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Harry Van Dyke

  Harry VanDyke joined his Lord and Savior on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, surrounded by family.   Harry was born on June 14, 1925, in Nobleford, Alberta, Canada, to parents Ernest ...

Jake Cowen

  Jake Henry Cowen passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 21, 2019.   Born on March 21, 2005, Jake was an amazing son, brother, friend, uncle and student. He was 14 years old and ...

Robert Suggs

  Robert Suggs, age 85, of Lynden, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019.      To read the full obituary, go to the Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services website.

Marianne Brush

  Marianne Brush, age 88, of Lynden, passed away on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019.   Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Robert Hanstead

  Robert Hanstead, retired Army veteran, passed away on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at the age of 89. He will be greatly missed.   Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral ...

Betty Purcell

  A memorial service for Betty Farley Purcell will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, in St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 8398 NE 12th St., Medina. Mrs. Purcell, a resident of Redmond, ...

Nancy King

  Nancy “Snag” King, age 71, passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 2019, at her home in Lynden, with family by her side.   She was born on Oct. 4, 1948, in Bellingham to Trevore ...

Stanley Loreen

  Stanley L. Loreen, age 82, passed away on Sept. 22, 2019.   He was born July 21, 1937, in Bellingham to Gustav and Agnes Loreen. Stan lived in the Lynden area and attended ...

Gertrude Vandenacre

  Gertrude Vanden-acre, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Nov. 16, 2019, at her home in Lynden.   Gertrude was born on Dec. 30, 1933, in Conrad, Montana, to John and ...

Ralph Lautenbach

  Ralph Lautenbach went to be with Jesus his Lord and Savior on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at the age of 77.   Ralph was born April 9, 1942, in Toppenhuizen, Friesland, to Jacob ...