Huge Marriages Search EngineJohn Cashmire Pazaski
12/27/1916 - 5/10/2003
John C. Pazaski, age 86, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital on May 10, 2003.
John was born in Harrah, Oklahoma, on December 27, 1916, but lived his whole life in Bellingham.
A cabinetmaker by trade, his hobbies included motorcycle racing, golf, billiards, bowling, and fishing.
He was one of the oldest members of the Mount Baker Motorcycle Club and a driving force in building the Hannegan Speedway more than 50 qyears ago.
For many years, John was the best local hardtrack racer, winning numerous trophies.
He also earned trophies while enjoying his other hobbies including a Hole in One in golf.
John is survived by his wife of 25 years, Ardie; daughters, Terri English and Roxi Anthony (Roger); and stepson, Mike Brownrigg (Colleen).
He is also survived by his brother, Fred Pazaski, and grandchildren, Tracie Webb, Melanie Rice, Lyndsi Stickles, Bryce Anthony, Kyle Anthony, Tim Brownrigg and Mark Brownrigg, plus several great-grandchildren.
John was a member of the Church of the Assumption.
Memorials may be made to the Assumption School.
A viewing and visitation will be held Wednesday from 12-5 p.m. at Westford Funeral Home.
A graveside service officiated by Father Jay DeFolco will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park on Thursday, May 15 at 2 p.m., with a reception following.
Bernard Vernon Dunnigan
April 11, 1907 – May 9, 2003
Born in Bankhead, Alberta, Canada, to James and Elizabeth Ryan Dunnigan, the family immigrated to Whatcom County, in the late 1920s, settling in Bellingham.
In 1933, Dad met and married the love of his life, Eva Mary DeGrace, and together, they raised three children; Donald of Tacoma (wife Diane), John (now deceased), and Colleen Copland of Bellingham.
From the beginning they were a team, our mother and dad.
Always working together, sharing, giving, caring, or as Dad liked to say “pulling in the same direction!”
We will always be thankful for their beautiful example.
From his youth, Dad was a hard worker and could do many things.
While still in his 20’s, he survived a near-fatal coalmine explosion and cave-in in the mines under Bellingham.
As World War II loomed, Dad had a young family, but joined the war effort by becoming a shipwright at the Bellingham Shipyards.
Following the war years, he fulfilled his true vocation in life by becoming a carpenter and built many homes in our community.
He loved to putter in his shop, building, fixing, repairing.
Many in the area remember his kindness and eagerness to be of any help in their projects.
The wonderful vegetable and flower gardens he kept for years were a joy to us, as he loved to share with family and friends.
Dad was a gracious host.
Through the years, we gathered around their table or they at ours, as Dad told again and again of his experiences in life.
Now the telling of those stories is engraved in our minds and hearts forever.
Belief in God and active participation in church community was vital to their lives.
Dad was a 50-year usher at Assumption Parish, later at Sacred Heart, and did much volunteer work.
He was a life-long member of the Knights of Columbus, the Tall Elks, his carpenter union, and NARFE association.
Bernard was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Eva, his son John, son-in-law Robert Copland, sister, Marcella Caraher, brothers John and Fred, and sister-in-law, Jean Dunnigan.
In addition to his two children, he is survived by grandchildren: Steven (Charlotte) Dunnigan, David Dunnigan, Dr. Michael Copland (Brenda), Christopher Copland (Dawn), Gregory Copland (Nancy), Karen Hemmett (Robert); and great-grandchildren: Katherine, Elizabeth, Christopher, Megan, Andrew, Joel, Sarah, Michael, Riley, Taylor, Madison, Sophie, Chloe, and one unborn great-grandchild.
Also survived by his brother, Wilfred
Dunnigan (Ruie) of Bellingham, brother-in-law, Joe Caraher of Klamath Falls, Oregon, sisters-in-law, Jean and Helen Dunnigan, as well as numerous nephews and nieces.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Fairhaven Estates, where Dad made his home these last years, especially Katie, Mary, Marilyn, Margaret, Delores, Paula, Theresa, Robin, Dan, and all the rest.
You’ve been wonderful!!
Also, thanks to the fine Hospice nurses and staff for your comfort these last weeks. God bless you all!
And now we will just say, Dad, it’s been a privilege!
For those who wish, memorials can be made to the charity of your choice, Hospice, or Tall Elks.
George H. Brennan
3/14/1922 - 6/4/2003
George Brennan, age 81, of Bellingham, WA, passed away June 4, 2003 at St. Joseph Hospital.
He was born March 14, 1922 in Bemidji, MN, to George and Olivia (Olson) Brennan.
George moved to Bellingham, and married Theodora Whitesmith in 1942.
He served in the US Army in France, Germany, and Belgium as a tank commander.
After World War II, he served with ACS Signal Corp. until retiring.
He was a member of the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus here in Bellingham.
In his free time, George enjoyed photography, woodworking, gardening, farming, and golfing.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Theodora Whitesmith Brennan; son, Patrick (Mary) Brennan of Toledo, WA; son, David (Pamela) Brennan of
Anchorage, Alaska; daughter, Janice (Ike) Eisenhut of Ferndale; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by one sister Dorothy Lukins of Michigan.
There will be a vigil at Westford Funeral Home on Thursday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, June 6 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Father David Young officiating.
Ellen H. Peel
10/15/1908 - 6/3/2003
Ellen H. Peel, age 94 of Bellingham, WA, passed away June 3, 2003 at her home.
She was born October 15, 1908 in Two Harbors, Minnesota, to Ben & Marie (Knutsen) Hansen.
In 1925, Ellen moved to the Bellingham area, and married Bertram “Bert” Peel in Mt. Vernon, WA, in 1958.
She worked as a beautician at Wahl’s from 1937 to 1957 and worked at Bellingham Hotel from 1957 until her retirement in 1967.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert in 2003, 5 brothers, 1 half-brother and 1 sister.
She is survived by her sister, Myrtle Markhart of Yakima; nephews, Keith Bakke of Bellingham, Dick Hansen of East Sound, WA, Wade Hansen of Bellingham, Jim Hanson of Delta Junction, AK, Robert E. Hansen of Bellingham; and one niece, Nancy Mills of Bellingham.
Memorials may be made to Whatcom Hospice.
Visitation will be held from at Westford Funeral Home Friday, June 6 from 9-5 and Monday, June 9 from 9-10:30.
A graveside service will be held at Bayview Cemetery Monday, June 9 at 11:30 with Don Piro officiating, followed by a Memorial Reception at the Broadway Hall, 1300 Broadway.
Carol Ann Terpsma-Nebbergall
Born in Everson, Washington, on Jan. 2, 1942
Departed on Jul. 13, 2007 and resided in Mt. Vernon, WA.
Carol Ann Terpsma-Nebbergall, age 65, died at a Snohomish health care facility on Friday, July 13.
Carol was the daughter of Charles and Elisabeth Terpsma and grew up in the Everson area of Whatcom County, and attended Lynden Christian Schools.
She lived in Mt. Vernon, for a number of years and had just recently moved to Snohomish.
She is survived by a sister and two brothers.
A memorial service will be conducted on Wednesday, July 18, at 2:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room of the Third Christian Reformed, 6th & Liberty Streets, Lynden with Pastor Tom Kok officiating.
Her ashes will be interred in Monumenta Cemetery in Lynden.
Memorials may be made to the Skagit Hospice Foundation; P.O. Box 1376; Mt. Vernon, WA 98273.
Michael Dean Ten Kley
Dec. 29, 1950 - July 8, 2006
Michael Dean Ten Kley, age 55, went to be with his Lord and Savior unexpectedly on Saturday, July 8, 2006 at his home.
Mike was born on Dec. 29, 1950 in Bellingham, to Marvin A. and Henrietta (Veenhof) Ten Kley.
He was raised in Lynden, and Deming, where he graduated from Mount Baker High School with the class of 1969.
It was there, he met and married his only high school sweetheart, Cheri Cowden, in February 1971.
Mike had worked in the residential and commercial construction industry since graduating from high school and most recently as project manager/estimator for The Colacurcio Brothers Construction Company, Inc. of Blaine.
Mike loved his family and spending time with his grandkids.
He also enjoyed camping, boating, skiing fishing, hunting, playing cards and taking various mission trips at home and overseas.
Mike enjoyed life to the fullest.
Mike is survived by his wife, Cheri of 35 years; sons, Jeremy and wife, Heather and Kyle and wife, Angela; daughter, La’Renda; four grandchildren, Skyler, Madalyn, Conner and Mazie Ten Kley; parents, Marvin and Henrietta Ten Kley and twin sister, Marva Jean and her husband, Sig Aase; four brothers, Rod and his wife, Lori, Gary, Glen and his wife, Barbara and Doug and his wife, Judy; numerous nieces, nephews and other relative and a host of friends.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 14 at 1:00PM at Ten Mile Cemetery, Lynden, followed by a celebration of Mike’s life at 2:30 PM at Word of Life Church, 1986 Main Street, Lynden, with Pastor Merv Peterson officiating.
Memorials may be made be to Rebound of Whatcom County, serving families and children who are at risk, P.O. Box 28338, Bellingham, WA 98228 or Lighthouse Mission Ministries, P.O. Box 548, Bellingham, WA 98227.
Elmer Nicolaas
Sept. 1, 1938 - July 6, 2006
Elmer C. Nicolaas, a lifetime resident of Bellingham, and Ferndale, passed away at the age of 67, on Thursday, July 6, 2006.
He was born on Sept. 1, 1938 in Bellingham, to Hank and Gertie Nicolaas.
Elmer was a well-liked man with a wonderful sense of humor.
As the owner of Nicolaas Fuel and Auto Wrecking, he loved collecting things that would be valuable to others, and he often said, “If I don’t have it…You don’t need it.”
Elmer loved to help people and enjoyed being at home watching “Andy Griffith,” “Bonanza” and “Gunsmoke.”
He loved listening to old country and western albums.
Elmer married Betty Gray in 1959 and they had six children together.
He died on 6 July 2006, in Ferndale, Whatcom, Washington, United States, at the age of 67, and was buried in Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale, Whatcom, Washington, United States.
Elmore Deeter
Jan. 2, 1911 - July 3, 2006
Elmore Lloyd Deeter, age 95, died on Monday, July 3, 2006 in Sumas.
Born a twin to George W. and Agnes L. (Ludwig) Deeter on Jan. 2, 1911 in Everson, he was a lifetime Whatcom County resident.
On Jan. 2, 1931, he married Alice G. Merk.
She preceded him in death on Nov. 23, 2000.
Elmore worked a small dairy and berry farm with his parents and siblings for several years.
He and his twin brother, Rumore, then worked as a team in the woods and sawmills and eventually retired from the Olympic Cement Quarry after 27 years. Following retirement, he loved to travel, worked his vegetable and flower gardens and enjoyed his hobby of small engine repair.
He lived all his life on the North Pass Rd., Sumas until Nov. 2005, when he sold his home and moved to A Touch of Country on the Jones Rd., east of Sumas.
Preceded in death by his son, Ronald Deeter; sisters, Mabel Monnet and Mary Ford; twin brother, Rumore Deeter in 2005; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
He is survived by daughters, Loretta J. Gray of Sumas, Lavina Beech of Big Lake, AK; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Deeter of Stanfield, AZ; youngest brother, Arnold Betty Deeter of Wenatchee, WA; 14 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren and 50 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation hours will be 1 to 8 pm at Gillies Funeral Home on Fri., July 7, 2006.
Elmore will be laid to rest next to Alice, his beloved wife of 69 years, at a Graveside service, Sat., July 8, 3:00 pm in Sumas Cemetery.
A reception will follow at Sumas Senior Center, 461 2nd St., Sumas.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
James Honcoop
Dec. 19, 1927 - July 6, 2006
James J. Honcoop passed away on July 6, 2006 in Tucson, Ariz.
He was born on Dec. 19, 1927 in Haarlemmermeer, the Netherlands, and immigrated to Lynden, with his family in February 1950.
He had served in the Dutch army in Indonesia after World War II.
He earned a degree in education from Western Washington University and later a Master’s Degree from Oregon State University.
He taught photography in Tucson schools from 1957 until 1984 at the high school level.
He spent his remaining years as a nature photographer.
His love of teaching was still evident in the many hours he spent each year volunteering at, among other places, the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum as a docent, and at the Sonoran Arthropod Studies Institute.
He showed his slide documentaries on the life cycle of butterflies and other insects, various desert animals and desert plant life in many different places, including guest ranches, elder hostel classes and other educational venues. [cut off]
Joseph Patrick Murphy, Jr.
6 Apr 1922 - 25 Jun 2006
Joseph Patrick Murphy, Jr. passed away June 25, 2006 at his residence in Blaine.
He was born in N. Andover, MA, and graduated from high school in Weymouth, MA, in June 1941 and joined the U.S. Navy.
He was a radioman until being accepted into flight school.
At the end of WWII, he was eligible for the GI Bill and studied electrical engineering at Rensaleer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, and spent the next 30 years as an electrical engineer.
In the 1980s, he studied for Anglican priesthood on Long Island, and served in Fall River, MA, overseas in the Caribbean, England, and New Zealand, before coming to Christ Church in Blaine, where he served 3 years until his retirement.
Patrick is survived by his wife of 14 years, Carol J.; son, Robert Murphy of Bangkok, Thailand; daughters, Colleen of Houston, TX, Barbara Jean of Blacksburg, VA, Patricia of Los Gatos, CA; 4 grandchildren; brothers, Frank of Merrill, WA, Ken of Florida, Ed of Rockland, MA and Robert of Rockland, MA.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 11:00 AM at Christ Episcopal Church, 4th and Boblett Streets in Blaine, with Bishop Sandy Hampton officiating.
Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematorium
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John Law
08/24/1918 - 7/3/2006
Capt. John Townley Law, USN, 87, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2006.
He was commanding officer of three destroyers and saw action in World War II and Korea.
He retired from the U.S. Navy after 26 years of service and then was a manager of NATO weapons systems at GE for 14 years.
He and his wife, Lydia, moved to Washington, to be close to Lydia's family.
In Washington, he worked as a consultant on NATO issues and real estate development.
John and Lydia moved to Florida, in 1988.
John continued a very active life with the Kiwanis and the Indian River Colony Club.
He loved fishing, geology and stock trading.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Lydia; three children and two grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held on September 18, 2006 at Arlington National Cemetery.
Florida Memorial Funeral Home in Rockledge, is entrusted with arrangements.
