WHATCOM COUNTY OBITUARIES     BOV - BOZ

BOVAN, Albert R., age 47 of 1745 James St., passed away Saturday, June 16, (1973). Been a resident for the past 27 years and was the assistant manager of the Washington State Liquor Control Store No. 5. He was a member of the Church of the Assumption, of the Washington State Employees Association, The Liquor Clerks Union, Musicians Union Local 451, Bellingham Riding Club, Washington State Horseman, The Northwest Border Zone and a veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife Charlotte N., 1 son Stephen G. of St. Marie, Idaho; 2 daughters Mrs. Cynthia I. Ackerman, city, and Mrs. Debora Howard, Mount Vernon; 5 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Cecil and William Bovan; 6 sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Stemm, Mrs. Hattie Freed, Mrs. Marie Rodloff, Mrs. Dorthy Kellogg, Mrs. Bernice Boucette, and Mrs. Marvel Boucette, all in Michigan. Many nephews and nieces and other relatives. Christian prayer services will be held Tuesday, June 19, 7:30 p.m. within the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Requiem mass will be offered Wednesday, June 20 at 10 a.m. within the Church of the Assumption. Interment Greenacres.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Jun 1973)Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOVAN, Charlotte Natalie - Visitation for Charlotte Natalie Bovan of Bellingham will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Westford Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Bovan died Friday, July 2, 1999 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 72. Born July 12, 1926 to Louis and Mary M. (Loveless) LaFreniere in Bellingham, she was a lifetime Bellingham resident, a 1944 graduate of Bellingham High School and a graduate of St. Joseph Nursing School. In 1946, she married Al Bovan. He died in 1973. Mrs. Bovan retired from Bellingham Municipal Court in 1993. She was a member of the Church of Christ, and she enjoyed baking, knitting, reading and luncheons with friends. Survivors include son Steve Bovan of Sprague; daughters Debbie Wittig of Bellingham and Cindy Ackerman of Ferndale; stepmother Gladys LaFreniere and stepsister Sharon Sullivan, both of Bellingham; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Jul 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOVEE, Deloris Irene, age 93, passed away peacefully December 19, 2007. She lived an active and independent life. Deloris was born November 6,1914 in Vancouver, BC to James and Marguerite Henry. At a young age she moved with her family to Whatcom County. In 1932, she married Lester M. Bovee and lived in the Laurel Area. They had two daughters Aloha and Edith. During World War II, Delores worked for Firestone assembling tanks. She held various jobs including caring for migrant children in her home during harvest. Deloris did her own gardening, canning and she loved her flowers. She was not afraid to share her love for her Saviour Jesus Christ to those she came in contact with. She loved singing hymns and reading her bible. She made many quilts, giving them to friends, family or anyone in need. She was an active member at the Broadway Presbyterian Church and later the Grace Community Church. She was quite active for many years with the ladies home league of the Salvation Army. At the end of her life she was attending Truth Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester; brother, Jimmy Henry; sisters, Helen Henry and Marguerite Doble. She is survived by her daughters, Aloha Wells of Purcell, OK and Edith Hansen (husband, Phil) of Lynden; brother, Frederick Ehle (wife, Pixie) of Lenox, Mass.; Beverly Teshera (husband, George) of Bellingham; six grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and cousins; also by her loving caregivers, David and Kathie Lolkema and Jennifer Sankey. Visitation will be offered Wednesday, December 26, 2007 from 3 to 5 p.m. and a Funeral Ceremony will be offered on Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at Westford Funeral Home, 1301 Broadway.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 23 Dec 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOVEE, Lester M. – Visitation for Lester M. Bovee of Bellingham will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Funeral Home near Ferndale. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral chapel, with the Rev. Peter Holdaas officiating. Mr. Bovee died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001, in Bellingham. He was 91. Born Oct. 8, 1909, to Andrew J. and Edith (Tinney) Bovee in Bellingham, he was a lifetime Whatcom County resident and was raised by his grandparents, Elisha and Bertha Tinney, following his parents' death. On June 26, 1932, he married Delores Henry at Advent Christian Church in Bellingham. Mr. Bovee worked as a marine electrician for Todd and Bellingham shipyards. He also worked at Griffith Furniture Co. and at various other jobs. Mr. Bovee, a member of Mount Baker Hiking Club, climbed to the top of Mount Baker on July 4, 1958. He enjoyed lake fishing and fowl hunting and loved to watch the Seattle Mariners and Sonics on television. His sister Norma died previously. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, of the family home daughters Edith Hansen of Lynden and Aloha Wells of Brinnon six grandchildren nine great-grandchildren and many other relatives.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Jan 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOVENDAM, Albert, age 67, 1637 So. 3rd St., Mt. Vernon, passed away in that city Monday, July 8, (1963). Mr. Bovendam had resided in Whatcom County for fifty years before moving to Mt. Vernon three years ago. He operated a Texaco Service Station on the Mt. Baker Highway before his retirement; was a veteran of World War 1; Past Commander of the VFW Post No. 3685, and a member of VFW Post No. 933, Mt. Vernon. Survivors are his widow, Elizabeth, at home; four brothers, Jim and Martin of Lynden; Harry, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Henry, Sibley, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Haveman and Miss Ann Bovendam, both of Lynden; Mrs. Nellie Blankers of Sheldon, Iowa, and numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home.

BOVENDAM, Anne - Homemaker Anne Bovendam, 81, of 1300 Front St., Lynden, died Monday (Dec. 5, 1988) in Lynden. She was born on April 12, 1907, in Diamond Springs, Mich., and moved to Whatcom County in 1908. Miss Bovendam was a member of the First Reformed Church in Lynden. She taught Sunday school and catechism and worked with church youth groups. She also was a Booth Corners correspondent for both The Bellingham Herald and the Lynden Tribune. Survivors include a sister, Nellie Blankers of Sheldon, Iowa; two brothers, Martin Bovendam of Lynden and Henry Bovendam of Leota, Minn.; and numerous other relatives. Visitation will be until 9 p.m. today, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday at Gillies Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Reformed Church in Lynden, with the Rev. Dick Vriesman officiating. Burial will be in Monumenta Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Dec 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOVENDAM, Elizabeth, 66, of 4706 Forest Drive, Everett, died Saturday (Feb. 11, 1967) at her home. She had lived for the past three years in Everett, but resided most of her life in Mount Vernon and Bellingham. She attended the Broadway Presbyterian Church, and was a member of the Neighbors of Woodcraft, Whatcom Circle No. 188, and was past district guardian and past chairman of the Grand Laws Committee, Neighbors of Woodcraft. She also was a member of Russell Sheriff Auxiliary Post No. 933, VFW, Mount Vernon and of Barracks No. 132, Veterans of World War I, Everett. She leaves a brother, George Herrin of Palo Alto, California; and one sister, Mrs. Edna Terry of Nappa, Idaho. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Jones Funeral Home, Bellingham, cremation to follow.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Feb 1967) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOVENDAM, Gertie, 75, a resident of the Lynden district since 1910, died at her home on Ferndale route 1 Tuesday (May 16, 1944). Funeral arrangements are pending at Lynden. Mrs. Bovendam, who was a member of the First Reformed church, is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Harry Holtrop, of Custer route 1; Mrs. John T. Haveman, of Lynden; Mrs. Gerrit Blankers, of Sheldon, Iowa, and Ann, at home; five sons, Albert, of Everson; James and Martin, at home; Harry of Grand Rapids, Mich., and the Rev. Henry Bovendam, of Ravenna, Mich.; one brother, John Berkonpas, of West Olive, Mich.; twenty-five-grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 May 1944) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOVENKAMP, Gertrude, age 61, of Lynden, passed away at her home Saturday, April 21, (1956). Mrs. Bovenkamp had been a resident of Lynden for the past 45 years. She is survived by her husband, Lambertus C.; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Hendricks of Lynden, Mrs. Nellie Zylstra of Carnation; five sons, Peter, Arie, Jake and Anthony, all of Lynden, John of Grand Rapids, Mich.; one brother, John Haak of Lynden; 32 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 24, at 2 p.m. from the Third Christian Reform Church in Lynden with Rev. F. W. VanHouten officiating. Interment, Monumenta Cemetery under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.

BOVENDAM, James (Jim), age 90, of 1300 Front St., Lynden, died Aug. 2, 1988, in a Bellingham Nursing Care Center. He was born April 20, 1898 in Crisp, Michigan. In 1908, he moved with the family from Michigan to Oak Harbor, WA. In 1910 he came with his family to the Lynden area. Jim farmed the family farm west of Lynden on the Lynden Birch Bay Rd. until 1946 when he moved to Lynden. He was employed by the Farmers Mutual Telephone Co. until retirement in 1963. He was a member of the First Reformed Church of Lynden, where he served as a member of the consistory and also as an officer in the Sunday School. He is survived by 2 sisters, Nellie Blankers of Sheldon, Iowa & Anne Bovendam of Lynden; brothers, Henry of Leota, MN., & Martin of Lynden; and numerous nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. John Bovendam; 4 sisters & 3 brothers. Visitation will 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thurs. at Gillies Funeral Home. Funeral services will Fri. Aug. 5 at 1:30 at the First Reformed Church in Lynden, Rev. David Hensley, Rev. G. David Korsen & Rev. Julius Brandt will be officiating. Burial will follow in Monumenta Cemetery. Funeral services are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Aug 1988) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOVENDAM, John, Jr. passed away Sunday (May 13, 1917) at his home following illness of but a day. He was 28 years old, and had apparently been in good health up to last week. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday by the Rev. A. J. Brink at the Reformed Church on Grover Street, and were attended by a large gathering of friends.
(From The Lynden Tribune, 17 May 1917)

BOVENDAM, John - Funeral services were held Wednesday for John Bovendam, age 84, who passed away at his home Monday (Nov. 15, 1915). The Rev. E. Breen officiated in the presence of many friends of the Bovendam family.
(From The Lynden Tribune, 18 Nov 1915) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOVENDAM, John J. - LYNDEN, March 17 - Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p. m. in the First Reformed church for John J. Bovendam, who died at his home west of Lynden Wednesday (March 15, 1939) at the age of 72. The Rev. Walter Groen will officiate and burial will occur in Monumenta cemetery under direction of the Gillies funeral home. Mr. Bovendam was born in The Netherlands and came to the United States with his parents when he was 2 years of age. They first lived in Michigan, coming to Lynden in 1911. Surviving relatives include the widow, Gertie; four daughters, Mrs. Hattie Holtrop, Mrs. Elsie Haveman and Miss Anna Bovendam, of Lynden, and Mrs. Nellie Blankers, of Sheldon, Ohio; five sons, Albert, of Everson, Henry, of Holland, Mich., Harry, of Grand Rapids, Mich., James and Martin, of Lynden; one sister, Mrs. Jane Van Dyk, of Oak Harbor, and 24 grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 13 Apr 1939) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOVENDAM, Martin - Retired chicken farmer Martin Bovendam, 80, of 1300 Front St., Lynden, died Saturday (July 13, 1991) at Christian Rest Home in Lynden. He was born to John and Gertie Bovendam on March 16, 1911, in Lynden, where he lived all his life. He graduated from Lynden High School in 1933. During much of his life, he helped his parents operate their chicken farm on Lynden-Birch Bay Road, Mr. Bovendam was a member of First Reformed Church in Lynden. He enjoyed singing and playing the guitar. He sang at numerous church and funeral services in Lynden. He also wrote songs and poetry. Survivors include a brother, Henry Bovendam of Leota, Minn., and numerous nieces and nephews. Four brothers and five sisters died before him. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden. Burial will be at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday at Monumenta Cemetery. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. at First Reformed Church in Lynden, with the Rev. David Hensley officiating. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Jul 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOVENDAM, Minnie, aged twenty-seven, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bovendam, died at her home on Monday (Aug. 14, 1916). Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Breen and Rev. Davies, from the First Reformed Church on Wednesday. [death certificate says Jennie.]
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 Aug 1916) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOVENKAMP, Gertrude "Toots", age 80, of Lynden, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, January 13, 2003 after a brief illness. Toots was the daughter of Gerrit and Julia (Meenderinck) VanDiest and was born in Lynden on September 10, 1922. She grew-up and graduated from Lynden High School and was then married to Jake Bovenkamp on July 18, 1941. She is survived at home by her husband Jake, children Gladys and husband LeRoy VanBeek of Lynden, Judy and husband Rod VanderLey of Tacoma, Bernie and wife Sheryl of Lynden, Gerald and wife Esther of Miami, FL., Jayson and wife Deby of Lynden, Shirley and husband Brady Bobbink of Bellingham, Bev and husband Jim VanMersbergen of Spokane, Fred and wife Sharon of Lynden; twenty-six grand and twenty-five great-grandchildren and sister Juliana "Doll" Salmonson of Lynden and numerous other relatives. Toots was a devoted wife and mother whose profound faith in Christ, quiet strength and gracious loving heart filled our home with blessing, security and love. Toots was deeply loved by her family and friends, respected for her selfless service and was a faithful prayer warrior. She lived a life of compassion, godliness and humility. She was a member of Faith Community Church. Family will greet friends at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16th. Following private burial in Monumenta Cemetery, a memorial service will be held at Faith Community Church, 586 Birch Bay-Lynden Road, on Friday, Jan. 17, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Tim Johnson officiating. Services are under the care of: Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Jan 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOVENKAMP, Lambertus C., age 93, formerly 810 Edson St., Lynden, passed away Tuesday, March 15, (1977). A 66 year Lynden resident, Mr. Bovenkamp was a retired farmer and a charter member of the Third Christian Reformed Church. He is survived by 4 sons, Peter Sr., Jake and Anthony "Shorty" Bovenkamp, all of Lynden and John Bovenkamp of Grand Rapids, Michigan; 2 daughters, Mrs. Margaret (George) Hendricks of Custer and Mrs. Nellie (Pete) Zylstra of Snohomish; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Bertha Bovenkamp of Lynden; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Tina Haak of Lynden, 41 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren. He was preceded by his wife, Gertrude in 1956 and a son, Arie in 1973. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 19 at 2 p.m. in the Third Christian Reformed Church with Rev. O. W. Duistermars officiating. Interment will follow in Monumenta Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

BOWDEN, Albion, aged 63 years, passed away at a local hospital Saturday evening, August 18, (1923), after an illness of several months. Mr. Bowden had been a resident of Bellingham for the past thirty-six years and made his home at the Albany hotel. Surviving are one son, Newell Bowden, of Everett, two daughters, Miss Clara Bowden, of Bellingham and Mrs. C. A. Relschell(?) of Englewood, Cal., and one sister, Mrs. Teodore A. Dodge, of Massachusetts. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon August 21, at the Harlow mortuary home Holly and Forest streets, at 2 o'clock with the Rev. J. C. Harrison of the Garden street Methodist church officiating, after which interment will be made in Bay View cemetery.

BOWDEN, Joseph W., age 88 of 2424 Lynn St., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, (1978). Mr. Bowden was a retired electrical engineer employed by Puget Power, a resident of this community for the past 72 years, member of Bellingham Bay Lode No. 44, F&AM and Electrical Workers Local No. 191. Surviving daughter Mrs. Katherine Faulconer of LaMesa, CA; 1 brother Lawrence G. Bowden of Marysville; 1 sister, Mrs. Pearl Berryman of Stockton, CA; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral service Monday, Jan. 16, 10:30 a.m. Jones Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 15 Jan 1978) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWDEN, Mary, age 84 years, 1566 Meridian Road, passed away at a local hospital, Saturday, August 30 (1947). Mrs. Bowden had resided here the past seven years and was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Worthington, Indiana. Surviving relatives are one son, E. R. Haxton, of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. E. W. Ellingworth and Mrs. Minnie Dyar, at Worthington, Indiana. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where private services will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Robert T. McFarlane, Tuesday, September 2, at 10 a.m. Final resting place. Woodlawn.

BOWDEN, Minnie H., age 85, of 2420 Lincoln St., passed away in Martinez, Calif., Wednesday, April 21, (1954). Mrs. Bowden had resided in Bellingham for the past 48 years. She is survived by two sons, J. W. Bowden and Lawrence Bowden, both of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Carl Berryman of Stockton, Calif., Mrs. Amel DeVlieger of Brentwood, Calif., Mrs. Mabel Rollog of Seattle; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted Monday, April 26, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. John E. Parrot of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment, Woodlawn.

BOWDISH, Andrew S., former Bellingham resident, died Sunday (April 9, 1961) in Rockaway, Ore., according to word received here by his sister, Mrs. Cecelia McGinnis. Survivors include the wife, Lillian, in Rockaway, and two daughters, Mrs. Betty Holtzheimer, Locus Road, and Mrs. Barbara Duncan, Seattle. Funeral services and burial will be in Rockaway Saturday.

BOWDISH, Dorothy, age 65 years, passed away Tuesday morning, June 17, (1947) at a local hospital, following a lingering illness. Mrs. Bowdish had resided in Seattle for the past two years, having been a resident of Bellingham for thirty years prior to that time, and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She is survived by her husband, Andrew Bowdish; two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Duncan, of Seattle, and Mrs. Betty Holtzheimer, Bellingham; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Edwards, of Oregon, Wisconsin, and Miss Emma Ressmeyer, of Oak Park, Ill.; three grandchildren, John and David Holtzheimer, Bellingham, and Betty Jill Duncan, of Seattle. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 20, at 10:45 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home, with the Rev. E. B. Canon Smith, pastor of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

BOWDISH, Perry Sr., age 56 years, of Seattle, passed away in Seattle Friday evening, August 29, (1947) after a short illness. Mr. Bowdish, Seattle grocer, had been a resident of that city for the past seven years, prior to that time he was a shingle sawyer in Bellingham. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Calla Bowdish, of Seattle; one son, Perry F. Bowdish, of Everett, and two daughters, Mrs. Mary B. Kelly, of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Maxine B. Sorenson, of Stockton, Calif. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Westford-Beck Funeral Home.

BOWEN, Anna F., age 97, 490 S. State Street, passed away Sunday, March 1, (1964). Mrs. Bowen was a resident of Portland before moving here fifteen years ago. The family requests no flowers. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Edna Rae Alisky, City. Private services will be conducted at the Jones Funeral Home Tuesday, March 3 at 10:00 a.m., followed by Cremation.

BOWEN, Asa C., age 73 years, passed away at his home on Sunset Avenue, Saturday morning, October 13, (1945). Mr. Bowen had been a resident of Bellingham and Whatcom County for the past eighteen years and was a retired employee of the Chicago-Milwaukee Railway Company; also a veteran of the Spanish-American War. He leaves to survive the widow, Emma; two sons, A. T. Bowen, Billings, Mont., E. H. Bowen, of Indianapolis, Ind.; a brother, Dana Bowen, of Van Horn, Iowa, and a sister, Myra Thompson, of Clinton, Iowa. The body rests at the Monroe Funeral Home in Ferndale where services will be conducted Thursday, October 18, at 2 p.m. with Rev. McKelvey officiating. Interment, Greenacres Memorial Park.

BOWEN, Carl A., age 68, 2258 Ferndale Terrace, Ferndale, passed away at home Thursday, Sept. 24, 1992. He was born to Martin L. and Martha Bowen on Nov. 21, 1923 in Olean, NY. He married Marion Ford in Olean on Dec. 30, 1945, and moved to Ferndale in 1954 with Mobil Oil Corp., where he worked as foreman of the Instrument department, retiring at 37 years on May 1, 1978. He was a former member of the O.C.A.W. Union Local #119 at Ferndale. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a member of, and served as a Deacon of Good News Fellowship Church, Ferndale. He is survived by his wife, Marion of the family home, a daughter Barbara and husband Stephen Loop of Boise, ID, a son Michael F. Bowen and wife Kris of Colstrip, MT, three grandchildren Bret and Scot Bowen of Colstrip and Elizabeth Loop of Boise, and a brother Laurence Bowen of Lima, NY. Cremation under direction of Moles Funeral Home. The inurnment service will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 with Rev. Vicki Hanan officiating. A Memorial Service will follow at 2 p.m. at Good News Fellowship Church with Pastor Harold Schroeder officiating. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Sep 1992) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWEN, Carol J. - A prayer service for Carol J. Bowen of Bellingham will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Assumption Church with Sister Mary Thorne officiating. Mrs. Bowen of 3929 Aaron Court died at home from breast cancer on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1994. She was 44. Born Dec. 18, 1949, to William H. and Eunice Golan Boyd in Lakewood, Ohio, she graduated from Cleveland State University with a bachelor's degree in psychology. She married Bill Bowen on May 22, 1982, in Vallejo, Calif. Mrs. Bowen was a registered nurse and belonged to Women Against Cancer. She helped start a recycling program in Kodiak, Alaska, where she lived before moving to Bellingham in September of 1991. Her hobbies included quilting and gardening. Survivors include her husband of the family home; sons Scott Bowen, Ben Bowen and Chris Bowen, all of the family home; mother Eunice Boyd of Lakewood; father William H. Boyd of Geneva, Ill.' and brother William H. Boyd of Westlake, Ohio. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home.
(From the Bellingham Herald of September 24, 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson

BOWEN, Floyd, age 58 years, of Sumas, passed away September 13, (1946) from a very short illness. He had resided in Whatcom county 43 years. Survivors are his wife, Nellie; four sons, Lloyd, Leo, Howard and Eddie, all of Sumas; five daughters, Mrs. Robert L. Crenflow, Edna, Lois, Bethel, Mae, all of Sumas, Mrs. Marie Shafer, from Kelso, Wash.; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Neva Goss, Snohomish, Wash. Funeral services will be conducted in the Gillies Funeral chapel, Sumas, Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Mattson, of Sumas, officiating. Interment in the Sumas Cemetery.

BOWEN, Floyd Chester, age 41 of 1709 20th St., passed away in a local hospital Monday, Feb. 19, (1962). An Army veteran of World War 2, Mr. Bowen was a 32 year resident of Bellingham. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Maude Bowen, of Bellingham; father, Edwin Bowman, of Aberdeen, Wn.; two brothers, Jack Lee Bowen, of Anderson, Calif. and Harold Eugene Bowen, of Bellingham; one nephew and one niece in California. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home.

BOWEN, Frank E. - At his request no services are scheduled for Frank E. Bowen, 91, 2701 30th St., who died Sunday (Aug. 18, 1991) at a Bellingham convalescent center. Cremation with burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park. He was born Jan. 6, 1900 in Spivey, Kan., to Jasper Newtown and Lottie Belle Bowen. He moved with his family to Washington in 1905. Mr. Bowen worked as a logger, fisherman and millwright before retiring from the Oeser Ceder Company in 1965. He married Sadie Dickenson in 1931. She died in 1974. Survivors include a son, Frank R. Bowen of Bellingham; a daughter, Frances Eastman of Kitsap County; and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.

BOWEN, Genevieve, age 66 of 2513 Victor St., passed away Sunday, Nov. 10, (1968). Mrs. Bowen had resided in Bellingham for the past 46 years and leaves to survive one brother Archie Jonas of Newhalem, Wash., two nephews Mike and Paul Jonas and many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday Nov. 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Rev. Max K. Oliphant officiating. Interment, Woodlawn.

BOWEN, Howard - Sumas Police Chief Howard Bowen, 56, of 210 Fisk St. (Sept. 9, 1990), died Sunday at St. Joseph Hospital Main Campus in Bellingham. Mr. Bowen died of cancer. He was born on April 5, 1934 in Sumas, and was a lifelong city resident. Mr. Bowen attended schools in the Sumas area. He served in the US Army from 1952-54. In 1959, he joined the Sumas Police Department. From 1968-1978, Mr. Bowen operated a barber shop. He rejoined the department as its police chief in 1978. He was on sick leave. Mr. Bowen married Gwendalyn Scheffer on Oct. 23, 1959 in Sumas. He was a member of the Sumas Christian Reformed Church and Sumas American Legion Post No. 212. He also served 25 years on the Sumas Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors in addition to his wife include: sons, Rick of Kirkland and Randy of Lynden; a daughter, Roxie Creighton of Lynden; three grandchildren; a brother Oddie Bowen of Bellingham; and a sister Bethel Suglian of Gustine, Calif. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Sumas Christian Reformed Church. Burial and American Legion honors will follow in Sumas Cemetery. Visitation hours will be until 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Sep 1990) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWEN, Lillie I., age 65 years, of 1204 Yew Street, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Nov. 25, (1954) following an extended illness. Mrs. Bowen had been a resident of Bellingham for the past eight years and was a member of the First Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Louis J. Bowen; one son, Jack C. of Sequim; three daughters, Mrs. Maxine Carlson of Everett, Miss Gloria Bowen at home, Mrs. Phillis Cronkhite, of this city; seven grandchildren, numerous nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 29, at 2 p.m. within the First Baptist Church with Rev. John E. Parrott, pastor, officiating. Interment, Bayview Cemetery under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

BOWEN, Lloyd D., 57, of 1036 Sumas Ave, Sumas, died Wednesday (March 19, 1986) at St. Joseph Hospital. Mr. Bowen was born Nov. 16, 1928 in Sumas and lived there all his life. He was retired from a 38-year career with the Sumas Public Works Department. He also was a 25-year member of the Sumas Volunteer Fire Department, and was active in many other community affairs. He did not marry. Survivors include three brothers, Leo of Kennewick, Howard of Sumas and Oddie of Bellingham; three sisters, Sylvia Mitchell of Everett, Lois Brummer of Aberdeen and Bethel Soughlen (sic) of California; and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents and a sister Edna Owens died before him. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Advent Christian Church in Sumas under the direction of Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Mar 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWEN, Louis J., age 67 years, of 1204 Yew St., passed away suddenly at Portland, Ore., Friday, December 10, (1954). Mr. Bowen had been a resident of Bellingham for the past eight years, and was the switch foreman of the Great Northern Railroad Company. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, a life member of the BPO Elks, Everett Lodge No. 479, member of Everett Eagles Lodge Aerie No. 13, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Switchmen's Union of North America. He is survived by one son, Jack C. Bowen of Sequim, Wash.; three daughters, Mrs. Phyllis B. Cronkhite, city, Mrs. Maxine Carlson of Everett, Miss Gloria Bowen at home. One brother, E. C. Bowen of Portland, Ore.; several nephews and nieces, many other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, December 14, at 2 p.m. within the First Baptist Church with Rev. John E. Parrott, pastor, officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery, under the direction of the Westford Funeral Home.

BOWEN, Margaret, age 83 of 1413 Garden St., passed away August 30, (1966). She had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 40 years. She leaves to survive her husband, John R. Bowen of Bellingham; 4 daughters, Elizabeth Hankins, of Olympia, Wn.; Mrs. Kay Smith and Mrs. Helen Popple, both of Los Angeles; Mrs. Margaret Phillips of Seattle; 3 sons, John R. Bowen Jr., of Florida; Roy E. Bowman of Bellingham; Walter E. Bowman of Virginia; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Mary Frater of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 1 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Wagoner officiating. Interment, Greenacres.

BOWEN, Melvin, age 50, Rt. 1, Ferndale, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, December 17, (1964). A resident of Whatcom County for the past 20 years, he was a strawberry farmer and was a member of the Sunrise Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, June; 2 sons, Melvin L. of Tenino and Dennis at home; 1 daughter, Mrs. Delores Gudbranson of Mt. Vernon; 2 brothers, Huston Headricks of Lynden and Lemuel Bowen of Everett; 2 sisters, Mrs. Nova Davis of St. Louis, Mo. and Mrs. Ocie Holt of Wenona, Mo. Also 3 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Gillies Funeral Home Saturday, December 19, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BOWEN, Merle M., 91 of Marysville, WA, died August 7, 2002. She was born February 25, 1911 in Whatcom County. Merle was a hairdresser until the age of 84. She owned Merle's Beauty shop in Edmonds. Merle was involved in Rebekah Assembly and square dancing and will be remembered as a caregiver. She is survived by her sons: Ray and Gene; niece, Barbara Miller; step-daughter, Sandra Pedersen; several grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and their families. She was preceded in death by her son Michael, and all of her brothers and sisters. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 24, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at the home of Tana Honeycutt, 817 Orth Way, Sedro-Woolley. Arrangements by Beck's Funeral Home, Edmonds.

BOWEN, Minnie Bridget, age 76, passed away at the family home, 403 E. Sunset Drive, Tuesday, Nov. 30, (1954). Mrs. Bowen had resided in this community for the past six years and had been a former resident of Seattle and Bainbridge Island. Surviving relatives are her husband, William, at home, and numerous nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Walter Graham of Bremerton. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun, Friday, December 3, at 1 p.m. Cremation.

BOWEN, Neil, age 49, of Blaine, passed away suddenly in a local hospital, April 28, (1966). An employee of the U. S. Immigration Service since 1940, he had served in Montana, North Dakota, Alaska and Lynden prior to moving to Blaine in 1958. He was a member of the Blaine Methodist Church, BPOE, No. 194 and Whatcom Peace Officers Association. Surviving are his wife, Edythe; two sons, Bob in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Jim of Blaine; three sisters, Mrs. Edith McAlpine, Ferndale; Mrs. Ruth Wilcoxen of Monroe and Mrs. Margarie Knudtson of Seattle; a brother, Harry of Richland and his mother, Mrs. Florence Bowen of Seattle. Also 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the McKinney Funeral Home Monday, May 2 at 2 p.m. with Rev. William Graff officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

BOWEN, Roy Edward of 647 Old Samish Road died Sunday, Sept. 10, 1995 at Alderwood Park Convalescent Center. He was 78. At his request, there will be no service. Born Oct. 18, 1916 to John and Margaret Bowen in Oroville, he moved to Bellingham at age 8. Mr. Bowen served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European and Pacific theaters. He owned parking lots in downtown Bellingham for 20 years. He later worked as a nurse at Northern and Western State hospitals. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Velna Bowen. Survivors include daughters Joyce Pulver of Bellingham and Teri Butler of Olympia; sisters Margaret Phillips of Seattle and Helen Pepple of Los Angeles; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jerns-LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Sep 1995) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWEN, Sadie, 2701 30th St., age 65, passed away Friday, March 29, (1974). Mrs. Bowen was a life resident of this city and was a retired bookkeeper. She is survived by her husband Frank E.; 1 son Frank R., City; 1 step-son, Robert E., City; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Frances Eastman in California; 3 grandchildren and a sister Mrs. Gertrude Gay of Drain, Oregon. Cremation under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. At her request there will be no services.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 1 Apr 1974) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWEN, Susanna A., age 87 of 507 14th St., passed away Monday, March 7, (1977). Miss Bowen had been a life resident of Bellingham and was a retired bookkeeper for the Bellingham Herald. She leaves to survive 1 sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Holt of the home and other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 10 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Russell Hendrickson officiating. Interment Bay View.

BOWEN, Velna M. of 647 Old Samish Road died Wednesday, Sept 1, 1993, at home. She was 78. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Greenacres Memorial Park with the Rev. Dick Talley officiating. Born May 24, 1915, in Bellingham to Lowell and Eva Gilfilen, she was a lifelong Whatcom County resident. A graduate of Western Washington College of Education, she also graduated from Riverside School of Library in Riverside, Calif. Mrs. Bowen worked as a librarian for 32 years at Mount Baker High School. She also was a member of first Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Roy Bowen, of the family home; daughters Teri Bugler of Olympia and Joyce Pulver of Bellingham; sister Naida Fowler of Bellingham; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Sep 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWER, Auda O., age 77, of Blaine, passed away at her home, Sun., Oct. 22, 1978. She had been a resident of Blaine since 1925 & was a member of Blaine Senior Activities Center, OES & Blaine United Congregational Church. Surviving are a sister, Dorothy Bajema of B'ham; a brother, Harry Gatjens of Edmonds. Memorial services will be held in Blaine United Congregational Church, Wed., Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Donald Walter officiating. Cremation under the direction of Veroske McKinney Funeral Home.

BOWER, Liston C., age 72, passed away at his home in Glacier Friday, Feb. 1, (1957). Mr. Bower had resided in that community for the past 50 years; was a retired saw filer and for many years had been employed by the State Hiway Dept. Deceased was a veteran of World War I, and was a member of William Matthews Post No. 1585, V.F.W. and leaves to survive two brothers, Edgar of Hanoverton, Ohio and Marion of Garfield, Ohio. The remains rest at Jones' Harlow-Hollingsworth Funeral Home where service will be conducted Thursday, Feb. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

BOWERS, Anthony Duane of Tieton died Sunday, June 29, 1997, at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital of injuries sustained in an accident. He was 6. Services were held at Terrace Heights Memorial Park in Yakima. Born Jan. 14, 1991, in Bellingham, he lived in Yakima with his father until recently moving to Tieton. A kindergartner at Marcus Whitman Elementary School, Anthony enjoyed bike riding and playing with his friends. Survivors include his father, James Bowers, of Tieton; parents Rachelle and Pat Fisher of Bellingham; brothers Kenneth Schouten of Bellingham and James Henderson of Gold Beach, Ore.; grandparents Dan and Bonnie Lagerwey of Ferndale and Sandy Smith of Gold Beach; stepgrandmother Grace Fisher of Lynden; great-grandparents Cornie and Jeannette Eshuis, Joe and Emma Lagerwey and Claudia Martin of Gold Beach; and numerous other relatives.

BOWERS, Edith J., aged 75 years, passed away at a local hospital, Wednesday, May 27, (1944). Mrs. Bowers had resided here the past eleven years, her home being at 139 Cable Street. Deceased was a member of the Missionary and Christian Alliance and on the board of the Lake Whatcom Bible and Missionary Conference. Surviving relatives are the husband, Henry Bowers at the home; one son, Ralph, in Alaska; one brother, Byron E. Jones, in Michigan, and a sister, Bernice Paddock of this city. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Revs. Chester Rutledge and Paul Collord, Saturday, May 27, at 3 p.m. Interment, Bay View.

BOWERS, Eunice Midge, 72, 1425 Iron St, died Sunday at a local hospital. She was born March 31, 1914 and lived in Whatcom County her entire life. Mrs. Bowers was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Survivors include her husband, Irvin Bowers of the family home; three brothers, Victor Babcock of Bellingham, Oliver Babcock of Lincoln City, Ore., and Elmo Babcock of Coos Bay, Ore.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Arnold White officiating.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 16 Sep 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWERS, Floyd William, age 75 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Margaret Bowers, passed away at the family residence, 3901 York Street, Tuesday, August 21, (1945) after a brief illness. Mr. Bowers had been a resident of Bellingham for the past forty-one years and for many years was a blacksmith. Surviving relatives include, beside the widow, one daughter, Mrs. Marie Brady, of Suisun, Calif.; one half-brother, Roland Cleveland, of Oakland, Calif.; also one grandchild. The remains are resting at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, where funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 24 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. C. Elroy Shikles officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

BOWERS, Garnet Floyd, age 58, of 1920 Electric Avenue, passed away in a local hospital Thursday, July 19, (1951). Mr. Bowers, a resident here for the past 44 years, was a salesman and was a member of the Church of the Truth. He leaves to survive, his wife, Mrs. Ruth Bowers, at home; and two cousins, Mrs. Nona McKay, of Bay City, Mich., and Dr. Harry Bowers, of Las Vegas, Nev. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by Mrs. Margaret W. Kupfer, Monday, July 23, at 3 p.m. Cremation.

BOWERS, Henry, 4605 Cable St., age 96, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 27, (1966). A resident of this city the past 42 years, Mr. Bowers was a business executive for Sears & Roebuck in Seattle before retiring. He was a member of the Firs. Survivors are a son, Ralph J. Bowers of Santa Monica, Calif.; two granddaughters, Mrs. Lois McClanahan, and Mrs. Robert Johnson, both residing in Seattle; seven great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted by Rev. Chester Rutledge and Doug Anderson Friday, September 30 at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bay View Cemetery.

BOWERS, Herbert A., age 64, of 3215 Northwest Ave., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Oct. 30, (1955). Mr. Bowers had resided in Bellingham for the past 35 years and was a veteran of World War I, a member of American Legion Alexander J. Hamilton Post No. 7, Whatcom Masonic Lodge F. & A. M., No. 151. He is survived by one son, Loren of Seattle, two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 10:30 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home, Rev. Harold A. Penhalurick, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park, followed by the ritualistic services of Whatcom Masonic Lodge No. 151.

BOWERS, Herman, age 76 of Everson, WA, passed away July 7, 2002 at his residence. He was born January 28, 1926 in Indianapolis, IN to Hirman and Ruth (Loomis) Bowers. Herman married Beryl Madsen in Bellingham, WA, on March 16, 1946. Mr. Bowers served in the U.S. Army 11-18-45 through 4-30-47. He lived and worked in Bellingham all his life. Herman was a truck driver for the Fair Market and Johnson and McCall until his retirement. His hobbies were trains, collectable model cars, model airplanes, gardening, fishing, and fruit trees. Preceded in death by his mother Ruth Loomis, Father Hirman Bowers and a brother Hirman Bowers, Jr. Survived by his wife, Beryl Bowers of Everson, WA; his sons Doug Bowers of Edmonds, WA, Robert Bowers of Bellingham, WA; daughter Carol Gwinner of Bellingham, WA; brother Richard Bowers of The Dalles, OR; a sister Edith Turnbull of Bellingham, WA; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at Westford Funeral Home 11 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2002.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Jul 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWERS, Hiram - A graveside service for Hiram "Spud" Bowers of Acme will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Saxon Cemetery in Acme. Mr. Bowers died Thursday, Aug. 12, 1999 in Bellingham. He was 68. Born Aug. 25, 1930 to Hiram W. and Ruth (Loomis) Bowers on Camino Island, he had been a lifetime Whatcom County resident. On April 27, 1953 he married Maureen Satterlee. Mr. Bowers worked for Sanitary Service, where he operated roll-off trucks for 25 years until his retirement. Mr. Bowers was a member of Friends of Eagles for 30 years. He loved camping, fishing and old, country-western music. His hobbies included wood-working and tinkering with vehicles, especially tractors. One grandchild died previously. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Maureen, of the family home; daughters Roseanne Sorensen of Everson and Peggy Zollner of Wickersham; sister Edith Turnbull of Bellingham; brothers Herman "Bud" Bowers of Everson and Richard Bowers of Oregon; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 14 Aug 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWERS, Hirman W., age 77 of 1444 King St., passed away Mon., Dec. 26, (1977) in a local hospital. He was a member of the Modern Woodman and Teamsters Local No. 231. Survived by 3 sons, Herman and Hiram Jr. both of City and Richard of Dallas, Ore.; 1 daughter, Mrs. Edith Turnball of Bellingham; 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. Services will be conducted Friday, Dec. 30 at Bayview Cemetery with Rev. Lawrence Guderian officiating. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

BOWERS, James Bert, age 74 years, passed away at a Snohomish hospital Saturday, Feb. 16, (1946). Mr. Bowen (sic) was a resident of Snohomish for some time and in previous years was connected with school work here. Deceased was a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church, and leaves the following survivors: two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Ann Lindsey, Bellingham, Mrs. Nellie E. Ford, at Everett; two sons, W. James Bowers, U. S. navy, and B. Paul Bowers, Chicago, and one grandchild. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Roy Leslie Smith, Monday, Feb. 18, at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place. Bay View.

BOWERS, Zoe, age 60 years, of 1914 Nequalicum Ave., passed away Tuesday, August 31, (1954). She had been a life time resident of Bellingham. Mrs. Bowers is survived by her husband, Herbert; one son, Loren of Seattle; one granddaughter; her mother, Mrs. Gertrude Crockett; one sister, Mrs. Hal Raoch, both of Bellingham; many other relatives. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, September 2, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Harold E. Penahlurick of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment Greenacres.

BOWHAY, Gerald W. - A service for Gerald W. Bowhay of Deming will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Westford Funeral Home chapel. Mr. Bowhay died at home Sunday, Nov. 24, 1996. He was 69. Born July 1, 1927 to Victor and Grace VanVefth Bowhay in Topeka, Kan., he attended school in Whatcom County. He married Joyce Cowan in 1948 in Bellingham. After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, Mr. Bowhay worked as a long-shoreman and dairy farmer and for Frank Holms Meat Co. and Mount Baker Mushroom Farm. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, smoking salmon and playing cards. Survivors include his wife of the family home; sons Jerry Bowhay of Ferndale and John Bowhay of Deming; daughters Linda Anderson of Deming and Shirley Gebhardt of Blaine; brothers Ron Bowhay and Richard Bowhay, both of Bellingham and Ellis Bowhay of Yakima; sisters Shirley Wilburn of Bellingham, Willa Elledge of Pasco and Jeanne Leavitt of Forks; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 27 Nov 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWHAY, Grace V. of 2201 Mt. Baker Highway, passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, January 11, (1966). Mrs. Bowhay had resided in this community for the past 28 years and was a member of the Rome Grange. She leaves to survive her husband, Victor W. of the home; 4 sons, Gerald of Deming; Ellis of Yakima; Ronald and Richard, both of city; 3 daughters, Mrs. Willa Elledge of Yakima; Mrs. Shirley Wilburn of city; Mrs. Thelma Leavitt of Forks; 28 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Ernest VanVerth of Axtel, Kansas; Ralph VanVerth of Payette, Idaho; 2 sisters, Mrs. Minnie Smith of Denver, Colorado, and Mrs. Hazel Cook of Seneca, Kansas. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 14, at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Westford Funeral Home. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

BOWHAY, Harold C., age 87 of 414 N. Gurnsey Ave., Dayton, WA, died Monday Nov. 28, 1994 in the Veterans Hospital, Seattle, WA. A Remembrance Service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 5, 1994 in the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel. The Bowhay family moved to Wickersham in 1957 and to Dayton in 1979. Mr. Bowhay was a WWII veteran; a cook on Alaskan fish tenders and a flame-hardener with Skagit Steel and Iron Works. He was a Past Commander of the American Legion Post #224; founder and vice-president of Foster Parents of Washington; member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Disabled American Veterans, Samish Valley Grange and AARP. He will be remembered as a great story teller. Survivors are his wife Alice of the family home, two sons Michael of Dayton and Charles of Layton, Utah; daughter Christine of Dayton; brother Victor of Bellingham; five grandchildren; and several other relatives in the United States and England. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Dec 1994) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWHAY, Hattie, age 79 years, of 408 Nelson St., Sedro Woolley, passed away in a Mount Vernon Hospital Saturday, Jan. 5, (1957) following an extended illness. Mrs. Bowhay had resided in Bellingham for 24 years prior to her moving to Sedro Woolley 14 months ago. She belonged to the Pentecostal Church and is survived by two sons, Harold of Sedro Woolley, and Victor of Bellingham; three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Keys and Mrs. Clara Culp, both of Newberg, Ore., and Mrs. Alice Almlee of Bellingham; nine grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 7, at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. R. D. Sensobough officiating, at the Kern Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Burial, Greenacres Memorial Park in Bellingham.

BOWHAY, Paul R. of Bellingham died at home Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1998. He was 42. At his request, no service will be held. He was born Jan. 16, 1956, to Philip and Marlene Bowhay in Seattle. Survivors include his parents, sister Pam Aschenbrenner, two nieces and one nephew.

BOWHAY, Victor W., age 93 of Bellingham, passed away at Sehome Park Care Center May 5, 1996. Mr. Bowhay was born April 15, 1903 in Portland, OR to Charles W. and Harriett Knorr Bowhay, he was raised in Portland and later lived in Kansas. He married Grace VanVerth on December 23, 1924 in Axtel, Kansas. He taught school, farmed and was owner of a grocery store, Bowhay's Service. He was a Boy Scout Master; a member of the Rome Grange and he transported aircraft observers to their station around the clock during World War II. In his retirement he loved poetry and enjoyed gardening, fishing and visiting his family. He was preceded in death by his wife Grace in 1966. Survivors are his four sons, Gerald Bowhay, Ron Bowhay and Richard Bowhay of Bellingham and Laverne Bowhay of Yakima; three daughters, Willa Elledge of Pasco, Shirley Wilburn of Bellingham and Jean Leavitt of Beaver, WA; 30 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thurs. 9 to 5 and Friday 9 to noon. A Funeral Service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, May 10, 1996 in the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel followed by burial in Greenacres Memorial Park. Rev. Paul Beck will officiate. The arrangements and services are under the direction of The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 9 May 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWLER, Bonnie Jean, age 66, of Birch Bay, Washington, passed away at her home on August 16, 2007. She was born June 24, 1941 in Seattle, Washington. Bonnie is survived by her husband Stuart; daughters Lesley, Kristen (Patrick) and Kimberley (John); grandchildren J.R., Rahiti, Georgia and Nicolas; and her sister Barbara. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Moles Greenacres Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Aug 2007) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWLER, Col. Louis J. - Former Principal Dies In Almeda (sic) - Funeral services were held May 3, (1971) in Alameda, Calif. for Col. Louis J. Bowler, 81, former principal of the Ferndale High School in 1915-1916. He left here in 1917 with the National Guard to enter service in World War I. At the time, he was a member of the National Guard so several of the guard members left at the same time to enter the service. Among them were Henry Juvet, Jess Van Demark, Arnold Kaas and Albert Hanson. Col. Bowler was General George Moore's chief of staff during the Corregidor campaign of World War II. He retired from the army in 1945 after being liberated from a Japanese prisoner of war camp in Manchuria. He was the former heard of the Alameda High School ROTC. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; a brother, Col. Robert Bowler of Seattle; and a sister, Mrs. Minnie Carter of Friday Harbor.

BOWLER, Richard W., age 86, of 1509 E. Victor, passed away at a local hospital Sunday, April 22, (1951) following a lingering illness. Mr. Bowler had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 26 years and was a retired grocer; he had owned and operated a grocery store in Bellingham for 12 years; also in Friday Harbor for a period of 10 years. Surviving relatives include three sons, Col. Louis J. Bowler, of Alameda, Calif., and R. L. and Col. Robert V. Bowler, both of Bellingham; a daughter, Mrs. Minnie B. Carter, of Friday Harbor; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. May Shears, of Grand Rapids, Mich.; many other relatives. Services were conducted Wednesday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford-Beck Funeral Home with the Rev. Canon E. B. Smith officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

BOWLER, Robert Lyle, age 61 years, of 937 Lake Whatcom Blvd., passed away suddenly in a local hospital Saturday, March 12, (1955). Mr. Bowler had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 30 years and was a salesman for Sears Roebuck and Co. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 56, Knights of Khorassen No. 156 and the Retail Clerks Union Local No. 240. Surviving relatives include his wife, Wilverna M.; one son, Robert F.; one daughter, Mrs. Nate Kunzman; four grandchildren, Fred and Jim Kunzman and Michael and Linda Bowler, all of Bellingham; two brothers, Col. Louis J. Bowler of Alameda, Calif., and Col. Robert V. Bowler of this city; one sister Mrs. Minnie Carter, of Friday Harbor. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday March 16, at 10:30 a.m., within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with the Rev. Grant Whipple officiating. Interment, Bay View Cemetery.

BOWLES, Alice B. - Family burial for Alice B. Bowles, 84, of 2400 Samish Way, will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Bowles, a community resident since 1977, was born Dec 28, 1902 in Montana. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and beautiful flowers. Survivors include a brother Roy Bliven of Oregon; three sisters, Laura Bliven of Bellingham, Mar Rehmer of Montana and Ethel White of Oregon; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jerns and LeVeck Funeral Chapel.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 4 Mar 1987) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWLES, Blaine, age 72, of 314 W. Holly St., passed away in a local hospital Saturday, Aug. 2, (1958). Mr. Bowles had been a 53 year resident of this community and was a retired logger. Deceased was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses and leaves to survive one brother, Leeth C. Bowles of Wenatchee and nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Dr. W. Carl Calhoun Monday, Aug. 4, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Bay View.

BOWLES, Dorothy Gertrude Heykamp McAnally of Bellingham passed away on Wed. Dec. 11, 2002 at the Alderwood Health Care Center. She was 77. A graveside service will be held on Thurs. Dec. 19 at 11:00 a.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park followed by a memorial service at Unity Church, 1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham at 12:00 p.m. A time of fellowship will follow the memorial service. Rev. Peter Rhea will officiate both services. Dorothy was a daughter of Hugh and Mary Heykamp of Deming, born on July 12, 1925 in Ferndale, WA. She graduated from Mt. Baker High School in 1943 and moved to Bellingham where she began a long career as a waitress. She married John McAnally and eventually moved to CA. In 1986 she returned to Bellingham to be near her family. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, brother Jack and sister Maybelle. She is survived by a sister, Patricia Heykamp two brothers, William and Harry Heykamp, all of Bellingham two sons, John and Michael McAnally of CA grandson, Erik McAnally, of Bellingham and several nieces and nephews.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 17 Dec 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWLES, Elizabeth Theresa was born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 21, 1914 to John and Agnes (Ruane) Bowles. She attended school in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Upon graduation from Wellesley High School, she entered training at the convalescent Home of the Children's Hospital at Wellesley Hills, Mass. There she completed a course of study in the care of infants and children. The Convalescent Home provided care for sick children and, also, for children needing special are after surgical procedures performed at a hospital. She cared for the children there and, when necessary, went home with them until complete recovery was made. Her work took her many places across the county, Michigan, Ohio, Philadelphia, PA, and New York City. That was her life's work and she did it well, caring for children, spending time with them and watching them grow. It was a labor of love. Even after her retirement, children continued to be great interest and joy to her. Music was another interest. She loved music in any form, especially classical music. While in high school she was a member of the Glee Club and sang in the chorus of "The Mikado" Chimes of Normandy". She was a kind, caring person and loved people. She was happiest when she could meet someone and talk with them. Elizabeth has been a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bellingham. She was a past member of St. Paul's Parish in Wellesley, Mass. A lifelong catholic her devotion was the source of her strength. She was preceded in death by her brothers, David Bowles of Waltham, Mass. and Michael Leary of Wellesley, Mass. She is survived by her sister, Mary Sutterman and her husband Jack of Bellingham and her cousin, Mary Coleman of Natick, Mass.; numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held 12:15 p.m. Thursday, October 23, 1997, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church followed by burial at 2:30 p.m. in the Bayview Cemetery. Father Patrick Frietag will be celebrant. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday October 23, 1997 in the Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel. [died Oct. 18, 1997 at Highland Convalescent Center]

BOWLES, James D., age 76 years, passed away at the family home in Blaine Saturday, March 28, (1953). He had been a resident of Blaine for the past 52 years. Surviving is his wife, Mrs. Dora Bowles; two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Mierstein of Van Nuys, Calif., Mrs. Jane Griffen of North Hollywood, California; two sons, Winston of Everett, and James William of Seattle; six grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 31, 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home. Rev. A. W. Brown will officiate. Interment Blaine Cemetery.

BOWMAN, Alfreda Emelia, age 92 of Tigard, Oregon, passed away in that city Sunday Aug. 15, (1976). Mrs. Bowman had previously resided in Bellingham for 25 years, was a member of First Baptist Church and Royal Neighbors of America. Surviving 6 sons, Mr. Harry Glenn Bowman, City, Mr. Lawrence Gustaf Bowman, Mr. John Henry Bowman, Mr. Charlie Chester Bowman all of Bowman, North Dakota. Mr. Dorsey Nelson Bowman, Glendale, Calif., Mr. Albert Edward Bowman, Rhame, North Dakota, 6 daughters, Mrs. Della Mae Heide, San Jose, Calif., Mrs. Stella Elizabeth Kendall, Eugene, Oregon, Mrs. Clara Josephine Armstrong, Santa Clara, Calif., Mrs. Mary Alfreda Stith, Bothel, Mrs. Ester Leora Robinson, Clatskanie, Oregon, Mrs. Jessie Elaine Theim, Hillsborough, Oregon, 50 grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Silor Bowman, son Leonard Lowell Bowman and in infancy Arthur, James and Ruth Bowman. Funeral services Wed. Aug. 18, 10:30 a.m. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Ben C. Pruett officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park.

BOWMAN, Christine Thompson of Blaine died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1993, at St. Francis Extended Health Care Center in Bellingham. She was 89. At her request, no services will be held. Private burial will be in Greenacres Memorial Park. Born July 28, 1904 in Point Roberts, she attended school in Custer. She was a telephone operator in Custer, Ferndale and Bellingham, retiring after 35 years. Survivors include brother Andy Thompson of Ballard; sister Gussie Snow of Blaine; sister-in-law Marieta Thompson of Blaine; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Nov 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWMAN, Dr. Conrad Hilding, age 56, of 1319 1/2 Commercial Street, passed away Wednesday, August 13, (1947). Dr. Bowman was born here and had resided in this community practically his entire live. Deceased for a number of years had practiced in Everett where he was affiliated with the Everett Lodge No. 479, B. P. O. Elks, Alpha Lodge No. 212, F. & A. M., Palestine Commandery No. 11, K. T., Chapter No. 24, R. A. M. Council No. 8, R. & S. M., Nile Temple of Seattle, and American Legion Post No. 6 of Everett. Surviving relatives are the widow, Estelle E., at home; one son, Conrad H. Jr., U. S. navy; one cousin, Mrs. Helen Jacobson, of Rolla, N. D., and one aunt, Mrs. A. W. Bowman, also of Rolla, N. D. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth.

BOWMAN, George Lowdon, age 85 years, of Rt. 2, Lynden, passed away at the family home Wednesday, Feb. 15, (1956). Mr. Bowman had resided in Whatcom County for the past 18 years, and was a retired logger. He is survived by his wife Rena May; two sons Orville L. of Rt. 2, Lynden, Chester M. of Everett; one daughter, Mrs. Lavonne I. Dempsey of Seattle; six grand children and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Feb. 17, at 1:30 p.m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. W. Robert Webb, pastor of St. Paul's Episcopal Church officiating. Interment Greenacres.

BOWMAN, Grover Clinton, age 76, of 1204 High St., passed away at home, Tuesday, Sept, 26, (1961). Mr. Bowman was a resident of Bellingham for the past 50 years, was a retired logger and a member of FOE Aerie No. 31. Surviving are the widow, Ruby at home; one step-son, Kenneth Blonden of Bellingham; one step-daughter, Mrs. Margaret Shipley of Spokane; seven grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Vina Flickenger of Renton; numerous nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted, Friday, Sept. 29, at 3 p.m. followed by cremation.

BOWMAN, Hubert S., age 84 of Blaine passed away Saturday, morning July 10, (1954) at a Bellingham Hospital. He had been a resident of that community for the past 25 years. Mr. Bowman is survived by his wife Myrtle Bowman of Blaine, one sister Miss Anna Bowman in Iowa and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 13 at 2 p.m. from the McKinney Funeral Home, with Rev. C. H. Lund officiating.

BOWMAN, Ivery G., age 63, who resided at 217 W. Holly St., passed away in a local hospital Sunday, Nov. 30, (1975). Graveside services will be held Thurs., Dec. 4 at 3:30 p.m. under the direction of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home.

BOWMAN, John D., age 77 years, formerly of 2624 Patton Street, passed away at a local hospital, Monday, September 10, (1945) after a brief illness. Mr. Bowman had been a resident of Bellingham for the past 21 years and leaves to survive, three daughters, Mrs. Helen McLain, of Bellingham, Mrs. Mary Evenson, of Deming, Mrs. Dorothy Lorentzen, of Sitka, Alaska; two sons, Harry Bowman, of Sitka, Alaska, James R. Bowman, overseas, and ten grandchildren. The remains rest at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home. Cremation.

BOWMAN, Joyce I. -Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the Bethany Chapel in Deming for Joyce I. Bowman, 69, of 2712 Russell St., who died at her home Friday. The Rev. Gilbert Gunderson will officiate. Mrs. Bowman was a homemaker. She enjoyed camping, traveling and animals. Her husband, Rupert Bowman, died Nov. 2, 1989. Survivors include sons Leroy F. Whipple of Spokane and James Bowman of Lynden; daughters, Leona Lewis of Bellingham, Beverly Young of Marysville, Sharon Edwards of Bellingham, Elizabeth Ann Farage of Ridgecrest, Calif., and Theresa Bowman of Bellingham; three sisters; three brothers; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous other nieces, nephews and relatives. Arrangements are by Jones-Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 28 Apr 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWMAN, Lonnie E., "Jack", age 77 of 1015 17th St., passed away Sat. Nov. 17, 1979. Mr. Bowman was a resident of this community for the past 44 years, had attended Garden Street Methodist Church, member of Pattonsburg, Missouri Lodge No. 65 AF & AM and the Shrine. Mr. Bowman held administrative positions in salmon canneries in Alaska & Washington. 8 years prior to retirement, he was director of housing on Kwajalein Island in the Central Pacific. Since retirement he has made numerous trips to visit family and also travel in Europe. He is survived by his wife, Vera 4 sons, Bob & daughter in law Joanne of Morristown, New Jersey, Thomas and daughter in law Marie of`Huntington, New York, Paul and daughter in law Linda of Beaverton, Oregon. He was preceded in death by a daughter Mary Ann Bowman Lunde. Also surviving 13 grandchildren; a brother, Dewey of Breckenridge, Missouri; sisters, Mrs. Hulda Stout, Mrs. Pearl Tunnell, both of Gallatin, Missouri. Services were held Mon. Nov. 19, 11 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Julia Brand officiated. Interment was in Greenacres Memorial Park.

BOWMAN, Marion E., age 85, of Vancouver, WA, passed away Tues., May 21, 2002, in Vancouver. A funeral service will be held Fri., May 24, 11:00 a.m. in Greenacres-Moles Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Wayne Winsauer officiating and burial to follow in Greenacres-Moles Cemetery. Greenacres|Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 24 May 2002) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWMAN, Minnie E., age 79 of 5610 Doren Rd., Acme, passed away March 6, (1976). A Whatcom County resident for the past 52 years, she a member of the American Legion Auxilary and 8 and 40, charter member of Twin Sister Grange. Surviving 1 son, Mr. James Bowman of Wichita Falls, Texas; 5 grandchildren; 1 brother, Mr. Walter Jamison of Tacoma; 1 sister, Mrs. Leitha Olney of Florida; nephew, Mr. Donald Richardson of Acme, other nieces & nephews. Memorial services Thursday March 11, 1 p.m. Jones Funeral Home. Cremation.

BOWMAN, Myrtle, age 79, Blaine, passed away in a local hospital Friday, December 18, (1964). A long time resident of Blaine, she was a member of the Blaine Methodist Church. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the McKinney Funeral Home Tuesday, December 22 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. William Graff officiating. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery.

BOWMAN, Orville, age 72, of Forks, Wa., passed away Thurs. Sept. 16th, (1976) in Forks, Wa. He was a retired logger and former resident of this community, survived by his wife Grace, of Forks, One daughter, Mrs. Diane Tate of Gig Harbor, one son Leroy, U.S. Air Force in Quai, 6 grandchildren and one great grandchild. One sister, Mrs. LaVonne Denpsey of Seattle, one brother Chester of North Dakota. Funeral services will be conducted Sat. Sept. 18th, at 2 p.m. in Forks, WA with Rev. Fosser, officiating.

BOWMAN, Tyra Palmer, age 85, of Saxon, passed away in the Memorial Hospital, Sedro-Woolley, Wednesday, November 10, (1948). Mr. Bowman had resided in that community for the past 58 years and was a member of the Methodist Church, Loyal Order of Moose, and was one of the first members of the Whatcom County Dairymen's Association. Surviving relatives are five daughters, Mrs. Jessie Knapp, of Sedro-Woolley, Mrs. Ruby Myre, of Saxon, Mrs. Mary McClure of Four Mile, Ore., Mrs. Florence Steinbrunner, of Wickersham, and Mrs. Pearl Nelson, of Forks, Wash.; two sons, Charles, of Saxon, and Dewey, of Bellingham; sixteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth, where services will be conducted by the Rev. Harry Richardson, Saturday, November 13 at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place, Saxon Cemetery.

BOWMAN, Vera M. - Funeral service for Vera M. Bowman, age 75, of 742 Melody Lane, Edmonds, will be Thurs., Feb. 4, 10:30 a.m. in Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Julia Brand officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Bowman passed away Mon., Feb. 1, 1982. She is survived by 4 sons, Robert and wife Audrey Bowman of Watsonville, Calif.; Jack and wife JoAnn Bowman of Morristown, New Jersey; Thomas and wife Marie Bowman of Huntington, New York; Paul and wife Linda Bowman, Beaverton, Oregon; 13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Rees Frazier of Seattle; 1 sister, Mrs. Evelyn Curtis of Edmonds. Mrs. Bowman was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Ann Bowman Lunde in 1970. Jones Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 3 Feb 1982) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOWRING, Isaac, age 49, who resided at 2401 Young St., passed away at the family residence following a brief illness. Mr. Bowring resided in Bellingham for the past 47 years and was a member of the Longshoremens Union Local 17. He leaves to survive his mother, Mrs. Mary Bowring of Bellingham; his son, Larry Bowring in Virginia; and one sister, Mrs. Rose Simonson of Bellingham. Rev. Don Swerdfeger will officiate at funeral services Friday, Feb. 21, (1958) at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Bingham and Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

BOWSER, Mary, age 70, of 1414 Garden St. passed away at home Friday, Nov. 20, (1964). Mrs. Bowser had been a life resident of this community and was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church at Columbia Valley. Surviving relatives are her husband, Joseph, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Norman Triplett and Mrs. Fred Hamblin both of Bellingham; four grandchildren and one great grandchild; two brothers, George Warner of Maple Falls and Henry Warner of Bellingham. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by Theodore A. Smith Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.

BOWTLE, Catherine E., age 88 years, of Glacier, Wash., passed away at a Bellingham hospital, Sunday, November 24, (1946) following an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Bowtle had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past thirty-six years and was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving relatives include one son, Ray Bowtle, of Glacier, also three nieces. Funeral services will be conducted at the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, Wednesday, November 27, at 1 p.m. with Roy Leslie Smith, officiating. Interment in Glacier Cemetery.

BOWYER, Fredrick W., age 71 who resided at 1027 12th St., passed away in a local hospital on Wednesday, March 25, (1964) following a brief illness. Mr. Bowyer had resided in Bellingham for the last 6 months. He was a veteran of WWI, having served with the Canadian Army and was Regiment Quartermaster Sergeant in France from 1916 to 1919. He was elevator inspector in the city of Los Angeles for 40 years before his retirement. He was also an honorary member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local No. 18, A.F. of L. He leaves to survive his wife, Mrs. Helen B. Bowyer of Bellingham, his cousin, Mrs. Margaret Aymont of Burnaby, B. C. Rev. Arthur Bezanson will conduct funeral services on Friday, March 27 at 1 o'clock in the Chapel of Bingham & Jerns Funeral Home. Interment Bay View.

BOXUM, Bertha, age 75 of 303 B. C. Ave., Lynden, former resident of Downs, Kansas passed away in a local hospital Thursday, Feb. 19, (1959) following a lingering illness. She was a member of the Christian Reform Church of Dispatch, Kansas. She is survived by 3 sons, Albert, Everett & Ben all of Lynden, 3 daughters, Mrs. Martha Meswarb of Sumner, Iowa; Mrs. Alice Keessen of Lansing, Ill. and Rose Boxum of Lynden; three brothers, John Dengerink of Downs, Kansas; Ben Dengerink, Ripon, Calif. and Henry Dengering, Rt. 1 Everson; 1 sister, Mrs. Cornie Honcoop of Everson; 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be in the Gillies Funeral Home Monday, Feb. 23 at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. William Reinsma officiating. Following services the body will be forwarded to the Downey Funeral Home in Downs, Kansas for graveside services on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. in the Dispatch Cemetery, Rev. Henry Bischer officiating.

BOXUM, Everett H., 66, 188 E. Wiser Lake Road, Lynden, died Sunday (Dec. 22, 1985) at his home. He was born Dec. 15, 1919, in Downs, Kan. He moved to Whatcom County in 1946. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army. Then, for more that 30 years, he worked at Mount Baker Plywood in Bellingham. Mr. Boxum was a member and former elder of the First Christian Reformed Church in Lynden. He was active in the One-To-One prison ministry, and was on the board of directors of Project Hope. He married Alberta Scheffer on Jan. 1, 1948, in Lynden. She died in 1983. He is survived by four daughters including Linda Maier of Lynden; six grandchildren; a brother, Ben Boxum of Lynden; two sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Christian Reformed Church, with the Rev. Jake Dykstra officiating. Burial will preceded at 1:15 p.m. at Monumenta Cemetery.

BOXX, Benny C., age 25 years, of Lynden, Route 2, passed away Monday, May 18, (1953) following a logging accident at Roseburg, Ore. He had been a resident of the Lynden district for the past 10 years. He is survived by his father, Ottis E. Boxx, of Lynden, Rt. 2; one sister, Mrs. David K. Fison, of Malden, Illinois; two brothers, Gene, of Puyallup, and Max E., of Seattle; grandmothers, Mrs. John Clark, of Ferndale, Route 1; Mrs. A. J. Boxx, of Van Buren, Mo. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 23, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden with the Rev. Burton W. Pierce officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

BOXX, Nova, age 47, of Route 1, Ferndale, passed away at her home, Monday, November 7, (1949) following a lingering illness. She had been a resident of that district for the past five years. She is survived by her husband, Ottis E.; four children, Mrs. David K. Fison, of Bates City, Missouri, Gene E., of Route 2, Lynden, Max E., of Seattle, and Benny C., of Bellingham. Also her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Clark of Route 1, Ferndale. Six sisters, Mrs. Emma Harmon, Mrs. Charles Thompson and Mrs. Imogene Severns, all of Route 1, Ferndale, Mrs. Flava Pauls and Mrs. Floy Willard and Mrs. Sopha Woods, all of Missouri. Two brothers, Marvin Clark of Route 1, Ferndale, and Tom Clark, of Missouri. One grandchild, Susan Fison, of Bates City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 10, at 2 p.m. from the Gillies funeral home in Lynden. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

BOXX, Ottis E., 87, 411 W. Pole Road, died Saturday (Feb. 15, 1986). Born on Jan. 24, 1899, in Butler County, Mo., he moved to Whatcom County in 1944. Mr. Boxx was a berry farmer on Pole Road until last year. He married Nova Clark in Missouri in 1922. She died in 1949. Survivors include sons Gene Boxx of Lynden and Max Box of Kent; a daughter, Aleen Fison of Anchorage; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

BOXX, Walter W., age 83, of Northwest Rd., passed away Mon., Jan. 16, (1978). Mr. Boxx was born in Elsinore, Missouri and came to Whatcom Co. 32 years ago. He was a member of the Lynden Untied Methodist Church, was a WWI veteran and member of the Mt. Baker Post No. 121 American Legion, Lynden. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife, Beulah; 3 sons, Dennis of Bellingham, William of Ferndale and Jack of Bellingham; a brother O. E. Boxx of Lynden; sister, Thelma Jones of Kansas City, Missouri; 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wed., Jan. 18 at 1:30 p.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Private family committal services will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.

BOYD, Allan Walter - At his request, there will be no services for Allan Walter Boyd of Bellingham. Mr. Boyd died Friday, June 8, 2001, in Bellingham. He was 92. Born Aug. 12, 1908, to Chester and Floy (Fooshee) Boyd in Vancouver, B.C., he lived in Whatcom County for 81 years. In 1930, he married Elva Lacey in Anacortes. Mr. Boyd worked as a saw filer until his retirement. He loved to work with wood and he enjoyed camping at Fort Casey. He also was a rock hound who polished and cut rocks for jewelry. His wife and one grandchild died previously. Survivors include daughter Carol Suggs of Bellingham, son William Boyd of Seattle, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Greenacres Funeral Home near Ferndale.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 12 Jun 2001) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOYD, Benjamin Franklin, age 78 years, 1230 Indian Street, passed away at a local hospital, Sunday, July 1, (1945). Mr. Boyd was a retired mill worker, formerly in the employ of the Bloedel Donovan Lumber Mills. Surviving relatives are one son, A. B. Carroll, and a daughter, Mrs. J. W. Shields at Tacoma, and a daughter, Mrs. Velma Boyd Soule of this city; three grandchildren; also a brother, George at Beaverton, Ore. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where friends may call. Private services will be conducted by the Rev. Ray S. Wagoner, Thursday, July 5 at 1:30 p.m. Final resting place, Woodlawn.

BOYD, Carmen - Funeral services for Mrs. Carmen E. Boyd, 70, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Batstone Funeral Home in Shelton. Graveside services will be held at 1 p. m. Thursday in Bellingham's Greenacres Memorial Park. Mrs. Boyd died Feb. 11, (1962) in a Shelton hospital. She had lived most of her life in Whatcom County. Survivors include her husband, Roy Boyd of Shelton; a daughter, Mrs. Lois Branan of Seattle; her mother, Mrs. Mary Ruth Whitacre of Seattle; a brother James (Whi)taker of Seattle; a brother, James R. Robinson of Bellingham, and two grandchildren.

BOYD, Elenore M., of Lynden, Washington, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2006. She was 92 years old and was born on November 19, 1913 in Trail County, North Dakota to John and Freda Bohnsack. Elenore trained to be a Registered Nurse in Fargo, ND before moving to Seattle in 1936. She lived in Seattle for eight years while working at Swedish Hospital. After moving to Whatcom County, she was employed by St. Luke's Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, Shuksan Convalescent Center, and North Bellingham's County Hospital. She then spent 40 years working at the Christian Health Care Center in Lynden. Elenore was a very giving woman and was known as a community servant. She provided comfort and care to many friends, relatives and neighbors in Laurel and Lynden. She was active in the Laurel Home Demonstration Club, the American Nurse's Association, the Laurel Grange, and the Lynden YMCA. Elenore was also a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Lynden. Her favorite times, though, were those spent with her family and friends. Elenore was preceded in death by her husband, Sterling "The Colonel" Boyd, in 1978. She is survived by her daughter, Helen Pinckney Peck of Bellingham; sons Don and David Boyd of Lynden; seven grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, November 9, 2006 at 1 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, Lynden. Moles Family Funeral Home & Cremation, Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 7 Nov 2006) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOYD, Elva Irene of Bellingham died Monday, March 29, 1999, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 89. At her request, no service will be held. Her ashes will be place in Greenacres Memorial Park. Born Aug. 12, 1909 to Franklin and Lillian Bell Lacey in Vancouver, B.C., she graduated from Whatcom High School in 1927. She married Allan W. Boyd on April 1, 1930, in Anacortes. A past member of the Thursday Study Club, Mrs. Boyd enjoyed traveling in her recreational vehicle, especially to Fort Casey. She took painting classes and liked to paint flowers. She also was preceded in death by a grandchild, Gregory Boyd. Survivors include son William Boyd of Seattle, daughter Carol Ann Suggs of Bellingham, seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 30 Mar 1999) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOYD, Floy M., age 88, formerly of the Mt. Baker Apts. passed away in a local resthome Tuesday March 29, (1977). A resident of Bellingham for the past 55 years she was a retired waitress. Surviving are 1 son, Alan of Bellingham. A daughter, Irene Anderson of Seattle. Also 4 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews. Private family memorial services will be held Thursday, March 31 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Robert Koornneef officiating, under the direction of Veroske's Bellingham Chapel.

BOYD, Grace, age 79 years, passed away at the Masonic Home at Zenith, Wash., Friday, February 4, (1944) following a four-year illness. Mrs. Boyd had been a resident of Bellingham for twenty-five years prior to going to Zenith. She was a member of Sehome Chapter No. 17, O.E.S. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Elsie Wilcox, Retsil, Wash., and one cousin, Mrs. Leland Reid, Bellingham. Her remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where funeral services will be conducted by the officers and members of her chapter Tuesday, February 8, at 4 p.m. Final resting place, Bay View Cemetery.

BOYD, Gregory A., 23, of Auburn, died Sunday (June 8, 1986) at Harborview Hospital in Seattle, of injuries suffered in an auto accident. He was born May 26, 1963, in Bellingham, and had lived in the Auburn area since 1970. He had been employed as a shipping clerk for Jafco. Mr. Boyd was a member of Calgary Lutheran Church, Federal Way. Survivors include his wife Kristie Boyd of Auburn; his parents, William and Gwen Boyd; two brothers, Robert Boyd and Daniel Boyd, and a sister, Cheridan Boyd, all of Federal Way; and three grandparents, Allen and Elva Boyd and Jess Dye, all of Bellingham. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Calvary Lutheran Church, Federal Way. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale. Arrangements are by Yahn and Son Funeral Home, Auburn.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Jun 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOYD, Guy Clifford, age 72, 1311 E. Maplewood Ave., passed away at home Tuesday, June 16, (1964). Mr. Boyd was a forty-year resident of Nome before moving to this city seventeen years ago. He was a member of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F. & A.M.; Scottish Rite Bodies; Nile Temple; and the International Brotherhood of Electricians, Local No. 191. Survivors are his widow, Nina, at home, and step-mother, Mrs. A. E. Boyd of Green Valley, Calif. Services will be conducted by Rev. Stuart P. Benson and officers of Bellingham Bay Lodge No. 44, F.&A.M. Friday, June 19 at 3 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home.

BOYD, Hazel - Funeral services for Hazel Boyd will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Longview under the direction of the Moore Funeral Home. Mrs. Boyd, 83, a one-time resident of Whatcom County, died Tuesday (May 1, 1973) in a Longview hospital. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Rebekah Lodge, Royal Neighbors, the VFW Auxiliary and the Grandmothers Clubs. She is survived by three daughters, Nedra Clauson and Jacquline Lake, both of Longview, and Marilyn Coromel of Montreal, Canada; a son, Jack Boyd of Longview; two sisters, Mrs. George Downer of Vashon Island and Mrs. Larry Raymond of Bellingham; ten grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to services in Longview, there will be graveside services at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Greenacres Memorial Park.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 May 1973) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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BOYD, James Sterling, age 65, of 6232 Guide Meridian, Lynden, passed away Tues., Nov. 7, 1978. Mr. Boyd was born in Ferndale & returned to Whatcom Co. in 1945. He attended Central Lutheran Church in B'ham, was a member of the Tri-County Fur Breeders, the Laurel Grange & is survived by his wife, Eleanore; 2 sons, David Boyd of Lynden & Capt. Donald Boyd of Fairchild Air Force Base, Spokane; 1 daughter, Helen Pinckney Peck of San Antonio, Tex.; 1 sister, Mrs. Myrle Perkins of Pendleton, Oregon; 1 sister-in-law, Mildred Boyd of Gooseberry Pt.; 5 grandchildren, Jim Boyd, Jerilyn Boyd, Christopher James Boyd, Joshua Boyd Peck & Jeremy Sterling Peck; 2 nieces, Mary Boyd Bonsen of Lynden & Lois Steele; 2 nephews, Gerald Boyd & Harold Nightingale both of B'ham. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Leonard C. Ericksen, Fri., Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. in Moles Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Greenacres Memorial Park. Friends are invited to pay their respects at Moles Funeral Home until 9:30 a.m. Friday as the casket will remain closed following the funeral service. [born Oct. 9, 1913]

BOYD, John F., age 60 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Hazel Boyd, Kelso, Wash., passed away at Kelso, Sunday, July 29, (1945) following a brief illness. Mr. Boyd had been a resident of Kelso for the past nine years, having formerly been a resident of Bellingham. Surviving relatives include, beside the widow, one son, Jack Boyd in U. S. army; three daughters, Mrs. Nedra Calusen, Bellingham, Mrs. Jacqueline Lake, Glenwood Springs, Colo., and Miss Marilyn Boyd, Kelso, Wash.; also four grandchildren. Graveside services will be held in Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of the Bingham-Dahlquist Funeral Home, Saturday, August, 4, at 11 a.m., conducted by Rev. Carl H. Bolin, pastor of the Mission Covenant Church.

BOYD, Mildred Bertha - A graveside service for Mildred Bertha (Horan) Boyd of Lynden will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Greenacres Memorial Park, with the Rev. Rex Watt officiating. Mrs. Boyd died Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, at Lynden Christian Health Care Center. Her age and birth are not available. Mrs. Boyd was born to Levi and Inga (Arseth) Horan in Ferndale. In 1925, she married Armond (Bud) Boyd. He died in 1968. Mrs. Boyd and her husband raised mink in the county north of the Bellingham area. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, music and flower gardening. Her sister Lillian Johnson and brother Bill Horan preceded her in death. Survivors include daughter Mary Bonsen of Lynden, son Gerald Boyd of Bellingham, seven grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home of Ferndale.

BOYD, Wanda defeated dementia on her own terms on Saturday, May 3rd, 2008, with her husband Joe at her bedside. She was 57 years old, born in Bellingham on January 19, 1951, to Vivian (Bergsma) and Carleton "Dutch" Dow. Wanda attended Bellingham schools and graduated from Washington State University in 1972. She and Joe were married in Bellingham on August 18, 1973. Throughout her life, Wanda was challenged by polycystic kidney disease, dialysis, numerous kidney infections, skin cancer, asthma and, finally, dementia. In spite of everything that was thrown at her, Wanda's faith and optimism never wavered. Wanda was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Jean Thompson. She is survived by her parents; her husband of 34 years, Joe; son Thomas and daughter Rebecca; special friend "Auntie" Carol Connell; and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. The family would like to thank the caregivers at Whatcom Hospice, Catholic Community Services' Long-Term Care, the staff at St. Francis Care Facility, Mount Baker Kidney Center, the CCS Mothers' Group, the Bulletin Crew at Cornwall Church, and everyone else who enriched Wanda's life during her short stay on Earth. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15th, at Cornwall Church, 4518 Northwest Road, Bellingham. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory Bayview Chapel-Bellingham.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 8 May 2008) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOYDSTUN, David Ray died unexpectedly on Lummi Island, Washington, while going for his daily morning run on Wednesday, June 8, 2005. So far, there is no explanation for his death. David was an exceptional athlete, competing in his first marathon in Dubai in January. Recently he participated in Bellingham's Ski to Sea as the runner. Last weekend he and his best friend, Robert Mosher, circumnavigated Orcas Island by kayak and he appeared to be in perfect health. He loved to run in cool, misty weather, and was undoubtedly having a phenomenally beautiful run when he suddenly died. He was employed by ChevronTexaco and worked in Bakersfield and Ventura, CA; Ferndale, WA; Aksai, Kazakhstan and, most recently, he and his family have been living in Al-Zour, Kuwait. They were on Lummi Island for their summer home-leave. David was an inspiration to all who knew him because of the way he treated others. He embodied the fruits of the Spirit: unending patience, kindness, love, joy, peace, goodness, gentleness and self-control. He did not get caught up in the minutiae of daily life; he seemed keenly aware of life's impermanence, and he never let any special moments pass without celebrating them. Last week he climbed odd hillsides to pick ripe salmonberries for Bryn. He met his wife, Anne Madsen, at a triathalon in Bakersfield, CA, in May of 1992; they were married in Yosemite in March of 1993. Their daughter Bryn was born in March 2002 and son Dylan was born in Kuwait in January. He was a selfless husband and a doting, indulgent father. ... David is survived by his parents, Richard and Betty Boydstun of Sedalia, CO; his wife Anne Madsen-Boydstun; his children, Bryn and Dyland; and his sister, Beverly Clemens of Castle Rock, CO. A Celebration of David's life, followed by a time of sharing and a meal, will begin at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, June 11th at the Grange on Lummi Island. Jones|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

BOYE, Harold J. - Funeral services for Harold J. "Hal" Boye, age 68 of 7103 Brent Lane, Lynden, were conducted on Saturday, October 11, at 2:00 p.m. in New Life Fellowship with Revs. Ronald Slater and John Ruhlman officiating, Private family interment services preceded at 1:00 p.m. in Monumenta Cemetery. Mr. Boye, who died in a Bellingham hospital on Thursday, October 9, (1980), was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved to the Lynden area with his wife, Geraldine from VanNuys, California in 1975. They were married in North Hollywood, California on December 31, 1934. A World War II Navy Veteran, Mr. Boye had attended New Life Fellowship and was the retired superintendent of the North Hollywood Post Office where he had been employed for thirty years. After his retirement from the Post Office he was also employed by Warner Brothers Studio for seven years. He is survived by his wife Geraldine, two daughters, Cheryl and her husband Clark Whitney of Soldotna, Alaska and Karen and her husband Richard McGahan of Nikiski, Alaska; five grandchildren, Kara Edwards and Terry, Geraldine, Richard, Jr., and Leah McGahan; an aunt, Mrs Florence Judd of Lynden and a cousin, Mrs. Margaret Brim also of Lynden. Funeral services were under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home, Lynden. [wife was Geraldine Downs]

BOYER, Charles R. – At his request, there will be no service for Charles Robert Boyer of Bellingham. Mr. Boyer died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 74. Mr. Boyer was born Nov. 18, 1926. Mr. Boyer served with the 103rd Airborne during World War II. He also served with the military police. Mr. Boyer was a mason and he contributed to much of the stonework on Bellingham's South Side. One grandchild died previously. Survivors include son Charles W. Boyer and daughter Linda M. Robson, brothers William and George and sister Dorothy, one grandchild, one great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting. Arrangements are by Gillies Funeral Home of Lynden.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Nov 2000) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOYER, Della Mae, age 77, who resided at the Mt. Baker Apts., passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, Sept. 1, (1959) following an extended illness. Mrs. Boyer was a lifetime resident of Bellingham and vicinity and was a member of the Holly Rebekah Lodge No. 153, Daughters of America Council No. 3 and also the Kulshan Thimble Club. She leaves to survive one daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Augustine of Bellmont, Calif., also two sons, William M. and Jack Albert, both in California; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Hunter of Bellingham, Mrs. Lydia Boley of Vancouver, B.C. Several nieces and nephews. Rev. James B. Hughes will officiate at funeral services Friday, Sept., 4, at 2 o'clock in the Chapel of the Bingham and Jerns Funeral home. The remains will be forwarded to Sonora, Calif., for interment. Honorary pall bearers will include Gary Richardson, Harry Hunter, Nicholas DuPonti, Chester Iverson, Mandel Mystrom, Walter Todd.

BOYER, Fred Leon, age 25, of 528 Burton Road, passed away in a local hospital Friday, March 7, (1947). Mr. Boyer had been a resident of this community all his life and was a member of the Assembly of Christians, was a graduate of the first class from the new Bellingham high school, and was a member of the Musicians' Protective Union, Local No. 451, A. F. M. Surviving relatives are the widow, Dorothy M.; two sons, Larry Leon and Richard Allen, all at home; grandfather, Mr. M. L. Bangle and brother, John L., all of Bellingham; one sister, Mrs. Etta Southern, of Sequim; grandfather, Mr. M. L. Bangle and three aunts, Mrs. Grace Nevers, Mrs. Lotta Miles and Mrs. Dorothy Waschke, all of Bellingham. The remains are at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted Monday, March 10, at 3 p.m. by Mr. Harry Brownlee. Final resting place, Saxon Cemetery.

BOYER, Harold W. - Ferndale resident Harold W. Boyer died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1993, at St. Joseph Hospital, Main Campus. He was 62. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. today at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5800 Northwest Road. Visitation will be held at the church the hour before the service. Mr. Boyer was born Nov. 9, 1930, in Springfield, Ill., to James and Erma Boyer. He served in the Army during the Korean War, receiving a Purple Heart. Mr. Boyer was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Survivors include his wife, Marlyn Boyer, of the family home; sons Ronald Boyer, Danniel Boyer and Glenn Boyer, all of Ferndale; Darrell Boyer of Bellingham, Harold Boyer Jr. of Fullerton, Calif., and Jerry Boyer of Visalia, Calif.; daughters Diana Silver and Delorise Carter, both of Ferndale, and Linda Wright of Bellingham; sisters Rosalie Deeter of Sumas, Thelma Schmalshop of Richfield, Ill., Wilma Dill of Lewiston, Mo., Martha Smith of Quincy, Ill.; Ruby Van Loock of Snohomish, and Mary Dabney and Lucille Plunk of Outlook, Wash.; and brothers James Myles Boyer of Custer, David Lee Boyer of Greeley, Colo.; John Eugene Boyer of Ferndale; and Roger Dale Boyer of Battle Creek, Mich. Arrangements by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Jan 1993) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOYER, John L., age 75, of Bellingham died Jan. 3, 1984. He was a driver for Gerritt Freight Lines for many years, a member of the Teamsters Local 231 & the Eagles Lodge No. 31. John was a life-long area resident. Surviving is his wife Anne; a sister, Etta Southern in Yuma, AZ; an aunt & uncle, Mr. & Mrs. William Waschka; 5 nieces & 1 nephew. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 6 at 10:30 a.m. in the Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel with Rev. Norval Bunch officiating. Interment Bay View Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home until 8:00 p.m. this evening. Arrangements by Jerns & LeVeck Funeral Chapel, Sunset & James. [born Sept. 9, 1908 at Saxon]

BOYER, Lucile L. of 1200 Birchwood, died Fri., Nov. 20, 1981 at the age of 96. She was a member of the Followers of Christ Church & employed as a seamstress for many years. She was also a member of the Clerks Union. She is survived by her son, John Boyer of Bellingham; a daughter, Etta Southern in Arizona; a sister, Dorothera Waschke of Bellingham; 6 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tues., Nov. 24, 1981 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Veroske, Jerns & LeVeck with interment to follow in the Saxon Cemetery. [born in 1885 in SD]

BOYER, Robert, age 72 years, of Lynden, Washington, passed away Thursday, January 10, (1952) at a local hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Boyer had lived in this vicinity for the past two years. He leaves to survive, a brother, Monty A. of Bellingham. Funeral services will be conducted from the Chapel of the Bingham-Dahlquist Jerns funeral home Monday, January 14, at 2 p.m. by the Rev. L. R. White. Interment, Woodlawn.

BOYER, William Alfred, age 75, a longtime Bellingham resident, died June 28, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. Mr. Boyer was born on August 8, 1921 to Edward and Artie May Boyer at Curtis, Washington. He moved with his family to Toledo, Washington as a young child. In 1941, he graduated from high school, then entered the U.S. Navy, serving for four years during WWII. While in the Navy, he became an electrician and continued working in that profession for 40 years of his adult life. He enjoyed sports of all kinds including baseball, bowling, fishing, and golf. He was a member of Bellingham Golf and Country Club for about 25 years. He also was a life member of the Bellingham Elks #194 and IBEW Local 191. On October 2, he and Jean Roberts were married in Bellingham. The couple has resided here since that time. Relatives include his wife Jean Boyer of Bellingham, two sons, Don Roberts of Bellingham and Greg Roberts and his wife Aleta of Bellingham; three grandchildren, Melanie, Lisa and Allan; and a sister Elsie Grossman of Longview, Washington. Mr. Boyer was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Margaret Ketola, Ruth Steffa and Myrtle Hogeland. At his request there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Westford Funeral Home.

BOYKER, Bess E., age 72, of 1224 Cornwall Avenue, passed away in a local hospital Monday, Jan. 29, (1962). The widow of Bruce F. Boyker, she had resided here the past 35 years and was a member of the First Christian Church. Survivors are one sister, Mrs. March A. Nelson, San Francisco, Calif.; three nieces, Mrs. Bernice Swanson, Tacoma; Mrs. Winston Thornhill, Tacoma; Mrs. Arnold Moe, Fortuna, Calif. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Walter R. Naff on Thursday at 10 a.m., followed by graveside services at Lakeview Cemetery in Seattle at 2 p.m.

BOYKER, Bruce F., age 64, of 1224 Cornwall Avenue, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, March 14, (1951). Mr. Boyker had for many years been the secretary-treasurer of the Pacific Veneer & Plywood Company, and leaves to survive his widow, Bessie F., at home; two sisters, Mrs. Naomi Shell, of Montesano, Wash., and Mrs. Elizabeth Webster, of Glendale, Calif.; four brothers, Omey and Max, both of Kent, Wash., Harry, of Lincoln, Neb., and Charles Gibb, of Newburg, Ore. The remains rest at the funeral home of Harlow-Hollingsworth where services will be conducted by the Rev. Ray S. Wagner, Friday, March 16, at 10 a.m., followed by graveside services at Lakeview Cemetery in Seattle at 2 p.m.

BOYKIN, Alphus J., age 63, passed away in Bellingham on Sunday, June 6, 2004. All are welcome to attend a gathering in Mr. Boykin's honor on Friday, June 11, at 1:00 pm at the home of Jackie Lehmann, 3811 Gala Loop, Bellingham, 733-3668 or 671-1981. Ferndale|Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 10 Jun 2004) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOYKIN, Jerome Graham "Jerry" 1944-1997. A memorial service for Jerome (Jerry) Graham Boykin of Birch Bay will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Blaine High School Ken Waters Gymnasium, with Pastor Mike Rohrbach officiating. Mr. Boykin passed away Friday, May 16, (1997) after battling cancer for the past nine months. He was 52 years old. Jerry was born in Wilson, North Carolina, and lived in Whatcom County for the past fifty years. He resided at Birch Bay Village for 30 of those years and was a 31 year employee of Georgia Pacific Corp. He was also a 25 year volunteer firefighter for District 13, played softball for Pottle Const. for 20 years, and until his illness, was playing coed softball with Pottles. Jerry had spent a lot of his years volunteering for various activities at the Blaine school district, and had been a member of the Army National Guard. Jerry was a 1962 graduate of Ferndale high school, enjoyed snow skiing, golfing, elk hunting, beachcombing, softball and watching his children participate in sporting activities. Jerry will be truly missed by all of his family, relatives, friends, and co-workers. For the smile he always had and for the smile he put on their faces. From his quick wit of one liners that flowed like water, and sense of humor that was the greatest. Survivors include his wife of 30 years Janice of the family home; son Jay C. of Ferndale, daughter Jerilynn of the family home; daughter-in-law to be Ann Sjolund; parents Hilton and Catherine Boykin of Ferndale; sister Teresa Pederson and husband Gordy of Marietta, Ga.; sister Donna Saab and husband Al of Ferndale; sister-in-law Bonnie Harkleroad and husband Dave of Birch Bay, 6 nephews, 2 nieces, 2 great nieces & 2 great nephews. Arrangements by Westford Funeral Home.

BOYKIN, Lucille E. - Services for Lucille E. Boykin, 38, will be at 2 p.m. Mon at Moles Funeral Home. Mrs. Boykin, 2446 Lin Court, Custer, died Fri. (June 9, 1989) at a local hospital. She was born May 19, 1951, in Everett, where she grew up. She moved to Whatcom County 20 years ago. Mrs. Boykin was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ferndale. She is survived by her husband, A. J., of the family home; two sons Beau Boykin and Toby Boykin and two daughters Rachel Boykin and Dawn Boykin, all of the family home; parents John E. Cassil of Auburn and Emma Cassil of Everett; a brother John L. Cassil of Everett; and numerous aunts, uncles and other relatives. The Rev. Ralph Poulson of the First Baptist Church of Ferndale will officiate. Burial will follow at Enterprise Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 11 Jun 1989) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOYKIN, William Elmer - A memorial service for "Bill" Boykin of Lynden will be at 2 p.m. Fri. at Intalco Aluminum Co.'s Totem Terrace. Mr. Boykin died Sun., Mar. 22, 1998. He was 58. Born Mar. 26, 1939 to Ben and Roxie Lambright Boykin in Buffalo, Texas, he married Delores Pritchett July 27, 1958 in Sumas. He served in the U.S. Air Force at Tripler Air Force Base in Oahu, Hawaii, for 4 years and worked as a truck driver at Intalco for 29 years. Mr. Boykin enjoyed motorcycle riding, playing and listening to country music, fishing, camping and art. He was a member of the Teamsters union and safe Drivers Million Mile Club. He was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Boykin, in 1986 and his father in 1981. Survivors include his wife of Lynden, son Michael Boykin of Deming, daughters Anita Cunningham of Bellingham and Verilee Boykin of Lynden, brother A. J. Boykin of Ferndale, sisters Bertha Graham of Rockdale, Texas and Iva Lou Marmen of Palestine, Texas, mother Roxie Johnston of Palestine, 7 grandchildren and many other relatives. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 25 Mar 1998) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOYLE, Hattie E., died Feb. 18, (1988) in Sonoma, CA at the age of 91. She was born in Iola, KS; raised in B'ham. Graduated from B'ham Normal School, Washington State College & University of Washington. She was the daughter of the late Charles & Fanella Eakin and she was the sister of the late Leslie M. Eakin. She taught in the Washington state school system for 37 years and was a member of the Eastern Star & Rebecca Lodge. She is survived by her sons, Charles L. Boyle of Fenton, Missouri and Alex F. Boyle of Vista, CA and her daughter Mary A. Boyle of Sonoma, CA and 5 grandchildren. Her ashes will be interned at Bayview Cemetery, May 31, 1988 at 11 a.m. Rev. Berney of the Garden Street United Methodist Church officiating.

BOYNTON, Dr. George E., Sr., age 95, well known physician & surgeon of Mt. Vernon passed away Sat. June 17, 1978 in Stanwood. He was born Aug. 16, 1882 in Illinois & as an infant he moved with his parents to Carver, Mass. where he was educated. He received his degree in Medicine at the Univ. of Boston in 1908. He interned at the Boston General Hospital & came to Mt. Vernon in 1910 where he began his practice until his retirement in 1972. He was married to Elsie L. Siemons in B'ham. May 16, 1912. She preceded him in death in 1975. He had been a resident of Camano Is. since 1952. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Camano Chapel, IOOF Lodge, Mt. Vernon, Skagit Co. Medical Society, the American Medical Assn. & a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Survivors; 2 daughters; Mrs. Wayne (Nancy) Booth of Seattle. Mrs. Gil (Janet) Larson of LaConner. 2 sons; George E. Boynton Jr. of Seattle & John A. Boynton of Mt. Vernon. Brother, W. O. Boynton of Camano, Is. 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Kern Funeral Chapel, Mt. Vernon, Weds. June 21st at 1 p.m. Burial in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery.

BOYNTON, Dr. Solon Richard Sr., age 81, of 2120 Lummi Island Shore Rd., passed away in a local hospital, Tuesday, July 4, (1961). Dr. Boynton was a graduate of the Boston University School of Medicine, and came to Bellingham immediately upon graduation to open his first office in the Roth block. A few years later he moved into what is now the Bellingham National Bank Building where he practiced for 40 years. Dr. and Mrs. Boynton built their new home at Portage in 1953 where he continued his practice. During his residence in Bellingham he was very active in church affairs, having served as president of the board of the Advent Christian Church. Dr. Boynton was a former chief of staff of St. Luke's General Hospital; was a member of the Board of Health from 1913 to 1923; was a member and past president of the Washington State Homeopathic Medical Association; was a member of the American Medical Association, the Washington State Medical Society from which he was the recipient of a 50-year pin at special ceremonies of that organization, and was a member of the Whatcom County Medical Society. Dr. Boynton's lodge affiliations include the Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Woodmen of the World and Maccabees. Surviving relatives are his widow, Susie N. at home; four daughters, Mrs. Ethel Crook of Bellingham, Mrs. Louis T. Nielson of Spokane, Mrs. Paul Friedmann of Altadena, Calif., and Mrs. Gerald Cruea of Bellevue, Wash.; one son, Dr. Solon R. Boynton Jr. of Bellingham; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Dr. George E. Boynton of Mount Vernon and Camano Island, Wash. and William Otis Boynton of Seattle, also many nieces and nephews. The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be conducted by the Rev. Allan G. Wood, assisted by the Revs. Earl F. Crouse and Norvel Richardson, Friday, July 7, at 10:30 a.m. Final resting place Greenacres Memorial Park.

BOYNTON, Steven John - Funeral services for Steven John Boynton, age 21, of 3122 Eldridge Ave., will be Mon. Oct. 26, 10:30 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Al Currier & Rev. David B. Crook officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Steven passed away Thurs. Oct. 22, 1981. He is survived by his parents, Dr. & Mrs. Solon R. Boynton of City; grandmother, Mrs. Jessie Dibble; 2 brothers, Solon III of Olympia, Clayton of City; 3 sisters, Marie Boynton of New York City, Catherine Boynton of Seattle, Joyce Boynton of City; numerous other relatives including an uncle Clayton Dibble & an aunt Ethel Crook, both of City. He was a lifetime Bellingham resident and member of Advent Christian Church. [drowned in Jacuzzi at a fitness center]

BOYNTON, Susie C., age 97 of 415 N. State died Wed. April 1, 1981. A resident of this community since 1906, Mrs. Boynton was a member of The Advent Christian Church; Chapter F. P.E.O.; D.A.R.; One of the organizers of St. Luke's Hospital Assistance league & Bellingham P.T.A. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Solon R. Boynton and is survived by 1 son Dr. Solon R. & wife Elva Boynton, Jr. of City, 4 daughters, Ethel Crook of City; Hope & husband Paul Friedmann of Altadena, Calif., Betty & husband Louis Nielsen of Mt. Vernon, Lois & husband Robert Stevenson of New Canaan, Conn.; 17 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tues. April 7 at 3 p.m. at the Advent Christian Church, 2100 Broadway, with Rev. Al Currier, Rev. David Crook & Rev. Paul C. Cantelon officiating. Interment Greenacres Memorial Park. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

BOYS, Mary Louise, age 78, of 1441 Iron Street, passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, July 29, (1953) following an extended illness. Mrs. Boys had been a resident of Whatcom County for the past 53 years and had spent 32 of those years in the North Bellingham district. She is a member of the Garden Street Methodist Church. Mrs. Boys is survived by four sons, Merl of Seattle, Leonard of Reno, Nev., Clair of Wenatchee, and Wayne of Hollywood, Calif.; one brother, Fraser Jenkins, of Bellingham; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 3, at 3 p.m. within the Monroe Funeral Chapel with the Rev. George Baird officiating. Interment, family plot Woodlawn.

BOZARTH, Horace William - Holy Rosary will be recited by the Rev. Father Patrick Burke in Telford's Chapel of The Valley, Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Apostle's Catholic Church Monday morning at 11 a.m. with Monsignor P. J. O'Sullivan, Monsignor Maurice Galvin, the Rev. Father Arthur L. Dussault, S. J. (Vice-President of Gonzaga University) and the Rev. Father Joseph A. Graaff, celebrant. The mass will be followed by the State Grange Memorial Service. Concluding interment services will follow on Tuesday in Greenacres Memorial Park at 3 p.m. [d. 2 Jun 1976 E. Wenatchee]

BOZARTH, BURL - Graveside services for Burl Bozarth, 66, 3801 South Pass Road, Everson, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Nooksack Cemetery, with the Rev. David Hungerford officiating. Mr. Bozarth died Monday at his home. He was born Jan. 18, 1920, in Topeka, Kan., and lived in the Everson area since May 1980. He married his wife, Emma, in Reno, Nev., on May 1, 1948. Mr. Bozarth was an army veteran of World War II and worked 29 years as a mail carrier in San Jose, Calif., before moving to Everson. He was a member of Los Gatos Christian Church near San Jose and a member of the U.S. Postal Workers Union. Survivors in addition to his wife are a son Burl Jr. of Fort Jones, Calif.; a stepson, William Whittiker of Hollister, Calif.; four daughters Connie Perry and Melody Bozarth of San Jose; Peggy Wilson of Everson and Diane Dobin of Fremont, Calif.; his mother Mrs. Rosa Bozarth of Bellingham; 22 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers and a sister. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Gillies Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 29 Apr 1986) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOZARTH, Christine Cecilia - A funeral mass for Bellingham Girl Scout patrol founder Christine Cecilia Bozarth, 97, of 3121 Squalicum Parkway will be said at 10 a.m. Friday at Assumption Catholic Church. Father Jim Lee will officiate. Burial will follow in Greenacres Cemetery. A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Bozarth died Sunday (March 31, 1991) at St. Francis Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 25, 1893 in Mather, Wis. to Frank and Barbara Victor. She moved to Bellingham with her parents at age 10. Mrs. Bozarth attended Bellingham Normal School, now Western Washington University, and began teaching in Ferndale. She later taught in Bellingham at Roeder and Franklin Schools. While teaching at Franklin, Mrs. Bozarth was persuaded by some eight-grade girls to form a Girl Scout troop. That troop, formed more than 78 years ago, was the first in Bellingham. Mrs. Bozarth also taught school in Seattle, Montana and Alaska, before marrying Horace Bozarth and moving to Leahy, Wash. There, they owned and operated a large wheat ranch. She became an active member of the Washington State Grange and later the East Wenatchee Grange, when her family moved there. She also was active in the Democratic Party. Her husband served in the State House of Representatives for 17 years. The Bozarths were generous benefactors to educational institutions, especially Gonzaga Preparatory School and Gonzaga University. They donated a large sum of money for renovation of Waikiki House, owned by Bonzaga University. It's now known as the Bozarth Retreat Center. They donated the money to build the chapel in Jesuit House in Spokane and later money for the infirmary for ill priests at Jesuit House. Mrs. Bozarth was an active member of the East Wenatchee Chamber of Commerce, the Garden Club and the Association for the Advancement of Retarded Citizens. Mr. Bozarth died in 1976. When her sister, Anna, became ill, Mrs. Bozarth moved to Bellingham. After Anna's death in 1981, Mrs. Bozarth stayed in Bellingham. She set up scholarship funds at Wenatchee Community College and with the Grange and was an active supporter of St. Joseph Hospital and Assumption School in Bellingham. Survivors include a sister, Hattie Strecker of Spokane; a brother, John Victor of Bellingham; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 2 Apr 1991) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOZARTH, Horace William. Holy Rosary will be recited by the Rev. Father Patrick Burke in Telford's Chapel Of The Valley, Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Apostle's Catholic Church Monday morning at 11 a.m. with Monsignor P. J. O'Sullivan, Monsignor Maurice Galvin, the Rev. Father Arthur L Dussault, S. J. (Vice-President of Gonzaga University) and the Rev. Father Joseph A. Graaff, celebrant. The mass will be followed by the State Grange Memorial Service. Concluding interment services will follow on Tuesday in Greenacres Memorial Park at 3 p.m. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 6 Jun 1976) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOZICH, Edith M. of 2221 Zell Road in Ferndale died Wed. July 17, 1996 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 86. A private service will be held. Born Mar. 20, 1910, in Elbertfeld, Germany, she immigrated to the United States in 1928. She married John Bozich in 1942 and lived in New York, Florida and California before moving to Whatcom County in 1968. Mrs. Bozich enjoyed reading, growing African violets and the opera. Survivors include her husband of the family home; son Michael Bozich of Ferndale; stepson John Bozich of North Carolina; 3 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Moles Funeral Home.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 19 Jul 1996) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

BOZICH, John J., age 93, of Ferndale, passed away Friday, the 17th of October 2003. A 35 year resident of Whatcom County, John was born in Johnstown, PA on March 21, 1910 to John and Annie (Bukovac) Bozich. John served in the U.S. Army and Merchant Marines. During WWII, he built ships in Florida for the war. He was married to Edith Miesel for 53 years. Edith preceded him in death in 1996. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on his property, and spoiling his great-grandchildren and his dog, Hunter. John is survived by his sons, John Jr. of Florida, Michael Bozich and wife Judy of Ferndale grandchildren Kaye Owens and husband Lynn, Leigh Bozich, April Headrick and husband Jason, Kim Bozich, Chris Bozich great-grandchildren Mackenzie Headrick & Jason Headrick Jr. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 24, at 2:00 p.m., at Enterprise Cemetery.
(From The Bellingham Herald, 20 Oct 2003) Submitted by Merrily Lawson.

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