[ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] Whatcom County, Washington Obituary Collection GenealogyBuff.com - Whatcom County, Washington Obituary Collection - 24 Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com Date: Tuesday, 5 December 2017, at 2:22 p.m. Huge Marriages Search Engine Walter John Rehder 9/15/1917 - 3/1/2006 Walter John Rehder, age 88 born Sept. 15, 1917 in Chadron, Nebraska to John and Amanda Rehder. Walt was an exceptional husband, father and provider. He served in the US Coast Guard for 5 years, including service during WWII, and later he served in US Army and Army Reserve for 25 years. As a career welder, he was extremely proud of his trade. He was an expert and eventually taught high-pressure welding. Walt enjoyed fishing, boating, riding motorcycles, gunsmithing, antique cars, and collecting rocks. He was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod. Walt is survived by his wife, Lauramae, sons Bob and Roger, sister Wilma, five grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. A Celebration of Walt’s Life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 7 at 11:30 AM with Rev. Doug Iben officiating. Cemetery. Military honors will be presented by American Legion Post #7. Clayton Morse Boynton 10/27/1943 - 2/16/2006 Clayton M. Boynton, age 62 of Bellingham, born October 27, 1943 in Bellingham, the second son of Elva (Dibble) & Solon R. Boynton, Jr., M.D. He was delivered by his grandfather, Solon R. Boynton, Sr., M.D. After graduating from Bellingham High School and briefly attending Skagit Valley Junior College, Clayton worked for a short time on the waterfront and for the local paper- mill. He lived in and around the Bellingham area his entire life; living with his parents until his last 5 years when he moved into a retirement home. Clayton’s last few years at Columbia Place Retirement Home in Bellingham were some of his happiest. The time spent there towards the end of his life was enhanced greatly by the diligent care from Administrator Dorothy Turner and her staff, and the family greatly appreciates all of their special attention. Clayton was loved by his friends and family, and his kind and gentle soul will be missed. Special thanks to the staff who attended to Clayton at St. Joseph Hospital. He death by his brother, Steven, and mother, Elva. Memorials may be made to the Bellingham Food Bank. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 22 from 2 – 5 PM. A Celebration of Clayton’s Life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Thursday, February 23 at 11 AM followed by a reception across the street at Westford’s Broadway Hall. Cemetery. Walter S. Hinds 2/4/1930 - 2/10/2006 Walter S. Hinds, age 76, born February 4, 1930 in Bellingham. Walt served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Walt enjoyed fishing, skiing, boating, cooking, dancing, traveling to Hawaii and especially golfing. He always had a story to tell. Walt worked in forestry and avalanche control, and later owned KA Manufacturing. He was a member of Bellingham Elks Club #194 and the American Legion. Walt is survived by his wife, Mary Lou and her children Jim (Karen) Sands, John (Rhonda) Sands and Katie Sands, all of Bellingham; daughters Tina Denman of Illinois and Kathy Royal of Kent, WA; sister Audrey (Art) Pederson of Bellingham; sisters-in-law Helen Ashe and Patricia Huntley, and many other relatives. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Monday, February 13 from 2 – 5 PM, followed by a Vigil Service at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 14 at 10 AM followed by a reception at the Parish Hall. passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2006 in Seattle. She had moved to Seattle recently from Bellingham with her husband Einar Laaksonen to be closer to her daughter Teresa Gilbert and Teresa’s husband Jon Behrndt and their daughter Claire, son James Gilbert, stepdaughter Diane Laaksonen, and Einar’s grandchildren Autumn Elzea and Allyson Elzea, who all live in Seattle. She is also survived by her son Richard Gilbert, who currently resides in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Dolores was born November 12, 1911 in Bellingham to Henry & Bessie (Thompson) Bartleson. Ed graduated from Harmony High School and attended Bellingham Normal School. He joined the Bellingham Police Department in 1938, and was drafted into the military service in the U.S. Army in 1942. He then attained rank of 1st Lieutenant. In 1946, Ed returned to Bellingham and the Police Department, where he served for a total of 26 years. During that time he graduated from the FBI Academy in Washington, D.C.; he returned to Bellingham and ran the Police ID Department from 1948-1955. He served as Chief of Police from 1955-1964. Ed passed away in 1980. He married for 25 years. He was a member of Central Lutheran Church, and a 50 year member of Masonic Order #44 F & M. He was preceded in death by brothers, Albert, Fred, James and his sister Margaret. Survivors include his wife Norma; daughter Jean Bartleson; son John (wife Lori) Bartleson, all of Bellingham; granddaughter Kira Bartleson of Seattle and grandson Ryan Shintaffer of Bellingham. The family wishes to thank the caregivers at Mt. Baker Care Center for their special kindness to Ed. Memorials may be made to Whatcom Medic 1, 1800 Broadway, Bellingham, WA 98225 or the Bellingham Food Bank at 1824 Ellis St. Bellingham, WA 98225. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Monday, February 27, from 2-5 PM. A Celebration of Ed’s Life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 28 at 1 PM followed by a reception across the street at Westford’s Broadway Hall. Rev. Len Ericksen will be officiating. Honors will be presented by the Bellingham Police. Military honors will be presented by American Legion Post #7. Huge Marriages Search Engine [ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] Whatcom County, Washington Obituary Collection is maintained by GenealogyBuff with WebBBS 5.12.

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