JAEGER, John, age 72, of Route 3, Bellingham, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, November 26, (1950) following an extended illness. Mr. Jaeger had been a farmer in this community for the past 45 years. Surviving relatives include a cousin, Ed Wiersma, of Aberdeen, Wash., and other relatives in Holland. Services will be conducted Saturday December 2, at 2 p.m. within the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home.

JAMES, Merne Nelson, of Ferndale, WA died at home on Jan. 24, 2005. She was born on Nov. 7, 1924 to Grace and Walter L. Nelson, of Grand Forks, ND. In May 1997 she was married to Lewis C. James of Surrey, B.C. The couple settled in Ferndale in 1998. In the past few years they both battled serious illness, and her husband died in January, 2004. Mrs. James was a gifted teacher of music and children. One accomplishment during her 32 years of teaching in Dallas was the development of an award-winning chorus of 4th, 5th and 6th grade students. In 1979 she was the recipient of the Teacher of the Year Award. She was a soprano soloist in church choirs and directed both adult and children's choirs. She was an enthusiastic and energetic member of PEO an educational organization for women, for nearly 60 years. In Ferndale she was a member of the United Church. She is survived by her step-mother, Mavis J. Nelson, of N. Mankato, MN; a nephew LCDR Patrick Nelson, US Coast Guard of Washington, DC; a niece Connie Yates of Idaho Falls, ID and several great nieces and nephews. Also surviving the couple are Dan and Pat James of Blaine, Brian James and Nancy of Surrey, Gary James and Rita of Vancouver Island and six grandchildren.
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JENSEN, Carl E., a lifelong resident of Ferndale, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001. He was 81. Born on the family farm off Paradise Road in Ferndale, Carl was a son of Walter Jensen and Caroline Louisa Baer, descendents of the William Baer family, settlers to Ferndale in 1878. Carl attended the Ferndale schools. After serving in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1944, Carl received an honorable discharge. He was then employed in construction with local unions and he also worked in Alaska. Carl enjoyed hunting, motorcycles and attending rallies in Sturgis, S.D., until 1996. He was a member of the Lynden Pioneer Museum and the American Legion. He is survived by a daughter, Carleen Haber of Burlington; a son, Lonny Jensen of Bellingham; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Elsie Strey of Tucson, Ariz.; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; a lifelong friend, Ron Roesell; and a devoted friend, Leroy Snyder of Burlington. Besides his parents, Carl was predeceased by three sisters and a brother. A graveside service was held Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery of Ferndale. Arrangements were by Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Ferndale.

JOHNSON, Edward John, age 85, of Route 3, city, passed away suddenly at his home Monday morning, April 3, (1950). Mr. Johnson was a farmer and had been a resident of this community for the past 65 years. Surviving relatives include his wife, Alma at home; a daughter, Mrs. Violet Crutcher, and four grandsons, all of Route 3, city. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 8, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist & Jerns Funeral Home with the Rev. O. A. Jacobson officiating. Interment in Greenacres Memorial Park.

JULE, James H., Jr., age 35, 404 Baker Street, passed away Monday, September 28, (1964). A lifetime resident of this community, Mr. Jule graduated from Western Washington College of Education in 1958, and had taught French at Fairhaven Junior High School the past four years. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors are his widow, Gita, at home; one daughter, Anne and a son, Eric, both at home; father, James Jule, Sr., city; one brother, Major Wesley L. Jule with the Air Force in Germany; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle M. Thompson, city; Mrs. Alice Quade, Spokane, and nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted by Rev. Grant Whipple Friday, October 2 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, followed by burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.