PACE, Lotty Hattie, age 86 of Bellingham, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2005. She was born September 26, 1919, in Trinidad, Colorado. She was a long-time member of the Bellingham Emblem Club 489. She was preceded in death by her half-brother Orbin; half-sister Gertie; and brothers Tommy and Warren. Lotty is survived by her husband John Pace; sons Paul (Roberta) Pace, Jack (Timi) Pace, all of Bellingham, John (Shirley) Pace of TX; grandchildren Ginger, John and Vernon, Jacquelyn and Paul, Richard and Deborah, Darren, Jaime and Jennifer; nieces Janette Smith, Jane Mains, Johanna Nicholson and Daphne Lindsay; and numerous great-grandchildren. A Family Gathering will be held at a later date.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Nov 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PACHECO, Augustine, Jr. "Chico" of Bellingham died Thursday, Aug. 14, 1997, at Sehome Park Care Center. He was 85. At his request, now service will be held. Born June 13, 1912, to Augustine Sr. and Mary Pacheco in East Falmouth, Mass., he lived in Bellingham for 29 years. Mr. Pacheco retired from a wood mill in Roseburg, Ore., in 1959. A 50-year member of the Moose Lodge, he also was a member of International Woodworkers of America Local 3-436 and American Federation of Labor Local 259. Mr. Pacheco enjoyed gardening. He married Gertrude Webster on Oct. 10, 1983, in Bellingham. She preceded him in death. Survivors include stepson Jack Webster of Bellingham and two stepdaughters of Roseburg. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.

PACK, Walter L. - Services for Walter L. Pack, a 60-year resident of Bellingham and a retired laborer, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. Oscar A. Olsen officiating. Cremation will follow. Mr. Pack died Tuesday. He was 83 years old. He is survived by his widow, Etta; two sons, Harrid and Earl Pack, both of Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. Lota Moss of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Mrs. Lucille Bender of LaPine, Ore.; a step-son, Bud Strahl of Bellingham; two step-daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Patten and Mrs. Jean Florence, both of Bellingham; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

PACKER, Katie, age 77 years of Rt. 2, Everson passed away in a local hospital Thursday, June 23, (1960) following an extended illness. Mrs. Packer had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1915 and was preceded in death by her husband Ray in 1950. Surviving are 3 sons, William of Gaston, Oregon, George of Los Angeles, and Mason of Amarillo, Texas; 3 daughters, Mrs. Frances Vadose and Mrs. Alma McKnight, both of Portland and Mrs. Helen Lacariere of San Francisco; and a half brother, Pete Goldbarrough in Maryland; also 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held in the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas Monday, June 27, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Claire Richards officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, June 24, 1960) Submitted by Tamra (Packer) Buchanan

PACKER, Ray, 77, of route 2, Everson, died at his home Monday, August 14, (1950). Surviving relatives include his wife, Katie; three daughters, Mrs. Anna Swafford and Mrs. Frances Vadose, both of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Helen Lacariere, of Los Angeles; three sons, William R., of Portland, George W., of Los Angeles, and Pfc. Mason G., U. S. A. F., Wichita Falls, Texas; a brother Aubrey, Medical Lake; and eight grandchildren. The remains rest at the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas.
(From The Bellingham Herald, August 14, 1950) Submitted by Tamra (Packer) Buchanan

PADDEN, Abbie Lynn, 79, a resident of Bellingham for the past 35 years, died Sunday in local hospital following an extended illness. She was the wife of John V. Padden, 443 14th Street, Bellingham. They were married in 1911. Mrs. Padden was a 1904 graduate of Washington State Normal School here. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Church, the Altar Society and the Arch Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. In addition to her husband, John, Mrs. Padden is survived by one daughter, Miss Anne Mary Padden of Seattle; one son, John James Padden of Bellingham; one brother, Clarence C. Lynn, and two grandchildren. Rosary will be recited in the chapel of Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home tomorrow at 7:45 p.m. Requiem High Mass will be in Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. with Rev. Father Thomas R. Hanley as celebrant. Interment at Bay View Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, November 21, 1960) Submitted by Cathy Padden Atkinson

PADLO, Mary T., age 83 of Ferndale, passed away June 23, 1988. She was born April 2, 1988. She was born April 2, 1905 in Tarnow, Poland. Mrs. Padlo with her husband Frank "Honey" came to Ferndale from Olean, N.Y., in 1954, as he was to work at the Mobil Refinery. He preceded her in death in April of 1986 as did a son Frank J. Padlo in 1981. She was one of 7 children born to John & Catherine Gdowski. Mrs. Padlo was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church, Ferndale; the Alter Society and of St. Josephs Guild as well as she was a Eucharistic Minister of the Church. She was an original member of the Legion of Mary. Survivors include her daughter Anne Marie Oliver & husband John of Olympia; grandchildren, John Padlo of Inglewood, CA, Mary Helen, Annette, John, Mark & Greg Oliver of Olympia; numerous nieces, nephews & other relatives. Rosary will be Sunday June 26, 7 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be recited Mon. June 27, 10 a.m. at St. Josephs Catholic Church with Father Jack Buckalew officiating. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery.

PADOVAN, Mario Giuseppe, age 82, of Bellingham, WA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 22, 2007, with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born January 7, 1925, in Arsie, Italy, to Valentino and Assunta Padovan. He immigrated to Canada in 1951 where he met his wife Ena P. They were married on June 18, 1955, in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Mario was the oldest of 5 siblings: Franco, Carlo, Maria Pia, and Gabriella. Mario and Ena had two children, Anita Goecke of Ferndale, WA and Stephen Padovan of Santa Rose, CA. Mario also leaves behind 4 grandchildren: Rachel, Derrick, Onjolie, and Danielle; nieces which include: Pierangela, Maria and Anna; and great-nieces: Chiara and Francesco. In 1960, Mario and Ena moved down to Cupertino, Calif where they lived for 30 years before retiring to Bellingham in 1991. Mario attended Foothill College where he received his AS Degree in Electronics in 1972. He worked as an Electronic Technician at Farinon Electric (which later became Harris Communications) for 30 years. Mario was a member of the Sons of Italy and Assumption Church where he sang in the Church Choir. He and his granddaughter, Danielle, became a fixture at the YMCA where he attended the Silver Sneakers Exercise classes. He loved taking the WTA bus around when he no longer drove later in life. He would always say to us that, if he didn't continue taking the bus, they would discontinue service. He loved going once a year to Manning Park where he enjoyed cross-country skiing with his daughter and grandchildren. He also had a joy for traveling and had an RV that was used quite extensively. He went back several times to his native Italy with his family and traveled all over the US, Mexico and Canada. His greatest love was soccer. He played, coached, and refereed soccer first with his son and later with his grandson. He attended all practices and games even in the pouring rain and wind at the Northwest Soccer Field when his grandson began playing soccer. A service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 27 in the Bayview Chapel at the funeral home (Lakeway & Woburn).
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jul 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PAEGLE, Edith Margaret, age 66, passed away at home on Friday, April 28, 2006. She was born in Darmstadt, Germany, May 19, 1938, to Joiner and Margareta Vollrath. Edith was preceded in death by her husband, George, and her parents. Edith is survived by her brother Kurt Vollrath, sons Rick (Shana) Wood, Randy Wood, Tom (Sherrie) Wood, Tim Wood, Robert (Jeanine) Paegle, and numerous grandchildren. Edith married Warren Wood in Darmstadt, Germany on January 11, 1958, and became a US citizen on August 4, 1974. She married George Paegle on June 11, 1984. Edith worked hard for many years in local restaurants and the Ferndale Bakery. She enjoyed being surrounded by her family and friends, gardening, knitting, sewing, music, dancing and, most of all, cooking and playing Bingo. She loved to travel and often traveled to Hawaii and Germany. Edith was a member of the Heimatkreis German club since 1968. She touched the lives of many people and will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be at New Life Assembly, Ferndale, on Wednesday, May 10, at 2 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald 7 May 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PAGE, Pearl Gladys - A memorial service for Pearl Gladys (Green) Kanz Page of Elbe, formerly of Bellingham, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, with Richard Pike officiating. Mrs. Page died Saturday, Sept. 5, 1999, at Providence-St. Peters Hospital in Lacey. She was 80. Born Oct. 31, 1918, to Katherine and William Green in Spring Lake, Minn., she was a Bellingham resident from 1984 to 1991. On July 8, 1936, she married Peter H. Kanz in Grand Rapid, Minn. He died in 1967. In 1976 she married Harold Page. He died in 1985. Mrs. Page was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses for more than 40 years. Her hobbies included fly fishing and gardening. Her daughter Rose M. Latta preceded her in death. Survivors include sons Earl W. Kanz of Bellingham and James R. Kanz of Mobile, Ala. daughters Beverly E. Arnold of Tacoma and Judith A. Day of Elbe brother Earl Green of Wapato 24 grandchildren 16 great-grandchildren one great great-grandchild.

PALMER, Dorothy, age 78 of Ferndale, WA, passed away July 9, 2002. She was born September 21, 1923 in Jacksonville, FL to William and Maude McDonald. Dorothy married Earl Palmer in 1946. She lived in Whatcom County for 47 years and worked as a home healthcare provider. Dorothy enjoyed Bingo and crochet and was loved dearly by her grandchildren and her entire family. Preceded in death by her husband Earl Palmer in 1985, her brothers, William and Robert McDonald, and a sister, Alma Ayers. Survived by her daughter, Jennifer and Chic Colyer of Kendall, WA; daughter Marian and Dave Berg of Ferndale, WA, daughter Susan and LeRoy Hall of Mukilteo, WA and sister Evelyn Johnson of Jacksonville, FL.; 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home Friday noon to 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. July 13, 2002. A reception will follow across the street at the Aftermath Hall.

PAPADAKIS, Helene Anthony, age 83 of Bellingham, WA passed away July 22, 2002 at St. Francis Health Care. She was born January 1, 1919 in St. Louis, Missouri to Robert and Mabel (Silvey) Anthony. She was a graduate of San Pedro High School. Helene married Gus Papadakis in San Pedro, CA in 1945. He preceded her in death in 1959. She worked at the family owned Anchor Liquors in San Pedro, CA. Helene enjoyed reading and gardening. Survived by her son, Steve Papadakis and wife Kathy of Bellingham, WA; daughter, Kay Papadakis of Arizona; sisters, Reba Wagner of Denver, CO, and Shirley Wick of San Pedro, CA; brother, Jack Saffel of Wilmington, CA; 5 grandchildren, Helen Paul, Luke Paul, Kim Clinard, Gus Papadakis and Alicia Papadakis; and 8 great grandchildren. Private family services will be held at a later date.

PAPAKONSTANTINOU, Maria – A memorial service for Maria "Mary" (Gionake) Papakonstantinou of Athens, Greece, formerly of Whatcom County, will be held Friday in Patra, Greece. Mrs. Papakonstantinou died Saturday, May 13, 2000 in Athens. She was 70. Born Dec 20, 1929 to Patra to Athanasios and Thanasia Gionake, she lived in Whatcom County intermittently between 1970 and 1999. On Oct 13, 1955 she married Stephanos Papakonstantinou in Patra. Mrs. Papakonstantinou was a member of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. She enjoyed baking, knitting and joking with others. During her younger years, she enjoyed gardening, sewing and raising animals. Her brother Emanuel Gionake died previously. Survivors include her husband of Athens; son Pete Pappas and daughter Dimitra Walker, both of Bellingham; sisters Katina Patrogianes of Athens and Eleni Nikolopoulos and Xapoula Stouzas, both of Patra; three grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 May 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PARK, Elmer C. - Elmer C. (Chan) Park, 53, a veteran pipeman of the Bellingham fire department, was stricken fatally by a heart attach a few minutes after her reported for duty at the Maple street fire station Tuesday morning. Death came within half an hour after Park fell to the floor of the station. He had gone on shift to take the place of another member of the department whose wife was ill. Although Park had some trouble with his heart in the past he appeared to be in good condition as he started the day's work, fellow firemen said. Park received his first appointment on the Bellingham fire department April 1, 1918. Later in the year he entered the military service. Returning to bellingham in April, 1919, he received appointment on the fire department under civil service. He would have been eligible for retirement in about nine months.
- Funeral services for Elmer C. Park, beloved husband of Mrs. Julia E. Park, 816 Twelfth Street, this city, who passed away Tuesday, September 16, (1941) will be held Saturday afternoon, September 20, at 2 o'clock, from the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home with Rev. James M. Wilson, officiating. Interment will be made in the Van Zandt Cemetery. Mr. Park had resided in Bellingham for the past twenty-eight years and was a member of Bellingham Fire Department, having joined the department April 1, 1918, and was also a member of the local union, No. 106, I.A.F.F. Surviving relatives besides Mrs. Park, include three daughters, Florence Charlene, Betty Elizabeth and Patricia Ann, all residing at home; three brothers and two sisters, Lee A., and Morris Park of Bellingham, John D. Park and Mrs. Josephine Alviti, of Vallejo, Calif., and Mrs. Mercedes Mareau, of Bellingham.

PARK, Robert Norman, age 75, completed his sojourn on earth and left the loving arms of his devoted family and entered into the arms of the Lord on June 11, 2006. Bob was born to Clinton and DeEtte Park in a converted chicken coop in Clipper during the Great Depression on September 1, 1930 and lived his entire life in Whatcom County. In his youth, Bob was an outstanding athlete who loved his agriculture classes. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1948. Bob married Irene Thelan and raised five children on the Polled Hereford farm they created together. There he taught his children the balance of both hard work and hard play. As with others of his generation, life's lessons learned from the depression and World War II era left an indelible impact on his life, which in turn, was taught to his children. Bob proudly served his country as a member of the Washington State National guard for thirty years, retiring as a Senior Warrant Officer. Over the many years, he was active in the community as Boy Scout leader, PTA volunteer, Babe Ruth baseball league co-founder and coach and 4-H horse supporter. Bob worked various jobs during his life, allowing him time to enjoy his farm, eventually retiring from the Whatcom County road department. He enjoyed the pristine Cascade Mountains, rivers and streams and had his favorite spots along the Nooksack River. However, the one thing Bob loved more than his farm and tractor was his family. Bob is survived by Irene, his loving wife of 59 years, his five devoted children and spouses including Stanley and Siglinda Park in Germany, Adena and Dick Moen of Bellingham, Kathy and James Brady of Bremerton, Ken and Joni Park of Bellingham, and Murry and Shelley Park of Mount Vernon. Bob was called Grandpa by fifteen of his favorite people: Brian, Christopher, Daniel, Andy, Kristi, Marianne, Reshanna, Katie, Ryan, Matt, David, LaDawn, Theresa, Julianne, and Craig. Bob also cherished each of his seven great- grandchildren; Jabriel, Kyrin, Alina, Matthew, Lindsey, Natalie and Rebecca. Bob was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother Clinton and sisters Florence and Lillian. He is also survived by his sisters Dorothy Hougan, June Barnett and Audrey Park. Bob will always be remembered for his physical strength, love for life, determination, straight forward viewpoints and devotion to family. An open house for family and friends will be held to celebrate Bob's life on Saturday June 17, 2006 at the family farm on the Van Wyck Road from 1-5 p.m.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jun 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PARKER, Carrie Belle, 76, of Deming, died Sunday (May 8, 1955) in a local hospital. She had resided at Deming the past eight years and was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist. Surviving relatives include one son, Nathan Applington, and one daughter, Mrs. Ona Pearson, both of Deming; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Dan Ohms of Toppenish; three sisters, Mrs. Dora Donnelly of San Gabriel, Calif., and Mrs. Mae Callander and Miss Mabel Ohms, both of Los Angeles, and numerous nieces and nephews. Christian Science services will be read at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park.

PARKER, Charles G. – At his request, there will be no funeral service for Charles "Charlie" G. Parker of Mount Vernon, formerly of Bellingham. A March memorial gathering is planned. Mr. Parker died Friday, Dec. 15, 2000 at Mount Vernon Care Center. He was 98. Born June 2, 1902, to Merwin W. and Bertha M. (Josephson) Parker in Tacoma, he was their eldest son. He completed his early education in Bellingham. As a young man, he worked in the timber industry in Whatcom County and later moved to and worked in Valez, Alaska. In 1924, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as an aviation machinist's mate aboard the USS Tennessee. Following his discharge, he enlisted with the U.S. Coast Guard, serving aboard the patrol craft Redwing out of Anacortes. In 1929, he married and had two children. During the 1930s, he worked as a truck driver for the Mount Vernon-Anacortes stage line. He also was a Sea Scout skipper for Ship 81 of Anacortes. In 1941, he returned to the sea as chief engineer on PB 108, a tug with the U.S. Engineering Department. While off Adak in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, his chip struck a reef and capsized. He later served with the Army Transport Corps in the South Pacific Theater, where his troop transport was torpedoed and sunk. Mr. Parker returned to Bellingham in 1945 and worked as a truck driver in the timber industry. In 1946, he married Ada Smith and built a home in the Geneva area, near Lake Whatcom. Mr. Parker finished out his career with the Whatcom County Road Department, retiring in 1967. Mr. Parker and his wife later moved to a home on Anderson Road in Mount Vernon. Mr. Parker was a member of the Masonic Order, Fidalgo Lodge No. 77 and was active in the teamster's union. He loved to fish in the Nooksack and Skagit rivers and earned the honorary title, "Mayor of Youngs Bar," where he fished for more than 30 years. Survivors include his wife of 54 years of Mount Vernon; son Charles T. Parker and daughter Joan Ketchersid, both of Clarkston; stepson Douglas Smith of 100 Mile House, B.C., and stepdaughter Denneen Leger of Mount Vernon; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Kern Funeral Home of Mount Vernon.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PARKER, Marie Esther "Estee", a long time resident of Everson, Washington, passed away Friday, April 13, 2007 at the age of 71 years old. She was born on April 18, 1935 in Oneonta, New York. Estee brought to our lives a ray of beauty that no other could ever have shown. No matter what we faced in our darkest hours, there was hope and comfort in her presence. May each hold close the memories of Estee and share the greatness of her beaming love. Estee is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Verlin; children Brenda and Mark, Patty and Rob, Debbie and Bob, Don and Marty, Rick and Barb, and Rita and Bob; sisters Hazel and Bill and Janice and Balcom; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 21,2007, at 2 p.m. at New Life Fellowship Church, Lynden. A reception will follow.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Apr 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PARROT, Thomas Edward - On Saturday January 24, (1914) occurred the death of Thomas Edward, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Parrot of Clearbrook, aged three months and fifteen days. The baby had been frail from its birth and everything that loving care could do was done but its hold on life was too weak and the little one passed away in Bellingham where Mrs. Parrot had taken him for medical care. The funeral took place on Sunday from the home of Mrs. Parrot's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Kale of Everson and the little form laid at rest in the Nooksack cemetery.

PARRY, Frances C., born May 13, 1905 in Bellingham, WA, died November 16, 1997 in Renton, WA. Survived by her beloved daughter and son-in-law Arlene and Hal Owens; granddaughters, LeeAnne Siverson, her husband Guy; Andrea Snodgrass, her husband Jason; Alisa Owens, and great-granddaughter, Aubry Lee Owens. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, William E. C. Parry in 1986. Graveside service Saturday, November 22, 1997 1:30 p.m. Evergreen Memorial Park to be followed by memorial service at 2:00 p.m. Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home Chapel 11, 111 Aurora Ave. N. Seattle.

PARSONS, Elizabeth Miriam, born March 17, 1921 to Sydney and Elizabeth Sylvester in Lynn, Massachusetts, passed away in Ferndale on September 3, 2004. A long time resident of the area, Elizabeth was very active with the Ferndale Senior Center. She was very fond of animals and nature. She had a passion for music and the piano, painting, drawing, and writing plays and making the costumes. To her credit, she received numerous Civil Service Awards from the Veterans, Army Division. She is survived by her five children: Marilyn Parsons, Elaine Parker, Paul Parsons, Wendy Slater, and Bill parsons; her sister Irene Carpenter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald of Sept. 14, 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PARSONS, Thomas Henry, age 74, of Wickersham, passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, March 20, (1947). Mr. Parsons had been a resident of this community for many years and was a farmer. Surviving relatives are the widow, Anna Lee, at home; two sons, Arthur R., of Wickersham, and Ed Lane, of Aberdeen; four daughters, Mrs. Sidney Jenkins, of Ferndale, Mrs. Zula Reynolds, of Laurel, Mrs. Bertha Van Zandt, of Burlington, and Mrs. Ella Cole, of San Diego, California; also nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services were conducted by Mrs. Versa Callis, Saturday, March 22, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

PATELZICK, Edna L. – At her request, there will be no services for Edna L. (Woodring) Patelzick of Bellingham. Mrs. Patelzick died Friday, April 14, 2000 at St. Francis Extended Health Care. She was 98. Born March 12, 1902 to Peter and Ethel (Gamley) Woodring in Southern Michigan, she had been a Whatcom County resident for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pat Patelzick, and brothers Paul and Stanley Woodring. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PATERSON, Audrey Bolivar, age 83, passed away Sunday morning, Dec 3, 2006 in Blaine, WA. She was the daughter of the prominent hatchery man, Haddon and Laura Bolivar of Surrey, B.C. Audrey was a volunteer at Blaine Senior Center. She enjoyed motor homing, fishing and camping over 19 winter trips to California with her husband. Her pride and joy was her '83 Mercedes Roadster. Audrey was the devoted wife and pet of 66 years to her husband, Ron Paterson. She is also survived by her daughter Lori Matthews of Blaine; sister Myrle of Whalley, B.C; brother Dean of Kamloops; 1 granddaughter and 1 great-granddaughter. Audrey will be remembered by her family and friends when her ashes are scattered over Birch Bay.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 5 Dec 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PATERSON, Isla J., age 76, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 1998. She was born November 29, 1921, in Seattle, WA, to Frank S. and Mabel N. (Miller) McCourt and married her beloved husband William L. Paterson of Seattle. Prior to moving to Calif. in 1965, she was an accountant for several Bellingham firms, including B.B. Furniture, Ketchikan Pulp Co., and Gordons Auto Supply. In 1978, she retired from Westinghouse Learning in Sunnyvale, CA, as the business manager for the district west of Chicago. With her husband, she founded the Bellingham Scottish Highland Games in 1961 and remained active in that organization until her death. She was a member of the Nooksack Valley O.E.S. Chapter, a former guardian of Bellingham Bethel #25 Job's Daughters, a member of Daughters of Scotia and International Order of Gyro. One brother and one sister preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband William of Bellingham; 2 daughters, Kathy Peters of Bellingham, Nancie and husband Don Silves of Ferndale; 6 grandchildren, John Paterson of Palm Desert, CA, Bruce and wife Anissa Kussman of Everett, WA, Gina Kussman of Seattle, Noral Engholm and husband Brendan Byrne of Vancouver, B.C., Sean and wife Kathy Peters of Oak Harbor, WA, Leslie Peters of Bellingham; and 6 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, January 12, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Jones-Moles Funeral Home with the Reverend Al Currier officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

PATRICK, Elsworth Milton - A memorial service for Elsworth Milton "Pat" Patrick will be at 2 p.m. today at the Advent Christian Church. Mr. Patrick died Saturday, Aug. 10, 1996, at the Mount Baker Care Center. He was 88. Born Aug. 6, 1907 in Portland, Ore., to Tracy and Lillie Patrick Calhoun, he lived in Bellingham for 68 years. Mr. Patrick enjoyed pool, fishing in the Nooksack River and family gatherings. He was preceded in death by daughter Dolores Zwicker. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Wilma; daughters Lolita Peterson and Wilma Johnson, both of Bellingham, Patricia Buss of Sedro-Woolley and Lynda Grant of Ferndale; sons Gary Patrick of Maple Valley, Leland Patrick, Michael Patrick and Robert Patrick of Bellingham; 24 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(Bellingham Herald Tuesday August 13, 1996, page B2)

PATTERSON, Arthur Victor - Visitation for Arthur Victor Patterson of Sumas will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sumas Cemetery at 11 a.m. Saturday. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. at Sumas Advent Christian Church, with the Rev. Rod Behrens officiating. Mr. Patterson died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 77. He was born July 12, 1922, to Reece V. and Goldia M. Palmer Patterson in College Mound, Mo. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army with the 1st Calvary, 1st Division in the Pacific Theater. On July 5, 1945, he married Elsie "Fern" Herrick. He worked as a dairy farmer and lumber mill operator and then was employed as a store manager by Elenbaas Dairy in Everson for 26 years. He retired in 1984. Mr. Patterson was past commander of American Legion Post No. 212, a member of the Wilderness Post VFW in Elk City, Idaho, and served in the Sumas Fire Department for 25 years. He was an avid fisher and gardener. Survivors include his wife, of the family home sons Merle Patterson of Ferndale and Arthur Patterson and Charlie Patterson, both of Sumas daughter Frankie Smith of Ramona, Calif. brothers Garland Patterson of Ferndale and Jewell Patterson and Marlin Patterson, both of Bellingham sisters Myrtle Sage of Bremerton and Crystal Slimner of Bellingham 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

PATTERSON, Buford "Pat" of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2006, in Bellingham. He was 89, born in Bellingham on October 23, 1916. A decorated SeeBee in WWII, Pat was a loving father of three, grandfather of four, and great-grandfather of two. He was a skilled cabinet maker and woodworker and he retired from Georgia Pacific after 39 years. Pat was preceded in death by his first wife, Elaine, and his brother Harvard. He is survived by his devoted wife Dorothy, daughters Donna (Chuck) Smedley of Huntington Beach and Vicki (Joel) Haggen of Bellingham, and son Jim (Linda) Patterson of Mount Vernon. Pat will be remembered for his strength of character, devotion to his family, and his wonderful Irish sense of humor. Special thanks to Hospice and Visiting Angels for their loving support. A private family service was held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Mar 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PATTON, James, age 71 years, 4015 Silver Beach Avenue, passed away suddenly from a heart attack, Tuesday, April 22, (1947). Mr. Patton had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past fifteen years and leaves to survive, his widow, Mrs. Anna Patton; one brother, Thomas Patton, Luken, Ontario; and one sister, Mrs. Anna Ryan, Detroit, Mich.; also nieces and nephews. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home.

PAUL, Herbert "Jim" - A funeral service for Herbert "Jim" Paul of Blaine will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel in Blaine, followed by burial in Enterprise Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. Mr. Paul died Nov. 30, 1997. He was 74. He was born May 15, 1923, to Herbert J. and Lillian Paul in Denver, Colo. Survivors include his wife, Betty Lou of the family home; sister Marjorie Sargeant of Denver, Colo.; seven stepchildren; 26 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel of Blaine.

PAUL, Mary Madeline (Brown), age 83, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born February 24, 1914 to Catherine (Tialish) and John Brown in Lummi. She married Raphael B. Paul, April 16, 1933, in Bellingham; he preceded her in death on January 13, 1994. Also preceding her in death were one daughter, Catherine Sampson in March of 1973 and one son Matthew Paul in September of 1992. Mrs. Paul is survived by four daughters, Ramona Brisson and Naomi Perez of San Jose, CA, Virginia Carpenter of Lummi and Marilyn Irwin of Bellingham; two sons, John Paul of Lummi and Eugene Paul of Omak; fourteen grandchildren, Tom George, Ray Sampson, Lena & Gabriel Paul, Rachel Phair, Harvey & Priscilla Paul, Mary Cagape & Sal Machuca, Brad Johnson & Ray Jefferson, Sally, Faith & Eugene Paul; thirteen great-grandchildren; numerous other relatives and many "loyal" care givers from Sunset Elder Care. Mary enjoyed quilting, gardening, and taking "scenic" drives with her children. She had a deep love and devotion for her family and also for "many" Native American children she welcomed into her home as a Foster Care Mother throughout her life. Visitation will be Saturday, March 29, 1997 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., and a Prayer Service will be held Sunday, March 30, 1997, 7:00 p.m., both at Moles Funeral Home Chapel, 2039 Main Street in Ferndale. A Funeral Service will be Monday, March 31, 1997, 10:00 a.m. at the Lummi Community Center with Mr. Vernon Lane officiating. Burial will follow at the Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.

PAUL, Matthew J., 53, 2653 S. Red River Road, died at home after a long illness Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1992. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. today at Moles Funeral Home. Vigil service will be today at 7 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Chief Cornerstone Church, with the Rev. Phil Zapata officiating. Burial will be at Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Mr. Paul was born Dec. 31, 1938, to Ray and Mary Paul in Bellingham. He was trained as a barber in Tacoma. Survivors include his son, Gabriel Paul; daughter Lena Paul; parents Ray and Mary Paul of Lummi; brothers Eugene Paul and Johnny Paul, north of Ferndale; sisters, Marilyn Irwin of Bellingham, Virginia Johnson of Ferndale and Naomi Perez and Ramona Machuca, both of San Jose, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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PAULSON, Calvin D. - A graveside service with military rites for Calvin D. Paulson of Bellingham will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Barrett Lindsey officiating. Mr. Paulson died Monday, April 21, 1997, at Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was 81. Born Sept. 19, 1915, in Wheat Basin, Mont., he married Eva Lindberg on Oct. 2, 1956, in Bellingham. Mr. Paulson served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He worked as a cook and for St. Joseph Hospital and enjoyed gardening and watching sporting events. Mr. Paulson was preceded in death by his wife in 1995. Survivors include daughter Helen Draper of Mount Vernon; a sister, Ruth Brown of Seattle; a brothers, Melvin Paulson of Lewiston, Idaho; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Hulbush Funeral Home in Burlington.

PAULSON, Florence Jones Clark, 68, of Bellingham, a former Steubenville resident, died here Friday morning (July 30, 1971). She leaves her husband, Hans Paulson; sister, Mrs. George (Esther) White, and a brother, John W. Jones, both of Steubenville. Funeral arrangements are pending.

PAULSON, M. Jayne, age 76, passed away August 31, 1997. Mrs. Paulson was born April 12, 1921 in Bellingham to Lester and Edith (Heaton) Ecker and has continued to live in Bellingham. She is survived by her son, Richard Paulson and his wife Karen, of Bellingham; her daughter, Mary Ann LeMay and her husband Jerry of Lynden; her sister, Dr. Evelyn Ecker Steger, of Glen Cove, New York; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Reuben. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 4, 1997, at Greenacres Memorial Park officiated by Dr. Leslie Ann Knight. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.

PAULSON, Reuben E., 73, of 2926 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, died Sunday Sept. 1, 1991. He worked for Bellingham Supply for many years. Surviving is his wife Jayne; son, Richard of Bellingham; a daughter, Mary Ann LeMay in Calif.; his mother, Florence Paulson, Marysville; a brother, Dale in Denver, CO; 2 sisters, Patricia Noble of Marysville and Doris Barker in Paulsbo, WA; 2 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren. Graveside services Wed. Sept. 4, 1991 at 2:00 p.m. in Greenacres Cemetery, Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Arrangements by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

PAULSON, Stephen R. - Memorial services for Stephen R. Paulson, 39, 4206 Karen Road, Deming, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Acme Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. David Loper officiating. He disappeared while scuba diving Feb. 9, (1987). His body was not recovered. Mr. Paulson was born Sept. 27, 1947, in Bellingham. He and his wife Judy, were married Aug. 23, 1970. He was a dairy farmer and an active member of Acme Presbyterian Church. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Robert and Mark Paulson, and a daughter, Charlotte Paulson, all of the family home; his parents, Robert and Lillian Paulson of Van Zandt; a sister, Kathleen Kuipers of Curlew, Wash.; two brothers, Albert Paulson of New Jersey and Ole Paulson of Van Zandt.

PAYNE, Sue Elin Kirkman - A memorial service for Sue Elin Kirkman Payne will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Sterling Drive Church of Christ. A reception will follow at the church. Mrs. Payne died of cancer Wednesday, Jan. 29, 1997. She was 54. Born Dec. 2, 1942, to Louise and Herbert Kirkman in Bellingham, she grew up on the family's dairy farm in Everson. A 1961 graduate of Nooksack Valley High School, she attended Columbia Christian College. She married Harvey Payne on Aug. 31, 1968, in Bellingham. Active in 4-H for many years, she enjoyed decorating with Holstein cow collectibles. After traveling with her husband during his U.S. Navy tour, she returned to Bellingham in 1983. She worked for The Fair Market in Bellingham for 10 years. Mrs. Payne was preceded in death by her mother. Survivors include her husband, daughters Toni and Candice, and son Dallas, all of the family home; father and stepmother Herb and Dee Kirkman of Everson; brother Marvin Kirkman of Everson; sisters Ann Ulrich, Betty Stratton and Debbie Assink, all of Bellingham, Kathy Snyder of Marysville and Jean Eckiss of Littleton, Colo.; 20 nieces and nephews; 10 grandnieces and grandnephews; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

PAYNE, William H. of 2015 24th St. No. 75 died Sunday, Dec. 14, 1997. He was 71. No service will be held. Born in 1926 in Lowell, Mass., Mr. Payne lived in Whatcom County since 1991. He volunteered with the Bellingham Police Dept. Survivors include close friend Joan Brannigan of Bellingham, sons William Payne of Aurora, Colo., and Stephen Payne of Ocala, Fla., three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

PAZASKI, Geraldine B. was born October 21, 1923 in Bellingham, WA to Orv and Roena (Wright) Roland. She passed away at home, Wednesday April 6, 2005, at the age of 81. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years Fred, brother George Roland, and sister June Strickland. Gerry lived her entire life in Bellingham with the exception of a year at her vacation home in Colville, WA. She graduated from Bellingham High School in 1942 and married Fred in 1944. Her past twenty years were filled with world travel taking her to five continents. During her most recent trip in February she had the joy of treating her children and their spouses to a Caribbean cruise. At 81, she wore out the family sightseeing and entertaining the ship staff! Over the years she spent a lot of time as copilot riding motorcycles with Fred, or in their motor home touring the United States and Canada.
Mom will always be remembered for her outstanding dinners and apple pies. You didn't leave her house hungry and everyone was welcome for dinner. She could put together a meal in a flash, which happened quite a bit when Fred called her from work at the last minute telling her that he was bringing someone over. Gerry's activities kept her busy. Whether it was time spent with her BHS classmates of '42, cards with her bridge and pinochle friends, golfing, collecting beanie babies, playing bingo, knitting, or enjoying her garden, she was always on the go. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She also loved the Mariner's and most sports, especially if it involved a wager or two!
Gerry is survived by her daughters Jim Blair and husband Jim, their children Rick Blair and wife Lisa, Jeff Blair and wife Rita, and Ryan Blair; daughter Paula Hovde and husband Don, their children Chantel Johnson and husband Darren, Megan Peterson and husband Brad, Shelly Lukenbill and husband Kimble; son Kevin Pazaski and wife Kathy, and their children Erin and Elaine; great grandchildren Brandon and Lauren Blair, Joshua and Kate Blair, Nick, Hailey and Luke Johnson, and Amada Lukenbill. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Sunday, April 10 from 1-4 p.m. Graveside committal will be held at Greenacres Cemetery in Ferndale on Mon. April 11 at 10 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at Faith Lutheran Church at 11 a.m. A reception will follow at the church. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Service Broadway at Eldridge.

PEACH, Sam died April 26, 2005 at Mt. Baker Care Center in Bellingham, where he received exceptional care. He was born March 29, 1919, in Port Townsend, WA. In 1937 he began his college education at the University of Washington, majoring in chemical engineering. He rowed on the freshmen crew and was also on the U of W swim team. He was a member of the SAE Fraternity. His college career was interrupted by the 2nd World War. He was stationed in Paris and flew many solo missions as a P-38 pilot providing photo reconnaissance for the allied Forces. From 1951 to 1952, during the Korean Conflict, he was stationed in Fairbanks Alaska before Alaska had attained statehood. After WWII, Sam returned from service to attend the University of Washington Law School, graduating in 1947. After graduation, he clerked for the Washington State Supreme Court. For the next 52 years he maintained a solo law practice in Bellingham. He retired at the end of 2000. While practicing law, Sam formed an Air National Guard post in Bellingham where he served as the commander. He retired as a Colonel from the Air National Guard in 1979. Sam is survived by his wife, Kate McMorris Peach, to whom he was married for 58-1/2 years. His children are Matthew, Andrew, Charles and Todd. His grandchildren are Kelly Peach, Sara Peach, Nicholas Peach, Zachary Peach, Maggie Peach, Joseph Peach and Kathryn Peach. He has two step-grandchildren, Emilio and Marilena Kim. Sam's interests included golfing at the Bellingham Country Club, watching and listening to Mariner baseball games, taking a swim in the lagoon below his house during the summer months, tending to his fruit trees and sweet peas, and watching his grandchildren participate in sports. Sam loved the practice of law. He enjoyed describing himself as a "country lawyer," focusing on representing individuals rather than corporations He was best known statewide for his expertise in railroad right-of-way litigation. He argued the first civil case published by the newly created Washington State Court of Appeals in 1969. His opponent in that case, later made famous from Richard Nixon's Watergate, was John Ehrlichman. Sam was widely known for his kindness, generosity and enthusiasm. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Apr 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PEACOCK, Ada Geraldine "Gerry" Marie (Smith), age 82, a resident of Birch Bay, WA for the past 22 years, passed away at home on February 27, 2007 of lung cancer. She was born July 22, 1924 in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba to Hattie (Willis) and George Herbert Smith. Throughout her life she traveled and worked extensively in both the USA and Canada. She enjoyed word puzzles, reading, dancing, traveling, and going to the casino. She was always the life of the party and was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Arlene, brother Harold, both husbands, George Davis and Frank Peacock and stepson Brian Peacock. Gerry is survived by a sister, Muriel (Stan) Howard of Chilliwack, B.C., sister-in-law Isabel Smith of Dauphin, Manitoba, children: Sharon (John) Penner of Surrey, B.C.; Franklin (Denise) Peacock of Burnaby, B.C.; Carol (Bill) Hill of Campbell River, B.C.; George (Sonja) Davis of Sterling, Ontario; Heather Borys of Dauphin, Manitoba; Robin (Sharon) Peacock of Corinth, NY; David Peacock of Campbell, CA; and Tammie (Herb) Newell of Creswell, OR. She has been blessed with a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family extends their heart felt thanks to Bob Hansen, Lisa Parker, Sonja Patrick and Hospice for the care they gave to Gerry over the last few months. There will be a Celebration of Gerry's Life at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 9, 2007 at Peace Arch Park in Blaine in the Heritage American Kitchen.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Mar 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PEACOCK, Charles E., a Bellingham resident since last May, died Tuesday (Sept. 8, 1987) at a Bellingham hospital. Peacock, 57, 5101 E. North St., was born Oct. 26, 1929 in Venice, Calif. Survivors include sons Jason and Neil Peacock, both of California; a daughter, Kristen Peacock of Bellingham; three brothers, Noren, Bydie and John Peacock, all of California; and two sisters, Ava Peplow and Ruth Cambon, both of California. Private family services will be held at a later date in Hawaii and California. Arrangements are by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

PEACOCK, Frank Woodrow - A service for Frank Woodrow Peacock of Blaine will be at 11 a.m. Sunday at Slider's By the Bay at Birch Bay with the Rev. Herbert Newell officiating. Mr. Peacock died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998, at Stafholt Good Samaritan Center. He was 79. Born Sept. 29, 1918, to William and Helena Dehm Peacock in Regina, Saskatchewan, he moved to Whatcom County 12 years ago. Mr. Peacock was a member of the Salvation Army Band and enjoyed playing golf. Survivors include his wife, Geri, of the family home; sons, Franklin Peacock and George Davis, both of Canada, Robin Peacock of New York, and David Peacock of California; daughters Sharon Penner, Carol Hill and Heather Borys, all of Canada, and Tammie Newell of Oregon; sisters Lila Taylor, Shirley Keary and Viola Guenther, all of Canada; brother Reg Peacock of California; 26 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Mr. Peacock was preceded in death by a son, Brian Peacock. Arrangements are by Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel.

PEACOCK, Jane Moore - A memorial service for Jane Moore Peacock of Bellingham will be at 5 p.m. Monday at Lairmont Manor. Mrs. Peacock died at home Sunday, Nov. 9, 1997. She was 69. Born April 3, 1928 to David and Elizabeth Elsom Moore in Madison, Wis., she graduated from Milwaukee Downer Seminary in 1946 and from Smith College in 1950. She moved to Bellingham in 1996. Mrs. Peacock worked as director of volunteer services for hospital and service organization for more than 30 years, and retired in 1993 in Wisconsin. She was a member of Woodside Church. Survivors include her husband, Richard Peacock, daughter Barbara Doerrer-Peacock of Chino Valley, Ariz., son Christopher Peacock of Eastsound, brothers David Moore of Brookfield, Wis., and James Moore of Monument, Colo., sister Elizabeth Trecker of Palm Desert, Calif., and six grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

PEACOCK, William Frances, formerly of Bellingham, died Wednesday, May 28, 1997, in Ione. He was 70. Services were held in Metaline. Born Oct. 22, 1926, to George and Helen Ware Peacock in Dorchester, Mass., he married Vivian Anderson Lane on Nov. 5, 1956, in Reno. Mr. Peacock served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War. A construction worker and carpenter, he worked on Boundary Dam in the Metaline Falls area. He lived in Bellingham from 1969 until 1989. Mr. Peacock was a member of Lions Club and American Legion. He was preceded in death by brother George Peacock and sisters Dorothy Jones and Mary Peacock. Survivors include his wife of Metaline; sons Bill Peacock Jr. of Alaska and Timothy Peacock of Hawaii; daughter Andrea Duty of Metaline Falls; stepdaughters Marian Yeargin of Metaline and Marlya Sharp of Ione; sisters Louis (sic) Butler of Boston, Joanne Gardner of Bellingham and Anne Dierks of The Dalles, Ore.; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

PEARCE, Roger Brian of Bellingham died at home Sunday, Dec. 28, 1997. He was 50. A memorial service will be held in Reno, Nev. Born Dec. 15, 1947, to William and Doris Fleming Pearce in Seattle, He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Mr. Pearce lived in Reno from 1963 until moving to Bellingham in 1993. He was general manager of Bill Pearce Motors in Reno. Survivors include his wife, Pamela, of Bellingham; his father William Pearce of Reno; daughters Clarissa Pearce and Miranda Pearce, both of Bellingham; sister Sandra Raffealli of Reno; and one niece.

PEARSON, Dorothy Jean (Brown) passed away on November 23, 2005, at Highland Care Center. She was 87 and was born in Vancouver, B.C. on March 8, 1918, to Margaret Blanche (Elliott) and James Brown. Jean grew up in Burnaby, where she had many friends and excelled at school. She graduated from King Edward High School in Burnaby in June 1934, at the age of sixteen. Jean continued to maintain her childhood friendships throughout her life, and was preceded in death by her dearest friend of 81 years just two weeks ago. Jean married Peter Johannes Pearson, her college sweetheart, on December 22, 1945. The ceremony was held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Burrard in Vancouver. Shortly thereafter, they moved to California, settling in San Francisco, and eventually became American citizens. After Peter's sudden death at the age of 42, Jean moved to Oakland and devoted herself to raising her two daughters. She began to paint in oil, then watercolor, and eventually moved on to painting china. Jean loved and supported the arts and would volunteer at the De Young Museum in San Francisco. She began working as a legal secretary in the law firm of Fletcher, Smith and Lasky in 1964, and retired 14 years later when her boss became a Federal Court judge and moved to San Francisco. Jean moved to Bellingham in 1985 to be closer to her family. Preceding her in death are her parents, husband Peter, sister Peggy Brodie, and nieces Signe Prentice and Katherine Collins. Jean is survived by her two daughters, Barbara and Maureen Pearson, her sister Norma Collins, sister-in-law Anna Petersen, and many nieces and nephews. Jean was devoted to her family and friends. She will be remembered for her artistic abilities, her genuine kindness toward others, and her unwavering honesty and faith in God. She will remain forever in our hearts. A sincere thank you to all the staff at Highland Care Center who provided such outstanding care and loving attention to our mother during her final days. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 2005, in the chapel at the First Congregational Church.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Nov 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PEARSON, James E. - Word has been received here of the death February 16, (1943) at Tillamook, Ore., of James E. Pearson, about 58 years of age, a former resident of Bellingham. He was a member of the Shingleweavers' union and in late years had worked at various places on the Coast as a saw filer. Funeral services were held at Tillamook. The survivors included one son, Virgil Irwin, at Washington, D. C.; three sisters, Mrs. Olive Swanlund, Spirit Lake, Iowa; Mrs. Elizabeth Armstead, Darrington, Wash., and Mrs. Florence Mason, Custer; five brothers, Robert, of Bellingham; E. E., of Jackson, Minn.; M. E., of Lewiston, Idaho; W. A., of Portland, and J. L., of Custer.

PEASE, Jodie Sue of Lynden died suddenly at her home on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1997. She was 30. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Greenacres Memorial Park, followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. at Nooksack Valley Baptist Church, with the Revs. Robert Duggan and Craig Hardinger officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Gillies Funeral Home. She was born on May 12, 1967, in Bellingham to Jerry Otter and Mary Sue Beard. A lifelong Whatcom County resident, she graduated from Meridian High School in 1985 and received an associate's degree from Multnomah School of the Bible in Portland. While attending Meridian, she was selected as a finalist in the state's Modern Miss Competition for her academic and community service achievements. She married Dennis Pease on Oct. 14, 1989, and was a member of the Nooksack Valley Baptist Church in Nooksack. In addition to her husband and her mother and father, she is survived by two daughters, Casey Lynn and Nicole Renee; two sisters, Julie Ann Brown of Lynden and Jill Nicole Otter of Parma, Idaho; a grandmother, Jennie Otter of Lynden; and numerous relatives. Services are by Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.

PECK, Patrick E., age 53 of Bellingham, passed away April 30, 2004 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born January 15, 1951 in Seattle to William & June (Gray) Peck. Patrick enjoyed woodcarving and totem pole carving, and was involved with the carving of the totem pole at Highline Community College. Patrick was preceded in death by his brother Larry Young and sister Kathy Tiffany. He is survived by his life long companion; children Clayton Peck of Alaska, Jason Peck of California, Sarah Peck of Florida along with 3 grandchildren; Nancy Moore; brothers Robin Young of Federal Way, Jack Young of Pierce County, and Mike Peck of Walla Walla; along with sister Toni Bugge of Des Moines; and numerous other relatives.

PEDERSEN, Eddie of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2001, in Bellingham. He was 81, born March 17, 1920, to Sverre and Karen (Christensen) Pedersen in Brooklyn, NY. Eddie served in the Merchant Marines during WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He moved to Whatcom County in 1969. Survivors include his wife Hjordis of the family home; daughter Karen Pedersen O'Shea of Hoboken, NJ; son Edward Norman Pedersen of Cary, NC; 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; and brother John Pedersen of NY. At his request, no services will be held. Committal will be at sea by the U.S. Navy. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Apr 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PEDERSON, Anita Marcella, age 83, passed away of heart disease on Friday, March 16, 2007. She was born in Iowa Falls, Iowa and grew up in Chicago. She married Russel Pederson in 1947 and they raised four children in the Chicago area. She and Russ moved to Seattle in 1979 and to Bellingham in 2002. Russ died in 2004, just before their 57th anniversary. She is survived by sons Bruce and wife Donna Rae of Birch Bay, Dale and wife Helen of New Orleans, Gary and wife Dena of McPherson, KS; daughter Keren Becker and husband John of Elgin, IL, and nine loving grandchildren. Anita was devoted to her family, a loyal friend, generous, gentle and patient, with a servant's heart. She believed in people, always seeing the best, with a humble, grateful heart. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, travel, birds, and the outdoors and passed these joys along to all her family. She and Russ enjoyed serving the needy at Union Gospel Mission in Seattle and walking Green Lake daily. She continued her daily walks at Bellis Fair Mall, demonstrating great courage after her beloved husband's death in 2004. She treasured her fellowship with the Seniors at Christ the King Church and with many neighbors and friends. A private Memorial Service is planned for family and friends.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Mar 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PELOUZE, Robert F., age 56, of Reno, Nevada, passed away in that city June 17, 1978. Mr. Pelouze was a former resident of B'ham and he was a member of the Merchant Marine. He leaves to survive a brother, John Cox of Tiburon, Calif. Son of the late Betty Cox, grandson of the late Mr. & Mrs. Simon J. Craft. Services will be held Thurs., June 29 at 10 a.m. in Bayview Cemetery under the direction of Westford Funeral Home.

PEMBERTON, Frances A. of Bellingham died Friday, Sept. 16, 1994, at her home. She was 82. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Assumption Catholic Church with the Rev. Gary Morrelli officiating. Burial will follow in Bayview Cemetery. A resident of Bellingham since 1935, Mrs. Pemberton was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Pemberton, daughter Margo Todd and grandson Joseph T. Todd. Survivors include son Joseph Pemberton of Bellingham; daughters Diane Peirolo of Washington, D.C. and Tanya Pemberton of Tacoma; sisters Amelia Maher of California and Marjorie Radovan of Mexico City; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

PENDERGRAST, Rose M., longtime Clear Lake, WA resident, passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 4, 2005 at the Divine Grace Family Adult Care in Marysville, WA at 81 years of age. She was born May 14, 1923, in what was known as Laurel, an area north of Bellingham, the daughter of Arthur and Ella Keller Hoeruegel. She attended Laurel Elementary and Bellingham High School. At the age of 23, she married Charles "Chuck" L. Pendergrast in 1947 at the Little German Lutheran Church in Bellingham. She and Chuck opened and owned Pendergrast jewelry, a successful retail store in Clear Lake. Rose specialized in repairing clocks while Chuck concentrated on more intricate watch repairs. They were avid travelers and loved "trailering", especially in their later years together. Rose loved music of all kinds, including singing. She loved reading her Bible, and worshipping her Lord at the Clear Lake Community Covenant Church, where she was a lifetime active member. She volunteered countless hours in the service of her church and her Clear Lake Community. Rose is survived by her step-daughter, Jeannette Beams and husband Ronn of Stanwood, WA, step-grandchildren, Kathy Hinderman and her husband Tom, also of Stanwood, WA and Gregory Beams and his wife Noelle of Fall City, WA, sisters, Betty DeLong of Stanwood, WA, and Clare Parker of Reno, NV and her brother, Arthur Hoeruegel of Bellingham, WA. She also had four great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles in 1988, and her sisters, Elsie Reynolds and Eleanor Saunders. Church Services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Clear Lake Community Covenant Church with Pastor Tim Hedberg officiating. Burial services will follow at the Clear Lake Community Cemetery and a reception will be hosted by the Women's Guild at the Covenant Church following these services. Arrangements under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.

PENLAND, Patrick R. – A memorial Mass for Patrick Robert Penland of Bellingham will be celebrated at 11 a.m. March 11 at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Blaine, with the Rev. Tim Sauer officiating. Mr. Penland died Tuesday, Feb 29, 2000 at Mount Baker Care Center. He was 91. Born Dec 27, 1918 to Charles F. and Augusta (Nels) Penland in Vancouver, B.C., he was a Scottish-American immigrant who earned his United States citizenship. Mr. Penland earned a doctorate degree from the University of Michigan. Mr. Penland retired as a university professor emeritus from the University of Pittsburgh, where he was a tenured professor. He taught and researched and was involved in the field service of information delivery systems in Michigan, North Carolina and Ontario. In addition, he was associated with various universities, including Oklahoma, Southern Connecticut, Minnesota and Toronto. He also served as a research advisor for doctoral students and as an external advisor for doctoral theses in other countries. Mr. Penland lectured throughout the United States as well as Canada, Europe, India, Iraq, Israel, Mexico, Thailand, Taiwan and the Philippines. His research and writings appeared in many books and trade magazines and his name was included in various biographical listings for consultants. He also served on the editorial boards of various professional journals. Mr. Penland was a member of many associations, including the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education, the American Society for Information Science and the American Association of University Professors. Mr. Penland received awards from the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education and the International Library Movement and was named a Fulbright Scholar in India. In 1995, he came to Bellingham. Mr. Penland was a member of Assumption Catholic Church of Ferndale and St. Anne's Catholic Church of Blaine. Survivors include son Michael T. Penland of New York; and daughters Mary Joan Penland of Canada and Elizabeth Miller of Minnesota. Arrangements are by Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel of Blaine.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PENNINGTON, Donald John, age 55, died March 12, 2005 in Seattle, WA. He was born October 18, 1949 in Seattle. Donald graduated from Shorecrest High School of Seattle in 1967 and went on to a career as a merchant marine, retiring after 30 years in 1997. He was a member of Sailors Union of the Pacific and Inland Boatman's Union. Donald was an avid fisherman and hunter who was a world traveler and skilled craftsman. He had a good sense of humor, loved life, was a hard worker and was a loving father and son. His father Donald Owen Pennington preceded Donald in death. Surviving him are his daughters Lola Leanne, Andrea Michelle, Teresa Colleen, all of Bellingham, WA, mother Mary Johnson of Shoreline, WA, sister Susan M. (Dan) May of Edmonds, WA, nephew Ryan, niece Tamara, many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 19, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at Richmond Highlands Baptist Church, 19350 Firlands Way, Shoreline, WA. A graveside service will follow in Mineral Hill Cemetery in Mineral, WA at 4:00 p.m. Arrangements have been made by Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills, Lynnwood, WA.

PENNO, Sally D., age 54, passed away on Dec. 9, 1997. Born in Bellingham, Sally spent most of her life in Whatcom Co. where she worked, played and carried on the tradition of growing things at the family home. Because of her enjoyment of spring renewal, family and friends will have a memorial celebration of her life when the flowers she cultivated and loved are reborn. Cremation by Bonny-Watson, Seattle.

PENNY, Rilla Martha Fouts, 85, of 1907 "G" Street, a pioneer Whatcom county resident having lived here for 81 years, died Saturday October 30, 1954 at a local hospital. Survivors include three grandsons, Arnold Elston Stenger and Marvin True Stenger both of Bellingham, and William Palmer of Seattle; a granddaughter Mrs. Betty Peterson of Portland, Oregon; seven great-grandchildren and a sister Mrs. Grace Hughes of Phoenix, Arizona. Arrangements are pending at Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment at the family plot in Bayview Cemetery.
Submitted by John Rauch

PEPPERWORTH, Harold Alfred, age 74 of Ferndale, WA died February 13, 1997 in Bellingham, WA. He was born March 15, 1922 in Fairfield, IL to Harris and Eliza Jane (Roy) Pepperworth. Mr. Pepperworth served in the U.S. Navy 1940-1948. He served on the U.S.S. Honolulu and was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He worked in the Bellingham Shipyard, and later worked for Pacific Fruit several yrs. and was owner of Bellingham Produce. He was a member of the Teamsters and worked for Whatcom Security. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Survived by former wife, J. Maxine Pepperworth of Ferndale; sons Chad Pepperworth and wife Marcia of Ferndale, Rick Pepperworth and wife Norma of Bellingham, Nick Pepperworth and Lauretta of Anchorage, AK, Kim Pepperworth and wife Julie of Bellingham, and 9 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 1997, Military honors by American Legion Post 7. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

PEREZ, John, age 60, passed away at his home in Ferndale, Wednesday, February 21, 2007. He was born Aug 21, 1946 in Venice, California to his parents Juan and Virginia (Trevino) Perez. John had been a Whatcom county resident since 1965. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. John married "Babe" (Eilene Froberg) May 12, 1979 in Bellingham. John retired from the City of Blaine in the Maintenance Dept and with his wife owned and operated "Babes Place Restaurant" on Main Street in Ferndale for many years before selling in August of 2006. He loved golfing, horseback riding, football and spending time with his family and friends. John was a member of the American Legion Post of Deming, Moose Lodge #493 of Bellingham. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Justa, brothers Faustino, Joe, Paul and Juan. And is survived by his wife Babe (Eilene) of the family home, daughter Sandra Perez of Ferndale, sons Matthew Perez of Ferndale and Johnathan Perez of Rapid City, South Dakota. 2 grandchildren, sisters Justa Juarez Juarez of Othello, WA; Lupita Garcia of Lynden, WA; Fran VanDiest and husband Roy; Estelle Hansen and husband Jim both of Bellingham; Rosa Bazaldua and her husband Cuco of Sunnyside, WA; and Dora Vijil and husband Louie of Mabton, WA. Brothers Alfred Perez of Channel View, TX; Rick Perez of Ferndale, WA; Peter Perez and his wife Lucy of Sunnyside, WA; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, February 26, 2007, 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Jerns Funeral Chapel, with Bishop Doug Froberg officiating. Military Honors by Albert J. Hamilton Post #7, American Legion of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Feb 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PERKINS, Stella J., age 71, of Bow, Rt. 1, Wash., passed away in Burlington Saturday, April 30, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Perkins came to the Clearbrook district in 1890 and resided in the Everson district from 1917 to 1932. Surviving relatives include her husband, Oscar; one son, Gerald O., of Bow, Rt. 1; one sister, Mrs. Mary Yenne, of Mt. Vernon; one brother, Harry B. Hammell, of Pacific City, Ore.; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 5, at 2 p.m. at the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, with Rev. Paul R. Campbell officiating. Interment in Lakeside Cemetery, Clearbrook.

PERRELL, Edward - Ending a residence of about 50 years in the Blaine district, Edward Perrell, aged 87 years, passed away as the result of a heart attack Sunday morning (28 July 1935) at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bice, where he resided. The youngest of eight children, he was the last to go and leaves no relatives. For many years he was an employee of the Alaska packers Association at the Blaine plant. Funeral services were held from the Purdy chapel Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock and burial took place in the California Creek cemetery.
(From The Blaine Journal, August 15, 1935) Submitted by John Rausch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

PERRY, Nola Louise of Everson passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 16, 2001. She was 86. Born in Ferndale on Oct. 12, 1915, Nola was a daughter of Carl and Anna (Vander Yacht) Boice and was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. She graduated from Lynden High School in 1933 and then from Bellingham Business College. Prior to being married, Nola worked as a secretary for the Farmers Mutual Telephone Company. She served on many election boards and as a volunteer for the Lynden Pioneer Museum, the Nooksack Food Bank, and as a reading tutor for the Everson Grade School. On June 26, 1946 she married William S. Perry in Lynden. She was a full-time homemaker and a member of the Friendly Neighborhood Club and the Michigan Club. Nola took weather reports from her Van Buren Road home for the National Weather Bureau for 22 years, and her weekly reports were printed in the Lynden Tribune. She also enjoyed watching sports. Besides her husband in 1979, Nola was predeceased by a brother, Versil Boice, and two sisters, Josephine Veleke and Sara Larson. Survivors include three sons, William B. Perry and wife Becky of Fairfax, Va., Roderic Perry of Everson and Robert Perry and wife Edie of Forest Grove, Ore.; three daughters, Ann Marie Hetterly and husband Warren of Lynden, Carla Pederson and husband Brian of Bellingham and Norma Jo Lambert and husband Jay of Everson; 11 grandchildren; a brother, Robert Boice and wife Anna-Greta of Lynden; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial was held today at 1 p.m. in Lakeside Cemetery with a memorial service following at 1:30 p.m. at Clearbrook Lutheran Church. Arrangements were by Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Lynden.

PERRY, Paul - Private family services were held for Paul Perry of Bellingham. Mr. Perry died at home Sunday, July 18, 1999. He was 57. Born Oct. 23, 1941, to John D. and Fannie (Mathewson) Perry in Kensington, Conn., he lived in Bellingham for 30 years. Mr. Perry served in the U.S. Army in Europe during the Vietnam War, from 1966 to 1968. On March 22, 1969, he married Barbara Ceis in Connecticut, then moved to Bellingham, where he raised his family. Mr. Perry was an artist, storyteller, poet, teacher and veteran. Survivors include his wife, of the family home; son Solly Perry and daughter Camille Perry, both of Bellingham; and brother John D. Perry of Connecticut.

PERRY, Ronald James, age 58, passed on unexpectedly at his Edmonds home early Saturday morning, 8/11/07. Ron's sense of humor, his kindness, enthusiasm for sports, pride in his home, family and work, enjoyment in providing generous, loving meals for his family and friends, along with his passion for "The Boss," Bruce Springsteen, will comfort and sustain us as we come to terms with his absence in our daily lives. Ron's family includes Kathleen Green, friend, spouse and soulmate; his beloved daughters, Alison Perry, Amanda Figueroa and Liana Green; and his precious grandchildren, Jeff Bailey, Tyler Seifert, Triston Smith and Marques and Alycia Figueroa. His father is Ted Perry and his brother is Richard Perry. Ron was preceded in death, just this year, by his mother, June Perry and his sister, Janet Intveld. Ron's extended family includes Ryan Bailey, Felipe Figueroa, Fran Perry, Steve Intveld, Tom, Bonnie and Richard Green, his many nieces, nephews and their children, his aunts, uncles and cousins. Ron is one of the nicest people many of us have ever met, and his circle of friends reaches far and wide. He is remembered fondly by classmates, teammates, daughters; friends, partners in the building industry, and by all those he touched in his daily life. Please join us for viewing Wednesday 8/15/07, 4-7 p.m. at Back's Funeral Home, Edmonds and for Ron's Memorial Thursday, 8/16/07, 11 a.m. at the Edmonds Yacht Club. "Would that I never forget Ron. And may these memories be as fresh for all my tomorrows as they are this day. Blessed by Ron's spirit, who shall always remain alive in my heart."
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PERRY, Virginia, formerly of Bellingham, died Friday, March 21, 1997, in Concord, Calif. She was 93. A private memorial service will be held on Whidbey Island. Mrs. Perry lived on Whidbey Island for 30 years before moving to Lafayette, Calif., 10 years ago. She was a member of Santa Maria Church and Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred. Survivors include daughters Joyce Kildow of Oklahoma City and Marlene Johnson of Lafayette, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

PETER, Janet A. & Michael L. of 2291 Kelly Rd., Bellingham, passed away in Bellingham, Sunday Dec. 6, (1987). Janet was born July 14, 1951 in San Francisco & was a meat wrapper at Ennen's Food Service for 10 yrs. She was a member of the Mt. Baker Motorcycle Club & Local No. 44 U.F.C.W. She was a 1969 graduate of Mt. Baker High School & enjoyed camping, biking & bowling. Michael was born April 29, 1946 in Seattle. He was a computer operator at Intalco Aluminum for 15 yrs. He was a member & trustee of Mt. Baker Motorcycle Club, a member of Toastmasters & Rotary & enjoyed bowling. Michael & Janet were married July 2, 1987 in Oregon. Janet is survived by her daughter Tami Hess of the family home; her parents Wesley & Mae Roosa; 2 brothers Mike & Steve Roosa all of Bellingham. Michael is survived by his son Mitchel Peter of Seattle; 2 daughters, Monique Peter of Seattle, Tiffany Raye Peter of Ferndale & step daughter Terresa Peter; his father Lloyd Peter of Bellingham; 2 brothers Donald & Jack Peter both of Bellingham. Private family memorial services will be held. Under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.

PETER, Lloyd A. of Bellingham died Friday, June 26, 1997, at St. Josepph Hospital in Bellingham. He was 84. Born June 28, 1913, in Wilder, Minn., to John and Clara (Iverson) Peter, he was a local resident since the early 1970s. Mr. Peter served in the U.S. Army and also the Merchant Marine during World War II. Later, he continued as a merchant marine aboard oil tankers for Mobil Oil Corp. He was preceded in death by a son,, Michael Peter. Survivors include two sons, Jackie E. Peter and Donald D. Peter of Bellingham; two brothers, Wilbur Peter of Lower Lake, Calif., and Darwin Peter of Fairbault, Minn.; a sister, Dorothy Walker of Lower Lake, Calif.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and seven nephews and nieces. At his request, no service will be held. Inurnment will be at Clipper Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

PETERS, Nora Alice Snow, age 83, of 2075 Vista Dr., Ferndale, passed away Sunday, March 3rd, (1985). She was a life-long resident of Washington, born in Winlock, & spent many years as a breakfast cook at the Snoqualmie Falls Lodge. Surviving are 4 sons, Gerald Rupert Willett of Deming, Jonathon Charles Peters of Anchorage, Alaska, Victor Lee Peters of Bremerton, & David E. Peters of Samish Island, Wash.; 3 daughters, Naomi Illeane Long of Olympia, Wash., L. Louise Sandstrom of Ferndale, Wash., & Carol A. Peters Thomas of Ferndale, Wash. 1 son, Glenn Rufus Willett preceded her in death.

PETERSON, Alie, 84, of 5414 Fairview Street, a former resident of Bellingham, died at a local hospital Saturday morning (June 24,1961). Mr. Peterson was born in Freeborn County, Minnesota, June 17, 1877, and had lived in Bellingham for 24 years, moved to Everett four years ago. He was a retired farmer. His wife, Emma Elizabeth, one daughter, Olivia, and two sons, Clarence and Marvin preceded him in death. Surviving relatives are four daughters, Mrs. William Macrea Smith of 5414 Fairview, Mrs. Robert L. Andrews of Auburn, Mrs. Ingmar Boe of Bellingham, Mrs. William C. Hess of Pasadena, California; two sons, Arnold Peterson of Everett, Alfred Peterson of Bellingham; three brothers, Oscar, Henry and Wendon, all of Kalispell, Montana; two sisters, Mrs, Clara Dixon of Ray, North Dakota, Mrs. Laura Boots of Williston, North Dakota; 30 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced later from the Solie Funeral Home.
(From The Everett Daily Herald) Submitted by Reg Rittenberg

PETERSON, Brian John, age 35, of 145 Sudden Valley, Bellingham, passed away Mon., Aug. 4, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital, due to complications from melanoma cancer. He was born Nov. 17, 1961, in Bellingham to Robert and Jean (Nattrass) Peterson and had been a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Brian graduated with the "Class of 1980" at Bellingham High School and attended Eastern and Western Washington Universities. He was employed as an assistant manager at Fred Meyer for the past 15 years. Brian married Vennesa Ohrt in July of 1988. He loved to play golf, fish, read and travel to Lake Tahoe with his wife, Survived by his wife, Vennesa of the family home; twin brother, Brad Peterson & wife Lisa of Bellingham; brothers, Rick Peterson & wife Nanci of Redmond and Larry Peterson & wife Linda of Yakima; mother, Jean Peterson of Bellingham; 3 nephews; 6 nieces; and numerous other family members and friends. Brian was preceded in death by his father, Robert Peterson, on Dec. 31, 1991. A memorial service will be held Thurs., Aug. 7, 2:00 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel. Greenacres Funeral Home & Crematorium.

PETERSON, Charles E. - Memorial services for Charles E Peterson, age 84 of 4206 Anker Park Dr, B'ham, will be Tues, June 14, 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, B'ham. Mr Peterson died June 7, 1988 in Madrid, Spain. The body was cremated. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, B'ham. Mr Peterson was born in Spokane & was a graduate of MIT Architectural Dept & was a member of the Architectural Institute of America. Mr. Peterson was employed for 40 years by the Milwaukee Railroad. Upon retirement he lived in Athol, Idaho until moving to B'ham in 1982. His survivors include a daughter, Freya Jones of Waxhaw, N.C.; one brother & two sisters of the Spokane area; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, June 13, 1988) Submitted by Reg Rittenberg

PETERSON, Diane, age 60, passed away after a long battle for life. Born in Bellingham, WA., to Frank "Chris" and Donna Angel on April 3, 1944, she attended schools in Whatcom County and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1962. Diane loved to fish and camp out with the kids at Silver Lake. She was always happy with whatever size fish she caught and some of them were "small." When Diane wasn't fishing, you could always stop by one of the Bingo halls and find her there, ready to "Bingo", just waiting for "B-8." She is survived by her husband, David; daughters, Tara and fiancé Randy Pfaff of Concrete, WA., Tammy and husband Jon Wyngaert of Everson, WA., Christine and husband Jason Holtrop of Custer, WA; sons, Jim and wife Denise Bird of Blaine, WA, and Mark Peterson of Blaine; and her grandchildren, whom she cherished, Jon, Amy, Kaylyn, Mike, Todd, Megan, Mitchell and Matthew. Diane will now spend time with her parents, Frank and Donna and her sisters, Janice and Kathy who preceded her in death. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 3, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Ferndale Moles Funeral Home Chapel.

PETERSON, Donald Stanley age 69 passed away January 5, 2002 at Arlington, WA. He was born September 23, 1932 in Custer, WA to Walbert and Elizabeth Peterson. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1951. He spent four years in the U.S. Navy, serving in the reserves and in active duty. He graduated from Washington State University Architectural Engineering class of 1958. He had a successful career as an Architect and other ventures in the Seattle area. His Mother and Father, Brothers Cecil A. Peterson of Fallbrook, CA, and Kenneth G. Peterson of Bellingham preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving Wife Margaret of the family home, Daughter Debra C. Adair, Sons Steven D. Peterson of Maple Falls, WA, Mark A. Peterson of Indianole, WA, Eric D. Peterson of Seattle, WA, and adopted son Shawn A. Peterson of Winter Park, CO, Brother Walbert (Bud) Peterson of Bellingham, WA, Sister Barbara E. Jardine of Middleton, Idaho, and numerous Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews. He will be remembered for his faith, warm heart, foresight and eternal optimism. Funeral service will be Thursday January 10th at 11:00 a.m. at the Evergreen Funeral and Cemetery, 4504 Broadway, Everett, WA.

PETERSON, Ethel Lorraine, age 83, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Saturday, January 25, 1997 in St. Joseph Hospital. Born July 16, 1913 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada to Joseph and Jennie (Craig) Graham, she was a Whatcom County resident since 1943; married Arthur Peterson in March, 1941; he preceded her in death on October 6, 1980; also preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Harold Graham on April 11, 1979. She traveled extensively throughout the U.S., was an avid reader and enjoyed her family. Survived by daughter, Cathy and husband Mike Olson of Sumas, WA; sons Joe and wife Marlene Peterson of Bellingham, Chris and wife Sigrid Peterson of Alameda, CA; 4 grandchildren, Toby Olson, Christie Olson, Don Peterson and Darin Peterson; nieces and nephews. Graveside Service Thursday, January 30, 1997, 11:30 a.m. Greenacres Memorial Park with a memorial service to follow at New Life Fellowship at 1:00 p.m. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

PETERSON, Joann S., M.S.W., A.C.S.W., Dip.C, Ph.D., aged 72, died at home in Bellingham on January 9, 2007. Starting over thirty years ago, she was one of the pioneering professionals in developing Bellingham's children's mental health services. Joann developed programs first at Whatcom Counseling and Psychiatric Clinic and later entered private practice. She spent the last decade as Director of Education at the Haven Institute on Gabriola Island, British Columbia. In 2006 she published a book and DVD called Anger, Boundaries and Safety by the Haven Institute Press. She is survived by husband Pete and sons David and Keith Peterson. Memorial plans are pending.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Jan 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PETERSON, Johanna, aged 92 years, passed away at her home, 1423 Twenty-third Street, Monday, January 6, (1941) following a short illness. Mrs. Peterson had resided here for the past forty years and was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives are three sons, A. Peter and Charles W. of this city, and Prof. Frank W. Peterson, of Craig, Alaska; two daughters, Hilda M. Peterson, Bellingham, and Mrs. Isaac Anderson, Madrid, Iowa; nine grand and seven great-grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Haugen, Wednesday, January 8 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

PETERSON, Marvin, 42, 2807 1/2 Hewitt Ave. died in his home Friday (August 28, 1959). He was born in Tioga, N. D., May 10, 1917, was a resident of Bellingham from the end of World War II until the five years when he moved to Everett. Mr. Peterson was a veteran of World Was II with the U.S. Army serving on Guadalcanal and the Solomon Islands. He is survived by two daughters, Susan and Shelly Peterson of 1919 Grand Ave.; one son, Mark Peterson of 1919 Grand Ave.; his father, Allie Peterson of 616 Casino Rd.; four sisters, Mrs. Agnes Macrae Smith of 616 Casino Rd.; Mrs. Pearl Boe of Bellingham, Mrs. Lila Hess of Pasadena, Calif., and Mrs. Evelyn Andrews of Seattle; three brothers, Clarence Peterson of Bellingham, Arnold of R 3 Everett, and Alfred of Bellingham. Funeral services will be in Jones Funeral Home, Bellingham, at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Friends wishing to see Mr. Peterson should call at the chapel of Challacombe-Fickel & Precht before 6 o'clock Wednesday evening. Burial in Green Acres Memorial Park, Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, August 31, 1959) Submitted by Reg Rittenberg

PETERSON, Mildred B. - A graveside service for Mildred B. Peterson of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Eric Bjorn officiating. Mrs. Peterson died Monday, June 23, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 92. Born Dec. 11, 1904, to Arthur and Bernice Watson Blair in Mason City, Iowa, she lived in Whatcom County for 54 years. Mrs. Peterson worked as a practical nurse at several nursing homes in Bellingham, retiring in 1972. She was preceded in death by husband Clarence Peterson and brother Harold Blair. Survivors include daughters Billiette Andersen of Bellevue and Barbara Slosser of Ferndale; son James Smith of Bellingham; sister Lucille Larsen of Colorado Springs, Colo.; half-sisters Joyce Petrusha of Spokane and Pat Chapman of Libby, Mont.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.

PETRAS, Vincent "Pete", age 87, passed away in Bellingham on March 16, 2007. He was born on January 21, 1920, in Cerova, Czechoslovakia. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Corrinne; sons Wayne and John and daughter Shirley (Green) of Bellingham; grandchildren Lex and Ben Petras and Jason, Scott, and Brittany Green; and five great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Joe and sister Ann (Syre) in Illinois and numerous nieces and nephews. Pete was a veteran of World War II, where he served in the army in Europe. At his request, no services will be held.
(From the Bellingham Herald, 21 Mar 2007)

PETTEY, Bruce Sheridan, age 86, of 3400 Lakeway Drive, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, December 18, (1951). Mr. Pettey had been a resident of this community for the past 48 years and was a retired cook. Surviving relatives are his widow, Evelyn, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Laura E. Smithey, also at home; two sons, William S., of Minstrel Island, B.C., and Norman W., of Spokane; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Carrie Tunstall, of Jamestown, N.D.; one brother, Arthur, of Vashon Island, and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Joe Tom Tate Saturday, December 22, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

PETTIT, Anne Marie - A graveside service for Anne Marie Pettit of Chehalis, formerly of Bellingham, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Saxon Cemetery, with the Rev. Pete Rhea officiating. Mrs. Pettit died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Centralia. She was 77. Born Jan. 21, 1922, to George and Anna (Selke) Walker in Bellingham, she was raised here and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1939. Mrs. Pettit was married to Eric Danielson Jr. for 41 years. He died in 1988. Mrs. Pettit was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 931 in Lynden and the National Rifle Association. She also was a member of Goshen Grange for many years. On Oct. 27, 1990, she married Thomas Pettit of LaCenter and they moved to Chehalis in 1992. She enjoyed baking and cooking, canning fruit and vegetables, working in her flower and vegetable gardens and embroidery and crossword puzzles. Her brothers John and Donald Walker died previously. Survivors include he husband Thomas, of the family home daughters Gail Holding of Chehalis and Kay Matteson of Gaston, Ore. son Mike Danielson of Bellingham sisters Margaret Hacker of Bellingham and Irene Hayes of Ferndale brothers Robert Walker of Ferndale, Neil Walker of Custer and George Walker of North Carolina 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Chapel.

PETTITT, Jennie - The funeral service for Mrs. Jennie I. Pettitt, wife of Mr. A. T. Pettitt, residence 2415 E street, will be held Monday, April 24, (1911) at 10 o'clock a.m. from the funeral parlors of Undertaker Harry O. Bingham, 1319 Dock street. The burial service of the Church of Christian Science will be read by Mr. A. E. Caswell. After the conclusion of the service Mrs. Pettitt's remains will be taken to Seattle at 12:02 for incineration, accompanied by Mr. Pettitt and family.

PFEIFFER, Barbara Jean (Brower), 69, of Ferndale passed away January 8, 1998, at home, surrounded by a family that loved her passionately. Barbara meant the world to us, the bottom has fallen out of our world with her death. She was the hub of our family, so pretty, so dainty, with a smile that lit up the room. Her family was her life and she served them with dedication and pleasure. Barbara loved music and had a beautiful voice. When she was young you could find her singing up a storm at the Elks Club in Olympia. Through the years, where ever she went, people would beg her to please sing for them. Barb loved animals and had great compassion for their care and condition. She was an excellent hostess and loved to cook. Her prime rib was better than any restaurants. Dinner at Bars was always a great time. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved a good laugh. Barb was kind, generous, honest, sincere, feisty, and very loving. As her life came to a close she fought the good fight, brave and with dignity. We are so proud of her and will miss her desperately. Barb is survived by her loving and very devoted husband Donald Pfeiffer, who cared for her selflessly until the end; daughter Heather Woods and grandchildren Lisa Farsje, Andy Farsje and Allison Woods; son Larry Sagor and his wife Anne; sisters, Arletta Swanson, Marily Watt and her husband Pete; many stepchildren, nieces, nephews, step grandchildren and steo great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 12, 1:00 p.m. at the Olympic Memorial Gardens, Tumwater, WA.

PHAIR, Elsie M., age 86 of Lummi Nation, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2005. She was born on November 9, 1918, to Henry and Ellen (Rodgers) Contraro in Marysville, Elsie attended the Chemawa Indian School in Salem, Oregon, before studying at Whatcom Community College, where she earned an Associate of Arts Degree. She became the Executive Secretary and receptionist at Lummi Aquaculture and later worked for Lummi Law and Order and Lummi Family Services. Elsie married James R. Phair Sr. in 1940. He was a WWII veteran. In her free time Elsie loved playing Bingo and Blackjack and enjoyed spending time at the casino with her kids. She was a wonderful cook, enjoyed sewing and working in her yard, and she absolutely adored her cats. Elsie was a member of the Squamish Tribe and a 25-year member of the American Legion. She lived and worked on the Lummi Reservation for most of her life.
Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, James, in 1978; brothers Philip Contraro, Freedin Contraro and Richard McCoy; sisters Ellen M. and Clara L. Contraro; and her grandson, Mark Phair Jr. She is survived by her 13 children, James R. Phair Jr., Ronald C. Phair Sr., Josephine E. (Phair) Bennett, Gordon S. Phair Sr., Kay (Phair) Sharp, Karen A. (Phair) Julius, Sharon E. (Phair) Miller, Mark S. Phair Sr., Fern A. (Phair) Reeve, Rocky L. Phair, Thayer A. Phair, Jerry O. Phair, and Tony A. Phair; 28 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. An Evening Prayer Service will be held on Monday, August 29, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. at Wexliem Community Center. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Tuesday, August 30, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Lummi Cemetery.

PHAIR, Mark Stephen - A vigil service for Mark Stephen Phair, lifelong Whatcom County resident, will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Wex li em, Lummi Community Center. Mark died Thursday, Nov. 6, 1997, of injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was 16. He was born Aug. 30, 1981, in Bellingham. Survivors include his parents, Mark S. Phair and Jessie Deardorff, brother Keith Tom Jr., sister Jessica Lee Phair, brother Adam J. Phair, grandparents Elsie Phair and Violet and Jim Adams and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

PHELPS, Betty Lou died unexpectedly Jun 18, (2007). In doing so, she left behind family and friends who will miss her every day for the rest of our lives. She was born Jan 30, 1935 in Sterling, CO to her parents, Bea and Clair Skold, both school teachers. She had an identical twin, Mary Ann. Both the babies were small, and Mary Ann died shortly after. Mom's stubbornness served her well and she came home to join her older brother Elmer. The family moved to Golovin, Alaska in 1940 to a small village where her parents taught English to the Eskimos. Mom loved to tell us the story of being chased by a wolf while sledding. In 1942, they moved to Bellingham, WA, where she spent much of her young life, graduating from high school from Bellingham High School in 1953. Mom met Howard Phelps, a fraternity brother of Elmer and They were married in 1955. Dad and mom had three children, the first of which, Bard, was born on her 22nd birthday. Laurie and Mark followed a few years apart. Dad worked for Boeing and as a family we moved across the country a number of times, growing up. Each time, mom set up the house and ensured it was an adventure, and that Christmas at each house was the same, no matter what coast or what city we were in. She was a great pinata maker, she taught us how to tie-dye and batik shirts. She loved to garden, especially tomatoes, sunflowers and sweet peas. She liked to fish and she loved her animals. She served as a docent at Woodland Park Zoo, among other volunteer activities throughout her life. In her later years, she struggled with the after affects of having polio as a teenager, and was in a lot of pain. But she was brave and strong and we hope she knows how much we admired her for that strength. She was proud, and stubborn, and liked to do things herself. That drove us crazy at times. She was a great friend to many, a great mom, sister, aunt, cousin and grandmother, and loving companion to all who knew her, including her dog and cat who will miss her too. Besides her biological children, mom leaves behind another special daughter, Mika Kitagami; her grandchildren Zachary, Bobby and Charlie, her brother Elmer (Patty); their children Liz (Dennis) and Dave (Jill) and their children; her Uncle Jim Wood (Virginia) and Aunt Ellen Skold; and many other special cousins and friends. A celebration of mom's life will be held at a later date. Mom would have appreciated any donations made in her name to your local animal shelter. Mom's final lesson to us: Life is short and death is often unexpected. Call your mom today, visit her, give her a hug and say I love you.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Jun 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PHELPS, Ira J., age 80, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2006. He was born in Salt Lake City, UT on August 16, 1926, to Ira and Elsie (Behlert) Phelps. He and his parents lived in Bolivia until he was twelve years old when he returned to finish his schooling in Salt Lake City. Upon graduation, he entered the Army Air Corps until the end of WWII. Ira and his wife Sheron were married in February 1959 in Medford, Oregon. He was preceded in death by his son Stephen Phelps, his daughter Pamela (Sahajo) Pruitt, and his grandson Timothy Joaquin Phelps. Ira is survived by his wife Sheron Phelps, his son Timothy Phelps, his granddaughters Jessica Phelps, and Rebecca Phelps, all of Bellingham, WA and his daughter, Stephani Milloy, his granddaughter Amy Milloy and his great-granddaughter Adrianna Milloy-Garcia, all of Las Vegas, NV. Ira loved fishing, football, Tournament Bridge, crossword puzzles and maintaining regular contact with all his many friends around Whatcom County. His love of humanity was evidenced by his willingness to be available and of assistance to anyone who had a need that he could fill and he always filled those needs with a loving smile on his face. He was always willing to take the time to talk with people no matter where he was. He truly never met a stranger. His gentle spirit will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Ira was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and always felt blessed to have been able to go on a mission in Argentina. He was always willing to discuss his deep and abiding faith with anyone who had an interest in learning about his faith. He was known to say that he was a child of God, a child of the universe, and a child of man and he lived his life accordingly. Ira requested that no services be held upon his passing. The Neptune Society will be handling all arrangements.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Jan 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PIENS, Evelyn L. - A graveside service for Evelyn L. Piens of Lake Stevens will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Everett. Mrs. Piens died Monday, March 24, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 81. Born March 21, 1916, to John and Mabel Martin Brandt in Bradford, Minn., she lived in Snohomish County 56 years and moved to Bellingham last year. Mrs. Piens was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben Piens, in 1986. Survivors include numerous relatives, including niece Carol Brandt of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

PIERCEY, Leonard S., age 75, of Lynden, passed away in a local hospital Monday, January 9, (1950) following a short illness. Mr. Piercey had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 19 years. He was a member of the Lynden Methodist Church and was city clerk in Lynden. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mayme; one daughter, Mrs. Sylvesta Huling, of Seattle, and three sons, Clifford, Portland, Wesley, Spokane, and Fred, Lynden; one brother, Verner, of Albany, Ken.; three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 12, at 2 p.m. in the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with the Rev. Chester Blair officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

PILOT, Bevan, age 94, of Blaine, WA, passed away Monday, September 22, 1997, in Blaine. He was born Sept. 20, 1903 in Whitford, Alberta, Canada. A Whatcom County resident for 17 years, he was a member of the Blaine Senior Center, Kulshan Lodge #186, F&AM, Ferndale Chapter #223 O.E.S., and he was a Shriner. He attended Grace Lutheran Church. Survived by son, Lance Pilot; granddaughter, Stacie Anne Pilot both of N. Vancouver, B.C.; 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Graveside services will be held Thurs., Sept. 25, 1997, 3:00 p.m. at Haynie Cemetery with Russ Gran officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

PHILPOTT, Thornton Burnett -- A memorial service for Thornton Burnett Philpott, 85, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Moles Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation will be at Greenacres Crematorium, and burial will be in the Mountain View Cemetery before the memorial service. Mr. Philpott, 4862 Beach Way, Ferndale, died Saturday at St. Joseph Hospital Main Campus. He was born Aug. 8, 1905, in Prentice, Wis., to George B. and Clara Belle Philpott. A Whatcom County resident since 1918, Mr. Philpott moved to Washington in 1911 with his family. He married Sylvia Minnie Unick on Jun 1, 1926, in Bellingham. A retired electrician, he was a life member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Mr. Philpott is survived by his wife, of the family home; a son, Tom Philpott of Bellingham; a daughter, Leila James of Bellingham; sister Gladys Tysver of Yakima; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From the Bellingham Herald, January 29, 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PHINNEY, Susanne Waters, a former Bellingham resident who lived on Staten Island, N.Y., died Nov. 2 at the age of 73. Born in Bellingham Oct. 16, 1911, she was a graduate of Fairhaven High School and Western Washington University. She also attended William and Mary College in Virginia. She was employed at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., for many years. Survivors include three daughters and two brothers, including Richard J. "Jim" Waters of Bellingham. Her husband, John Phinney, preceded her in death.
(From the Bellingham Herald, November 7, 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PICHT, Richard C. - A celebration of life for Richard C. Picht of Bellingham will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Blue Horse Gallery, 301 W. Holly St. Mr. Picht died Monday, Sept. 13, 1999, at his home. He was 52. Born April 4, 1947, to Charles and Gladys (Cooks) Picht in Renton, he attended Tyee High School, Highline Community College and Western Washington University and had been a Bellingham resident since 1977. Mr. Picht worked at Whatcom Middle School for the Bellingham School District. On July 14, 1990, he married Jeanne Boni at the Roeder Home. He enjoyed being an artist and computer guru. Survivors include his wife, of the family home and parents of SeaTac.

PICKARD, Mary, an old resident of Custer, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. J. Walsh of Custer Apr. 23, (1928) at the age of 63 years. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the George A. Monroe chapel, conducted by Rev. Chas. H. Hardman of Wenatchee. Burial was made in the Enterprise cemetery. She is survived by one son, Chas. J. of Custer; two daughters, Mrs. Walsh of Custer and Mrs. Nobel Hardman of Wenatchee; 17 Grandchildren and two brothers.

PICKARD, [W.] A. died in Cedarwood Saturday (July 25, 1925) night. He was laid to rest Wednesday in Enterprise Cemetery. He leaves his widow, one son, Charles, two daughters, Mrs. Ada Walsh and Sylva Harden, thirteen grandchildren. Mr. Pickard has been a resident of Custer and vicinity for many years. He was the blacksmith for many years.

PIERCE, John (Jack) Keith, age 73, passed away at Stafholt Good Samaritan Home in Blaine on February 8, 2007. Born May 20, 1933 to Bill and Eleanor Pierce of Gig Harbor, WA, he learned boat building and fishing at his father's side. After serving in the US Army in the early 1950's, he moved to Blaine where he turned his love of commercial fishing into a life long career. Jack was a unique individual with a wicked sense of humor who taught many young men, including his stepsons, to love the sea and the fishing industry as much as he did. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Carole; his daughter Stephanie, husband Keith, and granddaughter Sierra of Blaine; his brother Gerry and wife Judy of Mattawa, WA; his stepchildren Jennifer Henrickson of Shelton, David Chapman of Blaine, Patrick McDonald of Belfair, Laurie Ouellette of Custer and their families, as well as a large extended family. Jack is predeceased by his parents Bill and Eleanor, his brother Robert, his first wife Marylou and his best dog Philly. Jack's family wishes to thank the staff and nurses of Stafholt for the excellent care that was provided in his final days. A memorial service will be held at the American Legion Post 86 in Birch Bay, Saturday, March 3, 2007 at 1 p.m. "The night the old fisherman passed, the sky cleared, so he had the stars to navigate by..."
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Feb 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PIERCE, Proctor W., 85, 2239 Lincoln street, died at a local hospital Tuesday (November 28, 1950) following a brief Illness. A retired farmer, Mr. Pierce had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 62 years. He was a member of the Junior O.U.A.M. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Danielson, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Myrtle L. Wyman, of Herlong, Calif.; two grandsons, Kurt Danielson, of Bellingham, and Ronald Wyman, of Herlong, and two great grandchildren. Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns funeral home with the Rev. Daniel Taylor officiating. Burial will be in the Lynden cemetery.

PIERCEY, Mayme, age 73 years, of Lynden, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, Sept. 20, 1952 following a short illness. Mrs. Peircey had lived in the Lynden district for the past 32 years. She is survived by one daughter, Sylvesta Huling, of Forks, Wash.; three sons, Charley C., of Portland, Wesley S. of Ellensburg, and L. Fred of Omak; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Sept. 22, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Chapel, at Lynden, with the Rev. Chester Blair officiating. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

PIERRON, Thelma M. - A memorial service for Thelma M. Pierron of 4194 Ankar Park Drive will be at 2 p.m. April 11 at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship with the Rev. Barbara Cheatham officiating. Mrs. Pierron died of cancer Thursday, March 13, 1997, in Ross, Calif. She was 77. Born Feb. 16, 1920, to Lloyd and Emily Johnston in Brandon, Manitoba, she was a local resident since 1961. She married William Pierron on July 14, 1958, in New Westminster, B.C. He died in 1984. Mrs. Pierron completed the registered-nurse program at the University of Manitoba and received certification in public health from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. A co-founder of Whatcom Hospice, Mrs. Pierron worked as a public-health nurse and served as director of Visiting Nurse Home Health Care. She was a member of Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, United Nations Association, Interfaith Coalition and Washington State Nurses Association. She also was active at Bellingham Senior Activity Center and enjoyed traveling and attending theater and symphony orchestral performances. Survivors include son William Pierron of Arlington, sister June Dunn of Ross, Calif., and numerous nieces and nephews.

PIERRON, William - Memorial services for the Rev. William R. Pierron, 71, 2836 Alderwood Ave., will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship, Gladstone and Franklin streets. He died Saturday. Born in Bellingham June 18, 1913, he returned here in 1960. He was retired from the Social Security Administration. He served as minister to Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship. He was a graduate of Whatcom High School and Western Washington University. He was a member of National Association of Retired Federal Employees, American Association of Advancement of Science, Mensa Society, American Philosophical Association, United Nations Association, Whatcom Nuclear Freeze and National Association of Railroad Passengers. He was active in the local Democratic Party organization. He is survived by his wife, Thelma, a son and a sister. The Rev. A. Phillip Hewetts will officiate at the memorial service. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home.
(From the Bellingham Herald, November 5, 1984) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PIERSON, H. Arlene, age 73, passed away May 27, 1997 in Salem, OR. Born Feb. 14, 1924 to Fred & Ruby Rothenbuhler in Bellingham, WA. She was raised in the Whatcom and Skagit Co. areas until she was 18. She farmed in the Valley for years. Her father owned & operated a dairy farm in Edison, WA. She enjoyed gardening & reading. Preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, C. R. "Bill" and brother Melvin Rothenbuhler. Survived by daughters Patricia Noonan of Salem, OR and Arlie Pierson of Spokane; sister Beverly Elvabek of Oak Harbor, WA; brother Jack Rothenbuhler of Green Valley, AZ; 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Graveside services Wed. June 4, 1997 at 2 p.m. at Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, WA. Services under the direction of Howell-Edwards-Doerksen Chapel of the Gardens.

PIGG, Dolores Marie (Barthel) was born July 25, 1918 in Blackwell, Oklahoma, the third of seven children of Otto and Matilda Barthel, passed away November 1, 1997 in Bellingham. Her husband of 56 years, 11 months, Martin Cleveland (MC) Pigg passed away October 31, 1997. Dolores is survived by four brothers and sister, her two sons Mary and Lynn and four grandchildren. Dolores grew up in the Blackwell area, attending elementary school in a one room schoolhouse and working on the family farm. She met MC Pigg in high school, and they were married November 3, 1940 in Fort Sill, OK. They moved to Bell, CA where Marty was born and later to Stockton, CA, where Lynn was born. In 1954, while enroute to Anchorage, Alaska, Dolores and MC stopped in Bellingham to visit relatives. Here, the Bellingham story begins and, 43 years later, ends. In Bellingham, she and MC raised their sons and shared in the running of a small horse ranch on "The Hill", where she helped train racing and cutting quarter horses. Dolores had many friends and was a wonderful homemaker and cook, especially well known for her better-than-the Colonel fried chicken. Although she never returned to daily work outside the home, Dolores worked seasonally in Bellingham's fish canneries for many years. After MC's retirement, MC and Dolores became "snowbirds" and spent their last fourteen winters in Yuma, AZ. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 1997 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 Texas Street, Bellingham. Arrangements are under the direction of Westford Funeral Home.

PIGG, Martin C. (M.C.), age 77 of Bellingham, died October 11, 1997 at home with his wife and sons present. He was born October 24, 1919 in Newtown, Missouri to Grover and Genevieve (Halley) Pigg. M.C. was raised in Newtown and Blackwell, OK, where he worked in the fields and his father's grocery store. At age 19 he enlisted in the U.S. Army as a machinist, following the Army he worked in automobile maintenance for many years. M.C. married Dolores Barthell Nov. 3, 1940 in Fort Sill, OK. They successfully raised two sons, Marty and Lynn. He lived several years in Stockton, CA, before moving the family to Bellingham in 1953 and with the exception of one year he has lived in Whatcom Co. ever since. M.C. worked for York Ellis Lumber Mill, Brooks Lumber Co. and Georgia Pacific Pulp and Paper. He was active as a handyman in the area working with members of the community to build homes, barns, and trailers. M.C. raised horses for 25 years and after retirement, renewed his lifelong interest in old time fiddling. For many years M.C. participated in fiddling contests, both local and out of state. He was a member of Whatcom Co. Sheriff Posse, Elks Club and worked for Bellingham Police Force for 1 year. Survived by his loving wife, Dolores of Bellingham; sons, Marty Wayne and wife Gloria of Sunny Vale, CA, Lynn Pigg and wife Monica of Bellingham; brother, Glendal Wayne of Los Verges, NV; a sister Opal Cline of Modesto, CA; and four grandchildren. Private family services were held at his residence. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

PIKE, Dona "Mrs. D" age 73, of Ferndale, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2006. She was born on August 12, 1933 in Bellingham to Herbert and Nedra Clausen. Donna married Wayne Pike on April 5, 1952. Dona was a very caring, giving lady, who welcomed anyone into her home, and immediately considered them a friend. She loved to bake and cook for anyone who happened to drop in, and she often baked Christmas cookies for everyone to enjoy. Donna enjoyed spending time reminiscing and sharing stories, was an avid reader and gardener, and she loved to do crossword puzzles. She liked to travel, especially to Elko where she was the lucky charm of the family; and to camp at Cherry Point where she was known as the "Mayor of the Beach." Donna loved being mom and grandma to her kids' and grandkids' friends. Her family was her life, and her favorite times were those she spent with her children and grandchildren. Donna was preceded in death by her parents; brother Maurice Clausen; children Gary Pike and Debbie Hoover; grandchildren, Marty Kelton and Kyle Curtright; father-in-law Elmer Pike, and brother-in-law Greg Pike. She is survived by her husband Wayne; children Sandy Kelton, Kathy Curtright (Steve), and Pam Olson (Dennis); grandchildren Mike Kelton (Mayra), Tana Tjoelker (Travis), Joe Curtright (Misty), Angie Hoover, Adam Curtright, Erick Kelton, Katie Curtright, Ashley Hoover, Mitchell Ramsey (Leah), and Garret and Jennifer Olson; great-grandchildren Dylan and Alec, Taylor and Mackenzie, Jade and Zack, and Mariah; sister Barb Gillmore (Terry); great uncle Alfred Clausen; mother-in-law Edna Pike; good friend Gloria Wilcox; sister-in-law Jeanette Anderson (Dan) and son-in-laws Jeff Kelton and Tucker (Mike) Ramsay. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 3, 2006 at 2 p.m. at the Ferndale American Legion.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Nov 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PIKE, Gregory Lynn was born on March 26, 1947 in Bellingham, WA to Elmer and Edna (Beckman) Pike. He passed away at home, Thursday April 7, 2005, at the age of 58. Greg was a life long resident of Ferndale, WA. He was a graduate of Ferndale High School and proudly served our country in the Army during the Vietnam War. Greg was the owner of Cedar's Tavern and Restaurant in Ferndale. His exuberance for life will forever be in the hearts of his family. Greg will be remembered by many as a father figure, friend, and mentor. He brought love, fun, and laughter to all of the adventures in his life. Greg was an avid outdoorsman and had a deep love and devotion for animals and nature. He enjoyed woodworking, cooking, hunting, gardening, farming, and trail riding. Greg was devoted to his community. He was the President of the Old Settler's Association for several years, a F.F.A Booster member, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, a 4-H Club leader, and a Babe Ruth coach. Greg was also the President of the local U.K.C. Association and was a member of the United Kennel Club. Over the years, Greg enjoyed the challenge of raising, breeding and training champion beagles. Greg is survived by his loving wife Linda (Clevenger), mother Edna Pike of Ferndale, brother Wayne Pike of Ferndale, sister Charla Wilder of Custer, sister Judy Boxx of Laurel, his children and spouses: Coady and Holly Pike of Ferndale; Jamie and Heidi Pike of Vancouver, WA; Nevin and Amanda Pike of Ferndale; Brandon Pike of Ferndale; Justin and Holly Pike of Ferndale; Tresha Dutton of Bellingham; Darcie Cowan of Bellingham; Stacey Cowan a student at Notre Dame University; and Tucker Cowan of Ferndale; and numerous nieces and nephews. Greg's grandchildren, Hunter, Aaron, Brock, Daniel, Jaxson, Logan, Malcolm and Marcus were the light of his life. Greg was preceded in death by his father Elmer Pike. A service will be held at Cornwall Church on Thursday April 14, 2005 at 3 p.m. Visitation is scheduled at Mole's Funeral Home in Ferndale on April 12 from 4-8 p.m., April 13 from 2-8 p.m. and April 14 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

PIKE, Ted - Our loving husband, father, and grandfather, Ted Pike passed away at his home in Everson the morning of Thursday, November 13, 1997 at the age of 73. Ted was a lifetime resident of the county born in Everson on November 2, 1924, a son of Harvey and Florence Connor-Pike. He graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1942 and operated a dairy farm on the South Pass Road. He also worked for the Whatcom Road Department for 10 years and Copeland Lumber in Everson for 5 years. He was on the Board of Directors of the Western Washington Crops Association for 12 years, a member of Nooksack Valley School Board for 10 years, Director of the Nooksack Water Association and Director of Farm Services Association in Lynden. He was a member of the Whatcom Democratic Party, The Everson Lions Club, and enjoyed golf and gardening. He was also a loyal supporter of the Nooksack Sports Teams. In Lynden on December 7, 1946 he was married to his beloved wife Josephine Rogers and she survives her husband at the family home. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 50 years, Jo; his son Gary Pike of Nooksack; daughters, Lin Johnson and husband Terry of Everson, Nancy Wagner and husband Denny of Lynden, Barb Heutink and husband Mark and Sue Robinson and husband Dave all of Everson; brothers, Frank Pike and wife Bettye and Rol Pike and wife Phyllis all of Everson; sister(s) Marian Vavra and husband Jerry of Everson and Peg Kline and husband Jim of Lynden; 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Ken Pike. A funeral service will be held Saturday November 15, at St. Joseph Catholic church in Lynden at 11:00 a.m. with Father Woody McCallister officiating. Burial will follow in Nooksack Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden.

PIKE, Wayne Stanley "Waynard" of Ferndale, Washington passed away on November 21, 2006. Wayne was born on May 1, 1930 in Bellingham, Washington. Wayne married Donna Pike in 1952. He served in the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer for 30 years, 22 being active and 8 reserve. He then went on to own Coast to Coast Hardware in Ferndale for many years. Later, Wayne worked at Mt. Baker Plywood, followed by 10 years working in immigration. Wayne was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He enjoyed driving his John Deere Tractor and gardening. He loved the holidays and loved making Swedish Pancakes. Wayne also had a love for golfing. He was preceded in death by his wife Donna Pike; father Elmer Pike; grandsons Marty Kelton and Kyle Curtright; son Gary Pike; daughter Debbie Hoover and brother Greg Pike. He is survived by mother Edna Pike; daughters Sandy Kelton, Kathy (and Steve) Curtright, Pam (and Dennis) Olson; sisters Judy (and Jack) Boxx and Charla (and Willard) Wilder and 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews and friends. A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 4 at 2:30 at the Ferndale American Legion.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Dec 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PILON, Dorothy - Visitation for Dorothy (Miedema) Pilon of Lynden will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Burial will be at 1:15 p.m. Saturday in Monumenta Cemetery in Lynden followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. at First Christian Reformed Church in Lynden, with the Revs. Paul Hansen and Ananda Perera officiating.
Mrs. Pilon died Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at her home. She was 91. Born May 11, 1909, to Minno and Alice (Jansma) Miedema in Hoogebeintum, the Netherlands, she moved with her family to Grand Rapids, Mich., in 1914 and then to Oak Harbor in 1920. On Feb. 5, 1930, she married John Pilon in Oak Harbor, and they operated a dairy farm on Abbott Road, south of Lynden.
Mrs. Pilon was a member of First Christian Reformed Church of Lynden. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. Her brothers Martin and Maynard Miedema died previously. Survivors include her husband, of the family home; daughters Pat Bosman of Bellingham, Joanne VanderVeen of Lynden, Minnie Buys of Quincy, Sharon McDaniel of Pasco and Alice Kooy and Linda Egli, both of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada; 20 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, April 6, 2001) Submitted by Debbie deHoog

PILON, Grace - Visitation for Grace Pilon of Everson will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Monumenta Cemetery followed by a funeral at 11:30 a.m. at Everson Christian Reformed Church with the Revs. Steve Frieswick and Paul Ipema officiating. Mrs. Pilon died Monday, Aug. 11, 1997, at the Christian Health Care Center. She was 80. Born Feb. 3, 1917, to John and Katie Dykima VanderWoude in Platte, S.D., she moved to Whatcom County in 1933. She married Harry Pilon in 1936 in Lynden. Mrs. Pilon worked for Kale Canning and Hickey Brother Potato Farms. A member of Everson Christian Reformed Church, she was active in its Ladies Aid Society, in the Lynden Christian Mothers Club and Trash for Cash program. Mrs. Pilon was preceded in death by her husband in 1978 and by a daughter, AnnaMae Sterk, in 1994. Survivors include daughters Katie Bouwman and Helen Stadt, both of Everson, and Marilyn Borger of Seattle; brothers Henry VanderWoude of Everett and John VanderWoude of Lynden; sister Cora Sollinger of Everson; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

PINCKNEY, Grace M., age 79 an old time resident of Blaine, passed away suddenly last Wednesday afternoon (Apr. 1, 1959) as she was entering the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Chute, where she had gone for a luncheon meeting of the card club of which she was a member.
Born in North Dakota, she had lived in Blaine for many years, first with her parents on land known as the MAPLES, later with her husband, Attorney John Pinckney in the brick home which they built and nowwhich is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Al Fair, and in later years following the death of Mr. Pinckney in a cottage on "E" street and then in a home the deceased built especially for herself on Boblett street. The last few years owing to failing health she had lived with relatives in Yakima until a year ago when she entered Stafholt here in Blaine. Mrs. Pinckney had for many years served as society reporter for the Blaine Journal and was active in Blaine's social circles.
Surviving relatives include a brother Leon Scaman of Wenatchee; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Fred Scaman and Mrs. Louise Scaman of Wenatchee; two nieces, Mrs. Marjorie Campbell of Seattle and Mrs. Ruth Henchy of Yakima; six nephews, John Scaman of Wenatchee, Beal and Ted McCullock of Yakima, Jack, Joe and Fred Scaman, also of Yakima. Funeral services were conducted from the McKinney Funeral Home Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Clarence Lund officiating. Interment was in the Blaine Cemetery.
(From The Blaine Journal, April 9, 1959) Submitted by Mark Vernon.

PINE, Amos Thompson, of Blaine, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2005. He was born on February 20, 1931 in Blaine, WA to Frank Carr Pine and Ruth Jeanette (Thompson) Pine. Amos graduated from Blaine High School in 1950 and joined the U.S. Navy, where he became a Gunner-Mate 2nd Class. He served in the Navy until 1954 when he joined the Air Force, serving there until he retired in 1971. Amos married JoAnne David on June 18, 1955. Besides his military career, Amos had a variety of occupations, working for Temco, then as owner and operator of Blaine City Taxi for 15 years. He was the mayor of Blaine from 1976-1979 and also worked at the International Cafe as a card attendant until his retirement. Amos was preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by his wife, JoAnne Pine; daughter, Kim Smith and husband, Charlie of Bellingham; sons, Kevin Pine and wife, Kay of Steilacoom, Kerry Pine and wife, Chris of Maple Falls, and Keith Pine and wife, Vicki of Bellingham; fourteen grandchildren; and one great-grandson. There will be a celebration of Amos' life on Sunday, March 20, 2005 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the home of his daughter; 1427 E. Axton Rd., Bellingham, WA. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home & Cemetery.

PINKEY, Henry J., 72, a Sedro-Woolley resident for the past 15 years, died Sunday, Nov 27, 1983 at United General Hospital. Born in Everson on April 15, 1911, he was raised in Whatcom County and was a graduate of Mt. Baker High School. In 1938, he married Pearl Harris in Bellingham. The couple moved to Newhalem, Whatcom County in 1950 where he was employed by Seattle City Light. In 1969, the couple moved to Sedro-Woolley. He retired from Seattle City Light in 1976. He played semi-professional baseball in Bellingham for several years, served as a 4-H leader and coached Little League and Babe Ruth championship baseball teams while living in Newhalem.
Survivors include his wife, Pearl of Sedro-Woolley; a son, James Pinkey of Mountlake Terrace; a daughter, Jenevery McCutcheon of Apache Junction, Ariz.; a brother, Donald Pinkey of Marysville; three sisters, Ruby Alexander of Bellingham, Anna Gillis of Tacoma and Mary Benshoof of Portland, Ore. and six grandchildren. At his request, there will be no funeral. Cremation was held under the direction of Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley.
Submitted by James W. Pinkey .

PINKEY, James Paul, age 80 years, of 2582 Goshen Road, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, August 12, (1956). Mr. Pinkey had resided in Bellingham for the past 40 years and was a retired lumberman. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Viola Pinkey, one daughter, Mrs. Rose West of Coronado, California, one daughter-in-law Mrs. Shirley Pinkey of this city, 4 grandchildren, one brother John Pinkey of this city and one sister Mrs. Rose Wells of Detroit, Michigan. Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday August 15 at 10:30 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. E. M. Bremer of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, August 13, 1956) Submitted by James Pinkey

PINKEY, James W., age 35, of Route 3, Bellingham, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, August 2, (1953) following a short illness. Mr. Pinkey was a life resident of this district and was a logger for the Bellingham Timber Company, a veteran of World War II, member of American Legion Mt. Shukson Post 224, member of International Order of Foresters and member of the International Woodworkers of America Local No. 46. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; two sons, William Eugene and Thomas Edward; one daughter, Jennifer, all of the home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. James P. Pinkey; one sister, Mrs. John West, all of the city. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 4, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Judson L. Crary, pastor of the Lawrence Immanuel Lutheran Church officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, August 3, 1953) Submitted by James Pinkey

PINKEY, John, age 75, of 1228 State St., passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, March 25, (1959). Mr. Pinkey had resided in Bellingham for the past three years, and previously had been a 20 year resident of Anacortes. Deceased was a retired shingleweaver and leaves to survive four nephews, Leon Pinkey of Bellingham, Donald Pinkey of Everett, Clifford Pinkey of Everson and Henry Pinkey of Rockport; also three nieces, Mrs. Ruby Theel of Everson, Mrs. Anna Gillis of Orting and Mrs. Mary Margaret Benshoof of Portland, Ore. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Calvin W. Moore, Friday, March 27, at 1 p.m. Cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, March 25, 1959) Submitted by James Pinkey

PINKEY, Joseph Andrew, 69, of route 2, Everson, father of Leon J. Pinkey, Bellingham realtor, died Friday morning in a local hospital. Well known farmer, retired of recent years, Mr. Pinkey had lived in the Everson district 51 years. He is survived by his wife, Martha, at the home, three other sons, Clifford G., of Everson, Henry J., of Newhalem, and Donald E., of Everett; three daughters, Mrs. Anna Thomas, of Buckley, Mrs. Ruby Theel, of Everson, and Mrs. Margaret Benshoof, of Portland, Ore., 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, James Pinkey, Bellingham, Jack Pinkey, Anacortes, and Frank Pinkey, Saginaw, Mich. The funeral has been arranged for Monday at 1 p.m. in the Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral home, Rev. Judson L. Crary officiating, with interment in Woodlawn cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, December 21, 1951) Submitted by James Pinkey

PINKEY, Martha Ann, 2501 E. St., age 88, passed away Thursday, May 17, 1973 Mrs. Pinkey was a resident of this community most of her life. Surviving are 4 sons, Leon J., City, Jenry (Henry) J., Sedro Woolley, Wash., Clifford G., Everson, Donald E., of Marysville, Wash.; 3 daughters, Mrs. Anna Gillis of Tacoma, Wash., Mrs. Ruby Alexander, City, Mrs. Mary Margaret Benhoff (Benshoof), Portland, Oregon; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren. Service will be conducted by Rev. Elmer E. Erickson, Monday, May 21 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, May 18, 1973) Submitted by James Pinkey

PINKEY, Pearl Hazel (Harris) Pinkey, 71, a former Whatcom County resident, died Monday, Apr. 24, 1989 at her Lynnwood home after suffering a heart attack. Mrs. Pinkey was born Jan. 23, 1918, in Orcas, San Juan County, to Guy and Grace Harris, and lived in Washington State all of her life. She lived in Deming and Newhalem from 1944-1973. She was a volunteer at the South Snohomish Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include a son, James Wilbert Pinkey of Mountlake Terrace; a daughter, Jenevery Ann McCutcheon of Mesa, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity. No services will be held, with cremation under the direction of Purdy and Walters with Cassidy Funeral Home in Everett.
(From the Bellingham Herald, April 25, 1989) Submitted by James Pinkey

PITTENGER, Lois M. of Maple Falls died Monday, Jan 3, 2000 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 69. Born May 15, 1930 to Edward M. and Myrtle Dell Pittenger in Chicago, she earned a nursing degree from Chicago University. Ms. Pittenger worked as an LPN in home care in Whatcom County for many years. Survivors include dear friends Jacque Fowler, Georgia Phister and Greg Lee, all of Maple Falls. She loved her cats. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jan 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PITTS, Clara L. - At her request, there will be no services for Clara L. (Peterson) Pitts of Bellingham. Mrs. Pitts died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at her home. She was 90. Born March 6, 1911, to George and Sophia (Omli) Peterson in Ferndale, she was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Mrs. Pitts was a member of Northwest Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and knitting. Survivors include son Darrel A. Pitts of Bellingham; daughter Deanna S. Kenyon of Ketchikan, Alaska; brother Leslie Peterson of Bellingham; sisters Anna Vogt of Birch Bay and Olga Peterson of Seattle; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, April 6, 2001) Submitted by Debbie deHoog.

PITTS, Wilburn R. "Bill" age 84, of 3016 W. Maplewood Ave., passed away Saturday, September 21, 1991 at his home following a long illness with cancer. He was born to John L. and Agnes Pitts in Stanwood, Washington on Aug. 14, 1907. He married his wife of 47 years, Vera L. (Keleher) Pitts, on April 1, 1944. Mr. Pitts was a barber for many years and owned and operated the Savoy Barber Shop in Bellingham at the time of his death. He was active in many organizations, and was Past Grand Chancellor for Washington State Knights of Pythias, life member of Elks Lodge #194, the Wheel and Keel Club, Sportsman Rifle Club, the N.R.A. and the Whatcom County Sheriff's Posse. He was also a charter member and manager of the Bellingham Sportsman's Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling with his wife and friends in their travel trailer. He was preceded in death by his son, Alvie John Pitts in 1972. Survivors, besides his wife Vera, of the family home, are Elaine McGonigal and husband Stan, of Bellingham; Arlene Hoag and husband Robert, of Seattle; Geraldine Bradley and husband Harry of Everett; and Jean Ann Doty and husband Neal of Hercules, California; fifteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren and many close friends, including Robert and Nellie Burrous and their family. Memorial services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Wed. Sept. 25 at 1:00 p.m., officiated by his son-in-law, Rev. Neal Doty. Inurnment will be Friday, Sept. 27 at Anderson Cemetery in Stanwood, WA. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

PLANK, Gladys Alice, age 90, lifetime resident of Whatcom Co. died August 18, 1997 at Mt. Baker Care Center. She was born July 25, 1907 in Bellingham, WA to Dougal and Ada (Knapp) McGillivray. Gladys lived in the Silverbeach neighborhood until her marriage in Bellingham to W. T. Plank on June 20, 1926. He predeceased her May 14, 1982. She has two sons, Richard G. and James Dale Plank. James was just six years of age when he passed away. Gladys enjoyed spending a lot of time with her grandchildren in their early years, teaching them to play cards and games and usually had one of them spend the night almost every weekend. She enjoyed all sports especially baseball and fishing. Golf was probably the most loved game in her life. Gladys played until she could no longer hold onto the golf club because of her arthritis. She is survived by her son, Dick Plank and wife Pat of Bellingham; brothers, William McGillivray of Bellingham and Raymond McGillivray of Everett; a sister Bess Muir of Bellingham; grandchildren, Rick Plank and wife Patty, Mary Jane and husband, Steve Lusk all of Seattle, James Scott and wife, Kris of Bellingham; and eight great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, August 20, 1997. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

PLATTNER, Jessie A. - A gathering in honor of Jessie A. Plattner of Bellingham will be at noon Saturday at the home of Marlene Blockley, 5725 Mount Baker Highway, Deming. Mrs. Plattner died Tuesday, June 29, 1997, in Everett. She was 84. Born March 17, 1913, in Bell Creek, she lived most of her life in Bellingham. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eric Plattner, grandsons Scott Dittenber and Kim Lason and great-granddaughter Shaylin Lason. Survivors include daughters Linda Dittenber of Lake Stevens, Marlene Blockley, Judy Lason of Everett, Karen Lason of Alaska and Nora Plattner of Bellingham; sisters Clara Bill of Port Townsend, Tora Brooks of Marysville and Cleo Zaddack of Bellingham; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Purdy & Walters W. Cassidy in Everett.

PLASTER, Lewis M. (aka Lewis Torres-Plaster), age 41, lifetime Whatcom County resident, died Thursday, December 5, 1996 at his Bellingham home with complication due to cancer. He was born on March 23, 1955, to John and Bernice (Paul) Plaster in Bellingham. Lewis worked as a commercial fisherman and logger. He was a member of AA of Bellingham where he was very active and loved his new sober life. Lewis enjoyed various sporting activities including, baseball, basketball and jogging. Mr. Plaster is survived by five daughters, Tammy Jo Leathers of Bellingham, Regina C. Plaster of Yakima, Shannon R. Jefferson of Ferndale, Shilo Plaster of Bellingham and Clara Plaster of Bellingham; three sons, James "Bean" M. Plaster of Bellingham, Brandon Revey of Bellingham and Ronomous Plaster of Bellingham; mother Bernice G. Clestine of Bellingham; sister Regina A. Plaster-Dillon of Bellingham; brother Norbert P. Plaster of Bellingham; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. An Evening Prayer Service will be held on Sunday, December 8, 1996, 7:00 p.m. and a Funeral Service on Monday, December 9, 1996, 10:00 a.m. both at the Lummi Community Center with Pastor Ralph Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at the Lummi Reservation Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale.

PLATT, Clayton, 81, of Bellingham, died Monday, July 21, 1997 at his home. He was born June 26, 1916 in Superior, Neb. to Ennis K. and Emily O. (Carman) Platt and was a resident of Bellingham since 1955. Mr. Platt was a jack-of-all-trades and retired from A. A. Anderson Company, Inc. of Bellingham after 30 years. He loved helping people and enjoyed playing shuffleboard, watching baseball and was a member of Bellingham Aerie #31, F.O.E. Survivors: wife, Noreen (Kenoyer) Platt of Bellingham; daughters, Marlene Platt and Lois Nelson, both of Bellingham; son, Larry Platt of Everett; Step-children, Karen Myers and Jerry McKay, both of Bellingham and Frank McKay of Everett; sister, Livinne Bradford of Omaha, Neb.; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, August 6, 1 p.m. at Good Shepherd Community Church, 1254 W. Smith Rd. with Pastor Bud Staats officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

PLOTTS, Beulah H. - Visitation for Beulah H. Plotts, formerly of Bellingham will be from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center in Declo, Idaho. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Stake Center with Bishop Dennis Osterhout officiating. Burial will follow in View Cemetery in Burley. Mrs. Plotts died Sunday, Nov. 23, 1997, at her home in Declo. She was 87. Born Sept. 2, 1910, to Henry and Jane Webb Hoffman in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, she moved to Delco from Washington in 1992. Survivors include son Bob Plotts of Declo, daughters Susan Roberts of Springville, Utah, and Terrel Nowell of Forest City, Penn., 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

PLUMB, Marie B. Vaughn, age 94, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Friday, April 11, 1997 in Bellingham. She was born Nov. 21, 1902 in Alberta, Canada to Peter & Julia (Lyslo) Gjerde. A Whatcom County resident for 76 years, she enjoyed crocheting, baking pies and cookies, but most of all "digging in the dirt." Mrs. Plumb was a dahlia gardener and was known throughout the county as the "Dahlia Lady", selling bulbs and cut flowers from her home on the corner of Maplewood and Meridian Streets for over 40 years. Preceded in death by her first husband, Frank E. Vaughn in Sept. 1946, second husband, Charles F. Plumb in Aug. 1981 and granddaughter, Linda S. Vaughn in March 1988. Survived by son, Melvin & wife Mari Vaughn of Bellingham; 3 grandchildren, Doug Vaughn of Eugene, OR, Vicki & husb. Mark Habner, Jeff & wife Linda Vaughn all of Bellingham, Tony Succa of Ferndale, Paul Wiggins of Milwaukee, WI, Megan & Tim Habner, and Kaylee & Kelsey Vaughn all of Bellingham; 3 gt gt grandchildren; several nieces & nephews. Graveside service will be held Tues., April 15, 1997, 3:00 p.m. at the Lynden Cemetery.

POLEY, Edith "Tiny" Ellen, age 67, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully in her home from lung/brain cancer on 8/20/07. She was a non-smoker. Born in Pennsylvania February 25, 1940, she met and fell in love with Robert "Bob" Poley. They had four daughters; Dorothy, Susan, Barbara, and Sherry. The family moved to Washington in August of 1979. Tiny was very active in the Ferndale Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She taught children of all ages for almost 25 years and was lovingly referred to as "Teacher Tiny" by the many children whose lives she touched. She was very artistic and a gifted writer of children's stories and poetry. She wrote, directed, and created entire sets and costumes for church Christmas programs, plays, and puppet shows which were looked forward to and enjoyed by all for many years. Her creativity and talent showed through in all that she did. She spent many years creating and painting crafts, and loved writing poems for any special occasion. She also had the opportunity to teach preschool/kindergarten at Baker View Christian School which she thoroughly enjoyed. Taking trips with her husband, going shopping with her girls, spending time with her two granddaughters, Jenny and Sarah, gardening, and caring for her many animals, especially her dogs, is what she enjoyed the most. Children of all ages treasured her because she took the time to get to know them. Her love for children was evident in that her house was "slumber-party" central for the many children who loved her. Christmas season was her favorite time of year when the entire family would get together. She was very generous and loved giving gifts for any reason. She is preceded in death by her mother Edith Roebuck, and her older brother James Roebuck, whom she dearly loved. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Robert "Bob" Poley of Custer, WA; older brother Joseph "Skip" Roebuck and wife Becky of PA; her beloved sister-in-law, Georgene Roebuck of Monroe, WA; daughters Dottie Bergstresser and husband Henry of Buckley, WA; Susan Milchenko and husband John of Burlington, WA; Barbara Poley of Custer, WA; Sherry Torpy and husband Conor of Kirkland, WA; her precious grandchildren Jennifer and Sarah Milchenko of Burlington, WA; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins of Washington, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Ohio, and Arizona. She was a very gentle woman; patient, kindhearted, generous and extremely devoted to her family and church family. She had a love for animals throughout her life. Words cannot describe how much our loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend will be missed. Memorial services will be performed by Pastor Pat Grant on Thursday, 8/23/07 at 3 p.m. at Ferndale's Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Many, Many thanks to Pastor Pat Grand, Georgene Roebuck, and Whatcom County's Hospice team of Carren, Michele and Cate for their visits and encouraging words to Tiny and the entire family. She had a deep love for Christ and awaits His return very soon.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

POLINDER, Christopher Scott, age 25 of Lynden, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 28, 2004. Graveside services will be conducted on Monday, August 2, at 11:00 a.m. in Monumenta Cemetery in Lynden followed by funeral services at Noon at the First Reformed Church with Pastor Marc deWaard officiating. Chris was the son of Scott and Dorothy (Speelman) Polinder and was born in Bellingham on January 15, 1979. He grew up in Lynden and graduated from Lynden High School in 1997 where he played football and was active in FFA. Chris then attended Eastern Washington University where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Business & Finance in 2001. While at Eastern he played football and was named the 1st Team Division I-AA All-American Center his Senior season. He played Arena Football for the Detroit Fury and Colorado Crush and then began a career as a financial planner. He enjoyed fishing, farming with his brother Courtney and showing Clydesdale Horses with his family. While at EWU, Chris helped start Athletes in Action. He claimed his faith at an early age and continues his walk with the Lord. Besides his parents, Chris is survived by his fiance Doniel Chauvin; sister Angela and husband Kyle TenKley of Bellingham, brother Courtney Polinder and wife Heidi of Lynden; grandparents Fred Polinder Jr. and wife Glenda and Ed Speelman and wife Tena all of Lynden and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

POLLMAN, Lucy E. - Visitation for Lucy Ellen Pollman, 91, of Ferndale will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Memorial Park, with pastors Tim Stevens and Ralph Poulson officiating. Mrs. Pollman died Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, at her home. She was born June 20, 1908, in Spring Creek, Mo., to W.M. and Cora Jane (Duncan) Lambeth. Mrs. Pollman was a 53-year resident of Whatcom County. She married Walter Pollman on Jan. 26, 1929. Earlier this year, they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Pollman was a homemaker. Aside from her husband, survivors include daughter Jean Van Etten of Deming son Walter Pollman Jr. of Ferndale and many grandchildren.

POLLOCK, Robert E. of Bellingham died Friday, Oct. 31, 1997, at St. Francis Extended Care. He was 81. A private service will be held. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery. Born July 30, 1916, in Dilley, Ore., he graduated from the University or Oregon in 1938 with a degree in journalism. After serving in the U. S. Navy during World War II, Mr. Pollock moved to Bellingham to manage KPUG radio station. He co-owned KAYO radio station in Seattle and was general manager of a newspaper and radio group with properties in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. He purchased KPUG-AM radio station in 1965 and KAFE-FM in 1972. Mr. Pollock served as president of the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association in 1950 and of the Washington State Association of Broadcasters from 1976 to 1980 and as board member of the Whatcom County Council on Aging. His other memberships included Washington Athletic Club, Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at the University of Oregon and life membership in St. Helens Masonic Lodge No. 32, the American Legion. Mr. Pollock enjoyed traveling and was a talented writer. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Florence; daughter Susan McDonald of Paradise, Calif.; son Michael Pollock of Bellingham and three grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

POLUS, John, 66, a resident of Blaine and vicinity the past fifteen years, died Thursday (Oct. 28, 1943) in a Bellingham hospital. He was born in Russia but came to the United States as a young man. His wife died in 1940. Mr. Polus is survived by ten children, Mrs. Margaret Hawkins, of Maple Falls; Mrs. Cora Rodonski, of Blaine; Mrs. Gertie O'Brien, of Seattle; Mrs. Mary Biles, of Ferndale; Helen, Felix and Louis Polus, of Blaine; Ed, of Bremerton; Ben, of Seattle, and Walter in the U.S. army. Funeral services will be held in St. Ann's Catholic church Friday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Father William O'Brien officiating. Burial will occur in Blaine cemetery.

POMEROY, Gerald John of Blaine died Monday, March 24, 1997. He was 70. Mr. Pomeroy was born Nov. 7, 1926, in London. Survivors include his wife, Ethel, sons Jerry of Oregon, Harry of California and Warren of Canada, daughters Penny of Ferndale and Lynda of Seattle, and six grandchildren.

POMEROY, Lemar Theodore - A memorial service for Lemar Theodore Pomeroy of Bellingham will be at 1 p.m. Sunday and First Baptist Church with the Rev. Keith Madsen officiating. Mr. Pomeroy died Saturday, Nov. 8, 1997. He was 69. Born June 9, 1928, in Italy, he lived in Bremerton before moving to Bellingham 10 years ago. Mr. Pomeroy served in the U.S. Marine Corps and attained the rank of master sergeant. Survivors include his wife of four years, Myrtle, two sons, one brother and one sister. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

POOL, John Taylor Jr. – There will be no local services for John Taylor Pool, Jr. of Lynden. His ashes will be interred in the National Cemetery at the Presidio in San Francisco. Mr. Pool died Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 75. Born May 27, 1925 to John and Frances (Gordon) Pool Sr, he grew up in San Francisco and graduated from Lowell High School in 1942. Following his graduation from high school, he joined the U.S. Army and served under Gen. George Patton in the European theater during World War II, where he received three Purple Heart medals. Following his service, he earned a bachelor's degree and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University. On Feb 10, 1950 he married Katharine McAlmon at Stanford. An entrepreneur, he was involved with various businesses in California. Mr. Pool moved to Lynden in 1996. His hobbies included collecting books and art, sailing and using on-line services. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons John Kelly Pool of Siletz, Ore. and Richard Pool of Landisville, Pa.; daughter Marilen Pool of Tucson, Ariz.; sister Ann MacNab of Sebastopol, Calif.; and four grandchildren. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Jun 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

POOLE, Richard Boyette – A private memorial service for family and friends of Richard Boyette Poole of Sudden Valley will be held at sea at a later date. Mr. Poole died as a result of an accidental fall on Thursday, Jan 20, 2000 at his home. He was 52. Born March 2, 1947 to Walter T. and Minnie Lee (Boyette) Poole in Long Beach, Calif., he graduated from Marianna High School in Florida. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on a river patrol craft supporting SEAL operations in the Mekong Delta. Mr. Poole later attended college and at the same time began touring as a folk singer. He also created his own guitar style, played with the Windham Hill artists and produced records for his own company. Mr. Poole later became a Continental Airlines pilot and a jumbo aircraft flight instructor. After cruising the Pacific Ocean in his own yacht, he became a yacht designer and marine engineer, specializing in high-speed catamaran commuter ferries. Most recently, he worked as a naval engineer. He had been a Whatcom County resident for nine years. Survivors include daughters in San Clemente, Calif., and Quebec; brothers Tom Spanos of Bellingham and Robert Austn of Jacksonville, Fla.; and sister Carol Lynn Bianco of Jacksonville. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 Feb 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

POORTINGA, Henry, age 84, of Lynden, died at St. Joseph Hospital on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2003. A son of Anne and Antje (Seminia) Poortinga, Henry was born in Friesland, the Netherlands, on Aug. 18, 1918. He grew up in Holland and was married to Sadie VanderMeulen in March of 1941. In 1947 the family moved to Bellflower, Calif., and in May of 1952 they moved to the Lynden area where he operated a dairy farm on the West Badger Road for many years. Following Sadie's death in 1964, Henry was married to Dena VanDyken in Everson on March 21, 1969. He was a former member of First Christian Reformed Church in Lynden and was a current member of Orthodox Christian Reformed Church in Everson. Henry enjoyed eating; if it wasn't his wife's cooking, then it was at Izzy's in Bellingham. He also enjoyed cracking walnuts. Besides his parents and first wife Sadie, he was preceded in death by three sisters and a brother. Mr. Poortinga is survived at home by his wife, Dena; children Ann and Don Martin of Lynden, Tillie and Clareon VanDrongelen of Corsica, S.D., Mary and Art Doering of Lynden, John "Curly" and Pat Poortinga of Everson, Tony Poortinga of East Wenatchee, Hank and Kathy Poortinga of Bellingham, Sadie and Joe Steiner of Everson, Evelyn and Mar Heeringa of Lynden, Ed and Anita Poortinga of East Wenatchee, Sylvia and Jerry Watson of Ferndale, Gerdene and Keith Morrison of Mount Vernon, and Gary and Diane VanDyken of Puyallup; 32 grand- and 22 great-grandchildren; and other relatives. Graveside services were conducted on Monday, Aug. 11, at 1:15 p.m. in Monumenta Cemetery followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. in First Christian Reformed Church in Lynden with Rev. Al Vermeer officiating. Services were under the care of Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Lynden.

POORTINGA, Jacob, age 85, passed away on May 13, 2002 at St. Francis Nursing Home. He was born October 13, 1916 in Aduart, Groningen (The Netherlands) to Ype and Janke (VanderVeen) Poortinga. Jacob was raised in the Province of Groningen. His mother died when he was 5 years old and they moved around quite a lot. Times were very difficult. His schooling was frequently interrupted. He worked many years on his father's farm. He met his wife, Boukje Steringa of Driesum Friesland the Netherlands. They met in the summer of 1938. They were married May 15th, 1941. On May 16th, 1950 they sailed via the Vollendam to North America to immigrate to Canada, where he worked as a farmer's helper. Together they had seven children. Their first daughter, Betty was born March 20, 1942. Their second daughter, Yanka was born November 26, 1943. Jim was born February 20, 1945. Son, Jack (Jacob) was born May 29, 1946; Hendrik-Pier "Peter" was born November 13, 1947, Tina born June 20, 1951 and Liz born May 7, 1953. During this time, in 1950, they moved to Hamilton, Ontario and later to Orangeville, Ontario. Jacob and his wife were very hospitable. They formed a "house church" in their home until the group became too large and became the "Canadian Reformed Church," which was instituted in Georgetown, Ontario in 1951. Using some of the same areas of commitment, they helped in the establishment of the American Reformed Church. In Canada, Jacob worked as a farm manager, construction worker and a manager of a paint department in a factory. He also worked as a butter maker at a creamery. In the fall of 1971, they came to Whatcom County, where he worked as an apartment manager until retiring to Lynden in the mid 80's. Jacob was a loving husband and father, he was patient and kind, and he trusted in the Lord all of his life. He is survived by his seven children, Betty Hollander of Bellingham, Yanka VanderKolk of Toronto, Ontario, Jim Poortinga of Mission, B.C., Jack (Jacob) Poortinga a San Diego, CA, Lt. Hendrik-Pier "Peter" Poortinga of Hope, BC, Tina Hewison of Brisbane, Australia, and Liz Johnson of Totonto. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, granddaughter, Yolanda Johnson and all of his siblings. Visitation will be at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 18 at the American Reformed Church at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. William Wielinga officiating. Burial will follow the service in Monumenta Cemetery. Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Lynden.

POPE, Harold C. - A memorial gathering for Harold C. Pope of Bellingham will be from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at 3357 McAlpine Road. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Pope died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 78. A sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II, Mr. Pope worked as a finish carpenter after the war. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary, and son Daniel. Survivors include daughter Mary Ellen Kilbury of Seattle and Linda Carrigan of Essex Junction, Vt.; sister Mildred Graham of Burnaby, B.C.; brother Carlie Schwarz of Bellingham; and three grandchildren.

POPE, Howard Wayne, age 83 of 2300 14th St. Space 15, Bellingham passed away Thurs., Aug. 29, 1991 at the Veterans Hospital in Seattle. He was born Dec. 28, 1907 in Bellingham to William and Margaret Pope and was a lifetime resident of Bellingham. Mr. Pope married Mildred Thompson April 21, 1934 in Bellingham. He was employed by Bellingham Shipyard prior to entry into the Army during WWII. He later was a fisherman and then worked for Bellingham Crate Company. He retired in 1972. Mr. Pope was a life member of V.F.W.; D.A.V. Chapter #19 and Past Commander of D.A.V.; State Commander of Dept. of Washington American Ex-P.O.W.'s and Fourth Corner Chapter Commander of that organization; and member of First Christian Church of Bellingham. Mr. Pope is survived by his wife, Mildred of the family home; 2 nephews, Gerald Pope of Eugene, OR and Kenneth Pope of Toppenish, WA; special friends, Bob & Faye Myers of Bellingham, Al & Helen Willis of Ferndale, Myrtle Bruland of Bellingham and the drivers of D.A.V. Chapter #19. A graveside service will be held Wed., Sept. 4, 10:00 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Richard Talley officiating.

POPPE, Mary Frances, longtime Bellingham resident, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 8, 2011. She was born October 27, 1913 in Sheridan, WY to Paul and Mary Chudek. She married Paul Poppe on August 12, 1939 in Bellingham. She was an avid fan of men's PGA golf. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family and was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Paul, son Bob, and brothers Al and Paul Chudek. She is survived by her son Paul (Lana), daughters Jeannette "Chicki" (Mike) Brennan and Joanne (David) Frazier, grandchildren Paul, Patrick, Bert, Jennifer and Michael Paul, 2 great-grandchildren Paul Steven and Christy, sister-in-law Anne Chudek, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held in Bellingham. Westford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Broadway

PORTER, James A., of Custer, who suffered a broken leg recently, and who seemed to be making a good recovery, passed away in a Bellingham hospital Monday evening (Dec. 22, 1942). Had he lived until January 30th he would have reached the age of 83 years. Born in Worthington, Mass, on January 30th, 1859, James A. Porter resided there until he reached the age of 22 years, when he decided to "go west," and went to Colorado, where he worked on the Government survey during the summer and then went to Utah and spent the winter. In the spring he migrated northward by horseback up through Idaho, working in the harvest fields, and finally landed in Tacoma, where he worked on the Great Northern Railroad, which was then just being built. From Tacoma he came to Bellingham by boat, and from there to Haynie on horseback. He filed on a homestead of 160 acres at Haynie to which he later made final proof. This included the present Fenton, Mercer and Messenger farms.

In 1888 he took Miss Maggie J. *Bannister of Blaine as his bride and in 1900 they moved to the farm which they continuously occupied since that time. Mrs. Porter was a school teacher in Blaine at the time of their marriage. James A. Porter was a citizen of the substantial type, industrious, active and highly respected. He had ofttimes held office on the Custer Township and school boards, but had never aspired to political office of prominence.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Maggie J. Porter, four sons, Edward C. of Bellingham, Byron H., Dr. James A. and Phillip Raymond all of Custer,band two daughters, Mrs. Will Hawkins of Buhl, Ida., and Mrs. Arnie Anderson of Custer; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and of the Congregational Church in his home town of Worthington, Mass., and of the I. O. O. F. Lodge of Custer. He was also a charter member of the Darigold Company. Funeral service will be held from the Methodist Church in Custer Saturday, December 26, at 2:00 p.m.
(From The Blaine Journal, December 24, 1942) *In early newspapers her name is spelled BANNESTER.

PORTER, Leonard A. of Bellingham passed away Dec. 26, 2005. He was born Feb 27, 1936, in Yates Center, Kansas. On May 7, 1960, he married June V. LaMagdeleine in Mundelein, Illinois. Leonard served in the U. S. Army from 1951 to 1963. He worked in management in the industrial field and retired from Bellingham Vo-Tech. His hobbies included fishing and landscaping. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, Chester L. Porter and Francis L. Meigs-Porter, grandmother Hattie L. Meigs and step-mother Essie J. Porter. Survivors include wife June of Bellingham;; sons Drew A. Porter of Thompson Falls, MT, and Donn A. Porter of Seattle; granddaughters Breyanna L. Porter of Plains, MT, Danielle M. Porter of Bellingham and Cayley D. Porter of Plains, MT; grandson Kyle A. Porter of Bellingham; brothers Laverne, Bruce, Don and Arty and sister Nola, all of Columbia Falls, MT. At his request, no service will be held.

PORTMAN, Rose E., a Whatcom County resident for 10 years, passed away peacefully at her home in Blaine, Thursday, February 6, 1997. She was born in Tacoma to Anton and Rosa (Laser) Portman on June 25, 1897. She was a WWII Veteran serving with the U.S. Army in Europe. A life-time member of the American Legion and France Legion Post I in Paris. She spent most of her life in Vienna, Austria where she attained professorship status in Art. A memorial will be held Saturday, February 15, 1997, 1:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 86, 8151 Blaine Road, Blaine. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 2039 Main Street, Ferndale, WA

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POTTS, Claude L.- Former Northwest Transformer co-owner Claude L. Potts, 74, 310 LaVilla Drive, Lynden, died Tuesday (Sept. 8, 1987) in Bellingham. He was born July 5, 1913, in Van Buren, Mo. and moved to Whatcom County from Seattle in 1945. Mr. Potts for many years was a co-owner of Northwest Transformer in Everson and was also a berry grower. He was a member of the Nooksack Valley United Methodist Church and had been attending the Nooksack Valley Baptist Church. He was a former member of the Nooksack Valley School Board and the Northwest Berry Growers Association. He married his wife Theotista "Toddy" in St. Louis on Jan. 20, 1940. She died in 1983. Survivors include two sons, Larry Potts of Bellevue and Garry Potts of Ferndale; a daughter, Sue Ann Heutink of Everson; six grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Dessie Pogue of Lynden; three brothers, Everett Potts of Florida, Delbert Potts of Missouri and John Potts of Lynden; three sisters, Jane Smith and Pearl Wood, both of Lynden and Ethel Rogers of Arkansas; and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will (be) at 1 p.m. Friday in the Nooksack Valley Baptist Church, with the Revs. John Ruhlman and Dennis Magnuson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.

POWELL, Edith Marie - A graveside service for Edith Marie Powell of Bellingham will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale, with the Rev. Al Currier officiating. Born Feb. 27, 1926, to Earl and Anna (Haggblom) Pearson in Bellingham, she was a lifelong Whatcom County resident. She enjoyed floral and vegetable gardening. Survivors include son Doug Aamot of Deming, sister Mary Anne Parker of Sedro-Woolley, seven grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.

POWELL, Edith Marie, age 87, of Ferndale, passed away Sat., Sept. 13, 1997, at the Christian Health Care Center in Lynden. Edith was the third born of Karoline and Petter Elofson on April 13, 1910, in Lynden. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Edith married her beloved husband, Cecil on Feb. 14, 1926. Her life revolved around her husband, family and friends. She loved to work in her garden alongside Cecil, grow flowers, put up canned goods from their garden, bake, and was an excellent cook. This world will be a little less gentle without her. Edith is survived by her son, Robert Powell & wife Dianne; sister, Jenny Burgraff of Lynden; sisters-in-law, Elinor Cross of Loleta, Calif. and Billie Hiblar of Oak Harbor; grandchildren, Karen, Robert Jr., and Timothy; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 70 years, Cecil and by her parents, one brother, Einar, one sister, Gulborg and a nephew. A funeral service will be held Fri., Sept. 19, 11:00 a.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Al Currier officiating. Burial to follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Greenacres Funeral Home.

POWELL, Olwyn Martha of Sumas died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 79. Her ashes will be placed in Sumas Cemetery. Born Sept. 11, 1918, to David and Minnie Messiter Jones in England, she moved to Vancouver, B.C., at the age of 7. She married William Powell May 27, 1972, in Abbotsford, B.C. They moved to Whatcom County that year. Mrs. Powell worked as a medical receptionist. She was preceded in death by a sister. Survivors include her husband; son David Joseph of Vancouver, B.C.; sisters Lucy Rowles, of Abbotsford, Edna Dunkley of Edmonton, Alberta, and Minnie Halcro of Enderby, B.C.; and three granddaughters. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.

POWER, Edith Carson, 79, of Bellingham, WA passed away Thursday, August 21, 1997, in Bellingham. She was born March 31, 1918 in Speers, Saskatchewan, to William and Frances (Cox) Biggs, and was a Whatcom County resident for 63 years. Mrs. Power was a member of Rebekah Lodge #43, Broadway United Presbyterian Church, Broadway Christian Church, and presently of Immanuel Bible Church. She was a volunteer for the Bellingham Food Bank for 15 years, a dietician at the old St. Francis Nursing Home, and worked at St. Luke's Hospital. The most important things in her life were her church, her family, and those she served through the Food Bank. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vic Carson on June 10, 1970, and Ross Power on December 31, 1977. Survivors include: son Bill and wife Carol Carson of Kent, WA; 4 daughters, Donna and husband Bill Galen of Bellingham, Frances and husband Ed Maleng of Lynden, Vivian and husband Henry Maleng of Acme, Dorothy and husband Steve Wise of Port Orange, FL; 4 sisters, Elsie Pickles, Florence Pickles, Dorothy Quellette and Annie Murray, all of Williams Lake, B.C. area; sister-in-law Edna Soderquist of Bellingham; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, including her very special friend Eva White of Ferndale. Visitation will be 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, August 24, 1997 (at which time the family will be present) and from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 1997, at Jones-Moles Funeral Home, 2465 Lakeway Drive at Yew St. A graveside service will take place Tuesday, August 26, 1997, at 1:00 p.m., Bayview Cemetery, with a Memorial Service following at 2:00 p.m. at Immanuel Bible Church, 2000 W. North St., with Reverend David Erickson officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

POWER, Frank M., aged 70 years, Cissna Hotel passed away at a local hospital this morning, September 1, (1936) after a few days' illness. Mr. Power had been a resident of Bellingham for the past four years, and was a member of the Episcopal Church and Lodge No. 1394 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of Chehalis, Wash. Surviving relatives are two sons, Harry R. Power and Joe F. Power, both of Chehalis, one daughter, Frances Elizabeth Power, city, one brother, Joe W. Power, Ponea City, Kansas; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Dorsey, Seattle, Wash., and one grandchild. The body rests at the Homer Mark Mortuary and funeral announcements will be made later.

POYKKO, Laura Evangeline Stohl, age 80, passed away Sunday, December 14, 1997, in Bellingham, WA. She was born on August 26, 1917, in Reedley, CA to William and Lempi (Panttaja) Stohl. She married Leo Poykko in 1934 and worked for the telephone company in Oakland, CA for 20 years. After her retirement in September of 1975, she moved to Bellingham. Survivors include her son Curtis Poykko of Alameda, CA; daughter Joan and husband John Wacker of Pinole, CA; daughter Marta Poykko of Bellingham; one surviving sister Helmi Prehiem of Auberry, CA; eight grandchildren; Terri, Joe, Jeffrey, Michelle, Marnie, Tracy, Elaine, and Nicole; four great-grandchildren; Jon, Nicholas, Cherrise, and Phoenix. A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 18 at Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

PRANGER, Blanche Mae of Bellingham died of cancer at her home Monday, Jan 24, 2000. She was 64. A memorial service will be announced later. She was born April 4, 1935 to Von and Katherine Holladay in Pima, Ariz., and was a local resident since 1977. On Nov 16, 1957 she married Harm Pranger in Las Vegas. Mrs. Pranger worked as a secretary and was involved with the Arthritis Foundation. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, shopping and socializing with friends and was known for her sense of humor. A son, Schell Pranger, died in 1992. Survivors include her husband of Bellingham; son Victor Pranger of Seattle; daughter Lisa Pranger of Bellingham; one grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Jan 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PRATER, Ronald Eugene, age 80, passed away Wednesday, Aug 7, 2002 at his Alger home. He was born June 5, 1922 in Bend, Oregon to Elmer "Buck" Prater and Ruth Garver Prater. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1941 and served on the USS Enterprise as a machinist and pilot and was shot down several times over Midway and Pearl Harbor, surviving all. He was also Golden Gloves Champion in his weight division. He met Gladys Carmen Holmes from Cashmere, Washington while on leave in 1943 and they were married on Sept 9, 1944. They had one son, Hal Brian Prater, born June 29, 1945. Ron's wife Carmen passed away August 14, 1995 after a long battle with cancer. Ron is survived by his only son, Hal and his wife Joan; two grandsons, Kyle and Chris; his sister Dolores Jones; twelve nieces and nephews, their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Ron was preceded in death by his wife Carmen and two brothers, Gordon Prater and Lyle Prater. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2002 at Jerns Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 22 Aug 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PRATT, Arden L. Dr. educator and longtime advocate of community colleges and vocational training, died peacefully Tuesday night in his home in Bellingham after a long illness. He was 80. Dr. Pratt was born in Clarksberg, WV, on 12/14/24 to Olive and Jesse J. Pratt. Dr. Pratt earned his Bachelor of Science degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1945 and his Master of Science degree from Ohio State University in 1947. During the 1950's through 1967, he was a professor of chemistry and later Dean of Chemistry at Erie Community College. In 1967, he became a consultant for the NY State Department of Higher Education and he was awarded his Doctorate in Higher Education from the State University of New York, Buffalo. In 1968, under the auspices of Oklahoma State University and the Ford Foundation, Dr. Pratt advised, developed and implemented vocational training curricula in several third world countries. Upon his return to the United States in 1969, he settled in McLean, VA, where he became a consultant for the American Association of Community Colleges in Washington, DC. In 1971, he became the Dean of the Vocational Technical School, which was destined for closure. Dr. Pratt formed the School of Technical Careers at Southern Illinois University, which became one of the premier colleges of the University. From 1981-1985 he was the Director of the Service members Opportunity Colleges in Washington DC, where he developed a system of credit transfer, allowing soldiers and family members to complete undergraduate degrees regardless of their location. He retired in 1985 and continued consulting until moving to San Diego in 1989. In 2002, he and his wife moved to Bellingham. Dr. Pratt is survived by his beloved wife, Dr. Brenda-Lee Karasik; his son Stephen A. Pratt of Tampa; his daughter Cynthia Henderson Ingram of Los Angeles, CA; his daughter Leslie Anne Pratt of Olympia; his granddaughter, Jennifer Elin Pratt, also of Florida and his brother, Ruble James Pratt of Scio, OH. He will be remembered for his intellect, his generous and loving nature, his life-long love of music, his courage, sense of adventure and his joy of life. He was a mentor and loving husband and father. He will be missed.
(From the Bellingham Herald, 28 Aug 2005, Sun) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PRATT, Cheyenne, daughter of Ernest and Kathleen Evans Pratt of Bellingham, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1997, in Swedish Hospital in Seattle. She was five days old. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Survivors include her parents; brother Dylan Robert Pratt of the family home; and grandparents Wallace W. and Patricia Pratt, both of Ferndale, and Robert M. and Syndee Evans, both of Bountiful, Utah. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

PRATT, Emery A. – A memorial service for Emery Albert Pratt of Mount Vernon, formerly of Whatcom County, will be at 3 p.m. Jan. 6 at Salem Lutheran Church in Mount Vernon, with the Rev. Kevin Forquer officiating. Mr. Pratt died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000. He was 74. Born Sept. 23, 1926 to Fay and Pauline (Goodwin) Pratt in Bellingham, he grew up on the spit at Semiahmoo in Blaine and graduated in 1944 from Blaine High School. Mr. Pratt served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Following his military service, he bought property in Alger and logged it using horses. He also worked in the Blaine area before moving to Spokane to attend trade school. In April of 1948, he married Doreen Gudjonson of Blaine and they lived in Spokane for five years before moving to Mount Vernon in 1952. While in Mount Vernon, he worked in many businesses as a truck and auto mechanic until he began working as a maintenance engineer at Skagit Valley Hospital in 1971, retiring in 1985. His brothers Robert and Richard Pratt; sisters Laura Cook, Alice Pratt and Joyce Anderson; and two grandchildren died previously. Survivors include sons Randy Pratt of Bellingham, Richard Pratt of Ferndale and Rob and Eric Pratt, both of Mount Vernon; daughters Debbie Pratt and Jody Carabba, both of Mount Vernon; sisters Esther Asplund of Bellingham, Betty Martyr of Anacortes and Ethel Pratt of Bishop, Calif.; former wife Doreen Pratt of Mount Vernon; 11 grandchildren; one great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Kern Funeral Home of Mount Vernon.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Dec 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PRATT, Leonidas Moroni, aged 55, passed away at his home on route 1 Tuesday (July 23, 1940) following along illness. Mr. Pratt, who had been a resident of Bellingham for the past fourteen years, was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. He is survived by his widow, Sarah Etta Pratt; four sons, Joseph J., San Diego, Cal., Marvin L., Charles J. and Wallace W., all of Bellingham; four daughters, Mrs. Bob Jones, Miss Mary A., Mildred V. and L. Jean Pratt, all of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Leona P. Bartlett and Mrs. Frank Garner, both of Ogden, Utah. Funeral services will be conducted at the Harlow-Hollingsworth chapel Saturday, July 27, at 1:30 p.m. by the Rev. Bishop B. Henry Linde. Interment will be made in Woodlawn cemetery.

PRATT, Lolita, 39, of 1187 W. Axton Road in Ferndale, passed away in Seattle on Tuesday, April 7, 1981 in Seattle. Mrs. Pratt, a lifetime resident of Ferndale, was active in Camp Fire and at North Bellingham School and Ferndale High School. She is survived by her husband, Bill; two sons, Robert and Ralph, both at home; her parents, Lola and Ralph Kendall of Ferndale; and a brother, Raymond Kendall of Custer. Graveside Services were conducted by the Rev. Geoff Piper on Friday, April 10 at Enterprise Cemetery.

PRENDERGAST, Joe - Funeral services for Joe Prendergast, aged sixty-eight, were held this Thursday afternoon at two o'clock in Vancouver, B.C. Mr. Prendergast, who resided at Pemberton Meadows, B. C., entered the Vancouver General hospital, on Wednesday of last week and passed away on Sunday. Surviving him is a son in the Canadian Army; a daughter, Mrs. Blake Bedell; two nephews James Scott and Arthur Prendergast, a niece, Mrs. Agnes Cowell all of Blaine, and a number of grandchildren. Mr. Prendergast became of age while living at Drayton Heights and also resided in Blaine before going to British Columbia. He had many friends in this city and vicinity.
(From The Blaine Journal, November 7, 1940) Submitted by John Rauch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

PRENDERGAST, Marian, passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2004. She was 95. Marian lived an eventful life. She was born in Plattville, Wisconsin, and then moved to Montana. After losing both of her parents, Marian and her sister went to live on Orcas Island. Marian went to work for a family, eventually graduating from Assumption and working her way through college. She married Charles Prendergast and had seven children. The family owned a chicken farm. After she had her last child, Marian went back to school and got her nursing degree. She worked at Northern State for many years. Not only was Marian a wonderful cook, she could also knit, crochet and sew. Marian and her son, Johnny were generous, kind and helpful to everyone, but those who knew her will best remember Marian for her stories. Some were true, some not true, but all were entertaining. Her husband, Charles and her sons, James and John preceded Marian in death. She is survived by her daughters, Lucille Hyiatt, Pat Jackson, and Mary Shewmake; sons Dick Prendergast and Bruce Prendergast; ten grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A Chapel Service will be held on Monday, November 22, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. in the Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home Chapel.

PREO, John, - A resident of Bellingham for the past three years, John J. Preo, 70, died at his home in Bellingham Tuesday, concluding a lingering illness. For many years a barber here, Mr. Preo was a veteran of World War I. Surviving relatives are his widow, Amy; a son, Donald, of San Jose, Calif.; a daughter, Ruby Preo, of Custer; a brother, Orin, of Fresno, Calif.; and three sisters in Kansas. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns funeral home.
(From The Blaine Journal, April 27, 1950) Submitted by John Rauch, typed by Merrily Lawson.

PRESCOTT, Darwin Dash Prescott, born July 10, 1925 in Ross, North Dakota to Arthur and Alice Prescott passed away July 30, 2002. He was surrounded by his loving family. Darwin is survived by his wife Jewel, with whom he celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in April 2002. Other family survivors include daughter, Candi and husband Randy Welsh of Bellingham; sons, Randy Prescott of Ferndale, Greg Prescott and wife Patty of Port Townsend, Ron Dickerson and wife Chris of Bellingham, Gary Dickerson and wife Shirlee of Bellingham; 10 grandchildren, Kim, Kevin, Kelly, Kent, Tony, Tim, Kristi, Todd, Molly, Darcell; and 17 great grandchildren. Darwin served in the U.S. Navy in both WW II and the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of the VFW. He was a retired firefighter with 16 years of service at Whidbey Is. Naval Air Station Fire Department. Darwin will be remembered for his quick wit, wonderful smile and the devotion he showed to his wife Jewel, his children and grandchildren. Truly, he will be missed by all of us. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 2, 2002 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2117 Walnut, Bellingham, with Rev. Robert Christie and Rev. Kevin Allen officiating. Military Honors will be presented by the VFW.

PRETTY BIRD, Gary Ray – Services for Gary Ray Pretty Bird of Mason will be in Pine Ridge, SD. Mr. Pretty Bird was found dead on Monday, Sept. 18, 2000 in Bellingham. He was 43. Mr. Pretty Bird was born May 23, 1957 to Samuel and Emma (Sound Sleeper) Pretty Bird in Pine Ridge. Survivors include sister Linda Stark of Shelton Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Sep 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PRICE, John Walton Dr. passed away August 12, 2007 at age 87. He was born in Portland, Oregon on January 27, 1920. His young life was spent in Forest Grove with his parents, Dr. Henry Ferris and Jennie Christine (Rasmusen) Price. He was baptized October 3, 1926. When he reached age 16, he departed Forest Grove for Idaho where he took a job as a radioman. He worked in radio at Wards Cove and Fairbanks, Alaska before being drafted into the U.S. Navy where he reached the rank of L.T. (jg) of the navy scouts and raiders. He was honorably discharged. He married the love of his life Norma E. A. Bates June 13, 1945 in Providence RI. After a stint of teaching school in Helix, Oregon, he returned to Forest Grove where he earned Doctor of Optometry at Pacific University, 1950. They moved their young family to Big Lake, WA where he started an optometric practice in Mt. Vernon while engineering for three radio stations. In the mid 1950s they moved their growing family to Bellingham, where he eventually became chief engineer for KVOS television and maintained his optometric practice. Dad was an ardent observer of Nature in all its forms. He especially loved the mountains and spent lots of time climbing and hiking the northwest with his children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren. He climbed the Tetons and mountains of Alaska, Washington, Oregon and California. He broke his leg at age 66 climbing the rocks at Squamish, B.C. He then turned his energy to serving as a ship radio officer for the military sealift command delivering supplies and equipment to the 1990 Iraq conflict, and on runs across the Pacific to Hawaii and Korea. Dad was a member of the American Legion, American Optometric Association, Society of Wireless Pioneers, IEEE (where he was elected senior member in 1980), and was an active amateur radio operator until his last. Dad was always planning for the next step, and was looking forward to becoming a "snowbird" leaving Bellingham winters behind for southern California where some of his children live. He was never idle in thoughts or actions and was fortunate to have that vital and inquiring mind to the last. Of Pennsylvania Quaker and Danish stock, Dad was a true renaissance man who loved all his family and because of his deeply held religious beliefs, knew he would eventually be reunited with his beloved wife Norma who pre-deceased him in 2003. He is survived by daughters Norma Jean (Karem Khalsa), Katey, Alice (Alex Benedict), and Mary Ann (Estyn Mead), sons Wayne (Annie), Larry (Beth) and David, five grandchildren Jennifer Kelly, Ian James, Sara Mead, Anika and Willem Walton Price and two great-grandchildren Megan Kelly and Kaelan James, sister-in-law Anne W. Price and her children, niece Margaret Bates, and numerous relatives in Oregon, Pennsylvania, Australia and Denmark. "We miss you Dad, go with God and to our mother in eternal peace and love." A Celebration of John's Life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Sat. Aug. 18 at 11 a.m. followed by a reception across the street at Westford's Broadway Hall.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PRICE, Norma Ellen Abigail (Bates) Price passed away peacefully to be with her Lord March 16, 2003. She was born June 11, 1922 in Gaston Oregon to Matthew and Grace (Harding) Bates. Norma was a graduate of Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon and was an active member of AAUW, Daughters of the American Revolution, the Aftermath Club and the Marietta Community Church. Norma married John W. Price June 13, 1945 in Providence, RI. She is survived by her husband of 58 years John W. Price of the family home, four daughters; Norma Jean Lamoureaux (Karem) of Lafayette, CA, Katey Ellen Price of White Salmon, Alice Beth Benedict (Alex) of Richmond, CA, Mary Anne Mead (Estyn) of Portland, OR, three sons; Wayne M. Price (Annie) of Bellingham, Lawrence Henry Price (Beth), and David Whitman Price (Melanie) both of Los Angeles, five grandchildren; Jennifer Kelly (Jeff), Ian James (Patti), Sarah Mead, Siri Lamoureax, and Anika Price, one great-grandchild; Megan Kelly, and nieces; Vera Roth and Margaret Bates. A memorial service will be held Saturday March 22, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Westford Funeral Home Chapel with a Celebration of Life to follow at the Broadway Hall.

PRIDDY, Berniece - A memorial service for Berniece Priddy of 505 W. Bakerview Road will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Salvation Army Chapel with Major James Goodwin officiating. Her ashes will be placed in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Priddy died Tuesday, March 18, 1997, at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. She was 91. Born July 4, 1905, to Frank and Eleanora Statis Samosky in Springfield, Ill., she lived in Whatcom County since 1976. She married Leo Priddy in 1942 in San Antonio. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Priddy owned a restaurant in Illinois for 26 years and was involved with the Bellingham Corps Home League of Salvation Army. Survivors include sisters Alyce Daniel and Rosella Samosky, both of Bellingham, two nieces and numerous other relatives.

PRIDNIA, Richard T. – At his request, there will be no services for Richard Thomas Pridnia of Bellingham. Mr. Pridnia died Wednesday, Aug 16, 2000 at his home. He was 50. Born Jan 7, 1950 to Richard and Helen (Alban) Pridnia in Dearborn, Mich, he had been a Whatcom County resident for 17 years. Survivors include sons Arthur "JJ" Thomas Pridnia of Bellingham and Richard John Pridnia of Oregon; daughter Alicia Mae Hibler of Michigan; adopted daughter Dawn McDougle of Everson; mother of Bellingham; special friend, Karen Cross of the family home; one grandchild; and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation and Burial.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Aug 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PRITCHETT, Edward Leon (Tiny) was born February 28, 1972, to Timothy and Cheryll Pritchett of Bellingham, WA. Edward, known to most of his friends as Tiny, died February 21, 2006, one week before his 34th birthday, losing his battle with a long-fought illness. Edward is survived by his parents, Tim and Cheryll Pritchett; brothers Shawn and Bryan Pritchett; his grandparents George and Theresa Pritchett and Donald Sr. and Anna May Warner; his beloved niece Rachel A. Pritchett; and many more aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Edward will be remembered by all who knew him as a gentle and caring person, always willing to help anyone in need, whether relative, friend or stranger. He is one of many who had died too young by the age of 33. There will be a gathering of remembrance to bid him farewell Saturday, the 29th of July, at the Deming Log Show grounds museum. All who knew Edward are invited to attend.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Apr 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PRITCHETT, William David of Bellingham died at home Sunday, Nov. 23, 1997. He was 73. A private service will be held. Born June 28, 1924, to Willie and May Bunch Pritchett in Eminence, Mo., he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Pritchett worked as a cement journeyman and was a life member of the Custer Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed fishing and country music. Survivors include his wife, Thelma, of the family home; son Melvin Pritchett of Bellingham; daughter Sandra Northey of Bothell; brothers George Pritchett of Lynden, LeRoy Pritchett of Yakima and Win of Sequim; sisters Shirley Penn and Delores Boykin, both of Lynden, Maudoline Melton of Yakima, Neoma Hoffman of Caulville, Calif., and Donna Bremer of Medical Lake; nine grandchildren;and six great-grandchildren. Arrangements are pending at Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Home.

PROCTOR, John A. II, age 81, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2005, at Ashley Gardens in Mt. Vernon, WA, due to complications from Alzheimer's. He was born in Burlington, VT, on May 1, 1924, to Albert and Gladys (Baker) Proctor. He attended schools in Vermont. John was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force during WWII and again during the Korean War. He retired from the Air Force Reserves with the rank of captain in 1984. He worked 18 years for the US Gypsum Co. as a sales representative. He married Maxine Osborn in 1950 and they had two children. She died in 1980. John's passion was for flying planes and fly fishing. He was a good, honest, and caring man and will be missed by everyone who knew him. He was preceded in death by his first wife Maxine, and his parents. John married Betty Riedel at Langley, B.C., in 1991. He is survived by his wife Betty of Bellingham; daughter Sharron (Tim) Fischer of Charles Town, NY; son John Proctor III of Bellingham; sisters Glenna (Bill) Carr of Lake Worth, FL, and Gail Dettmann of Green Acres, FL; and five grandchildren. A private interment will take place in Vermont at a later date.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Dec 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PROCTOR, Joyce Joan, of Deming died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999, at her home. She was 68. At the family's request, there will be no services. Born July 22, 1931, to Clifford and Verna McLaughlin in Bellingham, Mrs. Proctor had been a lifelong Whatcom County resident. Her husband, John F. Proctor Jr., died previously. Survivors include daughters Diane Proctor of Sumas, Audrey K. Proctor of Deming and Teresa Lee Stinsky of Seattle son Douglas John Proctor of Deming six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Chapel.

PROTZELLER, Ruth Marie, our mother, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Lynden following a long illness on November 16, 2006. Born April 12, 1929 in Austin, Minnesota to Art and Helen Peterson, she graduated from Fairmont High School in 1947 and married Ed Protzeller in the same year. She and Ed had five boys in the first phase in Minnesota, separated for six years, reconciled, and had four more kids in Seattle. A homemaker while we were at home, she worked at different jobs as the need arose to keep food on the table and shoes on our feet – as a telephone operator in Fairmont, an operator for Kelly Answering Service in Seattle, a secretary for Sound Floor Covering in Seattle, and a real estate agent. Mom especially enjoyed the past six years at her condominium on Fishtrap Creek in Lynden, collecting pictures of boats and ships; secondhand store shopping;feeding and watching the finches, hummingbirds, and ducks; reading; watching DVDs; and avidly and vociferously following the Mariners, Seahawks, and her favorite football team – the Meridian Trojans. We will forever value and remember Mom's tenacity, strength of character, common sense, faith, and fabulous wit and sense of humor. She was laughing right up to the end. Preceded in death by her parents, her son Kevin, her grandson Corey and her former husband Ed. She is survived by brothers, Jay (Lois) Peterson of Indianapolis, IN; Edward Peterson of Minot, CO; Daniel (Joan) Peterson of Michigan City, MI; children, Michael (Fran) Protzeller of Lynden who doted on her every wish; Stephen (Mary) Protzeller of Vashon; Timothy (Linda) Protzeller of Arlington; Terrence (Patricia) Protzeller of Arlington; Teresa (Mike) Lewis of Marysvile; Mark (Lana) Protzeller of Vashon; Susan (Gray) Drewry of Kaneohe, HI; Thomas (Cheryl) Protzeller of Vista, CA; 23 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. A private memorial for Mom was held at her home on Saturday. A Funeral Mass will be held at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Lynden on Monday, November 20, 2006 with Father Emilio Gonzalez officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 21 Nov 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PROUTY, Wayne S., 85, of 3115 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, passed away Fri. Aug. 23, 1991 at home. He was born in Whatcom County, WA on June 28, 1906 and except for brief times when he lived in Colfax, WA and in Calif. he lived in Whatcom County. He is survived by daughters, Lynn Rinker of Ferndale and Sue Walsh and her husband Dennis of San Bernadino, CA; 5 grandchildren, Greg Mayer of San Bernadino, Gayle Kirkendall of Scotts Valley, CA, Tracey Rinker of Laguna Niquel, CA, Stuart Rinker of Flagstaff, AZ and Steve Rinker of Ferndale; a great-grandson, Drew Kirkendall; a brother, Warren Prouty and wife Nellie of Bellingham; a niece, Judith Pomeroy & family; numerous other nieces, nephews and relatives including 4 step-children. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 28, 10:00 a.m. at Ten Mile Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, 5-9 p.m. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.

PRUIETT, Elza Lee, formerly of Bellingham, died Sunday, July 27, 1997, at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton. He was 86. No service will be held. Born July 19, 1911, in Morland, Kan., he lived in Bellingham most of his life. After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, Mr. Pruiett worked as a laborer in the construction industry. Survivors include son Jerry Pruiett of Bellingham; daughter Wanda McKay of Edmonton, Alb.; stepson David Martin of Issaquah; stepdaughter Frances Menge of Louisiana; brothers Bob Pruiett of Oklahoma; sisters Wanda Keith of Kansas, Ann Enlow of Wyoming and Frances Wahlborg of Colorado; and 13 grandchildren. Arrangements are by Kitsap Cremation and Burial Society.

PRUITT, Harriett, age 78, 1200 Lincoln St., passed away Tues. July 28, (1987) in a local nursing home. She was a member of Catholic Daughters; Retired Teachers of Whatcom County; St. Anthonys Guild; Assumption Church and was one of the first Special Ed teachers in Whatcom County. She is survived by 2 sons, Jim Pruitt of Renton, Rod Pruitt of Alaska; 1 daughter Sister Kathleen Lee Pruitt of Seattle; 1 brother John McDonald of Bellingham; 1 sister, Mary Mura of Bellingham; 4 grandchildren. Services are pending at the Westford Funeral Home.

PORTER, Merle N. - Services for Merle N. Porter, 98, of Issaquah, formerly of Bellingham, will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Enterprise Cemetery near Custer. Mrs. Porter died Wednesday (April 19, 1989) at Marianwood Convalescent Center near Issaquah. The body was cremated under the arrangement of Flintoft's Issaquah Funeral Home. Mrs. Porter was born Aug. 8, 1890, in Pierre, SD, to Charles and Roas Norman. She was raised on Lummi Island and lived most of her life in Whatcom County. On Aug. 24, 1912, she married Edward C. Porter in Custer. She was a foster mother to more than 26 children. Her husband and two daughters, Margaret and Marian, died before her. She moved to Issaquah in 1986. Mrs. Porter was a member of Emmanuel Church of Bellingham. Survivors include two daughters, Harriet Hertzog of Port Angeles and Ruth Markham of Seattle; a son, Edward C. Porter Jr. of Spokane; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

PUCKETT, John "Lucky" -- Lucky's goal in life was to reach 80 years old – his 80th birthday was one day before God took him on March 30, 2007. He was born in Mitchell, SD to Clifford and Blanche Puckett. Lucky had a wonderful and adventurous life and we will all miss him. Lucky painfully lost his twin brother Bill 25 years ago. He is also preceded in death by brother, Allan and sister Beth Dempewolf. Lucky is survived by his son Mark (wife Cindy) Puckett of Ferndale, sister Edie Nienaber of Bellingham, numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering will be held Sunday April 1 at 2 p.m. at the home of Dwight and Kim Jeppson.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Apr 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PRUITT, James Douglas, "Jim" to family and friends, peacefully completed his journey to God's Kingdom on June 29, 2005. Born Sept 9, 1939, he lived 65 years. He was a devoted father and friend. Jim's was a life of love and kindness toward not only those close, but to his fellow man. Born and raised in Bellingham, a 36-yr career with United Airlines took him to San Francisco, CA for 8 years as a young adult, then back to his native Washington (Puyallup, Edgewood and finally back to Blaine and Bellingham following his retirement). An avid fisherman, pilot, hunter, and world traveler, Jim's life was filled with many adventurous periods His life is celebrated by his son Jason (of Minneapolis, MN), sister Kathleen Pruitt, CSJP (of Seattle, WA), brother and sister-in-law Rod and April Pruitt (of Deering, AK), and sons Baker, Lee, David; cousins Hon. Steven and Chris Mura and family, Louann Culbreth (of Bellingham), Merek Mura (of Hawaii), and faithful friends Dennis Day, Dennis Bond and their families. Services are private for close friends and family.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jul 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

PULLAR, Frank S. - A memorial service for Frank Stephan Pullar of Bellingham will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Blaine Peace Arch Post No. 86, American Legion. Mr. Pullar died Saturday, March 31, 2001. He was 46. Born Sept. 9, 1954, he lived in Whatcom County most of his life. He graduated from Granger High School in Granger in 1973. During his high school years, he was a state-qualifying wrestler. Mr. Pullar served in the U.S. Army Reserves for four years. During one of his duties, he was stationed in Germany. A stonecutter at Shuksan Stone Quarry, he was a good mechanic and enjoyed computer programming.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Pullar, of the family home; sons Frank Pullar Jr. and Miles Pullar, both of Bellingham; daughter Wendy Pullar of Bellingham; brothers Rodney Pullar of Blaine, Archie Pullar of Burlington and Gordon Pullar of Anchorage, Alaska; and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home near Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, April 10, 2001) Submitted by Debbie deHoog.

PULLAR, Hazel Marie of Bellingham passed away at St. Joseph Hospital on July 17, 2001. She was 77. Hazel was born in Ferndale on Jan. 9, 1924 to Robert and Edna Schenk. She married Donald D. Pullar in Bellingham on March 20, 1976. In her youth, she loved playing violins made by her father. She enjoyed square dancing, gardening and playing cards with friends. She is survived in death by her husband, Donald D. Pullar of the family home; a daughter, Marshia Armstrong of Oak Harbor; four sons, Wayne Smith and wife Gloria of Georgia, and Don Pullar and wife Dee, Tom Pullar and wife Toni, and Lloyd Pullar and wife Cindy, all of Bellingham; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandson; a brother, Frank Schenk and wife Carolyn of Spokane; two sisters, Lois Brehmer and husband Bob of Anacortes and Doris Chadwick and husband Milt of Grand Junction, Colo. Mrs. Pullar was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Edna Schenk. Funeral services were held Monday followed by a gathering for family and friends at the Pullar family home. Arrangements were by Westford Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Bellingham.

PULLAR, Lawrence F. "Larry" of the Laurel area died Thursday, June 19, 1997, in Bellingham. He was 94. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Greenacres Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon George Ficken officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Born Jan. 27, 1903, to Frank and Lucy Cole Pullar in Park Rapids, Minn., he lived in Whatcom County for 75 years. Mr. Pullar was a 25-year member of Rome Grange and a life member of American Federation of Musicians Local 461 of Mount Vernon. He played violin with Old Fiddlers Association of Whatcom County. Mr. Pullar was preceded in death by his wife, Alice A. Pullar, in July 1986, and by one sister and two brothers. Survivors include daughter Vicki Hawley of Bellingham, sons Douglas L. Pullar and Donald D. Pullar, both of Bellingham, nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

PULVE, Sara L., of Bellingham died Sunday, April 4, 1999, in Bellingham. She was 75. A memorial service will be held later. Born July 6, 1923, to Fred and Lucille Cacye Stamper in Detroit, she graduated from Northwestern High School and attended Wayne State University. She moved to Bellingham 18 years ago. A world traveler, Mrs. Pulve was an award-winning painter and sculptor and enjoyed preparing special holiday meals. She was a member of Agate Bay Women's Auxiliary, Fire District No. 4, and a docent at Whatcom County Museum of History and Art. Survivors include sons Malcolm Dyer and Mark Nusslock, both of Bellingham, Earl Pulve Jr. of Everett and Phil Pulve of Mountlake Terrace; brother Malcolm Stamper of Seattle; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

PURCELL, Richard C., age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 15th, 1997 at his home in Mount Vernon. He was born in Tonopah, Nevada on February 20, 1945, son of Dick and Kay Purcell. His family moved to the Mount Vernon area in 1946 where he attended Mount Vernon schools, graduating from Mount Vernon High School in 1963. After attending Skagit Valley College he served his country for two years in the Air Force. Dick was a longtime employee of PM Northwest and most recently worked as Day Foreman. He also worked as Seattle Times dealer in the Mount Vernon area for many years. Dick loved the outdoors. Sports fishing and hunting were his favorite pastimes and he shared many fond memories of hunting trips with his son and other hunting partners. He also loved to travel and in recent years enjoyed vacationing with his family in Hawaii. Dick will be remembered by his family and friends as a loyal and giving person. He is survived by his parents, Dick and Kay Purcell of Mount Vernon, his son Barrett Purcell of Mount Vernon, one brother Tim Purcell of Oak Harbor, five sisters and spouses; Bobbi and Mark Robinson of Langley, Judi Purcell of Burlington, Sharon and Stephen Schell of Conway, Teresa and Gary Hayton of Conway, Margot and Tom Lloyd of Mount Vernon; and 18 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his two infant sons. A Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, March 22 at 1:00 in Immaculate Conception Church in Mount Vernon. Father Paul Magnano presiding. Interment will follow at Hawthorne Cemetery. A reception will be held at Immaculate Conception Parish Center, 215 North 15th following interment. Friends and family are encouraged to attend. Richard will lie in state at the Kern Funeral Home Friday 21st 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 22nd 9 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Kern Funeral Home of Mount Vernon is in charge of His arrangements.

PURDY, Elma Lillian (Peightal), 103, departed this life peacefully on Nov. 30, 2002 to join her deceased husband, Herbert Purdy. She was born Sept. 3, 1899 to David and Alvina Peightal in Buffalo County, WI. She graduated from the Univ. of South Dakota with a degree in education and taught French and Spanish. She was a long time resident of Darrington and Marysville in Snohomish County. After retirement Elma volunteered with the special education department of the Marysville School District. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Marysville for over 25 years. In 1999 Elma moved to the Christian Health Care Center in Lynden, where she stayed for one year. She then resided at the Mt. Baker Adult Family Home in Lynden and the Cedars Adult Family Home in Everson prior to her passing. She is survived by two daughters, Sally Reilly of Ferndale and Mary Butler and son-in-law James Butler of Lynden, nine grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 21 great-(great)-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, great and great-great. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brother, two sisters and many members of their families. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Sat. Dec. 7 at the gravesite in Arlington Municipal Cemetery conducted by the Reverends William and Jo-Dene Romeijn from the United Methodist Church, Lynden. Viewing and remembrances will be held at Weller Funeral Home at 327 N. McLeod Ave. in Arlington from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday and 9 - 10 a.m. Saturday. A reception for relatives and friends will be held at the Gleneagle Country Club in Arlington following the service.

PYEATT, Paul Glenn - Visitation for Paul Glenn Pyeatt will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at Westford Funeral Home. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Madsen officiating. Mr. Pyeatt of 4791 Everson-Goshen Road died Wednesday, June 1, 1994. He was 87. Born June 1, 1907, to Henry and Laura Pyeatt in Interprise, he moved to Lynden with his family when he was 7. As a young, man he worked in the apple industry in Tonasket and Omak. He met Bessie Byrd in Omak; they were married May 12, 1937. They moved with their daughter to Bellingham in 1940. Mr. Pyeatt worked for The Leopold in the 1940s, at the Bellingham shipyard during World War II and for Darigold Inc. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and family activities. He also was a member of Rome Grange. Mr. Pyeatt was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and three sisters. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughter Norma Morgenthaler of Bellingham; three grandsons; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives.

PYLE, Robert V. of Bellingham died September 12, 1991 in Seattle, WA. He was born in Washington, D.C. October 4, 1923. He obtained his B.A. degree in 1944 from U.C.L.A. and his PhD from the University of California, Berkeley in 1951. He was employed as a Senior Staff Scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory from 1951 until his retirement in 1985. From 1960 he was also a professor of Nuclear Engineering at U.C. Berkeley. He was a Fellow of the American Physical Society and a member of both Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi. Dr. Pyle served as a First Lieutenant in the Signal Corp from 1944 to 1946. He is survived by his wife, Joyce S. Pyle of Bellingham; brother, Ralph S. and wife Charlyne B. Pyle of Langley, WA; nephew, Rod. L. Pyle of Pasadena, CA; niece, Cathlyne P. Talevich of Sierra Madre, CA; Private family services will be held. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

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