WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     BI - BJ

BIBBINS, George William, age 69, of 221 E. Holly, passed away at a local hospital Monday, June 14, (1954) following a short illness. Mr. Bibbins had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 40 years and was a member of the Church of Truth. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Bibbins at home. Private family services will be conducted Thursday, June 17, at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Dr. Margaret Whitney Kupfer, pastor, officiating, followed by cremation.

BIBLE, Frank O., age 87, of 309 Rose Street, passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, Dec. 27, (1955). Mr. Bible had resided in this community for the past 21 years and was a retired landscape architect. He was a member of the Methodist Church and leaves to survive his widow, Harriet A. Bible at home; one son, Robert L. Bible of Kodiak, Alaska; one sister, Mrs. George W. Davies of N. Freedom, Wis.; one brother, Dr. Walter Bible of Lime Ridge, Wis., and numerous nephews and nieces including Mrs. Carl Walters of Yakima. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Harold E. Penhalurick Thursday, Dec. 29, at 10 a.m. Final resting place Sedro Woolley Cemetery.

BICE, Alden N., 68, of Seattle, a Ferndale pioneer and player of Al's Old Calliope, died Wednesday (July 1, 1981) in Seattle of a heart attack. He was born March 29, 1913, in Ferndale. His father was one of the first doctors in the Ferndale area. He performed at the Old settlers Parade and at local business openings and festivals all over the state. He was a member of Seattle Musicians Union 76 and was the musician for several Masonic organizations in Seattle. He was a member of Tyee Lodge 115, F&AM; Nile Temple of the Shrine and Scottish Rite Bodies. He was a ham radio operator and is now Silent Key K7JZT. He is survived by his wife Irene, a daughter, two sons, a sister, two grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Masonic memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Bleitz Funeral Home in Seattle's Fremont district.

BICE, Frank E., age 78 years, a pioneer resident of Blaine passed away Thursday, April 26, (1956) in a local hospital. He leaves to survive one daughter, Mrs. Leota Jones of Blaine, and one son, Ralph Bice of Seattle, two granddaughters, Elizabeth Jones of Blaine and Carolyn Cook of Seattle, two sisters, Mrs. Olive Bainter and Mrs. Edith Eckrem, both of Blaine; three brothers, George and Bert, both of Custer and William of Rt. 2, Blaine. Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted in the McKinney Funeral Home at Blaine, Monday, April 30 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Clarence Lund officiating. Graveside services will be held at Enterprise Cemetery by the Kulshan Masonic Lodge No. 186.

BICE, Ora, age 68, passed away Saturday, August 18, (1951) at Sedro Woolley following a lingering illness. Mrs. Bice was formerly a Bellingham resident. Surviving relatives include on daughter, Mrs. Opal Hudson, of Bothell; one son, Lloyd Bice, of Seattle; four sisters, Mrs. Otto Hoier, of Blaine, Mrs. Pearl Moon of Blaine, Miss Allie Wyrick of Blaine and Mrs. Edna Duranceau of Anacortes; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the chapel of the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine with the Rev. Frank Thompson of National, Wash., officiating. Interment, Blaine Cemetery.

BICE, Susan G. Bice, age 84, of 1011 School Rd., Ferndale, passed away in a local hospital Sun., Dec. 25, (1977). She had been a resident of the Blaine and Whatcom Co. area since 1916. Survivors include a step son, Lloyd Bice of Seattle; a step daughter, Opal Hudson of Fenton; also numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in Veroskes McKinney Funeral Home, Thurs., Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Julia Brand officiating. Burial in the Enterprise Cemetery.

BICE, William R., age 79 of 8362 Portal Way, Blaine, died January 13, 1981 at Stafholt Nursing Home. He was born January 21, 1901 near Blaine [in Custer] and lived all his life on the farm that his parents homesteaded. Before his retirement, he spent many summers in Alaska as a cook and a baker for the Pacific American Fisheries. In later years he raised strawberries. He was also active playing drums for the Jet Star Band at the Ferndale Senior Center. Surviving are his wife Edna; 1 son, Raymond Bice of Homer, Alaska; 4 daughters, Rosalie Martin of Bellingham; Dolores Clark of Seattle; Marlene Korenek of Vashon; Lorelie Jensen of Snohomish; 7 grandchildren; 2 great granddaughters. Private graveside services will be conducted under the direction of Moles Funeral Home at Enterprise Cemetery. Visitation at Moles Funeral Home Thursday, January 15 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

BICKFORD, Lyle M., former teacher and musician, died August 12, 2005. He was born in Swan River, Manitoba, Canada to Vern and Olga Bickford, March 7, 1919, he was 86. After living in Pelly, Sask. and Vancouver, B.C., he completed High School in Greenfield, Iowa. He served in the U. S. Navy for six years as a Radioman. Upon his return, he started college in Bellingham and resumed studying piano. He met his future wife at the piano teacher's studio. On August 23, 1947, he married Cheryl M. Smith in Bellingham. He received his B. A. and M. A. in Education from WWU and taught in Ocosta, WA. He also taught in the Shoreline School District. His love of history, led him to also receive an M. A. Degree from U. W. Music was another important part of his life and he has loved all types of music. He was editor of the Musicians Paper and a life time member of Local 76. Member and "Scribe" of the North Seattle Exchange Club. Prior to his stroke he played in a Dixieland Jazz Band and a Big Band Symphonic Swing. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Cheryl M. Bickford and two sisters Ruby Bodine, Laguna Woods, CA and Doreen Collins, Roseville, CA and and an aunt Irma Bickford, Greenfield, Iowa. A special thanks to Fred and Jane at the Davidson Family Home Living in Mountlake Terrace. No services will be held.

BICKHART, Bertha Flint, age 60 of 421 E. Maple St., passed away Nov. 17, (1975). Mrs. Bickhart had been a resident of this community for the past 40 years. Surviving daughters, Mrs. Jean Bannister of Bellingham and Mrs. Alison Thams of Springdale, Wash.; 1 son, Charles A. Flint of Spokane, 11 grandchildren; 5 brothers, Fred and Lloyd Thorsteinson of Vancouver, B.C., Herman Thorsteinson of Vancouver Island, Harold Thorsteinson of San Jose, Calif., and Eugene Thorsteinson of Penticton, B.C., and numerous other relatives. Funeral services Friday, Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. Jones Funeral Home. Interment Haynie Cemetery.

BICKING, Alice G., age 64, of Lummi Island, passed away in a local hospital, Sunday, Sept. 10, (1950). Mrs. Bicking had been a resident of the island for the past 14 years and was a member of the Episcopal Church and Lummi Island Grange. Surviving relatives are her husband, Charles R. Sr., at home; one son, Charles R. Jr. of Seattle; four daughters, Mrs. Jack Thornton and Mrs. Robert T. Jordan, both of Bothell, Mrs. Cecil Goring of Kirkland, and Mrs. Charles A. Gerrald of Seattle; three grandchildren; one brother, William Bair of Houston, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. Max Robb of Minneapolis, Minn., and Mrs. H. Hollistine, also of Minneapolis. Private services were conducted from the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth Monday, Sept. 11, at 1:00 p.m. Cremation.

BICKNELL, Lola, of 2128A North Shore Rd., passed away in a local hospital Thursday September 10, (1964) following a short illness. She had been a resident for the past 22 years and was a well known retired businesswoman. She was a member of the Silver Beach Community Church, the Women's Bible Class of The Firs, and the Businesswomen's Club. Survived by a sister, Mrs. Grace Schoen of Lenora, Kansas, a brother George R. Bicknell of Leawood, Kansas; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, September 11 at 7 p.m. within The Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. George Ackley, pastor, officiating, assisted by Doug Anderson. Cremation.

BICKNER, Charles W., age 67 of Ferndale, passed away Aug. 5, (1966). Survived by wife, Maude, three daughters, two sons, mother, Mrs. Nellie Bickner of Vangard, Sask. Funeral services Wednesday, Aug. 10, 10:30 a.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel, Rev. John Haygood officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

BIDDISON, Albert of Custer died at home Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1996. He was 72. A private service will be held. Burial will be in Enterprise Cemetery. Born Dec. 5, 1924, to Charles and Clara Caster Biddison in Weldon, Iowa, he lived in Kennewick before moving to Whatcom County one year ago. Mr. Biddison served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Survivors include daughter Rita Graham of Portland, Ore.; son Larry Biddison of Portland; sisters Anna Yost of Ferndale and Ruth Creasey of Custer; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.

BIDDLE, Shirley P., age 58 of 1412 E. Maryland St., passed away Sunday, May 8, (1977). Mrs. Biddle was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Seattle, a resident of this community for the past 5 years and owner of Welcome Inn & Flame Taverns. Surviving husband, Quentin; 1 son, Jerry, City; sister, Mrs. Arleen Shand, Seattle; 4 grandchildren, Troy and Angel Biddle, City, Mark and Todd Magnusson of Mount Lake Terrace; niece Shirley Ann Belanger, Seattle; nephews, Ronald Shand in Alaska and Alan Shand, Seattle. Services Thursday, May 12, 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Lewin Clefisch officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery.

BIDDLE, Quentin Royce William, age 79, of Ferndale, WA, passed away January 20, 1998 at his home. Mr. Biddle, known as Bill or Sweet William sometimes, was born July 28, 1918, in Havre, Montana, to Tunis and Vera Biddle. Bill was excellent in sports; for two years in a row, he received the Seattle Community League Outstanding Football Player award. He served in the Army and received the Victory medal, American Theater Service medal, European-African Middle East Service Medal, Good Conduct medal, and Army of Occupation medal (Germany). After the army, Mr. Biddle had a little grocery store in Seattle for a couple of years. He sold the grocery store and moved back to Northville, Michigan, where he owned and operated the Northville Bus Line for 10 years. He then moved to Edmonds, WA, and fished on the King Crab boat "Trinity", of which he was part-owner. In 1967, he bought the Flame Tavern in Bellingham, moved here and then bought the Welcome Inn Tavern. He operated them both for 20 years before retiring in 1987. Mr. Biddle was a member of the American Legion Post #86 in Blaine. He loved playing bingo, playing cards, and anything to do with sports. Survivors include Melba Owens of the family home; son Jerry Biddle of Blaine; grandson Troy Biddle of Vancouver, WA; granddaughter Angelina Biddle of Bellingham; great-grandson Jordon Biddle; great-granddaughter Andrea Biddle; and many children he helped and loved throughout his life. Visitation will be Thursday, January 22, 1998, from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, January 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A Service of Remembrance will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 23, 1998, at Jones-Moles Funeral Home, 2465 Lakeway Drive at Yew Street. A graveside service at Bayview Cemetery will follow and a get-together at the Whatcom Room at Jones-Moles.

BIDDLECOME, Flora. Funeral services for Mrs. Flora Biddlecome, 74, who passed away Friday (April 24, 1942) in a Bellingham hospital, will be conducted in the Ferndale Baptist church Tuesday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. C. C. Hovda. Mrs. Biddlecome is survived by her husband, John, Ferndale; three sons, Howard, of Anacortes, Homer, of Sommerville, N.J., and Bert, in the U.S. navy; and one daughter, Mrs. Flora Murray, of Bellingham.

BIDLACK, Elizabeth, age 79, resided at 1303 Eleventh Street, passed away in a Seattle hospital Sunday, Mar. 15, (1953) after a lingering illness. Mrs. Bidlack was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church and had resided in Bellingham for the past 35 years. She is survived by one son, Fred Heff, Seattle, and one daughter, Mrs. Mabel Buhl, Seattle. Also one brother, Frank Giles, of Minnesota, and four grandchildren. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Daniel Taylor on Thursday, March 19, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

BIDLACK, George L., age 67 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Elizabeth Bidlack, 1303 Eleventh Street, passed away Sunday, July 29, (1945) after a brief illness. Mr. Bidlack had been a resident of Bellingham for the past forty years and was a retired mill worker. Beside the widow he is survived by two step-sons, Wayne Hess, Anacortes, Fred Hess, of Seattle; one step-daughter, Mrs. W. G. Buhl, Seattle; one sister, Mrs. Bess Rafter, also of Seattle, and four grandchildren. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 1 at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Ray Leslie Smith. Interment, Bay View.

BIEHLE, Arthur, age 66, of Everson, passed away in a Bellingham hospital, Thursday, February 16, (1950) following a lingering illness. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Levi Phawitz [Prawitz], of Bellingham; two brothers, Paul of Everson, Route 2, and Otto, of Everson, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted Saturday, February 18, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas. Interment in Nooksack Cemetery.

BIEHLE, Eileen Phylis, age 63, of Everson, passed away at the family home Wednesday, Dec. 23, (1959). She was born in Iowa and came here when she was five years old and has lived in the Everson district her entire life. Surviving relatives include her husband, Paul; one son, George of Everson; one daughter, Margaret Horton of Bellingham; one brother, Orville Willard of California; two sisters, Mrs. Otto Biehle of Everson, and Mrs. Agnes Burke of Marysville, and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Chapel in Sumas, Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be at Nooksack Cemetery.

BIEHLE, Frances E., age 84 of Everson died Sunday, March 13, 1983. She was an Everson area resident since the age of 3 and was employed by the C. S. Kale Cannery for many years. She was an active member of the VFW Auxiliary, Alexander Hamilton Post. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Oletta Smith of Merced, California; nieces & nephews, Margaret Horton, Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Peterson, Mr. & Mrs. George Biehle. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 18 at 10:30 a.m. in the Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Loper officiating. Interment to follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. [born Oct. 12, 1898 in Iowa.]

BIEHLE, Frances Louise, of Everson, WA, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2005, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Visitation will be from 1-5 p.m. on Thurs., July 7th, at Jones|Moles Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 12 Noon, Friday, July 8th, at Nooksack Cemetery with memorial service following at 2:00 p.m. in the Bayview Chapel at Jones|Moles Funeral Home.

BIEHLE, Otto L., age 86 of 513 E. Main St., Everson, passed away at home Thurs., July 13, 1978. A life time resident of the Everson area, he was a retired farmer and carpenter, served with the United States Army in WWI and was a life member and past commander of VFW Post No. 3685. Surviving are his wife, Francis at home; 1 daughter, Oletta M. Smith of Merced, Calif.; also numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services are being held at Veroskes Bellingham Chapel, Monday, July 17 at 1:30 p.m. followed by burial in Greenacres Memorial Park. [born March 25, 1892 in Everson.]

BIEHLE, Paul F., age 75 of Route 2, Everson, passed away in a local rest home Sunday, December 22, (1963) following an extended illness. A retired farmer he had made his home in Everson for the past 72 years. He was a member of the Woodsmen of the World and Neighbors of Woodcraft. Surviving are 1 son, George of Route 2, Everson; 1 daughter, Mrs. Margaret Horton of Bellingham; 1 brother, Otto of Everson; 1 sister, Mrs. Levi Prawitz of Vancouver, Wash.; also 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas Thursday, December 26 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Neil Higbee officiating. Burial will follow in the Nooksack Cemetery.

BIELASKI, Joseph, age 62, of Lawrence, passed away in a Seattle hospital Wednesday, Feb. 10, (1954). Mr. Bielaski, a resident of Whatcom County for the past 43 years, was a veteran of W.W.I. and a member of the A. F. of L. Local 2667, and was a retired farmer. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Julia Bielaski, at home; one son, David C. Bielaski of Everson; one daughter, Mrs. Glorianne M. Werts of California, and two grandchildren. Rosary will be recited in the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home, Thursday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. Requiem Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Father Bernard Cremer, Friday, Feb. 12, at 10 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption. Final resting place Bay View.

BIELASKI, Julia B. - Christian Prayer Services for Julia B. Bielaski, age 86, formerly of 700 11th St., will be held Thurs. Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, with Mass of Christian Burial to be held Fri. Sept. 24 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, with Rev. Donald E. Pero officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery. Mrs. Bielaski passed away Tues. Sept. 21, 1982. She is survived by 1 daughter, Gloria & husband Dr. Ramon Werts of City; 1 son, David & wife Helen Bielaski of Vashon Island; 6 grandchildren, Cindy & husband Scott Thayer of City, Judy & husband Mark Werts of Fullerton, Calif., Nancy & husband Mike Wardell of Boulder, Colorado, Diane Bielaski of City, Michelle & husband David J. Bielaski of Federal Way and Brian Bielaski of Seattle; 8 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mrs. Carl Zaremba of City. A resident of Whatcom County for the past 81 years, Mrs. Bielaski was a member of the Church of the Assumption; had been organist & member of The Alter Society at the Catholic Church in Clipper. Her parents, John & Mary Zaremba homesteaded in the Clipper Valley in 1897. [born Oct. 28, 1895 in Pe Ell, Wash.]

BIENZ, Chris, age 73 years, resident of Ferndale district for the past forty-seven years, passed away at a Bellingham hospital Tuesday, August 5, (1947) following a lingering illness. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Charles Hobrock, Decatur, Indiana. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale, Saturday afternoon, August 9, at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. M. Keller officiating. Burial in Woodlawn.

BIERING, Jean, age 42, of 1027 Twenty-first Street, passed away in a local hospital, Friday, July 5, (1946). Mrs. Biering had resided in this community for the past year and one half and is survived by two daughters, Bonnie and Myrna, at home; three brothers, Homer and Kenneth, of Bellingham, and Robert of Chicago; one sister, Mrs. Louise M. Chamberlain, of Chicago, and her mother, Mrs. Anna Aiston, of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. James M. Wilson, Tuesday, July 7, at 10:30 a.m. Cremation.

BIERLINK, Jennie, age 67 years, of Lynden, Route 1, passed away in a Bellingham hospital, Monday, Sept. 12, (1955). She is survived by four daughters, Frances and Margaret at home, Mrs. Fred LeFebre of Roslyn Heights, N. Y., Mrs. Herman Lows of Lynden; one son, William of Everson, Route 2; 10 grandchildren; one brother, Bert Mulder of Sumas; two sisters, Mrs. Arie Noteboom and Mrs. John Van Dalfsen, both of Lynden. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 15, at 1 p.m. from the Third Christian Reformed Church in Lynden with the Rev. F. Van Houten officiating. Interment in Monumenta Cemetery, under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

BIERLINK, John, age 69, of Lynden, Rt. 1, passed away at his home Tuesday, May 31, (1955) following a lingering illness. He had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 56 years and was a charter member of the Third Christian Reformed Church. He is survived by his wife, Jennie; four daughters, Frances and Margaret at home, Mrs. Fred LeFebre of Roslyn Heights, N.Y.; Mrs. Herman Louws of Lynden; one son, William of Everson, Rt. 2; Ten grandchildren; one cousin, Mrs. A. Naber of Holland, Mich. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 2, at 2 p.m. from the Third Reformed Church in Lynden with Rev. F. Van Houten officiating. Interment Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

BIERWARD, Jack W., age 46, of Crescent City, Calif., passed away at Brookings, Ore., Monday, Nov. 17, (1958). Mr. Bierwood (sic) had resided in Skagit and Whatcom Counties his entire life and had resided in Crescent City for the past month. He was a logger and cook, having been employed as a cook for Denver Burtenshaw for 12 years; was a member of the Showman's Assn. of Los Angeles and the Culinary and Beverage Worker's Union, local No. 529. Survivors are his widow, Katherine, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Elwin Hillius, of Bellingham; on son, Robert, of the U. S. Army in Korea; two grandchildren, Robert and Rhonda Hillius, both of Bellingham; two brothers, Joe of Crescent City, Calif., and Raymond Waite of Burlington; step-parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Waite, of Sedro Woolley; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where funeral services will be conducted by pastor Norman Dahle, Monday, Nov. 24, at 1 p.m. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BIERY, Gladys A., age 57 of 1615 14th St., passed away Mon., Oct. 10, (1977). Mrs. Biery had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 31 years and was a member of the Assumption Church. She leaves to survive her husband, Kenneth E. of the family home; 1 son, Jay Barnes of Lynden; 8 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Elliot Beech of this city, Windall Beech of Michigan, Roland "Ike" Beech of Georgia; 5 sisters, Alice Kellog, Geneva Smith, Francis Smith, Zella Hioe and Beatrice Dafie, all of Michigan. Funeral services will be conducted Thurs., Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m., the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Bayview.

BIERY, Harriet Alvord, age 74, of 1615 14th Street, passed away in a local hospital, Monday, April 4, (1955). Mrs. Biery had been a 47-year resident of this community and was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church. Surviving relatives are two sons, Galen A. and Kenneth Biery, both of Bellingham; five daughters, Mrs. Lucille Clem of Tacoma, Mrs. Jeannette Zabel of Bellingham, Mrs. Orcelia Eremich of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Nellie Capps of Port Angeles, and Mrs. Luellamae Schmidt of Yakima; 18 grandchildren and one aunt, Mrs. Florence Crofoot of Austin, Texas. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Harold K. Lawrence, Thursday, April 7, at 3:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BIERY, Theophilus O., age 77 years, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, September 19, (1945). Mr. Biery had lived in Bellingham for the past fifty-five years and was a foreman in the box plant of the P. A. F. for forty-five years and was employed by the Northwest Ship Yards for the duration. He was a member of the St. James Presbyterian Church. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Harriet A. Biery; three sons, Harry A., Seattle, Galen A., Bellingham, Kenneth E., Suquamish, Wash.; six daughters, Mrs. Esther Wood and Mrs. Jeanette Zabel, of Seattle, Mrs. Orcelia Isaacson, Washington, D. C., Mrs. Lucile Stearns, Mrs. Nellie Capps and Mrs. Luellamae Schmitt, of Bellingham; two brothers, Charles O. Biery, Seattle, Galen F., Bellingham; three sisters, Mrs. W. C. Wier and Mrs. W. M. James, Orlando, Fla., and Mrs. R. L. Fegley, this city; twenty-two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingswroth where services will be conducted by Rev. John King Mitchell, Saturday, September 22 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.

BIESHEUVEL, Dick, age 64 years, of Lynden, passed away at his home, Saturday, Jan. 8, (1955) following a lingering illness. He had been a resident of this district for the past 32 years. Mr. Biesheuvel is survived by his wife, Maggie; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Likkel and Miss Harriet Biesheuvel, both of Lynden, and Mrs. Margie Postma of Ferndale; one son, Richard, of Lynden; four grandchildren; five sisters: Mrs. John Hammingh and Mrs. Bertha Ford, both of Sumas, Mrs. Wyand VandeKamp of Lynden, Mrs. Ben Kluvers, in North Dakota, Mrs. William Oakhill, in Chicago; two brothers and one sister in The Netherlands. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 2 p.m. form the First Christian Reform Church in Lynden, with the Rev. F. Van Houten officiating. Interment, Monumenta Cemetery under direction of the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.

BIESHEUVEL, Evelyn D. of Anacortes died Saturday, Aug. 7, 1993. She was 88. No services will be held. Burial will be at Fern Hill Cemetery in Anacortes. Born July 23, 1905, in Kensal, N.D., to Frederick and Mary Horne Hennig, the family moved to Alberta, Canada, when she was 4. She attended school in Calgary, Alberta. She married Henry Biesheuvel in February 1948 in Bellingham, where they lived. Mrs. Biesheuvel worked as a hair dresser in Canada, and moved to Anacortes in 1953, where her husband owned and operated a tavern. Survivors include her husband of Anacortes; daughters Barbara Franklin of Knotts Landing, N.C., and Karen K. Brown of Oak Harbor; a son, Gerrit C. Biesheuvel of Federal Way; a cousin, Ray Parker of Oliver, B.C.; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Arrangements by Evans Funeral Chapel in Anacortes.

BIESHEUVEL, Maggie, age 78 of 205 South B.C. Ave., Lynden, was born on June 6, 1903, and died in a Bellingham Hospital on January 1, 1982. Maggie and her husband, Dick, were married in Lynden on October 1, 1925. They were life time residents of Whatcom County and members of the First Christian Reformed Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dick, who passed away on January 8, 1955. She is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Harriet (Jake) Vreugdenhil; Mrs. Ruth (Rod) Likkel; both of Lynden, and Mrs. Margie (Doede) Postma, of Sumas. A son, Mr. Rich (Ada) Biesheuvel of Lynden; 2 sisters, Mrs. Betty (Simon) Stremler, and Mrs. Ann Heusinkveld, both of Lynden; 2 brothers, Mr. Arthur Oordt and Mr. Andrew Oordt, all of Lynden; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 5 in the First Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. Arie Leegwater officiating. Burial followed in Monumenta Cemetery. Arrangements under the Direction of Gillies Funeral Home.

BIGELOW, Mary Goodrich, 81, of 2720 McLeod Rd., passed away in a local hospital Monday, Oct. 7, (1957). Mrs. Bigelow had resided in the Deming area for the past 10 years, and was a member of the Congregational Church in North Borough, Mass. Survivors are her husband, Charles Abner Bigelow, at home; two sons, Charles G., in Vermont, and Vernon G., of Sedro Woolley; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy B. Hancock in Vermont; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where private services will be conducted by Canon E. B. Smith, Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 11 a.m. Cremation.

BIGGERSTAFF, Carroll "Babe," lifetime Skagit County resident, died Nov. 21, 1975. Born Sept. 13, 1907 at Lynden, was Road Crew Foreman for the county of Skagit. Surviving wife, Anna, Sedro Woolley, a daughter, Carol Helgeson, Sedro Woolley, a sister, Earla Hollifield, Concrete, also 4 grandchildren. Services Wed. Nov. 26 at 11 a.m., Lemley Chapel. Interment Concrete Cemetery.

BIGGERSTAFF, Hazel Irene, age 55, of 414 Boulevard, passed away at her home Friday, July 21, (1950) following a lingering illness. Surviving relatives includes one son, Elmer, of this city; one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Ergler, City, and her father, George G. Lowther, City; two brothers, Harry, of Seattle, and Arthur in California; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 25, at 2 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of Westford Beck Funeral Home, with the Rev. R. E. Slingerland, pastor of the Free Methodist Church officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

BILES, Amanda, age 80, passed away Thursday, July 28, (1949) at her home after a brief illness. She had been a resident of Ferndale for the past two years. Surviving relatives include her husband, Frank; one daughter, Ella Biles, of Bellingham; three sons, Frank and Glen A. Biles, both of Lynden, and Harvey, of Everson; three sisters and one brother in Nebraska. Services were held Saturday afternoon, July 30, at the Monroe Mortuary of Ferndale, with the Rev. [torn] Moseid officiating. Burial was in [torn] Woodlawn Cemetery.

BILES, Frank E., age 72, of 1942 Trigg Rd., Ferndale, passed away Thurs., June 28, 1979. A resident of Whatcom Co. for 14 years, he is survived by his brother, Harvey of Custer; a sister, Ella Biles of B'ham. Graveside services will be held Mon. July 2, 10:30 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. Rev. Marvin Jordan officiating. Burial under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.

BILES, Frank W., age 86, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, Jan. 2, (1963) following an extended illness. Mr. Biles had lived in Whatcom County the past 16 years, the past eight years with his daughter, Miss Ella Biles of 1387 Meridian Road. Other survivors are three sons, Harvey of Custer, Frank of Lynden, Arnold of Everett; one sister, Mrs. Ella Shupe of White Rock, B.C., and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted in the Moles Funeral Home, Friday, Jan. 4, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

BILL, Joseph D. "Ce Um Ton" age 64, lifetime resident of Whatcom County died Sunday, November 9, 1997. He was born August 31, 1933 in Bellingham. He is survived by daughters Inez Bill and Jolene Bill both of Marysville, WA; son Joseph Bill Jr. of Bellingham; daughter Donna Houle; son Brian Bill; daughters Kathy Bill, Kristy Bill, Miriam Bill all of Marysville; sister Nettie Hilliare (sic) and brother John Bill both of Bellingham; niece Pamela Hillaire of Bellingham; thirteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Bill and Madeline (Bill) Commodore. Mr. Bill served in the U.S. Marine Corp, a veteran of the Korean Conflict, and recipient of the Purple Heart. A Vigil Service will be Wednesday, November 12, 1997, 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held Thursday, November 13, 1997, 10:00, both at Wexliem (Lummi Community Center) with The Reverend Tim Sauer, officiating. Military Honors by American Legion Post 33. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

BILLERMAN, Frank T., age 91, of 1509 E. Victor, passed away Saturday Feb. 4, (1978). Mr. Billerman was a 46 year resident of this community, a retired logger, WWI Veteran, a member of the Senior Citizens Activity Center. Surviving 1 sister, Mrs. Bertha Vest of Seminole, Oklahoma, nieces and nephews. Interment at Bay View Cemetery, Tuesday Feb. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

BILLHIMER, Jacob Frank, aged 75 years, passed away at the Masonic Home at Zenith, Wash., May 4, after a long illness. He was a member of Yakima Lodge No. 24, F. & A. M. of Yakima, Wash. He leaves no known surviving relatives. Funeral services were held in the Rose Chapel of the Homer Mark Mortuary Wednesday evening, May 8, at 7:30 o'clock, with the ritualistic services of Whatcom Lodge No. 51, F. & A. M., followed by cremation.
(From The Bellingham Herald, May 10, 1940) Submitted by Merrily Lawson

BILLIG, Emma E. - Funeral services for Mrs. Emma E. Billig aged 44 years, beloved wife of Max E. Billig, 204 Flora street, who passed away Wednesday, November 2, (1932) will be held in the Cathedral chapel of the Homer Mark Mortuary Sunday afternoon, November 6, at 2 o'clock. Cremation. Mrs. Billig had resided in Bellingham for the past three years and leaves a host of friends to mourn her passing. Surviving relatives, besides her husband, are two daughters, Mrs. G. H. Coleman, Pittsford, N. Y., and Mrs. William Sage, Salisbury, N.C.

BILLINGS, Ida M., age 64, of Olean, New York, passed away Monday, August 1, (1955) in a local hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Billings had been visiting her nephew, George Leonard of Ferndale. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Olean. She is survived by a brother, George, of Andover, New York, and one nephew, George Leonard, of Ferndale. Remains are being forwarded Tuesday by the Monroe Mortuary in Ferndale to Wellsville, New York, for funeral services and interment.

BILLOU, Anna L., age 78 years, passed away Tuesday, December 25, (1951) in a Bellingham hospital. She had been a resident of Blaine for many years and a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors are one son, William Gregory, a granddaughter, Miss Betty Ann Gregory, Seattle, and a niece, Mrs. Mella Howsare, in Iowa. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. L. B. Jenkins, at the McKinney Funeral Home, Blaine, at 2:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 28. Cremation.

BILLS, Herbert E., age 57, who resided at Orcas Island, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, Sept. 20, (1961). Mr. Bills had resided in Orcas for the past 11 years and he owned and operated the Orcas Home Service. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. of East Sound. He leaves to survive his wife, Winifred M. of Orcas, Mrs. Petty Dimond; two grandsons, William and Timothy of Auburn, Wash. Rev. Norman B. Harrison will conduct funeral services Friday, Sept. 22, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home, followed by cremation.

BILLS, Rufus Augustus, age 84, of Route 3, Lynden, passed away in a Bellingham hospital Wednesday, March 21, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mr. Bills had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 42 years. Surviving relatives include one sister, Mrs. Delia Stallard, of Lynden, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 24, at 1 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Interment Lynden Cemetery.

BINDON, James Pattison, who was a resident of Bellingham, passed away in this city on September 13, (1954) at the age of 84 years following a lingering illness. Mr. Bindon had resided in Bellingham for the past 37 years and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. He was a former business man in Bellingham, at one time owner and operator of the Washington Plumbing Co. He leaves to survive him two daughters, Mrs. Dora Haan of Bellingham, and Mrs. Queenie Melosh, Marysville, Wash.; one son, Leonard W. Bindon of Seattle; also four grandchildren, Carol and Bruce Nethven (Methven?) and David Haan, all of Bellingham, and Rodney E. Bindon of Seattle; one sister, Mrs. Annie Bindon, of Auckland, New Zealand. The Rev. Father Robert W. Webb will officiate at funeral services on Wednesday September 15, at 11 o'clock in the chapel of Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment, Evergreen, Seattle.

BINGHAM, Bertha Elizabeth, age 85, of 1817 Knox, passed away in a local hospital Friday, April 15, (1955). Mrs. Bingham had been a resident of this community the past 58 years and was a member of Jehovah's Witness. Survivors include two sons, Lawrence F. of Seattle and E. Lee of San Francisco, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Rachel Grinstead of Bellingham and Mrs. Rebekah Anderson of Portland, Ore.; 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow - Hollingsworth where services will be conducted Tuesday, April 19, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Greenacres Memorial Park.

BINGMAN, John of Bellingham died of cancer Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997. He was 58. A private service will be held. Born March 20, 1938, to Thomas and Margaret Bingman in Bellingham, he was raised in Blaine. After graduating from the University of Washington in 1961, Mr. Bingman lived in Seattle for 20 years before moving to Bellingham. He owned and operated Tri-County Engine Inc. in Bellingham for 15 years. He enjoyed boating, waterskiing and camping. He was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy. Survivors include his wife, Mary, of Bellingham, daughter Kristine Bingman of Federal Way, son Thomas Bingman of Storrs, Conn., his parents of Blaine, brothers Jim Bingman of Bremerton, Bill Bingman of Pleasant Hill, Calif., and Bob Bingman of Seward, Alaska. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

BINMORE, Janet, passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2002 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, a poet and a painter. She was a light to this world who will be sorely missed. She was preceded by her husband Robert Hanna. She is survived by sons, Bill Hanna of Hayward, WI; Ray Hanna of Florence, MT and daughter Jennifer Naff of Bellingham; also grandchildren Corey, Jeremiah, Billy, Misti, Raymond, Tina, Tami, Todd, Bobby, Laura, Brandon and Ian; and by great-grandchildren Michaela and Drew. Memorial service will be held Friday, April 5th at 1:00 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2925 James Street.

BINSCHUS, Alice I., age 75, formally (sic) of Bellingham, passed away at a Federal Way rest home, Fri. April 28, 1978. She had been a resident of Bellingham for 33 years, moving to Kent 3 years ago. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank in Aug. 1976. She was a member of the Bellingham Women's Benefit Assoc., surviving are 1 son Richard of Kent, and 3 grandchildren. Services Mon. May 1st at 1 p.m., Veroskes Bellingham Chapel with Rev. Hurvey Woodson officiating. Burial at Greenacres Memorial Park.

BINSCHUS, Carl Ernest "Butch", age 64, of 2014 Cowgill, passed away at a local hospital Monday, April 30, (1951) following a short illness. Mr. Binschus had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 42 years. He was a veteran of W. W. I. and a member of the American Legion and the Warehousemen's Union, and was a former employee of the P. A. F. Surviving relatives include two sisters, Mrs. Anna Rushworth, of Bellingham, and Mrs. Marie Leslie, of Seattle; four brothers, Otto of Marblemount, Louis of Baker, Ore., and Herman and Frank, both of Portland, Ore.; many nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home Thursday, May 3, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. James M. Wilson officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery.

BINSCHUS, Donna Lou, age 44 of 5035 212th S.W., Lynnwood, passed away Sun. Nov. 6, (1976). A resident of this community for the past 40 years, Mrs. Binschus was a member of FO Eagles No. 31, Bellingham. Surviving husband James Howard, Lynnwood, 2 sons, _onald, Bellingham and _anny, Lynnwood, 4 daughters, Louise, Ruby, Rhoda Binschus at home and Mrs. Diana Villiaobos, Renton, her mother, Ruby Sand, City, 1 brother, Robert Harper, Everett, and 5 grandchildren. Graveside services Wed. Nov. 10, 3 p.m., Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Cordell Baker officiating. Friends wishing to attend may meet at Jones Funeral Home 1/2 hour earlier.

BINSCHUS, Frank F., age 58, of 23731 111th Place Southeast, Kent, passed away in that city, Sun. Aug. 15, (1976). A veteran of World War II, he had been a life time resident of Bellingham and had been employed by Bellingham Builders Supply before retiring. He had been a member of the American Legion Post No. 7 and the VFW. Surviving are his wife, Alice, and one son Richard both of Kent, 6 brothers, William of Bellingham, Albert of San Mateo, Calif., James of Edmonds, Eddie of John Day, Oregon, Robert of Tucson, Arizona and Ronald of Portland, Oregon. One sister Marie Anderson of Bellingham. Also 3 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Veroske's Bellingham Chapel, Fri. Aug. 20th at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Bob Williams officiating. Burial in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BINSCHUS, Herman, age 82, former resident of B'ham, passed away Thurs., Aug. 9, 1979, in Portland, Ore. He leaves to survive him, his wife, May; son Ronald, Portland; daughter, Mary Ellen McFadden, Cheney, Wa.; sister, Marie Leslie, B'ham; 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Services in Portland, Mon., Aug. 13.

BINSCHUS, James Howard, age 78 of Bellingham, passed away at his home, Wednesday, February 28, 2007. He was born December 28, 1928 in Bellingham. James had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County. He loved clam digging, camping and being in the outdoors, most of all he loved spending time with his family. James was preceded in death by his wife Donna Lou in 1976 and his daughter, Louise Binschus in July of 2006. He is survived by 3 daughters, Diane McDonald of Centralia, WA, Ruby Smitham and Rhonda Binschus both of Bellingham; 2 sons, Donald Binschus of Blaine and Danny Binschus of Bellingham. Sister Marie Anderson of Seattle, 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Private family services will be held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Mar 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BINSCHUS, Louise May, born Oct 27, 1960 in Bellingham, WA, to James and Donna Lou Binschus. Louise passed away July 7, 2006, in Olympia, WA, with her three children by her side. She is reunited with her mother and many other missed loved ones. Louise is survived by her father James, and three children Maegan Reed, Bruce Sledge Jr., and Tyler Wood. She has one granddaughter and one grandson to come. She has three sisters, Diane McDonald, Ruby Smitham, and Rhonda Binschus; and two brothers, Don and Danny Binschus. Louise also has many nieces and nephews and countless friends. She will be missed so very much by all who knew her. A celebration of life is being planned for close family and friends.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jul 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BINSCHUS, William A., age 63 of 519 N. Shore Rd., passed away Thurs., Sept. 27, 1979. Mr. Binschus was a life time resident of B'ham, was retired from Consolidated Freight and was a retired member of Teamsters Local #231. He leaves to survive his wife, Martha (Nea) Binschus of the family home; 2 sons, Lee & Glen and 1 daughter, Mrs. Cassie Johnson all of this city; 8 grandchildren; 1 step daughter, Mrs. Carol Vander Brink of this city; 5 brothers, Albert of Anderson, Calif., James of Seattle, Ronald of Portland, Edward of John Day, Ore. and Robert of Baker, Ore.; 1 sister, Mrs. Marie Anderson, Ferndale. Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 1, at 1:30 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park with Rev. Paul Quenzer officiating. Under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home. Friends wishing to attend may meet at the Westford Funeral Home 1/2 hour before services.

BINZER, Harry A., age 61 years, of 901 16th Street, passed away Wednesday, June 17, (1959). He had lived in Bellingham 37 years and was secretary and assistant treasurer of the Puget Sound Pulp & Timber Co. Mr. Binzer was a former state senator and trustee of Western Washington College, a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and the Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7, American Legion, having been a veteran of World War I and II. He is survived by his wife, Mary K. Binzer, at the home; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Kelley and Mrs. Mary Ann Binzer, both of Bellingham; four grandsons, Mark Kelley, Bobby, Roger and David Adams, all of the city; also two brothers, Carl and Roy Binzer of Seattle. Services were conducted at St. Paul's Episcopal Church by the Bishop Frank Rhea, Friday, June 19, at 3 p.m., under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.

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Graveside services for Mary K. Binzer will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park. The Eucharist service at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Paul's Episcopal Church will be offered in memory of Mrs. Binzer. Mrs. Binzer, 89, 901 16th St., died Monday (June 8, 1987). She was born Aug. 9, 1897 in Mount Vernon and had been a Bellingham resident for the past 65 years. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Daughters of the King, the Aftermath Club, the Whatcom Skagit Orthopedic Guild, St. Luke's Assistance League and a past president of Visiting Nurse Home Health Care. Mrs. Binzer is survived by a daughter, Margaret Kelley of Bellingham; a brother, James P. Kean of Mount Vernon; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Westford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

BIONDI, Luke J., formerly of Whatcom County, died Thursday, May 15, 1997, in Seattle. He was 79. Private services will be held. Born Jan. 24, 1918, in Memphis, Tenn., Mr. Biondi served as a pilot in the Air Corps during World War II. An accomplished athlete, he was Tennessee state junior doubles tennis champion and two-time Bellingham Golf & Country Club golf champion. He was a supporter of the Husky football team. Survivors include his wife, Zita, sons Mark, John, and Matthew and five grandchildren.

BIRCHALL, Helen Pearl, age 15 years, beloved daughter of Mrs. C. R. Birchall of 1241 Grant street, this city, and Mr. Charles Birchall of St. Paul, Minn., passed away at a local hospital this morning, Tuesday, January 7, (1941) after an extended illness. Miss Birchall was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal church in Minnesota, and was a student of the Franklin school. Surviving relatives besides her parents include four brothers and two sisters, Charles E. Harlow Wells, John Theodore, Bellingham, and William R. of St. Paul, Minn., Betty Lucile and Delores Ellen, Bellingham; also grandmother, Mrs. Isabelle Hughes, of St. Paul, Minn., and numerous aunts and uncles. The remains rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home. Funeral announcements will be made later.

BIRCHETT, Edith C., age 83 of 1400 12th St., passed away Wed. March 7, 1979. Mrs. Birchett was a resident of Whatcom County most of her life and a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. She is survived by a son, Arthur R. Birchett of Seattle, 2 daughters, Mrs. Alexa Owens and Mrs. Irene Provost, both City, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; 4 sisters, Mrs. Hazel Crilly, City, Mrs. Esther McLeod, Lakeport, Calif., Mrs. Louise Odgers, Folsom, Calif., Mrs. Helen Dean, Tulsa, Okla. Services Monday March 12 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Interment Bay View Cemetery.

BIRCHETT, Jesse Leroy, age 71, of 1319 Franklin St., passed away at home Saturday, Jan. 5, (1957). Mr. Birchett was a retired logger and lived in Blaine from 1921 until 1942 when he moved to Bellingham. Surviving relatives include the widow, Edith, at the family home; two sons, Robert Birchett of Philadelphia, Pa., and Arthur Birchett of Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Alexa Chartier of Bellingham and Mrs. Irene Walters of Redding, Calif.; seven grandchildren; three brothers, Earl Merrill of Seattle, Archie Merrill and Lyle Merrill, both in Montana; and a sister, Mrs. Bertha Vickie in Montana. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where services will be conducted Wednesday, January 9 at 1 p.m. Final resting place Bay View Cemetery.

BIRCHETT, Josephine F. of Bellingham, WA, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 1997 at her daughter's home in Bellingham. She was 82. Mrs. Birchett was born in LaConner on January 29, 1915, to A. Q. and Mary Ann (Tussing) Sooter. She grew up in Bellingham and was a County resident for 50 years. In 1950, she married Arthur R. Birchett. She lived in Seattle for 20 years and owned and operated a beauty shop in Tukwila, WA. After closing her beauty shop, she worked for Sunny Jim in Seattle for 5 years and returned to Bellingham in 1977. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur R. Birchett in December 1990 and a son Richard Dunn in July, 1985. Survivors include daughter Mary and husband Marty Martinez of Bellingham; 3 sons, E. Pete Dunn of Bellingham, Jerry and wife Susan Dunn of Bellingham, Steven and wife Song Dunn of Federal Way; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; sister Beulah Lambirth of Bellingham; sister-in-law Marian Sooter of Bellingham and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 28, 1997, at 1:00 p.m. at Jones-Moles Funeral Home with Reverend Al Currier officiating. Burial will follow in Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements by Jones-Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

BIRD, Agnes Violet of 610 No. Forest St., passed away in a local hospital Monday, March 19, (1962). A 37-year resident of Bellingham, Mrs. Bird had attended the Garden Street Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband John Stanley Bird at home. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Don Swerdfeger Wednesday March 21 at 3:30 p.m. followed by cremation.

BIRD, Catherine Laura Smith was born on July 29, 1947, in Los Angeles, CA. She passed into another world without pain on May 4, 2006. She was the daughter of Virginia Smith and the late Thomas Smith of Brookings, OR. She was a resident of Phoenix, AZ as a child and attended and graduated from Central High School, then went on to graduate from the University of Arizona with a degree in education. She took a job right out of school to teach in Chinle, AZ, on the Navajo Indian Reservation. There she learned how to weave and also become interested in pottery. She made pottery and works of art for many years. Cathy opened Firwood daycare center in her home and taught small children about reading and the arts for a number of years. It was because of health issues that she needed to give up teaching and move to Brookings, OR, to be with her mother and still be close to the ocean. Cathy was a very special, talented individual who had to deal with diabetes most of her adult life. She will be missed by her family and friends. She leaves behind her two sons, Coty McLaughlin, Ben Bird; daughter Laura Bird; granddaughter Kolby McLaughlin; grandson Abner Bird; mother Virginia Smith; sister Tomalee Tompkins; nieces Tracy Martin, Sandi Tompkins; and many dear friends. A private family service will be held.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 May 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BIRD, Moses, age 81 of Ferndale, passed away suddenly at home Wednesday, September 4, (1963). Mr. Bird had been a resident of the Ferndale Community for the past 41 years and was a retired poultry farmer. Survivors include a sister Mrs. Maude Richards of Fredericton, New Brunswick, 4 nieces, Mrs. Hazel Hart, Mrs. Margaret Crossman, Mrs. Myrtle Johnston, Mrs. Dorothy Wilkinson; 3 nephews, Ronald Bird, Reg Bird, Roy Hay. Funeral services were conducted in the Moles Funeral Home Saturday, September 7 at 11 a.m. Rev. Paul Jacobson officiated. Cremation followed.

BIRDSELL, LeRoy Leslie, age 39 of 605 11th St., passed away suddenly Monday, May 31, (1965) the result of a heart attack. Mr. Birdsell had been a resident of Whatcom County his entire lifetime and was dock foreman at Bornstein Fish Co. He was a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F. & A.M. Surviving relatives include his wife, Maebelle; 2 daughters, Carrie and Barbara of Edmonds; 2 sons, Guy and Jimmie of Bellingham; his mother, Mrs. Dora Kennedy of Bellingham; numerous other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 3 at 1:30 p.m. in the Moles Funeral Chapel, Rev. Ray Wagoner officiating. Cremation to follow.

BIRDSEY, Claude M., age 64, 2729 Jensen Rd., passed away Thursday, Nov. 7, (1974). Mr. Birdsey had resided here most of his life and was a logger. He is survived by 2 sons, William of Jasper, Alabama, Jerry of this city; 5 daughters, Mrs. Terry Edelblute of Rathdrum, Idaho, Mrs. Dorothy Schomebaum of Seattle, Mrs. Helen Fitzgerald, Seattle, Mrs. Violet Tone of Tacoma and Mrs. Viola Shott of San Pedro, Calif.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his father, Herman Ellefson of this city; 2 sisters, Mrs. Emma Bloom, City, Mrs. Inez Leaton, Coos Bay, Oregon. Services will be conducted Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home by Rev. Paul Cantelon. Cremation to follow.

BIRDWELL, William Riley, age 72 years, whose residence was 2532 Iron Street, passed away at a local hospital Monday, November 23, (1953) following a lingering illness. Mr. Birdwell had been a resident of this vicinity for his entire lifetime and was a member of the Gospel Hall. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Birdwell; one sister, Mrs. Charles B. Walker of Bellingham, also six nieces and two nephews. Rev. William Rae of Portland, Oregon, will officiate at funeral services Friday, November 27, at 2 o'clock in the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

BIRMAN, Betty L. - A remembrance gathering for Betty L. (Birchall) Birman of Bellingham will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at her son Steve's home, 3014 E. Alpine Drive. Mrs. Birman died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2001, at a local convalescent center. She was 70. Born Dec. 25, 1930, to Charles and Jeanette (Hughes) Birchall in St. Paul, Minn., she had lived in Bellingham for 60 years. In 1948, she graduated from Bellingham High School. Mrs. Birman worked as a bookkeeper for Allied Fisheries until her retirement. She enjoyed playing Bingo. Her brothers Charles and William Birchall and sister Ellen Birchall died previously. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, James E. Birman,Survivors include her husband of 52 years, James E. Birman, of Bellingham sons Mike, Garry, Steve, Randy and Jamie Birman, all of Bellingham brothers James Birchall of Monroe and Theodore Birchall sister Delores (Birchall) LaFazio of Anchorage, Alaska 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

BIRMINGHAM, Laura, age 60, of 1312 State street, passed away at a local hospital Friday, June 4, (1948). Mrs. Birmingham had resided here the past four years and was a member of the Revival Tabernacle. Surviving relatives are three sons, Byron, at Vancouver, B.C.; Harvey, at Portland, Ore., and Murray Birmingham, at Reno, Nev.; one sister, Mrs. Mattie Morris, West Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, and six grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Revs. Ernest Baxter, of Vancouver, B.C., and Ray Johnson, of the Revival Tabernacle, Monday, June 7, at 3 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View.

BISAILLON, Ludger J. (LU), age 84 passed away in Bellingham, January 26, 1997, after a long illness. Mr. Bisaillon was born December 23, 1912, in St. Valere, P.Q., Canada to Constant and Louise Clermont Bisaillon. He married the former Agnes J. Vogt in 1939 in Canandaigua, New York. He had 33 years Federal Service, including U.S. Army, Veterans's Administration and U.S. Immigration Service (Border Patrol Inspections & Investigations) retiring December 31 1965. He spent 18 months with Whatcom County Assessors Office and 3 years as Whatcom County Undersheriff, retiring December 31, 1970. He was a member of the Garden Street United Methodist Men, a life member of the Fairhaven Lodge No. 73 F&AM, Scottish Rite Bodies, York Rites Bodies, Bellingham Central Lions Club, National Association of Retired Federal Employees Chapter No. 144, charter member of the Fraternal Order Retired Border Patrol Officers, Walter F. Meier Lodge of Research No. 281, F&AM, Seattle, Honorary Member of the San Juan Lodge No. 75, Pierre B. Cornwall Lodge No. 289 F&AM -WA, Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 33 F&AM - WA, B.P.O. Elks No. 194 and various other Masonic Bodies. He is survived by his wife Agnes of the family home; daughter, Ann L. Walter of Blaine; grandchildren an great-grandchildren, Kenneth Scott Weatherill and his wife Lynn of Kent, WA and their son, Scott and daughter, Angela; Kevin John Weatherill and his wife Kim of Ferndale, WA and their son, Mitchell and daughters, Hillary and Hanna; Kari Van Beek and her husband Dennis of Bellingham, and their children, Dwayne, Matthew and Jessica; Lisa Teela of Bellingham and her daughter, Elizabeth; step-grandchildren, Brendan Walter and his wife Lauri, Jon Walter and his wife Kari and their son Leif, Tim Walter and his wife Cindy and their daughters, Krista and Kailey. A family graveside service will take place at Greenacres Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 30, 1997, in the United Church of Christ Congregational with Rev. Ann Wahlers officiating. The aarrangements and services are under the direction of Jerns McKinney Funeral Chapel of Blaine.

BISHOP, Ava W., aged 74 years, passed away at a local hospital Friday, March 31, (1950). Mrs. Bishop a pioneer, came to the Yakima Valley in 1903 and lived near Sunnyside until 1907 when she with her family located on a farm on the Smith Road. A member of the Garden Street Methodist Church and the W. S. C. S. The survivors include the husband Frank Bishop, two sons, John W. at home and Leo W., Bellingham, one daughter Mrs. Helen Finsberg, this city, one sister Mrs. Lucy Wing and one brother Everett Wood both of Los Angeles, Calif. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Daniel E. Taylor, Saturday, April 8 at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Woodlawn Cemetery.

BISHOP, Ben, age 62 years, passed away suddenly at his home in Blaine, Sunday morning, May 12, (1946). He is survived by his wife, Nora; four sisters, Mrs. F. A. Hegg, of Sedro-Woolley, Mrs. Evelyn Oliver, Mrs. Caroline Van Winkle and Mrs. R. Boxwell, all of Everett; two brothers, Delmont Bishop, of Arizona, Herbert Bishop, of Everett, and several nieces and nephews. The body rests at the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine where funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 16, at 2 p.m. with Rev. E. R. Thomas officiating. Interment in Blaine Cemetery.

BISHOP, Bernice, 74, Route 1, Sumas, passed away in a Bellingham hospital Monday (Aug. 7, 1967) following an extended illness. Born in Sumas, April 17, 1893, she was a daughter of an early pioneer family, Mr. and Mrs. James R. Swartwood. A lifetime resident of Sumas, she was married to William Bishop there on December 12, 1909. Mrs. Bishop was a member of the Sumas Advent Christian Church. Surviving are her husband, William; four son, Bill and Gale, both of Bellingham; James of Burlington and Bradley of Moses Lake; one daughter, Mrs. Barbara Reynolds of Bellingham; one brother, Earl Swartwood of Anacortes. Also 21 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the Sumas Advent Christian Church, to day at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Earl Crouse officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow in the Sumas Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

BISHOP, Carolyn L., age 29, of Rt. 1, East Stanwood, passed away suddenly at her home Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1960. Mrs. Bishop had attended W.W.C.E., and leaves to survive her husband, Bradley Bishop; one daughter, Sharon Diane; three sons, Bradley, Bret, Brian, all of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hansen of East Stanwood; three sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Olsen of Oak Harbor, Mrs. Pauline Temet of Marysville, Mrs. Lillian Ford of Seattle; her grandmother, Mrs. Olena Hansen of Stanwood; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted, Monday, Aug. 8, at 1:30 p.m. from Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in East Stanwood under the direction of the Tiffany-Gunderson Funeral Home of East Stanwood. Interment Sumas Cemetery.

BISHOP, Elizabeth M. (Betty) passed away at home on February 27, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland on October 11, 1932 and lived in Ferndale since 1989. She is survived by her husband of 50 years Sinclair, children Paul Bishop and Angela Montes, grandchildren Phil Montes and Nicci Stewardson (husband Craig) and great-grandsons Liam and Duncan Stewardson. At her request service will be private.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Mar 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BISHOP, Emily, age 89 years, of Sumas, passed away in a Sedro Woolley hospital Monday, December 10, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Bishop had been a resident of the Sumas district for the past 51 years. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Nellie Hoffman, Seattle, Mrs. Mary Remington, Mrs. Alice Mead, both of Bellingham; five sons, William E., Thomas, George and Arthur, all of Sumas, and Frank, of Sedro Woolley; 23 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 14, at 2 p.m., from the Gillies Funeral Home at Sumas, with the Rev. Canon E. B. Smith, of Bellingham, officiating. Interment Sumas Cemetery.

BISHOP, Etta L., age 89, a Sedro Woolley resident since 1968, died at a local nursing home Sun. Jan. 22, (1978). She was born in Minnesota June 10, 1888. She was a long time resident of Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Before moving to Sedro Woolley she was a resident of the Acme Community her husband Edward preceded her in death in 1968. Mrs. Bishop is survived by 2 sons, Pete, Williams Lake, B.C., Gordon, Sedro Woolley, 3 daughters, Beryl Truscott of Spokane, Constance Parker of Alaska, Lenore Vanderburg of California, a sister Mrs. Louis Anderson of Texas. 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services Wed. Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m. Lemley Chapel, of Sedro Woolley. Interment Saxon Cemetery.

BISHOP, Eugene E. "Gene", of Bellingham, WA, passed away in Bellingham of Wednesday, May 23, 2007. He was 73, born August 20, 1933, in Spirit Lake, Idaho, to Vera (Conklin) and Emmett Bishop. Gene was a life member of the Salvation Army and a member of Chuckanut Community Church. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving with the U.S. Army. Gene's last job, which he held for 6 years, was as a greeter at Wal-Mart. He is survived by his wife Bonnie; 2 sons: James (Debra) Bishop and Lars "Buster" (Susan) Lignell; 2 daughters: Melissa Irby and Linda (James) Locheed; 9 grandchildren: Marc, David, Rebekah, Preston, Robin, Belinda, Becky, Bianca, and Michael; great-granddaughter Kira; brother Ken Bishop; sister, Kathi Wallace; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30th at Bayview Chapel (Lakeway & Woburn), with burial following at Bayview Cemetery.

BISHOP, Eva C., age 47 of 2817 Madrona, Bellingham, passed away suddenly Saturday, November 30, (1963). She had been a lifetime resident of Whatcom County and made her home in Bellingham for the past 13 years. She is survived by her husband, John; 2 sons, Eddy and Bobby; a daughter, Melody, all at home; 2 sisters, Mrs. Eileen Bartoo of Seattle and Mrs. Deloris VanderMeulen of Route 1, Everson; her father, Casey Short of Astoria, Oregon. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas Tuesday, December 3 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Earl Crouse officiating. Burial will follow in the Sumas Cemetery.

BISHOP, Frank, age 77 years, of Route 1, Smith Road, passed away at his home late Thursday, September 13, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mr. Bishop had been a resident of this community for the past 35 years and was a retired farmer, a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church, and the Laurel Grange. He is survived by two sons, Leo A., of this city and John W., at home; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Fimsberg; two brothers, Jay of Nora Springs, Iowa, and Blaine, of Mason City, Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Dailey and Mrs. Laura Zuehl, both of Nora Springs; five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, September 18, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Daniel Taylor, pastor of the Garden Street Methodist Church officiating. Interment, Woodlawn.

BISHOP, Hariett F., age 94, a former resident of 3109 Birchwood Avenue, passed away in a local hospital, Thursday, Feb. 24, (1956). Mrs. Bishop had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 55 years; was a life member of Clover Leaf Camp No. 3402, Royal Neighbors of Lynden, and a life member of the Rebekah Lodge in Rochester, Ind. Many nieces and nephews in the east survive Mrs. Bishop. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home, where services will be conducted by the Rev. James Hughes, Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

BISHOP, John K., age 83, of 1509 E. Victor Street, passed away Monday, February 27, (1950). Mr. Bishop had resided in this community for many years and was a retired lumber worker. Surviving relatives are one son, Carl J., of Yakima, and one daughter, Mrs. H. J. McCord. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted Friday, March 3, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.

BISHOP, Mabel, age 58, of Burlington, former Whatcom County resident, passed away Wed., Feb. 23, (1977) in a Mt. Vernon hospital. She was born Dec. 24, 1918 in Ellsworth, Michigan, the daughter of Walter and Lydia Youngdyke and came with her parents to Whatcom County in 1927. She was a graduate of Mt. Baker High School and Bellingham Business College. Her marriage to James P. Bishop took place August 30, 1941 in Sumas. Mrs. Bishop has made her home in Burlington since 1958. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and Order of Eastern Star, Emblem Club, Wash. Athletic Club, B'ham Yacht Club and B'ham Skagit Gold & Country Clubs. Surviving are her husband, James at home; 2 daughters, Mrs. Don (Sandra) Noblet and Cheryl Bishop, both of Burlington; 1 son, James E. Bishop of Burlington, 5 grandchildren; 1 sister, Ruby Huyler and 1 brother, Edward Youngdyke, both of Bellingham. She was preceded in death by a sister, Emma Farly and her parents. Funeral services will be held Sat. Feb. 26 at 1:30 p.m. at Hulbush Funeral Home, Burlington. Interment will follow in the Burlington Cemetery.

BISHOP, Mabel Adra, age 56 years of 1213 Hannegan Road, passed away Sunday, October 9, (1955) while visiting her daughter in Sedro Woolley. Mrs. Bishop had been a resident of Whatcom County 35 years. She was a member of the Local No. 811 Cannery Workers Union. She is survived by her husband, Walter; three daughters, Mrs. Mildred Flaherty, Sedro Woolley; Mrs. Doris Johnson, of Kennewick, and Mrs. Geraldine Holmgren, of Astoria, Ore.; one son, Wallace, of Sedro Woolley; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the Monroe Funeral Chapel, Thursday, October 13, at 1:30 p.m. The remains will be forwarded to Mount Hope for interment.

BISHOP, Mary C., age 80, Sumas, passed away Monday, January 1, (1973). She was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County. She was a member of the Sumas American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving her are one daughter, Juanita Legerway, Sumas; three sons, Harold, Sumas, John, Bellingham, and Lloyd, Anacortes; sisters, Mildred Slater, White Rock, B.C. and Mrs. Charles Potter, Rapid City, South Dakota, and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gillies Funeral Home directed services.

BISHOP, Raymond J., age 60, resident of 402 Reed St., Sedro Woolley, former Renton resident, died March 15, 1978 in Sedro Woolley. He was born in California in 1918 & was a veteran of WWII. Mr. Bishop was a retired commercial painter. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 at the Burlington City Cemetery under the direction of the Lemley Chapel.

BISHOP, Robert Gale, age 81 of Lynden, went to be with his Lord on Friday, December 26, (2003). Visitation hours will be from 2 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 2:00 p.m. in Faith Community Church, 586 Birch Bay - Lynden Rd., with Rev. Bill Gilfillan officiating. Private burial will precede in Monumenta Cemetery. The son of William and Bernice (Swartwood) Bishop, he was born on June 4, 1922 in Bellingham and grew up on his family farm near Sumas. He graduated from Sumas-Nooksack High School in 1940 and then received his degree from Washington State University where he became an All American Basketball Player. During World War II Gale served in the U.S. Army and following his service went on to play professional basketball and baseball. As a professional he earned numerous awards including the LA Times Player of the World and the NBA Rookie of the Year. He coached varsity basketball at Blaine High School for 12 years and at Bellingham High School for a season. He was first married to Anita Bothell and later to Sally Bethke. Mr. Bishop had attended Northlake Community Church in Bellingham and enjoyed hunting, fishing and attending sporting events with friends and family and particularly watching his grandchildren play. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers William and James Bishop and sister Barbara Reynolds. Gale is survived by his children, Steve Bishop of Blaine, Sue Bishop of Vancouver, WA, Marie Dohner and husband Dennis of Blaine, Linda and husband Tony Pecarich also of Blaine and Robert Bishop and wife Shinobu of Lynden; eleven grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren; a brother Brad Bishop of Snohomish and numerous other relatives.

BISHOP, Thomas, age 77 of Sumas, passed away at home Wednesday, July 6, (1966). A lifetime resident of the Sumas area, he is survived by his wife, Mary; 3 sons, Lloyd of Anacortes; John of Bellingham; Harold of Sumas; 2 daughters, Mable Fleenor and Juanita Lagerwey, both of Sumas; 3 brothers, William, George and Arthur, all of Sumas; 2 sisters, Mrs. Nell Hoffman of Seattle, and Mrs. Mary Remington of Bellingham; also 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home in Sumas Monday, July 11 at 2 p.m., Rev. Earl Crouse officiating. Burial will follow in the Sumas Cemetery.

BISHOP, William Hampton, age 71, of 2418 Williams Street, passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, November 29, (1950) following a lingering illness. Mr. Bishop had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 20 years and was a retired coal miner. He was a member of the Revival Tabernacle Church. Surviving relatives include his wife, Clora; three step-daughters, Mrs. Manara Robinson, of Bellingham, Mrs. Irene Burdick and Mrs. Petrea Stolpe, both of Cathlamet, Wash. Services will be conducted within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home Monday, December 4 at 2:30 p.m. by the Rev. Leonard White. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

BISSETT, David G., age 54 of Rt. 2 Everson, passed away suddenly Friday, March 16, (1956). Mr. Bissett had been a resident of this community for the past 34 years and was operating engineer for Whatcom County, having been in their employ for the past 33 years. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and Teamsters Union No. 231. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margrat S., two sons, David G. Jr., William Douglas, one daughter, Elizabeth Mary Elder Bissett all at home, four brothers, George of Montreal, Can., Douglas, Alexander, and Robert, all in Scotland, one sister, Miss Elizabeth Bissett of London, England. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, March 20 at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of Westford Funeral Home. Rev. R. E. Baldwin, pastor of Everson Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

BITTERMAN, Valentine, age 88, of Route 1, Lynden, passed away Wednesday, October 1, (1947) following a short illness. Mr. Bitterman had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past fifty-eight years. He is survived by one son, William, of Route 1, Lynden; one daughter, Mrs. Louise Lowrey, of Bellingham; two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 4, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Chapel in Lynden with Rev. F. M. Nitz officiating. Interment in the Lynden Cemetery.

BIXBY, Frank, age 90 of Richmond, California, passed away in that city Thursday, January 22, (1959) following a lingering illness. Mr. Bixby had been a resident of Richmond for the past 3 years and was formerly a long time resident of Bellingham. He was a retired attorney, member of the Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. No. 194. He leaves to survive 2 daughters, Mrs. Florence Nelson of Richmond and Mrs. Marion Bonney of Everett; 1 son, Dr. Earl Bixby of Portland, 9 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 26 at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Don Swerdferger officiating. Interment Lynden Cemetery.

BIXBY, Priscilla, age 55, passed away in a local hospital Monday, Sept. 24, (1956). Mrs. Bixby had resided in this community for the past 24 years and was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist. Surviving relatives include her husband, Frank, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Reid Patterson of this city, and Mrs. Victor Veloni of Mount Vernon, Wash.; three grandchildren; three sisters, Miss Bertha Booth of Everett, Mrs. Harland Johnson of Corvallis, Ore., and Mrs. Lee Lacy of Seattle; three brothers, Floyd Booth of South Bend, Wash., Leslie Booth and George Booth of Cottage Grove, Ore. The remains rest at the Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where private Christian Science services will be read Thursday, Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. Cremation.

BIXBY, Vernon C. - A telegram was received today by Attorney Frank W. Bixby from his wife, stating that his son, Vernon Charles Bixby, had died at a sanitarium in Banning, Cal., this morning (March 1, 1920) at the age of 22 years. Mr. Bixby took the young man there from Bellingham about six weeks ago. The mother will bring the body to Bellingham and funeral announcements will be made by Arthur C. Harlow. Vernon Bixby was prominent in the Whatcom high and Normal schools, where he was a leading athlete, and he was one of the city's first young men to enlist in the war. He was a graduate of the Whatcom high school and was center basketball player at the Normal. He was a member of the Garden Street M. E. church. He enlisted in the coast artillery when he was 19 years of age and was ten months overseas. It was while he was in France that he contracted the disease that caused his death. He had been ill nearly two years. The survivors are the parents, one brother, Earl, of Mount Vernon, and two sisters, Miss Florence Bixby, who is teaching school at Beach, Lummi island, and Miss Miriam Bixby, who lives at home, 303 Twenty-first street.

BJARNSON, Abraham, age 64, 1455 Franklin Street, passed away at home Friday, January 3, (1964). Mr. Bjarnson was a fifty-year resident of this city and was a locomotive engineer for the Great Northern Railway. He was a member of the First Christian Church; F. O. Eagles, Aerie No. 31, and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Survivors are his widow, Georgia, at home; three sons, Ronald and Donald, both of this city, and Robert in the U. S. Navy, San Diego; five grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Woltman of Oakland, California, and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Father W. Robert Webb, Tuesday, January 7 at 3 p.m.

BJELLAND, Hazel I. , age 79, of 3212 164th St. S. W., Alderwood Manor, passed away Sunday Feb. 12, (1984). Mrs. Bjelland had been a longtime former resident of Bellingham and leaves to survive her husband Ray of the home; 2 sons, Thomas of Austin, Texas and Richard of this city; 1 daughter, Faye Beazley Cate of Seattle; 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wed. Feb. 15 at 1:30 p.m. at Bay View Cemetery with Rev. R. L. Christensen officiating, under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

BJELLAND, Rasmus "Ray" passed away quietly on January 2, 1993. He was born in Hommersaak, Norway, on August 5, 1911 to Rasmus and Kristina Bjelland, the youngest of five boys. Rasmus came to the United States in 1927, at the age of sixteen. Despite language barriers and many hours of hard work on his uncle's farm, he graduated with honors at school in Dunbar, Iowa. He lived in California for a short time where he ran his own business, then came to Bellingham in 1936, where he met Hazel Beazley. They were married in 1946 and bought a farm in Lynnwood where they made their permanent home. Rasmus, known to all of his friends as Ray, worked hard all his life. He was in the merchant marines; he was a carpenter and worked in construction. He fished in Alaska, worked at the Bon Marche in Seattle for over 20 years and worked his farm. After retiring, his farm became his hobby. He spent many peaceful and happy hours planting and caring for his fruits, vegetables and flowers.
He is predeceased by his parents and brothers and his wife, Hazel. He is survived by one daughter, Faye Cate of Seattle; two sons, Thomas L. Bjelland and wife Illa of Bellingham, and Richard R. Bjelland and wife Janie of Bellingham; five grandchildren, Skyla, Richelle, Buddy, Kristian and Stacy; and six great grandchildren. All who were lucky enough to know him, and received his love and kindness will greatly miss this wonderful, quiet man. Funeral services will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 6, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. R. L. Christensen officiating.

BJERKE, Emma Mary, age 70, formerly a resident of Everson for 20 years, passed away in San Diego, Tuesday, April 22, (1958). Mrs. Bjerke was a member of the Gospel Hall and leaves to survive her husband, Peter T. at home; three sons, Walter E. of Vashon Island, Maynard R. of Seattle, and Merlin W. in Germany; three daughters, Mrs. Agnes Hanowell of Nooksack, Mrs. Bernice Maxwell of San Diego and Mrs. Bette Robertson of Formosa; 16 grandchildren; five great - grandchildren. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted, Thursday, May 1, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

BJERKE, Lawrence – A memorial service for Lawrence "BJ" Bjerke of Seattle, formerly of Bellingham, will be at 5 p.m. today at Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home in Seattle. Mr. Bjerke died Monday, April 24, 2000 in Seattle. He was 49. He was born Oct 27, 1950 to Arnold and Ruby (Peterson) Bjerke in Seattle. Survivors include daughter Erikka Bjerke of Shoreline; son Lars Bjerke of Washington, D.C.; his mother of Seattle; and sister Diane Bjerke of Montesano. At the family's request, remembrances may be made by telling loved ones you love them.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Apr 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BJERKE, Peter T., age 90, Nooksack, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, June 8, (1963). Mr. Bjerke was a fifty year resident of this community; was a mechanic for the Yellow Cab Co. in Seattle before his retirement, and was a member of the Little Church by the Roadside, Seattle. Survivors are three sons, Walter, Moses Lake; Maynard in Calif., and W/O Merlin, White Sands, New Mexico; two daughters, Mrs. Bernice Maxwell, Seattle; Mrs. Betty Robertson in Virginia; sixteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ted in Wisconsin and Christ in Chicago, and two sisters in Wisconsin. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Rev. Claire Richards Thursday, June 13 at 3:00 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

BJORKLIE, Carl B., age 89, of 405 Irving St. passed away in a local nursing home Friday, Oct. 12, (1962). Mr. Bjorklie had resided in this community since 1907; was a retired commercial fisherman and was a member of the Central Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives are his widow, Christine M. at home; one daughter, Mrs. George Anderson of Seattle; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren; one brother, Aksel Bjorklie and one sister, Miss Tora Bjorklie both in Norway. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Pastor Obed L. G. Vold Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

BJORKLIE, Christine, 100 years old on May 7, passed away Mon. Oct. 10, (1977). She was born in Norway and came to B'ham in 1907. Has resided in a Seattle rest home the past few years. She is a member of the Central Lutheran Church. She is survived by 1 daughter, Marie Anderson, 2 grandchildren, Carol Vanderhoof, and Reginald Anderson, also 5 great grandchildren all residing in Seattle. Several nieces & nephews. Private memorial services to be held in Seattle, Wed. eve. followed by cremation.

BJORLIE, Lars P. "Lewis", age 89, of 2838 Ellis Street, passed away at a local hospital, Wednesday afternoon, August 31, (1949) following a short illness. Mr. Bjorlie had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 37 years and was a former employee of the Lee Wholesale Grocery, having retired eight years ago, and was a member of the Central Lutheran Church. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Sarah Lee Bjorlie; one son, Clarence, of Santa Clara, Calif.; four grandchildren; one brother, Peter Bjorlie, of Pekin, N.D., and one brother and three sisters in Norway. Many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday, September 2, at 2 p.m. within the Central Lutheran Church with the Rev. Oscar Jacobson, pastor, officiating. Interment in Bay View Cemetery under the direction of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.

BJORLIE, Sarah, age 92 years, of 2801 James St., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Nov. 10, (1956) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Bjorlie had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 45 years, and was a member of the Central Lutheran Church. She leaves to survive one adopted son, Clarence Bjorlie, of California, four grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, including Henry Weber, Palmer Ray and C. A. Lee, all of this city, W. F. and Donald Lee, both of Everett, Mrs. Agnes Rykken, Mrs. Lenora Miller and Mrs. Ella Myhre, all of this city. Funeral services will be conducted within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Oscar A. Jacobson, pastor, officiating. Interment Bayview.

BJORKMAN, Lena, age 99, of Route No. 3, Ferndale, passed away at home, Friday, Feb. 7, (1958) following an extended illness. Mrs. Bjorkman had been a resident of the Ferndale district for the past 40 years. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Anna Johnson and Mrs. Thea McCall, both of Ferndale; three sons, Victor and Bernard of Tacoma, John of LaSierra, Calif.; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted, Saturday, Feb. 15, at 1 p.m. in the Monroe Funeral Chapel in Ferndale with the Rev. A. A. Galbraith officiating. Final resting place, Enterprise Cemetery.

BJORNSON, Halldor, age 86 years, of Blaine, passed away at the home of his daughter in Hallson, North Dakota, on Wednesday, October 13, (1948) following a lingering illness. Mr. Bjornson is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Christine Stevenson, Mrs. Margaret Goodman, Mrs. Doris Olason, and Mrs. Freda Garrett; six sons, Bjorn, Tryggvi, Gvend, Khristjan, Tani and Freeman; also 8 grandchildren. The remains will be received by the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine where funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 28, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. H. Sigmar, of Vancouver, B.C., and the Rev. H. S. Sigmar, of Seattle, officiating. Interment in the Blaine Cemetery.

BJORNSON, Herman, age 66, a Blaine resident, passed away at a local hospital Tuesday, Nov. 18, (1958) following a short illness. Mr. Bjornson is survived by his wife, Bertha; one brother, Gilse Bjornson in Manitoba; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Hellis, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Mrs. Nina Sigmar of Glemboro, Manitoba, and Mrs. Bertha Davidson of Souris, Manitoba; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Nov. 21, at 12:30 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, with the Rev. A. E. Kristjannson officiating. Graveside services at 2:30 p.m. at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Vancouver, B.C.

BJORNSON, Jacobina K., age 63 years, passed away at a local hospital, Tuesday, February 24, (1948) following a short illness. Mrs. Bjornson had been a resident of Blaine for the past five years. She is survived by her husband, Halldor Bjornson; four daughters, Mrs. Margaret Goodman, of Hallson, North Dakota, Mrs. Doris Olason, of Seattle, Mrs. Christine Stevenson, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Mrs. Freda Garrett, of Renton, Wash.; six sons, Bjorn, of Saudi Arabia, Tryggvi, of Orange, New Jersey, Gvend, of Guam, Kristjan, of San Diego, Tani, of Seattle, and Lt. Freeman also of Guam; also eight grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Kristine Eastman, of Akra, North Dakota, and several nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the McKinney Funeral Home of Blaine where funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 28, at 2 p.m. with Dr. K. Sigmar, of Vancouver, B.C., officiating. Interment, Blaine Cemetery.

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Mrs. Halldor Bjornson, better known as Bena to young and old alike, passed away Feb. 24, two days before her 64th birthday at the North Bellingham hospital following a brief but severe illness. She was born in Svold, N.D., and leaves her husband, 10 children, eight grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Steina Eastman of Akra, N.D., to mourn her. Children who have arrived home are her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Olason and her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Tani Bjornson of Seattle; her daughter, Mrs. Leon Garrett of Renton; her daughter, Mrs. John Goodman of Hallson, N.D., and sons, Kris of National City, Calif., Gvend Bjornson and First Lt. Freeman Bjornson, the latter two being flown home from Guam. Her son, Bjorn, home on a two month's leave from Saudi Arabia, departed two days prior to his mother's illness. Other children are her step-daughter, Mrs. Christine Stevenson of Grand Forks, N.D., and her son, Triggvi of Orange, N.J. Pending the arrival of the sons from Guam, funeral arrangements are being planned for Saturday at 2 p.m. at the McKinney funeral home with Dr. Harold Sigmar of Vancouver, B.C., officiating in Icelandic and Rev. Harold Sigmar of Seattle, speaking in English.
(From The Blaine Journal, February 26, 1948) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BJORNSON, Jona Kristin, age 85 years, of Blaine, passed away at her home Tuesday, February 10, (1948) following a lingering illness. Mrs. Bjornson had been a resident of Blaine for the past seventeen years, and leaves to survive her husband, Sigurjon; one son, Bjorn Bjornson, Seattle; two daughters, Bjorg Goodman, Vancouver, B.C., Mrs. Gudrun Carlstrom, Vancouver, B.C.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The remains rest at the McKinney Funeral Home in Blaine, where funeral services will be held Saturday, January 14 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. A. E. Kristjannson officiating. Interment Blaine Cemetery.

BJORNSON, Sigurion, age 90, of Route 2, Blaine, passed away in a local rest home Wednesday, February 27, (1963) following an extended illness. A native of Iceland he had been a resident of the Blaine area since 1930 and was a retired carpenter and farmer. He was a member of the Unitarian Church and the Aldan Library Club. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. M. A. Carlstrom of Blaine, and Mrs. I. G. Goodman of Vancouver, B.C., one son Bjorn Bjornson of Seattle, one step-daughter in Iceland, 9 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the McKinney Funeral Home, Saturday, March 2 at 2 p.m., Rev. G. P. Johnson and Rev. A. A. Kristpansson, officiating. Burial will follow in the Blaine Cemetery.

BJORNSON, Thorir, 81, former resident of Blaine, died Monday at the home of a niece in Seattle. He is survived by the niece, Mrs. Diana Rankin, and three nephews, including Barney Hrutfiord, of Blaine. Funeral services will be held at the McKinney chapel in Blaine Thursday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. A. E. Kristjannson officiating. Interment will be made in the Blaine cemetery.
(From the Bellingham Herald, January 2, 1945) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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