[ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] Whatcom County, Washington Obituary Collection GenealogyBuff.com - Whatcom County, Washington Obituary Collection - 55 Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com Date: Tuesday, 5 December 2017, at 2:37 p.m. Huge Marriages Search Engine Wilma Merle McLeod 1/14/1912 - 12/20/2007 Wilma McLeod, 95, Born January 14, 1912 in Edinburg, North Dakota to William and Merl (Oakland) Odne, she came to Bellingham in 1946. A teacher for 42 years, Wilma taught first in North Dakota and for three decades in Bellingham. Other jobs included that of telephone operator, gas station attendant and motel assistant manager. She also owned a ladies ready-to-wear store, Wiladors, from 1958 to 1963 in Bellingham. A world traveler, Wilma had many hobbies, which included playing bridge, making and decorating hats, oil painting and doing crossword puzzles. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, the Bellingham Golf & Country Club, Elks Auxiliary and was active in the American Cancer Society. Wilma was preceded in died in 1962. She is survived by niece Colleen Emerson of Reno, NV, great nephews Ralph H. Emerson III and George Toring Emerson, great-great nephews Taylor and Kyle Emerson and many special friends including Mary Foster and Carol Collender. Memorials may be made to Whatcom Hospice, 800 E. Chestnut, Suite C1, Belligham, WA 98225. Phyllis C. Flotre 12/5/1917 - 12/20/2007 Phyllis C. Flotre born in Bellingham on Dec. 5, 1917 to John and Millie (Hearst) Smith. Phyllis worked for many years in retail sales at J.C. Penney's and later managed Jeannie Dale Fabrics in Bellingham. Her hobbies included painting, reading, ballroom dancing and many laborious hours of love that went into her beautiful flower gardens. She enjoyed cooking and death by her daughters, Sherryl Tekulve and Leanne Hoffman, and son-in-laws, Bob Tekulve, Gene Hoffman and John Jacobsen. Phyllis is survived by her sister Arlie Johnson of Los Altos, CA; daughter Nancy Jacobsen of Kendall; son Dennis Lintz (wife Judy) of Bellingham; granddaughters Linda Maarhuis, Kim Jacobsen, Kathy Hoekema and Karen Hicks; grandsons Larry Hoffman, Jason Olson, Kevin Braaten, Kenny Braaten and Kerry Braaten; and 15 great grandchildren. A family gathering will be held. Deloris Irene Bovee 11/6/1914 - 12/19/2007 Deloris Irene Bovee, age 93, passed away peacefully December 19, 2007. She lived an active and independent life. Deloris was 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 passed away on August 27, 2008. Bob was married Frances Mote in Feb 1952; she preceded him in death by brother, Don Morgan. He is survived by six children; Judy Wharton, Karen (Allen) Harvey; Bob Jr.; Ron; Lori (Mike) Johnston; Lynnette (mike) VanIeperen. Also by brother Jack Morgan and wife, Joyce of Lynden and sister, Wilma Schouten of Lynden. Bob had 11 grandchildren, 11 great- grandchildren; and three on the way. Bob was a Korean war combat veteran, who was based in Fort Ord. He held various jobs around the county, including driving bus for Nooksack Valley School District. Visitation on Thursday, August 28th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and a Funeral Ceremony on Friday, August 29th at 10:00 a.m. both at Westford Funeral Home. Kenna Louise Thomas 6/17/1945 - 8/29/2008 Our beloved sister, mother, grandmother, friend, and mentor Kenna Louise Thomas graduated with honors to Heaven, born June 17, 1945 in Bremerton, WA to Kenneth & Rowena Thomas. She grew up in Yakima and graduated from Central Washington University. Kenna’s gift of singing was apparent at a very early age. She enjoyed singing at various occastions including weddings and school events. As an adult, she continued singing groups. A Whatcom County resident since 1978, Kenna collected a wide variety of friends and companions. She found great happiness in her position at North Sound Family Medicine. She loved her coworkers and “the docs,” as well as the work she did. Kenna lived life with an abiding sense of gratitude. Some of the many things that brought her happiness were spending time with her beloved grandchildren, watching Mariners games and bull-riding events, creating beautiful cards and gifts for friends, going to jazz and blues concerts with her sister, creating delicious meals, going to family parties at the Kuehnels, and sharing the joys and trials of life with her treasured daughter Kimberly. Kenna had a gift for warming the hearts of everyone she met, no matter what the circumstances. A friend of Bill W’s for 16 1/2 years, she touched the lives of many people. Kenna was always there to reach out a hand to help someone in need, and her recovery will live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind. She faced her final challenge with dignity, grace, and an incredible strength of spirit, never complaining to the last. Kenna will be deeply missed. We are honored to have been in her life, and thankful for her presence in ours. Breathe easy now, beloved one. Memorials may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or The Moyer Foundation. A Memorial Ceremony will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Saturday, September 6 at 11 AM followed by a reception. 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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