ZAIGER, Marion A., age 87, of Blaine passed away Monday, April 4, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. Mr. Zaiger was a member of Birch Bay Bible Community Church of Blaine. Visitation for Mr. Zaiger will be at Jerns Funeral Chapel, 800 E. Sunset Drive on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, April 6, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at the Birch Bay Bible Community Church, 7039 Jackson Road with Pastor Rick Eshbaugh officiating. Military Honors will be presented by American Legion Post #86 of Blaine. Arrangements under the direction of Jerns-McKinney Funeral Chapel, Blaine, WA.

ZAMUDIO, Jose F., age 52, of 7342 Enterprise Rd. Ferndale, passed away at home, Sat., July 25, 1987. He was born in Sinaloa, Mexico, Dec. 16, 1934. He was a Whatcom County resident since 1973, prior to that, lived in Arizona. He belonged to the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Lodge in Lynden, a member of the Pinnochle Club of the Camel's Club of Lynden, an avid pool & state player, worked for the Meridian School District for 10 years. Survivors include his wife, Margaret of the family home; 6 sons, Frank Lomeli of Ferndale, Robert Lomeli & Mary of Arizona, Andrew G. Zamudio & wife Harriet of Bellingham, Anthony Zamudio & Valerie of Bellingham, Jose F. Zamudio Jr. of Ferndale, James M. Zamudio of Seattle; 4 daughters, Jessie Romero & husband Robert of Arizona, Martha Gallegos & husband Daniel of Everson, Carol Jaime & husband Joe of California, Isabel Williamson & husband Paul of Georgia; 15 Grandchildren; mother, Maria Isabel Zamudio of California; brothers, Francisco Zamudio of Mexico & Rodolfo, Alejandro & Jesus of California, Luis of Lynden; sisters, Natalia Zamudio & Isabel Salinas, both of California & Rosa Sandoval of Mexico. Rosary will be Wed., July 29, 7 p.m. Prayer Service will be Thurs., July 30, 2 p.m., both at Moles Funeral Home Chapel with Father Jack Buckalew officiating. Burial Enterprise Cemetery.

ZAMZOW, Laura passed away following surgery for a broken hip at the hospital in Newberg, Oregon on December 5, 2004. Born Laura Elizabeth Main to David and Ruth Lippy Main in Lyon County, Kansas on November 19, 1909, she moved to Whatcom County with her family when she was three. She graduated from Nooksack High School in 1927 where she first met her husband, Arthur Zamzow. They were married January 6, 1938 and resided in Bellingham until 19559 when they moved to Coos Bay, Oregon. He preceded her in death and for the past three years she has lived at a care facility in Lake Oswego, Oregon. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Norma and Michael Frison, and her grandson, Thomas Frison, all of Tualatin, Oregon. Her remains have been laid to rest at Nooksack Cemetery.

ZARCHINSKI, Anna N. – A family memorials service for Anna Natalija (Sitko) Zarchinski of Bellingham will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Westford Funeral Home. Mrs. Zarchinski died Monday, Oct 2, 2000 at Highland Convalescent Center. She was 73. Born July 16, 1927 to Thomas and Anastasia Sitko in Krakow, Poland, she grew up in Poland and immigrated to the United States in 1946. Survivors include son Conrad Icay of Bellingham; daughters Anna Marie Maxwell of Sumas and Victoria M. Zarchinski of Nampa, Idaho; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Oct 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ZAUCHNER, Joseph passed away in Bellingham on Saturday, March 5, 2005. He was born in Austria on August 6, 1909. Joe immigrated to Canada in 1928 where he developed a keen interest and ability in radio electronics during the 1930's and 1940's. Joe was self-taught. He later was hired as a technician for RCA in both radio and television. In the 1950's, Joe moved to the US and became a citizen. He went to work for IBM, first as a technician and then as an engineer. While working at IBM, Joe met and married the love of his life, Anneliese. Joe was responsible for a number of IBM patents and retired as a Staff Engineer in 1977. Joe wanted to give back to the community and became involved with a number of organizations. These included the Audubon Society; The Whatcom County Library Board, where he served as a board member; The Master Gardeners; The Bellingham Fire Department, where Joe coordinated the Smoke Detectors for Seniors Program; and Sehome High School. Joe volunteered for 25 years in Science, Math, and Foreign Language at Sehome High School. He was key to the success Sehome students had in Robotics, Computer Design and Construction, and Electronics. Joe was a life member of IEEE, which published worldwide a paper he co-authored titled "Improving Science Education." He was recognized for his contributions in 1989 with the Award for Professional Excellence from Woodring College of Education, WWU. Joe not only gave generously of his time, but he and Anneliese donated their home to the Bellingham School District, and set up a Scholarship at Western Washington University to bring students from France, Germany, and Austria to study. Joe and Anneliese are members of the WWU President's Club. Joe is survived by his wife Anneliese; his stepson Hans Sommerlad; 2 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services are pending with Jones|Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Mar 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ZENDER, Bernie J., passed away June 13, 2002 at his home in Kendall, WA. He was 78. Bee as he was called, lived all his life in Kendall. He was born May 14, 1924 in Bellingham, WA to Jacob J. and Mary Catherine (Shannon) Zender. He served in the U. S. Navy during WWII on the destroyer USS Saufly in the South Pacific. After the service, Bee played three years of professional baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He also played with the Bellingham Bells, Mt. Vernon Milkmaids and the Deming Loggers for many years. He was a great home run hitter and followed all sports. Bee was a partner in ZEE Logging and Trucking with his eight brothers and two brothers-in-law. He worked in the company 52 years before retiring in January 2000. Bee was a very strong member of the St. Peters Catholic Church and was very generous in many ways. Bee was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Catherine Zender; brothers, Nick, Jacob and Dan Zender. Survived by his brothers, Pete Zender and wife Ellyn of Bellingham, Dick Zender and wife Betty of Deming, John Zender and wife Celine of Welcome, Red Zender and wife Bev of Welcome, Jim Zender and wife Mary Ann of Bellingham; his sisters, Mary and husband Lee Williamson Sr. of Kendall, Kay and husband Dennis Cox of Bellingham; sisters-in-law Pearl Zender of Kendall, Lenore Zender of Lynden, Iris Zender of Kendall; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held noon to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at Westford Funeral Home. Prayer vigil will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2002 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 6210 Mt. Baker Highway, Deming, WA with the Holy Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2002. Burial will follow at St. Peter Columbia Valley Cemetery. Fr. Gary Zender, nephew of Bernie, will be the Celebrant.

ZENDER, Henry Anthony, age 65, of Deming, passed away Sun., Sept. 15, 2002, in Deming. He was born Mar. 24, 1937 in Bellingham to Henry and Frances (Buckenmeyer) Zender and had been a lifetime Whatcom County resident. On June 1, 1957, he married Janice Barter in Bellingham. Mr. Zender retired from Zender Logging Inc., in 1995 after 40 years in logging. He loved playing with his ten grandchildren and his dog Timber as well as taking care of his lawn. He took great joy in logging, fishing and enjoyed sports on all levels. Mr. Zender co-founded Mt. Baker Little League and was a board member of Mt. Baker Water Assn. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus for several years. Survived by his wife, Janice of the family home daughter, Lisa Strachila & husband Steve of Clipper four sons, Kenneth & wife Erica Zender of Rome, Kevin & wife Donna Zender of Everson, David & wife Jill Zender of Acme, Duane Zender of Deming brother, Joseph Zender & wife Lois of Kendall five sisters, Helen Jenkins & husband Jerry of Bellingham, Louise Tyler of Bellingham, Lucille MacDonald & husband Kern of Bellingham, Angela Grimes & husband Delbert of Kendall, Kathleen Cain & husband Frank of Kendall ten grandchildren, Nathan, Carrie and Meghan Strachila, Hudson and Hilary Zender, Madeline and Callie Zender, Carissa, Travis and Miranda Zender brother-in-law, Douglas Barter of Silver Lake and numerous relatives and friends. Preceded in death by sisters, Rose Jenkins, Ida Beech, Frances Holm and Agnes McEwen and two infant brothers. Viewing will be held Thurs., Sept. 19, noon to 7 pm at Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home, 5700 Northwest Dr., Ferndale and Fri., Sept. 20, from 10 to 10:30 am at St. Peter Catholic Church, 6210 Mt. Baker Hwy, Deming. Celebrant will be Father Emilio Gonzalez. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Fri., Sept. 20, 11 am at St. Peter Catholic Church with burial to follow at Greenacres| Moles Cemetery.

ZENTEFIS, Elsie May of 2139 King St. died Thursday, March 20, 1997. She was 65. A memorial service was held Monday at the family home. Born Dec. 7, 1931, to Albert and Minnie Pickle in Enterprise, Ore., she married John Zentefis on Dec. 14, 1948, in Bellingham. Mrs. Zentefis volunteered for the United Handicapped Organization and enjoyed gardening, bird watching, fishing and picnicking. She was preceded in death by brother Willard Pickle in 1945. Survivors include her husband of the family home; son Donald Zentefis of Bellingham; daughters Karen Lankhaar of Bellingham and Teresa Webb of Tucson, Ariz.; brothers Elbert Pickle and Orlando Pickle, both of Pendleton, Ore., and Jack Pickle and Pete Pickle, both of John Day, Ore.; sister Lydia Pielaet of Pocatello, Idaho; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

ZIEMBA, Maria R., age 85 of Bellingham, WA, passed away February 28, 2002 at her residence. She was born October 13, 1916 in Einhout, Belgium, to Victor and Maria (Daems) DeBoel. She went to school in Einhout, Belgium. Maria married John A. Ziemba November 26, 1946. She has lived in Brussels, Belgium, March AFB Riverside, CA, Hamilton AFB San Rafael, CA, and Bellingham, WA. Maria enjoyed sewing, flowers and gardening. Survived by her husband, John Ziemba of Bellingham, WA; daughter, Madeleine Richardson of Bellingham, WA; granddaughter, Kim Richardson of Bellingham, WA; a brother, Jos DeBoel of Belgium; sisters, Julia DeBoel, Francois DeBoel, and Rene DeBoel all of Belgium. Preceded in death by her parents Victor and Maria DeBoel and a brother, Jan DeBoel. Visitation will be held Monday 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. followed by funeral services at Westford Funeral Home Chapel 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2002 with Fr. Frank Schuster officiating. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Center Broadway and Eldridge

ZILLINEK, Irene Mary, 89, 1509 E. Victor St., died today (Oct. 11, 1985) in a local hospital. She was born June 4, 1896, in Austro-Hungary. Arrangements are pending at Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

ZIMMERMAN, Wesley, who died Tuesday (Nov. 6, 1923) at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. N. Vanderpool, at Nookachamps, was laid to rest yesterday afternoon, after services were held in Aaron Light's mortuary. Wesley Zimmerman was born August 14, 1837, in Athens county, Ohio. He was one of the first to enlist when the civil war broke out, signing up with the company E volunteers at the age of 23. While still in the service he was united in marriage to Miss Mary McCain, of Freetown, Ind., on December 1, 1864. Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman came west and settled in Washington in 1903, and in September, 1906, Mrs. Zimmerman passed away. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Albert Paylor, Mrs. Floyd Brannon, Mrs. W. N. Vanderpool, all of Mount Vernon; W. M. Zimmerman of Seattle; P. H., of Collenville, Tex., and Mrs. N. J. Burgess, of Southerton Ark.
(From The Bellingham Herald, November 9, 1923)

ZINN, Charles C., age 66, passed away at his Bellingham home on October 22, 2002. He was born on July 29, 1936 in Wellston, Ohio and moved to Bellingham in 1962. Uncle Gene enjoyed growing orchids, travelling to Hawaii, Oregon and around Washington State, life, people and being a mother hen to all his nieces and nephews. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy. He was very much loved and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death earlier this year by his life long partner of 43 years, Edward Queener and his sister, Virginia Elsberry. He is survived by two brothers, Raymond Zinn of Bellingham and Robert Zinn of Marion, OH one sister, Carolyn Hamm of Marion, OH his two nieces, Jean Eastman and Marilyn Micona who cared for their Uncle Gene many nieces, nephews and friends. A Graveside Service will be held 10:00 Friday, November 1, 2002 at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium

ZINN, Raymond Maxwell, passed away October 12, 2008. Raymond is survived by his ex-wife, Karen Zinn; sons, Raymond Zinn Jr., Tyson (Jeannette) Zinn; daughter, Chandra Dibily; grandchildren, Amanda Zinn, Jaden Zinn, Tamera Zinn, Sheena Point, Domingo Zinn Salas; niece, Jean Eastman, Marylin (Walter Jr.) Micona (Who was one of Big Rays closest friends); great niece, Lacy (Jason) Som; nephews, Danny Woods and Shane Micona and many dearly loved great-great-nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his loving mother Edna Jenkins; brother, Charles Curtis Zinn; sisters, Virginia Elsberry, Ann Elsasser and wife, Jeanette Zinn. In his journey in life, Big Ray may have not always followed the Lords path, but in his next to last journey, Big Ray asked the Lord for forgiveness. Ray wanted to be led to the gates of heaven, and be in the arms of the Lord. "So now Papa let the stars carry you to where you are going, and let the clouds be the soft lining that you lay your head upon for you final resting place." You will be truly missed by all. Services will be held at 2:00 pm Oct. 21 at Woodlawn Cemetery.

ZOET, Edna May (McLaurin) – A memorial service for Edna Zoet will be held at St. James Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2006. Edna was born in Albuquerque, NM, on July 28, 1914. Her parents were Blanche and PDL McLaurin. She grew up in Phoenix, AZ, leaving there in 1932 to attend Stanford University. After graduation, she worked briefly in San Francisco. She married Dr. August G. Zoet in 1937 and they moved to Washington, living in Seattle, Lynden and Bellingham where they settled permanently in 1946. They raised three daughters, Marjory, Mimi and Barbara. Edna was active in many local organizations, among them AAUW, League of Women Voters, and Medical Auxiliary, Aftermath Club, Music Club, and St. James Presbyterian Church. She resumed her formal education in the 1960's, earning a Masters degree from WWU in 1964. She then taught at WWU in the Business Education Department for ten years. In retirement, she and August raveled to Holly Society meetings and to various Indian reservations where August took short term medical assignments. August died in 1987 shortly after their 50th wedding anniversary. In the ensuing years Edna continued to visit family in Washington, D.C., Michigan and Colorado. In her eighties she learned to use a computer and wrote an extensive auto-biography, with copies going to her daughters and grandchildren. In 2000 she moved to Colorado to be near family. Edna died on December 1, 2005. She is survived by her daughters Marjory (Peter) Bankson, Mimi (Kim) Cummings and Barbara (William) Vidmar; by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Edna loved her growing family and will be missed by all.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 Sep 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ZOET, Flossina, age 84, of Lynden, passed away Saturday, July 19, (1969) after an extended illness. She is survived by her two sons, Dr. August G. Zoet of Bellingham, and Robert J. Zoet of Sacramento, Calif.; one brother, Benjamin O. Zylstra of Seattle and a sister, Emma W. Zelstra (sic) of Lynden; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 22 at 2:00 p.m. in the Second Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. Bernard Byma officiating. Burial will follow in the Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

ZOGRAFOS, Louis, age 85, of 2315 Williams St., passed away Monday, June 9, (1969). Mr. Zografos had been a resident for many years and was a retired millworker. Survived by a cousin Gust Trames, City, 2 sisters in Greece. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Westford Funeral Home.

ZOLLATZ, Robert Francis of Bellingham died Wednesday, March 19, 1997, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 81. No service will be held. Born Nov. 4, 1915, to August and Pansy Felton Zollatz in Bellingham, he was a lifetime resident here. Survivors include sons Arthur Zollatz of Bellingham and Dick Zollatz of North Carolina, and daughter Roberta Pace of Bellingham. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

ZOLLNER, Joan Nettie of Bellingham passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2004 in Lewiston, Idaho. Viewing will be on Thursday, July 22, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Greenacres/Moles Funeral Home chapel of Ferndale. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 23, at 2 p.m. at Faith Community Church, 586 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd., Lynden. Arrangements are by Greenacres Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

ZORO, Kathleen died peacefully and comfortably at her home Wednesday, October 9, 2002. She was 86. Kathleen was born March 12, 1916 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada to Lawrence and Kathryn Federal. She married Serge G. Zoro February 7, 1937 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. They lived in Bremerton WA from 1938 to 1977 and came to Bellingham in 1977. Kathleen enjoyed crocheting and reading. Her husband, Serge Gregory Zoro, preceded her in death in 1984. She is survived by her sons Eugene Zoro and wife Peggy of Bellingham, WA and Gregory Zoro of Des Moines, WA. At the family's request, no services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Center Broadway at Eldridge.

ZUANICH, Andrew of Everett died Friday, July 18, 1997, in the Everett Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was 86. He was born Dec. 25, 1910, in Komiza, Yugoslavia, to Winifred and Antone Zuanich. They moved to America when he was 2 years old. He was educated in Bellingham schools. Mr. Zuanich operated the head tender boat for Bumble-Bee Seafood for more than 35 years and was partners with his brother, Frank Zuanich, in the commercial fishing business for more than 30 years. He was an active, long-time member of the Knights of Columbus Council, 4th Degree Assembly, Elks, American Legion, Sertoma Club and Eagles. Survivors include his sister, Jean Travis, of Seattle; brother Frank Zuanich of Everett; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be a vigil service at 7 p.m. Monday at Purdy & Walters with Cassidy Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. A 4th Degree honor guard will be present at the funeral. Services are under the care of Purdy & Walters with Cassidy Funeral Home.

ZUANICH, Irma B. age 94, passed away in Bellingham on Thurs., Nov. 18, 2004. She was born August 14, 1910 in Bellingham to John & Hilda (Basgaard) Rule. She graduated from Whatcom High School at the age of 16 and worked for Morse Hardware as a secretary for 14 years. Irma married Andrew Zuanich, a local fisherman, in 1939 in Bellingham. After her children were grown she worked as a secretary at the Parks Dept, a teacher's aide at Whatcom Middle School and a volunteer at St. Joseph Hospital gift shop. Irma resided at her home on the south side for 62 years until she moved to the Willows. Irma was an avid bridge player and loved to read and travel. Despite being Norwegian, she was reputed to make the best Slav spaghetti on the south side. Irma was preceded in death by her husband Andrew, in 1969; and her sister Caroline Caufman. She is survived by her son Jim (Shirley) Zuanich of Bellingham; son Dick (Margaret) Zuanich of Palo Alto, CA; grandchildren Nick, Andy, Katherine, Paul, and Becky; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Wed., Nov. 24 from 12 - 5 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Fri., Nov. 26 at 1 p.m. with Deacon Matt Zuanich officiating with a reception following. Graveside Committal will be held at Bayview Cemetery on Mon, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Broadway at Eldridge.

ZUCK, Oscar Grant - Visitation will be until 5 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home for Oscar Grant Zuck, 64, 2341 Yew Street Road, who died Monday (Aug. 19, 1991) in Bellingham. Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Qualis officiating. Interment will be at Bayview Cemetery. He was born July 9, 1927, in Twin Falls, Idaho. He moved to Whatcom County in 1941 and was a 1941 graduate of Bellingham High School. Mr. Zuck was a retired journeyman sheet metal worker and taught apprenticeship and welding at Bellingham Vo-Tech and the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local No. 66 teaching facilities. He was also former fire chief of Yew Street Road Fire District No. 10. He was a member and past president of Sons of Norway Wergeland No. 21 and a member of Silver Beach Community Church. He was an avid skier. He married Phyllis Melbo in 1951, who survives him at the family home. Other survivors include sons, Alan Zuck of Tacoma, George Zuck of Bellingham and John Zuck of Bellingham; a daughter, Terri Chronister of Bellingham; a brother, Dean Zuck of Bellingham; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

ZULICK, Carl – A memorial service for Carl Dale Zulick of Bellingham will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Cornwall Park Church of God. Mr. Zulick died Tuesday, July 4, 2000 at his Bellingham home. He was 45. Born June 29, 1955 in Glendale, Calif. to Wayne M. and Patricia (Zada) Zulick, he enjoyed the natural beauty of Washington state and making people smile. Mr. Zulick is survived by his wife, Beth Zulick, and daughters Ashley Zulick of the family home; and Carla Zulick of Gulfport, Miss.; his mother Patricia Zulick of Bellingham; sisters Susan Benning of Ferndale, Linda Hermanutz of Bellingham, and Laura Amyx of Raleigh, NC; twin brother Robert Zulick of Albuquerque, NM and brother Patrick Zulick of Bridgton, Maine; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by The Jerns Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jul 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ZWAANSTRA, Louis, of Lynden, passed away Sunday (July 11, 1943) at the age of 76 years after a residence in the county of twenty-two years. The widow, Grace; three daughters, Mrs. Tillie Bonkamp, Mrs. Anna Vander Geissen and Mrs. Henrietta Tjoelker, all of Lynden and seventeen grandchildren survive. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Christian Reformed church at Lynden with Prof. D. Volbeda officiating. Interment will follow in the Monumenta cemetery under the direction of the Gillies funeral home.

ZWASCHKA, William A – A funeral for William Albert Zwaschka of Bellingham will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home, with the Rev. Harvey Petersen officiating. Burial will follow in Bayview Cemetery. Mr. Zwaschka died Saturday, Jan 22, 2000 in Bellingham. He was 95. Born April 9, 1904 to Peter and Julia Leckie Zwaschka in Vancouver, B.C. he attended Hopewell Grade School and graduated from Nooksack High School and Bellingham Business College. On Oct 27, 1928 he married Edwina K. Hoover in Everon. He was associated with Mills Electric Co for 42 years and worked as an office manager and contract estimator there. The projects he worked on include U.S. Army Air Corps bases, radar stations and hospitals. He retired in 1971. Mr. Zwaschka was a member of Bellingham Bay Masonic Lodge No. 44, F&AM; United Commercial Travelers of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia No. 295; and First Presbyterian Church, where he served as trustee. He enjoyed the outdoors, golfing and fishing. An avid gardener, he kept the yards around his Bellingham and Lake Whatcom homes in parklike condition. Survivors include his wife; daughters Elaine Bailey of Bellingham and Sun City West, Ariz, and Marion Jones of Bellingham and Mesa, Ariz; brothers Harold Zwaschka of Sultan and Bruce Zwaschka of Mountlake Terrace; sister Ruth Dunlap of Edmonds; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Jan 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ZWICKER, Melvin of Sedro-Woolley died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 1997, of natural causes. He was 47. At his request there will be no service. He was born March 11, 1950, to Harold and Elsie Zwicker, and was formerly from the Custer area. Survivors include his daughter Amanda and son Kenneth Zwicker of Phoenix, Ariz.; friend Karen Winters and her two daughters; brothers Benny of Bellingham and Ron Zwicker of Laurel; sisters Carol Pollock and Sandy Grant, both of Bellingham; and many other relatives.

ZWIERS, Ralph M. – A memorial service for Ralph Merle Zwiers of Bellingham will be held at New Life Fellowship at 1:30 p.m. on Monday. Mr. Zwiers died Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at The Courtyard in Bellingham of complications from lung cancer. He was 72. He was born July 23, 1927 in Milaco, Minn to Henry and Cora Zwiers. They moved in 1935 to Whatcom County where he and his seven siblings were raised. Mr. Zwiers retired after many years as a truck driver for Wilder Construction Co. He enjoyed working on mechanical, Electrical and plumbing projects around the house, camping and traveling to Reno and Las Vegas, Nev., spending time with family and friends and working in his yard and garage. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Alice; sons Gary, Dale, Darrell and Barry; sisters Fran and Irene; brothers Rich and Paul; stepdaughters Nancy, Jeannie, Karen and Julie; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives. Arrangements are by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 18 Mar 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

ZWINK, Elma B., age 88, of 2217 King St., passed away Monday, Jan. 30, (1978). She had been a resident of Bellingham since 1935. Surviving are 2 sons, Wayne of San Marcos, CA & Marvin of Seattle; a sister, Frances Allen of Everson; also 4 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tues., Jan. 31 at 3:30 p.m. in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel with Rev. David Mann officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery in Luke City, Nebraska.

ZYABLOV, Artum Gennadyevich, age 21, of Sumas passed away Sat., July 28, 2001, as the result of a car accident. He was born May 9, 1980, in the U.S.S.R. to Gennadiy and Ruslana (Lyashuk) Zyablov. Artum came to Whatcom Co. 10 years ago from the U.S.S.R. He worked for Starvin Sams as a cashier. Survived by his mother, Ruslana Zyablov sister, Rusudan Pentsak & husband Alex, niece, Danniella Pentsak all of Sumas. Preceded in death by his father on May 24, 2001. A funeral service will be held Thurs., Aug. 2, 2:30 p.m. in Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Walter Ilyin officiating. Burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park.

ZYLSTRA, Andrew - A gravside service for Andrew Zylstra, formerly of Sumas, will be at 2 p.m. today at Nooksack Cemetery with the Rev. Rich DeRuiter officiating. A reception will follow at the home of Pete and Betty Zylstra. Mr. Zylstra died of cancer Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1997, at Skagit Valley Convalescent Home in Sedro-Woolley. He was 66. Born July 7, 1931, to John and Marie Zorgendrager Zylstra in Sheldon, Iowa, he moved to Sumas in 1943 and graduated from Nooksack Valley High School. Mr. Zylstra served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He farmed in Bellflower, Calif., Sumas, Acme, Battleground, Olympia and Bow. For the past 10 years, Mr. Zylstra transported calves for farmers and enjoyed spending time at local cattle auction. He was preceded in death by brother Dooris Ray Zylstra. Survivors include son Michael Zylstra of Everett, brother Pete Zylstra of Maple Falls, sisters Marilyn Williams of Everson and Ann Alexander of LaBarge, Wyo., and one grandchild. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.

ZOUTENDYK, Leonard Jacob was reborn into a warmer gentler life October 29, 2005. He is the youngest son of Jacob Zoutendyk and Elizabeth Dyck. He was born on June 18, 1944 at Sumas Cottage Hospital in Sumas, WA. His first years growing up were in Everson, then Lynden, then into Bellingham, where he attended Franklin Elementary School, where he played the trumpet. He had a lifelong love of classical music and philately and loved watching his stepson play softball. Later in his school years, his family moved to Tacoma, WA, where he graduated from Stadium High School. He then went on to graduate from the University of Washington. His travels took him to be a dispatcher for the Washington State Patrol in Bothell, then on to be a dispatcher and order-taker at City Cab in Bellingham, WA. He immensely enjoyed working with Ron, Deb and the City Cab crew. His wife, Deborah; brother John and wife Nancy; sister Shirley and husband Kenneth; sister Elizabeth and fiancé Jim; nieces Jeanette, Leslie, Melissa, Beth and Kristen; nephews David and wife Jenifer, Nicholas and fiancé Tara survive him. Stepson Charles and wife Jessica, grandson Joshua, granddaughter Alexys; step-son Byron, wife Jessica, grandson Austin and granddaughter Julia; and stepsons Augustus and Darin; and numerous other family and friends also survive him. There will be no funeral services. A memorial will be held at a later date.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Nov 2005) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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