Letters to the Editor — June 1, 2016

Sanders to Trump   I am a Sanders supporter, but I’m casting my ballot for Trump. Do I feel bad about not supporting Hillary? No, I don’t. Why should I? You tell me.   Has ...

Burdena (DeWaard) Pasenelli

  Our hearts are broken; we wanted another 20 years with her. Birdie suffered a stroke and passed away peacefully two days later on May 24, 2016.   Born at home during an Eagle ...

Norma Bruget

  Norma Toler Thomas Bruget was born on April 6, 1920, in Palisades, Washington, to Edwin S. and Cora Hoff Toler. She died on May 21, 2016, at the age of 96. She lived over 90 years ...

Eva Olga Cooper

  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eva Olga Hardy Cooper on May 17, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, a U.S. Army veteran, Leon Cooper; ...

Wilhelma Cowin

  Wilhelma “Willie” M. Cowin passed away peacefully in Lynden on May 21, 2016. She was born on Sept. 19, 1925, to parents Boyd and Ruth (Munkres) Davie. She married Ellis Cowin ...

Dean Munkres

  Dean Munkres, age 73, of Lynden and formerly of Everson, passed away at the Christian Health Care Center on Saturday, May 28, 2016.   His memorial service will be at 4 p.m. ...

Marjorie Van Dyken

  Lynden resident Marjorie Van Dyken passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the age of 88. Arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home.

Helga Urbanc

  Helga M. Urbanc, age 75, of Ferndale, passed away on May 22, 2016.   You may share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com.

Loretta Point

  Loretta Point, age 51, of Bellingham and the Lummi Nation, passed away on May 23, 2016.   Visit www.molesfarewelltributes.com to share memories and stories.

Paulline Hillaire

  Paulline Hillaire, age 85, of Bellingham and the Lummi Nation, passed away on May 23, 2016.   Visit www.molesfarewelltributes.com to share memories and stories.