Whatcom County, Washington Obituary Collection

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Date: Tuesday, 5 December 2017, at 2:37 p.m.

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Wilma Merle McLeod
1/14/1912 - 12/20/2007

Wilma McLeod, 95, Born January 14, 1912 in
Edinburg, North Dakota to William and
Merl (Oakland) Odne, she came to
Bellingham in 1946. A teacher for 42
years, Wilma taught first in North
Dakota and for three decades in
Bellingham. Other jobs included that
of telephone operator, gas station
attendant and motel assistant manager.
She also owned a ladies ready-to-wear
store, Wiladors, from 1958 to 1963 in
Bellingham.
A world traveler, Wilma had many
hobbies, which included playing bridge,
making and decorating hats, oil
painting and doing crossword puzzles.
She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi
sorority, the Bellingham Golf & Country
Club, Elks Auxiliary and was active in
the American Cancer Society.
Wilma was preceded in died
in 1962. She is survived by niece
Colleen Emerson of Reno, NV, great
nephews Ralph H. Emerson III and George
Toring Emerson, great-great nephews
Taylor and Kyle Emerson and many
special friends including Mary Foster
and Carol Collender. Memorials may
be made to Whatcom Hospice, 800 E.
Chestnut, Suite C1, Belligham, WA
98225.

Phyllis C. Flotre
12/5/1917 - 12/20/2007

Phyllis C. Flotre born in
Bellingham on Dec. 5, 1917 to John and
Millie (Hearst) Smith. Phyllis worked
for many years in retail sales at J.C.
Penney's and later managed Jeannie Dale
Fabrics in Bellingham. Her hobbies
included painting, reading, ballroom
dancing and many laborious hours of
love that went into her beautiful
flower gardens. She enjoyed cooking
and death by her
daughters, Sherryl Tekulve and Leanne
Hoffman, and son-in-laws, Bob Tekulve,
Gene Hoffman and John Jacobsen.
Phyllis is survived by her sister Arlie
Johnson of Los Altos, CA; daughter
Nancy Jacobsen of Kendall; son Dennis
Lintz (wife Judy) of Bellingham;
granddaughters Linda Maarhuis, Kim
Jacobsen, Kathy Hoekema and Karen
Hicks; grandsons Larry Hoffman, Jason
Olson, Kevin Braaten, Kenny Braaten and
Kerry Braaten; and 15 great
grandchildren. A family gathering will
be held.

Deloris Irene Bovee
11/6/1914 - 12/19/2007

Deloris Irene Bovee, age 93, passed
away peacefully December 19, 2007. She
lived an active and independent life.
Deloris was married Lester M. Bovee and
lived in the Laurel Area. They had two
daughters Aloha and Edith. During
World War II, Delores worked for
Firestone assembling tanks. She held
various jobs including caring for
migrant children in her home during
harvest. Deloris did her own
gardening, canning and she loved her
flowers.
She was not afraid to share her love
for her Saviour Jesus Christ to those
she came in contact with. She loved
singing hymns and reading her bible.
She made many quilts, giving them to
friends, family or anyone in need. She
was an active member at the Broadway
Presbyterian Church and later the Grace
Community Church. She was quite active
for many years with the ladies home
league of the Salvation Army. At the
end of her life she was attending
Truth Tabernacle.
She was preceded in passed away on
August 27, 2008. Bob was married Frances Mote in Feb
1952; she preceded him in death by
brother, Don Morgan. He is survived by
six children; Judy Wharton, Karen
(Allen) Harvey; Bob Jr.; Ron; Lori
(Mike) Johnston; Lynnette (mike)
VanIeperen. Also by brother Jack
Morgan and wife, Joyce of Lynden and
sister, Wilma Schouten of Lynden. Bob
had 11 grandchildren, 11 great-
grandchildren; and three on the way.
Bob was a Korean war combat veteran,
who was based in Fort Ord. He held
various jobs around the county,
including driving bus for Nooksack
Valley School District.
Visitation on Thursday, August 28th
from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and a
Funeral Ceremony on Friday, August 29th
at 10:00 a.m. both at Westford Funeral
Home.

Kenna Louise Thomas
6/17/1945 - 8/29/2008

Our beloved sister, mother,
grandmother, friend, and mentor Kenna
Louise Thomas graduated with honors to
Heaven, born June 17, 1945 in
Bremerton, WA to Kenneth & Rowena
Thomas. She grew up in Yakima and
graduated from Central Washington
University. Kenna’s gift of singing
was apparent at a very early age. She
enjoyed singing at various occastions
including weddings and school events.
As an adult, she continued singing
groups. A Whatcom County resident
since 1978, Kenna collected a wide
variety of friends and companions. She
found great happiness in her position
at North Sound Family Medicine. She
loved her coworkers and “the docs,” as
well as the work she did.
Kenna lived life with an abiding sense
of gratitude. Some of the many things
that brought her happiness were
spending time with her beloved
grandchildren, watching Mariners games
and bull-riding events, creating
beautiful cards and gifts for friends,
going to jazz and blues concerts with
her sister, creating delicious meals,
going to family parties at the
Kuehnels, and sharing the joys and
trials of life with her treasured
daughter Kimberly.
Kenna had a gift for warming the hearts
of everyone she met, no matter what the
circumstances. A friend of Bill W’s
for 16 1/2 years, she touched the lives
of many people. Kenna was always there
to reach out a hand to help someone in
need, and her recovery will live on in
the hearts of those she leaves behind.
She faced her final challenge with
dignity, grace, and an incredible
strength of spirit, never complaining
to the last. Kenna will be deeply
missed. We are honored to have been in
her life, and thankful for her presence
in ours. Breathe easy now, beloved one.
Memorials may be made to the Pulmonary
Fibrosis Foundation or The Moyer
Foundation. A Memorial Ceremony will
be held at Westford Funeral Home on
Saturday, September 6 at 11 AM followed
by a reception.

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