Whatcom County, Washington Obituary Collection

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Date: Tuesday, 5 December 2017, at 2:51 p.m.

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Virginia C Niemi
10/8/1908 - 11/16/2003

Virginia Niemi, age 95 of Bellingham,
born on
October 8, 1908 in Salt Lake City,
Utah, to Charles & Julia (Hauser)
Carlson.
Virginia moved to Whatcom County in
1945 and worked here as a cook and a
restaurant owner. Virginia attended
St. Joseph’s Adult Day Health Center for
many years. She loved to make
ceramics, crafts, and play bingo. In
her younger days, she sewed, designed
clothing, oil painted, and drew. She
was a member of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-Day Saints,
Bellingham 2nd Ward.
She is survived by her daughter
Dorothy and husband Ordean Willand of
Goodyear, AZ; her son Laurie (Skip) Niemi Jr. of
Omaha, NE; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-
grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to:
St. Joseph’s Adult Day Health
Center
809 E. Chestnut
Bellingham, WA 98226

~or~
Womencare Shelter
2217 Woburn
Bellingham, WA 98225

E. Keith Chamberlain
12/29/1907 - 11/21/2003

E. Keith Chamberlain, age 95, passed
away Friday, November 21, 2003 in
Bellingham, WA. Keith was married Evelyn Cutler in 1954.
The couple moved to Bellingham in 1977
where he enjoyed golf and bridge.
He is survived by his wife Evelyn; step-
son Marc Cutler; step-daughter Kadee
Wilson; all of Bellingham; and his
niece Linda Sue Ford of Whiteboro, TX.
The family will hold services in the
spring.

Everett Alva Minaker
7/26/1923 - 11/20/2003

Everett Alva Minaker, age 80 of
Bellingham, born July 26, 1923 in Sumas, WA to Alva
and Hilda (Tom) Minaker.
Bud worked at Bellingham Cement Plant
for 30 years, from 1950 – 1980. Bud
loved the outdoors, enjoyed hunting,
fishing, and camping. He was a good
carpenter & liked making lawn
furniture, lawn ornaments, and toys.
He loved animals and made a pet of
everything on the farm. He was raised
on a farm in Sumas and raised his
family on a farm in Blaine. He will
always be remembered for the twinkle in
his eyes, his quick smile, and the love
he had for his family and friends.
Bud is survived by his wife of 60
years, Lorraine Minaker of Bellingham;
son Gary Minaker of Bellingham; son
Steve (Mary) Anderson of California;
daughter Linda (John) Boyar of
Ferndale; daughter Gayle Teague of
Bellingham; seven grandchildren -
Tracie, John, Lorinda, Jennifer,
Jerrie, Jeremy, and Gina; and eleven
great-grandchildren.
There will be a Memorial Reception at
Westford’s Broadway Hall on Tuesday,
November 25 at 2:00 PM. Memorials may
be made to Hospice of Whatcom County.

Fred F. Pazaski
6/20/1922 - 11/26/2003

Fred F. Pazaski, age 81, of
Bellingham, WA born June
20, 1922 in Mitchell, South Dakota to
Fred and Carrie Pazaski. In 1924, his
parents, three brothers and sister
moved to Bellingham. He served for
one year in the Civilian Conservation
Corps fighting fires in the North
Cascades. He started work at
Northwest Cycle Company at the age of
14 in 1937. During World War II Fred
served for three and one half years in
the Coast Guard. After the war Fred
returned to Northwest Cycle and
eventually became part owner of the
motorcycle business and retired at the
age of 55.
Besides his many friends and family,
Fred’s love was Harley Davidson
motorcycles and was known throughout
North America for his tremendous
knowledge of Harleys. He was a life
time member of the American Motorcycle
Association with a Member #33. Fred
was also a life time member of the
Mount Baker Motorcycle Association,
Member # 1, and was extremely active
in this organization serving many
roles within it. He was also an
accomplished flat track racer from the
early 40’s to the early 60’s till he
was 45 years old and had the honor of
being voted Whatcom County Sportsman
of the Year in 1962. After Fred’s
retirement with NW Cycle he worked for
Trev Deeley Imports in Canada as a
museum curator for their motorcycle
museum. There his incredible
knowledge of motorcycles was put to
full use and many of his restorations
can be found in countless motorcycle
books, magazines and calendars. He
has numerous motorcycles on loan at
the museum for all to admire. Fred
also was a part time gillnet fisherman
and could work from his beach in front
of their house. He also spent a lot
of time at their second home in
Colville, WA – a log home he built.
Fred was also a member of the American
Legion - Albert J. Hamilton Post #7,
Elks BPOE #194, Bellingham Yacht Club,
Bellingham Land Cruisers, Harley
Owners Group, PNW Motorcycle
Association, Antique Cycle Club of
America, and a past member of the
Bellingham Jaycees.
Fred is survived by his wife of 59
years, Gerry; their daughter Jill
Blair and son-in-law Jim, Bellingham;
daughter Paula Hovde and son-in-law
Don, Bellingham; son Kevin and
daughter-in-law Kathy, Sammamish;
eight grandchildren; and seven great
grandchildren, along with numerous
nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Westford
Funeral Home on Sunday, November 30
from 2 – 4 p.m. A celebration of his
life will be held Monday, December 1st
11:00 AM at Faith Lutheran Church.
There will be a brief visitation
before the services, from 10 – 10:45
am. Following the services, there
will be a Graveside Burial at
Greenacres, returning to Faith
Lutheran afterwards for a remembrance
gathering. Memorials may be sent to
Wildlife Rescue, Inc. ~ PO Box 4273,
Bellingham, WA 98227.

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