 years ago. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. King of Bellingham; a brother, Jerry King of Vancouver; two sisters, Belle Wenninger of Lubbock, Tex.; and Ilene Cummings of Toronto, and numerous other relatives including Maryjane Ford of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Sep 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KING, E. W., aged 74 years, and a resident of Bellingham for the last six years, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, August 21, (1927) after an illness of several weeks. Mr. King was a member of Kulshan Lodge No. 186, F. & A. M., of Blaine, Wash., and is survived by two daughters, Mrs. A. W. Hawkins, and Mrs. O. J. Ragan, and three grandchildren, all of this city. The body is resting at the Harlow Mortuary Home, Holly at Forest, and funeral services will be held from the Methodist church at Blaine, Wash., Thursday afternoon, August 25, at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Bushong officiating, and the officers and members of Kulshan Lodge No. 186, F. & A. M. of Blaine, giving ritualistic services at the graveside in the Blaine cemetery.
KING, Edith May, age 62 years of Ferndale, passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, February 15, (1955) following a brief illness. Mrs. King had been a resident of Ferndale for the past 20 years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Maude Proctor of Maple Falls; one son, Loren Selhave; one brother, Dr. Clayton Sumner of Quesnel, B.C.; two grandchildren. Private funeral services will be conducted, Friday, February 18, at 1 p.m. from the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale with the Rev. Harry Martynse officiating, followed by cremation.
KING, Edward James, age 82, of Ferndale, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 4, (1975). Mr. King had been a resident of the Ferndale-Custer areas most of his lifetime and is survived by 3 sons, Corwin of Wapato, Ed of Ferndale, Wetzel of Albuquerque, New Mexico; 2 brothers, Louis King of Ferndale, Harv Trasagen of Acme; 12 grandchildren;; 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. David Nelson Friday, Nov. 7 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
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KING, Elmer Lendis, age 56, of 2305 Williams Street, passed away at home, Wednesday, October 19, (1955). Mr. King was a fisherman; had resided in this community for the past 40 years; was a member of the Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion and the Whatcom County Voiture No. 12, 40 et 8. During World War I Mr. King was a member of the 9th Company, Puget Sound at Fort Casey, which later became Batt. D., 63rd Field Artillery Unit. Surviving relatives are his widow, Myrtle C. at home; one son, Robert E. King and one grandson, Chris, both of Seattle; three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Mosier of Ferndale, Mrs. Violet Benson of Seattle, and Mrs. Emma Dee Newman of Tucson, Ariz. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun and officers of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion, Friday, October 21, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn.
KING, Emma May, age 84, of Ferndale, passed away in a Ferndale Rest Home Thursday, Oct. 9, (1958) following an extended illness. She had been a resident of Ferndale the past 54 years and was a member of the United Church and Orchard Grange. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Retah King, Ferndale; one son, Wilbur Schell in Alaska; two grandchildren; three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Monroe Funeral Chapel, Monday, Oct. 13, at 1:30 p.m. with Robert Irwin officiating. Final resting place Enterprise Cemetery.
KING, Ethel M., age 82, of 709 High Street, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, January 6, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mrs. King was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and had been a resident of this community for the past 48 years. Surviving relatives include a son, William Floyd King, of Bellingham; four daughters, Mrs. Leona Reid, Mrs. Bessie DuPraw and Mrs. Charles Porter, all of Bellingham, and Mrs. Gladys O'Toole of Coos Bay, Ore.; 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and two nephews and two nieces in Sacramento. Private services will be conducted Wednesday, January 10, at 1 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold E. Penhalurick, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.
KING, Florence Marie, age 96, passed away on July 29, 2003. She was born on October 7, 1906 to Carl and Edna (Raper) Bean on the Kelly Road in the family home. Florence King married George R. King on August 29, 1939 in Bellingham. He preceded her in death after 46 wonderful years of marriage. Florence graduated from Bellingham High School, and went on to graduate from the Bellingham Normal School. She became a teacher and taught at Kendall School, Maple Falls Elementary School, and retired from Sumas Elementary School in 1968. After her retirement, Florence and her husband enjoyed traveling. She was an avid gardener, a voracious reader, and was very active in Eastern Star activities. Florence loved the time she spent with her family and friends, and was a big Mariner fan. She was preceded in death by her brothers Cyril and Truman Bean; and step-daughter Merrilee Oxford. Florence is survived by her son Steve and wife Linda of Maple Falls; step-daughters Azalea Streubel and Verna Marroy, both of Bellingham; grandson Ryan and wife Angie King of Bellingham; and great-grandson Taylor King.
KING, Floyd - At his request, there will be no services held for Floyd King of Bellingham. Burial will be held Wednesday at Greenacres Memorial Park near Ferndale. Mr. King died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, at St. Francis Extended Health Care Center. He was 91. Born Feb. 17, 1908, to John and Marie (Eustis) King in Bellingham, he had been a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Mr. King worked for Bloedel Donovan Lumber Mill and owned and operated Montgomery Fuel Co. He also fished for Pacific American Fisheries in Alitak, Alaska, and later became an independent fisher there. Mr. King was a member of Teamsters Local No. 231 and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Bellingham Elks No. 194. His wife, Ella, preceded him in death. Survivors include daughters Jeannine Hurlbut of Bellingham and Sally King of Martinez, Calif. three grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home of Ferndale.
KING, Francis J. - Visitation for Francis J. King of Ferndale will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Moles Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ferndale, with the Rev. Tim Sauer officiating. A graveside service will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale. Mr. King died Friday, Oct. 20, 2000, at his home. He was 94. Mr. King was born April 6, 1906, to Patrick and Ellen (O'Donnell) King in Olean, N.Y. Mr. King worked for Sacony Vacuum Oil until 1954 and then moved to Ferndale to work for Mobile Oil, where he worked at the refinery until his retirement in 1968. His favorite pastimes included watching the Seattle Mariners baseball team and Seattle Seahawks football team. Until recently, he enjoyed helping his son with his gardening. His wife, Proksy "Flossie" King, died in 1988 and his daughter, Frances Ann McNarney, died in 1997. Survivors include son King of Ferndale, sister Kathryn Tracy Madden of Amherst, N.Y. and one niece.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Oct 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KING, George B., age 79, of 1610 Iron St., passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, Feb. 25, (1960). Mr. King was a retired storekeeper and had been a resident of the community for the past eight years; he was a member of the Rome Grange. Survivors include his widow, Minnie at home; one son, C. Ken King, of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Lois Murrillis of Walla Walla; four grandchildren; one brother, John of Kearney, Neb.; two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Hetrich of Longmont, Colo., and Mrs. Charlotte Rhoads of Overton, Neb. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Walter Naff, Friday, Feb. 26, at 3 p.m. Final resting place at Greenacres Memorial Park.
KING, Harry E., age 82, of 1007 W. Toledo St., passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, (1976). He had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 5 years and prior to that time had been a lifetime resident of Friday Harbor. He was a retired funeral director having operated the Harry King Mortuary in Friday Harbor for 36 years and was a member of the Washington State Funeral Directors Assoc. Survived by a daughter, Mrs. Marcia Hardy, city, 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, Burton and John King both of Friday Harbor, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services Thursday, January 8 at 1 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Private family committal services will be held Friday morning January 9 at Evergreen Cemetery in Everett.
KING, Henry T., age 81, of 3411 Bennett Avenue, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, June 15, (1946). Mr. King had been a resident of this community for the past 12 years and was a retired farmer. Surviving relatives are four daughters, Mrs. J. B. Montgomery and Mrs. P. J. Poirier, both of Bellingham, Mrs. Jerry LaPlant, of Sumner, Mrs. Fred Kline, of Bremerton; two sons, Dean, of Laurel, and Steve, of Anchorage, Alaska; twenty-three grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; also one sister, Mrs. Emma Hoiag, of Meadville, Pa. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Adj. Bram Glaeser, of the Salvation Army, Monday, June 17, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
KING, Herbert C., age 76 of 2501 E St., passed away Wed., Dec. 16, (1975). Mr. King was a retired machine operator for Pacific American Fisheries and a Bellingham resident for 38 years. Surviving wife, Anne; 2 sons, Donald D., Mt. View, Calif., Earl E., Reno, Nevada; 1 daughter, Mrs. LaVerne Thompson, City; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Bernice "Bee" Rickard, City, Mrs. Irene Olsen, Jamestown, N. Dakota; 2 brothers, Clarence, Jamestown, N. Dakota and Clinton, Lenard, N. Dakota. Services Thursday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen officiating.
KING, James Monroe, Jr., age 44 years, of Los Angeles, California, passed away at Ferndale, Saturday, November 1, (1947) while visiting his sister and mother. Mr. King is survived by the widow, Inez; two daughters, Leora and Renee; two sons, Amos and Melvin, all of Los Angeles; his mother, Mrs. Altie King, Ferndale; two sisters, Mrs. William Radke, Ferndale, and Mrs. Clifford Clapper, Bellingham; three brothers, Joseph, Bellingham, Charles, Glendive, Montana, and Ben, Seattle; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe Chapel in Ferndale, Wednesday, November 5, at 11 a.m. Rev. C. W. Wheeler officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
KING, Joel E., age 50, died August 19, (1976). He was employed as an iron worker in the construction industry for the past 22 yrs. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, member of the Local 505 Bellingham, Burlington Lodge 254 F&AM, Skagit County Shrine, Disabled American Vets, Untied Commercial Traveler and Power Squadron. Survivors include his wife, Mae. 3 daughters: Elizabeth Harris, Bow; Linda Richards, Sedro Woolley; Joan Bastilio, Louisiana. 2 sons: Joel King Jr. and Steven King both Bow. 3 sisters: Dellouries Knowles, Arkansas; Mavis Peavyhouse, Michigan; Thelma Kolbo, Federal Way. 6 brothers: Thurrell, Mount Lake Terrace; William, Yakima, Samuel, Bow; Leroy, California; Harley, Kirkland; Charles, California. 2 step-daughters; Laurie Osborne, Sedro Woolley and Dona Schular, Redmond. 6 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday, August 23, 2 p.m., Kern Funeral Chapel, Mt. Vernon. Intombment Hawthorne Lawns Mausoleum.
KING, John Bradley, age 75 years, passed away at a local hospital Monday March 5, (1945) following an illness of three months. Mr. King had lived in Bellingham for the past seven years. He is survived by one brother, Henry K. King, Port Angeles, Wash.; one nephew, Ross C. Alexander, of Bellingham, and several nephews and nieces in the East. His remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Roy L. Smith, Wednesday, March 7, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.
KING, John R. of Ferndale passed away on Monday, May 8, 2006, at the age of 71. John was born on July 11, 1934 in Olean, NY to Francis and Proksy "Flossie" King. He worked for Oak Harbor Freight Lines in Seattle until 1989, at which time he returned to Ferndale to care for his father until his passing. John's passions included his flowers, especially hybridizing irises and dahlias, winning numerous "Whatcom in Bloom" awards. He was also passionate about art, animals and his faith. John was a very gentle, kind, loving man with a wonderful sense of humor and a deeply caring personality. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Frances McNarney; and his dear friend Rose Plant. John is survived by his friends Barbara Wallace (Chris Heston), Hayden, Douglas, Tammi (Eric) Lynch, and Mary Ann Evangelista. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, May 15, 2006 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Moles Funeral Home - Ferndale Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 10 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ferndale with the Reverend Tim Sauer officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. After the Graveside Committal, we would like to extend an invitation to John's friends to share in a luncheon at the church.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 May 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KING, Joseph S., age 68, of 1923 Axton Rd., passed away in a local sanitarium Thursday, April 27, (1961). Mr. King had been a resident of this community for the past 22 years, was a veteran of World War I; was a retired farmer and had attended Kingdom Hall. Surviving relatives include the widow; Lydia at the family home; three sons; Wesley D. and Russell D., both of Bellingham and Charles E. of Ferndale; six daughters; Mrs. Joan I. Jackson of Anaheim, Cal., Mrs. Virginia L. Norman, Mrs. Dorothy J. MacDonald, Mrs. Karen M. Haehn, Miss Sharon A. King, and Miss Bonnie Sue King, all of Bellingham; 12 grandchildren; two brothers; Charles Edward King of Glendive, Mont. and Ben F. King of Moses Lake, Wash.; two sisters; Mrs. Margaret Radke of Moses Lake, Wash. and Mrs. Helen F. Clapper of Bellingham; and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Monday, May 1 at 3:00 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.
KING, Kory Alan - Graveside services for Kory Alan King of Bellingham will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. King died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999 in Bellingham. He was 37. Born June 21, 1962 to Russell and Jean King in Bellingham, he graduated from Bellingham High School and Bellingham Technical College and was self-employed as a machinist. On Sept. 10, 1988, he married Tami Kay Krey. Survivors include his wife, Tami King son Joshua and daughter Ashley brother Kristopher parents Russell and Jean King grandfather Tom Osborne and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins, all of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Oct 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KING, Lela H., age 74 of 1509 E. Victor, passed away Saturday June 5, (1976). Mrs. King was a 8 year resident of this community, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Surviving 1 son, Rod, City, 1 daughter, Mrs. Roberta Martin, City, 1 brother, Jack White, Libby, Montana, 2 sisters, Mrs. Mabel Thrailkill, Hamilton, Montana, Mrs. Roby Smith, San Diego, Calif., 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted Monday June 7 at 3 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
KING, Leslie, age 57 of Petersburg, Alaska, passed away in that city Saturday, July 18, (1964). Mr. King had been a resident of Alaska the past 17 years, formerly of Whatcom County. He was a charter member of the Moose Lodge in Petersburg. Survivors include his father, J. A. King of Bucoda, Wash.; 3 sisters, Miss Doris King of Portland, Mrs. Florence Wiley of Dayton, Oregon, and Mrs. Blanche Call of Tenino, Wash.; 2 brother, Ross of Bucoda and Willard of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted in the Moles Chapel Friday, July 31 at 2 p.m. with Rev. John Haygood officiating. Final resting place Enterprise Cemetery.
KING, Lydia E., 87, formerly of 2842 E. Sunset Dr., Bellingham, passed away August 30, 1992. She was born January 27, 1905 in Linton, North Dakota to Phillip and Julia Kiemlin Hetterly and moved to Bellingham 52 years ago. She was a member of the Jehovah Witness Church. She is survived by her sons Wesley and Bonnie King; and Russell and Jean King of Bellingham; daughters Virginia and husband Stanley Norman; Dorothy and husband Jim MacDonald, all of Bellingham; Karen and husband Donald Haehn of Lynden; Sharen and husband Roy Shipley of Marysville; and Bonnie Sue and husband Jack Haehn of Bellingham; twenty-six grandchildren; fifty-four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1992 at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Sep 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KING, Dr. Louis W., of 200 S. Garden St., age 47, passed away in Seattle Wednesday, March 22, (1972). Dr. King was an anesthisiologist at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church, American Medical Association, Washington State and Whatcom County Medical Societies, American Society of Anesthisiologists and the Bellingham Rotary Club. Also a member of the Koinoia of St. James Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife Betty Louise; 2 sons, Dr. Stephen King, San Diego, Calif., Richard King, Seattle; a daughter, Christina at home; 1 brother, LaVerne King of Ferndale; parents Mr. and Mrs. Louis King, Ferndale. Private family interment services at Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of Jones Funeral Home. Memorial services will be conducted by the Rev. Wayne Kellar Sunday, March 26 at 2 p.m. at St. James Presbyterian Church.
KING, Marie Minnie, age 83, 1701 36th Street, passed away Thursday, July 16, (1964). Mrs. King had resided in Montana before moving to this community twelve years ago. Survivors are one son, C. K. King, city; one daughter, Mrs. Lois Murrills, Walla Walla; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Rosa Shoop, and a half sister, Mrs. Ella Jones, both of this city. Services will be conducted by Capt. Jack Brown Friday, July 17 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, followed by burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.
KING, Minnie O., age 67, who resided at Route 1, Everson, passed away at the family residence on Thursday, Oct. 13, (1960) following an extended illness. Mrs. King resided in Whatcom County the past 49 years and was president of the Auxiliary of Rural Route Mail Carriers. She was a member of the Daughters of Union Veterans of Civil War, the Women's Benefit Assn., of Bellingham and the IOOF Women's Auxiliary. She leaves to survive, her husband, Clarence A. King of Everson; one son, Oris King of Brewster, Wash.; one daughter, Mrs. Loretta Blanck of New Jersey; one sister, Mrs. Ida Gibhart of Los Angeles; four grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Rev. Allen Wood will conduct funeral services on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Ritualistic services will be conducted by the Women's Benefit Assn. of Bellingham. Interment Greenacres.
KING, Myrtle C., 2305 Williams St., died Monday (May 27, 1985). She was 86 years old. She was born on Aug. 16, 1898 in Ferndale, and had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. She was a member of the Leisure Time Club and the Old Settlers Association, and was the owner and operator of a crab business with her husband, Elmer, who preceded her in death. Survivors include two grandsons, one great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Rollin Staats of Bethany Baptist Fellowship Church officiating.
KING, Patrick - Word was received by Francis J. King of Ferndale that his father, Patrick King of Olean, N. Y. had passed away Feb. 3, (1976) in Buffalo, N.Y. He was 97 years old and 35 year Mobil Oil retiree. In addition to his son, he is survived by a daughter, Tracey of Buffalo and three grandchildren. Services were followed by burial in St. Bonaventure Cemetery in Allegany , N. Y.
KING, Paul R., age 71, of 2905 Kulshan St., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, May 19, (1956). Mr. King had been a resident of this community for the past 50 years, was a retired farmer, and member of the Knox Community Church. Surviving relatives include his widow, Dolly, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Thelma Grant of Custer and Mrs. Alice Stinde of Bellevue, Wash.; one son, Leslie King,, also of Bellevue; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Davis of Bellingham, and Mrs. Floy Bernsten of California. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Edward Rogers Friday, May 25, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.
KING, Proksy "Flossie," age 78, of 2203 Main St., Ferndale passed away at home August 28, 1988. She was born March 22, 1910 in Dunkirk, NY. She was a resident of Ferndale since 1954, prior to that lived in Olean, NY. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and St. Anne's Guild of Ferndale. Survivors include her husband Francis J. King of 59 years of the family home; daughter Frances Ann McNarney and husband, John Portville, NY; son John R. King of Seattle; sisters Mary Snyder of Springville, NY; Ann Handley of Chicago, IL; 8 step sisters and step brothers. Numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Prayer services will be held Wednesday, August 31 at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Father Jack Buckalew on Thursday Sept. 1, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Aug 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KING, Robert E., age 36, passed away suddenly at his home, 16648 34th Ave. S. Seattle, Sunday, May 12, (1957). Mr. King had resided in Bellingham for 25 years; had graduated as a member of the Class of 1938 from the Bellingham High School; was a veteran of World War II and had been with the Coast Guard for two years stationed in Honolulu, T. H., and was the son of the late Elmer L. King who passed away in October of 1955. For the past 11 years Bob had been employed as a salesman for the Borden Milk Co. in Seattle, and leaves to survive his widow, Katie Jean and one son, Chris, both at home; mother, Mrs. Myrtle King of Bellingham and many other relatives. Services will be conducted at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun, Wednesday, May 15, at 3:30 p.m. Graveside military services will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Buzz McCall, Leonard Wellman, Mel and Mart Asplund, Joe LaFreniere and Bud Swan.
KING, Robert J. - Forty-three year Whatcom County resident, Robert J. King, III died at home, Sunday, April 13th, 2003. Bob was born February 2, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Robert J. II and Irena (Lowther) King. He spent three years in the Navy with his tour of duty served aboard the Aircraft Carrier Philippine Sea during the Korean conflict. Since being discharged from the Navy he has called Whatcom County home. After retirement from Intalco his activities included bowling, darts and woodworking. His four-legged best pal Pepper accompanied him on his many adventures. Preceded in death by both his parents. He is survived by wife, Elinor children, Rhonda and husband Jayson Lautenbach and Robert J. IV (R-Jay) and wife Jessie King all of Whatcom County. Sisters, Doll (Tom) Merritt, Joyce Rau, Miriam (Nelson) Reynolds all of South Carolina, brother, David (Bonnie) King of New Jersey. Special niece and nephew Gary and Diana Merritt, and numerous other nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held 11:30 a.m., Friday, April 18th at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale with Rev. John Stump officiating. Military honors by Albert J. Hamilton, Post #7, American Legion. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Cemetery & Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Apr 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KING, Russell Dean, our beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away surrounded by family and friends at his home Thursday, September 27, 2007. He lost his 10 month battle with lung cancer. Russ was born in Cannon Ball, North Dakota, on March 12, 1933, to Joseph and Lydia (Hetterly) King, the fifth of nine children. The family moved to Whatcom County in 1938. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. Russ met the love of his life Jean Rea in 1952 and they were married on July 3, 1953. For 25 years, he was partners with his brother-in-law Stan Norman in Puget Construction. Russ retired in 1995 when he began to convert an MCI bus to a coach, which was the second love of his life. Russ and Jean began traveling across the United States in their coach in 1997. In 2001 he built a new winter home in Yuma, AZ where they enjoyed the last six winters with many friends. His hobbies included rebuilding his mother's 1952 Chevrolet, golfing, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Jean of 54 years; son Kristopher (DeAnna) King; grandchildren, Lindsay (Steve Hallman) Kyle and Lacey; daughter-in-law Tami King (Rob Kellas); grandchildren, Joshua and Ashley; daughter Jody (Steve) Johnson; grandchildren, Holly and Ben; sisters, Virgie (Stan) Norman, Dot (Jim) MacDonald, Karen Haehn, Sharen Shipley and Bonnie Sue (Jack) Haehn; sister-in-law Bonnie King; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and his beloved dog Bubba. He is preceded in death by his parents; son Kory; sister Joan Jackson; and brothers, Wesley and Chuck King. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at 2:30 at Northside Community Church, 950 Kline Road in Bellingham. Moles Family Funeral Home and Crematory – Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Oct 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KING, Trevore L., age 90, of 8517 Bender Rd., Lynden, passed away on Friday, Aug. 25, 1978. A retired carpenter, Mr. King was born in Iowa and moved to the Lynden area in 1929. He was married to Florence Porter in Lynden on April 6, 1942. Besides his wife, Florence, he is survived by 5 sons, Ted of Deming, Richard of B'ham, James of Ferndale, Stevan & Larry both of Lynden; a daughter, Nancy King of Lynden; 6 grandchildren & numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Tues., Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. in the Kendall Cemetery. Services are under the direction Gillies Funeral Home.
KING, William, age 74, formerly of Lummi Island, passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, Dec. 10, (1959) following an extended illness. Mr. King had resided in Bellingham and vicinity for the past 30 years and was a retired ferry captain. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Christena King and one daughter, Mrs. Aloha Auvil, both of Salem, Ore.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Estella Krause of Bellingham; two step-sons, Herbert Haines of Edmonds and Dess J. Haines of Hoods Fort, also three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services ill be held Monday, Dec. 14, at 1 o'clock in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.
KING, William Herman, age 85, of Ferndale, passed away in a Bellingham hospital, Tuesday, December 15, (1953) following an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, Anna L. King of Blaine; three daughters, Mrs. Mabel Mosier of Ferndale, Violet Benson and Mrs. Emma Dee Newman, both of Seattle; one son, Elmer L. King of Bellingham; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe Funeral Chapel Saturday, December 19, at 1 p.m. with Rev. George Baird officiating. Interment family plot, Blaine Cemetery.
KING, William J., age 76, of Ferndale, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, September 17, (1950) following a brief illness. Surviving relatives include his wife, Edith; three sons, Aden, Clifford and Preston, all in California; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Montgomery, Mrs. Emma Montgomery and Mrs. Dora Frishe, all in Wisconsin. Funeral services will be conducted within the Chapel of the Monroe Mortuary in Ferndale Wednesday, September 20, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. C. B. Albertson officiating. Cremation.
KING, William U., age 85, passed away at his home in Ferndale, Sunday, August 13, (1950) following a brief illness. Mr. King has been a resident of the Ferndale district for the past 40 years. He leaves to survive, his wife, Emma; two sons, Louis King, of Ferndale, and Ed King, of Junction City, Ore.; one step-son, Wilbur Schell, of Kodiak, Alaska; one sister, Mrs. Irene Broomhall, of Alva, Okla., and five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 16, at 2:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Monroe Mortuary in Ferndale with the Rev. C. G. Albertson officiating. Interment in the Enterprise Cemetery.
KINGMA, Marilyn Joy, age 26, of 809 Laventure, Mount Vernon, passed away Thursday, June 27, (1974). She is survived by her husband, Dale of Mount Vernon; 2 sons, David and Danny at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Barr of California; 1 brother Eugene O'Neal of Alaska; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kellog of Florida. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 2 at 3 p.m. in the First Reformed Church of Lynden with Rev. Robert Sanders, officiating. Burial will follow in Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.
KINGMA, Minnie Marie, age 30 years, of Lynden Route 1, passed away at her home November 2, (1952). She is survived by her husband, Simon; one daughter, Kathleen; one son, David Arthur; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Crabtree; five brothers, Archie, John, Colby, Gerald, and Gene Crabtree, all of Lynden; grandfather, Byron C. Crabtree of Bellingham. Funeral services were conducted November 4 at 2 p.m. from the Second Christian Reformed Church in Lynden with the Rev. M. Goote officiating. Interment, Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.
KINGMAN, Floyd A. - A graveside service for Floyd A. Kingman of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. James Stender officiating. Mr. Kingman died Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 92. Born Jan. 13, 1905, to Charles and Cora Mosher Kingman in Cardinton, Ohio, he married Lillian Van Etten June 22, 1940. Mr. Kingman worked as a custodian for the Bellingham School District for 28 years and retired in 1970. A member of the Lynden Senior Center, he enjoyed gardening, traveling and camping. Survivors include his wife of Bellingham, brother Edward Kingman of Cleveland, Ohio, and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
KINGSBERRY, Violet, age 77, of 1715 E St., passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, May 10, (1961). A life resident of Washington, Mrs. Kingsberry had resided in Whatcom County for the past 30 years and was a member of the Baptist Tabernacle Church in Seattle. Surviving are two brothers, William A. Smith of Bellingham and Jerry Smith of Seattle. Remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conduct by Dr. Stuart P. Benson, Friday, May 12, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn Cemetery.
KINGSBURY, Arthur Lyman, age 88 years, who resided at 1906 Central Ave., passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, July 12, (1955) following a lingering illness. Mr. Kingsbury had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 50 years; and leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Marie Kingsbury; one daughter, Mrs. Irene Cunningham, of Bremerton; and one son, Ivan Yoder Johnson, of Aberdeen. Rev. William E. Strance will officiate at funeral services Thursday, July 14, at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Bingham-Dahlquist and Jerns Funeral Home followed by cremation.
KINGSBURY, Catherine B. – Services for Catherine B. Kingsbury of Bellingham will be private, at her request. Mrs. Kingsbury died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000 in Bellingham. She was 92. She was born Aug. 20, 1908 in Burlington, Kan., the daughter of Louis and Agnes (Dore) Hannen. She grew up in Kansas and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Kansas. After college, Mrs. Kingsbury went to work in Kansas City just as the Great Depression hit, and both companies that she worked for went bankrupt. She moved back to Burlington to teach algebra and Latin in high school. In 1934, she married Burton A. Kingsbury in Burlington. Because they wanted to live near the ocean, the couple moved west in 1938 and fell in love with Bellingham. During World War II the Kingsburys spent two years in Boston, where Burton Kingsbury served as a special agent in the FBI. Mrs. Kingsbury was a member of Sacred Heart Parish, The Monday Club, The Garden Club, Bellingham Golf and Country Club and several bridge clubs and was a Whatcom Museum docent. In her younger years, she enjoyed boating, fishing and summers on Orcas Island. Mr. Kingsbury died in 1988. Mrs. Kingsbury is survived by two daughters, Ann Jones-Richardson and Caroline Kingsbury of Bellingham; a sister, Helen Connaughton of St. Louis; a brother Justin Hannen of Denver; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones Moles Funeral Home in Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KINGSBURY, Jessie A., age 86 years, of Sumas, passed away Sunday, February 9, (1947). She had been a resident of Sumas for the past eighteen years. She is survived by one son, Roy, of Richmond, California; three daughters, Mrs. Gladys Andrist, of Crookston, Minnesota, Mrs. Stella Guy, of Terry Montana, Mrs. Erma Blair, of Lodge Grass, Montana; one sister, Mrs. C. A. Foster, of Pawhuska, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 14, at 9:00 a.m. in the Sumas Catholic Church with Father G. Galvin officiating. Interment will be in the Columbia Valley Cemetery under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas.
KINGSLEY, Lola McMeen, age 69 who resided at 605 29th St. passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Feb. 2, (1964) following an extended illness. Mrs. Kingsley was a member for many years of the First Baptist Church of Bellingham where she was Sunday School Superintendent. Mrs. Kingsley was raised in Bellingham where she attended the local schools, graduating from the South Side High School in 1912, then Bellingham Normal School in 1914. She attended the University of Washington and graduated from Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City with B.S. & M.S. Degrees. She was a teacher for many years having taught at Lyman, Wash. for 5 years and was a Third grade Critic Teacher at the Bellingham Normal School in 1924. She also taught at the State Teachers College in Dillon, Montana and William & Mary College in Williamsburg, Virginia and was a member of the faculty of Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. She was married to Ernest Kingsley in 1927 and lived in Cliffside, New Jersey until 1955, where she was a newspaper reporter for the Hudson Dispatch of Union City, New Jersey. She and her husband retired in 1955 and moved to his old home at Yarmouth, Maine. Mr. Kingsley passed away in 1959 and in September of 1962 she returned to Bellingham where she had resided with her mother, Mrs. J. D. McMeen and her sister, Mrs. Ruth Oxley, who is a case worker with the Department of Public Assistance. In addition to her mother and sister, she is survived by another sister, Mrs. Esther O. Colbert of Peekskill, New York, and her brother, Dr. George McMeen of San Luis Obispo, Calif., also four nieces and nephews. Dr. Stuart P. Benson will officiate at funeral services on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 1 o'clock in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
KINGSMORE, Bessie R., age 78, of 1470 Sunset Avenue passed away Wednesday, March 18, (1964) in a local hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Kingsmore had been a resident of Whatcom County her entire lifetime and was a member of Maple Leaf Chapter, O.E. S., North Bellingham Grange, and The Sunset Improvement Club. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edna Mae Jordan of North Bend, Oregon; 1 son, Dean Kingsmore of North Bellingham, and one cousin, Ed Kale of Everson. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 21 at 1 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel, Rev. Jesse Tooley officiating. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery. [Born 31 Aug 1885 Everson, WA as Bessie Walker.]
KINGSMORE, C. Benjamin, age 71, of 1470 Sunset Avenue, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, February 21, (1951) following a brief illness. Mr. Kingsmore had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 50 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 44, and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. He was a retired railroad conductor. Surviving relatives include his wife, Bessie R.; a son, Dean W., of Lynden; a daughter, Mrs. Walter (Ednamae) Jordan, of Blaine; a sister, Mrs. May Cogdill, of Canton, N. C.; a brother, Leonard, of Buffalo, S. C., and several nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted Saturday, February 24, at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Perkins officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
KINGSMORE, Dean W., age 73 of 1053 Sunset Avenue, Bellingham passed away Sat., Jan. 19, 1980. Mr. Kingsmore had been a life time resident of Whatcom county and is survived by 1 sister, Edna Mae Jordan of North Bend, OR. Memorial services will be held Fri., Jan. 25, 1980 at 10:30 a.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Cremation at Greenacres Memorial Park. Friends wishing to see Mr. Kingsmore can call at Moles Funeral Home until 10 a.m. Friday.
KINGSTON, George U., born in Deer Harbor, Wa., Aug. 26, 1891, passed away in Anacortes, Feb. 27, (1977). He had lived at Guemes Island since 1909, been on the cemetery board at Guemes Island for many years, was a member of the Machinists Union of Bellingham Lodge No. 239 and he had worked for the Whitney Fidalgo Cannery as a machinist for approx. 40 years. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Rose Crouch of Anacortes; 1 brother, Robert Horne of Seattle. He was preceded in death by 1 son, Clayton, who was killed in Italy in WWII; 2 granddaughters, 7 great grandchildren. At the request of the family there will be no funeral services.
KINK, Antonia, a member of the Sacred Heart church, Bellingham, and of the Solta club, Tacoma, died Sunday (Feb. 13, 1938) at her home, 716 Twelfth street, aged 42 years. Funeral announcements will be made by the Bingham-Dahlquist funeral home. A resident of Bellingham twenty-six years, Mrs. Kink is survived by her husband, Paul B. Kink; three daughter and two sons, Lucreta, Mary, Cylvia, Marion and Richard, at the family home; father, Mike Bogetich, Tacoma; one sister, and one brother, Mrs. Katherine Vidan and Thomas Bogetich, Tacoma.
KINK, Avis G., age 36 years, of 164 South Garden Street, passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday, July 13, (1948) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Kink had been a resident of this city for the past 18 years and was a member of the Sacred Heart Church. She is survived by her husband, Paul T. Kink; her father, W. A. Campbell, of Trotters, North Dakota; two brothers, Rex Campbell, of Miles City, Montana, and William Campbell of Trotters, North Dakota; her grandmother, Mrs. Charles McCabe, of North Bend, Wash.; an aunt Mrs. Byrl Walker, of North Bend, Wash.; and many other relatives. Rosary will be said Friday, July 16, at 7:30 p.m. within the Church of the Sacred Heart. Requiem mass will be celebrated Saturday, July 17, at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. Peter R. Symth officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.
KINK, Dick, age 70, of 1102 Donovan, passed away suddenly at the home of his daughter Saturday evening, January 7, (1950). Mr. Kink was a well known fisherman and had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 50 years. He was a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart, a life member of the Elks lodge No. 194, the purse seine Vessel Owners association, the Men of Fairhaven and the C. F. U. A. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Margaret Kink; one son, Paul D.; two daughters, Mrs. Victoria Zorotovich and Mrs. Mary Irvin; four grandchildren, and one brother, Tony Kink, all of Bellingham; two sisters in Yugoslavia, and many other relatives. Rosary will be said Tuesday, January 10, at 7:30 p.m., within the Church of the Sacred Heart. Requiem High Mass will be sung Wednesday, January 11, at 9:30 a.m. with the pastor, celebrant. Interment in Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.
KINK, Eleanor (Beatrice), age 85, passed away December 29, 2005 in Bellingham. She was born March 9, 1920 in Spokane, WA to Albert and Evalyn (Lindstrom) Wolstenholme. She was a lifetime member of the Elks Club, and a dedicated member of the Catholic Daughters and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed going on cruises. Eleanor was gregarious and enjoyed the company of others. Married to Pete Kink, Sr. for over 40 years, together they ran the fishing boat "Kemo Sabay" for many years and fished throughout the Puget Sound. She loved her grandchildren very much, and wore a necklace with a charm for each one. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Kink, Sr. in 19799 and her son Tom Kink in 1990. She is survived by her daughter Eileen Allen of Spokane Valley, WA; son Jim (wife Nancy) Kink of Blaine and their children Ryan and Paul; son Pete Kink (wife Nita) of Lexington, N.C. and Pete's children Javonka and Christopher; and Tom's five step-children. A Vigil Service will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Tues., Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wed., Jan. 4 at 12:10 p.m. with Fr. David Mulholland officiating. A reception will follow at the Parish Hall, with burial to follow at Bayview City Cemetery.
KINK, Florence H., age 39, of 1124 15th St. passed away in a local hospital Monday, April 29, (1963). Mrs. Kink had resided in Bellingham for the past 38 years, was a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart, the Altar Society, Mother Evangelista Hospital Guild and the Democratic Women's Club. She leaves to survive her husband, Dick J. Kink; 1 daughter, Kandis at home; 1 sister, Phyllis J. Coffell; 1 brother, Wilbur Coffell both of this city, many other relatives. Rosary will be said Wednesday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Solemn requiem high mass will be offered Thursday, May 2 at 10:30 a.m. from the Church of the Sacred Heart. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
KINK, Jean Francis, age 76, lifetime resident of Whatcom Co., died March 25, 1997 at her residence. She wass born July 21, 1920 in Bellingham, WA, to Andrew and Erma (Monohan) Meechan. She graduated from Bellingham High School in 1939 and married Mitch Kink Sept. 28, 1942 in Bellingham. Mrs. Kink worked as bookkeeper for Cascade Natural Gas and Alaska Independent Fisherman's Marketing Assn. She enjoyed arts and crafts, gardening, walking and exercising. Survived by her husband, Mitch Kink of Bellingham; sons, Steve Kink and wife Joann of Seattle, Mitchell "Butch" Kink and wife Wendy of Bellingham; brother, Joe Meehan of Ocean Shores, WA, Tom Meehan of Snoqualmie, WA; a sister, Mary Smith of Friday Harbor, WA; and 3 grandchildren, Megan, Jared and Joey Kink. Prayer Vigil will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 1997 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
KINK, Margaret, age 91, of 1102 Donovan, passed away Tues., Jan. 9, 1979. Mrs. Kink had been a resident of B'ham. for the past 68 years & was a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart. She leaves to survived 1 son, Paul D. Kink, 2 daughters; Mrs. Victoria Zorotovich & Mary Irvin all of this city. 5 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren. Several nieces & nephews in other parts of Washington, Minnesota, California & Yugoslavia. Rosary will be said Thurs. Jan. 11th at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Mass of the Christian Burial will be offered Fri. Jan. 12th at 11 a.m. in the Church of the Sacred Heart with Rev. Jerome Dooley officiating. Interment Bayview Cemetery under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
KINK, Mary E. "Marie" - Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated for Mary E. "Marie" Kink, 86, 1115 Easton Ave., at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with the Rev. David Linehan the celebrant. She died at a local nursing home Tuesday (Sept. 18, 1984). She was born Dec. 25, 1897, in Komiza, Yugoslavia, and moved to Whatcom County in 1912. In 1916, she married Paul Kink. They had four sons, three of whom were commercial fishermen. Their son, the late Dick Kink, was a former state representative. She had worked for many years at the Pacific American Fisheries Cannery and Welsh Cannery and was active in the Sacred Heart Church, the Women's Democratic League and in the ladies' auxiliaries of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1585 and Albert J. Hamilton Post 7 of the American Legion. She also was an avid bingo player. Surviving are a son, (Mitch Kink), two daughters, (Victoria Oaks and Marie Longbrake, both of Bellingham), a brother, (John F. Evich of Seattle), three daughters-in-law, (Mary Kink, Okanagan, Mick Evich & Luella Evich, both of Bellingham), 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Rosary services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Friday with burial following in Bayview Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
KINK, Paul Sr., of 1115 Easton, age 60, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday morning, March 5, (1947). He had been a resident of Bellingham for the past forty-three years and was a well-known fisherman. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church, of the Vessel Owner's Association, and a member of the Eagle Lodge, Aerie No. 31. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Kink of the home; two sons, Mitchell and Dick, both of Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. Victoria Oakes and Mrs. Marie Carpenter, both of this city; two brothers, Tony Kink and Dick Kink, of this city; two sisters in Yugoslavia; five grandchildren, Paula and Mary Ann Oakes, of Bellingham, Steve Kink, of the city, and JoAnne and Dickie Kink, of Renton, Washington, and many nieces and nephews. Rosary was said Friday evening, March 7, at 7:15 p.m. within the Church of the Sacred Heart. Requiem high mass was sung Saturday, March [end]
KINK, Paul D., age 82, lifetime resident of Bellingham, died Friday, January 24, 1997 at his home. He was born January 24, 1915 to Dick and Margaret (Evich) Kink. He married Mary K. Valich on March 30, 1953. Mr. Kink started fishing at age 15, going to Kodiak, Alaska with his father and was a commercial fisherman for 50 years. He was owner of the family fishing vessel "St. Paul". He was a volunteer chef for fund raising dinners, for St. Joseph Hospital, Sacred Heart Church, Sehome High School & Fairhaven Middle School. He received the Golden Acorn Award from the Fairhaven P.T.A. Mr. Kink was a member of the American Legion Post #7, life member of Bellingham Elks Club, member of Bellingham Yacht Club, Sacred Heart Church, Propeller Club, Bellingham Tamburitza Orchestra and was on the Board of Directors for Fishermen's Packing Corp. Survived by his wife, Mary of the family home; son, Richard Kink & wife Laura of Seattle; daughter, Michelle & husband Rob Zuanich of Seattle; a sister, Mary Irvin of Bellingham; 2 grandchildren, Brian & Erica Zuanich. Celebration of life will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 1997 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
KINK, Paul T. "Dan" age 62 of 146 South Garden passed away Friday April 8, (1977). A lifetime resident of Bellingham and was the owner and skipper of the Purse Seine Stanley. He was a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart, the Fishermans Packing Corporation and the Purse Seine and Vessels Marketing Association. Survived by 1 brother Peter, city, 1 sister Mrs. Jeanne Warling of Minneapolis, a half brother Stanley Kink of Mt. Vernon, 2 half sisters Mrs. Kitty Todd and Mrs. Madeline Olson, both city and many other relatives. Christian prayer services will be held Monday, April 11 at 7:45 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Tuesday, April 12, 1:30 p.m. within the Church of the Sacred Heart. Interment Bayview Cemetery.
KINK, Peter, age 63 of 903 14th, passed away Wed., Aug. 15, 1979. Mr. Kink was a life resident of Bellingham & was a commercial fisherman. He was owner & skipper of the boat Kemo Sabay. Member of the Bellingham Yacht Club, Elks Club #194 & the Lake Padden Golf Club. He leaves to survive his wife, Elenor of the family home; 2 sons, Peter Jr. of Ohio, Tom of Iowa, & Jim of this city; 1 daughter, Eileen Allen of Spokane; 8 grandchildren; half brother, Stanley Kink of Mt. Vernon; 2 half sisters, Kitty Todd of this city & Madeline Olson of Seattle; 1 sister, Jean of St. Paul, Minn. Rosary will be said Friday, Aug. 17, 1979 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Mass of the Christian burial will be offered sat., Aug. 18, 1979 at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Sacred Heart with Rev. Jerome Dooley officiating following by private family interment, Bay View Cemetery, Monday, Aug. 20, 1979. [Extensive account of the automobile accident.]
KINK, Peter Paul, age 26 years, of Renton, Wash., passed away Monday, January 20, (1947) in a Seattle hospital. Mr. Kink had been a resident of Bellingham his entire life with the exception of the past two years, which he spent in Renton. He was a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart and the Fishermen's Union. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bernardine Kink. Two children, JoAnne and Dickie, of the home. He parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kink Sr. Two brothers, Mitchell and Dick Kink, both of the city. Two sisters, Mrs. Victoria Oakes, city, and Mrs. Marie Carpenter, city, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Evich, city, and many other relatives. Rosary will be said Wednesday evening, January 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Church of the Sacred Heart. Requiem high mass will be sung Thursday, January 23, at 9 a.m. with Rev. Father Peter R. Smith, celebrant. Interment in Bay View under direction of Westford-Beck.
KINK, Stanley A., 59, of Mount Vernon died Wednesday (July 3, 1991) at his residence. He was born on July 21, 1931, in Bellingham, the son of Tony and Dorothy June Hughes Kink. He grew up and was educated in Bellingham, where he graduated from Bellingham High School with the class of 1951 and from Westerly Washington University, then Western Washington State College. In 1953, Stanley enlisted in the U.S. Army. Later, he was a commercial fisherman, bartender, truck driver, painter and, most recently, an apartment manager. He married Patricia L. Ferguson on July 21, 1956, in Couer d'Alene, Idaho. They have been residents of Mount Vernon since 1965. Mrs. Kink died in May. Survivors include daughters Antoinette Maurer of Kent, Jaclyn Kink Warren of Mount Vernon and Pamela Kink of Mount Vernon; sisters Madeline Olson of Seattle, Jeanne Warling of St. Paul, Minn., and Kitty Todd of Bellingham; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until services on Wednesday at Kern Funeral Chapel, Mount Vernon. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Kern, with the Rev. Paul Magano of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church officiating. Cremation will follow at Mount Vernon Crematory.
KINK, Thomas Albert - A memorial mass for former Bellingham resident Thomas Albert Kink will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Church in Bellingham. Mr. Kink, 42, died Wednesday (Jan. 31, 1990) of a heart attack in Macon, Ga., where he had lived for about three years, and had been a loan officer for an auto dealership. He was born Aug. 6, 1947, in Bellingham, and attended Lowell Elementary School and Fairhaven Middle School. He attended high school at St. Martin's Lacey. Mr. Kink had been an Army helicopter pilot, serving twice in Vietnam. He was married to the former Diane Pompei. His funeral in Macon will be Saturday, and he will be buried there. He is survived by his wife, of the family home; a stepson, Joe Leary of Macon; his mother, Eleanor Kink of Bellingham; a grandmother, Evalyn Wolstenholme of Seattle; two brothers, Peter Kink of Warner Robbins, Ga., and Jim Kink of Bellingham; nieces and nephews; and three uncles.
KINK, Tony, age 66 years, of 2421 Kulshan Street, passed away suddenly at a local hospital Friday, Dec. 4, (1953). Mr. Kink was a retired fisherman and had resided in Bellingham for the past 47 years. He was a member of the Church of the Assumption. Mr. Kink is survived by his wife, Mrs. June Kink; three sons, Paul and Peter, both of this city, and Stanley in the U. S. Army, stationed in Korea; four daughters, Mrs. Victoria Williams of Everett, Mrs. Jeannie King, of Seattle, Madeline and Kitty, both at home; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Rosary will be said Sunday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home. Requiem Mass will be read Monday, Dec. 7, at 9:30 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption with the Rev. Bernard V. Cremer officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.
KINLEY, Affa, of 727 Garden St., passed away at a local hospital Saturday, Sept. 12, (1953) following a lingering illness. She had lived in Bellingham for the past eight years and was formerly a resident of Nooksack. Mrs. Kinley is survived by her husband, Charles A.; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Tenfold [Penfold] of Upland, Calif., Mrs. Waldo Altman of Bellingham; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with the Rev. Clarence J. Forsberg of Bellingham, officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
KINLEY, Carol Ann - A funeral for Carol Ann Kinley of Bellingham will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cornwall Park Church of God with the Revs. Bob Marvel and Bill Wertz officiating. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Mrs. Kinley died Saturday, Nov. 16, 1996, at Mount Baker Care Center. She was 50. Born Feb. 22, 1946, to Pete and Joan Shelby in Ontatior, Canada, she lived in various Canadian cities before moving to Whatcom County in 1985.
KINLEY, Charles A., age 83, of 2725 Northwest Ave., Bellingham, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, Jan. 25, (1961). Mr. Kinley had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1920 and was a retired farmer and real estate broker in the Nooksack and Bellingham areas, and was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth at home; two daughters, Mrs. Waldo Altman of Bellingham, and Mrs. Frank Penford of LaVerne, Calif.; also four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, Saturday, Jan. 28, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Donald Swerdfeger officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
KINLEY, Elizabeth Hinton, age 84, of 2725 Northwest Ave., Bellingham, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, Dec. 12, (1962) following an extended illness. A native of England she had been a resident of Whatcom County the past 42 years, and prior to moving to Bellingham 12 years ago she had made her home in the Lynden-Everson Nooksack areas. She was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church and the Golden Age Club. Surviving are two sons, Wesley Hinton of Mount Vernon, Dwight Hinton of Lynden, also seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, Saturday, Dec. 15, at 11 a.m., with the Revs. Donald Swerdfeger and Clarence Lund officiating. Burial will follow in the Lynden Cemetery.
KINLEY, Florence H., "Ade-Li-Tse" age 86, of Lummi, passed away Thurs., Jan. 9, 2003 at home surrounded by numerous loving family members and friends. She was born Nov. 23, 1916 in Whatcom County to Norbert & Clara (Lear) James Sr. She graduated from Whatcom High and attended Bellingham Business College. Florence married Forrest "Dutch" Kinley in 1938. Mrs. Kinley was one of the most prominent elders of the Lummi Nation. She dedicated her life of service to the Lummi Nation, first as a secretary for the Lummi Indian Business Council and currently as an active member of the Lummi Enrollment Culture Committees as well as the Lummi Education Commission. Mrs. Kinley was the last living survivor of the Norbert & Clara James Sr. family. Her hobbies included recreational gaming. Preceded in death by her parents, husband & sister Mary Kinley. Survived by sister-in-law: Fran James of Lummi brother-in-law: John Kinley of Blaine 22 nieces 15 nephews numerous great-grandnieces, nephews and other relatives. A prayer service will be held Sunday, Jan. 12, 6:00 p.m. with Father David Young officiating and a Funeral Mass will be held Monday, Jan. 13 10:00 a.m. with Father Tim Sauer officiating. Both services are being held at the Wex Li Em Community Center, at Lummi. Burial will follow at the Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jan 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KINLEY, Francis J. Jr., aged 2 years, passed away on Thursday, July 26, (1945) result of an accident. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garland Kinley, two sisters, Patricia and Gean; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Kinley and Mr. and Mrs. Norbert James. Mass was said within the Lummi Reservation Catholic church, Monday morning, July 30, at 10 a.m. by Rev William Greier. Burial in the Lummi Reservation cemetery under the direction of Monroe Funeral home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Jul 1945) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KINLEY, George, age 102 years, of Rt. 3, Ferndale, passed away Sunday, April 20, (1952) at a Bellingham hospital, following a lengthy illness. He had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and was a member of St. Joachims Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, May; five sons, Floyd and Earl, of Ferndale, Stanley, Forrest and Garland, all of Marietta; 24 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Mass will be said Wednesday, April 23, at 10:30 a.m. within St. Joachims Catholic Church, with Fr. James Buck celebrant. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery, under direction of the Monroe Funeral Home at Ferndale.
KINLEY, Harrison Ambrose, age 97 years, a resident of Nooksack, passed away March 4, (1945). Mr. Kinley had resided in Nooksack for the past 25 years and was a member of the Nooksack M. E. church. He leaves to mourn four sons, Oliver D., of Madton, Wash.; Charles A., of Nooksack; Clayton A., of Tacoma, and Chester O., of Rockford, Illinois; one sister, Mrs. Mary Foss, of Arcadia, California; ten grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from the Nooksack M. E. church Wednesday, March 7, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Clarence Lund and Rev. F. F. Boothby officiating. Interment in Nooksack Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home of Sumas.
KINLEY, Irene Evelyn, 74, a lifetime resident of Whatcom County, passed away on Sat. June 15, 2002 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. She was born June 10, 1928 in Custer to William and Theresa (Holtrop) Schluk. She married John Kinley on Dec. 11, 1964 in Bellingham. Irene was an avid gardener and loved spending time in her garden and with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survived by her husband, John Kinley at the family home; four children: Laura Barone of Custer, Carol Kelley & husband Paul Kelley of Ferndale; David Hansen & wife Marilyn of Ferndale, Loman Hansen of Birch Bay; sister Doris Jansen & husband Frank of Bellingham; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held Wed., June 19, 11:00 a.m. at Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Chapel, 5700 Northwest Dr., Ferndale.
KINLEY, James - Funeral services for James Kinley, 23, Marietta, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joachim's Catholic Church followed by burial in Lummi Cemetery. Mr. Kinley was a homicide victim Saturday (April 18, 1970) in Seattle. He was a member of St. Joachim's church, a Navy veteran and an aquaculture trainee. Surviving are his widow, Victoria; mother, Mrs. Mildred Kinley of Seattle; a sister, Mrs. Kathleen Hurn of Concrete; a brother, Edgar of Seattle, and two half brothers, David Jefferson of Lummi and Robert Jefferson of Bremerton. Moles Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Apr 1970) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KINLEY, Kevin Charles, 17-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Kinley of Marietta, passed away in a Bellingham hospital Thursday, Oct. 15, (1959) following a brief illness. Surviving, beside the parents, are five sisters, Mrs. Jerry Alvarez of San Pedro, Calif., Jean, Sandra, Connie and Cheryl; three brothers, Larry, Randy and Steve, all at home; grandparents, Mrs. George Kinley and Mr. and Mrs. Norbert James of Marietta. Rosary will be recited in the Moles' Monroe Chapel, Friday, Oct. 16, at 8 p.m. Holy mass will be offered by Father Joseph Dakin in St. Joachim's Catholic Church, Saturday, Oct. 17, 15 9 a.m. Final resting place Lummi Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Oct 1959) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KINLEY, Lillian "Knoxy", age 75, a lifetime resident of Lummi Reservation, Bellingham WA., passed away July 21, 2007. She was born February 7, 1932 to Felix Solomon of the Lummi Nation and Dora Williams of Upper Skagit. She was considered the best mom and grandma by Randy and Valgina Kinley, Jeffery Jefferson, Isabelle Bowmen, Lenore Jefferson, Jamie Plaster, Mike Plaster, Alice Jefferson, Joi Jefferson, Paula Jefferson, Kelli Jefferson, and Roy Jefferson, all of Lummi. She had 34 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband Francis G. Kinley; a son, Douglas Paul Jefferson Jr.; and her brothers, Jim Solomon, Mike Solomon, Charlie Solomon, Joseph Solomon, Johnny Solomon, Henry Solomon, Willard Solomon, Dewey Solomon, and Charles (Baldy) Scholtz all of Lummi; her sisters, Delia Hoskins, Mary Plaster, Arlene Solomon, and her Grandson Daniel Joseph Jefferson. Survivors are her sister, Nancy Lane; sister-in-laws, Ruth Solomon, Lucy Solomon, Norma Solomon, Alice Solomon, and Nellie Todd (all of Lummi). A rosary service will be held on Tuesday, July 24, 2007, 6:00 p.m., at the Wexliem Community Center. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2007, 10:00 .a.m. at the Wexliem Community Center. Final resting place will be at the Lummi (Wexliem) Cemetery.
KINLEY, Mary, age 60, of 4373 Lummi Shore Rd., passed away Thurs. Feb. 1, 1979. Mrs. Kinley was a lifetime resident of Lummi & was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Francis of Lummi. 4 sons; Randy, Steve, Rick & Larry all of Lummi. 6 daughters; Pat Alverez of Carson, CA., Jean Cultee, Sandy Finkbonner, Connie Martin, Cheryl & Cindy Kinley all of Lummi. 2 brothers; Harold James & Norbert James Jr. both of Lummi. 1 sister, Florence Kinley of Lummi. 12 grandchildren, numerous other relatives. Vigil services will be held in Moles Funeral Home, Fri. Feb. 2nd at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Phillip Bloom, Sat. Feb. 3rd at 10 a.m in St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
KINLEY, May, age 84, of Rt. 3, Ferndale, passed away Monday, Dec. 4, (1961) as a result of an accident. She had been a resident of Whatcom County her entire lifetime and was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Survivors include five sons, George of Concrete, Stanley, Forrest, Francis and John, all of Lummi Reservation; three brothers, Jack Plaster, Norbert Plaster, both of Ferndale, and Rudy Plaster of Seattle; one sister, Mrs. Christina Lane of Lummi Reservation. There are 22 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Numerous other relatives. Rosary will be recited in the Moles' Monroe Chapel Wednesday at 7 p.m. Holy Mass will be offered by Father Joseph Dakin in St. Joachim's Catholic Church, Thursday, Dec. 7, at 10 a.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.
KINLEY, Verla M. - A prayer service for Verla M. Kinley of Lummi Reservation will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at Wex Li Em Community Center on the reservation, with Vernon Lane officiating. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the center, with the Rev. Patrick Twohy, Society of Jesus, officiating. Ms. Kinley died Wednesday, April 18, 2001 in Bellingham. She was 70. Born March 3, 1931, to Stanley Thomas and Eva Angeline (Guerin) Kinley on Lummi Reservation, she was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Ms. Kinley worked as an administrative assistant in the Intertribal Training Department at Skagit Valley College before retiring after 23 years. She also co-owned and operated "Mavis and Verla's Seafoods" of Lummi Reservation with her sister, Mavis Revey. Ms. Kinley was a member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church of Lummi Reservation. She also was chairwoman of the Dutch Kinley Memorial Fund. She loved arts and crafts, especially sewing and weaving, and she was one of the first hand weavers at Barbers Hand Weaving Shop on Lummi Reservation. She also was the head weaver for the Lummi Weavers for 10 years. Survivors include lifelong companion, Gordon Charles of Lummi Reservation; sisters Sharon Kinley of Bellingham, Mavis Revey and Alta G. Phair, both of Lummi Reservation, and Joy Groh of Turlock, Calif.; brothers Gerald S. "Bart," Nick and Thomas D. Kinley, all of Lummi Reservation; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Apr 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KINNE, Clara W., age 88 formerly of 3136 Cedarwood Ave. passed away Wednesday, November 26, 1980. Mrs. Kinne was a 75 year resident of this community prior to moving to Portland 1 1/2 years ago. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She is survived by a son Marshall F. Kinne of Portland, Oregon, 2 daughters Edna Miles of Edmonds, Wash., Barbara Dreiscoll of Seattle. 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild. Services Monday, December 1 at 3:00 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment at Greenacres Memorial Park. [She was born Nov. 16, 1892, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisc.]
KINNE, Fred W., age 73, of 3136 Cedarwood Ave., passed away in a local hospital Friday, Sept. 30, (1960). A resident of Bellingham for the past 38 years, Mr. Kinne was an inspector for the Bureau of Standards. Survivors are his widow, Clara W., at home; one son, Marshall F., of Bellingham; one stepson, Rodney F. MacDonald, of Astoria, Oregon; two daughters, Mrs. Lowell Geiver and Mrs. Barbara Sprague, both of Seattle; 7 grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Fr. W. Robert Webb Monday, October 3 at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
KINNEBREW, Robert Keith, USAF Retired, born February 5, 1930, died unexpectedly on February 17, 2006, while visiting family in Orange, California. Known to most as Keith, to some as Bob, his life touched many people around the world during his nine years as a Franciscan seminarian, his 20-year career as an Air Force officer, his work with the Agency for International Development, his second career in vocational education, as well as his many volunteer activities which included work with orphanages in Vietnam, the Peace Corps in Belize, the Sea Scouts and the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society on Whidbey Island, Washington. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Rose; ten children, Blaine, Ben, Ann, Quin, Dan, John, Ellen, Nick, Lynn and Neil and their families; Carsten Cebulla, an exchange student of theirs who was like their 11th child; 10 grandchildren; his brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Diana Kinnebrew, and his sister-in-law, Helen Kinnebrew. Keith and Rose moved from College Station, Texas (where he received his PhD at Texas A&M University) to Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island, Washington, in 1994, where weather and nature were his love. We're imagining Keith felt very fulfilled with his life, as his attitude was always positive and one of gratitude. We have lost a wonderful, special man. May his Spirit be free and at peace.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Feb 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KINNEY, Edward, age 88 of 1720 Humboldt St., passed away in a local hospital Thursday, November 28, (1963). Mr. Kinney was a retired farmer and had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 30 years, and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. Survived by his wife, Mary; 1 daughter, Mrs. Lucille M. Gauthier, city; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Charles of Rollette, N. D.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Bertha Woodard and Mrs. James Braun, both of this city. Rosary will be said Sunday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem Mass will be celebrated Monday, December 2 at 9:30 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
KINNEY, Harriet, age 96 years, of 2330 King Street, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, March 22, (1947) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Kinney had been a resident of this city for the past 27 years, and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. She is survived by two sons, Edward Kinney, city, and Charles Kinney, of Rollette, N. Dak.; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Hamilton, on Minot, N. Dak., Mrs. Bertha Woodard, city, and Mrs. Hattie Eckert Brown, city; one brother, Peter Emeott, of Saginaw, Mich., and four grandchildren. Rosary will be said Wednesday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. within the Church of the Assumption. Requiem high mass will be sung Thursday, March 27 at 9 a.m. with Rev. Father John McDonnel, celebrant. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
KINNEY, John Joseph, age 58 of 6117 Aquarius Avenue, Ferndale, passed away Thursday, Nov. 13, 1980. Mr. Kinney had been a resident of Whatcom County for 15 years, was a WW II Navy Veteran, and a member of the Laurel VFW Post. He is survived by his wife, Marvel A. of Ferndale; 1 daughter, Linda Packard of Seattle; 1 sister, Bernice George of Sparks, Nevada; 5 step-children. At his request no services were held. Cremation under the direction of Moles Funeral Home at Greenacres Memorial Park.
KINNEY, Mabel - Word has been received here of the death in Toledo, Ohio, of Mrs. Mabel Kinney on April 20, (1971). She and her husband, Frank will be remembered as having built the Bungalow Barbecue which later was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Johnson. Mrs. Kinney is survived by a son, Fred, her husband having passed away several years ago.
KINNEY, Mary M., age 89 of 1720 Humboldt St. passed away in a local hospital Monday December 23, (1963) following an extended illness. Mrs. Kinney had resided in Bellingham for the past 20 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. She leaves to survive 1 daughter, Mrs. Essie Schrader of Shively, Calif., 1 step-daughter, Mrs. Lucille Gauthier of this city, 1 sister, in Canada, 1 brother in Idaho. Rosary will be said Thursday, December 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem mass will be celebrated Friday, December 27 at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption. Interment Woodlawn.
KINNIBURGH, Debra L., age 19, of 1796 Samish Lane, Bellingham, passed away Tues., Nov. 29, (1977). Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Kinniburgh; 2 brothers, David and George; 2 sisters, Kathryne and Becki all of Bellingham; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Kinniburgh of Marion, Mont., Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Oman of Kirkland. Memorial services will be held in the Acme Assembly of God Church, Friday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. Cremation under the direction of Veroskes Bellingham Chapel.
KINSELLA, Eva M., age 74, passed away in Vancouver, WA on Feb. 21st, (1978). She was a member of St. James Catholic Church. She is survived by 4 children; John T. Hogg & Millicent Van Vleet both of Seattle, Phillip Kinsella of LaCenter, WA & Cecilia Kinsella of B'ham. 4 brothers & 1 sister. 7 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Fri. Feb. 24th at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, Vancouver, WA. Interment Evergreen Memorial Garden, Vancouver, WA. Arrangements by Hamilton Mylan Funeral Home, Vancouver, WA.
KINSEY, Darius, of Seattle, passed away Sunday, May 13, (1945) at the age of 75 years. He leaves to mourn, his wife, Tabitha May; one daughter, Mrs. P. C. Parcheski; one son, Darius and two grandchildren, all of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 16, in the Nooksack Advent Christian Church with Rev. Crouse officiating. Interment in Nooksack Cemetery under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas.
KINSEY, Tabitha M., age 88 of 3030 Kulshan St., passed away in a local rest home Saturday, November 23, (1963) following a short illness. She moved to Whatcom County in 1882 and had made her home in Seattle for 40 years prior to returning to Bellingham a year and a half ago. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Seattle. Surviving are 1 son, Darius Kinsey of Seattle; 1 daughter, Mrs. Charles Parcheski of Seattle; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; also 9 nieces, Mrs. Carl L. Brown, Mrs. Orin Endersbe, both of Bellingham; Mrs. Lloyd Massey of Everson; Mrs. Charles Robinson of Nooksack; Mrs. Earl Handy of Neptune Beach; Mrs. Ernest Nolte of Lummi Island; Mrs. Arthur Emerson of Seattle; Mrs. Joe Scheeler of California; Mrs. Ploeg of Mount Vernon; a nephew, Charles Pritts of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden Tuesday November 26 at 11 a.m. Rev. Ben Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Nooksack Cemetery.
KINISKI, Marion, of Blaine, Wash., passed away Monday, Sept. 27, 1976. She leaves to survive her husband, Gene and 2 sons, Kelly and Nicholas of Blaine; her parents, Nick and Emma Weller and 1 brother, Reginald; numerous other relatives. Private family services will be held in Richmond, B.C., Oct. 1, 1976, Duane Burling officiating.
KINLEY, Amanda Renee, age 18, of Bellingham, passed away on February 16, 2006. She was born October 9, 1987 in Bellingham and was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. Amanda touched the heart of all who knew her. She loved to talk on the phone with friends and had a gift for making people laugh. Growing up she loved playing basketball and hanging out with her many friends. Recently she had been working at Meridian McDonalds and Ross Dress For Less. Amanda cherished spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed. Amanda is survived by her adopted mother Adele "Topsy" Kinley of Lummi, her birth mother Sherri Kinley of Lummi, her sister and brother-in-law Christina and Matthew Grendon of Bellingham, brothers Donald and Marcos Kinley of Lummi, grandfather Lloyd "Nick" Kinley of Lummi, grandmother Patsy George of Lummi, great-grandmother Alice Benson of Bellingham, and numerous other relatives and friends. A Prayer Service will be held Monday February 20, 2006 at 6 p.m. to be followed by a Funeral Service Tuesday February 21 at 10 a.m. both held at the Wexliem Community Building. Interment will follow at the Lummi Nation Cemetery. Moles Family Funeral Home, Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Feb 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KINLEY, Eva A. - The Rosary will be said for Eva A. Kinley, 82, a member of a prominent family in the Lummi Indian Tribe, will be at 7 p.m. today at Moles Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joachim's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Mrs. Kinley, who lived on the Lummi Indian Reservation since 1923, died Monday (Sept. 4, 1989) at St. Francis Extended Health Care Center, where she had resided for several years. She was born Jan. 2, 1907 on the Musqueam Reservation in British Columbia. Mrs. Kinley attended St. Joachim's Catholic Church and taught the Lummi language at the Lummi School. Her husband, Stanley Kinley, died in 1969. Survivors include three sons, Lloyd and Thomas Kinley of the Lummi Indian Reservation and Gerald S. Kinley of Lakeview, Calif. and adopted son Gene W. Phair Jr., also of the reservation; five daughters, Verla Kinley, Mavis Revey, Alta Phair, and Sharon Kinley all of the reservation, and Dorothy Groh of Turlock, Calif.; two adopted daughters Marya Phair and Ardith Phair, both of the reservation; three sisters, Theresa Gibbs of Ferndale, Rose Senior of the Lummi Indian Reservation, and Myra Seymour of British Columbia; two brothers, Herman and Phil Guerin, both of Oregon; 24 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Sep 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KINSMAN, Faith D., age 69, passed away at her home, 358 S. Garden St., Saturday, March 22, (1958). Miss Kinsman had resided in this community for the past 34 years; was formerly employed as a seamstress at the B. B Furniture Co.; was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church; a member of Chapter F, P.E.O., and a member of the Retail Clerks International Ass'n, Local No. 240. Surviving her is one sister, Miss Priscilla M. Kinsman at home. Services were conducted by the Rev. Harold K. Lawrence, Monday, March 24 at 1:30 p.m., followed by cremation under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.
KIPHART, Henry, age 69 years, who homesteaded on Lake Whatcom in 1884, passed away at a local hospital Monday, January 13, (1930) after an illness of about a week. Mr. Kiphart is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ellen Kiphart; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Klingman, of Port Angeles, and Mrs. Arthur B. Madden, of Victoria, and one son, Clarence Kiphart, of Tacoma. The body rests at the Harlow Mortuary Home, Holly at Forest, where funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 15 at 1:30 o'clock, with Rev. Gill officiating and interment made in Woodlawn cemetery.
KIRBY, Clara M., age 73, formerly of 2967 Chautaqua Street, passed away in a local nursing home Sunday, February 23, (1964). Mrs. Kirby was an eight-year resident of this city. Services will be conducted by Rev. George Ackley Thursday, February 27 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
KIRBY, Fred, age 79 years, of Friday Harbor, passed away at a local hospital, Wednesday, May 26, (1948) following a lingering illness. Mr. Kirby had been a resident of Friday Harbor for the past forty-five years and and been very prominent in San Juan County, having held the offices of county treasurer, auditor and assessor. Deceased was also a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge No. 95 and the Masonic Lodge, F. & A.M., of Friday Harbor. Mr. Kirby is survived by a son, Walter Kirby and one daughter, Mrs. Agnes Armstrong, both of Bellingham; also three grandchildren and one great-grandson; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Mardacker, of Worcester, Mass. The remains will be forwarded by the Westford-Beck Funeral Home to Friday Harbor, where services will be conducted Saturday, May 29, at 1:30 p.m. Interment in the Valley Cemetery.
KIRBY, Gladys - Mrs. Gladys R. Kirby, former Bellingham resident, died Wednesday, December 6, (1972) in Mill Valley, California. Surviving are two sons, Norris, Mill Valley and Wallace, Seattle; two sisters, Virginia Loring, Bellevue and Irma Stone, Portland; a brother, Burton Brickell, Seattle; and five grandchildren.
KIRBY, James E., age 62, of 2967 Chautauqua, passed away in a local hospital Monday, January 12, (1959). Mr. Kirby had resided in this community for the past 6 years and was a member of the Plumber's and Steamfitter's Union, Local No. 40. He is survived by his widow, Clara, at home. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Wednesday, January 14 at 10 a.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
KIRBY, Mary, age 91, of 511 E. Magnolia, passed away Thurs., Sept. 28, 1978. She was born Nov. 1, 1887 in Willette, Tenn. She was here for years at the Sanitarium Baths. Survived by Mrs. Bonnie M. Darnell and son-in-law, Fred Darnell. Funeral services Tues., Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Pastor Ken McFarland officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
KIRBY, Walter E., age 75, of 2217 I St., passed away Tues., June 26, 1979. He had been a life time B'ham resident & is survived by his wife, Inez; 1 son, Fred Kirby of Renton; 1 daughter, Rosemary Kirby of city; 1 sister, Mrs. Arthur Armstrong of city; 2 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, nieces & nephews. Funeral service Fri., June 29 at 10:30 a.m. in Jones Funeral Home, with Father Herbert B. McLellan officiating. Interment Bayview Cemetery.
KIRCHER, Charles, age 80, of 1509 E. Victor, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, November 13, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mr. Kircher had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 3 1/2 years. Surviving relatives include three daughters, Mrs. Bessie Otto and Mrs. Blanche Oukrop, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. Pearl Klar, of Yakima; two sons, Walter and Frank, both of Bellingham; three sons-in-law, Charles Otto and Charles Oukrop, both of Bellingham, and Rudy Klar, of Yakima; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Blessner, of Superior, Wis., Mrs. Lena Fuller, of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Clara Blunt, of Long Prairie, Minn.; one brother, George Kircher, of St. Paul, Minn.; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 16, at 1:30 p.m. within the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home with the Rev. James Martin Wilson officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.
KIRCHER, Frank, age 73 who resided at 508 Boulevard passed away in a local hospital Friday, Oct. 29, (1971). He had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 53 years and was a retired commercial fisherman. He was a veteran of WW II. He leaves to survive 3 sisters, Mrs. Blanche Jessup and Mrs. Bessie Otto, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. Pearl Klar of Yakima. Funeral arrangements are pending at Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.
KIRCHER, Walter F., age 71, residing at 2606 Woburn St., passed away October 11, (1966) in a local nursing home. He was a resident of Bellingham for the past 24 years and was a retired railway man for Northern Pacific Railway. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and a veteran of WW I. He leaves to survive 3 sisters, Bessie Otto and Blanche Oukrop, both of this city; Mrs. Pearl Klar of Yakima; 1 brother, Frank Kircher of Bellingham; 1 adopted daughter in New York; 1 grandchild, also several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 14 within the Chapel of Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home at 2 p.m., Rev. McVicker officiating. Interment at Greenacres.
KIRCHNER, Arthur F., age 57, RFD 2, Box 4, Mount Vernon, passed away in Seattle Tuesday, August 5, (1958). Mr. Kirchner had resided in Mount Vernon for one year and was a member of the Pipefitters and Steamfitters Union, Local No. 175, of Mount Vernon. Survivors are his widow, Gladys, at home; two sons, Arthur Freeman Kirchner, of Wichita, Kan., and Buddy Lewis Kirchner, U.S.N. in Hawaii; three daughters, Mrs. Delone Delaney, of Ponca City, Okla., Mrs. Louise Matthews, of Hermosa Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Rosemary Hornquist, of San Diego, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; eight brothers and sisters. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Maynard E. Oss Monday, Aug. 11 at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.
KIRCHNER, Gladys E. "Sally" age 72 of 2500 Samish Way, died Tues. May 19, 1981 in Bellingham. She had been a resident of the community for the past 25 years and had formerly attended the Calvary Temple. She was married to the late Arthur Kirchner. She is survived by her mother Hattie Brittian of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Thurs. May 21 at 10 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Balton & Rev. Paul Cantelon officiating. Burial will follow in Bay View Cemetery. [b. Feb. 12, 1909 Buckley, WA]
KIRCHNER, Jennie - Services for Jennie Kirchner, age 80, of 202 N. 34th St., will be Thurs. June 20, 3 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Quenzer, Silver Beach Community Church officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Kirchner passed away Mon. June 17, 1985. A Bellingham resident most of her life, she was a member of St. Lukes Assistance League; Panaka Club and is survived by her daughter, Marie & husband Ed Rowan of City; 3 grandsons, Thomas M. Howard, James R. Howard, both of City, & Kyle B. Davis of Mt. Vernon; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Harry & wife Roberta DeVries of Blaine, Bill & wife Helen DeVries of City; 4 sisters, Sadie Simpson, Margaret & husband Oscar Fowler, Tessie & husband Jim Moore, Grace & husband Pat Patchett, all of City. [b. Feb. 24, 1905 Paterson, NJ]
KIRCHNER, Stewart W., age 65 of B'ham passed away Fri., June 6, 1986 at home. Mr. Kirchner was born in Seattle & lived the last 16 yrs in B'ham. He served during WWII in the 10th Mountain Division Ski Troops in Italy. He was a semi-retired investment counselor & a member of the B'ham Golf & Country Club. Survivors include: his wife, Allene of the family home; son, Douglas Stewart of New York; daughters, Diane Kirchner-Scott of LaConner & Jan Helen Carrier of Colorado Springs. Memorial services will be held on Tues, June 10th, at 3 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1717 McKenzie St.
KIRCHOFF, Albert, age 39 years, passed away Wednesday, May 1, (1946) the result of an accident. Mr. Kirchoff had formerly resided at East Sound but had made Bellingham his home for the past four years. Nineteen months of that time he served in the Glider 14th Airborne Division in World War II. He was a member of Mount Constitution Lodge, I. O. O. F. of East Sound, and also the International Longshoremen's Union. Surviving relatives include one sister, Mrs. Emma Ringenback, of Bellingham; three brothers, George Kirchoff, of East Sound, and Frank and Ludwig, both of Bellingham; also three nieces and three nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home Saturday, May 4, at 3 p.m., conducted by Rev. Roy Leslie Smith. Graveside services will be held at the Woodlawn Cemetery at East Sound, Sunday, May 5, by the I. O. O. F. at 1:30 p. m.
KIRCHOFF, Gertrude, age 41, of 3410 Charles Street, passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, October 30, (1947). Mrs. Kirchoff had been a resident of this community for the past twenty years and leaves to survive her husband, Ludwig, at home; one step-son, Theodore, of Bellingham; two brothers, Erick and Ewald Schneider and mother, Mrs. Olga Mueller, all of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. M. A. P. Keller, Monday, Nov. 3, at 3 p.m. Cremation.
KIRCHHOFF, Lucille Constant, age 85, of Bellingham, passed away Monday, May 24, 2004 in Bellingham. She was born in Lynden, WA to Clarence and Barbara (Glass) Constant. Lucille graduated from Meridian High School in 1937. She retired from Sears Roebuck where she worked for 37 years. She is preceded in death by her husband Ted, Kirchhoff. Survived by two sisters, Alice Constant Carson, Gladys Constant Moline both of Bellingham; many numerous nieces and nephews. No service will be held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 May 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KIRCHOFF, Ludwig, 88, of 3410 Woburn, passed away Wed. May 30, (1984). Mr. Kirchoff had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1936, was a veteran of WWI, a retired longshoreman and was an avid hunter & fisherman. He leaves to survive 1 son Theodore Kirchoff of Bellingham; 2 nieces Lorraine Goodell & Marie Pierce; a nephew Fred Ringenbach and a brother-in-law Fred Ringenbach Sr. all of City. Private family services were held under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. [b. March 2, 1896 on Orcas Island]
KIRCHOFF, Rose, age 46 years, 1712 Thirty-sixth Street, passed away at a local hospital, Thursday, April 15, (1948) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Kirchoff, a former resident of Orcas Island, had lived in Bellingham for the past two years and was a member of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives include the husband, Frank Kirchoff; four sisters, Mrs. Louise Lavender, East Sound, Wash., Mrs. Carrie Lind, West Sound, Wash., Mrs. Laura Johnson, Bellingham, and Mrs. Mae Johnson, Dishman, Wash.; two brothers, William Loos, of Deer Harbor, Wash., and Lawrence Loos, of Richland, Wash.; also numerous nieces and nephews. The remains will rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home until Monday, April 19, when they will take them to the Presbyterian Community Church at East Sound where funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. the same day, with Rev. A. L. Hokonson, officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery on Orcas Island.
KIRCHHOFF, Ted W., age 74, of Bellingham, passed away Sat. Jan. 17, 1998, at Alderwood Convalescent Center. Born in Bellingham on March 21, 1923, to Ludwig and Isobel (Huteson) Kirchhoff. His early years, until 7 years old, were spent on Eastsound, Orcas Island with his parents until moving to Bellingham. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He entered the Marine Corps, Dec. 10, 1942, and to active duty in the South Pacific; spent 34 months overseas. He was discharged as a Corporal Oct. 19, 1945. After his discharge, he worked 42 years at Georgia Pacific in the Tissue Mill and the last 12 years as Supervisor. He married Lucille Constant on July 4, 1954, in Carson City, Nevada. He was a Life Member of Wm. Matthews Post #1585, V.F.W.; Albert J. Hamilton Post #7, American Legion; Moose Lodge #493; and B.P.O. Elks Lodge #194. He leaves to survive his wife, Lucille of the family home; sisters-in-law, Gladys Moline and Alice Carson both from Bellingham; 4 cousins, Marie Pierce & husband Ray, Fred Ringenbach & wife Norma all of Bellingham, and Randall Hutsson and Tom Wofferd both from Los Angeles; his special friends, Dan & Carol Quimby and Dorothy & Buford Patterson; and also a host of many friends too numerous to mention. A graveside inurnment will be held Fri., Jan. 23, 1:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Lt. Col. Gary M. Phillips officiating. Greenacres Funeral Home.
KIRK, Foster N., who lived in Bellingham from 1913 to 1928, died Aug. 8, (1984) at 75. He was born in Newburg, Ore., on March 29, 1909. He was the son of C. E. Kirk, a former secretary of the Bellingham YMCA. Kirk graduated from Whatcom High School and received a teaching certificate from Bellingham Normal School in 1928. He then taught at Kalama and Renton. He later became a doctor of optometry and practiced in Burien and Seattle. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Turner Kirk, who was a resident of Bellingham before their marriage in 1934. Also surviving is a son, a brother and a sister. He lived at Judson Park in Des Moines, Wash., at the time of his death. Memorial Services were at St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church, Burien, and his remains were placed in the crypt of St. Mark's Cathedral in Seattle.
KIRK, Robert E., age 55, of 3114 Vallette, Bellingham, passed away Nov. 2, (1988) at St. Francis. He was a Bellingham resident most of his life; veteran of the Korean War. Surviving by his wife Lorraine of Bellingham; 1 son, Randy of Bellingham; 1 brother, Charles E. Kirk; close cousin, Lyle E. Burchett of Bellingham; close aunt, Clara Holcomb, Orcas Island and numerous other relatives. Graveside services will be Fri. Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. Woodlawn Cemetery, Rev. Kenneth Daugs, St. Johns Lutheran Church, officiating. Arrangement by Jones Funeral Home. [b. March 27, 1933 in Wenatchee, WA]
KIRK, William E., age 58 years, who resided at 2105 C Street, passed away Saturday, July 18, (1959) at a local hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Kirk had resided in Bellingham for the past 18 years and was a deputy sheriff in Whatcom County. He was a member of the Congregational Church, the Ancient Order of United Workers, Toastmasters, the United Commercial Travelers, Independent Order of Foresters and the Knights of Pythias, Elmira, Wash. Surviving relatives include his wife, Matie I., who is residing at the family home; two sons, Charles E. and Robert E., both of Bellingham; also one brother, V. M. Kirk of Seahurst, Wash. Funeral services were held Monday, July 20 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
KIRK, William M., age 60, passed away at the family home 1212 Raymond St. Friday, Feb. 22, (1957). Mr. Kirk had resided in this community for the past 28 years; was a veteran of World War I; a member of the Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion; had been a heavy equipment operator for Whatcom County and was a member of the Teamsters Union, Local No. 231. Surviving relatives are his widow, Bertha M. at home; two daughters, Mrs. Viola M. Huber of Bellingham and Mrs. June M. Hartzell of Tacoma; one grandson, Kenneth Colvin of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Millie O'Rourke of LaGrande, Ore. and two half-sisters, Mrs. Anna Steward of Wolf Creek, Ore., and Mrs. Pearl Emerson of Newburg, Ore. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingswoth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. James B. Hughes and Officers of the American Legion Monday, Feb. 25, at 3 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
KIRKBRIDE, Christopher, age 7 of 2725 Kulshan St., passed away Thursday Aug. 18, (1977). He leaves to survive his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kirkbride, 1 sister, Tanya, all of the family home, maternal grandmother, June Palen, paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. John Kirkbride, all of this city. Funeral services will be conducted Monday Aug. 22 at 10:30 a.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
KIRKBRIDE, John Thomas - Memorial services will be held in the spring for John Thomas Kirkbride, 78, a former Bellingham resident who worked more than 20 years as a cook for Foss Tug and Barge Co. Mr. Kirkbride died Dec. 24, (1988) in North Little Rock, Ark., where he had moved to from Bellingham in 1986. He was born June 2, 1910, in Birmingham, England. His wife, Violet died in 1986. Survivors include two sons, John F. Kirkbride and Robert J. Kirkbride of Bellingham; two daughters, Shirley Kirkbride of Juneau, Alaska, and Violet Browning of North Little Rock; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The body was buried (sic). The ashes will be buried in Bayview Cemetery.
KIRKBRIDE, Violet A., age 84, of 2305 Broadway, passed away Fri. June 29, (1984). Mrs. Kirkbride is survived by her husband John T. of the family home; 2 sons, Bob & Jack, both of this city; 3 daughters, Shirley Kirkbride of Alaska, Violet Browning of Little Rock, Ark., and Barbara Nunamaker of Portland; 10 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Mon. July 2 at 2 p.m. in the Bay View Cemetery with Rev. John Langlitz officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. [b April 1, 1900 Saulte Ste. Marie, Ontario]
KIRKBY, Vernon G., age 53, of 1712 Euclid Avenue, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 16, (1962). Mr. Kirkby was a 32-year resident of this community and was a State Examiner, working out of the Auditor's Office; a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Fairhaven Lodge No. 73, F. & A. M., York Rite Bodies. Survivors are his widow, Alice M., at home; one daughter, Mrs. Elva Jackson of Everett, and two granddaughters. Services will be conducted by Rev. Father W. Robert Webb and Rev. Father George Pratt on Tuesday, June 19, at 3:00 p.m. in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
KIRKENDALL, Leone Ginger Augusta - A graveside service for Leone Ginger Augusta Kirkendall of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Ms. Kirkendall died Monday, May 26, 1997. She was 72. Born to Francis and Clara Jensen Shum in Wessington Springs, S.D., she enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, knitting, crossword puzzles, reading and horse training, riding and competition. Survivors include sisters Eva Testerman of Bellingham and Eleanor Winter of Salem, Ore., and 15 nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
KIRKHAM, Frank V., age 79 of 258 W. Pole Rd., Lynden, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, November 16, (1965). He had formerly been employed by the Columbia Valley Lumber Co. and is survived by 2 sons Harry of Seattle and Ralph of Port Angeles, a daughter Mrs. Rudolph Edin of Lynden, a brother Steve and a sister Mrs. Bernice Zell both of Wisconsin. Also 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home Saturday, November 20 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Kenneth Daugs officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
KIRKHAM, Gusta M., age 97. Passed away Wed. May 9, 1979. She is survived [by] 2 grandsons, Lawrence E. & John R. Kirkham both of Seattle, also 6 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Graveside services 1 p.m. Sat. at Acacia Memorial park, Seattle in care of Acacia Forkner & Home Funeral Directors.
KIRKHAM, Harry V., age 62 died Aug. 4, 1980 in a Seattle hospital. Mr. Kirkham was a former resident of Everson. He is survived by his wife, Eunice, of Seattle, one brother Ralph Kirkham of Bellingham, one sister Vernice Edin of Lynden. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Columbia Funeral Home, Seattle. Private burial in Green Acres cemetery.
KIRKMAN, Alpheus Ray, 82, died Tuesday in Sacramento, Calif. He was born in Sumas, son of a Whatcom County pioneer family. He was a building contractor for many years in California. He is survived by the wife Dorothy; a daughter, Mrs. Jean Breyfogle and several grandchildren, four sisters and a brother in California, and one brother Clarence Kirkman of Bellingham.
KIRKMAN, Andrew S., age 84, 2418 F Street, passed away Tuesday, May 26, (1964). Mr. Kirkman was a lifetime resident of this community, and was a grocer and carpenter before retiring. He attended the Broadway United Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Leisure Time Club. Survivors are his widow, Nancy, at home; one son, Harley Kirkman, city; three daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Huntley, Mrs. Minnie Fenno, Mrs. Olive Kuchenreuther, all of this city; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, O. A. Kirkman, Rt. No. 1, Everson, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted by Rev. Arthur Bezanson Friday, May 29 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
KIRKMAN, Arthur Fredrick, age 76, of 1412 Forest, passed away at his home Friday, June 16, (1950) following a short illness. Mr. Kirkman was a pioneer resident of Bellingham, having lived here for the past 71 years. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving relatives include two sons, Robert, of Seaview, Wash., and Kenneth, of Sitka, Alaska; four daughters, Mrs. J. L. Ricketts, of Bothell, Mrs. Fred Handricks, of Seattle, Mrs. Lewis Boyd, of Noxon, Mont., and Mrs. C. J. Cornell, of Bellingham; four brothers, Andrew and William, both of Bellingham, and Robert and Alfred, both of Clearbrook; 12 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and many other relatives. Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 19, at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Finlayson officiating. Cremation.
KIRKMAN, Clarence E., age 85 of 2512 Franklin St., passed away Thursday, May 13, (1976). Mr. Kirkman was a lifetime resident of this community, a member of International Association of Machinist and United Nations Association. Surviving wife, Ina; 1 brother, Millard Kirkman of Angwin, Calif.; 4 sisters, Mrs. Erie Hamilton of Pacific City, Oregon, Mrs. Rena Vlag of Mission City, B.C., Miss Agnes Kirkman and Mrs. Joy Lomona both of San Rafel, Calif.; numerous nieces and nephews. Family memorial services will be held Tuesday May 18 at 8:15 a.m., Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
KIRKMAN, Elsie Libby, age 68 of Route 1 Everson passed away in a local hospital Thursday, May 26, (1960) following a short illness. Mrs. Kirkman had been a resident of North Whatcom County since 1904. Survived by her husband Alfred, 2 sons, Bernard of Cottonwood, Idaho; Forest of Route 1, Everson; 3 daughters, Mrs. Winona Englehart of Sumas, Mrs. Gladys Wilcox of Las Vegas, Nevada, Mrs. Alice Mcgruder of Kirkland, also 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas Saturday, May 28 at 11 a.m. Rev. Ben Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Lakeside Cemetery.
KIRKMAN, Ina, age 92, former long time Sumas resident, passed away in Bellingham on Mon., Jan. 27, (1986). Born March 1, 1893, in Seneca, Kansas, Mrs. Kirkman moved with her family to Whatcom County from Oskaloosa, Iowa, in 1900. She graduated from Sumas High School and the B'ham Normal School and then for many years taught at various elementary schools in Whatcom County. She was a member of the Sumas Senior Center, the County Womens' Club & the Machinists Union Auxiliary. She was married to her husband Clarence in Sumas, in June of 1914; Mr. Kirkman passed away in 1976. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lora Lade of Sumas; 3 sisters-in-law, Agnes Kirkman and Joy Lamona both of San Rafael, CA & Rena Vlag of Maple Ridge, British Columbia; a brother-in-law, Millard Kirkman of Angevin, CA; and numerous nieces & nephews. At her request, no services will be held. Cremation is under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden. The ashes will be interred in Greenacres Memorial Park. [another account says b. March 14]
KIRKMAN, Louise Cross, age 70, of 5362 Northwest Rd., No. 38, city, died Friday, Nov. 13, 1987 in Bellingham. She was born Dec. 1, 1916 in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. Her family moved to the Everson area in 1933. She & her husband, whom she married in 1935, were farmers in the Everson area until their retirement. She was very active in community activities & a member of the Church of Christ in Bellingham. She enjoyed crafts & was a 4-H leader for 25 years. Many people have benefited from her handmade gifts of Afghans, jewelry & baby blankets. She is survived by her husband, Herbert Eugene Kirkman; 1 son, Marvin Eugene & wife Adell; daughters, Ann & Jean Ulrich, Sue & Harvey Payne, Betty & Joe Stratton, Deborah & Larry Assink of city, Jean & Ray Eckiss of Federal Way, Kathy & Scott McGrady in Germany; 21 grandchildren; 1 brother, Frank Cross of LaMesa, CA; sisters, Edith Pollock of Mt. Vernon, Miriam McLeod of Seattle, Ruth Reed of Kent, Mildred Cassida of Marysville; several nieces & nephews. Funeral services Tues., Nov. 17, 1 p.m., Church of Christ, 558 Sterling Dr. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. Jones Funeral Home.
KIRKMAN, Maude E., age 89 of 2551 E. Badger Rd., Everson passed away at home Friday, November 12, (1971). She was a member of the Nooksack Assembly of God Church. She was born in Three Rivers, Michigan, moved to this community in 1900. She is survived by 2 sons, Bob Kirkman Jr., and Herbert Kirkman, both of Everson; 4 daughters, Mrs. Robert Hinton, Mrs. Edgar Forthun and Mrs. William Handy, all of Everson; Mrs. Henry Kieneker of Alderwood Manor, Wash.; 21 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are Tuesday, November 16 at 1:30 p.m. in the Gillies Funeral Home with Rev. Phinney officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery.
KIRKMAN, Mildred J., age 70, of 2415 I Street, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, December 22, (1947). Mrs. Kirkman had resided in Bellingham and Van Buren for the past sixty-five years and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving relatives are the husband, William H., at home; five daughters, Mrs. E. F. Lehman, of Bellingham, Mrs. Bertha Schauers, of Port Townsend, Mrs. Hattie Moutrie, of Seattle, Mrs. Mildred Johnson, of Alger, Mrs. Edith Rinker, of Coulee Dam; two brothers; two sons, Milton, of Seattle, and Talbert, of Los Angeles; fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Edith Shirk, of Bellingham, Mrs. Hattie Shaw, of Seattle, Mrs. Alice Mayers, of Seattle, and Mrs. Annie Kaye, of Pendleton, Ore. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Robert T. McFarland, Wednesday, December 24, at 12 noon. Final resting place, Bay View.
KIRKMAN, Robert A., age 86 of Route 1, Everson passed away at his home Saturday, August 31, (1963) following a short illness. He had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1877 and had made his home in the Clearbrook area since. A retired farmer he was a member of the Sumas Assembly of God Church. Surviving are his wife, Maude, 2 sons, Herbert and Robert both of Everson, 4 daughters, Mrs. Margaret Hinton and Mrs. Florence Forthun both of Everson, Mrs. Elsie Kieneker of Alderwood Manor and Mrs. Ada Forthun of Sumas, 2 brothers, Andrew of Bellingham and Alfred of Everson, also 21 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, Wednesday, September 4 at 2 p.m. Rev. Claire Richards officiating. Burial will follow in the Lakeside Cemetery.
KIRKMAN, Robert W. of Everson, WA, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2004, in Bellingham. He was 82, born May 28, 1921, to Maude (Rarick) and Robert Kirkman in Van Buren, WA. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, April 11, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 12th at Jones|Moles Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be held at 12:00 Noon, Monday, April 12, 2004, at Lakeside Cemetery, Lynden, with a Memorial Service following at 2:00 p.m. at Garden Street United Methodist Church. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Apr 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KIRKMAN, Villa Mae, of Everson, WA, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 1, 2007, in Bellingham, WA. Mae was 82, born on September 1, 1924, in Melville, Sask., Canada, to Thomas and Villa (Stratton) Simpson. Mae was an active member of Garden Street United Methodist Church, the Friendly Neighborhood Club, and the Eastern Star. She loved her rose garden, reading, traveling, fine china, and spending summers at Birch Bay. In 1987, Mae retired from Bellingham Cole Storage after 30 years. Mae was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert Kirkman, brother Albert Simpson, and son-in-law Richard Olsen. She is survived by her daughter Karen Olsen of Bellingham; sons Robert and wife Jane Kirkman of Chehalis; Kenneth and wife Annette of Ferndale; grandchildren: Kim and husband Dave Hildebrandt, Kristin Olsen, Randall Olsen, Rob and wife Anne Kirkman, Julie and husband Aaron Grimes and Emily Kirkman; great granddaughter Katrina Mae Hildebrandt; sister Norman McBeath and husband Warren of Vancouver, B.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Friday, February 9 at Garden Street United Methodist Church. A private burial was held at Lakeside Cemetery in Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Feb 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KIRKMAN, William H., age 90, of 2516 Cedarwood, passed away in a local hospital, Saturday, June 16, (1962). He was a 61 year resident of Whatcom County having resided in the Van Buren, Clearbrook, Nooksack, Everson areas and was a 25 year resident of Bellingham. He was a retired grocer and dairy farmer and was a retired section foreman for the Blodell Donovan Lumber Co. railroad. He was a member of the Birchwood Presbyterian Church, a member and past noble grand of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 31, IOOF, and a member of the Bellingham Rebekah Lodge No. 43. Surviving are his widow, Mae Elizabeth Kirkman at home, one son, Talbert Kirkman of Los Angeles, 5 daughters, Mrs. Mildred Johnson of Yakima, Mrs. Hattie Moultrie of Whidbey Island, Mrs. Edith Rinker of Grand Coulee, Mrs. Ruth Lehmann of Bellingham, Mrs. Bertha Schauer of Renton, 11 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers, Robert and Alfred Kirkman of Everson and Andrew Kirkman of Bellingham, numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Ray S. Wagoner and officers of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 31 IOOF Monday, June 18 at 3 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
KIRKPATRICK, Daisy, age 77 years, of Lynden, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, September 6, (1953). She was a member of the Lynden Methodist Church, a charter member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, and a member of the Lynden Rebekah Lodge. Mrs. Kirkpatrick is survived by three sons, Ralph of Seattle, Wilber and Paul, both of Lynden; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Williamson, of Jefferson City, Mo., and Mrs. Maime Snyder, of Fulton, Mo.; six grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 9 at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with Rev. Clarence J. Forsberg, of Bellingham, officiating. Interment Lynden Cemetery.
KIRKPATRICK, Florence, associate professor emerita of biology, died at her Olga, Orcas Island home on September 6, 1976. Mrs. Kirkpatrick began her career at Western in 1925, serving as social director of newly opened Edens Hall and as hygiene instructor. She was a graduate of the University of Washington and earned a mater of arts degree from Mills College. From 1932 to 1939 Mrs. Kirkpatrick served as dean of women and hygiene instructor. Following her marriage in 1941 to Dr. W. D. Kirkpatrick, Bellingham physician, she resigned, although she continued to teach on a substitute basis until 1946. She returned in 1949 to full-time teaching following the death of her husband. She remained on the Western faculty until her retirement in 1969. Mrs. Kirkpatrick was active in the American Association of University Women, serving on the national board of that organization. She was also a member of the national board of the Women's Auxiliary of the American Medical Association. Her interest in medicine led to her being appointed to the board of trustees of St. Luke's General Hospital in Bellingham, where she was a member of the committee on nursing education, encouraging the development of a nursing program at Western. Memorial services were held on Thursday, September 9, at Northwest Baptist Church in Bellingham.
KIRKPATRICK, James of the Rockwood Hotel passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, May 6, (1947). Mr. Kirkpatrick had been a resident of this community for many years and leaves to survive one niece, Mrs. Harry Hitchcock of Everett. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth.
KIRKPATRICK, Nora C., 2813 Flint Street, passed away Saturday evening, January 10, (1948) at a local hospital following a lingering illness, at the age of 77 years. Mrs. Kirkpatrick had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 1 1/2 years, and is a former resident of Los Animas, Colorado, where she was a member of the Baptist church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Bert E. Lady; two granddaughters, Mrs. Don Reader, and Miss Nellie Maey Lady, and 2 great-grandchildren, all of Bellingham; three brothers, Hardy Pilloud, of Two Bultes, Colorado, Lot Pilloud, Los Animas, Colo., and Ray Pilloud, Elko, Nev.; one sister, Mrs. Cynthia Franklin, Lamar, Colo. Funeral services were conducted Monday, January 12, at 2:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral home, Rev. Ivan Bell, pastor of the First Baptist church officiating. Followed by cremation.
KIRKPATRICK, William D., age 81, of 452 Sixteenth Street, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, Jan. 13, (1954). Dr. Kirkpatrick had resided in this community since 1900 and was associated as a physician and surgeon with the Bellingham Clinic; was a graduate of the Harvard Medical School; was one of the founders of the Pacific Coast Surgeons; American Medical Association; a member and past president of the Washington State Medical Association; was a veteran of World War I and a member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion; was a member of Bellingham Chapter of the Reserve Officers Association; Bellingham Yacht Club, Bellingham Rotary Club, Bellingham Lodge No. 194, B. P. O. Elks and was a 53-year member of the Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F. & A. M. Surviving relatives are his widow, Florence J. at home; one daughter, Mrs. Thomas I. Evans of Olympia; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and one brother, Marsena R. Kirkpatrick of Stoneham, Mass. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where private services will be conducted by the Rev. James Martyn Wilson, Friday, Jan. 15, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.
KIRLEY, Sarah Ann, aged 95, passed away at her home in Blaine, Wednesday, Feb. 15, (1956). She was formerly of Chicago, and was a retired school teacher; she was a principal in the Chicago school system for 39 years. She leaves to survive Lillian Kirkley, a niece Harry Masterman Kirkley, a nephew and one grand-nephew, all of Chicago. Funeral services are to be held Friday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. in the Episcopal Church at Blaine with Rev. Father G. F. Pratt of Abbotsford, B. C., officiating, under the direction of the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine. Remains are being sent to Chicago for funeral rites.
KIRNER, Donna Jean - Graveside funeral services for Donna Jean (Hink) Kirner, age 53, 7185 Roeder Lane, Everson, will be conducted on Friday, Oct. 4, at 1 p.m. in the Blaine Cemetery, with Rev. David Loper officiating. Kirner, who died in Bellingham on Saturday, Sept. 28, 1985, was born in Blaine on May 16, 1932, and had been a life time county resident. She was a 1950 graduate of Blaine High School and for 16 years was a cook at Spud's Restaurant in Sumas. She is survived by two sons, Doug and Gene, of Everson; two brothers, George Kleer of Bellingham and Russell Kleer of Everson; two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Stenberg of Grandview and Mrs. Mary Hyatt of Lopez Island; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services are under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
KIRSCH, Bertha May - Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha May Kirsch, age 90, who died in Lynden on Thursday, Nov. 6, (1984) were conducted on Friday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. in the Moore Funeral Chapel, Fayetteville, Ark., followed by burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Fayetteville. Mrs. Kirsch, formerly of 7531 Oat Coles Rd., Everson, was born in Newton County, Ark., and had been a county resident for the past seven years. She was also a member of the Church of Christ, both in Bellingham and Arkansas, and was married to her husband John in Harrison, Ark. on June 6, 1912; Mr. Kirsch died in 1953. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Marva and husband Richard Powell of Everson; Mrs. Lena and husband Howard Huffman of Wichita, Kansas, and Mrs. Mildred and husband Dale Blowery of Manchester, Okla.; 11 grand- and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty George, in 1978. Local arrangements were under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.
KIRSCH, Gunther - Interment for Gunther J. Kirsch who was killed in an automobile accident in Huntington Beach, Calif., Thursday, will be held later this week at Greenacres Memorial Park here. Survivors include the wife, Diane, former local resident, two daughters, Debra and Christine and the father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jarle Severson, 318 E. North St.
KIRSCH, William John, age 67 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Leah Kirsch, 1903 D Street, passed away Wednesday, July 3, (1946) following a lingering illness. Mr. Kirsch had been a resident of Bellingham for the past four years and was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving relatives include, beside the widow, one brother, Frank L. Kirsch, of Seattle, also nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, Friday, July 5, at 2 p.m., conducted by Evangelist J. C. Bunn, following which the remains were forwarded to Salt Lake City for services and entombment.
KIRSCHEMAN, Fred age 72 years, of Route 1, Ferndale, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, (1953) at a local hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Kirscheman had been a resident of the Ferndale Community for the past 18 years and was a member of the Second Congregational Church of Ferndale. He is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Lydia Kammerer of Ferndale, Mrs. Hannah Kellen of Everson, Mrs. Ella Rehm, of Kansas, Mrs. Christine Rehm, of Lynden, Mrs. Rosie Grape, in Oregon, Miss Freda Kirscheman, in Nebraska; three sons, William and Otto of Bellingham, and Alex in California; 25 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; one brother Neil Kirscheman of Texas. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Dec. 24, at 2 p.m. from the Monroe Funeral Home in Ferndale. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
KIRSCHEMAN, Gladys Irene, 58, 2831 Cottonwood Ave., died Friday (March 20, 1981) in a local hospital of natural causes. She was born March 17, 1923, in Seattle. She married her husband, Otto, April 18, 1941, in Everson. She was a member of the Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, two daughters (Diane Kirscheman of B'ham and Jean Pfannesteiel of Lynden), two sons (Melvin Kirscheman of B'ham and Robert Kirscheman of Ferndale) and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Veroske, Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Intement will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
KIRSCHMAN, Mollie, 90, of 2931 Meridian St., Bellingham, died Friday, Jan. 6, 1995 in Bellingham. Mrs. Kirschman was born June 25, 1904 in Hussenbaugh, Russia to George and Marie Rommel. She came to the United States in 1913 and lived in Kansas and Colorado before moving to Whatcom County in 1939. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, the Bible Study Group and the Ladies Auxiliary of St. John's Lutheran Church. She was a hard worker and worked on farms along with the men. She is survived by five daughters, Lorraine and husband Don McMonagle of Bellingham, Charlene and husband Ken Knowlton of Bellingham, Rita Comstock of Sedro Woolley, Mary Stuart of Burlington and Jeanette Kirschman of Lake Bay; two sons, Walter and wife Betty Kirschman of Bellingham and Jim and wife Linda Kirschman of Mount Vernon; sister Alice and husband Charles Spidle of Eatonville; brother Fred Rommell of Rochester; and 16 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held this afternoon in Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Rev. Martin Knutzen officiating, followed by burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
KIRSCHEMAN, Otto, age 85 of Bellingham, passed away December 31, 1997 at St. Francis Extended Health Care. Mr. Kirscheman was born November 13, 1912 in Texas to Frederick and Margaret (Kammerer) Kirscheman. He was a retired millwright at Mt. Baker Plywood. He enjoyed his vegetable garden, repairing lawnmowers for family and friends, bowling and playing pool. He is survived by his two sons, Melvin Kirscheman of Bellingham, Robert L. and his wife Peggy of Ferndale; two daughters, Jean A. and her husband Ken Pfannensteil of Lynden and Diane Kirscheman of Bellingham; his sister, Christina Rehm of Lynden; five grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service, officiated by Pastor Jole Lohafer, will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 5, 1998, in the Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale followed by burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday in the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel. The arrangements and services are under the direction of Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
KIRSCHMAN, William, age 87, of 2931 Meridian St., passed away Thurs. April 18, (1991) in a local nursing home. He had worked at Mt. Baker Plywood; was a dairy & wheat farmer in Kansas prior to moving to Whatcom County during the "Dust Bowl". His hobbies included fishing, gardening, and traveling. He leaves to survive his wife Amalia of the family home; 2 sons, Walt of Bellingham, Jim of Mt. Vernon; 5 daughters, Lorraine McMonagle of Bellingham, Charlene Knowlton of Bellingham, Rita Comstock, Sedro Woolley, Mary Stuart of Burlington; Jeanette Kirschman of Lake Bay, WA; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Otto Kirschman of Bellingham & Alec Kirschman of Bremerton; 5 sisters, Ella Rehm of Ness City, Kansas, Lydia Kammerer of Bellingham, Anna Sanders of Bellingham, Christina Rehm of Bellingham. Preceded in death by Rosa Crape of Klatskanie, OK. Funeral services will be conducted Tues. April 23, 1L30 p.m. St. Johns Lutheran Church, followed by burial in Woodlawn Cemetery with Pastor Kenneth Daugs officiating. Memorials may be made to the Diabetic Assoc. or favorite charity. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. [b. March 12, 1904 Niedorff, Russia; m. Amalia Rommel Oct. 10, 1928]
KISLOV, Vera Sophia passed away on July 19, 2009. She was 18 years old, and had just graduated from Ferndale High School this year. Vera was born November 26, 1990 in Bellingham to Peter and Natalia Kislov, one of six children. She loved art, and showed remarkable talent at blending and working with bright colors. Vera enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. She was an outgoing and calm person, who brought much joy to others. She was loved by many people. She is deeply missed by her family and friends. Vera is survived by her parents, Peter and Natalia Kislov; her older brother Konstantin; younger brothers Victor and John; older sister Nina, and her younger sister and best friend Elvira. There will be a prayer service on Wednesday July 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home, Bayview Chapel located at 2465 Lakeway Drive. A funeral service will be Thursday, July 23rd at 10:00 a.m. at Moles Funeral Home, Bayview Chapel. Moles Family Funeral Homes Bayview Chapel – Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Jul 2009) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
KISSELBURG, Emmy G., age 92, Great Falls, Montana, passed away Nov. 16, (1977) at her home. Member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving 2 daughters, Mrs. Edwin Frances Hamilton of Bellingham, Mrs. William Dorothy Hustwaite of Great Falls; a son, Gustav Kisselburg of Great Falls; 9 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; a brother, Rolf Delhi in Norway. Services will be held Friday at 1:00 at Croxford & Sons in Great Falls. Burial in Highland Cemetery.
KISTER, Fred Merle, age 48 years, of 720 North Fourth, Mount Vernon, passed away Thursday, August 16, (1951). Mr. Kister had been a resident of Mount Vernon for the past 18 years, and was formerly a resident of the Sumas district. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice; one sister, Helen Shrider, of Spokane; three brothers, Theodore, of Portland, Arthur, of Vancouver, and Roy, of Alaska. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 21, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies funeral home in Sumas. Interment, Sumas Cemetery.
KITCHEN, Alice, age 68, of 2417 Mountain View Rd., Ferndale. Passed away Tuesday, April 22, 1986, in Ferndale. She is survived by her husband Kenneth of the family home & daughters Virginia Walker of Reno, NV & Sharon Woodruff of Utah. At her request there will be no services. Cremation under the direction of Whatcom Cremation Association, 5700 Northwest Rd., Ferndale.
KITTELBERGER, Ernest R., age 79 of Blaine, passed away in a local hospital Friday, November 19, 1982. He was born in (Nunda), New York August 25, 1903; was a past member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars; was with the Army in WWII; was a past member of the German Club; and leaves to survive 1 son, Ernest, Jr. of New York; 2 daughters, Joyce Johnson & Beverly LeBoo, both of Blaine; 1 sister, Mary Jensen of New York; 1 brother, Clarence of New York; 11 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth on October 4, 1982. Family services will be held Wednesday, November 24 in Blaine Cemetery. Under the direction of Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel.
KITTELBERGER, Ruth L., age 71 of Blaine was born (Jan. 22, 1911) in Canisteo, New York and passed away on Monday, October 4, 1982. She was a Registered Nurse and employed by the J. C. Penny Company. Formerly of Rochester, New York, she came to this area a short time ago. She is survived by her husband, Ernest; 2 daughters, Joyce Johnson & Beverly LeBoo, both of Blaine; a sister, Carol Keep of California; 11 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 9, 1982 at 11 a.m. in the Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel with Rev. Don Walter officiating.
KITTLES, Albert A., age 76 years, passed away following an auto accident Wednesday, December 11, (1946). Mr. Kittles had resided in this community all of his lifetime, his recent home being at Marietta. Deceased was a fisherman and is survived by one brother, Lucien P. Kittles at Ferndale, Route 3. Services will be conducted at the Harlow-Hollingsworth chapel Monday, December 16 at 10:30 a.m. by Elder A. J. Gordon, pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of which Mr. Kittles was a member. Burial in Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
KITTLES - JOHNSON, Gloria D., age 59, born August 8, 1921 in Bellingham, moved to Anacortes in 1957. She leaves to survive 3 sons, Tom Birdinground of Alaska; Vernon Johnson of Bellingham; Vennie Johnson of Anacortes; 2 daughters, Gloria Bowers of Burlington; & Jeannie Driskill of Bellingham; 12 grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Private family services will be held Wed., Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. at Evans Funeral Home, Anacortes.
KITTLES, Pvt. First Class John H., who was 27 years old at the time of his death on October 13, 1944. He was a member of the U. S. Army Ground forces and was killed in action during the Italian campaign. Surviving relatives include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Kittles; two sisters, Mrs. Glory Johnson and Mrs. Pearl Finkbonner. Requiem mass will be celebrated at the Lummi Reservation Catholic Church, Saturday morning, December 11 at 10 a.m. by the Rev. Father William O'Brien. Military honors will be given at the graveside by the John H. Kittles Post No. 196, American Legion. Burial will follow in the Reservation Cemetery under the direction of the Monroe Mortuary of Ferndale.
KITTLES, Lucien P., age 74, husband of Mary Anne Kittles, of Route 3, Ferndale, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8 (1953) at a Tacoma Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Kittles had been a resident of the Lummi Island Reservation his entire lifetime. Rosary will be said Friday, Nov. 13, at 8 p. m. in the Monroe Funeral Chapel. Requiem mass will be celebrated Saturday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. within the St. Joachim's Catholic Church, with Rev. Donald Conger officiating. Interment Lummi Cemetery.
KITTLES, Mary Ann, age 77 years, of Route No. 3, Ferndale, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, October 6, (1956) following an extended illness. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Finkbonner, Marietta, and Mrs. Gloria Johnson of Bellingham; 15 grandchildren. Rosary was recited in the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale at 8 p. m. Monday, Oct 9. Holy Mass was offered by Father Joseph Dakin in St. Joachim's Church Tuesday, Oct 9, at 9 a.m. Final resting place, Lummi Reservation Cemetery.
KITTREDGE, Josephine, age 77 years, of 2625 Patton Street, passed away at the home of her daughter, Route 2, Ferndale, Thursday, June 6, (1957) following a short illness. Mrs. Kittredge had resided in Bellingham for the past 59 years and leaves to survive three daughters, Mrs. Fred Holz, of Route 2, Ferndale, Mrs. Charles G. Smith, of Bremerton, Wash., and Mrs. Ed. McDonnell, of this city; three grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Charles Little of White Rock, B.C., Mrs. Charles Block of Minneapolis, Minn., and Mrs. Marie Strand, of Michigan. Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 10, 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. E. G. Crider, pastor of the Birchwood Presbyterian Church officiating. Cremation.
KITZEL, Fred, age 73 of Ferndale, passed away as a result of a heart attack Tuesday, December 28, (1965). A resident of Whatcom County the past 57 years and a veteran of WWI, he was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Ferndale and Kulshan Post, American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Emma; 1 daughter, Kathryn Kitzel. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 31 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel, Rev. Richard Snipstead officiating. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
KITZEL, Irma - Visitation for Irma Kitzel of Lynden will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Gillies Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sunrise Baptist Church with the Rev. Jon Aldrich officiating. Burial will precede the service at 10 a.m. in Haynie Cemetery. Mrs. Kitzel, 77, died Saturday, April 9, 1994, at Christian Rest Home in Lynden. Born May 31, 1916 to George and Marie Johnson Yeager in Everett, she lived most of her life in Whatcom County and graduated from Ferndale High School. She married Richard Kitzel on April 19, 1934 in Custer. Mrs. Kitzel lived on H Street Road in Blaine and enjoyed raising sweet peas. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1982, and by a sister, Emma Baker, in 1958. Survivors include daughters Marlene Griffin of Renton and Audrey Sheets of Burlington; son Richard Kitzel of Brewster; sister Effie Mustoe of Lynden; six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
KITZEL, Richard, age 78 of 1725 D St., Lynden, passed away in a Bellingham nursing home on Wed. March 24, 1982. Born in [Hazelmere] British Columbia [Jan. 11, 1904], Mr. Kitzel had been a county resident for more than 60 years and had retired from the Great Western Lumber Co. in Everson. He was married to his wife Irma in the Custer area April 19, 1934. Survived by his wife Irma; a son Dick & his wife Nancy of Omak; 2 daughters, Mrs. Audry & husband Robert Sheets of Burlington and Mrs. Marlene & husband Raymond Griffin of Renton; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be conducted on Fri. March 26 at 11 a.m. in the Sunrise Baptist Church with Rev. Lee Green officiating. Cremation Greenacres Memorial Park. Interment of ashes will precede at 10 a.m. on Fri. in Blaine Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

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