LACEY, Franklin P., 77, of 2429 Elm St., passed away at home Thursday, Nov. 26, (1959). Mr. Lacey had resided in Bellingham for the past 36 years; was a retired pressman, having been employed by Miller & Sutherlen; was a member of the Pressman's Union. Survivors are his widow, Lillian M., at home; one son, Ralph W. Lacey, in California; one daughter, Mrs. Elva I. Boyd, of Bellingham; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; one brother, Norman Lacey, of Vancouver, B.C.; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Monday, Nov. 30, at 1 p.m., followed by cremation.

LACKEY, Tommy Y. – Visitation for Tommy "Patch" Young Lackey of Ferndale will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Funeral Home in Ferndale. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at American Legion Post No. 86 in Blaine, with Chaplain Gordon Anthony officiating. Mr. Lackey died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000 at a Bellingham care facility. He was 57. Born May 23, 1943 to Ernest and Amie (Armour) Lackey in San Francisco, he had been a Whatcom County resident since 1987. On Nov. 16, 1983, he married Paula West. Mr. Lackey was a member of American Legion Post No. 86 of Blaine and Sons of the Legion. An accomplished oil painter and a Harley-Davidson motorcycle enthusiast, he loved his two dogs. He also enjoyed fishing, crabbing and helping others. His father and one brother died previously. Survivors include his wife of Ferndale; mother of Van Nuys, Calif.; brothers Larry Lackey of LaCenter and Glen Lackey of Woodland; and two nieces and one nephew.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LADWIG, William F. - Funeral services for William F. Ladwig, 78, of Sumas, who passed away Friday, (April 5, 1946) will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Gillies funeral Home in Sumas, Rev. Robert Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in the Sumas cemetery. Resident of Sumas for the past forty-one years, Mr. Ladwig is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; two daughters, Mrs. Agnes Deeter, route 2, Everson, and Mrs. Laura Rogers, Chehalis; six sons, Rhinehart, in Glenleslie, Alberta, Canada; Will, Spokane; Charles, of Bellingham; Ben, route 2, Everson; Albert Stell, of Bremerton, and Harry Stell, of Carson, Wash.; sixteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren; a brother, Fred Ladwig, in South Dakota, and a sister in Minnesota.

LaFERTE, Celine, age 76, passed away Monday, March 7, 2005 in Bellingham. She was born March 9, 1928 in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada to Atchez and Anite LaFerte. She has lived in Bellingham for 7 years. Celine is survived by her sister Magdeleine LaFerte of Bellingham and close friend Shirley Bowden of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Mar 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LaFLEUR, Marie M. - A memorial service for Marie M. LaFleur of Bellingham will be at 3 p.m. today at Unity Church with the Rev. Peter Rhea officiating. Her ashes will be placed in Bayview Cemetery. Mrs. LaFleur died Wednesday, June 11, 1997, in Bellingham. She was 67. Born May 5, 1930, to Niels and Agnes Schultz Lonborg in Audubon, Iowa, she lived in Bellingham for 11 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene LaFleur, in 1985; sisters Myrna Crissinger, Norma Patterson and Linda Lonborg; and brother Franklin Lonborg. Survivors include sons Michael LaFleur of Kennewick, Larry LaFleur of Corvallis, Ore., Kenneth LaFleur of Hoquiam and Daniel LaFleur of Beaverton, Ore.; sisters Eva White of Ferndale and Lily Holland and Inez Adelstein both of Bellingham; brothers Earl Lonborg of Elma and Dewey Lonborg of Bellingham; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

LaFRENIERE, Joseph LeRoy - A graveside service for Joseph LeRoy LaFreniere of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. LaFreniere died Friday, Jan. 10, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 80. Born Sept. 14, 1916, in Ritzville to Louis and Margaret Schaffer LaFreniere Sr., he lived in Whatcom County for 76 years. He married Mary Alice Clow on Dec. 9, 1938, in Everett. Mr. LaFreniere was a carpenter and a 50-year member of the Carpenter's Union local no. 756. He also was a member of the Eagles and Elks lodges. Survivors include his wife of the family home; son Robert LaFreniere of Chandler, Ariz.; brothers Louis LaFreniere of Bellingham and Fred LaFreniere of Santa Rosa, Calif.; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.

LAGASSE, Laura E. - Graveside service for Laura E. Lagasse, age 91, of 1158 W. Axton Rd., Ferndale will be Monday June 27 at 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, her grandson Pastor Rocky Hartung officiating. Mrs. Lagasse died Tuesday June 21, 1988. She had been a 35 yr. resident of Whatcom County. Surviving are 8 daughters Evangeline Rice of Puyallup, Laura & husband Bill Bennett of City, Irene & husband Lloyd Edmonds of Salem, OR, Beatrice & husband Jack Galey of Sunnyside, Pauline Boyd of Maricopa, AZ, May Hartung of Ferndale, Alberta & husband Leonard Stinde of Renton, Juliette & husband Don Smith of Harbor, OR; 4 sons Hector & wife Bessie Lagasse of Stanwood, Paul & wife Dolly Lagasse of Seattle, David & wife Carolyn Lagasse of Los Gatos, CA, Ivan & wife Margie Lagasse of Brookings, OR; 35 grandchildren, numerous great & great great grandchildren; several brothers & sisters in Canada. Services under the direction of Jones Funeral Home.

LAHTI, Paul William - A memorial service for Paul William Lahti of Ferndale will at at 11 a.m. Thursday at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Tim Sauer officiating. Mr. Lahti died at home Friday, Oct. 3, 1997. He was 48. Born April 16, 1949, to Elmer and Claire Goodney Lahti in Worcester, Mass., he graduated from Anaheim High School. He lived in Whatcom County for three years. Survivors include his parents of Pahrump, Neb., brother James Lahti of Surrey, B.C., and other relatives.

LAMBERT, Lyle M., age 86, of Mt. Vernon, passed away Aug. 24, 1985 in a Mt. Vernon nursing home. Born March 29, 1899 in Ekalaka, Montana. He was a long time resident of Sumas before moving to Mt. Vernon. He was preceded in death by a son, Amos; a grandson, Rodney and 2 brothers, George & Matthew. He leaves 6 daughters, Beulah Barber of Port Angeles, June German of Sequim, Lou Hackett of Edmonds, Josephine Klop of Bayview, Cordie Adams of Conroe, Texas, Jean Frey of Onalaska; daughter-in-law, Diane Lambert of Burlington; 6 sisters, Florence Nims of Shelton, May Hoag of Bellingham, Racheal Hoag of Camp Kirk, S. Dakota, Minerva Waylett of Shelton, Bessie Akers of Shelton, Lillian Laughlin of Shelton; 26 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Cremation, private family services. Arrangements Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home, Seattle.

LAMBERT, Melvin E., age 58, 613 Everson Rd., Everson, passed away in Bellingham on Fri. May 22, 1987. A lifetime county resident, Mr. Lambert was born in Sumas on April 18, 1929 and was the son of the late Reuben & Inez Lambert. During WWII, Mr. Lambert served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. and following the war went into the logging industry and for 20 years owned & operated Mel Lambert Log Co. in Everson. On Aug. 26, 1955, he was married to Janet Shetler in Bellingham. He was a member of the Washington Contract Loggers Assoc.; The Deming Logging Show and the International Order of Foresters. He is survived by his wife Janet; 3 sons, Jay & wife Norma Jo, Everson, Steven & wife Michelle of Bellingham & Michael at home; a daughter, Mrs. Lori & husband Bill Carl of Everson; 6 grandchildren, Angela & Jayson Lambert of Everson, Christopher, Cara & Cody Lambert of Bellingham, Tanya Carl of Everson; a brother, Ray Lambert & wife Wilma of Bellingham; 2 sisters, Mrs. Irene & husband Ted Weidkamp of Lynden, Mrs. Bernice & husband Dale Greenfield of Aloha, Oregon; his mother & father-in-law Verlie & Fred Graves of Bellingham and numerous other relatives. Funeral services were conducted on Tues. May 26 at 2 p.m. in the Nooksack Valley Baptist Church with Rev. John Ruhlman officiating. Burial followed in Sumas Cemetery. Services were under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.

LAMBERT, Raymond L. - Visitation for Raymond L. Lambert of Bellingham will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Nooksack Valley Baptist Church in Everson, followed by burial in Sumas Cemetery. Mr. Lambert died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at his home. He was 72. Born June 21, 1927, to Reuben and Inez (Baker) Lambert in Sumas, he had been a lifetime Whatcom County resident and grew up in Sumas. Mr. Lambert served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On May 1, 1954, he married Wilma Gile in Lynden. She died in 1993. Mr. Lambert worked as a mechanic and then worked in the logging industry before becoming an ironworker for 22 years through Ironworkers Local 505 of Bellingham. Mr. Lambert was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1585 and American Legion, Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 of Bellingham. He enjoyed camping and golf. He was preceded in death by his brother Melvin Lambert. Survivors include son Roy R. Lambert of Juneau, Alaska daughters Tammy Bring of Bellingham and Gladys "Andy" Gates of Ferndale sisters Irene Weidkamp of Lynden and Bernice Greenfield of Aloha, Ore. two grandchildren two great-grandchildren and many other relatives.

LAMBSON, Jean M. - A memorial service for Jean M. Lambson of Anacortes will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church in Anacortes. Mrs. Lambson died Sunday, May 11, 1997, in Anacortes. She was 70. Born April 7, 1927, to Viola and Douglas McKay in Bellingham, she married Roger Lambson here on Feb. 10, 1957. Mrs. Lambson moved to Everett in 1974 and to Anacortes after her retirement in 1992. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1985. Survivors include daughter Kay Starkovich of Anacortes, son Gary Brand of Anacortes, sisters Donna Hardy of Bellingham and Willo Burgler of Ferndale, brothers Kenneth McKay of Ferndale and James McKay of Bellingham, seven grandchildren and numerous other relatives.

LAMKIN, Emma L., aged 73 years, passed away at a local hospital, Friday, December 15, (1939) following a short illness. Miss Lamkin's home is at 617 Twenty-first Street, and she had been a resident here for the past thirty-six years. Deceased was a member of the Unitarian Church and leaves as survivors two brothers, Jessie J. and Willis B. Lamkin, of this city. The remains are resting at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James E. Milligan, Tuesday, December 19 at 3 p.m. Interment will be made in Bay View Cemetery.

LAMKIN, Jesse "Jay" 617 Twenty-first street, well-known South Bellingham transferman, passed away Monday (Jan. 6, 1941) after a long illness. He was 69 years of age and had resided in Bellingham thirty-seven years. He is survived by his brother, Willis B., city, and two cousins in Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted at the Harlow-Hollingsworth chapel Thursday at 3 p.m. by the Rev. James M. Wilson. Interment will follow in the Bay View cemetery. For many years the Lamkin brothers, "Billy and Jay" were familiar figures in their horse drawn transfer wagon. Later they purchased a truck. Illness and advancing age forced them to retire a few years ago. In the early days, the brothers, both bachelors, made their living by growing and peddling vegetables. They lived with a sister, Emily, who died about a year ago. Since then Willis has resided in a home for aged persons on Knox avenue, Jesse having been confined to a hospital.

LAMKIN, Willis B. - The death of Willis B. Lamkin, pioneer transfer man of this city who with his brother once operated a horse and cart delivery service on the South side, occurred Friday morning (Dec. 18, 1946) in a local hospital. No immediate survivors are known. The remains rest at the Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral home where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, conducted by Elder J. A. Gordon of the Seventh Day Adventist church. Interment will take place in Bay View cemetery.

LaMONTAGNE, Sandra Scott, age 58 of Shoreline passed over July 26, 1997, from complications of diabetes. Born in Bellingham and was raised in Marysville and Everett and had lived in the Shoreline area for the last 35 years. She graduated from Everett High School in 1956, attended Everett Community College and was a secretary at Boeing for several years before starting her family. Sandra was a member of the L.D.S. Church, was active in Ryther Children's Services, and the Northridge Community Club. Survived by her devoted husband, Don, cherished daughters, Juli Dollmeyer of Seattle, Lynn Dollmeyer of Seattle, Merrilee Buckley and her husband Steve of Edmonds, Marlee Riggin and her husband Bob of Centralia, December LaMontagne of Shoreline, June Meehan and her husband Tom of Bothell, son D. Scott LaMontegne of Seattle, two granddaughters, Emily and Kylie Brown, three grandsons, Robert, Ross and Ryan Riggin; aunts, Marg Norrie of Spokane and Helen Scott of Centralia. Services Thursday, July 31, 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 132nd and Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle. A reception will follow til 1:00 p.m. Graveside Service and Dedication will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ferndale at 4:00 p.m. Arrangements Beck's Funeral Home, Edmonds.

LAMOSITELE, Tauvalea, age 75, passed away April 7, 2006 at home in Bellingham. She was born Nov 29, 1930 in Samoa to Titi and Faaea Lamositele. Tauvalea was a school teacher for many years and retired in 1985. Following her retirement, she moved to the United States to be with her children. She loved her family and her church. Tauvalea enjoyed reading, cooking, sewing and watching the Seattle Mariners. She was preceded in death by her husband Liu Laasauga in 1971. She is survived by son Aliva Laau (wife Lumepa) of Anaheim, CA; daughters Valasi Afamasaga (husband Asiasi) of Kirkland, WA; Amada Soo (husband Fala) of Bellingham; Tauta Sauni of Samoa, Tautau Lamositele of Bellingham; brothers Faalia Auvaa (wife Vaitoa), Faamalosi Lamositele and Silia Lamositele (wife Leleai) all of Samoa and sister Fotu Masipau of Samoa; 12 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Visitation with family present will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Fri. April 14 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Sat April 15 at 10 a.m. followed by a Samoan Cultural Reception across the street at Westford's Broadway Hall. Rev. Isaako Malo of Tacoma, WA will be officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Apr 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LAMPMAN, Dean McComb, age 85, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Sun., April 27, 1997 in Bellingham. He was born May 21, 1911 in Blaine, WA to George & Alice (Smith) Lampman. Graduating from Ferndale High School he married Ernestine Dickerson on July 31, 1937 in Marietta, WA. He has been a life resident of Whatcom County and was past president of the Fairhaven Lions Club, past Master of Pierre B. Cornwall Lodge #289, F&AM, past president of the Unity Church Board where he was a member. Mr. Lampman was a builder, enjoyed singing and gardening and owned the Seven Spot Drive-In. Preceded in death by his sister, Wave Verkist in Jan. 1997. Survived by his wife, Ernestine; son, D. Michael & wife Carol Lampman of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Dean & wife Sue Lampman of Mesa, AZ, Traci & husband Tim Kohler of Mt. View, CA; Michelle Reynolds of Bellingham; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Wed., April 30, 1997, 2:00 p.m. at Unity Church with Rev. Peter Rhea, officiating. Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

LANDCASTLE, Joseph Arthur "J. A." of Bellingham died Friday, Feb. 7, 1997, at Shuksan Convalescent Center. He was 86. A private family graveside service will be at 12:30 p..m. Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Richard E. Johnson officiating. Born July 31, 1910, to Joseph and Mamie Mullet Landcastle in Warsaw, N.Y., he grew up in western New York. He married Geraldine Burse in 1936 in Warsaw. She died in 1986. A Whatcom County resident the past 20 years, Mr. Landcastle was active in the Order of Eastern Star in LeRoy, N.Y., where he was worthy patron. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by sons Richard and Teddy. Survivors include son Gerald Landcastle of Ferndale, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

LANE, Corrine B. of Bellingham died Friday, April 18, 1997, at Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was 90. At her request, no service will be held. Born Dec. 31, 1906, to George and Elizabeth Snyder in Ottumwa, Iowa, she worked as a welder for Oregon Shipyards during World War II and in canneries in Aberdeen. Mrs. Lane was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, and a son, Francis Moore. Survivors include son, Kenneth Moore of Bellingham, and many other relatives.

LANE, Frank K. "Bunk" Lane, Jr., loving son, grandson, brother, husband, father, nephew, uncle and cousin, age 25, passed away on December 17, 2006 in Bellingham, Washington. Frank was born to Brenda James-Mata and Frank Lane, Sr. on August 3, 1981 in Bellingham where he grew up participating in cultural gatherings. He had a love for hunting and fishing. Frank made his profession commercial fishing and diving. As a young man in his walk of life, he was a positive role model to both the young and the elder tribal members in his community. He drew his strength from his love and respect of the Smoke House and his spiritual brothers and sisters. Frank was loved and respected by all. He will be remembered not only as a dad, but a father who was always present in his children's lives. He wanted every moment he spent with his children to be moments his children would remember forever. Frank was the keeper of the family and held his head high. If family or friends were ever in need, Frank was always there. Frank is survived by wife Tysa "Ginny" Lane; children Shayla and Cheyanne Lane of Bellingham (Lummi); mother Brenda James-Mata of Everson (Nooksack) and father Frank Lane, Sr. of Bellingham; sisters Leeann Lane of Maple Falls and Johnean Fornsby of Reno, NV; brother Alex Mata of Everson; grandparents Harold "Buster" James of Bellingham (Lummi), Merle Leathers of Deming (Nooksack) and Bruce Milene of Ajo, AZ; and numerous aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. From your earthly walk to your spiritual walk, you are surrounded by those who have gone before you. You will never be forgotten. You will always be our "Bunk". A Prayer Service will be held Friday, December 22, at 6:00 p.m. at the Wexliem Community Building. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, December 23, at 10:00 a.m. also at the Wexliem Community Building with burial to follow at the Lummi Cemetery.

LANG, David Henry, formerly of Bellingham, died Tuesday, April 29, 1997, in Vancouver, Wash. He was 38. Services were held in Vancouver. He was born Oct. 3, 1958, to Ernest and Violet Lang in Flint, Mich. Mr. Lang received a bachelor's degree from the University of California at Berkeley and a master's degree from the University of San Francisco. He worked as a training facilitator for Bank of America. He enjoyed traveling, fine dining, movies and visiting beaches. Survivors include his parents of Bellingham, brother Norman Lang of Swartz Creek, Mich., and sisters Martha DeLeo of Vancouver, Wash., and Carol Jameson of Bay City, Mich.

LANGE, Mark Andrew passed away Sunday, September 2, 2007 after a 2-1/2 year vigorous battle with cancer of the liver. Mark was born August 17, 1956 to Darlene and Fred Lange in Bellingham, WA. He was raised in Mount Vernon and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1974 and was student body president his senior year and participated in Boy's State in Pullman. He loved participating in football and track in his high school years and always was a believer in fitness. Mark graduated from Western Washington University in 1978 with a BA degree in Political Science and graduated from Willamette University Law School in 1981 with a Juris Doctor degree and was a member of Law Review. Mark practiced Law in California, Oregon and Washington until he was forced to retire because of his illness. Mark had a very keen and innovative mind that made him successful in whatever field he chose to participate. He loved participating in political campaigns knowing that utilizing management and strategy successfully was a must for winning elections. Mark was a member of the Mount Vernon Elks #1604 and Bar Associations in California, Oregon and Washington. Mark is survived by his parents Darlene and Fred Lange of Mount Vernon; two brothers, Brett and wife Tami of Camano Island, Scott and wife Barb of Seattle. He is also survived by a very special niece, Taylor Lange and very special nephew, David Lange both of Burlington. His grandmothers Marie Padovan of Mount Vernon, Christine Lange of Puyallup; aunts, Judy and Janet Setina of Olympia and Rivkah Lange of Parkland; and uncles Terry Setina of Olympia and Chris Lange of North Bend also survive him, as well as many wonderful cousins throughout the northwest. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Althea Lange Setina and grandfathers Frederick Lange, Sr., John R. Setina and Andy Padovan. There will be a Celebration of Life for all of his friends and relatives on Sunday, September 9, 2007 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Elks Lodge. Mark's family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Pforte, Dr. Halsey and Dr. Raish and their staffs, Life Care Center of Mount Vernon and to Skagit Hospice for their wonderful support.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Sep 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LANGHORN, Borge T. - No services will be held for Borge T. Langhorn of Sumas. Interment will be at Sumas Cemetery. Mr. Langhorn died Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, in Bellingham. He was 91. Born May 10, 1908, in Copenhagen, Denmark, he moved to the United States in 1929 and had been a Sumas resident since August. Mr. Langhorn married Etta Sternberg. Mr. Langhorn worked as a machinist for Westinghouse of Sunnyvale, Calif., for 40 years. Survivors include his ex-wife of Rogue River, Ore. son Eugene Langhorn of Sumas many brothers and sisters in Denmark eight grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren and four great great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.

LANGHORN, Marlene Joy passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends on June 5, 2007, after a year-long illness. She was born August 1, 1935 in Wisner, Nebraska, raised in Bremerton, WA and graduated from the University of Washington where she received a BA in education. Marlene married the love of her life, Jack Langhorn, in 1958. Together they raised 2 children, Debbie and Curtis, in Bellingham. She was an elementary school teacher in the State of Washington for 34 years. This was a career that she thoroughly enjoyed. Marlene's favorite things included spending time with her family and friends, cheering on her grandchildren at their special events, traveling the world, taking an active part at Faith Lutheran church where she volunteered her time and enjoyed singing in the choir, entertaining at home, needlework, cooking and shopping. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, and ADK. She was preceded in death by her parents and son Curtis. Marlene is survived by her loving and devoted husband Jack of 49 years; her daughter Debbie and grandchildren Nate and Adam Gwaltney; and her grandchildren Derek, Mallory and Riley Langhorn. She is also survived by her sister Karen Frey and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Marlene will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She had a loving and generous heart that touched everyone who knew her. We are grateful for the love and support that Hospice, Faith Lutheran Church, family and dear friends have provided during this very difficult time. A memorial service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Jun 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LANGNER, Arnie of Ferndale died at home of Lou Gehrig's Disease Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1997. He was 67. A memorial celebration was held at the family home Sunday. Born July 7, 1930, to Christian and Sophia Dodge Langner in Terril, Iowa, he graduated from Hayes Township High School. Mr. Langner received under graduate and post graduate degrees from the Iliff School of Theology in Denver. He married Angela Duenas in 1971. Mr. Langner was an ordained elder in the Methodist Church and served as student minister in churches in Iowa and Nebraska. He also served as chaplain for Colorado State Division of Youth Services and Adult Corrections. After moving to Whatcom County in 1985, Mr. Langner facilitated the Grief Support Group for Hospice of Whatcom County. He was a fellow of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. He was preceded in death by his brothers Wayne, Ralph, Lowell and Clair and sister Ellen. Survivors include his wife of the family home; son Lynn Langner of Lakewood, Colo.; daughters Christine Rasmussen, Arnice Langner of Lakewood and Bonny Huschka of Buena Vista, Colo.; brother Gladwyn of Storm Lake, Iowa; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

LANGSTRAAT, Stella - Visitation for Stella Langstraat of Lynden will be from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Burial will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday in Monumenta Cemetery, followed by a memorial funeral service at 10:30 a.m. in the First Reformed Church in Lynden with Pastor Marc deWaard officiating. Mrs. Langstraat died at the Christian Health Care Center in Lynden on Thursday, Oct. 30, 1997. She was 88. The daughter of Klaas and Grace (Hulst) Dykstra, Mrs. Lanstraat (sic) was born in Hospers, Iowa, on Feb. 14, 1909. She grew up there and later married Cornelius Langstraat on March 11, 1938. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to the Everson area and then to Lynden in 1945. She was a charter member of the Nooksack Valley Reformed Church and then the First Reformed Church in Lynden. Mrs. Langstraat was a professional seamstress and enjoyed gardening and singing in the Lynden Senior Center Choir. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1985; an infant daughter, Virginia; brothers Ben and Henry Dykstra; and sister Margaret VanZee. Survivors include her son Bill Langstraat of Bellingham; daughters Gloria Norton of River Edge, N. J., and Linda Witman of Everson; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters Tracie Langstraat, Anna Assink, Ramona Noteboom and Wilma Langstraat, all of Lynden, and Marie Smith of Spokane; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services are under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.

LANPHERE, Carrie E., 81, a resident of Mount Vernon for the past 35 years, died at the family home Monday (Jan. 21, 1963) after an extended illness. Mrs. Lanphere had owned and operated the Elite Apartments here for many years prior to her retirement in 1955. She was a member of the Free Methodist Church and the Conway Civic Club. Survivors include the husband, Charles, of Mount Vernon; a son, Claude Simon of Sandpoint, Idaho, and two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Brenesk of Bremerton, and Mrs. Irene Kuchta of Seattle; a sister, a brother, four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Kern Funeral Home here. Burial will follow at Anderson Cemetery in Stanwood.
(From The Bellingham Herald, January 22, 1963)

LANT, Lyla Jeanette, age 94, passed away Oct. 4, 2006 at her home in Bellingham. She was born March 13, 1912 to Sherman and Clara (Martinson) Strand in Friday Harbor, where she spent her first 6 years. The family then moved to Bellingham where she has lived ever since. Lyla married Harold Lant in 1936. She was a member of the Frances Larrabee Garden Club, Women of Rotary, Bellingham Golf & Country Club, Bellingham Yacht Club, and Garden Street United Methodist Church. She was a Docent for the Whatcom Museum of History & Art and loved to dance at the "30 and 6" and Comus dance clubs. She enjoyed traveling, entertaining and planning family reunions. She was preceded in death by husband Harold in 1994. She is survived by daughter Pat (husband Jim) Grenfell of Sedro-Woolley, son Steve (wife Linda) Lant of Poulsbo, granddaughter Julie Grenfell of Mount Vernon, grandson Ryan (wife Tracy) Lant of Incline Village, NV and their children Cody and Sam, brother Carroll (wife VeNita) Baker of Orange, CA, and special step-grand and great-grandchildren. Burial will be held at Bayview City Cemetery. A Celebration of Lyla's Life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Thurs. Oct 12 at p.m. followed by a reception at the family home. Rev. Bill Green will be officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Oct 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LaPLANTE, Walter L. - Memorial services for Walter L. LaPlante of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Good News Fellowship with the Rev. Erik Johnson officiating. Mr. LaPlante of 1200 Birchwood Ave. died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 1994. He was 88. Born Aug. 7, 1905, to William and Florence LaPlante on Orcas Island, he was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County. Survivors include daughters Merna Peterson of Ferndale and Roberta Wiltfong of Loomis, Calif.; sons Phil LaPlante of Milwaukee and Leonard LaPlante of Redmond, Ore.; adopted son Danny LaPlante of Bellingham; sister Dorothy Whelan and brother Vernon LaPlante, both of Bellingham; friend and care-giver Darwin Clark of Ferndale; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Bellingham.

LAPP, Jesse John - A memorial service for Jesse John Lapp of Bellingham will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Francis Extended Health Care with Rev. Al Currier officiating. Mr. Lapp died Tuesday, April 1, 1997, at St. Francis Health Care. He was 91. Born April 4, 1905, to George and Emmer Gay Lapp in Leonard, Mo., he lived in Whatcom County since 1933. A dairy farmer, he enjoyed pitching horse shoes and reading. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise, in 1995 and by a grandson, Keith Lapp, in 1991. Survivors include daughter Madeline Lapp of Everson, son Donald Lapp of Kendall, Kenneth Lapp of Federal Way and Oroville Lapp of Grapeview, 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

LAPP, Richard died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000 in Everson. He was 45. A memorial service will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday at 511 Mission Road, Everson. Born Jan. 10, 1955 in Bellingham to Orville and Shirley Lapp, he attended Olympia High School in Olympia and graduated from Nooksack Valley High School. He worked for asphalt-paving companies in Olympia and Everson and for Wilder Construction Co in Bellingham and Everett. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice Lapp, and son Justin Lapp, both of Everson; daughter Jennifer Lapp of Monroe; his parents of Grapeview; brothers Dan Lapp and David Lapp both of Olympia, and Phil Lapp and Scott Lapp both of Tacoma; sisters Sheryl Lapp of Maui, Hawaii, and Jennifer Cowden and Jaimee Lapp, both of Olympia; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Cremation arrangements by Purdy and Walters, with Cassidy Funeral Home, Everett.
small>(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LARKIN, Dr. Edmond Francis, practicing physician in Bellingham for 50 years until his retirement last year, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday (March 2, 1956) in a local hospital at the age of 82. Born Feb. 2, 1874, in Montgomery County, Ind. he received his early education in that state and went to Wabash Medical College at Crawfordsville, Ind., from where he was graduated in 1896. After serving 20 months internship at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, he became assistant to Dr. O. S. Reynolds who operated a private hospital in Indianapolis, Ind. He went into private practice in Franklin, Ind. in 1901 for five years before coming to Bellingham. He was married to Miss E. Lucille Bryant at Atchison, Kan. Oct. 15, 1902. They observed their golden wedding anniversary three years ago. For many years they resided at 26_5 Hampton Place, where Dr. Larkin had his office until he sold the family home in 1947, at which time they moved to 1313 Lake Samish where they resided since. Their home on Hampton Place became the Parkhaven Private Hospital. Dr. Larkin became a patient at Parkhaven Jan. 2 and died there. He had been a member many years of both the Whatcom County Medical Society and the American Medical Association. He was a member also of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Pauline Hillier of Seattle and Mrs. Edna Reed in Oakland, Calif., one granddaughter, Miss Helen L. Brimer of Oakland. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be held at 7:30 p.m.

LaROCHE, William Thomas, Jr., age 72, of Blaine, passed away Mon., Jan. 13, 1997, at Alerwood Park Convalescent Center, after a long illness. He was born Oct. 2, 1924, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, to William and Margaret (Elliott) LaRoche, Sr. and has been a Whatcom County resident for the past 27 years. At Mr. LaRoche's request, there will be no service. Greenacres Funeral Home & Crematorium

LARRABEE, Edward Payne Larrabee "Ned" age 47 years, passed away following an auto accident near North Bend, Thursday, December 14, (1944). Mr. Larrabee was born here and for the past ten years has resided in Spokane where he represented the Roslyn Cascade Coal Co. Deceased was a veteran of the first World war, having served with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Surviving relatives are the widow, Consuelo McM. Larrabee at Spokane; two daughters, Mrs. Donald Spaulding, New York City, and Consuelo Larrabee, at home and one son, Edward McM. also at home; one brother, Charles F. of this city and a sister, Mary L. Bourgue, Pasadena, Calif. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where private services will be conducted by the Rev. James M. Wilson, Saturday, December 16 at 2 p. m. Cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, December 15, 1944)

LARSEN, Arland W., of Bellingham, Washington, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2006. Arland was 66 years old and a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. Arland was a reserved man who loved his wife, Alice, family, and grandchildren. He was proud of his 38 years career at GP and liked to work with his hands – especially his word with furniture, his tractor, and his retro bike. He enjoyed Scandinavian and bluegrass music and loved playing his harmonica along with his friend, Larry. Arland was preceded in death by his mom and dad and is survived by his wife, Alice; daughters: Jean Larsen and Joann Ashcraft; grandchildren: Levi, Weston, and Tyler; and brother, Sel, and his wife Jan Larsen. A viewing will be held for Arland on Thursday, October 26, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Moles Greenacres Funeral Home, Ferndale. A Graveside Committal will be held Friday, October 27, at 1:00 p.m. and Greenacres Memorial Park, followed by a 2:00 p.m. Memorial Service at Living Hope Fellowship, 824 W. Smith Rd., Bellingham.

LARSEN, Judy A. - Active Salvation Army volunteer July A. Larsen, 45, of Bellingham, died early Monday (April 2, 1990) at her home after a six-month battle with gall bladder cancer. Larsen was the subject of an article in the Herald last December, when she decided she wanted to encourage other people suffering from terminal diseases not to give up hope. When her cancer was diagnosed in September 1989, doctors estimated she had three months to live. Larsen's family said she died peacefully. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Salvation Army Chapel, with Maj. Richard Beaver officiating. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, also the Salvation Army Chapel. Larsen, of 2501 Utter St., was a lifetime resident of Bellingham. She was born Judy Robertson here Sept. 17, 1944, and was adopted by the Getz family. She went to Assumption School, and married Charlie Larsen on Aug. 14, 1970. A homemaker, she was an active volunteer for the Salvation Army Church for many years. Among her roles there was as a Sunday school teacher and Home League Record Sergeant. She also took many homeless or needy people into her home before, and even during, her illness. She said she had made a pact with God to share her home with people in need, to show gratitude for having her own place.
Survivors include her husband and two daughters, Mary and Amy Larsen, all of the family home; her father, James Robertson of Bellingham; four brothers, Robert Robertson of Bellingham, John Robertson of Glendale, Calif., Ret. Army Maj. Timothy Flockoi of Lawton, Okla., and William Pace of Phoenix, Ariz.; five sisters, Eileen Anderson, Rose Horn, and Joan Smiley, all of Bellingham, and Susan Shondell of Sacramento, Calif., and another sister in Spokane; a special niece, Judy Crombie of Bellingham; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

LARSEN, Marvin B. of Yakima died at home Monday, Sept. 22, 1997. He was 87. A memorial service was held in Yakima, with private burial with military honors by William Wharton Post No. 379, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Born Oct. 5, 1909, to Hans and Martha Bardon Larsen in Everett, he was raised in Bellingham. Mr. Larsen married Alma Burnett on Oct. 29, 1942, and he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Following his discharge, he moved to Yakima to attend J. M. Perry Institute and later became a teacher in its carpentry, machinist and Indian programs. Mr. Larsen was a member of the Ahtanum Pioneer Church, where he served as deacon, elder, usher and treasurer. He enjoyed sports, especially baseball. Survivors include his wife of Yakima, daughter Alicia Shreve of Yakima, sons Craig Larsen of Marysville and Ronald Larsen of Bellingham, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, a sister, two half-brothers and two half-sisters.

LARSEN, Maryanne Else - Services for Maryanne Else Larsen, 75, formerly of Lynden and Bellingham, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Arlington Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Her remains will be cremated and scattered at sea. She died Aug. 29, 1999, in an Everett Hospital 4? years after suffering a debilitating stroke. She was born Jan. 23, 1924, in Lynden to Gina and Joseph Golly. At a young age, she moved with her parents to Bellingham, where she grew up. She graduated from Meridian High School in 1941 and earned a bachelor of science in education degree from Western Washington State College. For 26 years, she taught in the Arlington School District, primarily focusing on curriculum as well as the golden rule. She retired in 1982. She enjoyed cooking, reading, gardening, travel and her three children. She was a member of the Arlington Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Snohomish County Retired Teachers Association and two birthday groups, one in Bellingham and one in Redmond. Survivors include son Geoff Larsen daughter Deborah Kay Larsen sister Kathleen Badgely and many grandchildren, nieces and cousins. Her parents, brother Charles and daughter Marcia died before her.

LARSEN, Paul E., age 88, of Ferndale, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2005. He was born on May 22, 1917 in Ferndale, to Peter and Ellen Larsen on the farm where he lived his entire life. Paul was a Veteran of WWII and was part of the landing at Utah Beach. After the war, he served in the Army Reserve and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. During his military service, he received several medals, including a Purple Heart and a Silver Star. He was also a dairy farmer his entire life, and loved the time spent on his farm. Paul is survived by his wife, Alice; sons, Jim (Chris) Larsen and Dick Larsen; daughter Helen (Larry) Birchall; grandchildren, Joe and Steve Larsen; sister, Nettie Lawson; brother Mel Larsen; and several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 10, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in the Ferndale Moles Funeral Home Chapel. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

LARSON, Elizabeth H. M. was born December 9, 1931 in Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland as Elizabeth Hay Miller Patrick to Alan Rennie and Catherine Aitken Patrick. She passed away July 12, 2006 and was preceded in death by her loving husband, Eugene Dale Larson (Gene) of Ferndale, Washington on January 19, 2006. She is survived by her brother Alan Patrick Jr. of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, her son Philip Dale Larson, and grandchildren Michael Philip Larson and David Scott Larson of Maple Valley, Washington. Married to Gene Larson on February 3rd 1951 in Vancouver, B.C., Elizabeth (Betty) became a naturalized citizen in December 1955 in Ketchikan, Alaska where they lived and raised their only son, Philip (born July 18th 1959) until they moved to Ferndale in 1971. Betty was active in curling when she lived in Canada, and in bowing when she moved to the U.S. She remained a competitive bowler until her later years and won numerous awards. Betty thoroughly enjoyed playing bingo and was doing so as she suffered a fatal stroke. Betty was one of the kindest, sweetest people, and the most patient mother and wife you could ever know. She will be sadly missed by many. A Funeral Service will be held at Moles Funeral Home Ferndale Chapel, on Saturday, July 29th at 3 p.m. with a reception to follow.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jul 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LARSON, Ethel A. – Private family services are planned for Ethel Alberta (Archer) Larson of Lynden. Mrs. Larson died Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 83. Born Feb 11, 1917 to John and Rose (Pollock) Archer in Red Deer, Alberta, she was educated in Canada. Mrs. Larson worked in the newspaper advertising business in California and Hawaii and retired in Palm Desert, Calif. In 1949, she married Theodore G. Larson in Las Vegas. He died in 1955. Survivors include nieces Shirley Booth of Abbotsford, B.C. and Lucy Harris of Edmonton, Alberta; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Mrs. Larson moved to Lynden in 1998. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Jun 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LARSON, Evrel "Ev" died Wednesday, March 24, 1993, at his home in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was 81. Memorial services will be held today in Scottsdale. He received a master's degree from the University of Minnesota in 1939, and received a doctorate in 1946. Dr. Larson had a private practice in Bellingham for many years. He was a member of the American Medical Association and the Lions Club in Bellingham. He also was associated with the American College of Physicians. He left Bellingham in 1975 to move to Arizona. Survivors include his wife, Doris, of the family home; daughter Kay Heileman of Scottsdale; son Richard E. Larson of Cottonwood, Ariz.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements by Green Acres Mortuary in Scottsdale.

LARSON, Gordon Louis, age 61 of Blaine, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2007, in Bellingham, after a courageous battle with cancer. Gordon lived in Birch Bay for the past 25 years. He leaves behind numerous caring friends and loving family; daughter Kerri-Michele (James) Mandick, parents Louis and Fern Larson; brothers Jim, Terry and Tobin Larson; sisters, Lynda, Tina and Pat. He will be sadly missed by all those lives he touched. A memorial service will be held Monday, August 13, 2007, 11 a.m. with a reception following at Jerns Funeral Chapel with Pastor Dennis Wildermuth officiating. Arrangements under the care of Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LARSON, Mae J. of Lynden, WA, passed away on Friday September 19, 1997, in Lynden. She was 90. Mrs. Larson was born October 18, 1906 to Rome and Jessie (Carpenter) Hartman, and had been a county resident since 1908. She enjoyed square dancing, bridge and ceramics. She was also an accomplished cake decorator. She was a member of Maple Leaf Chapter #58, O.E.S. Her husband Oliver T. Larson preceded her in death in 1974. Survivors include: daughter Elmerine and husband Jack Strickland of Bellingham; brother Ray Hartman and wife Mabel of Sumner; 2 grandchildren, Terri Sirmans of Bellingham, Patti Marshall and husband Graham of Brisbane, Australia; 4 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and 1 nephew. At her request, no service will be held. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

LARSON, Milton, was born in Detroit Lakes, MN, March 5, 1903. He passed away April 24, 2005 in Bellingham at the age of 102, after a short illness. Milton moved with his family to Lynden to a 20-acre farm on 'H' Street Road where his father purchased the one time Delta post office for their home. He graduated from Delta Grade School with an eighth-grade education and helped his mother Selma run the family farm after his father Ole's health failed.
Milton was a carpenter and also made trips to Wenatchee for several seasons to pick apples before he went to work for the now defunct Farmers Mutual Telephone Company in Lynden. He met his future wife, Gladys Halverson, at Birch Bay. They married in 1932 and moved to a house that he built on 5 corner acres of his family's farm. Milton and Gladys raised one daughter and three sons until Gladys passed away in 1974. In the mid-1970's, he married a long time friend to the family and neighbor Johanna Bosman and cared for her through her illness until her death. Milton saw many changes through his 35 year career with the telephone company. He started as an installer/repairman back when homes shared party lines with neighbors. He helped introduce the first mobile telephone to Whatcom County. Milton ended up becoming general manager of this independent telephone company and later witnessed it sold by stockholders to Chicago-based Telephones, Inc. He oversaw local communication services and support for President Johnson's historic visit and treaty signing with the Prime Minister of Canada at Peace Arch Park in Blaine in the mid-1960's. Milton eventually invited Continental Telephone Co. to come out to Washington and take a look at their company. They shortly after purchased the company. It's name was shortened to Contel and is now owned today by Verizon. After Milton's retirement he built a small cabinet making business for homes and offices throughout Whatcom County. He later focused his passion for wood craftmanship by making Grandfather clocks. He sold them out of his home and to retail shops as far away as La Conner. As his activities slowed he switched to simple clock repair until his hands could no longer handle the delicate work. Milton was a charter member of the Lynden Kiwanis Club and long time Secretary/Treasurer for the Valley View Water Association which he helped establish. He was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church of Lynden and lived his entire life in the home that he had built. During his last days he was cared for in his home by a caring nursing staff and immediate family. Milton is survived by his daughter Carol Kendrick and her husband Bill of Alderbrook, WA and sons Ken Larson and his wife Sandra of Redmond, WA, Don Larson and his wife Peggy of Houston, TX and Larry Larson of Mount Vernon, WA. He is also survived by five grandchildren Julie, Jeff, Jay, Jill and Holly and eight great-grandchildren. One grandchild Kent Larson unexpectedly passed away many years before him.
Graveside services will be held Friday, April 29th at Greenacres Memorial Cemetery at 10 a.m. with memorial services following at 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Lynden. Visitation is at Greenacres/Moles 9-10:00 a.m.

LARSON, Otto S., age 75, of Lawrence, passed away at his home, Tuesday, May 3, (1949) following a short illness. Mr. Larson had been a resident of Lawrence foro the past 60 years. Surviving relatives include one daughter, Mrs. Carl Hanson, of Sumas; three sons, Carl, of Sumas, Christian, of Nooksack, and Alfred, of Lawrence; one brother, N. Tangvald, of Bellingham; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three step-sons; one step-daughter, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 6, at 2 p.m. within the Lawrence Emanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. John Halvorson officiating. Interment in the Lawrence Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas.

LARZELERE, Paul - A memorial service for Paul Larzelere of Seattle will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Coast Guard Integrated Support Command, Pier 36, in Seattle with Chaplain Gordon Scheible officiating. A memorial service will be held in Alexandria, Va., and burial with military honors in Arlington National Cemetery. Mr. Larzelere died in a climbing accident on Mount Baker Saturday, June 21, 1997. He was 35. Born Oct. 16, 1961, to Alexander and Sallie Serafin Larzelere in Honolulu, he graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in 1983. Mr. Larzelere served in the Coast Guard for 11 years and was director of Tower Engineering Consultants in Seattle. He was a member of the Mountaineers Association and the Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1996. Survivors include his father of Alexandria, brothers Alexander Larzelere II of Alexandria and William Larzelere of Miami and grandmother Esther Serafin of Woodstock, Conn. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.

LAUE, William, age 81, passed away at the family home, 1216 Indian Street, Thursday, March 18, (1954). Mr. Laue had resided in this community for the past 54 years and was a retired hardware salesman, having been employed at Morse Hardware for many years. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Ella Laue at the family home; a son, Gaylord W. Laue, also at home; and a great number of nephews and nieces including Fred Horst of Bellingham and E. S. Laue of Seattle. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. Clarence J. Forsberg, Monday, March 22 at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

LAUER, Frederic H., age 70, passed away at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle on September 12, 1991. He was born on Aug. 17, 1921 to John and Edna Lauer in Dana, Indiana. Mr. Lauer graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Agriculture. He also served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Field Artillery and achieved the rank of Captain. He married Maxine Creek at Fort Sill, Oklahoma on Dec. 5, 1944. In Williamsport, Indiana, he established his own business as The Lauer Agency. He specialized in Professional Farm Management and Rural Appraising. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite, American Legion, Harrison Hills County (sic) Club, Bellingham Yacht Club, American Society of Farm Managers Rural Appraisers, a former Director of the Citizens State Bank in Williamsport, a transfer member from the Elks Lodge in Lafayette, Indiana, to Bellingham Elks Lodge #194. Mr. Lauer was also a member of the Phi Delta Beta Fraternity at Purdue University. Mr. and Mrs. Lauer moved to Bellingham in 1989. He is survived by his wife, Maxine, of the family home; son, Richard H. and Catherine Lauer of Coos Bay, Oregon; daughter Linda J and Michael Stone of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren, John, Kirsten and Michael Lauer and Anthony, Forest, Julie and Brian Stone. Services will be held Wed. Sept. 18, 1991 at 1:30 p.m. at Bayview Cemetery, Rev. Harvey Patterson will officiate. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

LAUSCH, Harlan Bill, age 70, a longtime Bellingham resident, died July 21, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. Mr. Lausch was born on June 7, 1927 in Astoria, Oregon to parents Bryson R. and Enga (Stangland) Lausch. During WWII, Mr. Lousch enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served until August of 1946. Bill came to Bellingham in 1949 where he attended Western Washington University. On June 2, 1951, he and Betty Ann Kuder were married in Bellingham. Bill had worked for the Port of Bellingham for 22 years, 20 of those being Harbor Superintendent. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church; the American Legion; U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, past president; Harbor Masters & Port Managers Congress of the Pacific Coast of which he was past president and a lifetime member; a charter member of the U.S. Power Squadron of Bellingham; Past vice commodore of Bellingham Yacht Club and a board member for many years. Past Vice President of Visitors and Convention Bureau; and received Master Mariner Award in 1979. Survivors include his wife of 46 years Betty Ann Lausch of Bellingham; two daughters Angie Lausch of Seattle and Pam McAllister and her husband John of Bellingham; and two grandsons Nate and Tim McAllister. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, 1997 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 2530 Cornwall Avenue. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Westford Funeral Home.

LAVALLEE, Marion, of Bellingham died at home Thursday, July 10, 1997. She was 76. Burial will be in Gloversville, N.Y. She was born June 16, 1920, to Patrick and Anna Martin Luskin. Survivors include son Joel Lavallee of California, daughter Laurel Seiler of Bellingham, sister Margerette Wojnar in New York, 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

LAWLER, John Howard of Philip, S.D., died Friday, Aug. 15, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 71. Lawler was born May 30, 1926, in Winner, S.D., to Daniel and Alice Imm Lawler. Survivors include his wife, Bette Lawler of the family home; son Brian Lawler of Bellingham; daughter Myrna Miller of Montana; two grandchildren; two nieces and one nephew. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel of Bellingham.

LAWRENCE, Bessie Agnes, age 79 of Woodinville, died February 19, 1997. She was born April 7, 1917 in Cove, Oregon. She graduated from Multnomah School of the Bible & Eastern Oregon in La Grande, OR. She taught elementary school for 1 year. She was married June 20, 1947 and moved to Everson, WA shortly after, residing on the farm until 1990. She was a long time member of Goshen Community Church in Everson. She moved to Bothell in 1990 and attended Northcreek Baptist Church until illness preventer her. Bessie was a Sunday School and VBS teacher, hosted Good News Clubs, Women's Bible Study Leader and participant, prayer warrior - especially for her many missionary friends from her days at Multnomah. Above all, she was a loving wife and mother who made a profession of caregiving. She cared for her children, grandchildren, parents, mother-in-law, friends and husband in their times of need. She is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Morton Lawrence of Woodinville; daughter and son-in-law, Eunice and Malcolm Powell of Woodinville; daughter, Ardis Lawrence of Lynnwood; sister, Dorothy Dryden of Spokane; brother, Leonard & (Irene) Golay of Nampa, Idaho; and 2 grandchildren, Marcella & Johnathon. She was preceded in death by her son Lawton. Graveside services will be, Friday, February 21, 1997 at 11: a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial service will follow Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Goshen Community Church on Mission Rd. in Everson.

LAWRENCE, Bonnie, age 71, a lifelong resident of Whatcom County, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2015, surrounded by her loved ones. Bonnie was born on June 18, 1944, to Earl and Pearl Hickey. She graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1962 and married Oscar Rauch in 1964. Throughout her life, Bonnie was a loyal daughter and sister, a devoted mother of four and a committed Christian. For many years, Bonnie worked as an office assistant. She raised her children on her own and at age 54 married Reverend John Lawrence. Bonnie like to help people and did so whenever she was able. She often gave her time, energy and talents to make life better for others. Her relationships with people made her very happy. At retirement she became an active part of the Ferndale and Bellingham senior centers, Hamilton Place Senior Living and Trinity Lutheran Church. Bonnie is survived by her four children: Marvin Rauch, Charlene Paz, Deanna Leslie and husband Charles and Elizabeth Garrett and husband Bill; and 12 grandchildren, who all live in Whatcom County. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; husband John; and daughter Saundra Rauch. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2015, in Trinity Lutheran Church of Bellingham with reception following. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation & Funeral.

LAWRENCE, Elvis Solomon, age 76 of Bellingham, WA, died May 10, 1997 at Bellingham Health Care. He was born March 31, 1921 in Joyce, Louisiana to Woodie and Ivey (Smith) Lawrence. Elvis married Lurlene Halsey April 7, 1940 in Chatham, LA. He was a graduate of Yakima Business College and was bookkeeper for Western Farmers. Mr. Lawrence was a member of the Church of Christ and enjoyed family, grandchildren, fishing, gardening, yard work, and the outdoors. Survived by his beloved wife, Lurlene Lawrence of Bellingham; daughter, Charolette Moravec of Bellingham; son, Wayne Lawrence of Las Vegas, NV; brothers, Elsworth Lawrence of Shreveport, LA, Travis Lawrence of Sunnyside, WA; a sister, Nelda Poole of Yakima, WA; 3 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Westfor Funeral Home Chapel Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 to 5:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 1997 at Church of Christ on Sterling Drive. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

LAWRENCE, John, Rev., age 85, passed away March 24, (2007). A pastor for 40 years, John spent his retirement doing volunteer ministry, like being chaplin of the American Legion and Custer VFW. He is remembered for his sense of humor and making people laugh. A memorial will be held 2 p.m. Sat June 9 at Custer United Methodist Church.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 May 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LAWRENCE, Robert C. – A celebration of life memorial for Robert "Bob" Carl Lawrence of Birch Bay will be at 3 p.m. next Saturday at the Birch Bay American Legion Post No. 86 in the downstairs area. Mr. Lawrence died Thursday, Feb 15, 2001, at his home. He was 73. Born May 23, 1927, to Wilmont and Dorothy (Newton) Lawrence in Mount Vernon, Ohio, he moved to Richland when he was a young man. Mr. Lawrence served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Lawrence worked in the nuclear industry most of his life before moving to Blaine 13 years ago. He also owned and operated a bulldozing company. On May 13, 1991, he married Sue Ganzeveld in Las Vegas. Mr. Lawrence was a member of the Birch Bay American Legion Post No. 86 and a former member of the Elks and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Phil Lawrence of Minneapolis, Steve Lawrence of St. Paul, Minn, and Doug Lawrence of Mission, B.C.; daughter Linda Hankel of Fargo, ND and 10 grandchildren. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association of Ferndale.
(From the Bellingham Herald, 17 Feb 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LAYH, Marjorie D. passed away October 16, 2006 peacefully, surrounded by her family at her residence in Ferndale, WA. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Ronald Layh; son Phillip D. Layh and wife Margaret; daughter Cheryl Wilson and husband Ron; 2 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and 2 step great-grandchildren. She served in the RAF during WWII. Marjorie was originally from England and lived most of her adult life in Australia. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, October 19, 2006 at Jesus Christ Church of Latter Day Saints, Stake Center, Ferndale, WA with Bishop Brian Nelson officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Oct 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LAYH, Ronald, age 88, passed away at his home in Ferndale, Friday, September 7, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Marjorie in October of 2006. Ron is survived by his son, Phillip D. Layh and his wife Margaret; daughter Cheryl M. Wilson and former son-in-law Ron Wilson; 2 grandchildren and 4 great- grandchildren. He served in England with the Royal Australian Air Force during WWII as a Bomber Pilot and received the Distinguished Flying Cross from King George VI. Ron was originally from Australia. A funeral service will be held Thursday, September 13, 2007, 11 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Stake Center, Ferndale Chapel, with Bishop Brian Nelson officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Sep 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LAXDAL, Gudmunder, aged 69 years, passed away at an early hour March 10th, 1932 at the Columbia Hospital, Seattle. He leaves to mourn his passing, two sons, John Laxdal and Ring Laxdal; three daughters, Mrs. Struna Fraser, Mrs. To_a Chisholm, Mrs. Sarah Smith, and four grandchildren, all of this city. Funeral services will be conducted in Seattle Saturday, March 12, at 11 a.m., and interment will be made in Bay View Cemetery, Bellingham, at 3 p.m.

LEACH, Charles Edward - A memorial service for Charles Edward Leach of Everson will be at 11 a.m. Aug. 2 at the Nooksack Valley United Methodist Church. Mr. Leach died Monday, July 21, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 63. Born Jan. 24, 1934, to Clifford and Meta Schaub Leach in Oakland, Calif., he was raised in Walnut Creek, Calif. He marred Kathleen Johnson on July 5, 1957, in Vancouver, B.C. He served in the U.S. Navy and received a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California-Berkeley. Mr. Leach worked for Siemens' Nuclear Power Plant in Hanford for 24 years, retiring in 1989. He moved to Whatcom County in 1992. He attended Benton City United Methodist Church and Nooksack Valley United Methodist Church and was a member of Eastern Washington Dirt Riders and American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Mr. Leach enjoyed motorcycle riding and golfing. He was preceded in death by brothers Conrad Leach and Clifford Leach. Survivors include his wife of the family home, sons Terence Leach, Bradley Leach and Shaun Leach and two grandchildren. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.

LEACH, Theresa G., aged 80 years, passed away at the family home, Route 2, Wednesday, December 10, (1941) after a long illness. Miss Leach had been a resident of Bellingham for the past nineteen years and was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church. Miss Leach leaves no known relatives. The remains now rest at the Homer Mark Mortuary where private funeral services will be held in the Rose Chapel Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock with the Rev. James E. Milligan, pastor of the Garden Street Methodist Church officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

LEANDERSON, Fillip "Fil" passed away on November 2, 2006. Fil was born in Seattle on March 11, 1931, and grew up in Alderwood Manor. He graduated from the University of Washington and was a four year member of the Husky Crew Team. Fil won an Olympic bronze medal for rowing at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland as stroke of the four with coxswain. He maintained a lifelong friendship with the members of his Olympic crew. Fil worked as a university personnel administrator and coached rowing first at M.I.T., then at UW and Western Washington University until retirement. Fil is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jane, daughters Linda (Scott) Seefeldt, Gretchen (James) Schacht and Paula (James) Magin together with three grandchildren, Eric and Peter Schacht and Samantha Magin. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday November 10, 2006, at Beck's Funeral Home, Edmonds.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Nov 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LEBARRON, Russell A. – No services will be held for Russell A. LeBarron of Bellingham. Mr. LeBarron died Saturday, April 22, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 73. Mr. LeBarron was born Sept 23, 1926 to Clifford and Nona (Myers) LeBarron in Bellingham. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, painting, reading, writing and poetry. His sister Norma LeBarron, died in 1937 and brother Richard LeBarron died in 1948. Survivors include daughters Colleen Heverling and Kathleen "Kat" Douma, both of Bellingham, and Debra Hahn of Everson; sisters June Dahl of Bothell and Peggy Sullivan of Springfield, Mass; brother Gorden LeBarron of Livingston, Texas; three grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LEBRAY, Lance – Beloved Husband and father Lance LeBray went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2005. He was 78. Lance served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He married his wonderful wife, Verna on Valentine's Day in 1954 and they were remarried in Bellingham in October 1998. He owned his plumbing business until he retired in 1985. Lance loved the great outdoors by fishing, hunting and just spending a lot of time in the water. He also loved to cook, and would donate the food and his time catering on special occasions. His last greatest hobby was woodworking and leatherwork. His greatest pleasure was just giving things away or donating whatever he made to see a smile on someone's face. Lance leaves behind his wife Verna and son Kurc and wife Raven LeBray of Bellingham, his daughter Sharie and husband Bill Wilder of Blaine, and his grandchildren, Michale Kernan of Seattle and grandsons Jaromie and Casey of Blaine. Lance was very close to God and inspired others to do the same. He was well known as the "Big Loveable Teddy Bear" and was loved by anyone who knew him. Lance, (Dad) we will always love you and you will be greatly missed of your presence but not in our hearts.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Feb 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LECKIE, Curtis A., passed away at his Edmonds home on January 20, 1997. He was eighty-two years old. Curtis was born March 5, 1914 in Port Reeve, Saskatchewan to Andrew and Linnie Boblett Leckie. His family returned to Snohomish, Washington in 1928 where he went to graduate from Snohomish High School, class of 1932. Curtis married Betty Marie Smith in Seattle in 1937. They observed their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary October 16, 1996. Curtis taught sixth grade at Central Elementary School in Snohomish for a few years. He then began a career with the U.S. Immigration Service and the Department of Agriculture. In 1965, Curtis and Betty moved to Blaine, Washington where he was Inspector in Charge, Department of Agriculture. He retired in 1978. Curtis enjoyed many hobbies such as traveling, reading, dancing, working in his shop and photography. He belonged to B.P.O.E. #194 in Bellingham and the Bella-Wheels trailer club. Curtis enjoyed working as a volunteer at County Park at Semiahmoo. Curtis was a Past Master of Kulshan Lodge #186 in Blaine, a member of Scottish Rite, Nile Temple and a member of the Northwest Shrine Club where he was a Past President. Curtis was pre-deceased by his son, Gary A. Leckie and is survived by his wife Betty; his son C. Blair Leckie and his wife Georgia in Edmonds; his daughter-in-law, Marcia Leckie in Seattle; his grandchildren Deborah L. Newkirk in California, Gary A. Leckie Jr. in Seattle; Andrew C. Leckie and Alice E. Leckie in Edmonds; his brother, Ronald and his wife, Berneyce Leckie in Kennydale; his sister Ellen and her husband, Sylvester Roberts in Redmond and three great-grandchildren. On Saturday, January twenty-fifth, a graveside service will be held at Mountain View Cemetery in Auburn at 11 a.m. and later the same day a memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. at Beck's Funeral Home in Edmonds.

LECOCQ, Ralph B., a long-time Lynden attorney, died Saturday at the age of 99. He lived at 2726 Alderwood Ave. Born March 20, 1885, in Harrison, S.D., he was a Lynden resident for 70 years. He practiced law in Coupeville for two years, then had his own law firm in Lynden for 60 years. He was a member of First Reformed Church in Lynden, American Bar Association, Ayrshire Association, and a past member of Bellingham Rotary Club. He founded the Ralph B. LeCocq Foundation for college scholarships, and was founder of the LeCocq Alcove in the museum at the University of Iowa. He had seven brothers, all of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by a daughter in Kirkland. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First Reformed Church, Lynden, the Rev. Gordon Van Oostenburg officiating. Burial will be in Monumenta Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home. A brother, Dr. John LeCocq, was one of the founders of the hospital.
(From the Bellingham Herald, November 5, 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LE COMPTE, Joe, age 57 years, of 1263 Island View Ave., Bellingham, passed away at a local rest home, Aug. 18, (1958) following an illness of three months. Mr. LeCompte was born Feb. 7, 1901, at Grand Rapids, Mich., and moved to Lynden at the age of 9, where he grew up and graduated from the Lynden schools. In 1927 he was graduated from Washington State College at Pullman with a B.S. degree in electrical engineering. On Sep. 23, 1927 he was married to Mary Worthen of Lynden and until 1954, when he became employed at the Ferndale Refinery he followed construction work throughout the Pacific Northwest. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 1032, the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, a charter member of the Ferndale Refinery Amateur Radio Operators Club, and for some time operated Amateur Radio Station W7OUU. Surviving are his wife Mary, at home; two sons, George W. of Seattle, and J. Roger, of Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Jean Felker and Mrs. Amy Louise Wilholm, both of Seattle; his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. William LeCompte of Lynden; four brothers, Maurice and Louis, both of Seattle; Walter and John, both of Bremerton; and William of New Orleans, La.; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Lyman and Mrs. Margaret Marl, both of Everett; six grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.

LE COMPTE, Sarah, age 64 years, of Lynden, passed away Tuesday, April 22, (1947). She had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past forty years. Survivors are the husband, Jacob; two daughters, Mrs. Alberta Hardesty, Dorothy Le Compte, both of Olympia; two sons, Lester, of Puyallup, and Ivan of Chicago; five sisters, Mrs. William Crumbie, Vancouver, B. C., Mrs. Ida Blow, Mrs. Alice Glass, both of Everson, Route 1, Mrs. Grace Dean, Ferndale, Route 1, Mrs. Anna De Line, Lynden; one brother, Jack VanderYacht, Bellingham, Route 1; also five grandchildren. The remains rest at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden where funeral announcements will be made later.

LEDERER, Brent Daniel died recently in his home in Hilo, Hawaii. He was born on November 29, 1961, in Oxnard, California, to Bert and Claydene Johnson Lederer, and spent his childhood and teen years mostly in Southern California and Hawaii, excelling as a star goalie in his favorite sport, soccer, and graduating from Kalaheo High School in Kailua, Hawaii. Brent served honorably in the Hawaii and Washington National Guards and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration at Washington State University. He spent several years in the restaurant business in the Seattle area before retiring and moving to Lummi Island. In September 2005, he returned to his beloved Hawaii. Brent will be remembered for his deep faith, heart of gold, and especially for being a wonderful Uncle to his nephews, Matthew, Mark, and Luke Springer, who survive him. Brent is also survived by his father and mother, sister, Melanie Lederer Springer and brother-in-law James Springer, all of Bellingham, grandmothers Nadine Hamilton Johnson of Colorado Springs, CO and Irene Bransky Cooperman of Diamond Bar, CA, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A celebration of Brent's life will be held at 11 a.m. July 21, 2006, at Christ The Servant Lutheran Church, Lakeway Drive, Bellingham, Washington. Reception to follow in the Community Room. Dress is casual or aloha attire. That is how Brent would like it.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jul 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LEDUC, David P. - A memorial service for David Paul Leduc of Everson will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Ten Mile Grange, with the Rev. Joel DeBoer officiating. A potluck will follow at the family home, 215 Mission Road. Mr. Leduc died Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, at his home. He was 45. Mr. Leduc was born Aug. 2, 1954, to Lois and Fred Leduc in Worcester, Mass. Mr. Leduc worked as a farmer most of his life, and most recently worked at the Plagerman and DeGroot dairy farms. He enjoyed farming, gardening, fishing, gun collecting and mushrooming. Survivors include his companion, Victoria Smiley, of the family home son David P. Leduc Jr. of Sumas, daughter Claire A. Leduc of Oxford, Mass., brothers Michael, Mark and Timmy Leduc, all of Oxford, sisters Susan and Linda Brown, both of Oxford, grandmother Ruth Leduc of Oxford and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Chapel.

LEE, Leslie Allen - A memorial service for Leslie Allen Lee will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m., at Westford Funeral Home. A member of a pioneer Bellingham family, Judge Lee died suddenly Wednesday. A life-time Bellingham resident, he was the son of Leola and Fonsey Lee and grandson of P. P. Lee, early Bellingham businessman. Judge Lee was born Nov. 15, 1928, and attended Lincoln and Lowell elementary schools, Fairhaven Junior High School, Menlo High School (Menlo Park, Calif.), and was graduated from Bellingham High School. A graduate of Western Washington University and the University of Washington School of Law, he served as a Whatcom County deputy prosecuting attorney, Bellingham City Attorney and Whatcom County District Judge. He was president of the Lee Grocery Co., Everett, the state's oldest wholesale grocery company. Judge Lee loved music, the theatre, knowledge, his family and friends. He was a very generous man and an ardent U.W. Huskies Football supporter. He was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Bellingham, the State Bar Association, Mensa Society, Washington Athletic Club and Elks Club. He is survived by his wife, Britt Marie, at home; son, Leslie Jr., Bellingham; daughters, Marian Lee, Tacoma, and Carolyn Lee and husband Mark Robaidek, of Seattle; two grandchildren, Ingrid and Anna Robaidek; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and godchildren. Westford Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

LEE, Victoria L. died on December 7, 2005 at her home in Park, Washington after a long battle with cancer. Vicki was born on March 16, 1940 to Joseph and Mary Franz, who preceded her in death. She worked many years as a finance manager for General Electric Credit in Alaska before returning to Whatcom County. Vicki was well-known for her outgoing personality and concern for other people. She was a popular transporter at St. Lukes Hospital and was a volunteer for the Special Olympics. She was best known to Whatcom residents as the cheery demo lady at Albertson's market, where she was always ready with good food and a loving hug. Vicki was especially fond of the outdoors, and treasured her visits to the Washington coast, where she enjoyed walking the beach and listening to the sound of the breaking waves. She is survived by her loving husband James R. Lee, stepson Daniel R. Lee, and grandson Sebastian R. Lee, all of Washington State. She also leaves behind sisters Mary Jo Wheatley and Nancy Bauer, brothers Bill Franz and Mel Eyler, several nieces and nephews as well as great grandnieces and nephews, all of Cincinnati, Ohio. Vicki will be deeply missed by those whose lives she touched. At her request there is no service. [aka Victoria L. Robb-Lee]
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Dec 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LEECH, Jack - A graveside service for Jack Leech of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Leech died Monday, May 19, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 74. Born April 12, 1923, to Earl and Marie Dodge Leech in Carter, Mo., he lived in Bellingham for 56 years. A truck driver, Mr. Leech enjoyed camping, fishing and animals. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan, in 1992, and grandson Roland Kauweloa Jr. Survivors include daughters Susan Tyler and Jo Dallas, both of Bellingham, Karen Chartrand of Florida and Sharon Kauweloa of Waikiki, Hawaii; son Willard Leech of Bellingham; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

LEFLER, Clifford R., age 39 of 1283 Marine, Drive, passed away Tuesday, December 21, (1965). Mr. Lefler had been a life resident of Bellingham, was a member of the Church of the Assumption and was a shop electrician. He leaves to survive his wife, Millicent; 1 son, Clifford R.; 2 daughters, Kathy and Lennette; his mother, Mrs. Armane Lefler, all of this city; his father, Leonard W. of San Diego; his grandmother, Mrs. Maggie Ann Lefler, city. Christian prayer services will be held Wednesday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem mass will be offered Thursday, December 23 at 9:30 a.m in the Church of the Assumption.

LEHNERT, Sylvia DeForest, age 84 of Bellingham, WA, passed away Sept. 17, 2002 at Bellingham Health Care. She was born July 29, 1918 in Italy to Carol DeForest. Sylvia married Herman Lehnert in Juneau, AK in 1960. Sylvia was fluent in many foreign languages and was a Language Instructor. She was loved by her family and will be missed very much. Survived by her husband, Herman Lehnert of Bellingham nephews, Walter Lehnert and wife Mary and Louis Lehnert and wife Joan both of California sisters-in-law, Kathryn Joslin and Eva Moomey both of Michigan. Memorial services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Sept 24, 2002 with Fr. Jay DeFolco Officiating.

LEIBRANT, Verna Mae - Visitation for Verna Mae Leibrant of Everson will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Gillies Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Nooksack Cemetery with George Martin officiating. Mrs. Leibrant died Saturday, Jan. 25, 1997, at Christian Health Care Center. She was 93. Born Feb. 16, 1903, to Moses and Carrie Clinard Walmer in Michigan, she moved to the Nooksack area at the age of five. She married Lewis Leibrant on Sept. 21, 1920, in Bellingham. They owned and operated a dairy farm and logging business. Mrs. Leibrant was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses of Everson. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1976 and son Kenneth Leibrant in 1980. Survivors include daughters Irene Philliber and Clara Jacobson, both of Everson, Luella Bock of Ferndale, Mary Christenson and Emily Regnier, both of Bellingham, and Anna Bock of Marysville; sons Charles Leibrant of Ferndale, Vernon Leibrant and John Leibrant, both of Everson, and Donald Leibrant of Lacey; 42 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.

LEISKE, Anita Marie of Bellingham died Thursday, April 17, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 69. At her request, no service will be held. Born Jan. 15, 1928, to Victor and Mary Fern Rozier Mendelson in Santa Barbara, Calif., she lived in Bellingham for four years after moving from California. She married Lloyd E. Leiske in San Francisco in 1962, and worked as a secretary for the San Francisco School District. Survivors include her husband and sons Eric Leiske of Everett and Sam Leiske of Camp Pendleton, Calif. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

LEMON, James Kendall, 48, beloved husband of Evelyn and father of Tracy and Jamie, passed away peacefully at his home in Seattle on Aug. 13, 1997. Mr. Lemon is survived by his wife and daughters; sisters, Marcia of Seattle and Maureen (Bill) Strain of Phoenix, AZ; brothers, Robert (Tricia) of Bellingham, David (Gina) of Albuquerque, NM. Michael of Seattle and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Jack and Roslyn Lemon of Prosser, WA. Memorial services Saturday, Aug. 16th at 4 p.m. at Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home, with a reception following.

LENHART, Juanita I. "Nita", age 73, of Bellingham, passed away Friday, June 29, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, following a stroke at her home. She was born June 11, 1934 in Port Angeles, WA to Ralph and Viola (James) Jones. Nita was preceded in death by her son, Doug Rainford and sister Sharon. She is survived by her husband Bob of the family home; daughters Renee Kedziorski of Seattle, Lynn Lenhart of Eugene, OR and Nancy Lenhart of North Bend, OR; sons David and wife Nancy Rainford of Bellingham, Roger and Mike Beatle both of Canada and Mike Lenhart of Glendale, Arizona; daughter in-law, Donna Rainford; grandchildren, Angala and husband Josh, Nick, Adam, David James, Lindsie, Dillon, Billy, Justin, Kevin and Alan; great grandchildren, Zane and Vincent; nephew, Brent Aughe serving in the U.S. Navy; Uncle Elmo and wife Corrin; cousin Carol Toews and her best friends, Shirley Hogue and Shirley Dias. A celebration of Nita's life will be held Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 3920 James Street Road, Bellingham, with Pastor Bob Mordhorst officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Jul 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LENNING, Kathleen (Kat) Mary, age 43 of Bellingham, passed away March 26, 2002 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born April 11, 1958 in Tacoma, WA. Kat attended Bellingham Beauty School; worked as a CNA; and had a love for meeting people, Harley trips and the open road. She is survived by her son Donald Colvin of Seattle; her parents Earle and Lois Lenning; brother Mike Lenning of Bellingham; three sisters Trish Mimier, Cathy Parker and Carol Combs; nieces Jennifer, Christine and Lindsey Mimier of Bellingham. A memorial will be at The Station in Bellingham on Sat. April 6, 2002 between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 Mar 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LEONARD, Edith C., age 72 of Bellingham, passed away peacefully Friday morning, July 1, 2005. Edith was born February 5, 1933 in Minneapolis, MN to Robert and Edith Campbell, and was raised in St. Louis, MO by her mother and step-father, John C. Gilmore. She learned French and Spanish on her way to a degree in Romance Languages from Depauw University where she met her first husband, Gerhard Zuther. While raising their two daughters, the family twice lived in Germany, where she learned German. Edith later earned her teaching certificate at the University of Kansas. Edith lived a full life, devoted to her passion for music, animals, and travel. She combined her love for travel and opera, visiting venues throughout the United States and Europe with her second husband, Roy Leonard. Performing with the Lawrence (KS) Civic Choir, Edith Traveled the world, sampling other cultures, cuisine and wines. She was an active member of the Trinity Episcopal Church and the University of Kansas community in Lawrence, KS.
Edith was preceded in death by her husband Roy Leonard. She is survived by daughter Karen (Tom Jessup) Zuther and their children Nikita and Natasha of Bellingham, WA; daughter Margaret (Gary) Hardiman of Wilton, CT; step-son Robert (Wendy) Leonard of Houston, TX and their children Robert, Thomas and Emily; step-daughter Connie Leonard of Los Angeles, CA; sister Nancy Campbell of Kennewick, WA; sister Janet Nobles and brother J. D. Gilmore of TX. In addition, Edith leaves behind many loving and devoted friends. She will be dearly missed. Services will be held in Trinity Episcopal Church in Lawrence, KS at 3:00 p.m. on July 31st.

LEONARD, Rosemary F., age 66, a longtime Bellingham resident, died Tuesday, November 25, 1997 in Bellingham. Mrs. Leonard was born on November 25, 1931 in Stafford, Kansas to parents Arthur C. and Ida Bell (Fagan) Johnson. She attended schools in Stafford, graduating from high school in 1940. In 1947, she came to Bellingham where she attended the McDonald Beauty School. She operated her own parlor from her home until retiring in 1994. Relatives include her husband of 36 years Thomas T. Leonard of Bellingham; a son A. J. Gould and his wife Marty of Bellingham; two daughters Margaret Parsons of Lynden and Marilyn Buford of Bellingham; and 5 grandchildren, Roy Gould, Mandy Gould, Sean Parsons, Shannon Parsons, and Sarah Parsons. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 1, 1997 at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Westford Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

LEONARD, Thomas James, who resided at 1406 Broadway Street, passed away suddenly at the age of 55, in a local hospital, Wednesday, December 19, (1951). He is survived by his widow, Verrill Leonard, of Bellingham; three brothers, Frank and Nick, of Bellingham, and Edward, of Seattle; also one sister, Mrs. Barbara Bond, of Seattle; numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Leonard was a member of the Church of the assumption, also a member of the Elks Lodge, No. 194, and Painters Union, No. 924. Rosary will be said Friday, December 21, at 7:30 p.m. from the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Prayers will be offered for Thomas J. Leonard Saturday, December 22, at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, followed by interment at Bay View Cemetery. Active pallbearers will include Frank Coe, Joe Paglia, Jerry Perry, Art Sampson, Francis Griswald and Jim Hurd. Honorary pallbearers Mathew Mallahan, Robert Carpenter, William McIntyre, Ray Tisdell, Charles McEvoy, Walt Andrus, Park Gagnon, Jack Mallahan, Day Chambers and Pat Scott.

LEPIC, Helen Ward - A funeral for Helen Ward Lepic of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home officiated by the Rev. Al Currier and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary officers. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Lepic died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1996. She was 73. Born April 22, 1923, to Alan and Mary Pringle Ward in Astico, Wis., she attended schools in Wisconsin and Illinois. She married Lawrence Lepic on Jan. 2, 1943, in Chicago. Mrs. Lepic was past president of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Post No. 1585. Survivors include her husband of the family home; son Kenneth A. Lepic; and two grandchildren.

LESIUK, Val, age 65, passed away in Bellingham, WA on October 12, 2004. Born June 16, 1939 in Birch River, Manitoba, to Val and Jean Lesiuk, he graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1964 and served as an officer in the Canadian Navy and worked at Georgia Pacific until his retirement in 1999. He was an avid fisherman and a Jack of All Trades. He enjoyed square and round dancing, playing mahjong and world travel. He and his wife were planning an upcoming trip to China and the Far East. He is survived by his wife Helen, sons Nathan of Portland, OR and Allan of Spokane, WA, and a daughter Deena of Federal Way, WA; granddaughter Amy of Spokane, WA; grandsons Benjamin and David of Spokane, WA; mother Jean Lesiuk of Powell River, British Columbia; and sister Cheryl Birt of Vancouver, British Columbia. A celebration of Life Service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, October 16 at Westford Funeral Home. A reception will follow in the chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Oct 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LESTER, Solomon Maurice – Private services will be held for Solomon "Sol" Maurice Lester of Bellingham. Mr. Lester died of complications caused by an infectious disease on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2000 while being treated for a stomach ailment at Allenmore Hospital in Tacoma. He was 83. Born Nov. 17, 1916 to Michael and Rose (Fahrer) Liebowitz in Brooklyn, NY, he moved to Bellingham in 1998. During the 1930s he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and helped build trail systems and campgrounds in wilderness areas on the East Coast. Trained as a machinist, he served as an officer in the Merchant Marines during World War II aboard Liberty ships. In 1947, he was chief officer on the Exodus, a ship that rescued about 4,500 Jewish refugees and attempted to run the British blockade of Palestine. Israel recently issued a postage stamp to commemorate his and his crewmate's bravery on behalf of the Jewish nation. Mr. Lester married and settled in San Jose, Calif. where he raised a family and worked as a distributor for The San Francisco Chronicle in Los Gatos and Saratoga for more than 35 years. Mr. Lester later married Irma (Stone) Lester and they had lived at Parkway Chateau before he became a resident at Courtyard Alzheimer's Community at Orchard Park. Survivors include his wife of 20 years of Bellingham; son Steve Lester of San Jose, Calif.; daughter Sara Adler of Nashville, Tenn; stepson Harvy Stone of Bellingham; sister Sarah Sukhov; brother Nat Lester; eight grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Tuell-McKee Funeral Home of Tacoma.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Nov 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LETOURNEAU, Margaret - A service for Margaret Letourneau will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Church of the Assumption. Burial will be in Holyrood Cemetery in Seattle. Mrs. Letourneau died Saturday, Feb. 22, 1997. She was 91. She was born Oct. 8, 1905, to Catherine and Edmund Burkel in Duck Creek, Wis. A homemaker, Mrs. Letourneau enjoyed gardening and cooking. She was preceded in death by her husband, Royal; daughters Yvonne, Mary, Mavis and Adeline; sons Royal and Jim; seven brothers and two sisters. Survivors include daughters Darlene Prendergast of Bellingham, Francis Block of Seattle, Donna-Maile of Edmonds; son Joseph Letourneau of Enumclaw; 36 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Home.

LETTICE, William J. "Bill" Jr., age 74, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Friday January 12, 1996. Born May 19, 1921 to William and Martha Lettice in Evansville, Indiana, he received his BS degree from the School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. and a Masters in Business Administration from American University, Washington, D.C. He and Mary Joanne Smith of Newton Centre, Massachusetts were married in 1943 in Washington, D.C. Mr. Lettice served in the Transportation Corps, U.S. Army, during World War II and retired as a Lt. Colonel from the U.S. Army Reserve. After the war, Mr. Lettice was a materials expediter with the Chrysler Corporation, Dayton, Ohio and a salesman with Swift and Co. in Lowell, Massachusetts. In 1949, he returned to the Washington, D.C. area and spent the remainder of his career in transportation as a federal employee, initially preparing intelligence reports and evolving new concepts, operations, and equipment for the U.S. Army. During that period he developed the concept, later implemented by the Department of Defense, of a floating depot, using WWII reserve ships, to support the rapid response of our military to foreign trouble areas. The latter phase of his federal service was in the Office of the Secretary of Transportation in Washington, D.C. as Director of Emergency Transportation. During this period, Mr. Lettice represented the United States on the NATO Civil Aviation Planning Committee in Brussels, Belgium. He retired from federal service in 1976. In 1978, he accepted an appointment from the Department of State to the International Staff of NATO in Brussels to develop a plan for the use of members' air carrier aviation in support of NATO military objectives.
Mr. Lettice was a member of the Bellingham Country Club and the Kiwanis Club of Bellingham. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons, Dr. John J. of Atherton, CA, Patrick C. and Alan M. of San Francisco, and Colin A. of Carson City, NV; a sister, Margaret Phillips of Tampa, FL; and four grandchildren. Mr. Lettice was predeceased by his eldest son, June 1994, "Michael" William J. Lettice III. Rosary Thurs. Jan. 18th, 7 p.m., Jones-Moles Funeral Home Chapel, Lakeway and Yew Streets, Bellingham. Mass For The Dead Friday, Jan. 19th, 10 a.m., Assumption Church , 2116 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

LEU, Donald J., age 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Sudden Valley on Saturday, November 30, 2002. Don was born October 10, 1923 in Ballard, WA to George and Minnie May (Plane) Leu and grew up in Ballard and in Skykomish, WA. During WWII, he became one of the first Navy Seals (then called Scouts and Raiders). While attending Officer Training School in North Dakota, Don met Anne Rasche and they married in Florida in 1944. Shortly afterwards, Don was sent to China where his unit, The Sino-American Cooperative Organization (SACO), was integrated into the Chinese army and engaged in guerrilla warfare. Following WWII, he completed training as a submarine officer. In 1947, Don graduated from Western Washington University and began a lifelong career in education. He taught middle school in Stevenson, WA and in 1953 earned a doctorate from Columbia University. Later that year, he became a Professor of Education at Michigan State University. In 1957, Don served as the Deputy Superintendent of Education for the State of Michigan, and he was a visiting scholar at U.C. Berkeley in 1964. In 1968, Don became the Dean of Education at San Jose State University, and in 1980, he became the Dean of Education at Portland State University. During his career, he established many schools and universities in the US and in developing countries around the world, and he wrote several books on educational administration. After a life of travel and adventure, Don and Anne moved back to Bellingham in 1990. In 1994, Western Washington University presented Don with a Distinguished Alumnus Award for his work in education, and from 1999 until 2001, he served on the Bellingham School Board. During his final years, he traveled throughout China, Africa, the Himalayas and Antarctica. He especially enjoyed sailing, golfing and backpacking with his grandchildren. Don was a mentor, colleague, and friend to hundreds of educations around the world and he took pride in furthering the careers of others, especially women, minorities, and the disadvantaged. He will be remembered as a dedicated teacher, visionary, and humanitarian, as well as a devoted father. Don's gentle, unassuming nature, his compassion, his sense of humor and his unbounded spirit of adventure touched many. His simple words of advice. "Enjoy life – I did." Don is survived by his sister Dorothy Conrad, his brothers George and William Leu, his daughter Dorothy Leu, his sons Donald, David, Dwight and Del Leu, and his seven grandchildren. Don was preceded in death by his loving wife, Anne, in 1999. At his request, no services will be held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Dec 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LEVAC, Joseph F. - A memorial service for Joseph F. Levac will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Good News Fellowship Church, 1252 W. Axton Road, Ferndale, with the Rev. Skip Suess officiating. Mr. Levac died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, in Blythe, Calif., at age 80. Mr. Levac moved to Blythe in August 1998 after living in Whatcom County for 47 years. He had served as a principal and teacher for the Mount Baker School District and for Sumas Christian Reformed Grade School. He also worked with many local organizations such as Teens for Christ, Gideons, Bible Memory Association, Retired Teachers' Association of Whatcom County, Christian Teachers' Association and local churches. Mr. Levac was born in Alpena, Mich., and graduated from Mt. Morris High School, near Flint, Mich. As a young man, he worked for three years in the Fisher Body Plant. He then moved to Chicago to attend and graduate from Moody Bible Institute, where he met and married Mary Jane Teich on Aug. 8, 1942. During World War II he served as a guard to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. After the president's death, Mr. Levac worked in Korea assisting with the return of assets held by the Japanese occupational government. Following the war, he attended and graduated from Roosevelt University and worked full-time for Montgomery Ward. He did graduate work at Loyola University with special interest in a thesis on Thaddeus Stevens. He also was involved with the relocation of Japanese prisoners of war and their families in the Chicago area. Mr. Levac was known for his keen mind, love of music and strong work ethic. His children knew him as a Renaissance man, with avid interests in all academic areas. He also enjoyed studying the Bible and had many hobbies. He is survived by six daughters - Dianna Porr of Seattle, Carolyn Saulls of Tucson, Ariz., Marilyn Frevert of Lancaster, Calif., Linda McCracken of San Mateo, Calif., Connie Bovee of Hooper, Utah, and Barbara Steiner of Blythe 15 grandchildren four great-grand-children and many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife on Nov. 18, 1996. Arrangements by Greenacres Funeral Home.

LEVERETT, James H. - Two memorial services will be held for James H. Leverett who died at home on Dec. 29, 1997. He was 55. Sunday Jan. 4, 2:00 p.m. a Masonic service by Fairhaven Lodge #73 F&AM, will be conducted at the Masonic Temple, 2626 W. Maplewood. On Monday, Jan. 5, at 3:00 p.m. a Memorial Service, with Father John Gibbs officiating, will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2117 Walnut St. Mr. Leverett was born to H. V. and Lillian Leverett, June 29, 1942 in Bellingham and resided in Whatcom County most of his life. Since retirement he had spent increasing amounts of time in Great Britain. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and in 1993 was baptized at Covent Garden Church of England, in London in the presence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. He graduated from Bellingham High School and Western Washington University. An active member of the WWU Alumni Association from 1988-1994 he served as president of the alumni board from 1992-1993. During his public service career, he worked as assistant director of the Whatcom County Civil Defense office, as dispatcher for the Washington State Patrol and enforcement officer with the Washington Department of Fisheries and was a 25 yr. member and chief of Whatcom County Fire District #8, Marietta. Additionally, he was employed as a pilot for Foss Tug & Barge and held a U.S. Coast Guard Master's License. Active in the Masonic Lodge throughout his life, he was past Master of Fairhaven Lodge #73 F&AM and of Kulshan International Lodge #186, Blaine. He was a member of the Bellingham Valley of Scottish Rite, the Nile Shrine, and Grandview Lodge #86 in Vancouver, B.C.; also Past Master Councilor of Chuckanut Chapter DeMolay, Past Dad Advisor to the Order of DeMolay and the DeMolay Legion of Honor.
Preceded in death by his parents and brother, John R. Leverett, he is survived by brother, H. Vic Leverett, Jr. of Bellingham; nephews Neil Grant Leverett, John Robinson Leverett, Jr. and Vincent Mark Leverett of Gig Harbor and H. Victor Leverett III of New York City; sister-in-law, Suzanne Grant Leverett of Gig Harbor; and valued friends Richard K. Turner, Rudolph and Kathleen Geri, John Stanovich and Troy and Cyndi Nutter all of Bellingham. Greenacres Funeral Home & Crematorium.

LEVITT, Almira - Funeral services for Mrs. Almira Levitt were held Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock from the Purdy & McKinney Chapel with the Rev. J. N. Bridges officiating. Favorite hymns were sung by Elias Breidford with Mrs. Harriet Owen at the piano. The floral offering were very beautiful. Interment was made in the Haynie Cemetery. Mrs. Levitt passed away in a Bellingham hospital on Saturday evening at the age of 62 years. She had resided in this vicinity for the past forty years and is survived by her husband, Wesley Levitt; four daughters, Mrs. Helen Lang of Selah, Wash., Mrs. Maud Elliot of Port Orchard, Mrs. Mabel Caughell, Bellingham and Mrs. Isabelle Klassen of Yakima; two sons, Gordon Behme, address unknown, and Thorton Behme, of Ferndale and three grandchildren.
(From The Blaine Journal, April 17, 1941) Submitted by site coordinator.

LEWIS, Alice Gene - Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Gene Lewis, aged 33 years, beloved daughter of Mrs. W. A. George, who passed away at the home of her mother 1210 High street, Thursday evening, May 7, (1931) after several years' illness, will be held in the main chapel at the Homer Mark Mortuary, at Cornwall avenue and Halleck street, Sunday morning, May 10, at 9:45 o'clock, with the Rev. T. W. Jeffrey, pastor of the Garden Street Methodist church officiating. Interment will be made in the family plot in Bay View cemetery. Bearers will be Lloyd McGowan, Billy May, Jack Dill, Herschel Martin, Paul Gossage and William Smithson.

LEWIS, Donald Dee - Hereditary Chief, Sa Hum Kin great-grandson of Chief Henry Kwina, Donald D. Lewis, age 77 of Lummi Nation, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2008 in Bellingham. He was born on March 7, 1930 in Deming, WA to John and Anna (Cooper) Lewis. Don was a canoe puller on both the Red Wing and the Wy-Ka Cee-am and he enjoyed playing baseball as a young man. Don worked as both a logger, and a lifetime commercial fisherman and was a leader who employed many friends and relatives throughout the years in commercial fishing. He fished at Cook Inlet and other areas in Alaska, fished for herring in California and reef net fished at Lummi Island. Don owned a cannery at Marietta and was a fish buyer, who owned numerous of his own boats and fishing vessels. He served as president of the Marietta School PTA and purchased the Marietta Grange, which became the Lewis Family Center, used for celebrations and community gatherings of all kinds. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son to his family. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel Jefferson Lewis in 1958; daughters, Colleen Mae Lewis in 1969, Deanna Elaine Lewis in 1967 and Peggy Ann Lewis in 1979; son, Nicky Dee Lewis, Sr. in 1996; brother, Jack Leathers; sisters, Peggy Davis, Darlene Horne; grandson, Tony Cline; granddaughters, Rosanna Cline and Shanna Dee Lahr. Don is survived by his wife, Helen Lewis; son, Donald Russell Lewis (Kimberly); daughters, Dawn Cline (Ross), Deborah Miranda (John), and Julianne Tom (Lawrence); sister, JoAnne Hall; adopted grandchildren, Trina Hillaire, Shane James, Nick Lewis, and Nicole Jefferson; 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A Prayer Service will be held Sunday, February 10th, at Wexliem at 6:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 11th at 10:00 AM also at Wexliem Community Building with burial to follow at Lummi Cemetery.

LEWIS, Fred Cole, aged 78, died peacefully at home with his family on October 12, 2004, from complications related to Heart Disease. Fred was born October 23, 1925, in Marblehead, Massachusetts, to Blanche (Letourneau) and Fred Cole Lewis, Sr. After graduating from Marblehead High School, Fred joined the Army and earned the rank of Lieutenant, serving as a navigator in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Fred played football for Hobart College in New York and then graduated from Boston University. He flirted with a culinary career but chose instead to use his BA in Math working on data processing for Raytheon, RCA, Allied Stores, Booz Allen Hamilton, and control Data. During the 1950s and 1960s, Fred played a vital role in pioneering the use of computers and information systems in the retail and defense industries. After several years as a Vice President at Control Data, Fred made a career and lifestyle change in the early 1970s and moved to Pullman, Washington to operate several small businesses with his wife Mary Jo. The opportunity to blend his entrepreneurial skills with hismlove of teaching prompted another career change as Fred began working as a small business development specialist at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, and later at Washington State University in Pullman. While in Pullman, Fred longed to return to living at the ocean's edge. He finally got his chance when he became the Director of the Small Business Development Center at Western Washington University in 1986. At Western, Fred also taught entrepreneurship in the School of Management. It didn't take long for him to immerse himself in the University and Bellingham communities. An avid supporter of the WSU Cougars and then the WWU Vikings, Fred took special interest in Western women's basketball. He was also a strong supporter of community activities and served on the community advisory boards for radio station KZAZ and the City Community Development Block Grant program, and he was a founding board member and Treasurer of the Bellingham Festival of Music. Fred filled his life with a variety of other interests, activities and friends. He loved to sail the San Juan Islands (or anywhere), fly fish for elusive trout, spend time with his children and grandchildren, and play bridge and chess. What Fred really loved was to blend one or more of these activities by hosting dinners where he shared his culinary skills on the condition that the guests participate in lively and humor-filled discussions of serious issues. Fred challenged all who knew him to commit to life-long learning and to be an active citizen. Fred is preceded in death by his father, mother and faithful dog of seventeen years, Charlie. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Jo; daughter Kristi Tyran (Craig) of Bellingham; sons Steve (Colleen) of Colorado Springs, CO; Mark of Stockton, CA; and Paul (Linda) of Ridgefield, WA; sister Ellen Butt of Yarmouth Port, MA; grandchildren Ashley, Michael and Steve Lewis, Courtney Welch, Anna and Ben Lewis, Emma Lewis and Serena Tyran; and extended family members Colleen Reding, Amy Hankinson and Heidi Van Brocklin. A celebration of Fred's life will be held at the Unity Church on Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 11 a.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Oct 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LEWIS, Helen Baker of Bellingham died of Alzheimer's disease Sunday, April 13, 1997, at Mount Baker Care Center. She was 85. At her request, no service will be held. Born Jan. 23, 1912, to Jay and Grace Cook Baker, in Camden, Mich., she was a local resident for six years. Survivors include daughters Audrianne Adams of Bellingham and Darlene Peacock of Everett, sister Marguerite Welton of Pensacola, Fla., and two grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

LIBERTY, Floyd Dean, age 87, of Bellingham, passed away Tues., Aug. 14, 2001, in Bellingham. He was born Sept. 17, 1913, in Everson to William and Louella (Trimble) Liberty and had been a lifetime Whatcom County resident. He married Loretta B. Muentch on June 14, 1930, in Everson. Together they enjoyed camping in eastern Washington where they spent 4 months of every year for 20 years. He retired from WWU custodial services in the late 70's. Survived by his wife, Loretta of Ferndale; daughter, Louella E. DeGolier & husband Don of Bellingham; 2 grand-children, Cheryl Ann Olson & husband Bill of Maple Falls and Mike DeGolier of Bellingham; 3 great-grandchildren, Jennifer Smith of Maple Falls, Jamie Olson of Maple Falls and Gary DeGolier of Seattle and 2 great-great-grandchildren. At his request, no service will be held. Greenacres Funeral Home. (From The Bellingham Herald, August 16, 2001) Submitted by Debbie deHoog

LICH, Donald Richard - Private graveside services will be held for Donald Richard Lich, 72, of 2821 Huron St. Mr. Lich died Monday (Oct. 14, 1991) in Seattle. He was born on Dec. 5, 1918, in Bellingham to Isaac and Blanche Lich. He was a lifetime Bellingham resident. Mr. Lich was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses and worked at Georgia Pacific Corp., retiring in 1988. Survivors include his wife, the former Louise Jansen of Bellingham; two sons, Rendall Lich of Federal Way and Wayne Lich of Ward Cove, Ala.; a daughter, Donna Palmer of Kirkland; and one grandson. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

LIDSTONE, Nicholas Adair, Rear Admiral (Ret.) passed away April 4, 1997. He was born November 4, 1905 in San Saba, Texas to Lamar and Mary (Adair) Lidstone. His family moved to Bellingham in 1910, and he attended schools in Bellingham, graduating from Fairhaven High School. Upon his graduation from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis in 1930, Adm. Lidstone served his country as a naval officer for 30 years, commanding destroyers in World War II and in Korea. His last command was with MSTS in Seattle, and it was there in 1959 that he received The Maritime Man of the Year award for "His Invaluable Contributions Toward the Development and Promotion of Maritime Commerce and Port Progress on Puget Sound." He retired from the Navy in 1960, He later became Executive Vice President and Manager of the Bellingham Chamber of Commerce, a position he held through the mid-1960s. Adm. Lidstone was an avid fly fisherman and was one of the four founding members of the Fourth Corner Fly Fishing Club. He was a senior member of the Bellingham Rotary Club and a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Adm. Lidstone is survived by his wife Betty Musser Lidstone; his daughters Nancy Pickford of Bellingham and Judith Fowler of Atlanta; and his sisters Helen Scarpino of Bellevue, WA and Irvine McGowan of Coronado, CA. He is also survived by his five granddaughters, four great granddaughters, and four great grandsons. Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 1997 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Graveside services will be held Monday, April 7, 1997 at Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

LIEN, Allen W. "Al" passed away peacefully, December 2, 2006 at his home, of cancer. He was born March 12, 1931 in Bellingham and lived his entire life in Bellingham. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1949 and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Al started his career working for Pacific Fruit and Produce in Bellingham for 10 years then worked as a mover for Bekins in Bellingham finally owning and driving truck for Bellingham Transfer Heavy Hauling started in the early 197's. He is survived by his wife, Gwen (Workman) Lien of 53 years; daughter Alesha (Troy) Moody; son Jeff (Colleen) Lien; daughter Beth (John) Barron; grandchildren Lisa, Rosie, Chrissy, Jeremiah, Jesse, Brad, Tim and four great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Al's Life will be held at "The Shop" in Bellingham on Sunday, December 17, 2006 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Dec 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LIFFENGREN, Doris, of Bellingham, passed away at True Nature Adult Care Home in Ferndale on Tuesday, October 28, 1997 at the age of 94. Visitation will be at Gillies Funeral Home on Sunday from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Monday from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of Greenacres Memorial Park on Monday at 1:00 p.m. with Revs. Eric Schulze and Elmer VanderPloeg officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres. Mrs. Liffengren was born in Goruin, Minn. on February 7, 1903, a daughter of David and Amanda Sanderson Strunk. She was raised in South Dakota and attended Colorado Springs Community College graduating with a degree in nursing in Pierre, South Dakota. In Rapid City, SD on July 17, 1934, she was married to Oscar Liffengren and they moved to Lynden in 1937 where they operated a dairy farm on the H Street Road for many years. Doris was the night charge nurse at the former County Hospital and worked as charge nurse for the Christian Rest Home in Lynden and the rest home in Ferndale. She loved to read and crochet and she and Oscar were members of the "Good Sam Club." She was active in the First Reformed Church in her earlier years. She moved to Bellingham about 4 years ago. Her husband passed away in 1995 and she is survived by her son, Robert Liffengren and wife Cindy of Bellingham; daughter Annette VanDeZande of Bend, OR; 5 grandchildren, Roger VanDeZande of Brookings, OR, Sean Liffengren, U.S. Navy, San Diego, CA, Vicki Dunkan, Hillsboro, OR, Lauri Velasquez of Lynnwood and Shari VanDeZande of Mount Lake Terrace, 5 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Lucille Liffengren of S. Dakota and nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded death by 1 brother and daughter-in-law Linda Liffengren. Services and arrangements are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden.

LIGHTHEART, Mary Lucille (Boyd), age 80 of Lynden, WA passed away at St. Francis nursing home on Wed., Oct. 29, 1997. She was born Oct. 17, 1917 to Charles M. and Lucille (Kibler) Boyd in Wolcott, CO. Mary worked in positions in West Virginia, Michigan and Washington State. She had lived in Bellevue, Ferndale and in Raspberry Ridge in Lynden. Survived by her husband Douglas D. Lightheart of the family home; step-son, Mark D. Lightheart of Jackson, MI; brother Eugene Boyd of Phoenix, AZ; sisters, Evelyn Bowman and Lee Carr both of Boise, ID. At Mrs. Lightheart's request, there will be no service. Greenacres Funeral Home.

LIKKEL, Gert, Early Wednesday morning, July 4th, (2007) Jesus welcomed Gert Likkel into His perfect fellowship with great rejoicing, making her healthy and whole. We rejoice with her as she is now delighting in His redemption. Wise mother, generous sister, and compassionate friend, Gert was born March 24, 1926 to James and Jennie Roosma on a homestead on the Benson Road. Her life was full, rich and a balance of heartache and joy. Servant and encourager of all, Mom loved living and those with whom she shared her journey. All who knew her shared a hearty laugh, a cup of coffee or a long talk with Mom at some time in their relationship with her. She was a genuinely interested conversationalist who made so many feel at ease. Hard-working and strong, she was a support and help to husband David on a dairy farm in Everson where they raised seven children. Her energy was nearly boundless as she canned, gardened, sewed and cooked while also helping with farm chores. She and David loved to have people in for coffee-time and occasionally concocted practical jokes. Especially fun for her to recall were her years playing volleyball with church friends or riding horses with the Nooksack Valley Trail Riders. In addition to traveling to 48 states, she and Dad traced the pioneer's Washington route west on horseback. She recounted aching muscles, campfires and covered wagons in which was a particularly precious trip that fit with her adventurous spirit. Ever busy, Mom participated in Lynden Christian's Mother's Club, her church's Sunday School programs, VBS and most any function or church-sponsored event. When her kids were grown, she pitched in on numerous projects at their homes as they grew and had families of their own. She also attended many games, concerts and 4-H events that involved her precious grandkids. Truly a woman after God's own heart, Mom led and attended countless Bible studies, including many fulfilling years with Bible Study Fellowship. A true lover of people, Mom happily volunteered for St. Joseph Hospital and Hospice of Whatcom County. Losing her oldest son in Vietnam made her a Gold Star Mother. Her heart's most earnest desire was that all her children and grandchildren know Christ and for that she prayed faithfully, even expanding her circle to include other loved ones. Besides the untimely deaths of her mother; son, Duane; husband, David and great-granddaughter Seraphine; Mom was pre-deceased by her father; brothers, Clarence, Frank, Edward, Jacob, Peter, Bill and John; sisters, Kate and Effie; and brother-in-law, Calvin Likkel. She is survived by sons, Ken (Pam) Likkel; Fred (Sue) Likkel, both of Lynden; daughters, Nancy Zylstra, Sally (Mike) Engels, Joan (Rick) VanderGiessen all of Lynden, and Luanne (Dean) DeBoer of Custer. Also 24 loved and adored grandchildren, and 13 beautiful great-grandchildren. Sisters, Harriet (Elmer) Kaemingk, Bertha (Frank) Monks, and Lena (Marv) Kok and brother, Eugene (Elsie) Roosma; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill Bode of Lynden, Roger (Bernita) Likkel of Battle Creek, MI, Ivan (Kay) Likkel, Stan (Lois) Likkel of Takysie Lake, BC, Lorraine (Bud) Brouwer of Bellingham; Millie Likkel, Johanna Roosma, Frieda (John) Nyland all of Lynden, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

LINCOLN, Kenneth Craig - Visitation for Kenneth Craig Lincoln of 2984 Plymouth Drive will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Church of the Assumption with Rev. Woody McAllister officiating. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Lincoln died at home Sunday, Oct. 15, 1995. He was 81. Born April 12, 1914, to Oscar and Alta Craig Lincoln in Rouleau, Saskatchewan, Canada, he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. He married Maxine Jolly in 1956. Mr. Lincoln worked at 3-M Co. for many years. A member of Church of the Assumption, he enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, quilting and music. He also was a member of the Canadian Legion. He was preceded in death by a grandson. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Corey Lincoln and Brian Lincoln, both of Bellingham; daughters Maureen Klever of Bellingham, Renee Akins of Whidbey Island and Marlene Nernburg and Brenda Coulter, both of Canada; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

LINCOLN, Maxine Jean, 74 of Bellingham, passed away July 29, 2001 at St. Joseph Hospital. Maxine was born January 18, 1927 in Los Angeles, CA to William and Marie (Parker) Jolly. She came to Bellingham October 1983 and was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, cooking, canning, gardening, collecting cookbooks and loved cats. She was an avid reader. She taught school in Indian Hill, Saskatchewan during the 1940's and was a past-member of the Scotch Club and the Polish National Alliance. She was preceded in death by her sister, Rosemary Ullyott, of Saskatchewan and her grandson, Mark J. Lincoln. Survivors are her two sons, Corey and his wife Teresa Lincoln of Bellingham and Brian Lincoln of Idaho two daughters, Maureen Lincoln of Bellingham and Renee and husband Christ Akins of Whidbey Island, four sisters Genevive Freeman of CA, Marina Dell of Abbotsford, B.C., Patsy Kozack of Saskatchewan and Judith Ottardo of CA seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday followed by a Prayer Service in the Jerns Funeral Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by Father Jay DeFolco, will be held 10 a.m. Friday, August 3, 2001, in the Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-site Crematorium.

LINDENSTRUTH, Ruth - Funeral services for Miss Ruth Lindenstruth, aged 15 years, beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lindenstruth, who passed away at the family home, 1815 I street, Friday afternoon, August 28, (1931), after several months' illness, were held at the Broadway United Presbyterian church this afternoon, Monday August 31, with the Rev. Leonard L. Gaylord, pastor, officiating. Interment followed in the family plot in Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of the Homer Mark Mortuary. Honorary bearers were Miss Elizabeth Cozier, Miss Katherine Moss, Miss Ruth Elsie Lyle, Miss Barbara Rogers, Miss Helen Masten and Miss Evelyn Hurlbert. Active bearers Lawrence Keyes, Sterling Keyes, Hamilton Morrow, Robert Schield, Stanley Norwick and Glen Cox.

LINDER, Lynn G. – A memorial service for Lynn G. Linder of Bellingham will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel at Jones-Moles Funeral Home, with the Rev. Harold Minkler officiating. Mr. Linder died Monday, March 13, 2000, in Seattle. He was 48. Born Aug 12, 1951, to John F. and Betty A. (Woody) Linder in Sedro-Woolley, he graduated from Centralia High School and attended Skagit Valley and Bellingham Technical colleges. Mr. Linder worked as a transmission specialist for many local companies for 23 years. An avid movie buff, he enjoyed fishing and camping and his gun collection. Survivors include his daughter Amy Linder of Seattle and sons Jarrod Linder and Gary Richards, both of Bellingham. (From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Mar 2000)

LINDQUIST, Robert "Bob" age 63, of Bellingham, passed away February 7, 2007 during his weekly Wednesday Night Trail Ride with the Mt. Baker Bicycle Club. Robert was born on July 21, 1943 in Illinois. He graduated from High School in California and joined the Navy. He graduated with a degree in mathematics from Western Washington University after attending college in Santa Barbara, CA. Robert was a mapmaker, specializing in recreation and biking maps. One of his most recent and recognized maps was a self-published Bellingham- Whatcom County Bicycle Map. Bicycling was the love of his life including Oregon Coast Trips and local trips. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Suit of Bellingham; son Erik Lindquist of Bellingham, WA; brother Ron Lindquist of Chicago, IL and numerous cousins. A Celebration of Robert's Life will begin at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, February 10, 2007 with the Mt. Baker Bicycle club Doughnut Ride and proceeding to Westford's Broadway Hall at 10 a.m. for a Celebration of Life; bicycle attire is appropriate.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Feb 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson

LINDSAY, Madelon Marie passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on June 25, 2007, in Bellingham, WA. She was born February 18, 1936 to Herman B. and Dorothy (Chance) Jacobs in Bay City, Tillamook, Oregon. She attended Riverdale Grade School, Tillamook Catholic High School, and Nestucca Union High School in Cloverdale, Oregon, remaining close to her fellow "Bobcats" and always looking forward to reunions. In 1957, Madelon graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Portland, where she met and married Richard Lindsay, her loving husband of 49 years. They moved to Pullman, where she worked as an obstetric nurse. In 1961 they moved to Bellingham, where they would make their home for 46 years and their family would grow to eight children and sixteen grandchildren. Madelon continued her nursing career in geriatrics. She was passionate about nursing and cared deeply about all of her patients and their families. She was especially gifted comforting those bridging life and afterlife. Madelon had a beautiful heart, overflowing with an indescribable generosity that touched countless lives. Her passions also included her cherished children and grandchildren, as well as all of their friends, who would come over to visit with her, many feeling like she was a mother and true friend to them, one and all. She loved to travel with her family to Hawaii, Europe, Rock Island, B.C., and the Oregon Coast. She also loved to share her happy memories of Tillamook – catching crawdads, working on the dairy farm, and listening to her father play the fiddle. She loved music and dancing throughout her life. Preceded in death by her father and two brothers, Jerry and Bernie, Madelon is survived by her children: Jeffrey (Sonja) Lindsay, Layne (Dale) Holt, Janine (Bruce) Parker, Lisa (Dave) Johnson, all of Bellingham, Matthew (Julie) Lindsay of Chehalis, Laura Lindsay (Shawn Scott) of Austin, TX, Kristin (Michael) Stollov of Brier, WA, and Heidi Lindsay of Seattle; grandchildren Landon, Kramer, Jara, and Larissa Lindsay; Dani Lindsay; Alex and Paul Parker; Austin Lindsay-Oakley, Oliver and Luke Scott and Chad Tiffany; Dalaynie Holt; Lindsay and Jeremy Johnson; Natalie and Keenan Stollov; her 95-year-old mother Dorothy Jacobs of Tillamook, OR; seven sisters: Lois, Carol, Elaine, Therese, Myra, Ruth and Barbie; and six brothers: Jim, Don, Phil, Ray, Vic, and Steve. Madelon the daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, will be missed by all those who were blessed to know her. Memorial Services will be at 12 Noon on Thursday, July 12, in the Bayview Chapel at the funeral home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Jun 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LINDSAY, Sherwood E. "Gene" died Wednesday, November 26, 1997, in Bellingham, WA. He was born in Seattle on June 28, 1912, to Sherwood Coleman and Lillian Augusta Lindsay. He was 85 and a 50-year County resident. He attended Lafayette Grade School and West Seattle High School. A member of the West Side Presbyterian Church, Gene was also a member and Patrol Leader of Boy Scouts of America, Troop 285. He attended the University of Washington and worked for Ford, Bacon, and Davis during the Depression. He did inventory work and was a Senior Record Clerk, Tabulator, Associate Field Engineer, and Draftsman for Puget Sound Power and Light Co. In 1940, Gene became a Distribution Supervisor in Lynden; in 1962, he returned to Bellingham as Senior Distribution Engineer and retired in 1976. Gene was dedicated to public service; he was active in Kulshan Kiwanis for more than 30 years. He was also a member of Christ the King Koinonia Group at First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife Imogene, of the family home; daughters, Wendy and husband Dwane Snook of Bellingham, Judy and husband Steve Eaton of Richland, OR, and Kathleen Suzanne and husband Lowell Graham of Alexandria, VA; 3 granddaughters, Sabrina Owsley Snook and Julie and Leah Word; and grandson Tyler Snook. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. December 1, 1997, at First Presbyterian Church with the Reverend David Murphy officiating. Private burial at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

LINDSEY, Charles M. - One of the county's oldest settlers, Charles M. Lindsey, died Tuesday (March 14, 1944) in a Bellingham hospital at the age of 74. He had been a resident of Blaine seventy years and in 1933 was awarded the Neterer cup at the Old Settlers' association annual reunion. Mr. Lindsey is survived by his widow, Willnetta, of Blaine; a daughter, Brabazon, of Hollywood, Calif.; four sons, Raymond, of Blaine; Derril, of Southern California; Delbert, present address unknown, and Pucker, on a minesweeper in the South Pacific; two brothers, Baker, of Seattle, and Fred, of Vancouver, B.C.; a sister, Eva Root, of Marysville, Wash.; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The body is resting at the McKinney funeral home here with funeral plans awaiting word from relatives.

LINDSEY, David C. passed into eternal life on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at the age of 63. He was born April 3, 1944 in Longview, WA. His parents, Margaret and Joaquin "Bud" Lindsey preceded David in death. He is survived by his son, David J. (D. J.) Lindsey; daughter Michelle Lindsey; granddaughter Brianna Lindsey; grandsons Cameron Singh and Oscar Benitez; sister Dianna Torrico; and his dog C. J. David was a member of Garden Street United Methodist Church, Boy Scouts, and the Laborer's Union. He enjoyed family outings, including hiking and camping and loved racing mini sprint cars and driving to Arizona. David's other interests included watching pro wrestling and the Mariners, collecting coins, and rescuing pets. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Garden Street United Methodist Church.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Jul 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LINDSEY, Margaret Anna - A memorial service for Margaret Anna Lindsey of 3911 Broad St. will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Garden Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Leslie Ann Knight officiating. Mrs. Lindsey died at home Thursday, March 20, 1977. She was 83. Born April 17, 1913, to James and Margaret Kaylor Bowers in Stanwood, she lived in Whatcom County for 75 years. A 1929 graduate of Harmony High School, she also graduated from Bellingham Normal School and received an education degree from Western Washington State College. She married Joaquin "Bud" Lindsey on June 14, 1937, in Bellingham. Mrs. Lindsey taught in several schools in Whatcom County. She was a member of Garden Street United Methodist Church, Bellingham Theater Guild and Cascade Wilderness Club. She served as Girl Scout leader and trainer and Cub Scout den mother, and volunteered at Workshop for the Handicapped. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, baking, hiking, bird watching and camping. Survivors include her husband of the family home, son David Lindsey of Bellingham, daughter Dianna Lindsey-Torrico of Bellingham, brothers James Bowers of Boerne, Texas, and Paul Bowers of Cupertino, Calif., two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

LINGBLOOM-HASKELL, Alta – A memorial service for Alta Mae Lingbloom-Haskell will start at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Northside Community Church. Mrs. Lingbloom-Haskell died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in Bellingham. She was 83. Born March 27, 1917 to Alvin and Effie (Detweiler) Snyder in Edmonton, Alberta, she attended Simpson Bible College. A member of Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, she retired from Bellingham School District after many years as a secretary at Alderwood Elementary School. She moved to Bellingham and she married Carl A. Lingbloom in 1940. He died in 1991. She married Raymond E. Haskell in 1995. Survivors include her husband; daughter Carolyn Mullenix of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sons Ken Lingbloom and Rick Lingbloom, both of Bellingham; four stepchildren; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Nov 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LINN, Ralph Norman - A graveside service for Ralph Norman Linn of Blaine will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Ed Taves officiating. Mr. Linn died Saturday, June 21, 1997. He was 72. Born Sept. 19, 1924, to Alfred and Blanche Nims Linn in Seattle, he lived in Whatcom County for 12 years. Mr. Linn served in the Army during World War II. A member of the Orchard Grange, he enjoyed photography. Survivors include brother George Linn of Blaine.

LIPSKY, Janice Clark, 81, made her transition on December 13, 2006, at her home in Lynden. Janice was born on May 18, 1925 and raised in West Seattle with her sister and two brothers. She graduated from West Seattle High School in 1943. In 1944 she married Garth A. Lipsky at West Seattle Christian Church. Janice is survived by two daughters, Kathy L. Shadrick, Carol L. Essick and partner Starr Johnson of Lynden; her brother Bob (Charlotte) Clark of West Seattle; two grandchildren Jennifer (Keith) Deshaies of Lynden and Bryan Essick of Seattle; and two great-grandchildren, Jake and Tessa Jones of Lynden. Jan spent 30 happy years serving in the King County council of Camp Fire Girls. She was awarded the national Luther Halsey Gulick Award for her service. For 35 years. Jan and Garth owned and operated their own business, L & O Distributing, Inc. in Seattle. Upon their retirement they moved to Sandy Point near Ferndale where they enjoyed many fishing and boating excursions. Jan was a very active and supportive member of Woodside Spiritual Center. A Celebration of Jan's Life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2007 at the Woodside Spiritual Center, Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Dec 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LITTLE, Blanche G. of Marysville, a former Whatcom county resident and schoolteacher, died Wednesday (28 Aug 1985) in a Bellingham hospital. She was 84. She was born May 22, 1901, in Bryant, Wash., and came to the Laurel area when she was six months old with her parents, Bradford and Mary Slack. She graduated from Meridian High School and Western Washington College of Education. She was a teacher at North Bellingham, Harmony and Custer elementary schools, and also taught and served as elementary school librarian in a number of Washington communities. Her teaching career spanned more than 40 years. She and her husband, Merrel, lived in and near Bellingham for many years. They lived in Eastern Washington for several years in the 1950s before returning to Snohomish. In 1975 they moved to Marysville. Mrs. Little retired in 1964. She was interested in homemaking and gardening, and was active in veterans' affairs. She was a member of VFW Post 1585 Auxiliary 1173 in Snohomish, where she served as chaplain. She attended the United Methodist Church in Marysville. Besides her husband of 64 years, she is survived by a son, Royal Little of Yakima, two granddaughters; and a great-grandson. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery, with the Rev. Wayne Francis officiating.

LITTLE, Margaret Dorothy, age 39 of Clipper, passed away in a local hospital Monday, April 21, (1947). Mrs. Little had been a resident of this community all of her life and leaves to survive her husband, Grant; one daughter, Marie, and one son, Jack, all at home; parents Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Fekety, of Maple Falls; one sister, Mrs. Pauline Weatherby, of Sumas, and one brother, Joseph, of Maple Falls. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. L. E. Spencer, of Acme, Thursday, April 24, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Van Zandt Cemetery.

LITTLE, Renee L. - A visitation for Renee L. Little of Lynden will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Lynden United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Willem Romeijn officiating. Burial will follow at Monumenta Cemetery. Mrs. Little died at her home Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 of complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease). She was 44. Born in Renton on August 29, 1955, to James and Jean (Burt) Marenakos, she graduated from Lake Washington High School in 1973. Mrs. Little worked as an administrative assistant for the King County Fire District 25 and then Renton following their merger, and also was secretary for the King County Fire Commissioners Association. She married Thomas Little on Sept. 17, 1989, and they moved to Lynden in 1998. Mrs. Little was a member of the United Methodist Church and also served as church treasurer. She enjoyed writing poetry and shopping for antiques. She is survived by her husband, daughter Chelsea and son Trevor of the family home mother Jean Griffiths of Monroe father Jim Marenakos of Connecticut sister Debra Crozier of Monroe and numerous other relatives.

LITTLEFIELD, Louis August - J. A. Littlefield, aged 50 years, died at his home at Deming yesterday (March 27, 1908) forenoon, death resulting from the effects of a fall several months ago while engaged in carpenter work. Mr. Littlefield is survived by his wife, four sons and four daughters. The funeral is to be held from the residence Sunday, interment to be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery at Deming under the direction of W. H. Mock & Sons.
(From The Morning Reveille, March 28, 1908)

LITTON, Ronald C. - A memorial service for Ronald C. Litton of Bellingham, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Cornwall Park Church of God with the Rev. Bob Marvel officiating. His ashes will be placed in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Litton died at home Thursday, July 31, 1997. He was 56. Born Jan. 11, 1941, in Los Angeles, he lived in Whatcom County for 20 years. Mr. Litton worked for Sound Beverage Distributors of Bellingham. He enjoyed his work, gardening and his pets. Survivors include his wife, Helen, of the family home; stepchildren, Bryan Messick, Cara Benchwick, Tara Wright, Michael Brown, Craig Brown and Jeffery Brown, all of Bellingham; and brother Larry Smith of Burien.

LLOYD, Charles E. - A memorial funeral service for Charles E. Lloyd of Lynden will be at 2:30 pm Saturday at Open Door Fellowship Seventh-day Adventist Church in Lynden, with the Rev. Rick McEdwards officiating. Mr. Lloyd died Monday, March 13, 2000 at his home. He was 84. Born Jan 6, 1916, to Chester and Eliza (Clark) Lloyd in Tumwater, he grew up there. On Oct 5, 1941, he married Marion Bent in Olympia. Mr. Lloyd worked as a janitor for the North Thurston School District. He moved to Whatcom County in 1988. Mr. Lloyd was a member of Open Door Fellowship Seventh-day Adventist Church of Lynden. He was an avid gardener. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Ralph Lloyd of Lynden and Russell Lloyd of Helena, Calif; daughters Carolyn Lloyd of Ferndale, Nadine Abbot of Lynden, Virginia Johnson of Abbotsford, BC and Joyce Norman of Bend, Ore; brothers C. Stanley Lloyd of Estacada, Ore, and Curtis Lloyd of Rainier, Ore; sister Alice Lloyd of Lynden; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden. (From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Mar 2000)

LOCHRIE, Edward Douglas "Punk" January 21, 1957 – January 22, 2007 Our beloved son, father, husband and brother left us for his cabin in the sky. He was born in Whatcom County and lived here until after he left school, then he lived in the Winthrop and Twisp area. Punk was a great son, a good husband and a great dad to his two girls. He has left us with a hole in our hearts that can never be replaced, but we know he is watching over us. He went into logging in and around the Methow Valley and helly logging around the country. He settled in Buckley, WA, and continued his logging career. His pleasure on every job was to coax the ravens down to eat out of his hands. Most of his lunches went to feed his birds. He loved the woods, even when he was up to his armpits in snow. As long as he had some handknitted socks from his mom, he was happy. He leaves behind his mom June Lochrie and a wonderful man, Fred Vaughn, whom he adopted as his dad; his wife Leslie, whom he had been married to for 29 years; his two beautiful daughters, Shanna Faith and Sunny June; his two sisters Faith Imes, Linda Lou Lochrie; two brothers Leslie Lee Lochrie and Shawn McGregor Lochrie; many nieces and nephews; and his two cats, Hondo and Rocky. Punk loved the outdoors and loved to go fishing and camping with his family – that's when he was the happiest. Memorial services will be held Jan 28, 2007, at 1 p.m. at the Buckley Hall. Come casually dressed, rigging would be great. We will miss you, son, but I know you are around us. So long for now, From Your Loving Family.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 26 Jan 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LOCKE, Martin S. passed away Thursday, December 23, 2004 at his home in Ferndale. Martin was born March 17, 1917 in Brockton, MA to Harvey and Florence (Parsons) Locke. He married Marjorie McKinnon January 2, 1943 in Bellingham. He served three years in the Army during WWII and is a life member of the VFW #1585 and Elks #194. He retired form Western Washington University Transport Services Department in 1979. He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and two sisters. He is survived by his wife Marjorie; children: Randy and wife Lola, Terry and wife Susan, and Patti; ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and sister Edna. Greenacres-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

LOCKERBY, Timothy Paul, 56, died at home on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 in an accident in his welding shop. He was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. He ran Lockerby Welding in his shop at home for over 30 years. He greatly enjoyed his work, his customers and the many challenges they presented him with. He loved fishing, gardening, and numerous outdoor activities. Tim also gave freely of his time and expertise to his community and his many friends and neighbors. He is survived by his wife Jean of over 32 years, his sisters Jody, Liz, Rose and his brother Jim McClintock plus numerous other family members. A celebration service of his full and happy life will be held at the Joshua Vanderyacht Memorial Park in Van Zandt on June 4, 2006 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. All of his family and friends are welcome to share memories and wish him good bye.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 31 May 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LOCKHART, Russell A., 88 died Sunday, Oct. 18, 1992, at St. Joseph Hospital. Memorial services were scheduled to be held at 2:30 p.m. today at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church with the Rev. James Stender officiating. He was born Aug. 21, 1904 in Edison, Wash., to Silas and Elizabeth Lockhart. A graduate of Marysville High School, he attended the University of Washington. Mr. Lockhart married Margaret Norman on June 20, 1928, in Everett. For 25 years they owned and operated a farm in southern Bellingham. He was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and enjoyed traveling, gardening and taking in the local scenery. Survivors include his wife; daughter Janet Lockhart of Bellingham; brother George Lockhart and Clarence Lockhart of Bellingham; sister Ruth Gonhue of Coupeville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

LOEWEN, Gertrude - Visitation for Gertrude Loewen will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Thursday at Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Enterprise Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 12:30 p.m. at the Birch Bay Bible Community Church of the Mennonite with the Rev. Jim Totzke officiating. Mrs. Loewen died Saturday, Aug. 30, 1997. She was 79. Born April 6, 1918, to John and Gertrude Peters, she married Frank Loewen on July 19, 1936, in Newport. Mrs. Loewen lived in Deer Park and Spokane before moving to Custer in 1942. A homemaker, she worked on the family's chicken farm and raised strawberries and raspberries. Mrs. Loewen was a charter member of the Glendale Mennonite Church and enjoyed reading through the Bible every year, visiting and singing to sick community members and writing cards as a ministry. She also enjoyed reading and playing the piano and board games. Survivors include sons Harold Loewen of Kenai, Alaska, and Frank Loewen of Shoreline; daughters Frances Duim of Alderwood Manor, Shirley Cornelsen of Snohomish and Mary Barnes of Shoreline; sisters Anna Ostling of Everett, Katherine Hiebert of Newport, Marie Watt of Phoenix and Eva Temple of Rio Dell, Calif.; and other relatives. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

LOGAN, Bessie Viola, age 79 of Bellingham, died October 16, 1997 at Almost Home Adult Care of Bellingham. She was born December 27, 1917 in Carterville, Missouri to Neal and Jean (Beck) Conrad. Bessie, with her family moved to Maple Falls in 1923 and then to Bellingham in 1936. On September 13, 1939, she married Matthew Logan in Bellingham. Bessie was active in the Senior Center and enjoyed reading, hand work, sewing, embroidery and ceramics. Preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Logan; sisters, Ruth Jergenson, and Jessie Leavitt. Survived by her son, Robert Logan and his wife Kathy of Bellingham; sister, June Stiglitz of Santa Rosa, CA, and Shirley Robinson of Bellingham; grandchildren, Anthony Logan, Teresa Logan, Bridget Tait and Sean Logan; great-grandchildren, Devin and Brenna. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Westford Funeral Home. Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 1997.

LOGG, Cathy A. (1949-2007) A memorial service for Cathy A. Logg of Bellingham will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb 17 at Brigid Collins House, corner of Holly and Garden streets. A potluck reception will follow (location provided at the service). Cathy died Feb 7, 2007, in Bellingham. She was born Cathy Arlene Vander Poel on Feb 3, 1949 to Cornelius Eugene Vander Poel Jr. and Helen Genevieve Pratt in St. Petersburg, Fla. Cathy served three years with the U.S. Marine Corps as an aviation controller at El Toro Air Station in Santa Ana, Ca., where she met and married George Logg. She was honorably discharged with the rank of Lance Corporal (LCpl). She later went on to manage two restaurants in Port Townsend, while earning her Associate of Arts Degree from Peninsula College. Anyone acquainted with Cathy knew first-hand that she was a great story teller with a warm and caring personality. She put her writing talents and inquisitive nature to good use when she moved to Sequim and began working as a freelance writer for the Port Townsend Leader and the Peninsula Daily News in the late 1970s and early 1980s. She later moved back to Port Townsend to manage the Peninsula Daily News office. In 1988, Cathy moved to Bellingham and joined the staff at The Bellingham Herald, where she covered the police beat and other general assignment sorties. She won numerous awards, including a first- place Society of Professional Journalists Excellence in Journalism Competition award in social issues for stories on domestic violence. The Washington Press Association presented her with Communicator of Excellence Awards, including first-place for continuing news coverage, second place for her reporting of a downtown fire and her continuing coverage of a cheating ring at Lummi Casino and third-place for her continuing coverage of a hate crime at a migrant camp in Whatcom County. Her reporting on human rights abuses earned her one of the first annual awards from the Whatcom Human Rights Task Force in 1997. Cathy moved to Marysville in 1999 and joined The Everett Herald where she covered the police beat and later the cities of Marysville and Lake Stevens and also the Tulalip Tribes. She returned to Bellingham in the fall of 2006 to be with family and friends. Cathy is survived by her son Bryon Logg of Bellingham; former husband George Logg of Port Townsend; granddaughters Selena Logg, 15, and Diana Logg, 13, and their mother Disa Marnesdottr, all of Bellevue; brothers Wayne (and wife Marie) Vander Poel of Pinellaspark, Fla, Kenneth Vander Poel of Atlanta, Ga., and Gene Vander Poel (whereabouts unknown); and numerous other family members and friends. "We will miss your loving nature and devotion to family and friends, your stories of humor and adventure, your nurturing and creative nature, your place at the table during card games, your presence and skill at the dart board and your support through all of life's curve balls."
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Feb 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LOHSE, Helen G. Barr of 1200 Lincoln St. died Sunday, June 29, 1997, at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. She was 83. At her request, no service will be held. Her ashes will be placed in Greenacres Memorial Park. Born Oct. 2, 1913, in Watertown, S.D., she was a local resident since 1940. Mrs. Lohse worked as a department store manager in Olympia. She enjoyed knitting and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, in 1977. Survivors include brother Earl Barr Jr. of Bellingham.

LOMSDALEN, Margaret I., 78, of Bellingham and formerly of Ferndale, died Saturday, March 4, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital. At her request, no service will be held. Born Oct 29, 1921, in Chambers, Neb., to William H. and Margaret (Davis) Russ, she worked as an office clerk at Imhof's Feed and as a checker at the Farmer's Market. A Whatcom County resident for more than 60 years, Mrs. Lomsdalen was a member of B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 194. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping and playing cards. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Eugene "Dick" Lomsdalen. Survivors include brother-in-law Russell Graves of Ferndale, and nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral home and Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LONBORG, Agnes, age 57, of 1509 E. Victor, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, June 14, (1959). Mrs. Lonberg had resided in Bellingham for the past 21 years. Survivors are two sons, Earl, of Elma and Dewey of Bellingham; six daughters, Mrs. William Crissinger, of Crown Point, Indiana, Mrs. James Holland, of Bellingham, Mrs. Jack Patterson, of Walla Walla, Mrs. Gordon White, of Ferndale, Mrs. Eugene La Fleur, of Tacoma, and Mrs. Julius Adlestein, of St. Louis, Missouri; two brothers, Chris Schultz, of Anacortes and Elmer Schultz of Northfield, Minnesota; 27 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Menk, of Madison Lake, Minn., and Mrs. Violet Fullner, of Sedro-Woolley. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conduction Friday, June 19 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

LONGBRAKE, Marie Kink, age 71 of Bellingham died September 22, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born August 10, 1926 in Bellingham, WA to Paul and Mary (Evich) Kink. Marie graduated from Bellingham High School in 1944. She married Mark Longbrake Dec. 22, 1970 in Blaine, WA. She lived a lifetime in Bellingham with the exception of five years (1970-1976) when they lived in the Philippines. Mrs. Longbrake was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. She was an avid shopper, a sports fan of the Mariners, Seahawks and Sonics and enjoyed crocheting and knitting. Preceded in death by her husband, Mark Longbrake in 1981; brothers, Peter and Richard (Dick) Kink. Survived by her sister, Victoria Oakes of Bellingham; brother, Mitchell Kink of Bellingham; daughter, Mary Louise and husband Ron Morley of Cloverdale, B.C.; son, James Paul Carpenter and wife Jackie of Bellingham; daughter Ann Marie Longbrake of Bellingham; seven grandchildren, Michael and Shannon Grevatt, James (J.J.) and Sasha Carpenter, Carrie Marie Carpenter, Andrew Carpenter, and Jessica Greene; two great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Prayer vigil will be held at Westford Funeral Home 5:00 p.m. Wed. September 24, 1997. Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 12:15 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 1997. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

LOOKER, Lorna Grant passed away Mon. Mar. 7, 2005. She was born Jan. 8, 1934 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Edith Dorothy Melvin (White), of Glasgow, Scotland and William Grant Melvin of Aberdeen, Scotland. Lorna graduated from Vancouver Normal School in 1955 and was a school teacher in Prince Rupert and Kitimat, B.C. and later received her A.T.C.M. from the Royal Toronto Conservatory of Music. On Aug. 27, 1957 Lorna married Derek Arthur Looker in Terrace, B.C. Lorna was a talented musician who passed her love of music to many children and others, by teaching piano lessons and playing at many weddings and services. Lorna enjoyed sharing her musical gift as organist and choir director at the United Church of Ferndale for many years and was a lay minister and presented many sermons to the congregation where she and Derek have been active members for 39 years. Lorna and Derek enjoyed many trips to Scotland and England where she pursued her interest in genealogy which revealed new family members and interesting historical family facts. Lorna is survived by her loving husband Derek of 48 years; sons Dan, and Doug and wife Teresa Looker of Ferndale; sister Flora and husband Albert Brunink of Tsawwassen, B.C.; brother Robert Melvin of Bellingham; grandchildren, Barry and wife Punky Oxford of Ferndale, Bryce Oxford of Antioch, CA; great-grandchild Barry Marc Oxford III of Ferndale and many beloved sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Helen McCammack for all your love, help, and support you gave Mum and our family. A memorial service will be held Sat. March 19 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Church of Ferndale by Reverend Heather Seman.

LOOMIS, Charles A., aged 81 years, passed away in a Bellingham hospital on Friday night, December [should say November] 26, after a stay of six days, having been confined to his home here for sometime before going to the hospital. Mr. Loomis had been a resident of Blaine for the past 47 years and had engaged in store business most of that time. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Purdy & McKinney Chapel, and Rev. Bertram Robins of the Methodist Church officiated. Mrs. Harriett Owen was at the piano and favorite hymns were rendered by Blake Bedell. Surviving is a niece, Mrs. Harold Wallman, of Los Angeles, Calif. The floral offerings were very beautiful and old friends gathered at the Chapel. Cremation followed in Bellingham.
(From The Blaine Journal, December 2, 1937) Submitted by John Rauch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

LOOMIS, Laura Ernystine, age 34, of 2516 G Street, passed away in a local hospital Monday, July 1, (1946). Miss Loomis had resided in this community for the past 26 years and was a member of the First Congregational Church. Surviving relatives are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Loomis, at home; one sister, Mrs. Philip Cook, of Bellingham; two brothers, Clifford, of Bellingham, Vernon, of Arcata, Calif.; one nephew, Gordon of Bellingham, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where memorial services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun, Wednesday, July 3, at 7:30 p.m.

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LOPER, Edith Marie, age 86 of Bellingham, passed away January 17, 1998 at St. Francis Extended Health Care. Mrs. Loper was born August 31, 1911 in Orlando, Oklahoma, to James M. and Vida Clair (Caley) Unwin. She graduated from Mt. Baker High School, worked in the Scott and Hart Store in Everson and lived in California 35 years before moving to Bellingham in 1958. She enjoyed bird watching and cats. She is survived by her friends, Walt and Betty Nelmark of California; her cousins, Roy Lunger of Bellingham and Lt. Col. Ret. Virginia Caley of Seattle. A private family service will be held with Burial in the Hopewell Cemetery. The arrangements and services are under the direction of Jerns Funeral Chapel, Bellingham.

LOREEN, Helen K. - Visitation for Helen K. Loreen of Bellingham will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. A funeral willl be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Central Lutheran Church in Bellingham, with the Rev. Leonard Ericksen officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeside Cemetery. Mrs. Loreen died Saturday, July 3, 1999, at St. Francis Extended Health Care Center. She was 80. She was born Aug. 30, 1918, in Malta, Mont., to Rosenberg and Glena Olson. From Montana, the family moved to Pollock, S.D., where she graduated from high school. The family moved to Whatcom County in 1937. She married Malcolm "Mac" Loreen on Dec. 24, 1939. He died in 1989. Mrs. Loreen worked as a clerk at Hansen's Market in Sumas, then at J. C. Penney Co. Inc. in Lynden and at Hilda's in Everson. A member of Clearbrook Lutheran Church and then Central Lutheran Church, she enjoyed gardening and also playing games with her friends at Willows Retirement Apartments, where she lived for nine years. Besides her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Bonnie, in 1953. Survivors include sons Jim Loreen of Bellingham and Jerry Loreen of Everett; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brothers Arnold Olson of Sumas, Orwin Olson of Bellingham, Glen Olson of Everson and Donald Olson of Olympia; sister Delores Ball of Bellingham; and numerous other relatives.

LOSO, Electa Louise passed away on February 22, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was a resident of Heritage House in Ferndale. She was born March 19, 1912, in Sioux City, Iowa, and lived most of her life in Southern California. She is survived by her son David Atkins and wife Si of Olympia, Washington, and her son Ted Atkins and wife Barbara of Ferndale, Washington, two granddaughters and three great-grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held in Olympia on March 19.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Mar 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LOVE, Cheryl Dee (Fuller), died Sat. Jan. 10, 1998 at Harborview Med Center, Seattle. Cheryl was born Jan. 1, 1949 in Bellingham to Lloyd and Julia Fuller. Cheryl graduated from Mt. Baker High School in 1967 and from Bellingham Beauty School in 1968. Cheryl is survived by her daughter, Allison Love; 2 grandsons in Kansas City, Kan.; 3 sisters, Maxine and Paul Tretteik of Sekia (Sekiu?), Joanne Jordon of Camano Island, Deanne & Carl Cain of Ferndale; 3 brothers, Vernon Aarstol, W. LeRoy and Sandy Fuller, Deming, Jack and Mary Fuller, San Diego, CA. Friends of the Fuller family are invited to LeRoy and Sandy Fullers at 2 p.m. Sat., Jan. 17, 1998.

LOVE, Gordon S. of Bellingham died Thursday, July 10, 1997. He was 69. At his request, no service will be held. Born Dec. 7, 1927, to Sidney and Lulu Mumm Love in Bellingham, he was a lifelong resident here. Mr. Love served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He enjoyed collecting and repairing tube radios. Survivors include sister Phyllis Davis of Ferndale, brother Norman Love of Bellingham and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

LOVELACE, Alfred, died Sunday evening (July 13, 1908) at his son's home, near this city, at the advanced age of 92 years and 5 months. He came to this city with his son Thomas, and family from Minnesota last March. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Mary Scofield, of Centralia, Wash., and two sons. The funeral will be held this afternoon at the Laurel school house at 10 o'clock. Interment will take place in Ten Mile cemetery under the direction of Undertaker Mack.
(From The Morning Reveille, July 14, 1908)

LOVELACE, Mildred "Vi" – Our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend Mildred Viola Lovelace, commonly known as "Vi" died late November 10, 2006 from complications due to heart surgery. She was born Oct 28, 1914 in Everson, WA the fourth child and only daughter of William and Albertina (Knudsen) Byrum. Having been raised on a farm on the South Pass Road in the east part of the County, in 1932 she graduated in one of the first high school classes of the newly formed Sumas-Nooksack School District. After graduation, she worked as an untrained home health care worker until her marriage in 1936 to George Lovelace. He died in 1976 after a car accident. Vi was a full time homemaker until her children graduated from high school. Then in her 40's, she returned to school, finishing at The Bellingham Vocational-Technical College (now BTC) with her LPN certificate in 1961. Her license, issued by the State of Washington shows that she passed her licensing exam with a score of 94%. After her training she worked as a pediatric nurse for the former St. Luke's Hospital until she took early retirement to care for her ailing mother. During her life she was very active in the Glen Echo Community Center, having attended the Glen Echo School as a child. Her life was centered around her family, friends, and current events. She was determined to survive long enough to see the results of the midterm election, and voted for the last time just a few days before her surgery. She is survived by her oldest son Bob (wife Kathryn) of Ferndale; her four grandchildren, Bobbi Frost (Richard) of Lynden, Rob Lovelace (Patti) of Ferndale, Cheryl (Randy) Matter of Bellingham, and Ken Lovelace, Bellingham; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her beloved son Roger Lovelace of Seattle, her special friend Ed Petersen and her four brothers George, William, Everett and Robert. At her request, there will be no formal funeral services. Instead, the family invites friends to join for a celebration of her life with food and beverages to be held Dec 9, 2006 from noon until 4 p.m. at the Glen Echo Community Center.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Nov 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LOVELL, Elizabeth, 24, died early Friday morning at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma. She had been battling leukemia since September and her weakened body was unable to fight any longer. Liz was born February 15, 1972 in Ypsilanti, MI and grew up in Bellingham. She graduated from Bellingham High School in 1990. She married in 1991 and worked with her husband, Barry, to build a loving home and precious family. Liz had an uncomplicated love for life. She loved tending her garden, sewing and reading. She found exhilaration in horseback riding and fulfillment in giving her time, energy and love to others. Above all, Liz enjoyed spending time with Barry, her husband and high school sweet-heart, as well as her two precocious little one, Tyler, 3, and Maegan, 18 months. Liz leaves a thousand memories to her family. Her husband, two young children, mother, two brothers, grandparents, and numerous cousins, aunts, uncles and relatives-in-law will always feel blessed by the time Liz shared with us. Services will be held Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 18th and Harris Streets in Fairhaven. Funeral arrangements will be handled by Westford Funeral Home.

LOWDEN, Robert L. - A memorial service for Robert L. Lowden, formerly of Bellingham, will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Sequim with the Rev. Dr. Roger W. Barr officiating. Mr. Lowden died Thursday, May 29, 1997, in Sequim. He was 62. Born June 26, 1934, to Donald and Lettie Carmichael Lowden in Indianapolis, Ind., he graduated from Gresham High School in Oregon and attended Oregon State University. He married Clarissa Perry and they moved to Bellingham to raise their three daughters. He married Nihla Archer on Oct. 24, 1976, in Bothell. A commercial fisher for more than 30 years, Mr. Lowden fished in Puget Sound and Bristol Bay, Alaska, and owned Seafood Shanty Restaurant & Fish Market in Seattle. He moved to Sequim in 1983. Mr. Lowden attended Trinity United Methodist Church and was a member of Bonsai Club of Sequim and Puget Sound Gillnet Association. He enjoyed sailing and woodworking. Survivors include his wife of Sequim; daughters Kathy Lowden of Edmonds, Patti Lowden-Brien of Benton, Ky., and Suzann Jurnigan of Monroe, Va.; sons Randy Archer of Snohomish, Ron Archer of Spokane and David Archer of Camano Island; brother Larry Lowden of Portland, Ore.; and eight grandchildren.

LOWE, Wallace A. - Visitation for Wallace Lowe of Lynden will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Gillies Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Triumph Lutheran Church in Ferndale with the Rev. Joel Lohafer officiating. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Sumas Cemetery. Mr. Lowe died at home Saturday, Oct. 25, 1997. He was 76. Born Jan. 19, 1921, to Helmer and Sarah Olson Lowe in Nome, N.D., he moved to Seattle at the age of 14. Mr. Lowe worked at the naval shipyards in Bremerton and joined the U.S. Navy in 1942. He married Harriet Carlson Oct. 15, 1954, in Duluth, Minn. Mr. Lowe farmed in North Dakota until moving to Snohomish. He worked for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and for Seattle Transport. He moved to Lynden in 1970 and operated a dairy farm there. Mr. Lowe was a member and deacon of Triumph Lutheran Church, lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Fort Ransom, N.D., and a member of Teamsters Local No. 763 in Seattle and Nooksack Valley Riders horseback riding club. Survivors include his wife; son Warren Lowe of Lynden; daughters Kitty VanBeek and Natalie VanMersbergen, both of Lynden; foster son Warren Cofer of Lynnwood; and eight grandchildren.

LOWELL, Anne – A celebration of life for family and friends of Anne (Siegel) Lowell of Bellingham will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the family home. Mrs. Lowell died Saturday, Feb 5, 2000. She was 73. Mrs. Lowell was born Oct 2, 1926, to Henry and Louise (Finegold) Siegel in San Francisco. On Dec 23, 1945, she married David Lowell in San Francisco. Mrs. Lowell taught piano for 42 years. Her main hobbies were gardening and painting. Her interests included nutrition and alternative medicine. Survivors include her husband of the family home; daughters Joy Yeager of Kirkland and Linda Smart of Eugene, Ore; son Larry Lowell of San Francisco; foster daughter Tanya Gylfe; brother Jack Siegel of San Jose, Calif; and five grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Feb 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LOWERY, Frances I., of Honolulu died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1993, in Seattle. She was 72. At her request no services will be held. Born Feb. 19, 1922, to Louis and Isabell McCaddon in Everett, she attended Bellingham public schools and Washington State University. Mrs. Lowery was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority and a homemaker. She married Edward A. Lowery of Bellingham in 1945. The moved to Honolulu in 1988 after he retired. Survivors include her husband of the family home; sons Steve Lowery of Silverdale and Ed Lowery of Bellingham; and three grandchildren in Bellingham.

LOWERY, Hazel Irene, age 67, a lifetime resident of Whatcom Co. died May 9, 1997 at Christian Rest Home, Lynden, WA. She was born Aug. 9, 1929 in Ferndale, WA, to Charles and Theresa (Wistoski) Maslanka. Mrs. Lowery was a graduate of Meridian High School. October 5, 1948 she married Jess Lowery in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. She was employed by the Washington State Employment Security Dept. and then went to W.W.C. and became Administrative Assistant to the Chair of the Music Dept. She enjoyed traveling, camping, gardening, ceramics, and playing the organ. Hazel was in an auto accident in 1969 which disabled her and she spent the rest of her life in the Christian Rest Home where she was a beloved resident. Preceded in death by a sister, Helen McLaughlin in 1991 and brother, Joseph Maylin in 1986. Survived by her husband Jess Lowery, of Bellingham; daughter, Terri Raymond of Auburn, WA; a sister, Pearl Beaver of Bellingham; nieces Elaine Sofie, Jo Ann Morgan; nephews, Charles Maylin, Alan Voyce. Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 1997 at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

LOWLAND, John, age 82, died early Thursday morning, May 19, 2005. John was born and raised in Bellingham and attended Bellingham High and Western Washington College prior to enlisting in the Marines during WWII. He returned to Bellingham 25 years ago after a successful career in sales and marketing. John remained active, enjoying time with life-long friends; designing, building and flying his beloved radio controlled model airplanes as a member of the Bellingham Air R/C Flyers Club and the National Academy of Model Aeronautics; playing golf; and building custom furniture. His last five years were spent in the loving company of his partner Yuki Sheldon. He is survived by a sister Elaine Redelfs of Bellingham, his sons Leonard Lowland of Leawood, KS and Steve Lowland of San Jose, CA and their families including five grand and six great grand children. His wife Florence Mearle Peterson, also of Bellingham predeceased him in 1972. At John's request, there will be no formal services.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 May 2005)Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LUBBERS, John, 82, passed away at his home on Grover street (Lynden) Friday (March 12, 1943) after a long illness. Mr. Lubbers was born October 11, 1860, in Alegan county, Michigan. In 1914 he moved to California, where he remained two years and then came to Lynden in 1916, engaging in the lumber business until he retired in 1931. Surviving relatives are the widow, Alice; one son, Arthur, of Seattle; one daughter, Mrs. Marion Hagen, Bellingham, and two grandchildren. Services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Second Reformed Christian church, with the Rev. Watson Goen officiating. Interment will be in Monumenta cemetery under the direction of Knapp & Knapp.

LUDINGTON, Sally Ann, a long-time resident of Bellingham, WA, joined the Lord on Wednesday, June 8, 2000, after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. She was 64, born March 15, 1936, in Bellingham. Sally was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who spent her life surrounded by loyal and wonderful friends. She is survived by lifetime love and partner of 46 years, husband Dan Ludington of Hood Canal; son Mark and wife Kary Ludington of Marysville; son Brian Ludington of Palm Desert, CA; and daughter Laurie and husband Steve Jones of Portland, OR. She also leaves behind much loved and cherished grandchildren: Danielle Spencer, Emma Ludington, both of Marysville; Nicholas Jones, Keenan Jones and Michael Jones, all of Portland. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2000 at Jones-Moles Funeral Home Chapel with The Reverend Harold Minkler officiating and a reception to follow.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jun 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LUKE, Mary R. - A resident of this community for fifty-six years, Mrs. Mary R. Luke, 90 years of age, passed away at the family home Friday (Apr. 20, 1945). She was a member of the Church of the Assumption. Surviving relatives include seven sons: John, of Tacoma; Frank, Emil and Ed, of Bellingham; Lawrence, of Seattle, Phil, of Tacoma, and Andrew, of Bremerton; three daughters, Mrs. Clara D. Lee and Mrs. Laura Beasley, of Olympia, and Mrs. Alice Johnson, of Bellingham; forty-three grandchildren grandchildren and forty-five great-grandchildren. Requiem high mass will be sung Monday within the Church of the Assumption at 9 a.m., with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. G. Stafford, celebrant. Interment will be in Bay View under the direction of the Westford-Beck funeral home. The body lies in state in the family home at 2626 St. Paul street.

LUKE, Mary S., age 73, of Deming, passed away at a local hospital Tuesday, February 27, (1951) following a brief illness. Mrs. Luke came to South Bellingham in 1907 and had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 43 years. Surviving relatives include two sons, Joe Fiamingo, of Mount Vernon, and Harold Luke, of Bellingham, now at Fort Lewis; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Shaudney, of Route 3, Bellingham, and seven grandchildren. Services will be announced by the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home.

LUKES, Edward P., 80, of 2511 Keesling St., died Jan. 9, 1992, at his home. He was born Nov. 27, 1911, in Chicago, Ill., to Frenk (sic) and Katerina Slatova Lukes. He was reared in the Catholic Bohemian Orphanage of Chicago. He completed his schooling in Chicago, and developed his skills as a baseball player. He went on to play semi-professional baseball, known for pitching either right or left handed. He married Wilma Erickson in 1933 in Webster, S.D. She survives him at the family home. Mr. Lukes moved to Bellingham in 1936. He worked as a pipefitter in the shipyard during World War II. He started "Ed's Plumbing" in 1949, and worked in that business until late 1991. He was known as "Grampa" by neighborhood children who often stopped by for ice cream bars he kept in a freezer on his porch. Other survivors include his daughter Beverly Glick; and sons Ronald Lukes and Darrell "Butch" Lukes, all of Whatcom County, 10 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Westford Funeral Home, 1301 Broadway.
(From The Bellingham Herald Saturday, January 11, 1992)

LUMAYAG, Valeriano M. - A funeral mass for Valeriano M. Lumayag of Bellingham will be said at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Church of the Assumption, 2116 Cornwall Ave., the Rev. Jim Lee presiding. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Lymayag died Thursday, March 6, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 84. Born Dec. 15, 1912, in the Philippines to Mariano and Francisca (Malalis) Lumayag, Mr. Lumayag served in the U.S. Army during World War II and then became a teacher. He had lived in Bellingham for three years. Survivors include his wife, Nelly, of Bellingham; sons Valeriano Lumayag Jr., of New Guinea, Nilo Lumayag of the Philippines, Mariano Lumayag of the United Arab Emirates and Celso and Rufino Lumayag of Port Coquitlam, B.C.; daughters Fe Erandio, Esterlinda Adorable, Lourdes Acosta and Nilda Fernandez, and a sister, Petra Mahillac, of the the Philippines. There are 40 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

LUND, Blanche M. – A private family service for Blanche Mae (Wilson) Lund of Bellingham will be held at a later date. Mrs. Lund died in Bellingham on Sunday, March 26, 2000, from complications caused by Alzheimer's disease. She was 77. Born Sept 24, 1922 in Bellingham, she lived in Whatcom County all of her life. A Mount Baker High School graduate, she worked as an administrative assistant at Western Washington University. Her hobbies included gardening, needlework and reading. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyman "Butch" M. Lund, and by a sister, Madeline Adelsman. Survivors include daughters Jodie Williams and Jacqueline Kowalenko, both of Yuma, Ariz; brother Edmond Wilson of Lynnwood; sister Bernice Gaulke of Bellingham; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and five nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LUNDE, Margaret Elizabeth - A funeral for Margaret Elizabeth Lunde of Bellingham will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Robert L. Compton officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Lunde died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1996 at Bellingham Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was 84. Born April 2, 1912 to George and Lulu Case in Pueblo, Colo., she spent her childhood there. After moving to Washington, she attended South Kitsap High School. She married Fredrick Blaine Compton on May 9, 1932, in Bremerton; he died in a logging accident in 1959. Mrs. Lunde lived in Bremerton and the Hood Canal area until moving to Bellingham in 1940. She married Walter E. Lunde in 1960; he died in 1994. Mrs. Lunde was a licensed practical nurse and owner and operator of Crispy Corn Co. snack business. A member of the Rome Community Church, she enjoyed attending her sons' sports and school events, reading, traveling and entertaining. In addition to her husbands, Mrs. Lunde was preceded in death by stepson Ron Lunde and brothers Marvin and Leslie Case. Survivors include sons Lee Compton of Bellingham, Jack Compton of Palmdale, Calif., Bob Compton of Salem, Ore., and Terry Compton of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; step-daughter Darlene Johnson of Fife and Carmen Lunde of Kodiak, Alaska; stepson Byron Lunde of Ferndale; 15 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.

LUNSTROTH, William F. – There will be no services for William F. Lunstroth of Bellingham. Mr. Lunstroth died Friday, Sept. 29, 2000 at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. He was 87. Born March 20, 1913 to August and Alma Lunsroth in Bellingham, he was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Mr. Lunstroth operated a farm on East Smith Road. His brothers and sisters died previously. Arrangements are by American Memorial of Renton.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Oct 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LUTTRELL, Winston Lavern, "Vern," 65, passed away on 3/23/06. Vern is survived by his loving wife Lyanna; their three sons Matthew, Michael and Mark, their spouses; and grandchildren Amy, Koty, Samuel, and Cassandra; and his sister Leona.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Mar 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

LYLE, Rhoda J. - A graveside service for Rhode J. Lyle, lifelong Bellingham resident, will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Skip Suess officiating. Mrs. Lyle died Monday, July 28, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 85. Born March 24, 1912, to Charles and Roxanna Bignell Cox, she graduated from Whatcom High School in 1930. She married Rolland Lyle in 1934. He died in 1990. Mrs. Lyle co-owned Leader Sandwich Shop with her first husband. She also worked as a licensed practical nurse. She married George Wheeler in 1992. Survivors include her husband of Ankar Park; sons Gregory Lyle of Ferndale, Loren Lyle of Shelton and Jerry Lyle; sister Letitia Wood of Bellingham; brother Glen Cox of Baltimore; two grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.

LYNN, Tom M., aged 64 years, passed away at his home in the Daylight Block, Tuesday, December 3, (1940) following a short illness. Mr. Lynn had resided here for the past forty-six years and at the time of his passing was engaged in the insurance business. Private funeral services were conducted at the Harlow-Hollingsworth Chapel by the Rev. James E. Milligan, Thursday, December 5 at 10:30 a.m., followed by cremation.

LYON, James Kenneth - Visitation for James Kenneth Lyon of Lynden will be f rom 1 to 9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday. Burial will be at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday in Monumenta Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. at Faith Reformed Church in Lynden with Pastors Dick Vriesman and Al Honken officiating. Mr. Lyon died Friday, Jan. 10, 1997, at Birch Bend Adult Care Home in Lynden. He was 84. Born Feb. 29, 1912, to James W. and Nellie York Lyon in Algona, Iowa, he grew up in Iowa. He moved to California where he married Grace DeGroot in Artesia on Feb. 24, 1938. In 1961, they moved to Lynden, where they farmed on the Bartlett Road. Nellie Lyon died in 1982. Mr. Lyon later married Toni Van Weerdhuizen Houg on Sept. 21, 1982, in Lynden. A member and former elder, deacon and Bible teacher at Faith Reformed Church, he also enjoyed bowling, pool, bocce and gardening. In addition to his parents and his first wife, he was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. Survivors include his wife; sons James Lyon of Perth, Australia, and John Lyon of Bellingham; daughters Ruth Starkenburg of Lynden and Joan Kramer of Vernon, B.C.; step-daughters Sarah VanerLaan of Florida, Nelia Rupke of Lynden, Marlene Dekker of Grand Rapids, Mich., Janet VanderYacht of Lynden and Phyllis Lebo of Port Orchard; brothers Dale Lyon of Portland, Ore., and Jack Lyon of Artesia, Calif.; sister Inez Williams of Lyle, Wash.; 33 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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