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Herman Miller
Herman W. Miller passed away at his Everson-area farm on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001. He was 83.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday at Ten Mile Cemetery followed by memorial services at 2 p.m. in Laurel Community Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob Cameron officiating.
A son of Henry and Magdalena (Elsner) Miller, Herman was born on the farm on Nov. 26, 1918.
For more than 50 years, he operated the dairy and cattle farm and many of his activities were centered around farming organizations.
Herman was a member and former board member of the Whatcom County Farm Bureau and the Whatcom County, Washington State and National Cattlemen's Associations.
Since his early days included farming with horses, he was a member of the Draft Horse Association and participated in the annual plowing match in Lynden many times.
He attended the Ten Mile Chapel and was a former member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bellingham, which he helped build.
At the time of his death, he attended Laurel Community Baptist Church.
He also helped build Lutherwood Bible Camp on Lake Samish.
Herman was a charter member of the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, District 3, and served on the Ten Mile Cemetery Board.
On Oct. 15, 1975 he married Diane Post at his home.
Together, they donated 30 acres of land on Hemmi Road to county 4-H horse clubs, who developed it into the Herman Miller 4-H Horse Park.
Their farm was also the first to become affiliated with the Whatcom County Land Trust.
Besides his wife, Diane, Herman is survived by two step-sons, Gregory Bower of Coulee City, Wash., and David Bower of Bellingham; two grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Saxon Post of the family farm; three sisters, Alma Gansler of Everson, and June Kaaland and husband Ron and Frieda Jordan and husband Paul, all of Bellingham; and numerous other relatives.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by four sisters, Ellen Miller, Mary Robson, Margaret Carlson and Minnie (Martinsen) Giarde.
Memorials may be made to the Laurel Baptist Church, 162 W. Laurel Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226; or to the Herman Miller 4-H Horse Park, c/o Rick Todhunter, 5999 Fazon Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226.
Services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Lynden.
Patricia Delapp
October 6, 1943 - August 9, 2007
Birthplace: Toppenish, WA
Resided in: Ferndale, WA
Arranged by Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory
Alice J. Larsen
March 19, 1918 - August 10, 2007
Birthplace: Ferndale, Washington
Alice J. Larsen, 89, of Ferndale passed away peacefully at the family farm on Friday, August 10, 2007.
Born March, 19, 1918 in Ferndale to Swiss immigrants, Louis and Mary Burgler, Alice lived her entire married life on the farm she loved.
She was a hard worker and very independent, boarding a train when she was in her early 20's with her friend and heading to New York City, where she worked as a waitress.
Hence her saying, "I've been a waitress all my life, from here to Times Square."
She returned home and worked at Helen Booth's diner in Bellingham, where she met her husband, Paul.
They were married on Sept. 9, 1946.
They built their farm together, clearing land and steadily increasing their Holstein dairy herd.
Paul was in the Army Reserves and every Thursday evening, he would have meetings in Bellingham.
Alice would accompany him with a car full of farm fresh eggs to peddle to various customers in Bellingham, while Paul was at his meetings.
She baked her own bread and visitors could always stop in and grab a homemade cookie out of the cookie jar and have a cup of coffee while looking at Mt. Baker from her kitchen window.
She loved people and if she didn't know you…she would eventually!!
She was full of spirit and even in her early 80's, she entered the cow milking contest at the Lynden Fair.
She and Paul traveled to South America, South Africa, New Zealand, China and in 1998, went to the 50th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France.
She loved to visit, whether it be stopping by with her 55 Buick Roadmaster, or calling on the phone.
She later opened her home for a bed and breakfast and has made many friends who came to stay at the farm.
Everyone "knew Alice," and she always had a story for you.
The family would like to thank Dr. Goo and his staff, Alderwood Park Convalescent Center staff and Visiting Angels.
Also, a special thank you to the many friends of Alice’s who called on her, whether it was with a phone call or a visit, it was greatly appreciated. Together, she and Paul raised three children, Jim (Chris) Larsen of Ferndale, Dick Larsen of Vancouver, WA, and daughter, Helen (Larry) Birchall of Ferndale.
She has two grandsons, Joe Larsen of Grandview, WA, and Steve Larsen of Ferndale, WA.
She is also survived by her brother, Frank Burgler of Ferndale, and sister, Pauline Charlton of Bellingham, along with many nieces and nephews.
She was a member of the Ferndale Heritage Society, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sons of Norway and American Legion Auxiliary.
Memorials made be made to any of these, along with Whatcom Hospice or a favorite charity.
Visitation will be Monday, August 20, from 4 to 7 PM, at Moles Funeral Home-Ferndale, 2039 Main Street.
A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, August 21, at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ferndale.
Mom, may you rest in peace, knowing the calves are fed and the cows are milked.
We'll miss you.
Arranged by Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory
Edwin Fast
Edwin Jacob Fast of Ferndale, passed away in Bellingham, on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001. He was 86.
A son of John P. and Tina (Siemans) Fast, Edwin was born in Corn, Okla., on Sept. 11, 1915.
He was baptized at age 15 in Premont, Texas.
Edwin came to Birch Bay from Premont in 1939.
He worked as a logger and a farmer and was in the Laborers Union for 25 years.
He was also an active member of the Birch Bay Bible Community Church.
His first wife, Ruth (Goossen) Fast predeceased him in January 1963.
On Dec. 17, 1963 he married Edna Bergmann in Corn.
Survivors include his wife, Edna, of Ferndale; three sons, Ronald Fast and wife Joann and Stanley Fast and wife Reva, all of Fresno, Calif., and Marvin Fast and wife Lynn of Ferndale; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Ewert of Kingsburg, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Wesley Fast of Reedley, Calif., Harry Fast of Ferndale, and Calvin Fast of Garland, Texas; and a sister-in-law, Selma Bergmann of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Besides his first wife, Edwin was preceded in death by a son, Elden Fast, in June 1983.
Visitation will be held today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Moles Funeral Home in Ferndale, 2039 Main Street.
Funeral services will be on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Birch Bay Bible Community Church, 7039 Jackson Road in Blaine, with the Rev. Jim Totzke officiating.
Since Edwin was a longtime deacon at the church, the family requests donations be made to the Birch Bay Bible Community Church deacon's fund, 7039 Jackson Road, Blaine, WA 98230.
Arrangements are under the care of Moles Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Ferndale.
David S. Carpenter, Sr.
May 24, 1940 - January 26, 2007
Birthplace: Pasadena, California
David Stephen Carpenter Sr. passed away in Lynden on Friday, January 26, 2007. He was 66, born May 24, 1940 in Pasadena, CA to John and Winifred (Blair) Carpenter.
Dave graduated from high school in Pasadena, and attended Pasadena City College.
In his younger years, he drove race cars in Southern California, earning the Top Fuel Mile an Hour and was an ET World Record Holder. He built dragsters for Craig Breedlove, was part of the racing team for Mickey Thompson, and traveled for Iskenderian Racing Cams.
Dave taught Automotive for 23 years at Bellingham Technical College, retiring in 1995. After his retirement, he built race cars with his son, David Jr.
wDave enjoyed fishing, his house on Shaw Island, and traveling. He could be ready to go anywhere in 30 minutes!
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Dave is survived by his wife Frances, whom he married in 1964; daughter Christy and husband Tyler King; son David Jr. and wife Dina Carpenter; brother John Carpenter and wife Joan; grandchildren, Jessica King, Holli King, Kyle Carpenter, Brady Carpenter, Cara Carpenter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made in Dave’s name to Whatcom Hospice, 800 E. Chestnut, Bellingham, WA 98225.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 31, at 11:00 AM, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lynden. Burial will follow at Ten Mile Cemetery.
Arranged by Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory
Evelyn Christy
Longtime Everson resident Evelyn Olive Christy of Port Orchard, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001. She was 96.
Born in Sunnyside, Wash., on Nov. 20, 1905, Evelyn was an adventurous woman.
She lived in Hawaii, and Alaska, as a young woman, drove a taxi cab during World War II, and ran the Everson Tavern for many years with her husband, Joe.
Evelyn was a member of the I.O.O.B. and the American Legion.
Survivors include 10 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, Evelyn was predeceased by four sons and one brother.
At the request of the family there will be no services.
Arrangements were by Haven of Rest Funeral Home in Gig Harbor.
Keith Griffin
May 15, 1984 - January 30, 2007
Birthplace: San Diego, California
Keith Justin Griffin died January 30, 2007, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was 22, born in San Diego, Calif., on May 15, 1984, to Stephanie (Koch) and Darrell Griffin.
Keith was an Airman in the U.S. Navy with the U.S.S. Carl Vinson.
He is survived by his wife, Nichole Archuletta-Griffin, sons, Colby and Alex Griffin, parents, Darrell and Stephanie Griffin, sisters, Barbara Griffin and Tracy (Josh) Gray, brother-in-law, Jacob Archuletta, and sister-in-law, Jennifer Moren,
Services will be held on Friday, February 16th, in the Bayview Chapel at the funeral home (Lakeway & Woburn).
Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until the Funeral Service, which begins at 10:30 AM.
Interment with full Military Honors will follow at Greenacres Memorial Park.
Bayview Chapel – Bellingham
Arranged by Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory
