[ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] Whatcom County, Washington Obituary Collection GenealogyBuff.com - Whatcom County, Washington Obituary Collection - 84 Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com Date: Tuesday, 5 December 2017, at 2:49 p.m. Huge Marriages Search Engine Larry Thomas Prather 4/12/1939 - 7/16/2003 Larry T. Prather born April 12, 1939 to Ira and Doris Prather in Bellingham. He attended Franklin grade school in Bellingham, middle school and high school in Ferndale and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1957. After graduation Larry served in the Navy as a boatswain mate for two years. His working years involved driving a door to door milk delivery truck for Darigold, working for O.N.C. Motor Freight, and driving his own long haul truck for 25 years. Larry enjoyed hunting and fishing, restoring old cars and trucks, and mostly being with his dogs Molly and Missy. He was preceded in passed away on July 20, 2003 in Bellingham. He was Cemetery on Wednesday, July 30 at 10:30 am. Memorials to help for funeral expenses may be sent to Ralph Turner, 2715 Patton, Bellingham, WA 98225. John Mratinich 9/6/1905 - 1/17/2003 John Mratinich, age 97 of Bellingham, WA, born September 6, 1905 on the island of Vis in Croatia to Anton and Jerka (Zitko) Mratinic. In 1929 he immigrated to Canada. In Vancouver he studied English at night school. In his zeal to learn and get ahead he was never without his dictionary, earning him the nickname "Dictionary Johnny." He landed a job on a salmon seiner which launched his long career centered around commercial fishing. He relocated to California and fished for tuna. He was president of the Fisherman's Union in San Pedro, and served two years in the Army, stationed in Los Angeles, working his way up to Sergeant. He death by his wife, Catherine, in 2000. He is survived by his daughters Kathleen Mratinich of Richmond California and Veronica Mratinich Benvenga and husband Jim of Seattle, and grandchildren Jessica, Nicholas and Zachary. A vigil service will be held at Westford Funeral Home, 7 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 2003. Funeral Mass will be held 12 noon, Friday, January 24, 2003 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with celebrant Fr. Frank Schuster. Memorials may be made to Whatcom Maritime Association, Squalicum Harbor Fisherman's Memorial, P.O. Box 5157, Bellingham, WA 98227. Charles W. Allen 6/22/1926 - 1/21/2003 Charles W. Allen, age 76 of Bellingham, WA born June 22, 1926 to Howard and Esther Allen. He passed away Saturday, Mar 1st, 2003. She was married Harold Akin in Bellingham in 1935. Edna Mae lived in Chicago, IL for 11 years and in Bellingham for the rest of her life. She worked for the Bloedel Donovan Mill, Columbia Valley and the City of Bellingham. She belonged to Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile, Bellingham Yacht Club and Bellingham First Congregational Church. Hobbies include knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, cross stitch, reading and playing cards with long time friends. She was a very talented high school athlete, an outstanding professional woman, world traveler devoted loyal family member and friend. Her travels include trips to Tai Pei, Hong Kong and Ireland. She was a beautiful lady who touched every life with goodness and grace, and a gift to all who were privileged to know her. Her Canadian cousins are thankful for having her grace the families for all the years. During her later years Edna Mae enjoyed the dedicated care by wonderful caregiver friends Deanna and Lisa. She is survived by her loving family and friends. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Whatcom County or a charity of your choice. Visitation will be at Westford Funeral Home Wed., Mar. 5 from 12-5. Funeral Services will be held at Westford Funeral Home Chapel on Thurs. Mar 6th at 10:00am followed by a reception in the chapel and a graveside service at Greenacres. 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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