Latest Obituaries

Charrice Dotinga

  Charrice Frances Dotinga, age 45, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Lynden from a heart attack.   She was born on April 18, 1974, in Bellingham. ...

Ben Van Ingen

  Ben Gerrit Van Ingen, born Dec. 4, 1938, died peacefully at home on Jan. 30, surrounded by those he loved.   He was born to Neeltje Devries and Ben Van Ingen in Zaandam, Holland, ...

Lloyd George

  Lloyd “Gene” George, age 88, passed away at the Christian Health Care Center of Lynden on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. He was known for his vast knowledge of science while having ...

George Mustard

  George Arthur Mustard, age 93, of Lynden, passed away on Jan. 30, 2020.   He was born March 13, 1926, on the family farm near Brucefield, Ontario, Canada, the eldest of six ...

Winifred Vander Giessen

  Winifred Vander Giessen, at age 98, experienced the longing of her heart and went to her eternal home on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020.   She was born Aug. 16, 1921, in Manhattan, ...

Bryce Metcalf

  Bryce Leonard Metcalf, having just turned 68 on Dec. 12, died peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at the PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham after a very brief ...

Geraldine Tjoelker

  Geraldine “Geri” Tjoelker, age 81, of Lynden, passed away Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020. Geri was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.   The first child ...

Rae ‘Penny’ Shine

  Rae A. “Penny” Shine, age 85, passed away at her home suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020.   Penny was born on July 24, 1934, in the family home on Mason ...

William Franklin

  William “Bill” Franklin passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 15, 2020, at his home at age 78.   William was born in Neptune, New Jersey, on Aug. 12, 1941, and his parents ...

Wanda Crumpacker

  Wanda Crumpacker, of Blaine, passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 26, 2020, at the age of 82.   Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.