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Letters to the Editor — Oct. 11, 2017

Supports Faria I am supporting Connie Faria for Ferndale City Council Position 6. I am a former city council person and I worked with Connie when she served on the council before she ...

Louie Sytsma

Louie Sytsma finished his race, passing away suddenly and peacefully on Sept. 29, 2017. Louie was a faithful husband, loving father and grandfather. Born June 11, 1926 in the small ...

Richard Roedell

Richard Roedell passed away at home with family at his side on Sept. 23, 2017. He was born on Nov. 2, 1931 to William N. and Maud C. (Parker) Roedell in Quinlan, Oklahoma. He was the ...

Patricia Bock

Patricia Bock, age 76, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Patricia Hjort

Former Lynden resident Patricia Hjort passed away Oct. 4, 2017 in Bellingham. See complete obituary and share memories at www.westfordfuneralhome.com.

Irene Philliber

Everson resident Lelia “Irene” Philliber, known for her energetic and strong disposition, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 at the Christian Health Care Center of Lynden. Irene, ...

Donald Roosma

Donald Steven Roosma, age 65, of Custer, passed away Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 in Bellingham. He was born Jan. 17, 1952 in Bellingham to parents Jacob and Johanna (Kranendonk) Roosma. ...

Robert Nordby Sr.

Robert Edward Nordby Sr., age 83, passed away Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017 surrounded by his family. Robert was born Jan. 12, 1934 in Bellingham. He was a third-generation Whatcom County ...

Winifred Phillips

Winifred “Winnie” Phillips, nee Kieviet, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on ...