[ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] Whatcom County, Washington Obituary Collection GenealogyBuff.com - Whatcom County, Washington Obituary Collection - 100 Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com Date: Tuesday, 5 December 2017, at 2:54 p.m. Huge Marriages Search Engine Harold Eugene Bowen 10/13/1932 - 6/27/2003 Harold Eugene Bowen, age 70 of Bellingham, WA, born October 13, 1932 in Bellingham to Edward and Maude (Groat) Bowen. Harold attended Bellingham High School and then enlisted in the US Army in 1955 and served until 1957. He death by his daughter Mary Margaret; and brothers Jack Lee Bowen and Floyd Bowen. Harold is survived by his wife Patricia Bowen; daughter Charlotte (Gordon) Radke; son Steve (Honey) Bowen; Grandchildren Kieann, Wyatt, William, and Chryzanna; sister-in-law Carole Quinn; brother-in-laws Steve (Dolores) Quinn and Jerry Jaderholm,; long time friends Ross Garvin, Jerry Tegarden, Walter and Lora May Rehder, and numerous other relatives. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home Wednesday, July 2 from 12- 5. A Cemetery. Also, an informal potluck for all at Whatcom Falls Park after the graveside service. Mildred Ruth Larsen 11/17/1915 - 7/31/2004 Mildred Ruth Larsen, age 88 of Bellingham, born November 17, 1915 to Glenn and Olive (DeGeest) Cox in Harvey, Iowa. Her family moved to Bellingham when Mildred was six years of age and she has spent her entire life here. Mildred was preceded in Funeral Service at Westford Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, August 5th at 12:30 PM., with a reception following across the street at Westford’s Broadway Hall, 1300 Broadway. An Cemetery. James F. Neal 7/15/1945 - 7/30/2004 Jim Neal of Bellingham, Washington born on July 15th, 1945 to Homer and Lucille Neal in Brooklyn, New York. He spent a full and happy childhood in Sacramento, California. Always ambitious, Jim was able to maintain two large paper routes for the Sacramento Bee while attending school. After graduating from Sacramento State in California, he decided to pursue a calling for the Priesthood. Jim spent six years in the seminary, earning a degree in the Bachelor of Arts from St. Patrick’s College in Menlo Park, California. While completing his last year of study, he began to volunteer as a reservist with the Menlo Park Police Department. This led to a 25- year career as a police officer, and later detective, with the city. Jim’s compassionate and caring nature made him a natural for dealing with the difficult and often dangerous aspects of his job. He established Menlo Park’s first sub-station in a very dangerous part of town, for which he was awarded “Employee of the Year”. While maintaining a career in law enforcement he became a licensed Real Estate Agent and established his own office with a number of agents working under his brokerage. Retiring to Bellingham in 1995, he immediately joined John L. Scott Real Estate, later establishing his own real estate company, Jim Neal and Associates, PS. Jim was also licensed as a Private Investigator in the State of Washington doing business as Neal Detective Agency. He also co-owned Marc-James Manor Bed & Breakfast. Jim was active with the Alabama Hills Association for many years, serving twice as president. He also served on the Mayor’s Advisory Council and on the Multiple Listing Board. Jim hosted many fundraisers for different charities in his beautiful home. He tried to balance his busy professional life with his love of animals and photography. Recently, he began to pursue a dream of kayaking and was planning to learn to sky dive. Jim is survived by his parents, Homer and Lucille Neal of Bellingham, his brother Pete and sister-in-law Sheila of Valley Springs, California, his sister Mary and brother-in-law Jon Matson of Des Moines, Washington, his partner Marc Belair of Bellingham, his niece Tonya and three nephews, P.J., Chris, and John, all residing in California. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Assumption Church, 2116 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225, or a charity of your choice. Rosary service will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 3rd at 7 PM with Father Frank officiating. Funeral Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 4th at 1 PM with Dr. Don Piro officiating, followed by a reception across the street at Westford’s Broadway Hall, 1300 Broadway. Bonnie Jean Strode 3/25/1951 - 8/1/2004 Bonnie Strode born March 25, 1951 to Richard and Dorothy (Valentine) Oakley in Bellingham. Bonnie spent her childhood with her mother and sisters, Rose, Nancy, and Janice. During her adolescent years she acquired the nickname, “Bony Bonnie with the Knobby Knees.” She had her sister to thank for that one. She graduated from Sehome High School in 1969. Bonnie was an expert of making something out of nothing. Her work ethic provided her a successful working career. Bonnie has been a manager of Water District #10 for five years and served on the Board of Realtors. She was a Realtor with Coldwell Banker for 7 years. Despite her outstanding devotion and commitment to her employment, being the best mother and wife she could became the most important to her. She sure did accomplish that. Bonnie was a generous, outspoken individual who was well respected by her family, friends, and those with whom she associated. Her love and devotion could be heard from KPUG Radio mornings to the stands of her son's baseball games. From PTA meetings to her husband’s company picnics, Bonnie kept her commitment to her son, and “Hung in there and never gave up.” In return her sisters would say that she was a “Tough ol’ Bird.” Bonnie was preceded in death by her mother Dorothy Valentine; brother Tommy Oakley; and father-in-law Kenneth Strode. She is survived by her husband John Strode of Bellingham; son Kyle Strode of Bellingham; three sisters, Rose Bundy of Bellingham, Janice Berg of Bellingham, Nancy (Jerry) Weber – Cadenhead of Anacortes; two brothers- in law, Steve Strode of Snohomish, Dan Strode of Bellingham; two mothers-in- law, Juanita Swobada of Bellingham, and Annie Strode of Bellingham. Memorials may be made to Whatcom Hospice Foundation at 800 E. Chestnut, Suite 1C, Bellingham, WA 98225. A Celebration of Bonnie's Life will be held Friday, August 6th at Westford Funeral Home at 2:00 PM, followed by a reception across the street at Westford's Broadway Hall, 1300 Broadway. 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