Whatcom County Funeral Notices San

WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES SAN

SANBERG, Arthur William, Dr., age 61 years, passed away Thursday, April 2, (1953) following a lingering illness. Dr. Sanberg was a graduate of the Northwest Dental School. He had resided in Bellingham for the past five years and was formerly of Seattle. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Carl Sanberg, of Pennsylvania; three brothers and two sisters. The remains were forwarded by the Westford-Beck Funeral Home to the Evans Funeral Home in Seattle where services are pending.
SANCHEZ, Alda (Sickles) born 1907 in Big Piney, Wyoming, passed away August 22, 1988 in Yakima. She is survived by her husband John Sanchez of Desert Aire. Sisters Lottie Moffat & Dwaine Finney; daughters Betty Jean Brown of Bellingham, Shirley Haines of Joseph, OR, Carol Kinsey of Kennewick; 15 grandchildren; numerous great & great-great grandchildren & nieces & nephews. A memorial service will be held Thursday August 25 at 1 p.m. in the Church at Desert Aire, Mattawa, WA.
SANCHEZ, Clara, 28 years of age, passed away at the Cushman hospital, Tacoma, Thursday, June 20, (1946). Surviving relatives are the husband, Leo Sanchez, and two children, Annette and Charles, at Marietta; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Celestine; one brother, Clifford Celestine; four sisters, Sadie Solomon, Grace Egawa, Emma Ough and Bernadine Cultee, and the grandmother, Emma Balch, besides several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 24, at the Lummi church, with Father Grier officiating. Interment will be in Lummi cemetery under the direction of the Monroe Mortuary, of Ferndale.
SANCHEZ, Ethel, age 79, of 100 1/2 Prospect St., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, November 16, (1963). A 20 year resident of Bellingham, Mrs. Sanchez was formerly employed by the Leopold Hotel and was a member of the Unity Church of Truth. Survivors are one brother, Charles Mullikin and one sister Mrs. Wanda Betsinger both of Bellingham; two nieces and one nephew. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Joel Boehr Tuesday, November 19 at 1:00 p.m. followed by cremation.
SANCHEZ, Jolene Paulita, age 21, of Bellingham, WA passed away Tuesday, February 25, 1997 at home. Born November 10, 1975 in Anacortes, WA to Frank and Barbara Sanchez, she graduated from Sehome High School in 1994 and attended Skagit Valley Community College. Despite a valiant struggle with brain tumors, she was able to find great enjoyment in life always with humor and strength of character. Jolene, who had to figure how to reach, how to hold, how to walk--but who reached farther than anyone guessed. She extended herself into candlelight benefit marches, working with children at her childhood school--Happy Valley. Nor did she forsake books and learning or music--the flute she played at Sehome High School, and her year at Skagit Valley Community College. She went back after the stroke, not only to finish courses but to take new ones. The joy of getting back to horses was physical therapy for some, it was a romp with guardian angels for her. Survived by her parents Frank and Barbara Sanchez of Bellingham, grandparents, Frank and Petrita Sanchez of Seattle, WA; aunts, uncle and cousins. Funeral Mass will be Friday, February 28, 1997, 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Reverend William Treacy, celebrant. Burial Bayview Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, February 27, 1997, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
SANCIER, Gwendolyn A., age 67, passed away Sun. Jan. 5, (1986). Mrs. Sancier had resided in Bellingham since Oct. 1984 and was formerly from Twain Heart, Calif. She was very active in the Retarded Childrens Guild in Palo Alto. survived by her husband Leonard L.; 2 daughters, Alison Bell of Bellevue and Leslie Hooker of Grass Valley, Calif.; 1 son Gregory H. of Palo Alto; 3 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Isabelle Hinners and Mary Williamson, both of North Myrtle Beach, So. Carolina; brother, Robert B. Burgess Jr. of Walla Walla. Funeral services will be held Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Lann, officiating. Followed by Cremation.
SANCIER, Leonard Lester of Squalicum Harbor died Friday, June 17, 1994, of natural causes aboard his boat, the "Tartie I." He was 78. Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date. He was born Nov. 6, 1915, to Silas and Hester A. Houghtaling Sancier in Edgewater, N.J. He married Gwendolyn Burgess in 1944 in Edgewater. He worked for many years in the San Francisco area as an accountant in the construction industry. He retired in 1977. Mr. Sancier moved to Squalicum Harbor eight years ago to live aboard his boat. He was a member of Sons of the American Revolution in Palo Alto, Calif., and served as a deacon of Palo Alto First Presbyterian Church. His wife preceded him in death in 1986. Survivors include son Gregory H. Sancier of San Jose, Calif.; daughters Alison W. Bell of Bellevue and Leslie A. Sancier-Hooker of Grass Valley, Calif.; and six grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
SAND, Agnes, age 84, of 508 F St., Blaine, was born in Skaftasellaysla, Iceland in 1902. Former resident of Pt. Roberts, died at her & her son John's home in Blaine March 2nd, (1987). She is survived by her children, Larry & Edith Sand, Dorothy & Blair Donaldson, Beverly Kimble, Mary Lou & Clifford Cory, John Sand; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; numerous relatives in Iceland including her brother Jonas. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband Einar & 2 grandchildren. Services will be held Sat., March 7th in the Jerns & McKinney Chapel followed by graveside services at the Blaine Cemetery conducted by Rev. Donald Walter. Under the direction of Jerns & McKinney Funeral Chapel.
SAND, Charles Dewey, age 62, of 1220 1/2 State St., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, April 23, (1961). Mr. Sand had been a resident of this community for the past 55 years, was a retired pile driver engineer for Pacific American Fisheries, and was a member of Pile Driver Union Local No. 1824. Surviving relatives include a sister, Mrs. Effie Potvin of Bellingham; two brothers, Ray and Ernest, both of Bellingham, and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted by Rev. Arthur E. Bezanson Wednesday, April 26 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bay View Cemetery.
SAND, Charles T., age 85, of 2801 Donovan Avenue, husband of the late Margaret Sand who passed away in February, passed away in a local hospital Monday, April 5, (1954). Mr. Sand had resided in this community for the past 51 years; was a retired millworker and a veteran of the Spanish-American War. Surviving relatives are three sons, Ernest, Ray and Dewey, all of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Effie Potvin, of Bellingham; seven grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James Martyn Wilson Thursday, April 8, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
SAND, Earl M., age 52, of Chuckanut Village, passed away in a local hospital, Sunday, November 20, (1949). Mr. Sand had resided in this community for the past 46 years and was a sawyer for Peterson's Cedarwood mill. Deceased was a member of the Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union, Local 2-46 and leaves to survive his widow, Irma I., at home; one son, Earl L., of Bellingham; one daughter, Shirley, also at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Sand, of Bellingham; three brothers, Dewey, Ray and Ernest and one sister, Mrs. Joseph Potvin, all of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James Martyn Wilson, Tuesday, November 22 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
SAND, Einar E., age 79 of Blaine, died Thursday, March 10, 1983 at a local hospital. He was born in Norway and resided in this area for 21 years. He retired from Alaska Packers after 40 years service and is survived by his wife, Agnes; 2 sons, John of Seattle; Larry & his wife Edith Sand of Blaine; 3 daughters, Dorothy & husband Blair Danielson of Blaine; Beverly & husband George Kimble of Manchester; Mary Lou & husband Cliff Cory of Delta, B.C.; a sister, Gunda Thori of Norway; nephews, Albert Sand of Seattle; Reider Sand of Oregon; several nieces & nephews in Norway; 10 grandchildren; several great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 12 at 2 p.m. in the Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel in Blaine with Rev. Don Walter officiating. Interment to follow in Blaine Cemetery. Visitation Friday, March 11, 4 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. [b. June 5, 1903 Oslo, NOR]
SAND, Jorgen, age 74 passed away in a Seattle hospital March 21, 1980. A former resident of Point Roberts prior to moving to Seattle, was a retired machinist. He leaves to survive 1 brother, Einar Sand of Blaine, 1 sister, Gunda Thori of Norway, also numerous nieces & nephews are residing in Norway, also Seattle, Blaine & Washington. Graveside services will be held Wed., March 26 at Blaine Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Under the direction of the Jerns, McKinney Funeral Chapel.
SAND, Margaret, age 78, of 2801 Donovan, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, Feb. 9, (1954). Mrs. Sand had resided in this community for the past 51 years and was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving relatives include the husband, Charles E., at home; three sons, Ernest, Dewey, and Ray Sand, all of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Effie Potvin of Bellingham; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Cora Draper of Charlotte, Mich.; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James M. Wilson Friday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
SAND, Rosa Dell, widow of Oscar A. Sand, passed away Wed. Sept. 3, (1975) in a local nursing home. She was born in Oakland, Oregon, Dec. 11, 1888 and has been a resident of Bellingham since 1919. She was the manager of the Elk's Club Dining Room for 10 years, and was a member of the World War II Mothers Club which made hundreds of afghans for disabled servicemen. She is survived by a daughter, Vera Auguston, son Robert, grandchildren Jim Auguston and Daleah Sand, all of Bellingham, Steve Auguston of San Diego, four great grandchildren & numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements made by Peoples Memorial Assoc. At her request there will be no service.
SAND, Ruby G. - Funeral services for Ruby G. age 71, formerly of 409 York St., will be Tues. Aug. 25, 3 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Cordell Baker officiating. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Mrs. Sand passed away Aug. 21, 1981. She is survived by 1 son Robert L. Harper of Everett; 1 son-in-law, Jim H. Binschus of city; 6 grandchildren, Donald Binschus, Diane Villalobos, Danny Binschus, Louise Sledge, Ruby Binschus and Rhonda Binschus; 6 great-grandchildren. A lifetime resident of this community, Mrs. Sand attended the Baptist Church and was a member of Meat Cutters & Butchers Union No. 44. Jones Funeral Home. [b. June 28, 1910 Louisiana]
SAND, Wilma R., age 54 years, of 1630 Iron St., passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, Nov. 14, (1956). Mrs. Sands (sic) had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 34 years and was a member of the Birchwood Presbyterian Church. She leaves to survive her husband, Ray T. Sands (sic) at the family home; one son, Clinton R. Sands (sic) of this city; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Arenn of Vancouver, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph Wolford of Prosser, and Theodore Wolford of Mt. Home, Ida.; three sisters, Mrs. Grace Berquist, of this city; Mrs. Jennie Berkholtz, of Seattle; and Mrs. Alice Howard of Squim, Wash.; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Gordon Crider, pastor, officiating. Interment Greenacres.
SANDAL, Sigval, age 75, of 3800 Broad St., passed away in a local hospital, Sunday, June 4, (1961). Mr. Sandal had been a resident of this community for the past 53 years, was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, and was a retired utility man for the Bellingham Water Dept. Surviving relatives include the widow, Marie at the family home; a son, Richard S. of Bellingham, and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor Don Taylor, Wednesday, June 7, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.
SANDBERG, Bennett G., 89, who served several terms on the Bellingham City Council in the late 1950s, died of a heart attack Wednesday (Dec. 9, 1987) at his home. Mr. Sandberg, 1100 High St., lived in Bellingham all of his life. He was graduated from high school in 1916, enlisted in the U.S. Navy the next year and served with the Atlantic fleet during World War I. He received an honorable discharge in 1919. Mr. Sandberg married to Helcie G. Senker in 1927. She died in 1979. He used to run a cigar store on Holly Street and was a representative for several clothing manufacturers during the 1930s. He also worked for the old Bellingham Shipyard Co. during World War II. Mr. Sandberg became a real estate broker after the war, an occupation he pursued until retirement. He and his wife were active in civic affairs and with the Children's Orthopedic Guild. During his later years, Mr. Sandberg frequently visited the Maple Street Fire Station and was made an honorary captain shortly before his death. Surviving are two nephews and a niece. At his request, there will be no services. Burial will [be] in Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
SANDBERG, Douglas L. - Veterinarian Douglas L. Sandberg, of 175 E. Wiser Lake Road, Lynden, died at his home from cancer on Monday, Sept. 6, 1993. He was 71. The son of Oscar and Gladys (Knutson) Sandberg, Doug was born in Minneapolis, Minn. on Jan. 21, 1922. Shortly after he moved with his family to the Tacoma area and graduated from Gig Harbor High School. During World War II he served with the Navy SeaBees. On June 9, 1946 he was married to Gloria Gehri in Tacoma. He graduated from the College of Puget Sound and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University. From 1953 to 1984 he practiced in Lynden. He had attended Good News Fellowship near Ferndale. He was also a member of the Washington State and Whatcom County Veterinary Associations. He is survived by his wife Gloria of the family home; daughter Patty and husband Ron Schaler of Lynden; son Doug Sandberg and wife Tearesa of Wrangell, Alaska; a grandson; and sister, Helen Sorenson of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Private family services were conducted today. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Lynden. Services were under the care of Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
SANDBERG, Halcie G., of 1100 High St., passed away Mon. Sept. 17, 1979 in Bellingham. She was born in Bellingham and had been a lifetime resident of this community. She was a member of the Unity Church of Truth. She was a charter member and past president of Whatcom County Orthopedic Association and Visiting Nurses Association. She is survived by her husband, Bennett of Bellingham. Funeral services will be held Thursday Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Eddy Edwards officiating. Burial will follow at Bay View Cemetery.
SANDBERG, Lawrence A. "Sandy" a longtime Bellingham resident whose career included the building of churches and warships, died Tuesday (July 2, 1985) at the age of 90. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Northwest Baptist Church, the structure he helped build and where he had been a member of the congregation since 1912, when it was known as Champion Street Baptist Church. The Rev. Bruce Nelson will officiate. Burial will be in Ten Mile Cemetery. Mr. Sandberg died at Shuksan Convalescent Center, where he had resided for five years. He was born May 16, 1895, in Chicago. After living in Minnesota, his family came to Preston in King County, and then to Bellingham in 1907. His father, Albert Sandberg, was a shingleweaver. After trying the printing business, Mr. Sandberg became an apprentice pipefitter for the gas company here, and then worked as a plumber for a local contractor. During World War I he worked at the Bremerton Navy Yard, building submarines, and during World War II he was plumbing superintendent for Bellingham Marine Railway and Boatbuilding Co., where Navy minesweepers were built. He retired in 1960 as manager of Western Steel & Salvage Co. Mr. Sandberg was a charter member of the board of the Light House Mission, on which he served for 25 years - 10 as its chairman. During the late 1930s and early 1940s, he sang in and directed the Swedish Male Chorus. His wife, Tillie, died in 1984. Survivors include a son, William H. Sandberg of Everson; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a sister.
SANDBERG, Louis Ralph - A wake for Louis Ralph "Sandy" Sandberg will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Holmes Harbor Rod and Gun Club in Langley. At his request, no funeral will be held. Mr. Sandberg of Greenbank died Wednesday, July 20, 1994, at his home. He was 59. Born Nov. 13, 1934 to Solo (sic) and Eva Sandberg in Bellingham, he graduated from Bellingham High school and from Western Washington University in 1956. He worked for two summers with the U.S. Border Patrol and served in the U.S. Air Force. After graduation, he worked for Safeco Insurance Co. He spent some time in Oregon and moved to Whidbey Island in 1967. He bought Whidbey Insurance in Freeland, and in 1985 merged with Porter Whidbey Insurance creating Porter Whidbey Insurance. He married Bobbie Willis on Oct. 4, 1991, in Reno, Nev. A member of the Freeland Fire Department, he also was a Port of South Whidbey commissioner and president of the Freeland Chamber of Commerce. He also was a member of the Holmes Harbor Rod and Gun Club, American Legion, Masonic Lodge, and was past president of the Shrine Club. He loved people, jazz and games, especially backgammon and cribbage. Happiest when helping others or on his boat, he especially enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughter Laura Nordberg of Auburn; son Garth Sandberg of South Whidbey; stepson Robert Watson of Sea-Tac; stepdaughter Rhonda Osborne of Bothell; former wife Joanne Sandberg of South Whidbey; one grandson, an uncle, John Sandberg of Middle River, Minn.; and several cousins.
SANDBERG, Matilda A. - Funeral services for Matilda A. "Tillie" age 89, of 409 York St., will be Thursday Aug. 30 at 10:30 a.m. at the Northwest Baptist Church with Dr. James Mason officiating. Interment Ten Mile Cemetery. Mrs. Sandberg passed away Aug. 27, 1984. She is survived by her husband Lawrence A. "Sandy" Sandberg; son, William H. & wife Jo Anne Sandberg of Everson; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 2 nieces & 1 nephew. Mrs. Sandberg had been a resident of the county since 1903 and was a member of Northwest Baptist Church since 1914. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [b. Oct. 27, 1894 Crookston, MN]
SANDBERG, Roy, "Sandy" a long-time coach, teacher and administrator in Washington high schools and colleges, has died (March 8, 1979) at the age of 82. Sandberg was born in Bellingham and graduated from Bellingham High School. After Navy service in World War I, he graduated from Washington State University in 1923 with degrees in education and economics. Over the years, Sandberg taught and coached at many schools including Wenatchee, Sedro Woolley, Ellensburg, Washington State University and the University of Puget Sound. He spent seven years as a football coach at the University of Washington. He retired in 1962, but then continued as superintendent for Clark County schools until 1970. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, two sons, a brother, Bennett of Bellingham, a sister and three grandchildren. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Acacia Funeral Home in Seattle.
SANDBERG, Sulo T., age 74, of 2206 Williams, passed away Sat., Nov. 4, 1978. Mr. Sandberg had resided in Whatcom Co. for the past 40 years & was a retired Immigration Officer working 30 years for the Border Patrol. He was a past master of Nooksack Lodge No. 105 F&AM, member of the Scottish Rite Bodies, Nile Temple and Northwest Shrine Club. He leaves to survive his wife, Florence of the family home; 1 son, Louis R. & 2 grandchildren, Laura & Garth Sandberg all of Freeland, WA; 4 sisters, Sandi Lempi and Wilma Sandburg, both of El Paso, Texas, Ina Hanway of Minnesota and Helmi Winkenwerder of Yakima; 2 brothers, John of Middle River, Minn. & Victor of Minn. Memorial services will be held Tuesday Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert B. McLelland officiating. Cremation.
SANDE, Brita H., age 86, of Route No. 2, Everson, passed away at her home Wednesday, Oct. 22, (1952). Mrs. Sande had resided in that community for the past seven years and previously had lived in Bellingham for 25 years. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives include a daughter, Mrs. Bertha Sylliaasen, of Seattle; a grandson, Kermit Sande, of Route No. 2, Everson; a granddaughter, Mrs. Jane Will, of Rochester, N.Y.; four great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted from the Immanuel Lutheran Church by the Rev. Judson L. Crary Monday, October 27, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.
SANDE, Evelyn Viola (Thompson) passed away Thursday, August 15, 2002 in Bellingham. Evelyn was born on February 18, 1914 to Knut and Annie Thompson in Everson, WA. She worked for many years at and retired from Mills Electric in Bellingham. Evelyn was preceded in death just six months ago by her husband of sixty-one years, Kermit. Evelyn most loved Kermit and their family. She was a talented seamstress, and sewed whatever any of the family needed, including wedding dresses, prom dresses, aprons for the Calico Cupboard Restaurant, skating costumes, upholstery & headliners for airplanes and even a windsock for the airstrip. She grew beautiful flowers and loved sharing them with others. Her devotion to her family and love for beauty will be a lasting legacy for us all to remember. Survivors of Kermit & Evelyn are: daughter, Darlene & husband Burton Weston; son Doug & wife Judy Sande, all of Everson. Grand & great grandchildren: Brenda & husband Doyle Schmidt and son Hayden of Mt. Vernon; Brent Dickey of Acme; Tiffany & husband Lt. Daryl DeSimone of San Diego, CA; and sons Colton & Griffen Handerson; Kirsten & husband Captain Jeremy Thompson of Okinawa, Japan and daughters Sadie, Sydnie & Sophie. Graveside Services are scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, 11:00 a.m. at Bethany Chapel, 3744 Mt. Baker Highway. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
SANDE, Huldah M., age 89 of 2113 Young St. died Fri. Dec. 28, 1979. A resident of this community for the past 35 years she was a member of Congregational Church and is survived by 1 son, Edwin James Sande of Aurora, Colorado; 1 daughter, Mrs. Rosalie Bergantine of Fergus Falls, Minn., 3 brothers, Carl & Harold Murk of Amor, Minn., Arvid Murk of Evanston, Ill.; 3 sisters, Clara Murk, Emily Lien, both of Fergus Falls, Minn., and Beda Ericson of Sandstone, Minn., 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Service at a later date in Tingvold Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls, Minn. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [b. June 8, 1890 MN]
SANDE, Nels, age 55 years, of 3701 West Maplewood, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, October 1, (1953) following a short illness. Mr. Sande had resided in Bellingham for the past 10 years, and was employed as a carpenter for the Bellingham Shipyards. He was a veteran of World War I, a member of the Central Lutheran Church, the V.F.W. William Matthews Post 1585, the Sons of Norway, the Norden Lodge No. 319 of Havre, Montana, and the Carpenters & Joiners Union Local No. 756. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mabel Sande; his mother, Mrs. Martha Sande in Norway; one brother, H. M. Sande, in Moorehead, Minn.; one brother and two sisters in Norway. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m., within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Oscar A. Jacobson, pastor, officiating, followed by graveside services by the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Greenacres Memorial Park.
SANDEL, Franklyn S., born March 22, 1896, in Thorpe, Wash., died Dec. 1, 1979 at Whidbey General Hospital in Coupeville, Wash. He was a veteran of WWI & WWII; prior to WWI he was a seafairer on sailing ships and after WWI he was employed with the Merchant Marines. In later years following WWII, he was the factory representative for furniture industry in the Northwest. He was a member of the Blue Lodge No. 36 F & AM of Mt. Vernon; The Scottish Rite of Free Masonry of Bellingham, Wash., The Nile Temple Shrine of Seattle, Wash.; the Whidbey Island Shrine Club; The American Legion Post No. 1 of Seattle; the Navy League of Oak Harbor and a life member of the National Rifle Assoc. He is survived by his wife, Alberta at the family home in Oak Harbor; 1 daughter, Mrs. Patricia Schulmeister of Seattle; 1 grandson, Mr. Dee Schulmeister of Seattle; 3 sisters, Mrs. Mary Quinn of Anacortes, Wash., Mrs. Helen Graf of Grayland, Wash., and Mrs. Donna Robinson of Seattle, Wa. Graveside services will be held Thurs. Dec. 6, 1979, at 11 a.m. from Evergreen Washelli Cemetery, Seattle, with Mark E. Anway 33rd degree Scottish Rite of Bellingham, officiating. Arrangements by Bartle Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor.
SANDELL, Betty E., age 83 of Mt. Vernon, passed away May 20, 1979 in Mt. Vernon. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church Mt. Vernon, Golden Age Group, Meadow Grange. She is survived by 1 daughter; Mrs. Roy (Opal) Hoback of Mt. Vernon. 2 sons: Floyd Sandell of B'ham and Wesley Sandell of Lake Samish. 10 Grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted Thurs. May 24 at 1:30 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Mt. Vernon. Burial will follow in Burlington Cemetery, Burlington. Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Kern Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon.
SANDELL, Wesley R., age 58 of 443 E. Lake Samish Dr., Bellingham died Tues. (Sept. 9, 1980) in a Seattle Hospital. He was born August 22, 1922 in Conway, WA. He was a veteran of WWII and a branch manager for Concrete Northwest, Arlington. Survivors: wife Gloria; 4 daughters, Vicki Hedlund of Ainken, S.C., Cristi Hayton, Becki Brooks & Juli Hughes all of Mt. Vernon; brother Lloyd Sandell, Bellingham; sister Opal Hovack, Mt. Vernon; 8 grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Friday, Sept. 12 at St. Paul Episcopal Church, Mt. Vernon at 1 p.m.
SANDEN, Damon S. "Dave", 65, a former Bellingham resident, died Feb. 26, (1982) in Carpenteria, Calif., apparently of a heart attack. He was born Oct. 17, 1916, at Lincoln, Neb. From 1970 to 1979, he was the space and schedules administrator at Western Washington University. He is survived by his former wife, Betty Terry, a sister, an uncle and a niece. Funeral services were held today at Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Home in Santa Barbara, Calif.
SANDEN, Elizabeth R., age 82 years, of 716 Twenty-first Street, passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday, May 4, (1948) following a short illness. Mrs. Sanden had been a resident of Bellingham for the past forty-three years and was a member of the Swedish Lutheran Church. She is survived by one son, Arthur G. Sanden, of the home. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 6, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, with Rev. Thomas Allport, pastor of the St. Mark's Lutheran Church officiating, followed by cremation.
SANDER, Emma C. of Bellingham died Thursday, Nov. 6, 1997. She was 84. At her request, no service was held. Burial was in Bayview Cemetery. She was born March 4, 1913, to William and Emma Knirck Keller in New Salem, N.D. Mrs. Sander was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin, in 1988. Survivors include sister Minnie Keller of Bellingham, niece Verna Rae Gardner of Bellingham and cousins. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
SANDER, Emma Caroline, age 88, 1610 McKenzie Ave., passed away at home Saturday, July 4, (1964). Mrs. Sander was a sixty year resident of this community; a member of Royal Neighbors of America, and a member of the Olivette Circle of St. James Presbyterian Church. Survivors are three sons, LeRoy and Melvin, both of this city; Darwin, Everett; one daughter, Mrs. Marie Day, Seattle; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild; four brothers, Paul, Ed, John and Everett Duppenthaler, all of Tacoma, and nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted by Mr. Albert Gunderson Tuesday, July 7 at 1:00 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bay View Cemetery.
SANDER, Henry C., age 73 years, passed away at the family home, 1610 McKenzie Street, Saturday, June 17, (1950). Mr. Sander had lived in Bellingham for the past 46 years, an employe of the Pacific American Fisheries and an attendant of the St. James Presbyterian church; a member of the International Longshoremen's & Warehousemen's Union Local 1-7. He is survived by the widow, Emma Sander, at home; three sons, LeRoy F., Melvin H., Darwin A., all of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Marie Day, Seattle; four grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. James Martyn Wilson, Tuesday, June 20, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.
SANDER, Leroy F., age 77, of 1610 McKenzie Ave., passed away Fri., July 6, 1979. A lifetime B'ham. resident, he was a member of Calvary Temple; William Matthews Post No. 1585 VFW; Lumber & Sawmill Workers Local No. 1585 & had been employed by the Georgia Pacific Distribution Center for the past 50 years. He is survived by his wife, Johanna. 2 stepsons, Clarence Kelln of Lawrence & Allen Kelln of city. 2 brothers; Melvin Sander of city & Darwin Sander of Everett. 1 sister, Mrs. Marie Day of Seattle. 7 grandchildren, 2 nieces & 2 nephews. Funeral services Tues., July 10th at 1 p.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Cantelon officiating. Interment Bayview Cemetery.
SANDER, Johanna Kelln of Bellingham, died Wednesday, December 31, 1997 at the age of 92. She was born October 21, 1905 to Fred and Karoline (Schneider) Kirschman in a village in the Ukraine by the Caspian Sea. Her family immigrated to the U.S. in 1912 and she grew up on the plains of northern Texas. In 1926 she married Solomon Kelln. He preceded her in death in 1956. They were blessed with three sons, Clarence, John and Allen; John passed away when he was an infant. Johanna was very active in indoor and outdoor work and she was a homemaker. She was a member of Calvary Temple Church in Bellingham. In 1965 she married LeRoy Sander, and in 1978 he preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Clarence and wife Betty Kelln of Lynden, and Allen and wife Wilma Kelln of Bellingham; one sister Christine Rehm of Lynden; seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and many other relatives. Her brother Otto Kirschman of Bellingham died the same day. Visitation will be Sunday, January 4, 1998 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 5, 1998, 11:00 a.m. Pastor Richard Strum officiating, at Moles Funeral Chapel in Ferndale. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
SANDER, Melvin H., 80, of 2410 Moore St., a lifelong Bellingham resident, died Friday (Dec. 9, 1988) in a local nursing home. Mr. Sander was born Dec. 9, 1908, in Bellingham. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post No. 1585, and the Carpenters & Joiners Union, Local 756. Survivors include his wife, Emma; a brother, Darwin Sander of Everett; a sister, Marie Day; and many nieces and nephews. At the request of the deceased no services will be held. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
SANDERS, Elizabeth Ann, 63, of 6800 Enterprise Road, Ferndale died at St. Joseph Hospital on Sunday, Nov. 1, 1992. A private burial was planned for today with a memorial service to follow at Acme Presbyterian Church. She was born Oct. 29, 1929, in Glenwood, Iowa, to Floyd and Anna Adams. Mrs. Sanders was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley, and by a son, Wally. She is survived by daughters Linda Clow of Acme, Sally Hunter of Angel Ridge, Idaho, and Mary Hall of Petersburg, Alaska; sons Larry Sanders of Bellingham and Vernon Sanders of Reno, Nev.; and by brothers, sisters and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Bleitz Funeral Home in Seattle.
SANDERS, Ella, age 67 of Blaine, passed away in a local hospital Saturday evening, May 21, (1949). Mrs. Sanders was the wife of the late Rev. Charles E. Sanders. Surviving relatives include 1 daughter, Mrs. Frances Ureel of Portland; 2 sons, Charles Winston of East Stanwood and the Rev. James Warne Sanders of Blaine, 4 granddaughters, 2 sisters, Mrs. Walter Wells of Everett, and Mrs. Nova Brant of Beverly Hills, Calif.; 4 brothers, Frank, Bert and Lew Little, all of Bellingham, and Floyd Little of Kelso. Funeral service will be conducted in the Methodist church in Blaine Wednesday, May 25 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. James Milligan of Everett officiating, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Paul Ashley of Seattle. Interment in Bayview cemetery under the direction of the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine. Active casket bearers will be Rev. Dennis DeVoe, Custer; Rev. Paul Campbell, Lynden; Rev. Kenneth Countryman, Oak Harbor; Rev. Gene Albertson, Ferndale; Rev. Henry Haines, Edmonds; and Rev. Paul Woodward of Bellingham.
SANDERS, Everett C., age 76 of 2188 Hawthorn St., Ferndale, passed away at home Sunday August 19, 1984. Everett came to Ferndale in 1957 as superintendent of schools, had also been a school superintended in Ridgefield, he was the 1st chief administrator of Whatcom Community College & the 1st Director of the Whatcom County O.E.O. he was a member of the United Church of Ferndale where he had been very active, & he also had been active in the Boy Scouts of America. He was a former member of the Ferndale City Council, Ferndale Lions Club & the Boundry (sic) Review Board of Whatcom County. He is survived by his wife Rose of Ferndale, 3 sons, George Sanders & his wife Barbara Cemeno of Seattle, Douglas Sanders of Bellingham, Stanton Sanders of Ferndale, 1 daughter Marie & her husband Baeth Hewitt of Redmonds, 1 brother Burton & his wife Ethel Sanders of Pollock Pines, Calif., 1 sister Eva Bowman of Olympia & 3 grand children. Memorial services will be conducted by Rev. Harlan Jones Wed., Aug. 22nd at 10 a.m. in Greenacres Funeral Chapel. Cremation & interment of ashes at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home. [b. Jan. 19, 1908 Rathdrum, ID]
SANDERS, Hattie, age 95, of Oak Harbor, passed away in a local rest home, Monday, Oct. 10, (1960) following an extended illness. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Guy Bates of Bellingham, Mrs. Lambert Ratcliffe of Ketchikan, Alaska; three sons, Earl Taylor of Mesa, Ariz., Ames Taylor of Bellingham, Charles Taylor of Ferndale; 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Moles' Monroe Chapel in Ferndale, Thursday, Oct. 13, at 3 p.m. with Elder C. O. Smith officiating. Final resting place, Enterprise Cemetery.
SANDERS, Leo, age 54 of Route 1, Ferndale, passed away in a Bellingham hospital Sunday, March 29, (1964). He had been a resident of the Ferndale community for the past 10 years and formerly of Lopez Island. He was a member of the Catholic Church and the Gulf Grange. Surviving are his wife, Marian; 4 sons, Nick, Peter, Alex and Stephan (sic), all at home; 3 daughters, Marcella and Karol, both at home, and Mrs. Ida Roque, of Ferndale; 1 sister, Mrs. Clarence Strakbein of Rt. 1, Ferndale; two uncles, Charles Eder of Oroville and John Eder of Brewster, Wn. Rosary will be recited in the Moles Chapel Tuesday, March 31 at 8:00 p.m. Holy Mass will be offered by Rev. Father Kevin Coyle Wednesday, April 1, at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Final resting place Greenacres.
SANDERS, Lester F., 79, of 2028 Niagara Place, died Thursday (June 30, 1988) in Bellingham. At his request, there will be no services. The body was cremated by Greenacres Crematorium. Mr. Sanders was a former construction contractor. He was born April 3, 1909, in Walla Walla. Survivors include his wife Dollie of the family home; his son, Douglas of Seattle; his daughter, Cecilia Adams of Auburn; his sister, Irene Gerards of Kennewick; and four grandchildren. Arrangements were by Jones Funeral Home.
SANDERS, Mary, age 87 years, 500 Sixteenth Street, passed away at a local hospital, Saturday, May 14, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Sanders had been a resident of Bellingham for the past thirty years and leaves to survive, two daughters, Mrs. Leola Lee, Bellingham, and Mrs. Cecil Shumaker, Valdez, Alaska, three sons, John Sanders, Tumwater, Wash., Milford, of Olympia, and Stewart, of Compton, Calif.; thirteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, Tuesday, May 17, at 2 p.m. with Rev. J. Warren Sanders, of Blaine, officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery.
SANDERS, Nellie L., age 79, passed away at the home of her cousin, Mrs. R. C. Cole, of 900 Oregon Street, Thursday, March 24, (1949). Mrs. Sanders has resided in this community for the past three months and prior to that time had been a resident of Seattle for 25 years. Deceased was a member of the Methodist Church and leaves to survive one son, F. H. and two grandchildren, all of Chicago, Ill., and two other cousins, Mrs. Nettie Hankins, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Alma Castle, of Bremerton. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where private services will be conducted by the Rev. Everett O. Williams, Saturday, March 26, at 9 a.m. Cremation.
SANDERS, Orville L., age 71 of 6095 Portal Way, Ferndale, died Sunday, June 20, 1982. Mr. Sanders had been a resident of the Ferndale community for 35 years, was a member of the Bethel Temple of Ferndale. He leaves to survive his wife Opal; 2 sons, Udell of Ferndale, Frank of Ferndale; 1 daughter Oleta Cowen, Ferndale; 2 brothers, Melvin of VanBuren, Missouri, Glenn of Longview; 1 sister, June Landis of Nevada, Missouri; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 23 at 3 p.m. in the Bethel Temple of Ferndale with Rev. Alver Lofdahl officiating. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
SANDERS, Wally - Memorial services for Wally sanders, 45, a former Bellingham resident, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Bellingham Baptist Church, with the Rev. Tom Nething officiating. Mr. Sanders died in his home in Pomeroy last Saturday (April 8, 1989). He was born on Aug. 30, 1943, in Bellingham to Stan and Flavia Sanders. Survivors include two daughters, Michelle Sanders and Cristie Sanders of Bellingham; a son, Michael Sanders of Ephrata; his mother Flavia Marsh of Oregon; his step-mother, Elizabeth Sanders of Ferndale; two brothers, Vernon Sanders of Oregon and Larry Sanders of Bellingham; three sisters, Sally Hunter of Pomeroy, Mary Hall of Bellingham and Linda Clow of Acme; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements were handled by a Pomeroy mortuary.
SANDERSON, Bernadine R., 74, a longtime employee of the children's department of the Bellingham Public Library, died of a heart ailment Thursday (June 25, 1987) in Bellingham. Mrs. Sanderson, 610 W. Maryland St., was born Jan. 6, 1913, in Detroit, Mich. She married Edward A. Sanderson on Valentine's Day, 1942, in Detroit and had lived in Bellingham 19 years. Mrs. Sanderson served on numerous boards and committees and sang in the choir of First Congregational Church. She was former president of the local chapter of Phi Sigma Alpha and contributed many years to Reach for Recovery, a support group for women recovering from mastectomies. Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, E. David Sanderson of LaCanada, Calif., and Michael Richard Sanderson of Los Altos, Calif.; two daughters, Gayle Ballard of Pasadena, Calif., and Cathy Ann Hlebasko, of Arcadia, Calif.; a sister, Gladys Lennon of Covina, Calif.; two brothers, Warren Rachwitz of Glendora, Calif., and Raymond Rachwitz of California; and four grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bayview Cemetery. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at First Congregational Church, with the Rev. Cynthia Bauleke officiating. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
SANDERSON, Clara D. - Funeral service for Clara D. Sanderson, age 92 of 2726 Alderwood will be Wednesday April 7 at 1 p.m. at Bayview Cemetery with Rev. Carol O. Fischer officiating. Mrs. Sanderson passed away Sunday, April 4, 1982. She is survived by a son Edward & wife Bernadine Sanderson, City; 4 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. She had been a resident of this community for the past 10 years & was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Visitation Tues. April 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wed. April 7 at 9 a.m. until 12 noon at the Jones Funeral Home. [b. July 5, 1889, in Detroit, MI]
SANDERSON, Harold M., age 68, of 600 Seventeenth Street, passed away at the family home Sunday morning, October 30, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mr. Sanderson had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 15 years. He was a member in Great Bend, Kansas, of the Elks, Rotary and a charter member of the Country Club there. He was associated as a partner in Donovan Furniture Co. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Hilmer E. (Dorothy) Johnson, 600 Seventeenth Street. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 2, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Everett Williams officiating within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.
SANDERSON, Harry C., age 79, of 1335 Franklin St., passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Jan. 12, (1961). A 48 year resident of the Welcome area, Mr. Sanderson was a retired farmer and logger; was a member of the Welcome Grange and had resided in Bellingham for the past 3 years. Survivors are his widow, Margaret, at home; two sons, Kenneth of Deming and Harry of Arlington; 5 grandchildren; one brother, Daniel in Nova Scotia and one cousin, Mrs. Ella Boucher of Lawrence, Mass. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor E. M. Bremer Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
SANDERSON, Harry C. - Memorial services for Harry C. "Sandy" Sanderson were held Saturday in Washington Memorial Park in Seattle. Mr. Sanderson, 65, of Quincy died Nov. 29, (1988) in Seattle. He was born in Whatcom County and lived here until he was 18. He graduated from Mount Baker High School in 1941. He retired recently from Alaska Airlines, where he was vice president of maintenance. Survivors include his wife, Idamae, of the family home; a son, Brian H. Sanderson of Seattle; two daughters, Catherine Everett and Karen Knipp, both of Seattle; a brother, Kenneth Sanderson of Ferndale; and four grandchildren.
SANDERSON, Jean A., age 65 years, 2731 McLeod Road, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, February 13, (1946). Mrs. Sanderson had been a resident of this community for the past eleven years and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving relatives are the husband, Harold at home; one daughter, Mrs. Hilmer Johnson, of Bellingham, and one grandchild; also three brothers, Guy Jordan, of Bellingham, Mark Jordan, of Encanto, California, and Monte Jordan, of Great Bend Kansas, and one sister, Elizabeth Jordan, of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Dr. Robert T. McFarlane, Saturday, February 16, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
SANDERSON, Margaret, age 78, formerly of Star Route, Deming, passed away in a Ferndale Nursing Home Wednesday, December 2, (1964). Mrs. Sanderson was a forty-year resident of this community, and was the widow of Harry C. Sanderson, who preceded her in death in 1961. Survivors are two sons, Kenneth R. Sanderson, Star Route, Deming; Harry C. Sanderson, Marysville; six grandchildren and one nephew, Robert Pedlow of St. Petersburg, Florida. Services will be conducted by Pastor O. B. Fjelstad Monday, December 7 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
SANDIFUR, Franklin, Dr., age 81, a resident of LaConner, past resident of Vancouver, WA for 50 years. Died Aug. 21, 1978 at United General Hospital in Sedro Woolley. Born Feb. 28, 1897 at Green Castle, Indiana. He was a veteran of World War I, a member of the Elks Lodge of Vancouver, WA. He practiced dentistry in Vancouver, WA. A graduate of Independence High School, Portland, Ore. Attended Reed College in Oregon and Willamette University, also North Pacific Dental College in Portland, Oregon. In 1924 he graduated from Post Graduate Course, Denver College of Dentistry, Denver, Colo. Survivors are daughter-in-law, Mrs. Loretta Sandifur of LaConner; 1 sister, Mrs. Priscilla Shorthouse of Vancouver, WA; 2 brothers, Paul & Charles, both of Spokane; granddaughter, Robin Sandifur of LaConner; grandson, Dr. Robert Sandifur of Pensacola, Florida; 1 son, Robert I. Sandifur preceded in in death 2 weeks ago. Funeral services will be held at Green Acres Mosoleum (sic) Wed., Aug. 23, 11 a.m. Arrangements under the Kern Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon.
SANDIFUR, Robert I., 54, resident of 447 Modoc Way, LaConner, died in Everett, Aug. 7, (1978) result of an auto accident. Born May 24, 1924 in Denver, Colorado. Graduate of University of Washington. Served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII as an ensign pilot. Mr. Sandifur was a salesman in insurance and real estate and form[er]ly owned and operated the Birch Bay Golf Resort for 12 years. He had been a regional manager for All State in Seattle. Married Lauretta Rogers in Seattle, June 25, 1946. He was a member of the Kulshan Lodge No. 186, F&AM in Blaine, of which he was a past master, Nile Temple in Seattle, Bellingham Elks, Episcopal Church in Blaine and Shriners. Survivors include his wife, Lauretta, LaConner; daughter, Robin Sandifur, LaConner and son, Dr. Robert Sandifur, Jr. of Pensacola, Florida. Funeral services will be held in the Kern Funeral Chapel, Mount Vernon, Friday, Aug. 11 at 1:30. Entombment in the Green Acres Mausoleum, Ferndale.
SANDIN, Edward E., age 64 of 330 Shallow Shore Rd., passed away Sunday Nov. 12, (1978) in Portland. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Elks Club 1604, a veteran of WWII, Korean and Viet Nam Conflict; Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, Scottish Rite Bodies; Aloha Temple of Shrine. He is survived by his wife, Alice; 1 daughter, Gail Ramey of Redmond, Calif., 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; 1 brother, William of Coos Bay, Oregon; 1 sister, Helen Penrose of Portland, several nieces and nephews. Services were held under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
SANDIN, Ellen Bergendahl - Memorial services for Ellen Bergendahl Sandin, age 82, of 205 B.C. Ave., Lynden, will be Friday, April 12th at 3:00 p.m. in Christ Lutheran Church of Ferndale, Pastor Robert E. Johnson officiating. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Mrs. Sandin died Sunday April 7th, 1985. She had been a resident of Whatcom County for 6 years & prior to that had lived in Kirkland for 12 years, & New York State for 42 years. She immigrated from Norway 60 years ago. She is survived by a son Kenneth & his wife June Sandin, Bloomville, NY; a daughter, Karin & her husband Arnie Birkeland, Ferndale; 3 sisters & 1 brother all of Norway; grandchildren Christine Benkert & Linda Sandin of El Paso, TX, Scott Sandin & Jeff & Lora Sandin of Bloomville, NY, Erik & Karl Birkeland, both of Ferndale; great grandchildren Jason & Jeremy Benkert; numerous nieces & nephews in New York & Norway. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home. [b. May 2, 1902 NOR; predeceased by husband Gus.]
SANDISON, Earle W. – A service for Earle W. Sandison of Kailua, Hawaii, formerly of Bellingham, was held Feb. 17 at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii. Mr. Sandison died of complications caused by pneumonia Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, in Hawaii. He was 90. Born Aug 6, 1909 to J. W. and Harriet (Woodiwiss) Sandison in Bellingham, he graduated from Whatcom High School and the University of Washington. Mr. Sandison taught Sunday school at Garden Street United Methodist Church. Mr. Sandison joined E.R. Squib & Sons of Portland, Ore. During World War II he served in Europe as an officer in the U.S. Navy, specializing in Gyrocompass and fire-control systems. Mr. Sandison spent many years in Cuba and India, where he set up and managed pharmaceutical manufacturing plants. In 1955, he joined Mead Johnson & Co. of Honolulu, where he managed the company's Pacific operations. In the late 1950s, he was named president of the Medical Service Representatives of Hawaii. In 1974, he retired but continued to practice in Oahu hospitals and retail pharmacies. Survivors include his wife Maxine of the family home; son Ian Sandison of Hawaii; and three grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Feb 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
SANDISON, Harriet May, of 801 Garden Street, passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, November 25, (1947). Mrs. Sandison had resided in this community for the past forty-three years and was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church and the Sinawik club, also a member of the St. Luke's Assistance League and Bellingham Women's Music Club. Surviving relatives are the husband, J. Wilbur, at home; one son, Earle W., of Havana, Cuba, and one sister, Miss Gertrude Woodiwiss, of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Alexander P. Alton, Saturday, November 29, at 3 p.m. The remains will be forwarded to Windsor, Ont., Canada, Monday, December 1, for interment.
SANDISON, J. Wilbur, of 801 Garden Street, passed away Wednesday, April 4, (1962). Mr. Sandison was a commercial photographer here for the past 58 years; was a member of the Methodist Church, Kingsville, Ontario; attended the Garden Street Methodist Church; was a charter and honorary member of the Bellingham Kiwanis Club; member and past master of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F. & A.M., Scottish Rite Bodies; Nile Temple of Shrine, was a 33rd degree Mason. Survivors are one son, Earle W. Sandison, Honolulu, Hawaii; one grandson, Ian Sandison, Honolulu; one sister, Mrs. Jennie Guild; one half-brother, Romaine DeVitt, both of Kingsville, Ontario. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Don Swerdfeger and officers of Rose Croix on Monday, April 9, at 10:30 a.m. The remains will be forwarded to Windsor, Ontario, Canada, for interment.

J. W. Sandison, Photographer 58 Years Dies
J. Wilbur Sandison, a photographer in Bellingham for 58 years, was found dead in his studio at 126 1/2 Holly St. Wednesday morning. Death came from natural causes. A native of Ontario, Canada, who came to this country in 1904, Mr. Sandison was 88 years old at death. He was a well-known photographer in this area and had his studio located in the same building on Holly Street since he opened it. He lived at 801 Garden St. He began his photographic career in Vancouver, B.C., but was engaged, for some time before coming to Bellingham, as a practical photographer in California and the Hawaiian Islands. A biographical history of Whatcom County of the 1920's describes him as "widely known throughout this section of the northwest for the high quality of the products of his art." He was a member of the Bellingham Kiwanis Club, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and was a Scottish Rite Mason and a Noble of the Mystic Shrine. Survivors include a son, Earl, in Honolulu.
SANDLUND, Mary Ann, age 59 of 3868 Cliffside Dr., passed away at her residence Friday, December 10, 1982. A resident of Bellingham for the past 8 years she is survived by her husband Sven Erik; 1 son John Erik of Bellingham; 2 brothers, John Randolph Hauselt of San Matlo, Calif. and William Hauselt of Pleasonton, Calif.; 1 sister Beatrice Hogstrom of Willits, Calif. She was a graduate of The University of California of Berkeley Medical Pharmacy School; member of the National Pharmacy Association; member of the American Hospital Pharmacy Association and a member of the University Womens Club. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday December 14 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Phil Brooks officiating. [b. Aug. 31, 1923 Berkeley, CA]
SANDLUND, Sven Erik, age 61, of 3868 Cliffside Dr., passed away Sat. May 19, 1990. Mr. Sandlund was born (April 30, 1929) in Husum, Sweden and had resided in Bellingham for the past 14 years; was a graduate of the University of Malmo in Sweden with a degree in business; was a commercial fisherman, owned & fished the boat "F/V Vallhala Star"; he enjoyed photography and sportsfishing. At age 42 he became a journeyman carpenter. He was a member of Elks Lodge No. 194, VFW, Senior Activity Center and a veteran of the U.S. Army; he worked as a real estate salesman for 16 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann. He leaves to survive his son John Erik of City; a brother, Lennart Rolf Sandlund of Sweden; a great aunt, Greta Ecklund, Bellevue; a cousin Harold Ecklund of Los Angeles. At his request no funeral services will be held. Arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home.
SANDMANN, Alton William, 84, died Wednesday (May 10, 1990) in Bellingham. Mr. Sandmann was born on June 13, 1905, in Evan, Minnesota, and had lived in Bellingham since 1961. He was owner/operator with his wife Evelyn, of the Shangri-La Motel until his retirement. Mr. Sandmann was a volunteer with the RSVP in their house security check program through the Bellingham Police Department for many years. He was a member of the Garden Street United Methodist Church. Mr. Sandmann is survived by his wife Evelyn, a son Jerry Sandmann and wife Joan of Seattle, a daughter Donna Roper of Bellingham, and three granddaughters, Tracy Sandmann, Kelly Roper and Terri Roper. He is also survived by two sisters, Laura Rose of Morgan, Minnesota and Ruth Birkemeyer of Mankato, Minnesota. A memorial service will be held at Garden Street United Methodist Church on Monday, May 14 at 1:00 p.m.
SANDNESS, Adalph O., age 62 of 17420 32nd West Alderwood Manor, Wash., passed away Thursday, July 21, (1977). A 45 year resident of this community. Mr. Sandness had been a commercial fisherman for 45 years. He is survived by one son, David Sandness, city; 3 daughters, Mrs. Irene Stainback, Miss Deanna Sandness, both of city and Mrs. Carol Pearce of Auburn, Wash.; 1 brother, Mr. Arnold Sandness of Port Orchard, Wash.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Doris Newton, Mrs. June Metzner, both of city and Mrs. Ruth Roy of Salt Lake City, Utah; 4 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Joseph E. Harris, Tuesday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment, Bayview Cemetery.
SANDNESS, Amanda B., age 82, of 1514 Sycamore, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, January 14, (1962). A 54 year resident of Bellingham, Mrs. Sandness was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Survivors are her husband, Gerhard, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Erwin Hube, of Bellingham; one grandson, Lt. Ronald Hube, DC, USN, of Pearl Harbor; one granddaughter, Mrs. Geraldine Ann Seppi, of Seattle; five sisters in Norway. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor Don Taylor Thursday, January 18 at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
SANDNESS, Gerhard, age 86, formerly of 1514 Sycamore St., passed away at the home of his daughter, Monday, Dec. 3, (1962). Mr. Sandness had resided in this community for the past 55 years; was a retired sea captain, a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, and a member of Bellingham Lodge No. 194, BPO Elks. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Gunhild Hube, city; one grandson, Lt. Ronald Hube (D. C.) UNN, Pearl Harbor; one granddaughter, Mrs. Geraldine Seppi of Seattle. The remains will lie in state at the Jones Funeral Home until 11 a.m. Friday. Services will be conducted by Pastor Don Taylor, at Our Saaviour's Lutheran Church, Friday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m., followed by burial at Greenacres Memorial Park.
SANDNESS, Infant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Sandness, passed away soon after birth at a local hospital, Sunday, June 26, (1955). Surviving besides the parents at the family home, 609 Baker Street, are two sisters, Irene and Carol, also the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Sandness of Bellingham and Mr. and Mrs. Rust of Custer. Graveside services were held at Bay View Cemetery under the direction of Harlow-Hollingsworth with Mabel Gibson and Charlotte Brown officiating.
SANDNESS, John, age 76, 1201 36th Street, passed away Friday, July 10, (1964). Mr. Sandness was a retired fisherman and shipwright, and had resided here the past forty-four years. Survivors are his widow, Randy, at home; three daughters, Mrs. June Metzer and Mrs. Doris Newton, both of this City, and Mrs. Ruth Roy of Bountiful, Utah; two sons, Adolph, City; Arnold of Bremerton; fifteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Hjalmar and Olaf in Norway, and Fred in Carmel, Calif.; five sisters, Mrs. Anna Petterson and Mrs. Sylvie Pedersen, both in Norway; Mrs. Haldis Jules, Seattle; Mrs. Selma Ness, Astoria, Ore.; Mrs. Ellen Andreasen, San Leandro, Calif.; and nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted by Rev. Clarence Lund Monday, June 13, at 1:00 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bay View Cemetery.
SANDON, Scott O. - A memorial service for Scott O. Sandon will be at 1 p.m. next Saturday at His Place Church, 1480 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington. Mr. Sandon died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998. He was 44. He was born July 26, 1953, in Seattle. Survivors include his wife, Kathy, of Acme; daughters Amber and Chandra; son Scotty; parents Jean and Ramona Sandon of Everett; sister Betsy Wallace of Spokane; and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Purdy & Walters Cassidy in Everett.
SANDONA, Teresa, age 85, of 2726 Alderwood Ave., passed away Monday, Nov. 22, (1976). She was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church and the Altar Society. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 51 years. She leaves to survive two daughters, Mrs. Nina Sternhagen of Bellingham, Mrs. Irene Ryan of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Adel Dauria of New Jersey; 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Christian prayer services were held Tues., Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wed., Nov. 24 at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption. Interment in Bay View Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.
SANDS, Barbara Ireland, age 76, died at her home in Bellingham on July 5, 2005. She was born June 18, 1929 in Bellingham to Kenneth and Martha Ireland. Barbara spent her summers on Samish Island and later on Orcas Island where she loved spending time with her family. She attended the Campus School and graduated from Bellingham High. In 1951 she graduated from Whitman College with a BA in music. While at Whitman College she was an active member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and cherished her sorority friendships. After living in San Francisco and studying at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, she returned to Bellingham in the early 1960's to take over the music studio of her former teacher, Marjorie Brighouse. Her 40-year career as a music teacher touched the lives of many people in Whatcom County. Barbara was dedicated to her students and the encouragement of music education. Barbara's contributions to the arts in Bellingham are innumerable and those who worked with her saw her as a true visionary. Her quiet determination, imagination and strong leadership in the 1970's and 80's tremendously impacted the current success of the Mt. Baker Theatre, Allied Arts and the Whatcom Museum of History & Art. Barbara was a member of the Washington State Arts Commission and Chairman of the Municipal Arts Commission. In 1986 she was awarded the Mayor's Arts Award for her promotion of the arts in Bellingham. She was president of the Whatcom Museum Docents from 1974-75 and a major participant of the Upstairs/Downstairs Fashion Show Fundraiser. Barbara remained involved in museum fundraising and promotion until very recently. She was also a member of the Monday Club, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, and numerous other organizations. Barbara's garden brought her years of happiness and peace and she worked diligently at keeping it alive. Her famous strawberry jam and plum chutney will be missed by friends and family. Barbara was an adventurer who loved traveling and particularly cherished the trips to Greece, Turkey, Norway and Italy with her daughter. She will forever be remembered as a woman of elegance, grace and impeccable taste; an amazing person whose spirit touched everyone it met with the twinkle of her incredible blue eyes.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Clint in 1989. She is survived by daughter Alexandra Sands (husband John Mills) of Bellingham, sister Marcia Brookbank of Sonoma, CA (children Ursula, Jake and Phoebe Brookbank), brother David Ireland of San Francisco, CA (children Ian Ireland and Shaughn Niland), sister Judy Ireland of San Francisco, CA (children Madison, Laura and Toby Cox). Memorial Services will be held at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church on Sat. July 16, 2005 at 11 a.m. with a reception following at the church. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
SANDS, Clifford, a Whatcom County berry farmer since 1940, died Monday (July 27, 1987). Mr. Sands, 92, 5549 Northwest Road, was born Feb. 26, 1895, in Centropolis, Kan. and lived in Ferndale since he moved here in 1940. Survivors include a son, Carroll J. Sands of Camano, Island; a daughter, Elma Dickinson of Bellingham; two sisters, Mabel Knight of Berryton, Kan. and Frances Haines of Denver, Colo.; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, at Moles Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Tim Neufeld officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park
SANDS, Clinton Roy - Funeral services for Clinton Roy Sands will be 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Church with the Rev. Steve Sallis officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park; the time has not been announced. Mr. Sands, who was 63, died Wednesday (Nov. 15, 1989) at St. Joseph Hospital Main Campus. He was born May 18, 1926, in Bellingham. He was a Bellingham High School graduate and served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Mr. Sands was a graduate of General Motors Institute in mechanical engineering. Mr. Sands was owner and operator of Sands Pontiac and British Motors for 23 years. He was a commercial fisherman and owner of the "Sonny Boy" for 12 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Bellingham Golf and Country Club and Bellingham Yacht Club. He was a former member of Central Lions Club and Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Barbara, of the family home; three sons, James Sands, William Gregory Sands and John Paul Sands, all of Bellingham; two daughters, Cathryn Sands and Martha Alexandra Sands of Bellingham; five grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
SANDS, Flossie May, age 92 of 5549 N.W. Rd., Bellingham, passed away Friday Jan. 11, (1985) in Bellingham. She had been a Whatcom County resident since 1940. She was a member of the North Bellingham Birthday Club & the North Bellingham Orthopedic Guild. She is survived by her husband Clifford Sands of Bellingham, 1 son Carroll Sands & his wife Genevieve of Camano Island, 1 daughter Mrs. Elma Dickinson of Bellingham, 2 brothers John Watts of Bellingham & Howard Watts of Richland, 1 sister Mrs. Artie Foland of Yakima, 5 grandchildren & 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday Jan. 14, at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel [of] Moles Funeral Home with Pastor Hank Hoff officiating with burial to follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home. [b. July 16, 1892 KS]
SANDSBERRY, Jack Coleman of 1230 A East Village Lane died at home Tuesday, June 17, 1997, of complications from malignant melanoma. He was 71. At his request, no services will be held. Born May 23, 1926, in Paris, Texas, he lived in Bellingham since 1981. He married Marian Crutchfield on Dec. 30, 1947, in Camden, Ark. Mr. Sandsberry served in the Navy for two years during World War II and attended North Texas State University, where he earned bachelor's and master's degrees. He worked as a teacher and college instructor before being recalled to the Navy in 1952. He served until 1975, retiring as a captain. His naval career took him to Hawaii, Japan, Morocco, Cuba, Washington, D.C., and the Naval War College in Newport, R.I. He and his wife made their winter home in Green Valley, Ariz., since 1990. Mr. Sandsberry was an avid golfer and a member of Bellingham Golf and Country Club and Desert Hills Golf Club in Green Valley. He also enjoyed the outdoors, music, cards and puzzles. Survivors include his wife; daughter Lynn Sandsberry of Taipei, Taiwan; son Scott Sandsberry of Wenatchee and Mark Sandsberry of Auburn; two grandchildren; and one niece. Arrangements are by Whatcom Cremation Association.
SANDSTEDT, Anna M., age 75, 2604 Park Drive, passed away at home Saturday, February 22, (1964). Mrs. Sandstedt was a seventy-three year resident of this community, and was a member of the FOE Auxiliary. Survivors are her husband, William E., at home; one daughter, Mrs. Betty Harvie, City; two grandchildren; two brothers, Barth Plough and Emmett Whelan, both of this city, and one sister, Mrs. Ida Duttenhoefer, Seattle. Services will be conducted at the Jones Funeral Home Wednesday, February 26, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
SANDSTEDT, William E., age 95 who resided at 4721 West Henry Street, Pasco, Washington, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 1981 at Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Mr. Sandstedt was born in Quincey, Illinois on December 20, 1885 and came to Washington in 1905. He lived in Bellingham & Pasco since 1968; was a retired Car Foreman for the Milwaukie Railroad; a member of the Congregational Church; Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Bellingham; Port Angeles Lodge No. 69, F & AM (Masonic Order); held a 60 year pin in the Lodge; Coast Guard Reserve during World War II. He leaves to survive 1 nephew, Charles C. E. (Sandy) Sandstedt of Pasco, Washington; 1 step-son, Ober Nelson of Phoenix, Arizona; 1 niece, Christine Fagalde of Rathdrum, Idaho; 5 grand-nieces; 1 grandnephew; 3 great-grandnieces; 3 great-grandnephews; 2 great great grandnieces. Funeral services were held at Bruce Lee Memorial Chapel Monday, January 12, at 11 a.m. with Rev. George Allen as officiant. Graveside services were conducted by the Pasco Lodge No. 173, F & AM at City View Cemetery.
SANDSTROM, Earl V., age 73, of 5689 Bass St., Ferndale, passed away Sat., Nov. 23, (1985) in Bellingham. He had been a Whatcom County resident for the last 20 yrs., prior to that was raised in Pacific Co. in Washington, was a commercial fisherman most of his life where he fished the waters of Alaska. He leaves to survive his wife Louise; 1 step-son, Fred Wehmeyer of Ferndale; 3 sons, Francis Sandstrom and his wife Caroline of B'ham, and grand-daughter Susan Allen Sandstrom of Anacortes, and Earngy Sandstrom and his wife Mary of Forks, WA, and daughter Sherie of Seattle; sons John and Darin; 2 sisters, Verlie Nagrup of Naselle, WA, and Irene of Naselle, WA, an aunt Gerte Verigan of Coupeville. Graveside committal of ashes Mon., Dec. 9th at 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Bishop Derrill Adair officiating. Cremation at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
SANDSTROM, Francis E. - Graveside services for Francis E. Sandstrom, 48, a spray operator at Intalco Aluminum Corp., will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Sandstrom, 1207 Carolina St., died Tuesday (Oct. 20, 1987). He was born Nov. 1, 1938, in Coupeville, but lived most of his life in Bellingham. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn, and a daughter, Susan, of the family home; a son and two daughters; a stepson; and two brothers. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
SANDSTROM, Jacqueline Clausen - A Memorial Service for Jacqueline "Jackie" Clausen Sandstrom of Ferndale will be held Friday, February 23, 1990 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Ferndale Chapel, 5800 Northwest Rd., with Kevin Smith, counselor in the Bishopric conducting the service. A viewing will be held Thursday, Feb. 22, 12 noon - 5 p.m. at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Home. Jackie died on Monday, Feb. 19, 1990 following a lengthy illness. She was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints. Jackie was born April 23, 1943 in Burlington, the oldest of five children, and the only girl in the family. She attended primary school in Marysville and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1961. She later obtained her nursing degree from Bellingham Vo-Tech and worked as a licensed practical nurse in numerous nursing homes in Whatcom County area. Jackie will be remembered for her love of children and animals. We will all miss the frequent hugs she shared with those around her. She is survived by a son, Michael Satra of Ferndale; her daughters Serene Beckman of Spokane, Serill Wohr of Rantoul, Illinois, and Donna Satra Duncan of Stanwood; her parents Ralph Clausen of Hillsboro, Oregon and Shirlee Clausen of Bellingham; 3 brothers, Michael Clausen of Ferndale, and Stephen Clausen of Bellingham; and 3 grandchildren. Interment will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are through Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Home.
SANDVIG, Anna E., age 93 of 2726 Alderwood, passed away Monday, Oct. 29, (1979). Mrs. Sandvig had resided in Bellingham for the past 73 years and was a retired retail clerk. She was a charter member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, member of the Mission Circle, A.L.C.W., Senior Citizens and the Retail Clerks Union. She leaves to survive 2 sons, Leslie of Tacoma and Edward of Ferndale; 4 grandchildren, Dennis Sandvig and Mary Jo Johansen, both of this city, James Olaf Sandvig of San Jose and Julia Baze of Kennewick; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Mrs. Eda Dewey, 2 brothers, George & Arthur Jacobson, all of this city; numerous nieces & nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. in Our Saviour's Lutheran Church with Pastor John Melton officiating. Interment Bayview, under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. [b. May 17, 1886 McFarland, WI; m. Olaf Sandvig in 1908]
SANDVIK, Elvira D., 73, who lived in Bellingham for many years before she moved to Seattle in 1952, died Monday (Feb. 29, 1988) in a Seattle hospital. She was born March 20, 1914, in Chicago, Ill.., and was a member of Berean Church of Seattle. Survivors include a daughter, Beverly Coomes, Bellevue; a son, Orville Sandvik, Seattle; a sister, Mable Gillie, Blaine; three granddaughters; and four great-grandsons. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Greenacres Memorial Park.
SANDVIK, Fielene E., age 47, of 2839 Orleans St., Bellingham passed away June 8th, 1985. A Bellingham resident since 1981, she is survived by 3 sons Dale R. Sandvik, Daniel Sandvik, David Sandvik, all of Palmer, Alaska; 6 grandchildren; parents, Ruth & Albert Saulsbury of City; sister, Jean Hunt of Blaine and brother, Albert Saulsbury Jr. of Palmer, Alaska. Private family memorial services were held. Cremation. Jones Funeral Home & Crematorium. [b. July 30, 1937 Westport; worked as retail clerk in Palmer, AK]
SANDVIK Oluf A., age 79, of Route 1, Custer, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, March 15, (1955). Mr. Sandvik had resided in that community for the past 52 years; was a retired fisherman and for the past few years was actively engaged in farming. Deceased was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Bellingham, and leaves to survive his widow, Elizabeth, at home; two sons, Orville O. of Seattle and Gordon E. Sandvik of Provo, Utah; one daughter, Mrs. Esther Krauss of Bellingham; seven grandchildren and numerous other relatives in Norway. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. C. W. Wheeler, Friday, March 18, at 2 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
SANDVIK, Orville G., age 48, of 4802 1st Ave. NW. Seattle, passed away at Kodiak, Alaska, Sunday, Jan. 31, (1960). Mr. Sandvik had been a resident of Bellingham most of his life until moving to Seattle 10 years ago and worked from the Kachemak Fisheries, Inc., as the skipper of the crab boat "Fearless." Surviving relatives include the widow, Elvira at home; a son, Orville O. Jr., at the family home; a daughter, Mrs. Vance Coons of Anchorage, Alaska; mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Sandvik of Bellingham; a brother, Gordon Sandvik of Provo, Utah, and a sister, Mrs. Esther Krause of Bellingham. The remains will be received by the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Lloyd Peterson, assisted by Pastor Gust Anderson, Monday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
SANDVIK, Tilmand B. of Bellingham died Wednesday, December 31, 1997. He was 89. A private family service will be held. Mr. Sandvik was born October 8, 1908 in Seattle. He married Lillie Ohlander in 1931 and had resided in the Bellingham area since 1972. He retired as a U.S. Customs officer and enjoyed fishing and walking. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Loren Sandvik of Bailey, Colo. and Dick Sandvik of Sisters, Ore.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
SANDWICK, Joseph, age 55 of 1209 1/2 State Street passed away at the family home. Mr. Sandwick was a lifetime resident of Bellingham and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are: 1 brother, John Sandwick of Morehead, Montana and numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Taylor, Pastor of Our Saviours (sic) Lutheran Church officiating. Interment, Bayview Cemetery.
SANDWICK, Olga, age 71, of 1209 1/2 11th St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, Nov. 9, (1956). Mrs. Sandwick had been a resident of this community for the past 57 years and a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church for over 20 years. Surviving relatives include two sons, Joseph and John, both of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. George Ringstad of Bellingham and Mrs. Hazel Moen of Mount Vernon and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Clarence Haugen Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 3:00 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
SANDWITH, Angela R., age 12, resident of Friday Harbor, passed away at Childrens Orthopedic Hospital in Seattle, July 31, 1983. She was born in Bellingham, September 24, 1970. A member of Islands Community Church. She attended the Fir Crest Schools in Seattle the past 9 years. Survivors are her parents, Roger B. & Sharon B. Sandwith of Friday Harbor; 1 sister, Shannon and 1 brother, Robert A., both of Friday Harbor; maternal grandparents, George & Beatrice Colson of Granite, Oaklahoma (sic); paternal grandparents, Perry & Mildred Sandwith of Friday Harbor; aunts & uncles. Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian Church, Friday Harbor, Thursday, August 4, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Michael White officiating. Interment will follow in San Juan Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Kern Funeral Home, Mount Vernon.
SANDWITH, Ellen, age 79, of 615 East Maryland, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, April 30, (1955). Mrs. Sandwith had resided here the past 12 years, coming here from Friday Harbor, where she had made her home for many years, belonging to the Valley Presbyterian church and the Friday Harbor Grange. Surviving relatives include the husband, Joseph J. at the family home; two sons, Oliver E. in Friday Harbor and Joe I. in Seattle; five daughters, Mrs. Sarah Hansen of Poulsbo, Mrs. Marjorie Christensen and Mrs. Ann Gilson, both of Bellingham, Mrs. Dorothy Nelson of Saudi Arabia, and Mrs. Ingre Engdahl of Bellvue, Wash.; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, five sisters, Mrs. Eliza Neaves of Victoria, B.C., Mrs. Dollie Bailer of Friday Harbor, Mrs. Annie Pease of Friday Harbor, Mrs. Carrie Simpson and Mrs. Britta Zook, both of Everett, and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Gordon Winsor at the First Presbyterian Church in Friday Harbor, Tuesday, May 3, at 1:00 p.m., followed by the ritualistic graveside services of the Friday Harbor Grange, at the Valley Cemetery.
SANER, Dorothy Jean - Graveside service for Dorothy Jean Saner, age 71, of 3855 Bancroft Rd., will be Tuesday Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Mrs. Saner passed away Sunday Sept. 11, 1983. She is survived by 2 sons, Ray Huck of City and Donald W. Huck of California; 1 sister-in-law, Juanita Richbaw of City; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews and great-great-nieces & nephews. A lifetime Bellingham resident, she was a member of the Bellingham Senior Citizens. Jones Funeral Home. [b. Jan. 22, 1912]
SANER, Ruth M., age 55, of 421 E. Maple St., passed away in a Seattle Hospital Saturday, June 28, (1952). Mrs. Saner had resided in this community for the past 30 years and leaves to survive one daughter, Mrs. George R. Allez of Bellingham; one grandchild; mother, Mrs. Ada Warner of Bellingham; one brother, Paul Warner of Eureka, Calif., and one sister, Mrs. May Mahoney of Pocatello, Idaho. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. John E. Parrott, Wednesday, July 2, at 1 p.m. Cremation.
SANFORD, Edward Jesse, 83, 714 H St., Custer, died Saturday, June 13, 1992, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born Aug. 16, 1908, in Grande Prairie, B.C., to William and Jenny Sanford. He had lived in Whatcom County for 40 years. Mr. Sanford served in the Canadian Army during World War II. He was employed as a long haul truck driver and a logger. He is survived by many nephews and nieces, including Hazel Bemis of Ferndale. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, New Westminster, B.C. Arrangements and cremation by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
SANFORD, Enola May, age 73. Passed away Sat., Oct. 4, 1986 in Bellingham. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 56 years & leaves to survive her husband Thomas of 2110 H St., Bellingham; 4 daughters, Dorene Gorze of Ferndale, Enola Anderson of Port Angeles, Ramona McAllister & Lana Sanford both of Bellingham; 3 sisters, Edris Sanford of Bellingham, Patricia O'Toole of Nooksack & Margaret Savage of Forks, WA; a special granddaughter, Denise McAllister; 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Mrs. Sanford attended the Assumption Catholic Church. Graveside services will be held Wed., Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park with Father John Madigan officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [b. May 16, 1913 Grand Marais, MI]
SANFORD, James L., age 90, of Sumas, passed away at his home Tuesday, Sept. 26, (1961) following an extended illness. A pioneer of Whatcom County, Mr. Sanford homesteaded in the Maple Falls area in 1902. For the past two years he had made his home in Sumas. Surviving are three sons, James B. of Forks, Bernard of Sumas, Thomas F., of Bellingham; one daughter, Mrs. Earl Hamilton of Forks; three brothers, Walter of Winlock, John of San Bineta, Texas, and Elbert of Talking Rock, Ga.; one sister, Mrs. Alice Medlin of Miami, Fla.; also 17 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, Friday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m., Rev. Claire Richards officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenacres Memorial Park.
SANFORD, Lou, age 77 years, resident of Ferndale Route 3, since last November, passed away at a Bellingham hospital, Tuesday, April 29, (1947) following an illness of several months. She is survived by one son, Lewis D. Smith, Ferndale, and one grandson, Wesley D. Smith, Anacortes. Funeral services will be conducted at Monroe's Funeral Chapel in Ferndale, Thursday afternoon, May 1, at 2 p.m. Burial in Woodlawn.
SANFORD, Lula Florence, age 63 years, of Maple Falls, passed away at a local hospital, Monday, June 16, following a long illness. Born in Georgia, she had lived in this county forty-six years. Surviving are the husband, J. L. Sanford, Maple Falls; one daughter, Mrs. Lucille Hamilton, Forks, Wash.; three sons, J. B. Sanford, Maple Falls, W. B. Sanford, Sumas; T. F. Sanford, Bellingham; and sixteen grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, Wednesday, June 18, at 2 p.m. with Rev. O. M. Matson, of Sumas officiating. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.
SANFORD, Virginia D. - Graveside services for Virginia D. Sanford, 100 Shuksan St., Everson, will be conducted on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Nooksack Cemetery with the Rev. Sharon Hare officiating. Mrs. Sanford, 79, died in a Tacoma hospital on Sunday, May 1, 1994. She had become ill while traveling in Texas and had been moved to the hospital in Tacoma a few days prior to her death. The daughter of Daniel and Hazel (Nicholls) Cogswell, Virginia was born in Seattle on Nov. 9, 1914. She was married to Joseph Sanford at Lowell, Wash. on May 29, 1937 and in 1946 they moved to Everson. She had been employed as a clerk at the Everson Livestock Auction and later at Hinote's Furniture Store, Virginia was a member of the Everson Presbyterian Church and a lifetime member of the Everson-Nooksack Chamber of Commerce. She enjoyed music, was a regular member of the church choir and also played guitar and sang with senior citizen groups. She is survived by two sons, Dan Sanford and wife Barbara of Tacoma and Joel Sanford of Florence, Ore.; four grandchildren; and three brothers, Richard Cogswell of Mineral Wells, Texas, David Cogswell of Bellevue, Neb. and Leonard Nicholls of San Marcos, Calif. She was preceded by her husband Joseph in 1971; a sister, Louise Murphy, and a brother, Daniell Cogswell. Services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
SANFORD, William Berner 'Bernie' of Maple Falls passed away at Christian Rest Home in Lynden on Thursday, April 29, 1993 at the age of 89. A funeral service was held on Monday in the chapel of Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with Rev. Charles Coats officiating. Burial followed in Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Sanford was a lifetime Maple Falls resident, born there on April 19, 1904, the son of James L. and Florence Homes Sanford. He grew up in Maple Falls and graduated from the former Maple Falls High School. In Bellingham on Dec. 21, 1933 he was married to Loie Christen and she survives her husband in Sumas. Other survivors include his four sons, Morris Sanford and wife Rose of Bellingham, Wayne Sanford and wife Kay of Sumas and Barry Sanford and wife Donna and Terry Sanford, all of Bellingham, daughter Lynnette McGinnis and husband Jack of Seattle; sister Lucille Hamilton of Forks; brother Tom Sanford of Bellingham; and 12 grandchildren and six great-grandsons. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by brother Byron Sanford. Services and arrangements were under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
SANGER, Albert Theodore, age 81 of the Glencairn Apts., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, October 30, (1960) following an extended illness. Mr. Sanger had resided in Bellingham for the past 24 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption and was a retired organist. He leaves to survive one sister, Miss Amy Sanger of Sussex, England; also 2 half sisters in England. Rosary will be said Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 7:30 p.m. within the Church of the Assumption following devotions. Requiem mass will be read Thursday, Nov. 3, at 9 a.m. Interment Bayview Cemetery, under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
SANGER, Carrie A., age 71 of 3220 Meridian, passed away in a local sanitarium Saturday, May 1, (1965) following and extended illness. Mrs. Sanger had resided in Bellingham for the past 41 years; was a member of the Cornelius Hedge, O.E.S., No. 43, and the Daughters of The Nile. She leaves to survive her husband, Mason J. of the family home. Christian Science services will be read Wednesday, May 5, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home followed by cremation.
SANGER, Mason J., age 92, of 3220 Meridian, passed away Sat. Oct. 16, (1982). Mr. Sanger had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 60 years; was a retired coal miner; a member of the Masonic Lodge of Bridger, Montana, and leaves to survive a son-in-law, Alfred J. Gambel of City; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Services were held followed by cremation under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. [b. Jan. 21, 1892 Fayeville, WV]
SANGUINET, Del, age 60 years, of 3009 Coolidge Drive, passed away at a local hospital Friday, Nov. 28, (1952) following a lingering illness. Mr. Sanguinet had been a resident of Bellingham since 1934 and was a well-known building contractor. He is survived by his wife, Fanchon Sanguinet, at home, and four sisters in St. Louis, Mo. The remains will lie in state Monday, Dec. 1, at the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, and will be forwarded Tuesday, to the Clark Funeral Home, in St. Louis, Mo., for services and interment.
SANGUINET, Fanchon, age 61, of 3009 Coolidge Drive, passed away at the family home Monday, Jan. 18, (1954) following a short illness. Mrs. Sanquinet had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 20 years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Betty Schade of Scheboygen, Wisconsin; three granddaughters. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 22, at 3:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. John Parrott officiating, followed by cremation.
SANNA, Jasper Nicholas, of 8611 Depot Rd., Lynden, passed away Feb. 18th at the age of 75. He was a contractor & a 3 year resident of this area, a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Lynden & past member of the Knights of Columbus. Surviving is his wife Maria; 4 brothers, Jack of New York, NY, Carl in Florida, Nick in New York state & Louis in Florida; 1 sister, Josephine Vetere, Brooklyn, NY. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Services arrangements by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. [Aug. 24, 1909]
SANNA, Maria G. of Lynden will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lynden. Mrs. Sanna died Sunday, Oct. 19, 1997, at Christian Healthcare Center. She was 77. She was born Oct. 29, 1919, to Adelard and Alphoncine Dubois Camire in Saskatchewan, Alberta. Mrs. Sanna lived in Long Island, N.Y., for more than 30 years before moving to Lynden in 1981. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Delta Grange and was active at the Lynden Senior Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper, in 1985; a brother, Alfred Camire; and sisters Alma Parent and Rose Durand. Survivors include brother Albert Camire of Port Coquitlam, B.C., and sister Liliene Lien of Maple Ridge, B.C. Arrangement are by Westford Funeral Home.
SANREGRET, Mabel of Sedro-Woolley died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998, at Skagit Valley Convalescent Center. She was 97. Services will be in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Born Aug. 3, 1900, to Simon and Anna Hillje Marr in Amity, Mo., she grew up in Bellingham. She graduated from Whatcom High School in 1918, attended Bellingham Normal School, now Western Washington University, and a business school in Bellingham. She married Howard Sanregret Nov. 16, 1932, in Bellingham. He died in 1972. Mrs. Sanregret lived in Sault Ste. Marie for many years. She managed hotels with her husband and was a certified public accountant. She moved to Skagit County in 1980. She enjoyed traveling worldwide. Survivors include her nephew, Robert Marr of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Hulbush Funeral Home.
SANREGRET, Oscar, aged 63 years, beloved husband of Adele, passed away at the family home on Sunset highway, Friday morning, March 11, (1932) after a brief illness. Mr. Sanregret had been a resident of Bellingham for the past thirteen years, and leaves a host of friends who will mourn his passing. He also leaves to survive him the widow, one daughter, Mrs. George Lusk; three sons, Howard, Leo and Donald, all of this city. Mr. Sanregret leaves two sisters and two brothers, all residing in the East. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home and funeral announcements will be made later.
SANSREGRET, Arnold M., age 57, of 801 12th St., passed away at the family home Monday, Nov. 10, (1958). Mr. Sansregret had resided in Bellingham for the past 55 years and was a member of the Plywood Workers Union, Local 2930, Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union, Local No. 2667. He leaves to survive his wife, Fannie Sansregret at the family home; one son, Norman M. of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Glenda Christenson of Grandview, Mo., Mrs. Carol Boies and Mrs. Myrna Pearce, both of Seattle; nine grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Irma Westhoff of this city, numerous other relatives, including two cousins, Donald and Leo Sansregret; one aunt, Mrs. Adele Sansregret, all of this city. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Nov. 14 at 1:30 p.m. from the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Woodlawn.
SANSREGRET, Fannie - Graveside services for Fannie Sansregret, 82, 1530 James St., will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Woodlawn cemetery, with the Rev. Tim Lann officiating. Mrs. Sansregret, a lifelong local resident, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 1985) in a local nursing home. She was born Feb. 28, 1903, in Ferndale, the daughter of Adrian and Fannie VanCruyningen. She grew up in Bellingham. Her father was employed by the Bellingham Park Department as caretaker at Elizabeth Park. Mrs. Sansregret and her husband, Arnold, lived for many years at 801 12th St. She was a homemaker, and was active in Women of Fairhaven. She was a retired member of Culinary & Beverage Workers Union, Local 451. Her husband preceded her in death in 1958. Survivors include a son, Norman, of Bellingham; three daughters, Glenda Christensen of Bellingham, Myrna Pearce of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Carol Boies of Seattle; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Paul VanCruyningen of Grapeview, Wash.; two sisters, Helen Pursell of Bellingham and Evelyn Evich of Seattle; and nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Westford Funeral Home. [Woodlawn Cemetery]
SANSREGRET, Leo J., age 78, who resided at 2120 Young St., passed away in a local rest home Sat., Sept. 11, (1976). He had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 53 years, was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church. He leaves to survive his wife, Lillian of Bellingham; one son, Leo J. Jr., of Gresham, Oregon; 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tues. Sept. 14th at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption Parish with Father Patrick Callahan as the celebrant. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park. Funeral services are under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.
SANSREGRET, Lillian Aileen, age 99 of Bellingham, passed away December 28, 1997 at St. Francis Extended Health Care. Mrs. Sansregret was born August 6 1898 in Hancock, Michigan to Paul and Katherine Pickkrainen. She came to Whatcom County in 1923 and was a member of Assumption Catholic Church where she sang in the church choir. She provided transportation for the nuns to Lummi for C.C.D. classes, volunteered for the American Cancer Society and she was manager of a millinery shop. She is survived by her son, Leo Sansregret and his wife Jane of Gresham, Oregon; three granddaughters and six great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass, celebrated by Father Patrick Freitag, will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, 1997, in the Assumption Catholic Church followed by burial in Bayview Cemetery. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.
SANSREGRET, Marie A., age 91 of 1713 E. Maryland St., passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, June 1, (1960) following an extended illness. Mrs. Sansregret had resided in Bellingham for the past 40 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. She leaves to survive 3 sons, Howard of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Donald and Leo, both of this city; and a daughter, Mrs. George Lusk of Fresno, Calif.; 6 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 1 sister, Mrs. Celina Rivard of Florida. Rosary will be said Sunday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem Mass will be sung Monday, June 6 at 10:30 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption. Interment Bayview.
SANSTAD, Oma S. - A memorial service for Oma S. Sanstad of Blaine will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Nan Geer officiating. Mrs. Sanstad of 9047 Dearborn Ave. died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 1994, at her home. She was 71. Born June 12, 1923, to P. B. Peterson and Grace Stapp in Blaine, she was a lifelong resident of Blaine. She married Gordon Sanstad in 1973. Mrs. Sanstad was a teacher and school counselor with the Blaine School District for 28 years. She was a member of the Free Church-Unitarian in Blaine. Survivors include her husband of the family home; sons William H. Hay Jr. and Donald B. Hay, both of Blaine, and James G. Hay of Bakersfield, Calif.; stepson Alan Sanstad of Kensington, Calif.; daughter Bette Jo Goff of Blaine; stepdaughter Bernita Sanstad of Langley; brother Lee Peterson of Gladstone, Ore.; four grandchildren and five step grandchildren. [Oma had attended the U. of W. and had attained her masters degree.]
SANTLER, Fredric F. - A memorial service for Fredric F. Santler, 78, father of Dorothy Ann "Dee" Guyer and Stephen Santler of Everson, will be at 3 p.m. Friday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Walla Walla, with the Rev. Gerald Snapp officiating. Dr. Santler, of 1746 Hilbrooke Drive, Walla Walla, a professor emeritus at Whitman College in Walla Walla, died Saturday (April 21, 1989) at St. Mary's Hospital after a long illness. He was born June 17, 1910, in Austria, where he attended the University of Vienna, and met his wife, Sophia. The couple came to Washington separately, and were married May 5, 1932, in Camas. Santler taught languages and literature at Whitman College from 1932 to 1975, when he retired. A daughter, Joan Santler Hanna, died in 1972. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Dorothy Ann Guyer of Everson and Deborah Stanea of Spokane; two sons, Frederic T. Santler of Seattle and Stephen R. Santler of Everson; and three brothers in Austria.
SANTOS, Tony J., age 60, of Custer, Wa. (sic), passed away November 17, 1994 in Bellingham, WA. Mr. Santos was born April 4, 1934 in Niles, CA to Anthony C. and Mary L. Costa Santos. A 25 year Whatcom County resident, he owned and operated Northern Communication and Electronics for 25 years. Tony most recently attended the Good News Fellowship Church in Ferndale; was a member of numerous lodges, National Rifle Assoc., and the Bellingham Yacht Club. He was a pilot and a very active ham radio operator. He served in the Air Force, stationed in Alaska; enjoyed traveling to Palm Springs and the Washington and Oregon Coasts in his RV. Survivors are his wife, Marjorie Santos, of Custer; son, Scott Santos and his wife, Rachel, of Portland, Oregon; two daughters, Kristie Hubbard and her husband Jason of Portland, Cherie Greenfield and her husband Rod of Wenatchee; brother, Elmo Santos of CA; two sisters, Sherri Brenner of Fremont, Michigan and Ann Holman of Centralia, WA; five grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Santos. A private family service was held Saturday in the Jerns LeVeck Chapel. The arrangements and service are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

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