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James A. Petty
August 19, 1935 - February 1, 2007
Birthplace: Durango, Colorado
James A. Petty, age 71 of Ferndale passed away on February 1, 2007. He was born on August 19, 1935 in Durango, CO to James and Lorene (Boughan) Petty. James graduated from Ferndale High School in 1954 and spent 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. He married Shirley Polinder on January 5, 1957 in Bellingham. James worked lot maintenance for several car dealerships, eventually retiring from Bellingham Chrysler.
He loved riding his motorcycle, and going camping, and James especially enjoyed being a grandpa. He played Santa Claus for several events and lived his life by his motto, “Strangers are just friends that I haven’t met yet.” James was a member of the Gold Wing Roadriders Association, the Christian Motorcycle Association and the International Order of Forresters.
He was preceded in death by his father, James in 1984; mother, Lorene in 1981; daughter, Laurie in 1958; brother, Pat Petty in 1968; and his grandson, TJ in 2005. James is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughter Anita Tarlao (Dominic); sons, Curtis (Daralyn), Bill (Lori) and Stephen Petty; brothers, Ron and Ted Petty; sister, Margaret Ann; eleven grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends.
Memorial donations may be made to the Mt. Baker Kidney Center, 410 Birchwood Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 1:00 PM, at Greenacres Memorial Park.
Arranged by Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory
Clista Butts
August 3, 1917 - February 3, 2007
Birthplace: Webb City, Missouri
Clista A. Butts of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2007. She was 89, born on August 3, 1917, in Webb City, Missouri, to Hallie (Herring) and Bird Thomas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Butts, on December 29, 1988, and son Darryl Butts in April of 2002. She is survived by her sons, Delbert E and Truman D. Butts; daughter Trulista J. Butts; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and sister Dorothy Luther.
Clista devoted her life to helping others. She was an active member of the Salvation Army.
Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 15th, at the Salvation Army with Major David Scholin officiating. Burial will follow at 1:30 at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale.
By Moles Family Funeral Homes
Bayview Chapel - Bellingham
Arranged by Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory
Eva Lecy Holt
Born in VanBuren, Missouri, on Sep. 11, 1907
Departed on May. 24, 2003 and resided in Lynden, WA.
Eva Holt, age 95, was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 24, at the Christian Health Care Center.
Eva was born in Van Buren, Missouri, on September 11, 1907 to Tom and Minnie Williams. She was the oldest daughter of twelve children, four boys and eight girls. Her youngest sister, Virginia Lindall is the only living sibling residing in Marysville with husband, Vic.
Eva married William “Wid” Holt on September 9, 1927 in Ellington, Missouri. They had three daughters, Helen, Melba and Erma. They moved to Lynden in 1937 and son James was born in 1943. They operated a strawberry farm in Lynden until their retirement. After fifty-two years of marriage, Wid passed away on May 6, 1979. Eva lived on the home place, gardening and growing flowers. Her driveway was always lined with beautiful dahlias. She continued to work, sorting potatoes for the Bedlingtons and helping in the Maberry’s strawberry plant well into her 80’s. She loved her friends and family who would come to visit, play guitar and sing. She retired to the Christian Health Care Center in 2000.
She is survived by two daughters, Helen and husband Butch Timmer of Lynden, and Melba Lackey of Bellingham; grandchildren, Brent Matter and wife Barb, Kim Rhea and husband Don, Juli Wandel and husband Howard, Sheree Bates and husband Mike all of Lynden; Lance Hirmann and wife Cindy and Scott Lackey all of Bellingham; thirteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Besides her husband William, she was preceded by infant son James and infant daughter Erma.
Memorials may be made to your favorite charity.
Anna Edna Wight
Born in Snyder, Texas on Nov. 17, 1915
Departed on May. 31, 2003 and resided in Lynden, WA.y
Mrs. Edna Wight, age 87 of Lynden, died at the Christian Health Care Center on Saturday, May 31.
Born Anna Edna Morton, she was the daughter of Joseph and Caldona (Goss) Morton and was born on November 17, 1915 in Snyder, Texas. She came to Whatcom County in 1939 and was married to Harold Wight in Everson, on May 13, 1940. A homemaker, Edna also helped her husband operate a dairy farm.
Mrs. Wight was a former member and Deacon of the Everson Presbyterian Church and currently a member of Nooksack Valley Baptist Church. She also served as the Sunday School Secretary at both churches. Edna was a long-time active member of the Everson Club and she and Harold traveled for many years with the women’s choir, The Joyful Sound. She also enjoyed sewing and crafts.
Besides her parents, Edna was preceded by her husband, Harold in 1999 and a total of eight brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Wight is survived by daughters, Shirley and husband, Richard Fullner of Seattle, Ilene and husband David Campbell of Upland, CA. and Betty Wight also of Seattle; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Memorials may be made to the Nooksack Valley Baptist Church, 1208 Main Street, Everson 98247.
Josephine 'Jo Jean' Wiggs
Born in Osawatomie, Kansas on Dec. 30, 1928
Departed on Jul. 6, 2007 and resided in Lynden,, WA.
Josephine Jean (Jo Jean) Wiggs, age 78 of Lynden, was taken to be with her Heavenly Father at the Christian Health Care Center on Friday, July 7, 2007.
She was the daughter of Ernest and Isabel (Enlow) Nichols and was born in Osawatomie, Kansas on December 30, 1928. Following high school, Jo Jean graduated from Baker University. She moved to Washington in 1950 when she married Eldon Wiggs in Seattle on September 1, 1950. She was a substitute teacher in many Western Washington schools. Following retirement Jo Jean and Eldon moved to Lynden in 1994.
Jo Jean was a member of Faith Reformed Church in Lynden. She will be remembered for her shinning smile, abiding faith and servant heart. She was active in Girl Scouts as a leader and other activities included Christian women’s Club, Children’s Orthopedic Hospital Guild and Young Life. An avid bridge player, she enjoyed the challenges of that game. Golf was a passion in her later years.
Jo Jean is survived by her husband Eldon; daughters Shannon of Gig Harbor and Debra of Bellingham and other members of the extended family. Jo Jean was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Ernestine Bennett and Wilesta Pierce.
A Celebration of her life will be held on Monday, July 23, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. in Faith Reformed Church, 7th & Liberty Streets in Lynden.
Contributions in Jo Jean’s honor may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Washington, 12721 30th Ave., Suite #101, Seattle, WA. 98125; Faith Reformed Church, 300 7th Street; Young Life, PO Box 213; or Christian Health Care Center, 855 Aaron Dr., all Lynden, WA. 98264.
Ollie B. Andrews
Born in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma on Feb. 9, 1908
Departed on Jul. 15, 2007 and resided in Lynden, WA.
On Sunday, July 15, 2007 our dear precious mom, Ollie “Olive” B. Andrews, age 99, left her earthly home and was taken to heaven. She is now with dad and her many loved ones that have gone on before. Ollie Belle Blythe Andrews had been at Lynden Christian Health Care for the past two years. She was born Feb. 9, 1908 in Ft. Gibson, OK to Albert and Maggie (Parks) Blythe. She was raised by her Aunt Pearl; and at age 21, she married Roy Andrews in 1929. They moved to San Antonio, TX where their first three children were born and then to Missoula, MT where they had four more children. Later they moved to Bellingham where their last child was born.
Mom was known for her wit, being a great mom and homemaker. Her children and grandchildren will always remember the countless hours and love she put into baking breads and cookies for Christmas and special occasions. Most of all, her faith was an important part of who she was and she shared that with everyone who knew her. She will be greatly missed by her family and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. It is too mind-boggling to even begin to name all the surviving children.
She is survived by Don and Rose Russell of Bellingham; Bettie Martin of Nooksack; Roy Andrews of Missoula, MT; Howard and Janet Andrews of Missoula, MT; Harold and Motoko Andrews of Everson; Kenneth Andrews of Seattle; Robert and Judith Andrews of Mesquite, NV and Johnny and Sharon Tellefsen of Everson, WA.
The family wishes to thank the Christian Health Care Center for taking care of Mom during the last two years. We especially would like to thank Lucas for his wonderful tender care during mom’s last few hours. The family suggests memorials in Ollie’s name to Lynden Christian Health Care Center, 855 Aaron Dr., Lynden, WA 98264.
Visitation hours will be Friday, July 20, 5 to 8 pm at Gillies Funeral Home. A Funeral service will be conducted by Pastor Gary Hardaway on Sat. July 21, 10:30 am at Gillies Funeral Home Chapel, 202 Front St., Lynden followed by burial in Nooksack Cemetery.
Everil Pauline Rasmussen
Born in Buffalo, Oklahoma on Jun. 17, 1922
Departed on Jul. 15, 2007 and resided in Lynden, WA.
Everil Rasmussen, age 85, went to be with her Savior and Lord July 15, 2007. A resident of Christian Health Care Center, she was surrounded by her loving family as she entered her eternal rest.
Born in Buffalo, OK on June 17, 1922 to Bryan (L.B.) and Emma (Sumpter) Dickinson she moved with her family to Yakima, WA in June 1935. In 1937, they moved to Lynden where she was a 1940 Lynden High School graduate. She was married to Merl Rasmussen April 14, 1944. Everil was an active member of Word of Life Church; where she served as treasury secretary of the Sunday School and belonged to ladies Alpha Missionary Circle. Musically gifted she also sang in the church choir, the Ladies Trio and played in the church orchestra. Employed at the Lynden Washington Coop; she also was a waitress at Lynden Fairway Café and later baked pies for the café.
Everil was preceded in death by her parents, Bryan and Emma Dickinson; sister, Audene Holleman and sister-in-law, Eva Dickinson. She is survived by her loving husband, Merl; daughter, Linda (Dwayne) Rogers; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Hillary and Alexandra all of Lynden and Desiree Roosma and Zack DePoppe; sister, Doris (David) Crabtree; brothers Eryl (Mona) Dickinson, Roland (Caroline) Dickinson all of Lynden and Hersel Dickinson of Mt. Vernon and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation hours will be Thursday, July 19, 6 to 8 pm at Gillies Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, July 20, 1 pm at Greenacres Memorial Park, 3700 Northwest Dr., Ferndale. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 21, 2:00 pm at Word of Life Church, 1986 Main St., Lynden. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Everil’s name to Word of Life Church Building Fund, 1986 Main St., Lynden, WA 98264.
