Latest Obituaries

Wesley Blow

  Wesley B. Blow, age 78, passed away very peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, at the Whatcom Hospice House.   Wesley was born Dec. 18, 1942, in Astoria, Oregon, to Margaret ...

William Hendrick

  In Bill’s own words:   “My full name is William Ellis Hendrick. Normally I am called Bill. I was born Nov. 16, 1931, at home about five miles northeast of Montrose, Missouri. ...

Marie Bonsen

  After battling cancer three times in the past 19 years, Marie E. Bonsen, having fought the good fight, went home March 20, 2021. Her last weeks were spent surrounded by her children, ...

Glenn Terpstra

  Glenn Wilburn Terpstra, age 82, passed away peacefully at his Lynden home on March 6, 2021, surrounded by his children and loving wife, Marilyn. Glenn lost his battle to melanoma ...

Virginia Lagerwey

  Virginia “Irene” Lagerwey, age 66, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021.   Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Betty DeBoer

  Elizabeth (Betty) De Boer was welcomed into Heaven on the morning of Sunday, March 14, 2021, just in time to sing in the choir. She had just celebrated her 93rd birthday in the ...

Leslie Kiel

  With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Leslie Rae Kiel, who left this world peacefully and was welcomed into heaven on March 10, 2021. Our beloved daughter, mother, sister, ...

Ralph Farrar

  Ralph C. Farrar, Ph.D., a 19-year resident of Ferndale, died peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, at the age of 90 on March 12, 2021.   Born in 1930 in Cabool, Missouri, ...

Gertrude Tjoelker

  Gertrude Tjoelker, age 86, of Lynden, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 8, 2021.   Gertrude was born on Aug. 22, 1934 in Everson to Gerrit and Adriana ...

William Zuidmeer

  William P. Zuidmeer, 59, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021, with his wife of 36 years, Denise, at his side. Also surviving are his son Peter (Isobel) and grandson Robbie, and ...