WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES SCHI - SCHM
SCHIBER, Peter N., age 84, of Sumas, passed away at his home, Tuesday, June 28, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mr. Schiber had been a resident of Sumas since 1906 and was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge. He is survived by one son, Joe of Sumas, and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 1, at 2 p.m. (standard time) from the Gillies Chapel in Sumas with the Rev. Mrs. Mulka officiating. Interment in the Sumas Cemetery.SCHICKLING, Bernard A., age 78, 2524 Park St., Bellingham, passed away in Bellingham Thurs. May 28, (1987). He was born Oct. 9, 1908 in N. Dakota, had been a resident of this community since 1950, was a member of Assumption Catholic Church & Knights of Columbus Council. He leaves to survive his wife, Lois of the family home; 2 sons, John Schicking of Edmonds, Dennis Caling of West Virginia; 2 daughters, Vicki Portrey of Maryland, Pamela MacDougal of Seattle; 5 grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be Mon., June 1st, 8:15 a.m. at the Assumption Catholic Church with Father Madigan officiating. Interment will follow at Holyrood Cemetery in Seattle at 11:30 a.m. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Society. Under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
SCHIEBE, Rudolph K., age 65, of 1163 Humboldt St. passed away Friday, Dec. 4, (1964). Mr. Schiebe had resided in this community since 1937 and before his retirement in 1953 due to illness was a baker in the Public Market Bakery. Surviving relatives are two daughters, Mrs. Marlene Pulley of Bellingham and Mrs. Alice Smith of San Diego, Calif., also three grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
SCHIEBER, Sophie Katherine, age 79 years, of Sumas, passed away Tuesday, April 17, (1945) following a long illness. Mrs. Schieber had been a resident of Sumas for the past 53 years. She was a student of Christian Science and a member of the Sumas Mt. Baker Rebekah Lodge. She leaves to mourn her husband, Peter M.; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Ann Smith, of Sumas, Mrs. Marie Remley, of Seattle; one son, Peter Rierson, of Seattle, and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 20, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas with Mrs. W. A. Sanford officiating. Interment in Sumas Cemetery where ritualistic graveside services will be conducted by the Sumas Mt. Baker Rebekah Lodge.
SCHIECK, Fred E., age 67 of 2700 Peabody, Bellingham, died Wednesday, August 25, 1982. He was a retired utility worker for the City of Seattle and Married his wife Laila in November of 1940. He was a member of the Lutheran Church and the Bellingham Elks Club. Surviving are his wife, Laila; a son, Bruce F. of Bellingham;; a daughter, Frela Peacocke of Seattle; a sister, Edna Franklin of Salem, Oregon; 3 granddaughters; 1 grandson. Cremation services provided by the Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. [b. Oct. 24, 1914 Globe, WA]
SCHIELE, Mildred May died on Dec. 26, 1994, age 75, in Poulsbo, WA. She was born in Marietta, Whatcom County, WA, the 5th child of Joseph and Jessie Means. Surviving her is one daughter Carole Holm and her family of Poulsbo, WA. Two sons Richard Raymond and his family of Lynnwood, WA. Donald Schiele and family of Redmond, WA. One stepson Gerald Schiele & family of Germany. Two brothers; Wayne Means & family of Lacy, WA and Harvey Means of Bellingham, WA. Two sisters; Velma Gerjets and her family of Bellingham, WA and June Erickson and family of Everett, WA. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
SCHIERLE, Gladys A., 94, formerly of Kansas City, Kan., passed away at the Christian Rest Home in Lynden on Sept. 20, 1994. Graveside services were held at Rogers Cemetery in Rogers, Ark. on Monday with grandson-in-law Rev. Karl Keller officiating. Gladys was born on March 27, 1900 in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of John W. and Sadie Hasty Cusey. She was raised in Kansas City, Kan. and was married there to Arthur J. Schierle on June 5, 1920. They moved to Rogers, Ark. following Arthur's retirement. Arthur passed away in 1976 and Gladys came to Lynden with her daughter Betty in 1985. While in Kansas City, Gladys was the organist and choir directress at Rosedale Methodist Church for many years. While in Lynden, she was a member of the Lynden United Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Betty Sanchez of Lynden; granddaughter Judy Keller and husband Rev. Karl Keller of Matsqui, B.C.; great-granddaughter Kim Keller of Bellingham; great-grandson Tim Keller of Langley, B.C.; sister Clara Rucker of Sedalia, Mo. and numerous nieces and nephews. Local arrangements were under the care of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden, WA.
SCHIESSL, Alfred Max, 88, of Stanwood, died Sat. Jan. 12, 1991 at his residence. He was born Dec. 16, 1902 in Munich, Germany. Alfred had lived in the Stanwood area for about 50 years. He had been employed as a steelworker in the construction of steel buildings. Alfred was a member of the Stanwood Lions Club. He leaves one son and daughter-in-law, Alfred Robert and Ellen Schiessl of Lompoc, CA; daughter and son-in-law, Edith and Gordon Bennett of Anacortes; 1 brother, William F. Schiessl of Kirkland, WA; 4 grandchildren & 6 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 1991 in the Chapel of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
SCHIESSL, Anita E., age 80, of Stanwood, died in a nursing home in Anacortes Jan. 28, 1986. She was born Aug. 26, 1905 in Germany and attended school there. In 1926 she immigrated to the United States settling San Francisco where she married Alfred M. Schiessl on Oct. 14, 1926. In 1935 the family came to Seattle and in 1961 they retired to Stanwood. She is survived by her husband, Alfred at home; a son, Alfred of Lompoc, Calif.; a daughter, Edith Bennett of Anacortes; a sister, Edith of Germany; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. At her request there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Evans Funeral Chapel in Anacortes.
SCHIEVINK, Ybele Harmen, 76, of 333 N. Park St., Lynden, passed away March 5, 1991, at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center in Bellingham. He was born April 5, 1914 to Johannes and Dirkje Schievink in Harlingen, The Netherlands. Mr. Schievink married Johanna Klein in New York City on May 22, 1958. He was employed by the United Nations as a carpenter and retired from the U.N. in 1975. He lived in Whatcom County since that time. He was a former ham radio operator. Mr. Schievink is survived by his wife, Johanna of the family home; daughter Grace Assink and husband Dale of Lynden; son Sven Schievink of Federal Way; two grandsons and nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Friday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 858 W. Smith Road, with Pastor Richard Husman officiating. Burial of ashes took place earlier at Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements were made by Greenacres Funeral Home.
SCHIFFLER, Ethel, age 76, formerly of 2633 Central Rd., Everson, passed away in Bellingham on Sat. Sept. 9, (1989). She was born in Shickley, Nebraska on Dec. 20, 1912 and was the daughter of Jess & Kate Miller. She was married there to her husband George on Aug. 20, 1933 and they moved to Whatcom County from Phoenix, Arizona in 1953. She was a member of the Deming Presbyterian Church and was preceded by her husband in 1983. She is survived by a son, Darwin "Bud" Schiffler & wife Joyce of Bellingham; 2 daughters, Mrs. Zola & husband Don Branham of Sitka, Alaska, Genny Schiffler of Kennewick, WA; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; a brother, Lloyd Miller & wife Mary of Glendale, Arizona; sisters, Mrs. Ruth & husband Warren Eichelberger of Glendale, Arizona, Mrs. Doretta & husband Lee Oswald of Fredericksburg, Virginia and numerous other relatives. Memorial funeral services will be conducted Thurs. Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. in the Deming Presbyterian Church with Rev. Sharon Hare, officiating. Burial will precede in Ten Mile Cemetery at 1 p.m. Services are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
SCHIFFLER, George E. - Memorial funeral services for George E. Schiffler, age 71 of 2633 Central Road, Everson were conducted on Saturday, April 23, at 3:00 p.m. in the Deming Presbyterian Church with Rev. David Loper officiating. Committal services and interment preceded in Ten Mile Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Schiffler, who died in a Bellingham hospital on Tuesday, April 19, (1983) was born in Roseland, Nebraska (23 Dec 1911) and moved to Whatcom County with his wife Ethel from Phoenix, Arizona in 1953; they were married in Shickley, Nebraska on August 20, 1933. A retired carpenter, Mr. Schiffler had been active in Boy Scouts for thirty years, was a member of the Deming Presbyterian Church and supervised the construction of their current sanctuary. He is survived by his wife Ethel; two daughters, Mrs. Zola and husband Don Branham of Everson and Genny VanLoo of Kennewick; a son, Darwin "Bud" and his wife Joyce of Bellingham; nine grand and two great-grandchildren; three brothers, R. W. of Twin Falls, Idaho, Phares of Wendell, Idaho and C. Marion of Hastings, Nebraska; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Hoylman of Kinross, Iowa and Mrs. Ethel Dobbins of Wilton, Iowa and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.
SCHILD, Edward Ulrich, age 90, of 2819 W. Maplewood, passed away Sat. Oct. 16, (1976). A resident of this community for the past 86 years, Mr. Schild was an early shingle weaver and poultry rancher in the Acme area. He was a member of Modern Woodmen of America. Surviving wife, Mary, 1 daughter, Mrs. Darlene Denton, Mt. Vernon, 1 brother, William F. Schild, City. 4 grandchildren, Edward Denton, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Timothy Denton, Pullman, Andrea Denton and Kim Denton, both of Mt. Vernon, 1 great-grandson, Terry Denton, Colorado Springs, Colorado, numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services Wed. Oct. 20, 1 p.m. Bay View Cemetery with Rev. C. Thomas Lane officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
SCHILD, Ernest - Funeral services for Ernest Schild, aged 54 years, who passed away at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Tuesday afternoon, May 11, (1937) after several years' illness, were held at the Acme Presbyterian church this afternoon, May 17, at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. A. O. Quall, pastor of the Fairhaven Methodist church officiating. Interment was made in the family plot in Saxon Cemetery under the direction of the Homer Mark mortuary.
SCHILD, Mary E., age 84, formerly of 2819 W. Maplewood, passed away Mon., Oct. 1, 1979. A life time Whatcom County resident, Mrs. Schilds parents, Charles & Christina Carlson homesteaded at Welcome in the 1800's. She is survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Darlene Denton, City; 4 grandchildren, Edward Denton, Mt. Vernon, Timothy Denton, City, Andrea Denton, Mt. Vernon and Kim Denton, City; 3 great grandchildren, Terry, Ryan and Kyna Denton, all of Mt. Vernon; numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside service Wed., Oct. 3, 3:30 p.m. at Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [b. Jan. 20, 1895 Welcome, WA]
SCHILD, Mary M. Fry, 92, of Bellingham, died Monday. She was born April 26, 1889, in Kent, and had been a local resident most of her life. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Nellie Rutzatz, of Bellingham, and by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Saxon Cemetery, with the Rev. Martin Wells officiating. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
SCHILD, William F., age 88 of Bellingham died in Bellingham, Tues., Nov. 7, 1978. He was born in Midway, Utah, Sept. 8, 1890. The son of John & Elizabeth Schild. In 1891 he came to Wash. settling at Acme. In the 1940's he moved to Sedro Woolley and was married near that time to Edith Randall, she preceded him in death in 1951. In 1954 he moved to Bellingham and was married to Mary M. Fry, Oct. 6, 1956 in Everett. Mr. Schild had worked throughout his life logging. He was a member of the Albert J. Hamilton Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars of Bellingham. Survivors are his wife, Mary of Bellingham, and nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be held in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 with the Veterans of Foreign Wars conducting the service. Mr. Schild will lie in state at the Kern Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon until 2 p.m. Fri., Nov. 10.
SCHILLER, Edna, age 52 of 1225 Evergreen Drive, Bellingham, passed away Thursday, July 29, (1965) in a local hospital. Mrs. Schiller belonged to St. Paul's Episcopal Church and had lived in Whatcom County her entire lifetime. She is survived by her husband, Joe; 3 daughters, Mrs. Charlene Marshall and Mrs. Joan McClellan, both of Bellingham, Mrs. Nancy Smith of Mountlake Terrace; her mother Mrs. Carrie Jensen of Ferndale; 2 sisters, Mrs. Elsie Strey of Tucson, Arizona, and Mrs. Clara Schneider of Olympia; 1 brother, Carl Jensen of Ferndale; 12 grandchildren; numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be held in Moles Funeral Home Monday, August 2 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. John Winn officiating. Interment will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
SCHILLER, Joseph W., age 76, of Lynnwood, died Sunday, May 29, 1988 in Lynnwood. He was born February 17, 1912 in Vibank, Sask. He was a resident of Lynnwood for the past 10 years prior to that he was a resident of N. Bellingham. He was a retired farmer. Mr. Schiller was preceded in death by his wife Edna in July, 1965. Survivors include 3 daughters, Joan & husband Richard McClellan of Everson, Nancy Smith & special friend Sid Carvosso of Lynnwood, Charlene & Carol Marshall of Bellingham; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters & brothers; numerous nieces, nephews & other relatives. Graveside services will be Friday, June 3 at 1 p.m. Greenacres Memorial Park.
SCHILLER, Seymour, age 81, of 1203 15th St., passed away Tues. Nov. 1, (1983) in a local hospital. He was a retired insurance man & realtor. He is survived by his wife Sadie Gordon Schiller, Bellingham; 1 daughter, Shirley Greer, Long Beach, Calif.; 1 son, Ira Schiller, Santa Cruz, Calif.; sister, Bertha Schiller, New York, New York; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. His remains will be forwarded to Forest Lawn Cemetery in Los Angeles for services under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
SCHINNER, Anthony Frank, 38 Lake Whatcom Boulevard, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 22, (1946) as a result of a sawmill accident. Mr. Schinner had liven in Bellingham his entire life. He was 53 years old. He was a veteran of World War I and belonged to Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, of the American Legion. He was also a member of the Lumber and Sawmill Workers Union, No. 2667, A.F.L. Surviving relatives include his wife, Eva; one son, Anthony Frank Jr., and one daughter, Mary Jo, all of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Fannie Weisbrodt, Mrs. Alice Dye and Mrs. Marcella Brossman, all of Cincinnati, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted from the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, Monday, August 26, at 1 p.m., with Mr. Chester Ruthledge, of the Firs, officiating. Graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion, Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, at Greenacres Memorial Park.
SCHINSKE, Erhart A., 214 S. Garden St., passed away at home Thursday morning, November 5, 1992. The cause of death was a malignant brain tumor. He was born June 25, 1918 in Long Prairie, MN to Emil and Emilie Schinske. Erhart graduated from high school in Long Prairie and went on to obtain his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Hamline University in Minneapolis, MN. He earned his Ph.D. in speech pathology at the University of Minnesota. A resident of Bellingham since 1957, he moved here to accept a teaching position at WWU, becoming a full professor in the speech department, a post he held until his retirement in 1983. His professional associations were the Washington Speech and Hearing Association and the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. He continued to teach part time even into his retirement. Erhart was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army in Europe during WWII. At the time of his discharge he held the rank of lieutenant colonel. At home, Erhart was an inveterate fixer and tinkerer. When he wasn't busy with home improvements, his favorite preoccupations were reading and writing. Church also filled an important role in Erhart's life. A lifelong Lutheran, he had been a member of Faith Lutheran Church since his original move to Bellingham in 1957. A lay speaker, he frequently put his creative writing and public speaking talents to good use in several local churches. His perpetual optimism, unique sense of humor and keen wit will not be forgotten by those who heard him. Erhart is survived by one son, Eric, of Bellingham; sisters, Adeline Hopkins of Minneapolis, MN; Lillian Stein of Austin, TX; Wilma Holtslander of Des Moines, WA; and one brother, Robert Schinske of Sacramento, CA. His wife of 43 years, Helena Schinske, preceded him in death, passing away in 1991. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 1992 at Faith Lutheran Church, with Pastor Dick Christenson. Jones-Moles Funeral Home, Bellingham.
SCHINSKE, Helena Elizabeth, 83, 214 South Garden Street, died of colon cancer, Sunday morning, August 11, (1991) at home. She was born Helena Elizabeth Benson in St. Peter, Minnesota, of parents Nils and Elise Benson, natives of Skone and Varmland, Sweden. Home, school and church were the three cornerstones of her life. She graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, with a degree in English and Latin, supplementing with additional graduate work at the University of Minnesota. She taught English and Latin continuously in high schools in Walnut Grove, Mapleton, Long Prairie, Montevideo, Chaska and Red Wing, Minnesota, from 1929 until 1957, when she moved to Bellingham. In addition, she taught drama and coached school plays and forensics at all six high schools. Locally, she continued to teach English and Latin at Bellingham High School until her retirement. Her professional association was the National Council for Teachers of England. She lived her credo: "To help the present and touch the future, I teach." After retirement, Helena tutored English and Latin privately on a part time basis. In her typical banter she vowed: "I'll keep doing it until I get it right or they do!" For a time she was active in the Books for the Homebound program for the Bellingham Public Library. She also served as a volunteer for the American Heart Association block campaigns. At home she often could be found among her two of her favorites, roses and geraniums - a relentless foe of aphids and other invading pests. An avid correspondent, she took special delight in exchanging lengthy letters with friends and relatives in the United States and Sweden. A Lutheran all her life, Helena was a member of Faith Lutheran Church since 1957. She continued active women's groups throughout the years. She is survived by her husband, Erhart, professor emeritus, Western Washington University, and one son, Eric, both residing at home. Her father, mother and only brother Charles all preceded her in death. Remaining relatives include cousins in St. Paul, Minnesota, Gary, Indiana, and Vesteros, Sweden. Her bright spirits and optimistic nature often prompted her to say, "It's a good life whose best day will be tomorrow." Memorial services will be held Friday, August 23, 1 o'clock, Faith Lutheran Church, with Pastor Dick Christensen officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
SCHIPPERS, Taetske, age 92 of Lynden, passed away in the Lynden Christian Rest Home Wednesday November 25, (1964). She had been a resident of the Lynden area since 1926. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Marvin Hoezee of Sedro Woolley, a brother, John Bylsma of Sumas, a sister, Mrs. Andrew Johnson of Parkston, So. Dakota, also 3 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home Saturday, November 28 at 2 p.m. Rev. Julius Brandt officiating. Burial will follow in the Lynden Cemetery.
SCHIRMANN, Norman, 67, of Sultan, died August 1, (1978) following an extended illness. He was born January 14, 1911, near Startup. He lived in Startup from 1933 to 1949 and was married to Bertha Kydland, Sept. 2, 1933 in Startup. Since then he had lived in the Lynden area for 21 1/2 years and in California for seven years. Mr. Schirmann was a member of the Startup Baptist Church. His great-grandfather was a minister and founder of the Startup Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Lynden Berry Growers Association. He leaves his wife, Bertha at home; son, Stuart of Gladstone, Oregon; daughters, Sally Schirmann of Mill Valley, California; Mrs. Leslie (Susan) Holgerson of Kent; Mrs. Alvin (Sandra) Roosendaal of Lynden; three brothers, Lawrence and Glenn, both of McKinleyville, Calif.; and Robert of Tule Lake, Calif.; one sister, Laura Schirmann of Everett; numerous nieces and nephews; and four grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. in the Startup Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Barckert officiating. Interment was in Sultan Cemetery.
SCHIRRMANN, Gladys Lenore, age 72, passed away at the family home, 1504 Broadway, Friday, June 21, (1957). Mrs. Schirrmann had resided in this community for the past 54 years; was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist and was a life member of the Musicians Union, Local 451. Surviving relatives are her husband, William S. at home and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where Christian Science services will be read Monday, June 24, at 1 p.m. Cremation.
SCHIRRMANN, William
R.Sheldon, age 77, of 1504 Broadway, passed away in Mount Vernon Tuesday July 1, (1958). Mr. Schirrmann had been a resident of this community the past 40 years, was a retired jeweler, was a member of the Musician's Union, and was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist. Surviving relatives include two sisters, Mrs. Florence Ricker and Mrs. Myrtle Pinkerton both of Mount Vernon; and a niece, Mrs. David Alemndinger of Puyallup. The remains will be received by the Jones Funeral Home where Christian Science services will be read Thursday, July 3, at 11 a.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.SCHIVE, B. J., age 64 years, of Seattle, passed away Monday, October 13, (1947) at a Seattle hospital. He had resided in Bellingham for many years and was employed by the Bloedel Donovan Lumber Company for a period of twenty-three years, having been the first purchasing agent and later was general superintendent of Bloedel Donovan Logging Camps on the peninsula. He was a member of the Moose Lodge No. 211, Seattle. Surviving are his wife, Catherine Offerman Schive, Seattle; three daughters, Mrs. Murray Stanley, Kirkland, Wash., Mary Catherine Schive, Bellingham, and Fredrica Schive, Seattle; one brother, William Schive, Vashon Island, and one sister, Hannah Schive, Vashon Island. Funeral services were conducted within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, Thursday, October 16, at 1 p.m. Rev. John K. Mitchell, pastor of the St. James Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.
SCHLEGEL, Anna E., age 91, of Deming, passed away at home, Monday, May 17, (1958). Mrs. Schlegel had resided in this community the past 27 years, was a member of the Deming Presbyterian Church and of P.E.O. Chapter "E" of Portland, Ore. Surviving relatives include a daughter, Mrs. Mary Gilbert of Deming; a son, Harry I. Schlegel of Thermal, Calif.; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; a brother, George Emory of Tracey, Calif., and three sisters, Miss Alice Emory of Tracey, Calif., Mrs. Jessie Ball and Mrs. Haracena Newman, both of Denver, Col. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Albert C. Gunderson, Friday, May 16, at 4 p.m., followed by cremation.
SCHLEGEL, George Godfrey, aged 81 years, passed away at a local hospital, September 30, (1942), following a three years' illness. Mr. Schlegel was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Pilot Rock, Oregon, and had lived at Deming for the past ten years. He is survived by his widow Anne Elizabeth Schlegel of Deming; one son Harry I. Schlegel, Thermal, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Mary D. Gilbert, Deming; one sister, Mrs. Lillian Flom of Bandon, Oregon. His remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where funeral services will be conducted by Rev. James Martin Wilson, Saturday, October 3 at 1:30 p.m. Cremation.
SCHLEIN, Alan Lewis, age 32, 610 N. Forest, passed away
Tues.Wednesday, March 25, (1981). Mr. Schlein was a veteran of Vietnam and leaves to survive his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Judd J. Schlein of San Leandro, Calif.; 2 brothers, Michael of Freemont, Calif. & Paul of San Leandro, Calif. At the families request there will be no services. Cremation. Under the direction of Westford Funeral Home. [b. Oct. 21, 1947 Brooklyn, NY]SCHLEWITZ, Betty R. of 1427 E. Village Lane died Sunday, June 6, 1993, after a two-year fight with cancer. She was 66. A memorial service will be held at 7 tonight at Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. Dennis Wildermuth will officiate. Burial will be in Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Ore. Born Jan. 10, 1927, in Portland, Ore., to Francis and Blanche Boulette, she was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a retired Bellingham School District secretary. She enjoyed camping, sewing, reading and bowling. Mrs. Schlewitz was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Schlewitz in 1980. Survivors include sons David Schlewitz of Pampa, Texas, and Kevin Schlewitz of Lynnwood; daughter Karen Schlewitz of Seattle; her mother; and brother Wayne Boulette of Portland, Ore.
SCHLEWITZ, Robert L., a Bellingham resident for 8 years, died Saturday (April 19, 1980) at the age of 53. He was born (June 12,) 1926 in (Belfield), North Dakota and was a resident of Portland, OR from 1936 to 1961. He served in the U.S. Navy during that time. He was Director of Food Services for Saga, Inc. at Willamette University for many years and was transferred to WWU in 1972 as Food Service Manager. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Blaine American Legion Post. He is survived by his wife Betty, 1 daughter and 2 sons. Memorial services will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Sat., April 26 in Portland, OR at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Remains were handled locally by the Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
SCHLIEP, Frederick (Fred), age 64, who resided at 2216 A St., passed away Sat., Aug. 4, (1984) at his residence. He leaves to survive his wife Cora; a stepson Gordon Smith of Santa Anna, CA; one brother, Edgar, address unknown. He was a lifetime resident of Bellingham. He belonged to the Elks & American Legion Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7. Visitation will be from 9-8 p.m. Tuesday & 9-1 p.m. on Wednesday at the Jerns McKinney Funeral Home, Blaine. Graveside services will be held Aug. 8 at 3 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements by the Jerns McKinney Funeral Home, Blaine.
SCHLODERER, Max, age 73, of 1851 Bakerview Road, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, July 16, (1952). Mr. Schloderer had resided in this community for the past 41 years and was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Church of the Assumption. Surviving relatives include a brother, John, of Brooklyn, New York; two nephews, Joseph Schloderer, of Los Angeles, Calif., and John Schloderer, of New York City, and a niece, Mrs. Anna Spitzer in Germany. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth. Requiem mass will be said by the Rev. Fr. Bernard Cremer, Celebrant, Tuesday, July 22, at 9 a.m., within the Church of the Assumption. Final resting place, Bay View.
SCHLUCKEBIER, Chris, age 64 years, passed away at the family home at East Edison, Wash., Monday, November 19, (1945) following a lingering illness. Mr. Schluckebier had been a bridge builder with the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad for many years and lived in Olympia, Wash., for ten years prior to coming to Edison. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Jean Reid Schluckebier, East Edison; three brothers, William, Henry and Fred, of Seward, Neb.; one sister, Mrs. Lena Bradley, also of Seward, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Reid, 2909 E. Victor Street, Bellingham. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. James M. Wilson, Wednesday, November 21 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.
SCHLUK, Theresa, age 79 of 2265 Grandview Rd., Ferndale, passed away Mon. Aug. 3, 1981. She was a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. Survivors include 2 daughters, Irene Kinley of Ferndale, Doris Jansen of Bellingham; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Graham Hutchins Thurs. Aug. 6 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. [b. Nov. 4, 1902 in Holland]
SCHLUK, William, age 54 years, of Route 1, Custer, passed away at his home, Monday, December 3, (1951) following a lingering illness. A lifetime resident of the Custer district, he is survived by his widow, Theresa; two daughters, Mrs. Lowman Hansen and Mrs. Carl Larson, both of Ferndale, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Knutzen, of Lynden. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe Mortuary Friday, December 7, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Everett Bracklin officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.
SCHLUTER, Elmer Leo, age 69, formerly of Rt. 1, Sumas, passed away in at Tacoma hospital, Tuesday, Aug. 1, (1961) following an extended illness. Mr. Schluter had been a resident of Sumas since 1902 and had made his home in the Veterans Home in Tacoma since 1942. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Helen Vining of Ferndale and Mrs. Doris Torkelson of Seattle; two brothers, Roy of Chemanius, B.C., and Turner of Seattle; three sisters, Mrs. Maude Worstman of Sumas, Mrs. Lucy Holly of Vancouver, B.C., and Mrs. Lois Wilson of Ferndale. Also one granddaughter. Funeral services will be held in the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, Saturday, Aug 5, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Carl Muhr officiating. Burial will follow in the Sumas Cemetery.
SCHMATJEN, Esther, age 48, of Route 1, Blaine, passed away at a local hospital Friday, Nov. 13, (1953). She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Portland. She is survived by her husband John; four daughters, Mary Ann Thiessen of Spokane, Betty Lou Winchell in California, Peggy Jo Spada of Portland, Jenies Darlene Schmatjen at home; tow sons, John Jr. and David, both at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Karber of Blaine Route 1; one sister in Portland; one sister; one brother in Kansas and a missionary brother in Mexico. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. at the Mennonite Brethren Church of Whitehorn with Rev. N. K. Siemans officiating. Interment Enterprise Cemetery, under the direction of the Monroe Funeral Home in Ferndale.
SCHMATJEN, John D., age 81, of 7257 St. Paul Hwy,. St. Paul, Oregon, passed away Sun. Nov. 12, 1978 in Portland, Oregon. Born Feb. 11, 1897 in Mead Co., Kansas. He was a retired farmer & trucker. A veteran of WWI. He is survived by his wife, Burdor of Seminolle, Texas. 2 sons; John Schmatjen Jr. of Seattle & David L. Schmatjen of Davis, Calif. 4 daughters; Mrs. Mary Ann Thimmes of Vancouver, WA, Mrs. Betty Lou Winchell of Portland, Ore., Mrs. Peggie Jo Spada of St. Paul, Ore. & Mrs. Janice Wiebe of Blaine, WA. 22 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter, several nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held Thurs. Nov. 16th, 1 p.m. at the Birch Bay Mennonite Brethren Church, Blaine with Pastor Pankratz officiating. Interment Enterprise Cemetery, Ferndale. Arrangements by Vancouver Funeral Chapel.
SCHMEIL, Carl E., age 61, of 1239 Marine Drive, passed away Tuesday, May 15, (1962). Mr. Schmeil was a 52 year resident and was employed by the Birchwood Hatchery; a member of the First Baptist Church; Marietta Grange and Teamster's Union Local No. 231. Survivors are his widow, Hazel A., at home; five sons, James C. Norris, Mount Vernon, Arthur E. Norris with the Air Force in England, Paul F. Schmeil, Pullman, Jerry C. Schmeil, Pullman, David Schmeil, at home; one daughter, Alice K., Pullman; nine grandchildren; one brother, Dave City; one sister, Mrs. Millie Wallace, Mount Vernon; half-brother, Albert Kluge, city; half-sister, Mrs. Lavisa McCurdy, city. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Willard Buckner on Friday, May 18, at 3 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.
SCHMEIL, Jarad Paul, age 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schmeil of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away in that city Wed., April 7, (1976). Surviving besides the parents are three sisters, Susan, Jeanne and Sandy, all of the family home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Broadhead of Duchesne, Utah; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Hazel Schmeil of Bellingham. Funeral services to be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel Mon., April 12 at 10:30 a.m. with Bishop Gene Hatch officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
SCHMEIL, Jessie E., age 84, who resided at 1400 12th St., passed away at her residence Sunday March 4, 1984. She had been a lifetime resident of Bellingham, was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, William Matthews Post 1585 and leaves to survive 1 son, Robert Riffe of Illinois; a daughter, Marie Roland of Coupville; 1 step-daughter, Sally Keim of Elk, WA; 1 sister, Frances Crutchely of B.C.; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 9, 2:30 p.m. in the Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Rev. Richard D. Talley officiating with interment to follow in BayView Cemetery. Visitation Wed. & Thurs. evenings until 7 p.m. at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel, James & Sunset Streets. [b. Dec. 16, 1900]
SCHMEIL, Laura F., age 41, passed away at the family home, 1229 Ft. Bellingham Road, Sunday, April 9, (1950). Mrs. Schmeil had resided in that community for the past 40 years and was a member of the Marietta Community Church. Surviving relatives are her husband, David H. at home; one daughter, Mrs. Robert Keim; two grandsons, Douglas and Stephen Keim, and one brother, Orville Harvey, all of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Arvid Hokonson Wednesday, April 12, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
SCHMEILING, Ida M., age 64, of 2023 King Street, passed away at her home Tuesday, March 21,(1950) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Schmeiling had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 30 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. Surviving relatives include two daughters, Mrs. Alice Germain, of Seattle, and Mrs. Hazel Redick, of California; two brothers, Joseph Davidson, of Stanwood, and Russell Davidson, of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Dora Metivier, of Blaine, and Mrs. Lelia Becker, of Sedro Woolley; five grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Requiem mass will be celebrated within the Church of the Assumption Saturday, March 25 at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. Bernard Cremer, officiating. Interment in the Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home.
SCHMEILING, Leonard, age 82 of Bellingham, died Thursday, October 13, 1983. He was a retired mill worker and member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a 50 year member of the Knights of Columbus and was a 35 year member of the Eagles Lodge No. 134. Surviving is his wife, Marguerite; nieces & nephews, Jeanette Olson of Mt. Vernon, Mildred Rehberger of Bellingham, Alice Burrows in Beaverton, OR, Shirley McCallum of Bellingham, Robert Stokes of Bellingham, May Wray, Bill Gross & Ernie Gross, all of Blanchard, WA. Rosary will be recited Sunday, October 16 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 2:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be recited Monday, October 17, 1983 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Patrick Ritter celebrant. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours at the funereal home will [be] Friday, 1-5 p.m., Saturday, 9-1 p.m., Sunday 3-6 p.m. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.
SCHMEILING, Marguerite, 89, of 1705 Fourth St., Bellingham, died Wednesday (Jan. 2, 1990) in a Bellingham nursing home. She was born Jan. 9, 1901, in Pennsylvania. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Father Jim Lee officiating and arrangements by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. Memorial mass will be held at a later date.
SCHMEILING, Raymond M., age 65 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Ida M. Schmeiling, 2023 King Street, passed away at a local hospital Friday, July 19, (1946) after a three months' illness. Mr. Schmeiling had been a resident of Bellingham for the past forty-six years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. He was in the employ of the city water department until he became ill. Beside the widow he is survived by two stepdaughters, Mrs. Alice Germain, of Seattle, and Mrs. Hazel Reddick of Merced, Calif.; one brother, Leonard Schmeiling, Bellingham; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Gross, Blanchard, Mrs. Mary Stokes and Mrs. Barbara Barraford, both of Bellingham; also numerous other relatives. Rosary was said Sunday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m. within the Church of the Assumption. Requiem mass was held at the church Monday, July 22, at 9 a.m. with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. G. Stafford, officiating. Interment followed under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home.
SCHMEIZER, Ernest A., age 54 of Blaine, passed away in Puyallup, Oct. 20, 1979. He was in the Merchant Marines in WWII and was a member of the Plumbers & Pipefitters Union for 27 years, 10 of those with Bellingham Local 40. Survived by his wife, Beryl of Blaine, 2 sons, Hovi of Yakima and Douglas of Kahako, Missouri, his mother, Doris Beldon of Puyallup, a brother, David and a sister Doris Harrison, both of Puyallup. Services will be held Tuesday Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. at the Powers Funeral Home in Puyallup.
SCHMID, Mabel, 95, of Bellingham died Friday, Aug. 26, 1994. She was born July 14, 1899, in Culver, Kan., to James E. and Lucy Jane Landergan Folsom. Mrs. Schmid graduated from Western Washington University. She taught in Washington, Oregon and Texas for 30 years. Since moving to Bellingham in 1971, she was a member of First Christian Church and the National Retired Teacher's Association. Mrs. Schmid was preceded in death by her daughter, Genevieve Hawkins and her husband, Gottlieb Schmid. Survivors include son Stephen Moser of Medford, Ore.; sisters Lucille Graham of Hemet, Calif., and Ella Heiskell of Dalhart, Texas; and two grandchildren.
SCHMIDLAPP, William D., age 63, of 1123 Forest St., passed away in a local hospital, Friday, April 29, (1955). Mr. Schmidlapp was a realtor and had been a resident of this community his entire life. Surviving relatives include a brother, Herman of Los Angeles, Cal. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Rev. Clarence Haugen Tuesday, May 3 at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.
SCHMIDLE, Ane Sophie, 3430 Northwest Ave, age 79, passed away at home Wednesday, May 8, (1968). Mrs. Schmidle was a 41 year resident of Ferndale and Bellingham and attended the Birchwood Presbyterian Church, was a member of Birchwood Garden Club and St. Luke's Assistance League. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Alma Johnson and two grandchildren, Carol and Brad Johnson, of Bellingham. Services are pending at the Jones Funeral Home.
(From the Bellingham Herald, 8 May 1968) Submitted by Donna Sand.SCHMIDLE, Mary, age 83 years, 3519 Northwest Avenue, but formerly of Orcas Island, passed away Thursday, March 17, (1949) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Schmidle was a member of the Catholic Church at Friday Harbor and of the Altar Society of the same. Surviving relatives include her husband, Mr. Oloise Schmidle, Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Born, Sanita, Calif.; two brothers, John Burr and Alfred Smith, both of Friday Harbor. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Requiem mass will be celebrated for the repose of the soul within the Catholic Church at Friday Harbor, Tuesday, March 22, at 12:30 p.m. with the Rev. Father Andrew Squire officiating. Interment in the Catholic Cemetery at Friday Harbor under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Casket bearers will be Ed Hall, J. Doyle, Ed King, R. Boyce, Jack McCucheon and John Arend.
SCHMIDLE, Oloise, age 72 years of 3519 Northwest Ave., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, (1952) at a local hospital, following a brief illness. Mr. Schmidle had resided in Bellingham for the past five years and had been a prominent farmer at Friday Harbor for 30 years before moving to this city. He is survived by his wife, Sophie Schmidle; one step-daughter, Mrs. Tima Johnson; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Penroy, Mrs. Josephine Aberg, and Mrs. Marie Marsh and one granddaughter, all of Bellingham. The Rev. Carl Calhoun, pastor of the Congregational Church, will officiate at services Friday, November 28, at 2:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Final resting place, Woodlawn Cemetery.
(From the Bellingham Herald, November 26, 1952) Submitted by Donna Sand.SCHMIDT, Abraham A. - A funeral service for Mr. Abraham A. Schmidt, age 89, who died in a Bellingham hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1989, was conducted on Friday, Jan. 27, at 1:30 p.m. in Grace Baptist Fellowship with pastors Delaine Bailey and Bill Cummins officiating. Burial followed in Monumenta Cemetery. Mr. Schmidt, of 134 E. Grover St., Lynden, was born in Goessen, Kansas, on Jan. 2, 1900. On Oct. 14, 1923, he was married to Linda Funk in Saskatchewan. For many years he was employed as a ranch foreman and then for 12 years as a maintenance supervisor for Farmers Insurance Company in Merced, Calif. He and Linda moved to Lynden from Merced in 1974. He was a member of the Grace Baptist Fellowship. He is survived by his wife, Linda; a son Vernon and wife Dorothy of Montague, Calif.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
SCHMIDT, Alfred F. age 82, 3617 H Street, Blaine, died Jan. 16, 1991 at Mt. Baker Care Center, Bellingham. He was born on Oct. 25, 1908, in Alberta, Canada. He raised his family in El Dorado Spring, MO and came to Whatcom County in 1970. Survivors include son Harold of Custer, Wilbern of Archdie, MO. One daughter Ella Mae Fairchild of Florence, MO. 22 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, a sister Vivian and husband George Green of Taberville, MO. A Memorial Service and inurnment of ashes will be held in El Dorado Springs, MO at a later date. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
SCHMIDT, Anne Louise, age 50, of Vancouver, B.C., passed away in that city Tuesday, January 9, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Schmidt was a member of the Eastern Star and Women's Club in Sumas. She had made her home in Sumas from 1930 until moving to Vancouver, October 1, 1950. Surviving relatives include her husband, Borre; a son, Borre Arthur, and a daughter, Lynda Louise, both at home; a sister, Mrs. Lloyd Huff, of Millbrae, Calif. Services will be conducted within the Chapel of the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas, Saturday, January 13, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. E. B. Cannon Smith, of Bellingham officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.
SCHMIDT, Charles C., age 51, who resided in Friday Harbor, passed away in a B'ham Hospital Dec. 21, 1979. He was a practicing Attorney in Friday Harbor and belonged to the St. Francis Catholic Church and was a member of the Friday Harbor Lions Club. The San Juan Golf and Country Club, San Juan Yacht Club and the American Legion. He leaves to survive his wife, Christina Schmidt of Friday Harbor, 4 sons, Peter of California, Joseph of Seattle, James and John of Friday Harbor, 3 daughters, Gretchen Schmidt of Seattle, Kirsten and Jennifer both of Friday Harbor, 2 brothers, John Schmidt of Redmond, and David Mound of Minnesota. 1 sister Anne Otterson of California. Burial will be celebrated Fri. Dec. 28, at 11:30 a.m. in St. Francis Catholic Church, Friday Harbor. Under the direction of Veroske Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
SCHMIDT, Christine "Tina" age 81 of 4212 Ankar Park Drive, passed away in Bellingham March 28, 1988. She was born in Sumas and raised in Whatcom County, moving back to Bellingham in 1982. Her hobbies were traveling, bowling and competitive dancing. She is survived by 3 brothers, Raymond Nienaber of Bellingham, Arthur Nienaber of Woodburn, Oregon and Leo Nienaber of Bellingham; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday April 5, 1988 at 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home, Bellingham. Reverend J. Timothy Lann of the Birchwood Presbyterian Church officiating. Private entombment at Evergreen-Washelli in Seattle.
SCHMIDT, Dorothy, age 70 of 2025 Loomis Trail Road, Custer passed away Wednesday, February 2, 1983 in Brawley, California. Mrs. Schmidt had been a resident of Custer since 1949 and was a member of the Glendale Mennonite Church. She is survived by her husband, Henry of Custer; numerous nieces & nephews including George Workentin of Blaine; Isaac Workentin of Ephrata; Jacob Warkentin (sic) of Custer; Henry Warkentin of San Jose, California; John Warkentin of Moses Lake; Anna Workentin of Blaine; numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. James Hollywood Wednesday, February 9 at 2 p.m. in Moles Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery.
SCHMIDT, Edward, age 64 of 2915 Cottonwood, passed away in Sun City, Arizona Thursday, May 6, 1982. Mr. Schmidt had been a resident of Bellingham for 45 years, was a general contractor, a member of the Bellingham Golf & Country Club, Elks Lodge No 194, Bellingham Yacht Club, Whatcom Lodge No. 151 F. & A.M. He leaves to survive his wife, Vaneta of the home; 1 son, Roger of this city; a daughter, Virginia LaSalle of Seattle; 6 grandchildren; his mother, Martha Fischer of this city. Funeral services will be conducted Wed. May 12 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Vern Tedder officiating. Followed by private family committal services in Greenacres.
SCHMIDT, Frederick David, age 62 of Mt. Vernon, WA, died Saturday, August 26, 1989 in a Mt. Vernon hospital following a brief illness. Fred was born October 5, 1926 in Everett, Washington, the son of James and Jane Schmidt. He graduated from Mt. Baker High School in 1944. Fred enlisted and served in the United States Naval Air Corps during World War II as an aviation cadet, stationed in Oakland, California, and was honorably discharged in June, 1947. Fred then attended the University of Washington, where he graduated in forestry & engineering in 1951. In June of 1952 Fred designed and built his own sawmill, ("Schmidt Mill") which he operated until 1984, at which time he semi-retired. Fred was a member of: The Frank Hancock Post No. 92 of the American Legion in Stanwood, The Bellingham Elks No. 194, The Bellingham Yacht Club, Ducks Unlimited of Mount Vernon, The Norwegian Male Chorus, and The Normana Lodge No. 3 Sons of Norway of Everett. Fred was one of the Founders and Directors of Valley Bank of Mount Vernon and an active supporter of the Deming Logging Show. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Jane Brierty Schmidt in 1951 and James John Schmidt in 1963. He is survived by: his wife, Judith, at the family home; three sons: Frederick James Schmidt and his wife, Rosemarie, and their children, Adrianne, Jessica, and Frederick of Bellingham, John Michael Schmidt of Bellingham, and Doyle Ellis Schmidt of Mt. Vernon; three daughters: Joni Margaret and her husband Ken Park and their children, Kristi, Katie, David, and Juli of Bellingham. Candy Lee Conley and her children, Ryan and Reanna of Palm Beach, Florida, and Jane LeeAn Schmidt at the family home; one sister and brother in law, Margaret and Charles "Red" Macaulley of Everett; two nephews: Brian Macaulley of Hawaii and Bob Macaulley of Seattle; and a host of many friends, who all miss him dearly. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 29, 1989 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Stanwood with Pastor Donald Brekhus officiating. Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. Services under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home in Stanwood.
SCHMIDT, Henry D. - Services for retired farmer Henry D. Schmidt, 83, of 4236 Ankar Park Drive, were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the Northwest Baptist Church in Bellingham with Pastor John H. Bush officiating. Burial was to be at Enterprise Cemetery. Mr. Schmidt died Tuesday (April 17, 1990) at home. He was born on Christmas day 1906, in Russia. He was a Whatcom County resident since 1949. Until September 1988, he farmed on Loomis Trail Road in Custer. Mr. Schmidt was a former member of the Glendale Mennonite Church on Loomis Trail Road in Custer. He also attended Northwest Baptist Church on Northwest Avenue in Bellingham. Survivors include wife Anna Schmidt of the family home; two step-daughters, Velma Burris of Rialto, Calif., and Darlene Sperling of Kelowna, B.C.; two step-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
SCHMIDT, Irma C., age 82 of 205 S. B.C. Ave., Lynden passed away in Lynden, Tues. Nov. 28, 1989. She was born Aug. 29, 1907 in Goessel, KS, where she was raised. Mrs. Schmidt came to Whatcom Co. from Goessel, KS, in June of 1957. She was a member of the Good News Fellowship Church and was an avid gardener of vegetables & flowers and loved animals. Her husband John Schmidt of 58 yrs. preceded her in death in July of 1989. Survivors include daughters, Donna & husband Irwin Koehn of Blaine, Jennie & husband Dr. Virgil Peters of Mount Angel, OR, Betty & husband Homer Andres of Ferndale; son Stan Schmidt & wife Mildred of Custer; 15 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters and 5 brothers. Graveside services will be held Fri. Dec. 1 at 1:00 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery and a memorial service will be held Fri. Dec. 1 at 2:00 p.m. at the Good News Fellowship Church with Pastor Harold E. Schroeder officiating. Visitation will be held today from 6-9 p.m. and Fri. Dec. 1 9-11 a.m. at the Moles Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
SCHMIDT, James John, age 74, Deming, passed away at home Thursday, October 24, (1963). Mr. Schmidt was a twenty-five-year resident of this community, and was a retired logger. Survivors are one son, Fred Schmidt, city; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Macauley, Everett, and five grandchildren. Services were conducted today, October 25 at 4:00 p.m. by Rev. Glenn C. Carlson at the Jones Funeral Home, followed by cremation.
SCHMIDT, Jane, age 44 years, of Deming, passed away suddenly at her home Saturday, December 29, (1951). Mrs. Schmidt had resided in the Deming community for the past 14 years. She leaves to survive, her husband, James John; one son, Frederick David, of Sedro Woolley, and one daughter, Margaret Alice, of Hawaii. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 4, at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist-Jerns funeral home by the Rev. Cannon E. B. Smith. Interment Greenacres Memorial.
SCHMIDT, John - Graveside services for John Schmit (sic) age 83, of 2660 Thornton Rd. Ferndale will be held Wednesday July 26, 1 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery, Ferndale. Followed by memorial services at Goodnews Fellowship Church, Ferndale Wednesday July 26, at 2 p.m. with pastor Harold E. Schroeder officiating. Mr. Schmit had been a Whatcom county resident since June of 1957. And prior to that lived in Goessel, Kansas. Was a member of Goodnews Fellowship Church and a former member of Glendale Mennonite Church of Lynden. Mr. Schmit, was a carpenter, which he loved to work with wood. Also was an avid fisherman. He leaves to survive, his wife Irma of 58 years of Ferndale, 3 daughters, Donna and her husband Irwin Koehn of Blaine, Jennie and her husband Dr. Virgil Peters of Mt. Angel, Oregon, Betty and her husband Homer Andres of Ferndale, son Stan Schmit (sic) and his wife Mildred of Custer, 15 grandchildren, and 2 great grandsons. Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation hours will be at Moles Funeral Home Tuesday July 25 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday July 26, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Moles Funeral Home.
SCHMIDT, John H., age 65 years, of 2607 Monroe, passed away at the family home, Tuesday, Jan. 10, (1961). Mr. Schmidt had resided in Bellingham for the past 15 years, was a member of the Church of God and was a retired molder. He leaves to survive, his wife, Mrs. Martha Schmidt at the family home; one son, Edward of this city; two grandchildren; three brothers, David of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Henry of Chilliwack, B.C., and Andy of Lemon Grove, Calif.; also one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Adrian of Abbotsford, B.C., and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Jan. 13, at 1:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Ford, officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.
SCHMIDT, Joseph Clarence - Graveside services for Joseph Clarence Schmidt, 6 1/2 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Schmidt of Ferndale were held Saturday in Enterprise Cemetery with the Rev. Merle Kauffman officiating. The infant died Wednesday (Jan. 31, 1973) in a local hospital. Survivors include his parents and a sister, Evonne, at home, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Schmidt of Ferndale and Mr. and Mrs. John Becker of Aberdeen, Idaho. Services were under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home.
SCHMIDT, Judith L., 58, of Mount Vernon, WA died Thursday, March 13, 1997 after an enduring illness in a Mt. Vernon hospital. Judy was born December 3, 1938 in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, the daughter of Nobel Frances and Florence Reynan. Throughout her early years, Judy lived in the Columbia Valley near Cultas Lake, Canada. At age 16 she became May Queen of British Columbia, at which time she was honored to have brunch with Princess Elizabeth now the Queen of England. While working at the Frosty Inn in Maple Falls, WA Judy met her late husband Frederick D. Schmidt. She later moved to Bellingham where she worked for Victor's Clothing Store, settling later in Everson, WA where she raised her family. In 1978 her late husband, Fred, purchased property in the Skagit Valley on Pleasant Ridge overlooking the Skagit River where they built their home and lived out their remaining years. For many years, Judy was a competitive bowler and she enjoyed dancing, playing bridge with friends and gardening at her family home. Judy had a unique talent for embroidery and won many ribbons for her work. She was a very devoted mother, enjoyed being a homemaker and was known for her strength and ability to survive the utmost challenge. Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick David Schmidt, on August 26, 1989. She is survived by her children: Candy Conley and her children, Ryan and Reanna of West Palm Beach, Florida; Doyle Schmidt and his wife, Brenda, and their son, Hayden, of Mt. Vernon; Jane Schmidt of Mt. Vernon; Fred J. Schmidt and his wife, Rosemarie, and their children, Adrianne, Jessica, and Frederick; John M. Schmidt; and Joni Park and her husband, Ken, and their children, Katie, Kristina, David and Julie, all from Everson, WA; one sister: Lynne Henderson of Chilliwack, British Columbia; her devoted friend, Bjorn Svendsen, of Mt. Vernon; and a host of many friends, who all miss her dearly. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 18, 1997, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Stanwood with Pastor Donald Brekhus officiating. Private interment of remains in Green Acres Memorial Park in Ferndale, WA. Services under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home in Stanwood, WA.
SCHMIDT, Tammy Jane - Services were conducted last Thursday for Tammy Jane, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Schmidt, 6800 Enterprise Road. The Rev. Karl Weber conducted the burial services at Greenacres Memorial Park. The child died last Saturday (Sept. 11, 1971). She is also survived by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Morgan of Ferndale and Mr. and Mrs. Adam P. Schmidt of Mead. Moles Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
SCHMIDT, William, age 83 long time Sedro Woolley resident died in a Stanwood Nursing Home, Tue. Feb. 5, 1980. Born Aug. 4, 1896, in Wisconsin. He brought his family to Sedro Woolley in 1934, where he worked as a carpentter-contractor and cabinet maker till retirement in 1962. He was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Sedro Woolley Lions Club, Carpenters Local 954. Survived by his wife Jessie, at the family home. 1 son, Eldon Schmidt of Stanwood, 2 daughters, Alice Sackmann of Seattle, Unice Sorestad of Sedro Woolley. A brother Ted Schmidt of Spokane. 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Sat. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Sedro Woolley. Followed by interment in the Sedro Woolley Union Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by the Lemley Chapel.
SCHMIEDEKE, Ellen L., 77, 2046 Niagara Drive, died Wednesday (April 2, 1986) in Bellingham. She was born Jan. 16, 1909, in Claremont, Minn., and had lived in Bellingham for 16 years. Mrs. Schmiedeke was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the American Association of University Women, the Aftermath Club, and the Bayside Garden Club. Survivors include her husband, Bill Schmiedeke of the family home; a daughter, Ann, of Oregon; two brothers in Iowa; and two sisters in Minnesota. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
SCHMIDT, Tammy Jane - Services were conducted last Thursday for Tammy Jane, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Schmidt, 6800 Enterprise Road. The Rev. Karl Weber conducted the burial services at Greenacres Memorial Park. The child died last Saturday (Sept. 11, 1971). She is also survived by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Morgan of Ferndale and Mr. and Mrs. Adam P. Schmidt of Mead. Moles Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
SCHMIDT, William, age 83 long time Sedro Woolley resident died in a Stanwood Nursing Home, Tue. Feb. 5, 1980. Born Aug. 4, 1896, in Wisconsin. He brought his family to Sedro Woolley in 1934, where he worked as a carpentter-contractor and cabinet maker till retirement in 1962. He was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Sedro Woolley Lions Club, Carpenters Local 954. Survived by his wife Jessie, at the family home. 1 son, Eldon Schmidt of Stanwood, 2 daughters, Alice Sackmann of Seattle, Unice Sorestad of Sedro Woolley. A brother Ted Schmidt of Spokane. 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Sat. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Sedro Woolley. Followed by interment in the Sedro Woolley Union Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by the Lemley Chapel.
SCHMIEDEKE, Ellen L., 77, 2046 Niagara Drive, died Wednesday (April 2, 1986) in Bellingham. She was born Jan. 16, 1909, in Claremont, Minn., and had lived in Bellingham for 16 years. Mrs. Schmiedeke was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the American Association of University Women, the Aftermath Club, and the Bayside Garden Club. Survivors include her husband, Bill Schmiedeke of the family home; a daughter, Ann, of Oregon; two brothers in Iowa; and two sisters in Minnesota. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.
SCMIERER, Kurt E., age 38 of Seattle died while climbing Dorje Lhakpa in Nepal on December 5, 1994. He was born April 10, 1956 in Everett and attended Everett Public Schools, graduating from Cascade High School in 1974. He received his BS and MS degrees in Geology from Western Washington in Bellingham, WA. He worked as a geologist for Battelle Laboratories and was currently employed by Tetra Tech in Redmond, WA since 1986. Two of Kurt's passions in life were his work and his climbing. He has climbed throughout the Cascade Range, Chamonix, France, Mt. Cook, New Zealand and participated in a geologic expedition in Antarctica. Kurt is survived by his parents Clifford and Teresa of Everett; sister Ann of Seattle; brothers, Jerry and wife Theresa of Renton, Mike and wife Barbara of Tigard, Oregon and special friend Margot Truini of Portland, Oregon. Kurt was the beloved uncle of Amy, Adam, Emily & Paul. A memorial service will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, 2430 Hoyt Ave., Everett on December 20, 1994 at 1 p.m. For those unable to attend the memorial service a celebration of Kurt's life will be held after the holiday season and will be announced at a later date.
SCHMIT, James L., Tuesday, November 30, 2004 age 62 years. Dear brother of Gerald (Barbara) Schmit of Custer, WA. Dear brother-in-law of Virginia Schmit of De(s) Moine(s), IA. Preceded in death by his parents and a brother Richard Schmit. Jim graduated from St. Bonaventure of Columbus, NE and from Regis College in Denver, CO. He was a life-long teacher who retired from Hamilton High School in 1997 and spent a year teaching in Moletai, Lithuania. Jim was also a world traveler heavily involved in wildlife causes and volunteered at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center where his special love was working with the preschool groups. Schramka-Densow Funeral Home.
SCHMITT, Clara T., age 82, of 270 Dougherty Lane, Friday Harbor, passed away in Friday Harbor Monday, Dec. 21, (1987). She was born August 15, 1905 & has lived on San Juan Island since 1946. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Tired Old Teachers Group, & The Alter (sic) Society. She leaves to survive her husband Tony Schmitt of the family home; a son Dennis & his wife Cherry Schmitt; a daughter Judy & her husband John Anderson; 7 grandchildren. Catholic Prayer Services will be held Wed., 7:30 p.m. & Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thurs., Dec. 24 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church at Friday Harbor with Father Gary Weisenberger officiating, with interment following the service. Under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
SCHMITT, George J., age 84, resident of 700 N. 1st St., Mt. Vernon, died Wed., Jan. 12, (1977). He came to Blanchard in 1911 and has lived in Mt. Vernon since 1919. He married Martha Geschke in Bellingham March 21, 1917. She preceded him in death Feb. 2, 1976. Mr. Schmitt was a meat cutter, owned and operated the City Meat Market in Mt. Vernon until 1953 when he retired. He was a life time member of the Meatcutters Union No. 247. Survivors, 1 daughter, Mrs. Vivian Caffell, Oak Harbor; 1 son, Donald G. Schmitt, Mt. Vernon; 3 grandsons, George, Donald and David Caffell, all of Bellingham; 3 sisters, Mrs. Christina Hasselberg, Seattle, Mrs. Floetta Webb, Granite Falls and Mrs. Ruth Bentz, Blanchard; foster sister, Mrs. Alpha Hughs, Lopez; and uncle, Sam Griffith, Mt. Vernon; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the Kern Funeral Home, Sat., Jan. 15 at 1 p.m. Cremation to follow the services. The Rev. Miles Jackson of the Allen United Methodist Church officiating.
SCHMITT, Jacob, age 78, of 3315 Marine Drive, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, October 30, (1951). Mr. Schmitt had resided here for the past seven years and was formerly of Waitsburg, Wash., where he was a wheat and fruit farmer. He was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church and was a former member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Surviving him is his wife, Mrs. Virginia M. Schmitt, at home; three sons, John Wesley, of Los Angeles, James Henry, of Omaha, Neb., and Donald Jacob Schmitt, of Mercer Island, Wash.; four daughters, Mrs. Valeria Dorsey, of Cle Elum, Mrs. Barbara Wilson, of this city, Mrs. Virginia Nygren, of Mercer Island, and Mrs. Elizabeth Mallach, of Los Angeles; eight grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Barbara Womach of Seattle; one sister-in-law, Mrs. G. A. Milton, of this city; and one brother-in-law, James Westfall, of Corvallis, Ore. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where private services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun Friday, November 2, at 10 a.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
SCHMITT, Martha E., Mt. Vernon, passed away Mon., Feb. 2, (1976). She was born May 16, 1893 in Tomah, Wisconsin. At the age of 11 she came with her parents to Bellingham and later married George J. Schmitt, March 21, 1917. The couple came to Mt. Vernon in 1918. She was a member of the Rebecca Lodge in Mt. Vernon. Surviving are her husband, George J. Schmitt of Mt. Vernon; son, Donald G. Schmitt, Mt. Vernon; a daughter, Mrs. Vivian Caffell of Oak Harbor; 3 sisters, Anna Slee of Bellingham, Ema Tabor of Port Angeles, Henrietta Geschke of Seattle; 3 grandsons, George, Donald and David Caffell all of Bellingham; also nieces and nephews. Funeral services to be held in the Kerns Funeral Home Chapel in Mt. Vernon, 2:30 p.m., Wed., Feb. 4. Cremation will follow the services.
SCHMITT, Myrla H., age 82, of 524 Brier Rd., passed away Tues. Nov. 28, 1978. Mrs. Schmitt had resided in B'ham. for the past 3 yrs. & was a native Californian. She leaves to survive 2 sons; Frank H. of San Francisco & Richard J. of this city. 3 grandchildren; Karen Anderson, Jeanne Schmitt & Mark Schmitt. 2 great grandchildren; Ryan Anderson & Heather Anderson. 1 brother, Harold Godfrey of San Carlos, CA. Funeral services will be conducted Fri. Dec. 1st at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Barrett Corrigan officiating. Interment Greenacres.
SCHMITT, Virginia May, formerly of 3315 Marine Drive, age 85, passed away in a local nursing home Friday, April 21, (1967). Mrs. Schmitt was a twenty-five year resident of this community, and a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Barbara Wilson, City; Mrs. Virginia Nygren and Mrs. Valerie Greenwood, both of Mercer Island; Mrs. Elizabeth Mallach, Los Angeles, Calif.; three sons, Donald and Henry of Portland, Ore., Wesley of Los Angeles, Calif; eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Private services will be conducted by Rev. Joe Walker Monday, April 24 at 1:00 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bay View Cemetery.
SCHMOCK, Albert A., age 74 years, 1509 East Victor, passed away at a local hospital, Friday, May 4, (1945) following a lingering illness. Mr. Schmock had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 16 years and leaves to survive, one daughter, Mrs. V. E. Boutwell, Bellingham, and five grandchildren; also numerous other relatives in the East. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home where private funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 8, at 1:30 p.m., with Rev. M. A. P. Keller officiating. Interment Woodlawn.
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