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WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES AP - AR

APELAND, Helma E., retired school teacher & widow of Henry M. Apeland, died Aug. 9, (1989) in Bellingham. Mrs. Apeland graduated from Bellingham Normal School in 1926. She lived and taught school in Bremerton and the Edmonds School District, where she retired. She worked many volunteer hours in the Northwest Hospital gift shop before moving to Bellingham two years ago. Surviving are her son, H. Don Apeland, DDS, & his wife, Marilyn, Bellingham; daughter, Helen A. Urlocker, and her husband Vernon, Seattle; brother Jack Jahren, White Rock, B.C., Canada; 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Graveside services were Saturday at Pacific Lutheran Section of Washelli Cemetery. [b. Oct. 8, 1901]
APELAND, Homer Donald, DDA, 1839 North Shore Drive, Bellingham, born Nov. 17, 1932 to Henry & Helma Apeland in Bremerton, WA., died September 18, 1991 at home. Graduated from Bremerton High School in 1951; played basketball and baseball; received basketball scholarship to the University of Washington; played on the 1953 Championship basketball team which was considered the best in school's history; placed third in nation. Don was inducted into 1985 Hall of Fame along with basketball teammates of 1953; affiliated with Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity; graduated from University of Washington Dental School in 1959. Stationed at Miramar Naval Air Station for two years where he practiced dentistry. Moved to Bellingham in 1961 and began Dental Practice, retiring in 1990.
Organizations: Past President of Kulshan Kiwanis Club; belonged to Bellingham Golf & County (sic) Club; Bellingham Central Lions Club; American Dental Association; Washington State Dental Association and Mt. Baker District Dental Society. Attended Calvary Temple Church where he was currently involved with the Growing Together Building Program and, with his wife, had just become faciliators for a new Single Adult Ministry at Calvary Temple. In June had completed a five year International Bible Study Fellowship course. Loved all sports ... was an avid golfer, loved traveling in their motorhome; attending Dixieland Jazz concerts; enjoyed trips to the Oregon Coast, Utah, Arizona, California and Canada.
Married Marilyn Jean Oiness in May of 1987. Survivors: Beloved wife Marilyn; daughters, Ginger Hicks and husband Ken of Bremerton, Holly DelCambre and husband Danny of Seattle, Cindy Apeland of Bellingham, Allison Lawson and husband Chris of Colorado; son, Scott Apeland and wife Mary of Arizona; step-son, Dave Oiness and wife Karen of Deming; step-daughter, Tracy Marcelli and husband Phil of Bellingham; mother-in-law, Helen Gettle of Bellingham; sister, Helen Urlocker and husband Vern (Brother-in-law) of Seattle; 5 grandchildren, Kendal and Allison Hicks, Emily and Nicholas Apeland and Baby Oiness; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service Friday, September 20, 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Temple with Pastor Richard Strum officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
APLIN, Lorene Rawls, age 92, of 702 32nd St., Bellingham passed away Sunday, Oct. 26, (1986) in Bellingham. Born Sept. 2, 1894 in Bellingham, she had been a resident of the area for the past 30 years, was a member of the Eastern Star, the American Legion Auxiliary & a lifetime member of the Musician's Union. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Bruce M. Aplin of Bellingham; 1 daughter, Mrs. Marion Peck & husband Warren of Redmond; 1 son, Mr. Tom Rawls & wife Maxine of Bellingham; 1 niece, Beatrice Reaume of Bellingham; 1 daughter-in-law, Dorothy Rawls of Bellingham; 11 grandchildren; & 24 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Nov. 1, 10:30 a.m. at the Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, with Mr. Paul Elvig officiating.
APPLE, Ida M., age 86, who resided in a local convalescent center Sept. 10, (1974). She had been a 84 year resident of Bellingham and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. She leaves to survive 1 sister, Mrs. Marie Frank of Bellingham; 3 nephews, William J. DeYon of Bellingham, Robert E. DeYon of Everson and Jack DeYon of Okanogan, Wash. Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Mueller officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
APPLE, John, age 63 years, who resided at 2520 Toledo Street, passed away at a local hospital on Friday, Aug. 2, (1957) following a lingering illness. Mr. Apple had resided in Bellingham the past 35 years and was a member of the Church of the Assumption. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Ida M. Apple at the family residence; one sister, Mrs. Mary Brown of Danville, Va., one nephew, Fred Brown of Savage, Md. Rosary will be recited in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home on Sunday, Aug. 4, at 7 p.m. Requiem Mass will be from the Church of the Assumption on Monday, Aug. 5, at 9:30 a.m. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.
APPLE, Roselee R., age 78, passed away in a Yakima hospital Thursday, March 10, (1955). Mrs. Apple had resided in Yakima for the past three months, and previously, since 1898, had been a resident of Bellingham. She is survived by two sons, Cecil Slater, yakima; and Earl Slater, Wenatchee; three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Le Master and Mrs. Clarissa Johnson, both of this city; and Mrs. Florence Burns, Yakima; 22 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the Bingham, Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Father W. Robert Webb Tuesday, March 15 at 3:00 p.m. Interment Bayview.
APPLEBY, William A., age 71 of 1201 1/2 State St., passed away at his residence Thursday, May 2, (1957). Mr. Appleby had resided in Bellingham for the past 12 years. He was a member of Central Lodge No. 71 A.F. and A.M. of Springfield, Ill. and Ansor Temple of the Shrine of Springfield. Funeral services were held Monday, May 6, at 4 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. W. Robert Webb officiating. Interment, Bay View.
APPLEGATE, Douglas Howard, 2326 Victor Street, age 82, passed away Tuesday, October 4, (1966). A thirty-year resident of this city, Mr. Applegate was a machinist for PAF and Alaska Packers before retiring. He was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church; Adjutant for seven years for the Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion; member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 2, New Westminster, B.C., and was a former leader of Cub Scouts, Troop No. 20 and Sons of the American Legion. He served in the Royal Canadian Army for three years during WW1. Survivors are his widow, Elsie, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Ed Scowcroft of Billings, Montana; two grandsons; one granddaughter, and a sister, Mrs. Gladys Logan of Bath, England. Services will be conducted by Rev. Joe Walker Friday, October 7 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Officers and member of the American Legion will conduct graveside services at Greenacres Memorial Park.
APPLEGATE, Elsie, age 81 of Burlington, passed away Sunday January 22, (1978). She was a member of Garden Street Methodist Church and former member of American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews including Lucille Buttke of Burlington and was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas H. Applegate. Graveside services Thursday Jan. 26, 3:30 p.m. in Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
APPLEGATE, Harold Allen, Chief Warrant Officer, age 35 years, passed away at a naval hospital in California, Thursday, August 16, (1945). Chief Applegate had been in the navy for the past eighteen years and in battle was a range finder, serving as such in all the major battles from Pearl Harbor to Leyte. Surviving relatives are the widow, Gean, and one son, Lawrence, at the home at Nooksack, Wash., an uncle and aunt in Joplin, Mo., and father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Benner at Nooksack. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by Rev. Alton Crouse, Wednesday, August 22, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery. Military honors will be conferred at the graveside.
APPLEQUIST, David Leander, age 57, passed away at the family home, 2008 Lindsay Street, Friday, February 18, (1949). Mr. Applequist had resided in this community for the past thirty-eight years and was employed as a hod carrier. Deceased was a member of the Lutheran Church in Sweden, F. O. E. Aerie No. 31, and Building and Construction Workers Union. Surviving relatives are the widow, Eliza, at home; one daughter, Miss Mary Applequist, also at home; one step-daughter, Mrs. Patricia Lancaster, of Bellingham; one step-son, Joseph Jensen, of Anacortes; three sisters, and five brothers, all in Sweden, and one brother, Leonard, of Chicago, and one nephew, Robert Applequist, of Chicago, Ill. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Clarence Haugen and officers of the Eagles Tuesday, February 22, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
APPLEQUIST, Eliza J., age 59 years of 2008 Lindsay Street, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, July 12, (1951). Mrs. Applequist had been a resident of this community for the past 40 years and had attended the Assembly of God Church. Surviving relatives include two daughters, Miss Mary Applequist at home, and Mrs. Patricia Lancaster, of Bellingham; and one son, Joseph Jensen, of Anacortes; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Selma Bertand, of Pender Harbor, B.C., and Mrs. Hilda Tesky, of Vedder Crossing, B.C.; one brother, Fritz Stromborg, of Abbotsford, B.C. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. David S. Land, Monday, July 16, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
APPLEYARD, Anna Haley, age 84, Acme, passed away in a local nursing home Wednesday, February 5, (1964). Mrs. Appleyard had resided in this community the past 25 years. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Ed Anderson, Acme; one son, Robert B. Oakes, Santa Clara, Cal.; five grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. The remains rest a the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted Monday, February 10 at 3 p.m., followed by cremation.
APPLINGTON, Nathan O., age 73, of Deming, passed away Sun. Sept. 24, 1978. A retired sawmill worker, he had resided in Whatcom Co. for 23 years. Surviving are 5 sons; Randal Johnson of Houston, Texas; James Applington of Everett, David Applinton of Chicago, Malvin Applington of Deming & Warren Applington of B'ham. 2 daughters; Mrs. Marsha Balcom of Deming & Mrs. Melba Sunel of B'ham. 1 sister, Mrs. Ona Pearson of Deming. 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews & cousins. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Bob Long, Wed., Sept. 27 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.
APPLINGTON, Rethel, age 36 years, of Deming, passed away Monday, April 23rd at a local hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Applington had been a resident of Deming for the past year and is survived by her husband Nathan, two daughters, Miss Melba Johnson and Miss Marsha Applington, both of Deming, five sons, James of Sand Point, Idaho, David, Randel, Melvin, Nathan Warren, all of Deming. Six sisters and brothers in Texas, numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 25th, at 2:30 p.m. from the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale, with Rev. G. A. Johnson officiating. Final resting place Greenacres.
APT, William H., age 63, of 1209 Yew St., passed away at home June 24, (1976). Mr. Apt had been a resident of Bellingham since 1934 and had been employed at Georgia Pacific for the past 40 years, was a member of Western Pulp & Paper Workers Local 309. He is survived by his wife, Clara; two sons, William H. of Ferndale, Kenneth of Los Alamos, New Mexico; a brother, Dr. J. Walter Apt of Hawaii; two sisters, May Hanson and Ethel Johnson both of Bellingham; 2 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel Tuesday, June 29 at 2 p.m. with burial at Bay View Cemetery.
APT, William H., age 83, of 3100 Julia Street, passed away at a local hospital Saturday, April 14, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mr. Apt had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 18 years. Surviving relatives include two sons, William Jr., of Bellingham, and Walter of Pullman; two daughters, Mrs. Art Johnson and Mrs. Wallace Hanson, both of Bellingham, and 10 grandchildren. Private services will be conducted Tuesday, April 17, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Clarence Haugen, pastor of Our Saviours Lutheran Church officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery.
ARAWAY, Dora, age 62, of Ferndale, passed away at her home Friday evening, April 20, (1951) following a brief illness. Mrs. Araway had been a resident of the Ferndale community for the past 23 years and attended the Marietta Community Church. Surviving relatives include two sons, Fred of Ferndale, and John of Lewiston, Idaho, and three grandchildren. Services will be conducted within the Chapel of the Monroe Mortuary in Ferndale, Tuesday, April 24, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. George McMasters officiating. Interment in the family plot at Woodlawn Cemetery.
ARAWAY, Fred J., age 78, of 2274 Thornton St., Ferndale, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 1986 in Bellingham. He was born March 8, 1908 in Astrakhan, Russia. He was a Ferndale resident since 1926. He immigrated from Russia to Boulder, CO in 1913. He worked in construction for over 40 years, was a member of Bakerview Baptist Church, Laborer's Local No. 276 of Bellingham and Ferndale Jet Oldsters. He was an avid gardener noted for his beautiful flowers. Survivors include his wife, Doris, of the family home; two sons, Richard of Seattle and Robert of Belmont, MI; one daughter, Marily Almquist of Kent, WA; 10 grandchildren, Sharon Cavanaugh, Alan and Don Rhea, Larry and Terry Almquist, Julie Gonzalez, Robert, Kathy and Amy Araway and Barbara Hoggatt; five great grandchildren, Meghan Cavanaugh, Samuel and Ronald Taylor and Kyle Rhea. Memorial services were held at Bakerview Baptist Church in Ferndale on Saturday, May 3 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Oscar M. Lee officiating. Cremation at Greenacres Crematorium. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
ARAWAY, John H., Sr., age 70 years, of Ferndale, passed away at his home in Ferndale, Sunday, June 20, (1948). He has been a resident of Ferndale for the past 22 years, and was a retired farmer. Surviving are the widow, Dora; two sons, Fred and John Jr., both of Whatcom County; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at Monroe's Chapel in Ferndale, Thursday afternoon, June 24, at 2 p.m., standard time. Rev. Ivan Belle, officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
ARBUCKLE, Clyde, aged 59 years, of Route 1, Custer, passed away Tuesday, January 20, (1959) at his home following a short illness. The survivors include his wife, Frieda Anna, at home; one daughter, Sharon Lee, also at home; two sons Ronald Clyde and Vernon Ray, both of Route 1, Custer; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Savage of Port Orchard, Wash., and Mrs. Ellen Pendleton in California. Three brothers, Glen of Blaine; Fred of Puyallup; Leslie of Ft. Stellacom. Funeral services will b conducted Saturday, January 24 at 10:30 a.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with Rev. Calvin D. Churchill officiating. Interment will be in the Haynie Cemetery.
ARBUCKLE, Fred, 84, a former resident of Lynden, died Tuesday (Sept. 27, 1988) in the Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup. Mr. Arbuckle was born March 1, 1904. A graduate of Lynden High School, he worked for 16 years at the Lynn Hatchery in Puyallup before retiring and working as a courier for Citizen State Bank, now Rainier Bank. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge, as well as a member of the Northland Grange. He volunteered his time to the Midland Senior Center. Survivors include his wife Ethel; daughter Maxine Lovitt; sons Gene Arbuckle of Seattle, Paul Arbuckle of the family home, and Fred Arbuckle of Seattle; a brother, Glen Arbuckle of Blaine; a sister, Ellen Pendleton of Custer; three grandsons; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Summit United Methodist Church in Puyallup. Burial will take place in Puyallup Cemetery. Arrangements by Powers Funeral Home in Puyallup.
ARBUCKLE, Glenn L., age 86, of 420 H St., Blaine, passed away on Monday, Dec. 5, 1988. He was a long-time resident of Blaine and Custer. In his early married life, he lived on Haynie Road and farmed for 22 years. He worked 18 years for the county as a traffic control officer, from which he retired in 1970. He and his wife, Marie, moved to Blaine in 1957. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Blaine, where he was active for 58 years. He was a member of the Haynie Grange for 65 years. He also was a member of the United Teamsters. He was 4-H livestock leader, and led a boy's group that grew Herford pigs. Glenn and his wife were foster parents for a number of children for 15 years. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Marie; two daughters, Patricia Marie McIntyre and husband, John of Ventura, Calif., and Glenna Lee Vaskelis, and husband Frank of South Pasadena, Calif.; a sister, Ellen Pendleton of Haynie; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Clyde, Fred and Leslie; and one sister, Freda Savage. A service will be conducted at Northwest Community Church in Blaine on Friday, Dec. 9 at 10:30 a.m. with burial following in Haynie Cemetery.
ARBUCKLE, Leslie, 78, who farmed in Blaine for five years, died last Saturday (Apr. 16, 1988) at a convalescent center in Lacey. No services will be held. He was born Sept. 25, 1909, in Sentinel Butte, North Dakota and was graduated from Custer High School and Pullman College before moving to Sweet Road in Blaine, where he operated a dairy farm. He later became farm manager at Western State Hospital. Mr. Arbuckle, an avid bowler, moved to Lacey after retiring. Survivors include his wife, Margaret of Lacey; a son, John of Bellingham; a daughter, Myrna Gluck of Touchet; two brothers, Glen of Blaine and Fred of Puyallup; a sister, Ellen Pendleton of Custer; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
ARBUCKLE, Marie J., age 96, died peacefully in Blaine on Sunday, October 12, 2003. Marie was a lifetime resident of Blaine where she was born on June 25, 1907. Marie was the only daughter of Oscar and Cora Farnum, both pioneers of Blaine. Marie worked for 37 years for the Blaine Journal, six years as the Editor. She had her own column and her own by-line articles entitled, "Memories", depicting the lives of early pioneers to Blaine and the surrounding vicinity. Her interviews were used in the 75th and 100th Anniversary Books for Blaine. One of her great loves was writing - for the newspaper, her life history, to friends and pen pals nationally and internationally and to her family. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting and tatting and knitted baby caps until shortly before her death. Marie was an 82-year member of Haynie Grange, a member of the Blaine Rebekah Lodge, a long-time active member of the Northwest Community Church (formerly Blaine Baptist Church), and volunteered for the Blaine Visitors Information Center for over 15 years. Marie, and her late husband, Glenn, were foster parents to over 15 children. She leaves her two daughters, Patricia M. McIntyre and husband, John; Glenna L. Vaskelis and husband, Frank; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and other relatives. Her three b brothers predeceased her. Her family and friends will remember Marie as a woman who was always willing to help others. Funeral services will be held at the Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel, 8th & F Streets in Blaine on Thursday, October 16 at 11 a.m., with burial to follow at Haynie Cemetery. The Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel of Blaine.
ARCHAMBAULT, Fred, age 81, who resided at 1817 Knox Ave., passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, July 10, (1957) following a lingering illness. Mr. Archambault resided in Bellingham for several years, and was a member of the Sacred Heart Church. He leaves to survive one brother, Norman Archambault of Friday Harbor. Requiem Mass will be celebrated from the Church of the Assumption on Tuesday, July 16, at 9:30 a.m. under the direction of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.
ARCHER, Lueta Anna - Funeral services for Lueta Anna Archer, age 93 of 1063 W. Axton Rd. Bellingham, will be Friday, Jan. 11 at 4 p.m. in Greenacres Funeral Home with Pastor Harold Schroeder, Good News Fellowship Church, officiating. Funeral services will be held on Mon., Jan. 14 in Geneva, Nebraska, interment Harmony Cemetery. Mrs. Archer died Jan. 8, 1985. She had been a Whatcom County resident since 1963 and was a member of the Glendale Mennonite Church. She is survived by 4 sons, twins Lyle J. and wife Marguritte of Wichita, Kansas and Lavyrl F. and wife Lola of Nampa, Idaho, Delbert O. and wife Leota of Renton, Clair Guy and wife Marcia of Rio de Janero, Brazil; 1 daughter Alyce [Reimer] and husband Winfred of Bellingham; 17 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren. [b. Feb. 10, 1891 Bishop Station, IL]
ARCHIBALD, Ethel, age 78, a Sedro Woolley resident, died at her home Aug. 2, 1978. Born Sept. 17, 1899 in Bellingham. Spent her early years in Whatcom County, married to Art Grey. He died in 1937. She married Ronald Archibald in 1940 and he preceded her in death in 1964. She is survived by 2 daughters, Hazel Betschart of Sedro Woolley and Gladys Fox of Port Angeles; 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sat. at the Saxon Cemetery under the direction of the Lemley Chapel.
ARCHIBALD, Wallace, 80, 500 Myrtle St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, February 21, (1958). Mr. Archibald formerly resided in Ponoka, Alberta and had resided in Bellingham for the past 2 years. Survivors are three daughters, Miss Margaret Archibald, and Mrs. Art Anderson, both of Bellingham, and Mrs. Lilly Godard, of Edmonton, Alberta; one son, Wallace Fraser Archibald, of Nanton, Alberta; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; two brothers, Judson, of Ponoka, Alberta, and Sylvester, of Saskatoon, Sask.; two sisters, Mrs. Chris Meyer, of Galahad, Alberta, and Mrs. Ted Townsend of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The remains will be forwarded under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home to Bascom Funeral Home at Ponoka, Alberta where services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. Final resting place, Forest Home Cemetery.
ARCHIBALD, William Albert, age 82, of 2324 Williams Street, passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, November 16, (1950). Mr. Archibald had resided here since 1909 and was a retired logger. Surviving relatives are four sons, Orin L., of Skykomish, James L., of Roseburg, Ore., Ronald H., of Eureka, Calif., and Whitney A. Archibald, of Arcata, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Laura McLeod, of this city, and Mrs. Lilly Edquist, of Lyman, Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. Jane Nichols, of Wisconsin, and Mrs. D. F. Graham, of New Brunswick, Canada; and seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Daniel E. Taylor, Saturday, November 18, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
ARCHIE, Alice N. died Friday, July 9, 1993, in Bellingham. She was 87. At her request, no services will be held. Her ashes will be buried at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Archie was born Jan. 1, 1906, in South Hampton, Great Britain, to Charles and Alice Gosney. She was a resident of Bellingham for the last 30 years. With her husband, Fred, she owned and operated restaurants in western Washington. Mrs. Archie was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include daughters Beverly Coots of Jefferson City, Mo., and Viola Norvelle of North Bend, Ore.; son, Richard F. Mutsch, of San Diego, Calif.; sisters Freda March of Bellingham and Dora Ogg of Shelton; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
ARCHULETA, Robert D., age 48 of Bellingham, WA, died February 21, 1997 in Bellingham. He was born May 19, 1948 in Montrose, Colorado to Floyd and Rosanna (Cisneros) Archuleta. Robert married Elaine Cornett Oct. 31, 1994. He enjoyed playing pool, sports fishing and water sports. Survived by his wife, Elaine Archuleta of Bellingham; a son, Robert Paul Archuleta of Salt Lake City, Utah; step-sons, Marc Shane and Nick Alires Jr. of Bellingham; step-daughter, Michelle Shane of Bellingham; brothers, Tom, Richard, Joseph and Nino Archuleta; sisters, Alberta, Elizabeth, Margaret and Susana; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 1997. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
ARDINGER, Ida Jane, age 88 years, a 23-year resident of this community who resided at 1509 E. Victor St., passed away Saturday, June 15, (1957). Mrs. Ardinger was the former operator of the Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio and leaves to survive many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where private services will be conducted by Rev. W. Robert Webb Tuesday, June 17 at 1 p.m. Final resting place Bayview.
AREGGER, Charles J. "Jim", age 79 of 1942 Trigg Rd., Ferndale, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 1984. Mr. Aregger came to Ferndale in 1953, was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, a long time member of the Operating Engineers Local 3 & 302 and had been an equipment superintendent for the Bechtel Corp. where he had worked on the original construction of the Mobil and Arco Refineries and Intalco Aluminum Plant in Ferndale and also the Texaco Refinery in Anacortes. His grandson, Mike Aregger, preceded him in death and his is survived by his wife, Mary of Ferndale; 3 sons, James and his wife Marion Aregger of Bellingham, Jack and his wife Carole Aregger of Ferndale, Dick Aregger of Santa Clara, Calif.; 3 daughters, Bernice and her husband Roy Pottle of Ferndale, Sugar and her husband Bill Hiatt of Ferndale, Lorraine and her husband Dean Crasper of Ferndale; 1 brother, George Bernal of San Ardo, Calif.; 1 sister, Bernice Bidou of San Ardo, Calif.; 21 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted by Father Jack Buckalew Friday, April 13, 11:00 a.m. in Moles Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
AREGGER, Jack, age 60, of Ferndale, died suddenly Jan. 7, 1992, while traveling with his wife Carole in Tampa, Florida. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Ferndale, Operating Engineers Local #302 were (sic) he was a retired crane operator after 44 years of construction work. He came to the Ferndale area originally to begin the ground work for Mobil Oil Corp., with the Bectel Corp. Mr. Aregger was an excellent woods craftsman and was an antique and toy collector. Jack married Carole June Kern of January 15, 1955 in Idaho. He was preceded in death by his father James Aregger in 1984 and a nephew Mike Aregger in 1971. He leaves to survive his wife Carole June of Ferndale; daughter Sue and husband Dan Metcalf of Bellingham; 2 sons, Steve and Jeff both of Ferndale; mother Mary Aregger of Ferndale; 2 brothers, Jim Aregger and his wife Marion of Bellingham, Dick Aregger of Santa Clara, CA; 3 sisters, Bernice and husband Roy Pottle of Ferndale, Regina "Sugar" and husband Bill Hiatt of Ferdale, Lorraine and husband Dean Crapser of Ferndale and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Fr. Brian J. McGovern and assisted by Deacon George Ficken, Friday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Ferndale. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home. [b. Nov. 26, 1931 in Redding, CA to Jim and Mary]
AREGGER, James Richard - Friends wee saddened to learn of the death Monday (Aug. 14, 1992) of James Richard Aregger, age 16. He died in Everett following an extended illness. He attended Ferndale High School and had lived in the county his entire lifetime. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Northwest Chapter, Order of DeMolay. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James C. Aregger Jr.; two sisters, Fawn and Lei Lani, both at home, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Aregger of Ferndale and Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Howell of Bellingham. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
ARENDSE, Adriana - Funeral services for Mrs. Adriana Arendse, age 89, of Abbotsford, B. C., wee conducted on Saturday, March 16, in the First Christian Reformed Church of Abbotsford with Rev. A. Beukema officiating. Burial preceded at 9:30 a.m. at Monumenta Cemetery in Lynden. Mrs. Arendse passed away on Wednesday, March 13, (1985). She was a resident of Ebenezer Christian Rest Home in Abbotsford and member of the Abbotsford First Christian Reformed Church. She was born in the Netherlands on March 3, 1896 and was preceded in death by her husband Kryn in 1963. She is survived by sons Kryn and wife Betty of Mt. Vernon; Jack and wife Johanna of Burlington; Adrian and wife Hermina of Lynden; Arthur and wife Jenny of Escondido, Calif.; one daughter, Audrey and husband Edward of Clearbrook, B.C.; 38 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, one sister and two brothers in Holland. Arrangements by Woodlawn-Henderson Funeral Home of Clearbrook.
ARENS, Larry, age 6 weeks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Arens, of Route No. 1, Everson, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, August 1, (1950). He also leaves to survive, his brother, Rodney; and three sisters, Margaret, Sharon, and Terry Arens, all at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sand, of this city; and his grandfather, Mr. J. D. Arens, of Brownsboro, Ore. Services will be conducted within the Church of the Assumption, Thursday, August 3, at 10:30 a.m. by the Rev. Fr. J. H. Horn. Interment will be made at Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth.
ARESTAD, Eric A., 25, died Wednesday (March 1, 1989) of congenital disease in Ferndale. He was born June 22, 1963, in Olympia, moving as an infant with his family to Whatcom County. Mr. Arestad was a member of the Ferndale Assembly of God. He was graduated from Ferndale High School, and attended Northwest Bible College in Kirkland. His father, Leif Arestad, died before him. Survivors include his mother, Laura Arestad-Foster, and step-father, Jack Foster, of Ferndale; seven sisters, Kim Rasset and Erin Woodell, both of Bellingham, Debbie Hill of Custer, Jill Noland of Ferndale, JoAnne Knight of Puyallup, Kristen Arestad of Tacoma and Julie Arestad of North Pole, Alaska; six brothers, Lou and Steven Arestad of Ferndale, Stuart and James Arestad of Bellingham, Jon Arestad of North Pole, Alaska, and David Arestad of Minot, Alaska; and numerous other relatives. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Enterprise Cemetery in Ferndale with the Rev. Arlen Benson officiating. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
ARESTAD, George, age 47, of Route 2, Ferndale, passed away suddenly Friday, October 14, (1955) in Wenatchee, Wash. Mr. Arestad had been a resident of Ferndale for the past ten years. He was a commercial fisherman and a member of the Alaska Fishermen's Union. Surviving relatives include one son, Theodore, in the Navy; one daughter Judy at Clallam Bay; five brothers, Trygve of Portland, Leif and Norris of Ferndale, Gabriel of Garden Grove, Calif., and Sverre, of Seattle; and two sisters, Mrs. Ruth A. _ndahl, a missionary in Formosa, and Mrs. Gladys Wheeler of Spokane. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 19 at 1:30 p.m. within the Monroe Mortuary, with the Rev. David Christenson officiating. Interment Enterprise Cemetery.
ARESTAD, Leif, 71, 5973 Vista Drive, Ferndale, died Monday (Feb. 16, 1987) in Bellingham. He was born Jan. 12, 1916, in Custer and lived in Whatcom County all his life. Mr. Arestad was a retired dairy farmer. He was a member and deacon of Ferndale Assembly of God Church and was a 25-year member of the board of supervisors for Enterprise Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Laura Arestad, of the family home; seven sons, David Arestad of Minto, Alaska, Steven Arestad, Eric Arestad and Lou Arestad, all of Ferndale, Stuart Arestad of Bellingham, Jonathon Arestad of Lawton, Okla., and James Arestad of Edison, Wis.; seven daughters, JoAnne Knight of Puyallup, Deborah Hill of Custer, Kirstan Arestad of Tacoma, Kim Rasset of Bellingham, Julie Arestad of Fairbanks, Alaska, Erin Woodell and Jill Nolan, both of Ferndale; 11 grandchildren; two brothers, Norris Arestad of Ferndale and Gabe Arestad of Arizona; a sister, Ruth Aandahl of Minnesota; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Ferndale Assembly of God Church, with the Rev. Arlen Benson officiating. Burial will be in Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
ARESTAD, Norris, age 74 of 6685 North Star Rd., Ferndale passed away Nov. 14, (1988). He was born March 10, 1914 in Ferndale, WA. He was a lifetime resident of Ferndale & a member of the Ebenezer Lutheran Brethren Church of Ferndale. Survivors include his wife, Virginia of the family home; son, Jerry Arestad & wife Arlynne of Ferndale; daughter, Diana & husband Don Hansen of Ferndale; 6 grandchildren, Richard Arestad & wife Denise of N. Carolina, Ronald Ryan, & Randall Arestad all of Ferndale, Greg & Denise Hanson of Ferndale; 1 great grandson, Nicholas Arestad of N. Carolina; sister, Ruth Aandahl of Minnesota; brother Gabriel Arestad of Arizona; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral service will be held Friday, Nov. 18, at 2 p.m. at the Triumph Lutheran Church, Ferndale with Pastor Dick Mattila officiating. Burial at Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements by Moles Funral Home.
ARFORD, Barbara J., age 52, of 517 Linden Rd., passed away Sat. Oct. 23, (1982). Mrs. Arford had resided in Bellingham for the past 12 years and was formerly a resident of Skagit County. She was a member of the Bellingham Golf & Country Club; salesperson for Arnason Realtors. She leaves to survive her husband Oscar L. of the family home; 1 son, Brad Dally of Mt. Vernon; 2 daughters, Penny & husband Mike Tidrington of Mt. Vernon and Koby & husband Dan Peterson of Big Lake; 3 granddaughters, all of Mt. Vernon; 2 brothers, Rodger Fleek of Great Falls, Montana and Harry Junior Jackson of LaConner; several nieces & nephews. At her request there will be no services. Arrangements by the Westford Funeral Home. [b. Nov. 24, 1929 in B'ham]
ARGENBRIGHT, Lucile H., of Rolling Bay, Washington, passed away at her home on Sat., Feb. 14, (1976). Born at Wenatchee, Wa., Mrs. Argenbright lived for a time in Seattle, before moving to Rolling Bay. She was a member of the Washington State Music Teachers Association. In addition to her husband, Wallace M. Argenbright, she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Lee Lowe of Mercer Island and Mrs. Tage Blytmann of Bainbridge Island. At her request there will be no services.
ARGENBRIGHT, Charles Victor, known as "Grandpa Apple" to many Western Washington University students, has died at age 89. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Geneva Community Church with the Rev. Ridley Latimer officiating. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Argenbright of 2300 14th St. died Monday (Nov. 27, 1989) in a Bellingham convalescent center. He had lived in Bellingham since he retired in 1965. He was born Jan. 26, 1900, in Versailles, Mo. He was an active member of Geneva Community Church and Gideons International, a Christian organization that distributes the New Testament. Mr. Argenbright enjoyed setting up a card table outside Western's Viking Union, where he sold apples and distributed Gideon Bibles. He married Adriana Osseward in June 1930 in Seattle. A salesman for the National Biscuit Co. (Nabisco) for 39 years, he started out in Seattle, then moved to Port Angeles, where he lived for 25 years until he moved to Bellingham. Survivors include his wife, of the family home; two daughters, Joan Cooper of Bainbridge Island, and Janice LaBrash of Seattle; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Wallace Argenbright of Bainbridge Island; and one sister, Vera Kuhlman of Watsonville, Calif.
ARIANS, Fred C. - Funeral services for Fred C. Arians, 77, of Bow, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hulbush Funeral Home with burial in the Bow Cemetery. Mr. Arians died Wednesday (July 14, 1971) in Bellingham. He moved to Skagit County in 1940. He retired from Milwaukee Railroad in 1959. He was a World War I army veteran and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bellingham. Mr. Arians is survived by the widow, Minnie; one daughter, Mrs. Lucille Peterson of Bow; two sons, Alvin of Seattle and Arthur of Alaska; three sisters, Mrs. Adele Krueger, Mrs. Dorothy Busse and Mrs. Elsie Dyess, all in Florida; and six grandchildren.
ARIANS, Minnie - Graveside services for former Bow resident Minnie Arians, 87, will be at 10:15 a.m. Friday at Bow Cemetery. Memorial services will follow at Edison Lutheran Church. Mrs. Arians died in a Burlington nursing home Tuesday. She was born Jan. 14, 1902, in Powellsville, Ohio. She married Fred C. Arians on July 15, 1923, in Sterling, Colo. He preceded her in death in 1971. Mrs. Arians worked for the Iron Workers and Laborers Union in Bellingham until retiring in 1972. She was a member of the Edison Lutheran Church and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 44, in Mount Vernon. Survivors include a daughter, Lucille Peterson of Bow; two sons, Alvin Arians of Seattle and Arthur Arians of Anchorage; one brother, the Rev. Carl Busse of Toledo, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Hulbush Funeral Home of Burlington.
ARIAS, Macedonio Mora, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2003, in Bellingham. He was 53, born September 12, 1950, in Cuaut la, Jalisco, Mexico, to Margarita (Mora) and Ilario Arias. Mr. Arias was a resident of Bellingham for over 20 years. He and his wife Estefana owned and operated La Pinata Restaurant on Commercial Street in Bellingham. He was a very generous and caring person. Survivors include his wife Estefana and three sons: Juvena, Fernando and Enrique Arias, all of Bellingham. Other children include Francisco and Rosalie Arras (sic) of Mexico; and Beatrice, Leonardo and Sofia Arias of Oregon. Mr. Arias is also survived by 12 brothers and sisters and numerous other relatives. A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2003, at Jones-Moles Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 20, at Assumption Church, with burial at Bayview Cemetery following. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
ARKO, Frank, age 75, of 3124 Peabody, passed away in a local hospital Friday, June 17, (1966). Mr. Arko was a retired coal miner, and was a member of the United Mine Workers union and Slovenian Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Ursula at home; 1 son, Dan F. of Ferndale; 2 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild; 3 brothers, Joe of Renton; Matt of Cleveland, Ohio; and Louie in Austria. Mr. Arko will lie in state in the Westford Funeral Home until 3:00 p.m. Sunday. Memorial services will be held in the Unity Church of Truth following the regular Sunday service.
ARKO, Ursula, 86, of 205 South B. C. Ave., Lynden, died Wednesday (Aug. 25, 1982). A Whatcom County resident since 1934, she was born Aug. 22, 1895, in Austria. She was a member of Church of Truth. Survivors include a son, Dan Arko, of Ferndale, and five grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Westford Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.
ARMBRUST, Louis A., age 71, of 2631 Peabody Street, passed away in a local hospital Monday, September 15, (1952). Mr. Armbrust had resided in Bellingham for the past three years, and had formerly lived in Columbus, Ohio. He had been employed as a clerk in a clothing store, and was a veteran of the first World War. He attended the Salvation Army, and was a member of the Washington Club. Surviving relatives include the widow, Mrs. Frances Armbrust, of the family home; four sons, Clyde Armbrust, Landrum, of Columbus, Ohio, Louis Armbrust with the U.S. Army in Korea, and Kenneth Smith; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Fred of Erie, Penn., Edward and Elmer, both of Columbus, Ohio; and three sisters, Mrs. Estella Heller, Mrs. Kate Karshner, and Mrs. Lena Reams, all of Columbus, Ohio. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Captain Elise K. Hogland Thursday, September 18, at 1 p.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.
ARMBRUSTER, Audrey B., age 75 of the Highlands, Seattle died March 26, 1988 in a Seattle hospital. She was born February 17, 1913 in Everett. She was a graduate of Everett High School and the University of Washington and has lived in Seattle since 1942. She was a member of Epiphany Episcopal Church and Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. She leaves her 2 sons, Norman Armbruster of Snohomish and Kurt Armbruster of Seattle; her daughter Garnis Armbruster of the British West Indies and 2 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fredrick R. Armbruster on July 26, 1985. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 31, 1988 at 3 p.m. Evergreen Funeral Home Chapel, Everett.
ARMBRUSTER, Gerald A., age 67, of 3789 Lego Bay Rd., Lummi Island. Passed away at his home Sun., Feb. 2, 1986. He had been a Lummi Island resident the last 5 yrs & prior to that lived in Denver, CO where he retired from the Colorado Interstate Gas Co. after 33 yrs of service. He was a member of the Methodist Church & ex-alumnus of Hardin Simmons University of Abilene, Texas, played in the Cowboy Band, was active in the El Paso Masonic Lodge of Colorado Springs, CO for 42 yrs. He leaves to survive his wife Betty of Lummi Island, 1 son Frederick L. Armbruster & wife Patricia of Abilene, Texas, mother-in-law Faye Havens, sister Barbara Jane Baker of Denver, CO, 1 granddaughter Kelly Armbruster & grandson Matthew Armbruster. Graveside Committal of Ashes services will be conducted Thurs., Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. in Lummi Island Cemetery w/the Ferndale Masonic Lodge No. 264, F & AM officiating. Cremation arrangements by Moles Funeral Home. [b. July 27, 1918 in CO]
ARMBURSTER, Frederick R., 72 of Seattle, died July 26, (1985) at his home. He was a chemical engineer for the Dow Company from 1938 to 1965. Also a limited partner of Coleman & Riddell of Birch Bay Village development until his retirement. Member of the Rainier club, Seattle Golf & Country Club, graduated from University of Washington in 1936. He is survived by his wife Audry Seattle, daughter Garnis Armburster of St. Vincent W. Indies, 2 sons Norman of Kirkland, Kurt of Seattle, 4 grandchildren, 2 sisters, Viva Matheson, Lake Stevens, Inez Matheson Mt. Vernon. Funeral services Thursday 11 a.m. Evergreen Funeral Home 4504 Broadway Everett.
ARMESTAGE, George, age 79 years, of 701 Central Avenue, passed away following a heart attack Thursday, May 28, (1953). He had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 50 years and leaves to survive two sisters, Mrs. Florence R. Whitson, of Still Water, Okla., and Mrs. Sarah Phillips, of Ashland, Ore.; one brother, Thomas Armestage in Oklahoma. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 1, at 10:30 a.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home with Mrs. Margaret Whitney Kupfer officiating. Cremation.
ARMITAGE, Vida D. - Memorial services for Vida D. age 87, formerly of 919 E. Maple St., will be Mon. May 22, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. William Berney, Garden Street United Methodist Church officiating. Cremation with inurnment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Armitage passed away Wed. May 17, 1989. She is survived by 3 nieces, Judith Gallagher of Redmond, Florence Showell of Missoula, Montana, & Susan Butler of Huson, Montana; 3 grand nieces, 2 grand nephews & 6 great-grand nephews. Mrs. Armitage was a resident of Bellingham since 1959; attended Garden Street United Methodist Church; was a very active member of Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7 American Legion Auxiliary and 8 et 40 Salon; active member of the Whatcom County Republican Party and the Washington State Republican Party; member of the St. Luke's Hospital Gladys Morse Auxiliary; Aftermath Club; Whatcom County Museum; Theater Guild & Olivet Chapter OES in Lander, Wyoming. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
ARMSTRONG, Ada Annie, age 78, passed away at her home, 1920 Ellis St., Monday, April 7, (1957). Mrs. Armstrong had been a 56 year resident of this community and was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving relatives are three sons, Albert of Los Angeles, Calif., Bruce of Victoria, Texas, and Cecil of Bellingham; two daughters, Mrs. Ada Wirig of Bellingham, and Mrs. Victoria Griffiths of Abbotsford, B.C.; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun, Friday, April 11, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
ARMSTRONG, Agnes G. - Funeral services for Agnes G. Armstrong, age 84, of 2817 Utter St., will be held on Fri., June 1, at 10:00 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. John Langlitz Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, officiating. Internment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Armstrong passed away May 26, 1984, and is survived by one son, Robert Hinton of Everett; 3 grandsons, Robert M. Hinton of city; Steven & David Hinton, both of Everett; 2 great grandchildren, Eric & Margaret Hinton. Mrs. Armstrong had been a resident of Whatcom County for most of her life & was a retired teacher from the Whatcom County School District. She was a member & Past Worthy Matron of Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58, O. E. S. [b. July 5, 1899 on Orcas Island]
ARMSTRONG, Alfred, age 84 years, 2438 Nevada Street, passed away at a local hospital, Friday, October 11, (1946) following a lingering illness. Mr. Armstrong had been a resident of Bellingham for the past forty-one years and leaves to survive, three sons, William, Arthur and Floyd, all of Bellingham; four grandchildren; also one brother, George Armstrong in California. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 17, at 2 p.m. with Rev. James Martyn Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home.
ARMSTRONG, Anne L. - Funeral service for Anne L. Armstrong, age 94 of 1530 James St. will be Monday, March 14, 3:00 p.m. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Al Currier of the Advent Christian Church officiating. Interment will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Armstrong passed away Friday March 11, 1983. Surviving are 1 daughter, Mrs. Peggy Louise Crowell of Olympia; 4 grandsons and 17 great grandsons; 2 nieces and 4 nephews. A resident of Bellingham since 1891, Mrs. Armstrong arrived here at the age of two with the pioneer family of Richard Siemons. She was a life member of the Advent Christian Church and had written the history of the Bellingham Church.
ARMSTRONG, Arthur J. - Funeral services for Arthur J. Armstrong, age 79, of 2817 Utter St., will be Friday April 6 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. John Langlitz, St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mr. Armstrong passed away Wed. April 4, (1984). He is survived by his wife Agnes & 1 brother Floyd Armstrong of City. Mr. Armstrong had been a life resident of Whatcom County. [b. April 30, 1904 Pinconing, Mich.; US Navy WWII; truck driver for Puget Sound Power & Light]
ARMSTRONG, Bens S., age 74, Rt. No. 2, Blaine, passed away in Seattle, Saturday, Oct. 27, (1962). Mr. Armstrong had resided in this community for the past twenty years, was a retired Customs Broker, and a member of the Advent Christian Church. Survivors are his widow, Helen, at home; two daughters Mrs. Peggy Wood Crowell, Seattle; Mrs. Don Goodrich, Eugene, Oregon; 3 grandsons, John, Robert and Charles Wood, and two nieces, including Mrs. Harry R. Huddart of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Donald E. Wrigley Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 1:00 p.m., after which time they will be forwarded to Howard Lake, Minnesota.
ARMSTRONG, Bruce A. age 69, of 1025 Fraser St. Bellingham, passed away Fri. Sept. 8, 1989. A Whatcom County resident for 65 years he was a member of Teamsters Local 231, and is survived by his wife, Gloria; 2 sons, Richard & wife Shirley Armstrong of Everett, Gary & wife Mary Ann Armstrong of City; daughter, Lori Anne Armstrong of Blaine; 3 grandchildren, Brenda, Bruce & David Armstrong. A gathering for relatives & friends will be Sat. Sept. 16, 12 noon, South Fork of Nooksack River, Highway 9. [b Aug. 16, 1920 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan]
ARMSTRONG, Cecil Samuel died November 23, 1991. Born March 24, 1906 at home on Nevada Street, Bellingham; his parents were George Armstrong and Ada (Wilkins) Armstrong. Cec lived most of his life in Bellingham and wondered that anyone wished to travel since "we live in the best part of the world right here." Camping, hunting and fishing were a great joy in his life. He worked longshore from 1941 to retirement in 1968; member of the ILWU Local #7 and Local #98. Preceded in death by his wife, Esther Pohl Armstrong, in 1983 and a son, Floren Armstrong Miller in 1988. He is survived by his daughter, Norma Armstrong Thompson of Puyallup, WA; 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; sister, Victoria Armstrong Griffiths, Abbotsford, B.C. Canada; 3 nephews. At Cec's request there will be no memorial service following cremation.
ARMSTRONG, Edna, age 62, of 411 E. Magnolia, passed away at her residence, Monday, Oct. 9, (1961) following an extended illness. Mrs. Armstrong had resided in Bellingham for the past 30 years. She was employed at the Leopold Hotel for many years and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Survivors include 1 son, Donald Lewis of Wrangell, Alaska, 2 daughters, Mrs. John G. Brooks of this city and Mrs. Peter Pecarich of Blaine, 9 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 1:30 p.m. in St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
ARMSTRONG, Esther Ruth, age 77, of 2323 Queen St., passed away Sat. June 25, 1983. She is survived by her husband Cecil; 1 son, Floren Miller of Edmonds; 1 daughter, Norma Thompson of Puyallup; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Anna Pohl of Gothenburg, Nebraska. Mrs. Armstrong had been a Bellingham resident for the past 50 years. No services will be held. Cremation Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [b. June 10, 1906 Gothenburg, NE]
ARMSTRONG, Frances W., age 72 of 604 York St., passed away Thurs. May 29, 1980. Mrs. Armstrong was a life resident of this community and a member of Central Lutheran Church. She is survived by her son Loren R. Armstrong, City; 3 grandchildren; 1 brother, Grant Larson, City; 2 sisters, Mrs. Louise Spees and Mrs. Lillian Torgeson both of City. Services will be conducted Monday June 2, 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Leonard Ericksen officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
ARMSTRONG, Harold W. "Army", age 82 of 1320 Lakeway, passed away Sun. Dec. 21, 1980. A life resident of this community Mr. Armstrong was a retired security guard, a charter member of the Bellingham Golf & Country Club and had operated a restaurant in Bellingham for many years. He is survived by his wife Gladys; 2 daughters, Opal & husband Roscoe Phare of Seal Rock, Oregon and Camilla & husband Edward Riley of Vancouver, B.C.; 3 step-daughters; 1 step-son; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Fri. Dec. 26, 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, Pastor R. L. Christensen officiating. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [b. Jan. 12, 1898 B'ham]
ARMSTRONG, Hazel M., age 67, who resided at 2700 Meridian St., passed away in a local hospital on Monday, Feb. 23, (1959) following an extended illness. Mrs. Armstrong had resided in Bellingham since 1924 and was a member of the Lutheran Church. She leaves to survive two daughters, Mrs. Edith Solomon of Santa Ana, Calif., Mrs. Isabell Kruzich of Highland, Calif.; one son, Bruce A. of Bellingham; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Rev. E. M. Butenschoen will officiate at funeral services on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Cremation.
ARMSTRONG, Hertha L., age 53, who resided at 1690 Laurel Rd., passed away in a Seattle hospital Tuesday, May 22, (1962) following a brief illness. Mrs. Armstrong had resided in Bellingham for the past 39 years. She was a member of the Laurel Good Will Club, the Home Improvement Club and was very active in the 4-H Club. She leaves to survive her husband, Marshall J. at the family home; her daughter, Mrs. Loretta Holzberger of Fairfiled, Wash.; her mother, Mrs. Julia Hohensee of Bellingham; four sisters, Mrs. Alice Tenaglia and Mrs. Paula Norman of Bellingham, Mrs. Helma Muchowski of Vernon, B.C., and Mrs. Gertrude Tenaglia of Moses Lake, Wash.; two grandsons, also numerous nieces and nephews. Rev. S. H. Quiring of Seattle will officiate at funeral services on Friday, May 25, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
ARMSTRONG, Malcolm William died suddenly Friday July 8, 1977 a victim of an accident. He was born March 23, 1903 in Bellingham, Washington. He was a member of the Masters and Pilots Organization. Married Elizabeth Zimmermann in May 1, 1939. He was a well known farmer of the Lynden area for the past twenty-two years. He was a member of the Fairhaven Masonic Lodge, No. 73, Bellingham, also a member of the Laurel Grange. Survivors are wife, Elizabeth Armstrong; sons, Robert W. Armstrong & wife Phylis, Kurt M. Armstrong & wife Sharon; 4 grandchildren; sister, Ramona Bremmer and husband Lewis; brother, Robert Keith Armstrong & wife Lois; aunt, Esther McNutt & husband Walter; numerous nieces & nephews. At his request cremation and private arrangements have been made with the family.
ARMSTRONG, Margaret E. age 88, of 1200 Birchwood Ave. passed away Wednesday, July 7th, (1993). She had been a resident of Bellingham since 1916. She was a member of The First Christian Church & DAR. She is survived by her son Alfred & wife Willadine of Humptulips, WA; Daughter Jeanette & husband Galen Parker of Bellingham. Memorial services will be held Saturday July 10th at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church with Reverend Harry Baird officiating. Arrangements by Jerns-Leveck Funeral Chapel. [b. Sept. 7, 1904 Pe Ell, WA to Junius & Claudia Goodrich]
ARMSTRONG, Marshall J., age 79 of Bellingham, died Saturday, Dec. 3, (1988) in B'ham. He was born May 27, 1909 in Bellingham & was a life-time resident of the county. Mr. Armstrong was a retired shingle weaver & was employed for 28 yrs as a truck driver for Columbia Valley & Copeland Lumber. He was a member of Bellingham's Elks Lodge No. 194. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle of the family home; a daughter Loretta Holtzberger & husband John of Puyallup; 3 grandsons & 1 great-granddaughter; 5 step-children, Ilene Fenton of Custer, Dale Dwight of Mill Creek, WA, Floyd Dwight of Ferndale, Marlene Talman of Blaine, Lynda Ness of Blaine; 2 sisters, Lois Helstrom of Bothell, Wilma Sorrentino of Seattle; numerous nieces & nephews. Services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 6, 1 p.m. at Greenacres Funeral Home Chapel, Axton & NW Rds. [m. Mrytle Sept 3, 1965 Boise, ID]
ARMSTRONG, Mervin Robert, age 32, of 818 Kentucky, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, July 30, (1950) following an extended illness. Mr. Armstrong had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 26 years; he was a member of the Church of the Assumption, and a veteran of World War II. Surviving relatives include his wife, Myrtle; three daughters, Darlene, Edith and Zelda, and four sons, James, Vincent, Roger and Gregory, all at home; his father, Robert Armstrong, of Saskatchewan, Canada; his mother, Mrs. Hazel Armstrong, of Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Solomon of Garden Grove, Calif., and Mrs. Isobel Kruzich of Bellingham; a brother, Bruce, of Bellingham, and numerous other relatives. Rosary will be said Tuesday, August 1, at 7:30 p.m. within the Church of the Assumption. Requiem mass will be said Wednesday, August 2, at 9 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. John Horan officiating. Interment in the Lynden Cemetery under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home.
ARMSTRONG, Myrtle, age 64 who resided at 4000 Flynn Street, passed away in a local nursing home Sunday, March 14, 1982. She leaves to survive 4 sons, Vince Armstrong of Everson; Roger, Gregory & James of Seattle; 3 daughters, Edith Blakeway of Randle; Darlene Blurton of Seattle; Zelda Kennedy of Port Townsend; 2 brothers, Traverse Burdick of Naselle; & Henry Howe of Redmond; 2 sisters, Zelda Luby of California; & Sue Morris of Idaho; 15 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Services will be held Thursday, March 18 at 1 p.m. in Veroske Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [b. July 17, 1917 Polson, MT]
ARMSTRONG, Phyllis G. "Sunny" age 59, of Bothell passed away Wednesday, December 22, 1993. Born September 17, 1934 in Halstad, Minnesota to Roy and Alpha Sundseth, she was a member of Central Lutheran Church; member of Business Women's Assn. of Bellingham; employed at Pacific First Federal Savings and Loan for many years. Survived by her husband, Bill Armstrong; 2 daughters, Roxana and husband Dana Wilson of Bellingham, Tika and husband Blair Carter of Westminster, Colorado; mother, Alpha Haussler of Bellingham; brothers, Marlo and wife Charlene Sundseth of Bellingham, Mitchell and wife Winnie Sundseth of Newport, WA; sisters, Sylvia and husband Tommy Thomson, Rosemary and husband Norm Vigre, all of Bellingham; 2 granddaughters, Danayle and SaraJean Wilson; 2 grandsons, Jordan Wilson and Spencer Carter; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father, Roy Sundseth, step-father, Ted Haussler, sister, Ruth Nichols. Funeral service Monday, December 27, 1993, 1:00 p.m. Central Lutheran Church with Reverend Leonard C. Ericksen officiating. Burial Greenacres Memorial Park.
ARMSTRONG, Vera Forbes, 83, of 2629 Lummi View Drive, a retired elementary school teacher in the Ferndale School District, died Friday (July 7, 1989) at Sehome Convalescent Center, where she had been for only one day. A lifetime resident of Bellingham, she was born here Sept. 23, 1905. Her husband, Wallace Y. Armstrong, died Aug. 9, 1976 after a long illness. Mrs. Armstrong was active in the Washington Retired Teachers Association, the ladies auxiliary of the local machinists union, and the Eastern Star masonic order. Survivors include a nephew, Robert W. Armstrong of Bothell and a niece, Marlene Doyle of Everett, raised as Mrs. Armstrong's son and daughter; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Evelyn Monohon of Spokane, Lois Folmsbee of Bellingham and Doris Walton of Everett; and a brother, Owen Forbes of Everett. Private family services will be Saturday in Bellingham.
ARMSTRONG, Wallace Y., age 69 of Bellingham passed away Friday, August 27, (1976). He was born in Maple Falls and lived in Bellingham most of his life. Surviving are his wife, Vera Armstrong and daughter, Marlene Doyle of Everett; 1 sister, Mona Bremmer of Walla Walla; 2 brothers, Malcolm W. Armstrong of Lynden and Keith Armstrong of Anchorage, Alaska; nephews, R. W. "Bill" Armstrong of Bellingham and Kurt M. Armstrong of Lynden; 1 aunt, Esther McNutt of Seattle and grandchildren. Prior to retirement he worked as a business representative to Machinists Local 279, active until his death in local, state, civil and labor affairs. He was a charter member of the Bellingham DeMolay and was a member of Fairhaven Masonic Lodge No. 73, Scottish Rite Shriners, Whatcom County Planning Commission, State Machinists and Apprenticeships Councils, City and County Civil Service, Original Advisory Board Bellingham Technical School. Memorial services will be held at the Masonic Temple, 1101 State St., Bellingham, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1976.
ARMSTRONG, Walter S., age 73, of 405 E. Magnolia Street, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, March 29, (1951). Mr. Armstrong, a retired restaurant owner, was serving as Whatcom County constable at the time of his passing. He had resided here for the past 61 years and was a former city councilman. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 31; Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F. & A. M.; Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 56, Knights of Pythias; and he was a member and past exalted ruler of Bellingham Lodge No. 194, B. P. O. Elks. Surviving relatives are one son, Robert W. Armstrong, of Seattle; one grandson; one brother, Harold W., of this city; and one sister, Mrs. Helen Elliott, of Baker, Ore. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. W. Carl Calhoun and officers Bellingham Lodge No. 194, B. P. O. E., Saturday, March 31 at 3 p.m. Cremation.
ARMSTRONG, Willadine, a longtime Whatcom County resident, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2007, in Boise, ID. At her request there will be no services. Willadine was born March 4, 1931 to William and Gertrude Markwell in Auburn. She spent her early years living in and going to school in various logging camps and towns around Puget Sound. The family eventually settled in Bellingham and Willadine graduated from Bellingham High School in 1949. Willadine married Alfred Armstrong in Bellingham on Sept 5, 1953. They had three sons and lived in Glacier until moving to Lake Quinault in 1967. Following Al's retirement in 1983, they moved to the Humptulips area where she resided until shortly before her death. Willadine was a wonderful cook, enjoyed working in her yard, sewing, picking berries and, most of all, spending time with and taking care of her family. She was a homemaker most of her life, but also worked for several years in house-keeping at the Thunderbird Motel in Aberdeen. She is survived by her husband Al of Axford Prairie; sons Mark (Kerry Ann) of New Meadows, ID, and Brad of Forks; granddaughters Danielle Armstrong of Boise, ID; Claire (Jason) Bradford of Augusta, GA; sister Lois Himebaugh of Bellingham; brother Don Markwell of Bonney Lake; plus numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and son Kevin.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 May 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
ARMSTRONG, William James, age 83 passed away in a local hospital June 2, 1983. He had been a resident of Bellingham for the last 78 years and attended the First Christian Church. He was a former custodian for the Bellingham School District. He leaves to survive his wife, Margaret of Bellingham; 1 son, Alfred J. and wife, Welladine of Hoquaim; 1 daughter, Jeanette and husband, Galen Parker of Bellingham; 2 brothers, Arthur and Floyd Armstrong of Bellingham; 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Sunday, June 5, at 3:00 p.m. in the First Christian Church with Reverend Richard Talley officiating under the direction of Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.
ARNASON, Ena G., age 84, of 700 32nd St. passed away Fri. June 8, (1984). Mrs. Arnason had resided in Bellingham for the past 80 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Hal G. Sr. & a daughter Natalie Graham. She was a member of the Frye Club, the OES Maple Leaf Chapter, Bellingham Yacht Club and the Zenobia Club. She leaves to survive a son Hal G. Arnason Jr. of this city; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren & 3 great-great-grandchildren; 4 brothers, Kay, Harry, Walt & Jon Goodman; 2 sisters, June Ewing & Florence Ramsay, all of this city; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tues. June 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. John Langlitz officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. [b. May 6, 1900 Pembina County, ND]
ARNASON, Hal G., Sr., age 67, of 3039 Eldridge Ave., passed away Thursday, November 17, (1966). Mr. Arnason had resided in Whatcom County for the past 65 years and was a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F. & A. M., Scottish Rite Bodies, Nile Temple of the Shrine and was past president of the Northwest Shrine Club, Bellingham Central Lions Club, Bellingham Chamber of Commerce, Salvation Army Board, Bellingham Association of Insurance Agents, and Bellingham Board of Realtors. He leaves to survive his wife, Ena G., of the family home, 1 son, Hal G., Jr.; 1 daughter, Mrs. Natalie Graham, both of this city; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Olive Bauthues of Custer and Mrs. Mattie Lindquist of city; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, November 22 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. John Winn officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
ARNASON, Jonia, age 88, a long-time resident of Blaine, passed away at her home Tuesday morning, May 23, (1950) following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be conducted, Thursday, May 25, at 1:30 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with the Rev. A. E. Kristjannson officiating. Interment in the Blaine Cemetery.
ARNASON, Stephen, age 91, of Blaine, passed away Saturday, June 15, (1957) following a lingering illness. He was a resident of the Blaine Icelandic home at the time of his death and had lived at Blaine for the past 51 years. Surviving relatives include one son, Harold G. Arnason Sr., of Bellingham; two daughters, Mattie L. Lindquist of Bellingham and Olive E. Bauthes of Custer; eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Services have been scheduled for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with the Rev. Evan David officiating. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery.
ARNDT, Frank Leon, age 47, of 6075 Wiltshire Street, Vancouver, B.C., passed away in that city Saturday, March 17, (1951). Mr. Arndt had resided in Bellingham four years before moving to Vancouver nine years ago where he was employed as an accountant with the Puget Sound Pulp & Timber Company. Surviving relatives are his widow, Ruth E., and one daughter, Miss Jean Ruth Arndt, both of Vancouver, B.C., and one brother, J. A. Arndt, of Philadelphia, Pa. The remains will be received by the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where Christian Science services will be read Saturday, March 24, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.
ARNDT, Herbert C., age 48, of Rt. 1, Blaine, passed away in a local hospital Friday, January 28, (1972). A resident of Whatcom County for the past 1 1/2 years he served with the U.S. Navy during World War II and was employed by the Parsons construction Co. Surviving are his wife Marianne; a daughter, Kellie Jean; 4 brothers, Bill of Seattle, Milford of Clallam Bay, Vern of Marysville and Russ of Omak; 3 sisters, Bertha Moreau, Ellen O'Malley and Feeny Bains all of Seattle. Graveside funeral services will be held in the Floral Hills Cemetery, Lynwood Monday, January 31 at 1 p.m. under the direction of Veroske's Bellingham Funeral Chapel.
ARNDT, Ruth Esther, age 78, of 1320 Lakeway Dr., passed away Tues. Feb. 13, 1979. A resident of this community for 1 year, formerly of Pacific Grove, CA. She was a member of the Unitarian Church & is survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Jean Fowler of McKinleyville, CA, 2 grandsons: Brett & Scott Fowler. At her request no services will be held. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
ARNELL, Annie, age 95, of Everson, passed away at her home Friday, June 24, (1959). Mrs. Arnell was born in Wick, Sussex County, England. Mrs. Arnell had been a resident of Whatcom County since 1908. She is survived by two sons, Charles Arnell, Oceanside, Calif., Sam Arnell, of New Westminster, B.C.; four daughters, Mrs. Annie Gay and Mrs. John Boyd, both of West Vancouver, B.C., Mrs. L. H. Boyce, of Vancouver, B.C., and Mrs. Ivy Stratton of Everson; 17 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren. Private funeral services are being held in Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden, Monday, July 27, at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Neal Higbee officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
ARNESEN, Evelyn M., age 82, of 413 1/2 Front St., Lynden, passed away at her residence Thurs. Jan. 7, (1988). Mrs. Arnesen had resided in Whatcom County for the past 18 years; retired medical underwriter for Metropolitan Life. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and is survived by a daughter, Marguerite Arnesen of Mount Vernon; 4 grandchildren. Rosary will be said Sunday, Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Lynden. Mass will be Jan. 11, 10 a.m. St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Lynden. Burial will follow at Bayview Cemetery. Under the direction of Westford Funeral Home.
ARNESON, Anton, age 6_ years of Route 1, Lynden, passed away at his home Friday, Feb. 1, (1957) following a lingering illness. He has resided in the Lynden district for the past 13 years, and is survived by his wife, May; one son, Harold, of Lynden, one daughter, Gayle Rachinski of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; eight grandchildren; one brother, Malford of Chicago; six brothers and three sisters in Norway. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. from the Assembly of God Church in Lynden with Rev. Skaggs officiating. Interment in Lynden Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.
ARNESON, Harold, Pastor, age 83 of Lynden, went to be with his Lord on Friday, November 19, 2004. Visitation hours will be from 1 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Graveside services will be conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 10:15 a.m. in Monumenta Cemetery followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. in Word of Life Church in Lynden with Pastors George Smith and John Hagebush officiating. Harold was the son of Anton and May (Deaver) Arneson and was born in Kansas on November 22, 1920. He grew up in the Minot, North Dakota area and graduated from Northwestern Bible College in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was married to Laural Close in North Dakota on October 9, 1941. Harold was ordained in the Assemblies of God Church and with Laural pastored churches in the Glasgow, Montana area for many years. Harold would travel from church to church in his Aeronca aircraft and also hosted a radio show called the 'Eternal Life Hour'. In 1952 they moved their family to Lynden where Harold first worked in the construction industry and then in 1958 began growing strawberries, raspberries and other row crops. Following his retirement in 1982, he returned to full-time pasturing, including a time as pastor of the Lynden Assembly of God Church (now Word of Life Church). During the winter months Harold and Laural would travel to Arizona where he established an extensive non-denominational ministry to seniors. Pastor Arneson was a member of Word of Life Church in Lynden and enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling in their motorhome. He is survived by at home by his wife Laural; children Garth and wife Eve Arneson of Lynden, Bryon and wife Pam Arneson of Portland, OR, Marlin and wife Rosilyn Arneson of Lynden and LaDonna and husband Wendel Kruger of Olympia; seventeen grand and twelve great-grandchildren; sister Gayle and husband Frank Raney of Bellingham and numerous nieces and nephews. Services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Lynden
ARNESON, Laural, age 87 of Lynden, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. Born in Regina, Saskatchewan on November 29, 1919, she was the daughter of Clifford and Amelia (Holmes) Close. Laural grew up in Saskatchewan and following high school she attended Prairie Bible Institute in Saskatoon. Following graduation from Bible College, she became ordained with the Assemblies of God Church and did evangelistic work. She married J. Harold Arneson in Noonan, North Dakota on October 9, 1941 and they ministered in Montana prior to moving to Lynden in 1952. Harold and Laural operated a strawberry farm near Lynden and also continued their ministry in the Lynden area and also for many years in Arizona where they would spend their winters. She was a member of Word of Life Church in Lynden and enjoyed painting, especially lighthouses. Mrs. Arneson was preceded in death by her husband Harold and a brother Orval Close and is survived by her children Garth (Eve) Arneson of Lynden, Bryan (Pam) Arneson of Portland, OR., Marlin (Rosilyn) Arneson of Lynden and LaDonna (Wendell) Kruger of Olympia; seventeen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Visitation hours will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11, at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Graveside services will be conducted on Thursday, July 12, at 10:15 a.m. in Monumenta Cemetery in Lynden followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. in Word of Life Church, 1986 Main St., Lynden, with Rev. Wendell Kruger officiating.
ARNESON, May O., 85, formerly of 200 Grover St., Lynden, died Friday (Oct. 25, 1985) in Lynden. Born Jan. 8, 1900 in Sabetha, Kan., she married Anton Arneson in North Dakota. The couple moved to Lynden in 1943. Her husband died in 1957. Mrs. Arneson was a member of the Word of Life Church. Survivors include a son, Harold, formerly of Lynden; a daughter, Gayle Rainey, Lynden; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Word of Life Church, followed by burial in Lynden Cemetery. Gillies Funeral Home.
ARNETT, Donald W. Sr., age 62, of Everson passed away August 16, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. Don served in the U.S. Navy. He worked at Mt. Baker High School as the custodian for 28-1/2 years. Don loved yard work, working with wood and helping friends with projects. He is survived by son Donald Arnett Jr. of Everson; brothers David Arnett of Cleveland, TX, Dennis Arnett of Chiliwack, B.C.; sister Dixie Tilburg of Marion, NC, and four grandchildren, Justin, Audrea, Kyle and Tyler. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, August 21, 2006 at 1 p.m. at the Mt. Baker High School auditorium with Rev. Mike Arnett officiating. A potluck will follow he service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Aug 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.
ARNETT, Cliff James (James Temple), age 66, of 2114 Young Street, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, December 13, (1948). Mr. Arnett had resided in this community for the past two years and was a retired laundry operator. Surviving relatives are one son, Lee Temple in the U.S. Navy. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Dr. Robert T. McFarlane, Wednesday, December 15, at 1:30 p.m. Cremation.
ARNETT, Floyd Y., Jr. - Graveside military services for Mr. Floyd Y. Arnett, Jr., age 72, who died in Lynden on Thursday, Jan. 21, 1988, were conducted on Tuesday, Jan. 26, in the Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma, Calif. A retired motel manager, Mr. Arnett lived in California for many years before moving to Lynden in 1982. He had resided at the Christian Rest Home. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by three sons, Donald of Everson, David of Tacoma and Dennis of Nooksack; a daughter, Mrs. Dixie and husband Jerry Hulse of El Cajon, Calif. and twelve grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred in 1962. Local arrangements were under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden.
ARNETT, Jahue J., age 83, of Lopez Island, passed away in a local hospital, Sunday, January 11, (1948). Mr. Arnett had been a resident of that community for many years and leaves to survive his step-daughter, Mrs. Emerson McMallie, of Custer. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Dennis DeVore, pastor of the Custer Methodist Church, Friday, January 16. Cremation.
ARNETT, Marie Dorothy, age 84, of Bellingham, passed away Sunday, May 9, 1993. Born June 10, 1908 in Sykeston, North Dakota, she had been a Bellingham resident since 1923; member of First Congregational Church in Bellingham; Past Royal Matron Order of Amaranth #25; Past Worthy Matron Maple Leaf Chapter #58 O.E.S.; Member of Hatasu Temple #1, Daughters of Nile; Zenobia Club #2; Emblem Club #489. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Arnett, in 1987 and daughter, Juanita Pope in 1988. Survived by nieces, Donnette Hilton of Eagan, MN; Judi Nelson of Park Rapids, MN; Son-in-law, Kenneth Pope of Selah, WA; other nieces and nephews. Graveside service Wednesday, May 12, 1993, 10:30 a.m. Greenacres Memorial Park followed by memorial service at 2:00 p.m. First Congregational Church, with Reverend Cynthia Bauleke and Reverend Donel McClellan officiating. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
ARNETT, Robert E. - Funeral service for Robert E. "Bob" Arnett, age 81, of 2204 Humboldt St., will be Mon. Oct. 19, 1 p.m. First Congregational Church with Rev. Donel G. McClellan & Rev. Cynthia Bauleke officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park with Ritualistic Service by Past Exalted Rulers of BPO Elks, Bellingham Lodge No. 194, officiating. Mr. Arnett passed away Wed. Oct. 14, 1987. A Bellingham resident since 1919, he was a member of First Congregational Church of Bellingham; former Bellingham City Councilman for 8 years; member & past Exalted Ruler of BPO Elks No. 194; Past District Deputy BPOE; member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44 F & AM; member & Past Patron of Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58 Order of Eastern Star; Past Patron Order of Amaranth. He is survived by his wife Marie; daughter, Juanita & husband Kenneth Pope of Toppenish; sister, Gertrude & husband Delbert Hoehner of Walnut Creek, CA. [b. Jan. 20, 1906 Columbia, MO]
ARNGRIMSON, Elizabeth, age 76 of Blaine passed away Saturday, Feb. 10, (1962). She had been a resident of Blaine since 1943, moving from Saskatchewan. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Charles Brill of Seattle and Mrs. John Gudmundson of Saskatchewan; 2 brothers, John Peterson and Ole Peterson both of Blaine. Also 4 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. in the McKinney Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.
ARNGRIMSON, Sig, age 77, passed away Monday, Sept. 16, (1957) at a local hospital following a short illness. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth at home; two daughters, Mrs. Thorbjorg Gudmundson of Elfros, Sask., Mrs. Sophia Grill of Seattle; four grandchildren; one brother, Bjorn Arngrimson of Mosark, Sask.; one sister, Mrs. Lewis Bjarnson of Bellingham; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Sept. 19, at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine. Cremation.
ARNOLD, Avis A., age 79, of 2500 Queen Street, passed away in a local hospital, Wednesday, June 8, (1955). Mrs. Arnold had resided in this community for the past 65 years and leaves to survive one grandson, Jack Beal of Seattle; two granddaughters, Mrs. Vivian Crocker of Bellingham, and Mrs. Maxine Myers of Lyman; six great-grandchildren; one brother; one nephew, Louis Monette of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 10, at the Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home at 1 p.m. with the Elder H. D. Jeffries officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
ARNOLD, Elizabeth J., age 86, of 1817 Knox St., passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Nov. 20, (1958). Mrs. Arnold had resided in Seattle for 48 years and in Bellingham for the past four years and was a member of the First Christian Church in Seattle. Survivors are one son, Robert F. Arnold, of Seattle; one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Perkins, of Seattle; one grandson, Bob LeCocque, of Bellingham; one granddaughter, Mrs. Jeanette Lindell, of Seattle and three great-grandchildren. Private services were conducted at the Jones Funeral Home Friday, Nov. 21, at 1 p.m. Cremation.
ARNOLD, Hannah F., age 86, of 1111 Monroe Street, passed away in a local rest home Monday, December 11, (1950). Mrs. Arnold had been a resident of this community for the past 62 years, and leaves to survive, one brother, Stephen Holt, of Broadus, Mont., and Osgood Holt, of Oklahoma; nephews, Hale Rothwell and a great nephew, Norman Rothwell, both of Blaine, and one niece, Mrs. Charles E. Black, of Pleasure Point, Route No. 2, Renton. Private services were conducted from the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth by the Rev. Charles W. Muir, Thursday, December 14, at 4:30 p.m., followed by cremation. The remains will be placed in the Urn Garden at Bay View Cemetery.
ARNOLD, Herbert W., 70, of 7106 Tall Cedars Lane, Ferndale, died Monday, May 9, 1994, at his home. At his request no services will be held. Born Feb. 6, 1924, to Herbert I. and Mary Ellen Balley Arnold in Marion, Ohio, he attended high school in Caledonia, Ohio. Mr. Arnold served in the U. S. Marine Corps in the South Pacific during World War II. He married Kathleen Flaherty April 1, 1945, in Silverdale. Mr. Arnold was a sales representative in the lumber and building supply industry and retired after working in the Grays Harbor area. He was a past member of the American Legion and a member and past exulted ruler of Elks Lodge No. 1082 in Hoquiam. Mr. Arnold served on the Washington Elks Therapy Program, was a member of the AARP and a past member of the Marine Corps League. He enjoyed recreational vehicle traveling, golfing and fishing. Survivors include his wife of the family home; daughters Reenie Loreen, Christine Arnold and Patricia Hoffman, all of Bellingham; sons Herbert R. Arnold of Bellingham and Timothy Arnold of Foothill Ranch, Calif.; sister Mildred Underwood of Caledonia, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
ARNOLD, Jack, age 84, passed away at his home in Deming on March 18, 2005, the result of a stroke. Jack was born July 11, 1920 in Berkley, CA to John and Lucille (Paine) Arnold. He is survived by sons, Peter and Perry Arnold and daughter Trudy Arnold. Jack will be remembered by those who were family and friends in Burlington-Edison, Bellingham and Deming. At his request there will be no services. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium.
ARNOLD, Jewell L., 88, of 1509 E. Victor St., Bellingham, died Tuesday (March 14, 1989) in Bellingham. Mrs. Arnold was born July 27, 1901 in Marshal, Ark. She is survived by a sister, Leo Smyth, of Bellingham. Burial will take place in Oklahoma. Westford Funeral Home is handling local arrangements.
ARNOLD, Joseph G., age 69. Beloved husband of Pauline, Seattle; step-father of Mike Dickinson, Bellingham, Kay Fredette, Tempe, Arizona and Paula Porosky, Seattle; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; brother of Jack Arnold, Seattle; uncle of Jackson Arnold, Kent, WA. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Margaret Church, Seattle. Directed by Wiggen & Sons Mortuary. Interment Friday, 2:00 p.m. Greenacres Cemetery, Bellingham. [d. Oct. 25, 1983]
ARNOLD, Kenneth E. - Funeral services for Kenneth E. Arnold, age 76, of 7455 Birch Bay Drive, Blaine, will be Wednesday, August 2nd at 2 p.m. in the Custer United Methodist Church with Chaplain Lindsey Arnold, Capt. U.S. Army, officiating; cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Mr. Arnold had been a resident of Birch Bay since 1978. Prior to that he lived in Seattle where he was employed by Boeing for 40 yrs as a Buyer Supervisor. He was a member of the Custer United Methodist Church. Mr. Arnold leaves to survive his wife Jeanette of the family home; 1 son Capt. Lindsey Arnold and his wife Kerry of West Germany; 3 daughters, Mitzi Arnold of San Diego, CA; Becky and her husband Joe Brumley of Escondido, CA; Nikki Ford of Wichita, KS; 10 grandchildren & numerous other relatives. Moles Funeral Home. [d. July 29, 1989; b April 6, 1913 Kirkwood, MO]
ARNOLD, Lyla L., age 44 of 3017 Alderwood Ave. passed away Aug. 27, 1993. She has been a lifetime county resident. Lyla had been a loving and compassionate caregiver for seven years for Visiting Nurse Association. Survivors are her husband Sam Arnold and her son, Matt Haddox, all of Bellingham. Flowers may be sent to Woodlawn Cemetery where a private family graveside service will be held. Arrangements and services are under the direction of the Jerns Leveck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. [b. May 3, 1949 Ferndale to Lyle & Hilma Estes; m. Sam Arnold 1984]
ARNOLD, Marga, passed away in Belmont, CA Feb. 4, 1984. Beloved wife of Anatole Arnold (Belmont), loving sister of Mabel Smith, Leona Ward & Frances Holt of Bellingham, WA. She is also survived by numerous nieces & nephews. A student of the Infinate Way & member of the Church of Religious Science. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service Wed., 4 p.m. at Duggan's Carlmont Chapel. Cremation arrangements by Duggan's.
ARNOLD, Martha E. - Memorial services for Martha E. Arnold, age 91, of 3721 Dana St., will be Mon. Oct. 20, at 1 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with R. L. Christensen, Pastor, officiating. Cremation with inurnment in North Bergen, New Jersey. Mrs. Arnold passed away Oct. 16, 1986. She had been a resident of Bellingham since 1980 and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She is survived by 2 daughters, Doris & husband Thomas "Jack" Matthews of Bellingham, Elsie & Edwin O'Brien of Brevard, No. Carolina; 3 grandchildren, Michael Edwin O'Brien of Seattle, Lawrence O'Brien of Hartford, Conn., and David O'Brien of Boston, Mass. [b. March 25, 1895 Hoboken, N. J.]
ARNOLD, Myrtle L., age 63, who formerly resided in Spokane, Wash., passed away in a local hospital on Monday, March 6, (1961) following an extended illness. Mrs. Arnold had resided in Bellingham for the past three years and was a member of the Eastern Star of Spokane - the White Rose Chapter No. 230; also a member of the Daughters of the Nile of Spokane and the White Shrine of Jerusalem. She leaves to survive her daughter, Mrs. Luola Coleman of Torrance, Calif., her sister, Mrs. E. H. Sedene of California, and her brother, Lind Ayres of Ontario, also her sister-in-law, Mrs. Fay McKay of New Westminster. Rev. Allan G. Wood will conduct funeral services on Wednesday, March 8, at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home, followed by cremation.
ARNOLD, Pauline C., age 77, of 3115 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, died Monday, October 18, 1993 at St. Francis Extended Health Care. She was born October 2, 1916 in East Sound, WA to Jesse and Lena Cramer. Pauline graduated from Whatcom High School in 1934 and was an X-Ray Tech with St. Lukes Hospital for ten years. Preceded in death by her first husband Leo Dickinson in 1943, her second husband Joseph Arnold in 1983, and her son, Mike Dickinson in December 1992. Survived by two daughters, Kay Fredette of Tempe, Arizona and Paula Porosky of Seattle, WA; three sisters, Alma McArdle and Merle Baker, both of Bellingham and Thelma Clark of Navato, CA; 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.
ARNOLD, Robert F., age 57 of 2726 Alderwood Ave., passed away Saturday, Jan. 15, (1966). Mr. Arnold was a longtime resident of Seattle and had resided in Bellingham since March, and was a retired carpenter. He leaves to survive 1 daughter, Mrs. Janet Lindell of Seattle, 1 sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Perkins of Bellingham; 3 grandchildren. Private funeral services were held Monday afternoon followed by cremation under the direction of the Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.
ARNOLD, Wendell M., 86, 740 Chuckanut Dr. died Friday (May 10, 1974) after an extended illness. At his request no services will be conducted. Cremation arrangements by Veroske's Funeral Home. Mr. Arnold was a retired dentist and came to Bellingham from New York in 1964. Surviving is a son, Dr. John Arnold of Bellingham; a daughter, Mrs. Sue McAndrew of Orlando, Fla.; a brother, Kenneth Arnold of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and grandchildren, Robert, Kenneth and Phillip Arnold all of Bellingham.
ARNOTT, Cecily Reid - Memorial service for Cecily Reid Arnott, age 85, of 2710 Grove St., will be Fri. June 3, 10:30 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Cindy Bauleke, First Congregational Church officiating. Cremation Greenacres Crematorium. Mrs. Arnott passed away Sun. May 29, 1988. A Bellingham resident for 70 years, she was a member of First Congregational Church; Maple Leaf Chapter No. 58 O.E.S.; Bellingham Court No. 25 Order of Amaranth and is survived by her husband Sidney Arnott of City; daughter, Margaret Jean & husband Richard Simmons; 2 grandchildren, Megan & Sarah Simmons, all of Edmonds.
ARNOTT, Edna G., age 88 of 1801 Lakeway Drive passed away in a local hospital, Friday, March 18, 1983. She had been a life time resident of Bellingham; attended the Garden Street Methodist Church; and belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star, No. 17, Sehome Chapter. She leaves to survive 1 sister, Inez Aldrich of Everett; 1 nephew, M. J. Brooks of Bellingham; 4 nieces, Enid Corbin of Anacortes; Marian Caufman of Bellingham; Peggy Todd of Bellingham; Mary Jane Miquel of Phoenix, Arizona. Graveside committal of cremains will be held Thursday, March 24 at 3 p.m. in Bay View Cemetery under the direction of Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
ARNOTT, Frances M. - Graveside services for Frances M. Arnott, age 65 of 2418 Franklin St., will be Wed. Nov. 25, 10:30 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Arnott passed away Thurs. Nov. 19, 1981. She is survived by her husband Lloyd K.; 4 sons, Melvin F. Arnott of Long Beach, Calif., Eugene K. & wife Audrey Arnott of Buena Park, Calif., Kenneth L. Arnott, William A. & wife Sheila Arnott, all of City; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Ellen Gorrell of Tacoma. Mrs. Arnott had been a lifetime resident of this community. Jones Funeral Home. [b. April 8, 1916 Stanwood]
ARNOTT, George E., age 81 of 1801 Lakeway Dr., passed away in a local rest home Sun. April 15, 1979. A lifetime resident of B'ham. He was a retired iron worker. He was a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge, No. 44, F & A.M. Past patron of Sehome Chapter No. 17, O.E.S. and a member of the York Rite Bodies. Surviving are his wife Edna, a brother Sidney, his sister Hazel Grub all of B'ham. A niece, Margaret Simmons of Edmonds. At his request no services will be held. Cremation under the direction of the Veroske-Jerns Funeral Home.
ARNOTT, Lloyd K. - Graveside service for Lloyd K. Arnott, age 71, of 2418 Franklin St., will be Thurs. Oct. 10, 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery with Rev. David Linehan, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, officiating. Mr. Arnott passed away Sat. Oct. 5, 1985. A lifetime resident of Whatcom County, he was a member of Plumbers & Steamfitters Union No. 40 and is survived by 4 sons, Melvin Arnott of Long Beach, Calif., Eugene Arnott of Buena, Calif., Kenneth Arnott of Ferndale and William Arnott of Tacoma; 9 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; sisters, Hazel Pearson, Maxine Doyle & Irene Meyers. Jones Funeral Home. [b. Nov. 8, 1913 Nooksack]
ARNOTT, Rebecca, 73, of 1632 James St., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Feb. 7, (1960). Mrs. Arnott had resided in Bellingham her entire life; was a member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors are her husband, William Arnott, at home; one son, Lloyd, of Bellingham; three daughters, Mrs. Irene Myers, of Wickersham, Mrs. Hazel Pearson, of RFD No. 3, Bellingham and Mrs. Maxine Plumb, of Reno, Nevada; 10 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; one brother, Elmer Hanna, of Tacoma; one sister, Mrs. Morris Watkine, of Santa Monica, Cal. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor Donald W. Taylor, Friday, Feb. 12, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.
ARNOTT, Sarah K., age 86, of 2206 James Street, passed away at a local hospital Tuesday, Jan. 26, (1954) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Arnott had resided in Bellingham for the past 67 years, was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, member of the Mothers Club of World War I. She is survived by 3 sons, William C. of Seattle, George E. and Sidney A., both of this city; one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Grub of North Palm Springs, Calif.; one granddaughter, Margaret Jean Arnott of this city, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Jan. 28, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Harold E. Penhalurick, pastor, officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.
ARNOTT, Sidney A. died Wednesday, March 12, 1997, in Lynnwood. He was 93. No service will be held. Mr. Arnott lived most of his life in Bellingham. A pipefitter for more than 60 years, he worked at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard during World War II and then on the construction of the Hanford Nuclear Reserve and the Wanapum and Priest rivers dam on the Columbia River. He was a lead fitter on the Cherry Point and Anacortes refinery projects. Mr. Arnott was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 151, Bellingham Order of the Amaranth and York Rite, and a 55-year member of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 40. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cecily. Survivors include daughter Margaret Jean Simmons of Edmonds and two grandchildren.
ARNOTT, Stella, age 62 years, of 1312 Lincoln Street, passed away at a local hospital, Monday, July 19, (1948) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Arnott had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 50 years and was a member of the Calvary Pentecostal Church. Surviving relatives include one daughter, Mrs. Stella Martin, and two grandchildren, Robert W. and Jack C., all of the city. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 23, at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with Rev. Elsie E. Johnson, pastor of the Calvary Pentecostal Church officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery.
ARNOTT, William C., age 70 of 1509 E. Victor passed away in a local hospital Sunday October 1, (1961). He had resided in this community for the past 45 years. He was a retired Boilermaker, a veteran of World War I, a member of the Boilermakers Union No. 104. He leaves to survive 2 brothers, George and Sidney A. both of this city, one sister Mrs. Harry J. Grub of Lummi Island, 1 niece Mrs. Margaret Arnott of this city. Private family services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Arthur Bezanson officiating. Cremation.
ARNQUIST, John L., age 67, of Lynnwood, died April 19, 1987. He was a retired supervisor with the Boeing Company and is survived by his wife, Helen; son, John (Wendy) Arnquist of Spokane; daughters, Susan (Fred) Van Jentzen of Granite Falls, Kathy (Bruce) Ernst of Bellingham, Margaret (Darrel) Rutledge of Seattle; 14 grandchildren; sisters, Edith Johnson & Margaret Olson, both of Minnesota. In keeping with his wishes, no services were held.
ARNSTAD, Louie, age 84, of Rt. 2, Ferndale, passed away Saturday, November 22, (1952) following an extended illness. Mr. Arnstad had been a resident of the Ferndale community for the past 35 years and was a member of the Lutheran Free Church of Ferndale. He is survived by one brother, John, of Grand Forks, North Dakota. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 26, at 1 p.m. within the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale with Rev. Sylvester Rue officiating. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery.
ARNTZEN, Alice Marie, 66, 4153 Patos Drive, Ferndale, passed away in a Bellingham Rest Home Jan. 25, (1973) following an extended illness. Born in Custer, she grew up in Whatcom County and had made her home in Marysville for 14 years prior to returning to Whatcom County. Mrs. Arntzen was a member of Ferndale Triumph Lutheran Church, Fidelity Grange No. 206, Seventh Degree member; and the North Bellingham Improvement Club. Surviving are her husband, Gerald, at the family home; son Wendell of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada; brother, George Bruland, Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Carl Matson and Mrs. George Sundahl, both of Mesa, Ariz.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Veroske's Funeral Home Monday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. J. G. Erickson officiating. Burial followed in Greenacres Memorial Park.
ARNTZEN, George H., age 79, formerly of Bellingham, passed away in a Seattle hospital Wednesday, Aug. 20, (1957). Mr. Arntzen had lived in Bellingham for 40 years before moving to San Clemente, Calif., 10 years ago, and then moving to Marysville three weeks ago. Mr. Arntzen was a cabinet maker with Western Woodworking Co. for many years and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Surviving relatives include a daughter, Mrs. Stanley Williams of Renton; a son, Gerald of Marysville; three grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Olga Flengstead of Long Beach, Calif. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Canon E. B. Smith, Monday, Aug. 25, at 1 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.
ARNTZEN, Gerald V., age 66, of 4153 Patos Dr., Ferndale, passed away at home Monday, Jan. 7, (1974). He was a member of the Triumph Lutheran Church of Ferndale, Fidelity Grange No. 206 and the South Bellingham Community Improvement Club. Mr. Arntzen lived in Marysville for 14 years prior to returning to Whatcom County four years ago. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice in January of 1973. He is survived by 1 son, Wendell Arntzen of Ontario, Canada; 1 sister, Mrs. Stanley Williams of Renton, Wn.; 4 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 11, at 2 p.m. in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel, with the Rev. J. G. Erickson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
ARNTZEN, Harold - Visitation for Harold Arntzen of Everson will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Greenacres Funeral Home near Ferndale. A funeral service and burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park near Ferndale, with the Revs. Wayne Bottlinger and William Ludwig officiating. Mr. Arntzen died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, at his home. He was 89. Born Feb. 16, 1911, to John and Dora (Hansen) Arntzen in Whitehorn, near Ferndale, he was a lifetime Whatcom County resident. Mr. Arntzen farmed with his parents and worked for the Whatcom County Road Department. He retired in 1976. He enjoyed traveling and attended several tours organized by the Osmond Brothers for people with hearing loss. He also traveled to Norway with two of his sons. His son Peter Arntzen and sisters Hester Haugen and Beulah Hart died previously. Survivors include sons Donald and Ronald Arntzen, both of Bellingham, Dennis Arntzen of Ferndale, Jack Arntzen of Everson, and Dale Arntzen of Lynnwood; sister June Grinton of Anacortes; daughters Corky Coury of Lynnwood, Sally Wilkins of Tacoma, Becky Helmstadt of Oregon City, Ore., and Sherry Carman of Hillsboro, Ore.; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives.
ARNTZEN, Peter L., age 49, passed away, Saturday, Sept. 17, 1994, as a result of lung cancer. A lifetime resident of Whatcom County, he was born Feb. 15, 1945 in Bellingham to Harold and Wanda (Hatton) Arntzen. He loved to dance and go bowling; served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era and was employed as a warehouse supervisor. He is survived by his parents, Harold Arntzen of Blaine and Wanda Goodwin of Bremerton; two sons, Tony Arntzen of Ferndale and Brian Arntzen of Bellingham; daughter, Marie Arntzen of Ferndale; five brothers, Don, Ron, Dennis, Jack and Dale; four sisters, Corky, Sally, Becky, and Sherry; twin granddaughters and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 22, 2:30 p.m. in Greenacres Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Wayne C. Bottlinger officiating. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.
ARRINGTON, Emelyne I., age 83, formerly of 2207 King St., passed away in a local hospital on Wednesday, Aug. 29, (1962). Mrs. Arrington was a 62-year resident of this community; a member of the Methodist Church, and past noble grand of the Holly Rebekah Lodge, of which she had been a member for the past 60 years. Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Lydia Summers, Marysville, and nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Raymond Olden, Bellingham, Leo and Gilbert Iverson and Leonard Ebe of Custer. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Ray S. Wagoner and officers of the Holly Rebekah Lodge on Friday, Aug. 31, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Bay View.
ARRINGTON, Beatrice M., 80, 6156 Aldrich Rd., Ferndale, WA passed away January 6, 1992. She was born October 27, 1911 in Ontario to Percival and Annie Gorleycand moved to Whatcom County 60 years ago. She was a member of the Ferndale Jesus Christ Church of Latter Day Saints. She loved to travel and fish. Survivors are her two sons Jim and wife Mary Arrington of Marysville and Clinton and Darlene Arrington of Pt. Alice, Alaska; daughter Arlene and husband Ted Wight of Ferndale; two brothers, Roy and Susie Gorley of Grays River, WA and Harry and Sally Gorley of Cathlamet, OR; sister Gracie Conrad of Skamokawa, WA; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 1992 at Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements and services under the direction of Jerns Leveck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. [m. George Arrington in 1930 in Port Townsend]
ARRINGTON, George, age 73 who resided at 1214 Deer Creek Dr., Ferndale, passed away in a local nursing home Wed. Nov. 25, 1981. He was a retired logger & carpenter & had been a 50 year resident of Whatcom Co. He was a member of the Carpenters Local 756. He leaves to survive his wife, Beatrice; 2 sons, James of Snohomish & Clinton of North Bend; 1 daughter, Arelene (sic) Wight, Ferndale; 5 sisters, Nettie Spitzner & Ada Spitzner both of Chehalis, Jessie Arrington, Cordie Arrington, both of PeEll, Wash., Betty Arrington of Chehalis; 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Fri. Nov. 27 at 10 a.m. in Enterprise Cemetery with Bishop John Eastman officiating. Under the direction of Veroske Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
ARSETH, Oskar N., age 86 of 1303 1/2 Commercial St. passed away March 28, 1980. He was born June 16, 1893 in Norway, and was a member of the Senior Citizens Center. He came to America in 1909 where he lived in the Seattle area for many years. He was a fisherman and has been a resident of B'ham for the past 25 years. He is survived by 1 brother and 1 sister both of Norway and many friends in B'ham. Inurnment services will be held Tues., April 1 at 1 p.m. at Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
ARTHUR, Caroline, age 64 of 2514 Huron Street, passed away Tuesday, December 15, (1964) in a local hospital. She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past four years, and of Whatcom County for 21 years previously. She was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church, Altar Society and VFW Auxiliary Post, No. 3685, Laurel. Mrs. Arthur is survived by her husband, Delbert J.; one son, Delano, of Newman, Cal.; one daughter, Mrs. Carmen Oelceg (sic) of Bellingham; four grandchildren; two brothers, Daniel Ball of Pocatello, Idaho, and John Ball of China Lake, Calif.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Nellie Bischoff of Blackfoot, Idaho, and Mrs. Helen LaBass of Turlock, California. Rosary will be said at 8 p.m. Sunday, December 20 in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held in the Church of the Assumption, Monday, December 21 at 9:30 a.m., Father Hanley officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery.
ARTHUR, Delbert J., 96, a founder of the first VFW post in Whatcom County, died Sunday (Dec. 4, 1988) in Bellingham after a short illness. After serving in U.S. Navy submarines during World War I and working in a defense plant producing aircraft during World War II, Mr. Arthur helped to establish VFW Post 9307 in Lynden, where he was a lifetime member. Mr. Arthur was born March 6, 1892 in Waukesha, Wis., but he was raised on a cattle ranch near Longmont, Colo., where he became an outstanding horseman and developed interests in farming and agriculture. He moved to Whatcom County in 1929 and settled on a farm in Everson. In 1934 he moved to Southern California, where he worked in a defense plant during World War II. In 1950 Mr. Arthur returned to Whatcom County, where he operated a strawberry and poultry farm. Mr. Arthur contributed a barrage of letters to the editor of The Bellingham Herald, which resulted in the establishment of a flag pole and garden in Bayview Cemetery. Survivors include a son, Delano Arthur of Tacoma; a daughter, Carmine Delceg, and her husband, Ronald Delceg, of Bellingham; seven grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Mr. Arthur's wife, Caroline, died in 1964. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel. A requiem mass will be celebrated at noon Thursday in the Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Mario Blanko officiating. Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery.
ARTHUR, Donald F., age 68, 1509 E. Victor Street passed away in a local nursing home Monday, September 30th. Mr. Arthur was advertising manager for The Bellingham Herald prior to retiring; was a member of the First Presbyterian Church; Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F. & A. M.; Scottish Rite Bodies, and the Bellingham Kiwanis Club. Surviving is a brother, Arthur, in Detroit, Michigan. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Arthur Bezanson Wednesday, October 2 at 3 p.m. Cremation will follow.
ARTHUR, Mary Katherine, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delano J. Arthur who reside at 1114 Alabama, passed away Thursday, June 20, (1963). She leaves to survive besides her parents, 1 brother, David James and 1 sister, Elizabeth Jane all at the family home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert J. Arthur; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Macmillan all of Bellingham. Mary Katherine was a member of the Church of Assumption. Father Gregory O.S.B. will conduct graveside services in Babyland in Bayview Cemetery Friday June 21 at 3:30 p.m. under the direction of the Bingham-Jerns Funeral Home.
ARTHUR, Rosina T., 62, of 308 West Champion, passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, Jan. 21, (1957). Mrs. Arthur had been a resident of this community the past 12 years; was a member of the First Presbyterian Church; Sehome Chapter No. 17, O.E.S. and Zenobia Daughters of the Nile. Surviving relatives include the husband, Donald F. at the family home and two brothers, Oliver Tuttle of Colville, Wash., and Orland Tuttle of Washington City, Calif. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Harold K. Lawrence, Thursday, Jan. 23, at 3 p.m. Cremation.
ARTHUR, Tereasa Ann, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delano J. Arthur of 2923 McLeod Road, passed away in a local hospital Sunday, July 17, (1960). Besides her parents, she leaves to survive, one brother, David, at the family home; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McMillan, city, and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert J. Arthur of Rt. No. 2, Lynden. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, July 19, at 10:30 a.m. in Babyland, Calvary Cemetery, Seattle, under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.
ARTHURS, Ethel - Graveside service for Ethel Arthurs, age 92, formerly of Bellingham will be Monday, June 25, 11 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Arthurs passed away Wednesday, June 20, 1984. A member of Order of Eastern Star, and Bellingham resident from 1293 to 1983, she is survived by 1 son, R. C. Arthurs; 2 daughters, Shirley M. Wise of Bellevue; Catherine E. Davis of Palm Desert, California; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. [b. Aug. 12, 1892 Canada]
ARTHURS, Ervine Russell, age 71, of 2406 Utter St., passed away in a local hospital Friday, Nov. 14, (1958). Mr. Arthurs had resided in this community for the past 35 years and was a retired carpenter. Deceased was a member of the First Baptist Church; the Carpenters & Joiners Union, Local No. 756; the Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge No. 493. Survivors are the widow, Ethel, at home; one son, Clifford, of Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Wise, of Seattle, and Mrs. Catherine Davis, of Anacortes; three grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Catherine McNeil, of Ottawa; Mrs. William Hurd, of Troy, N.Y.; Mrs. Phoebe Cummings, of Vancouver, B.C.; Mrs. C. C. Dent and Mrs. Will Cochran, both of Ottawa, Canada; one brother, Sam Arthurs, of Ottawa; also several nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. James B. Hughes Monday, Nov. 17, at 11:30 a.m. Cremation.
ARTZ, Roy W., age 63, Blaine, passed away at the Icelandic Old Folks Home in Blaine Tuesday, July 21, (1964) following an extended illness. Mr. Artz was a 33 year resident of Blaine. Survivors include 1 son, Brenton serving with the U.S. Navy at National City, California; 1 daughter, Mrs. Charles McNallie, Mt. Vernon; 1 stepdaughter, Mrs. Margaret Paulus, Bremerton and 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the McKinney Funeral Home with Rev. William Graff officiating. Committal will follow in the Haynie Cemetery.

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