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03/09/2026

Jack Carlson Perram

Jack was born March 15, 1928, to John “Jack” and Wilma (Carlson) Perram in Ketchikan, Alaska.

After graduating from Bellingham High School, Jack entered the auto body repair trade, soon becoming a service manager for several auto dealerships. In 1964, he married Esther Peterson and together they moved to Eastern Washington to work as cattle ranchers and in the logging and timber trade with Boise Cascade. After retirement, they moved back to Bellingham and became snowbirds in Southern California for over thirty years.

Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Perram, in 2024.

He is survived by his sons, Jack (Yolanda) Perram and Steven (Louise) Perram.

He will be laid to rest at 2:00pm on Friday, March 20, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale.

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03/09/2026

Marilyn Jean Victor

Marilyn Jean Victor passed away on March 3, 2026, at the age of 96. She was born on May 29, 1929, to Harold and Florence (Magnuson) Van Wingerden in Blaine, Washington.

Marilyn grew up in Lynden and attended Lynden High School.

After the end of World War II, she met Richard “Dick” Victor. The couple married on September 30, 1950, in Lynden, Washington, and shared many years together building a life and raising their family.

Marilyn and Dick loved traveling together throughout their retirement and enjoyed numerous nights with very good friends at the VFW #1585.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Dick” Victor; her parents, Harold and Florence Van Wingerden; and former daughter-in-law, Linda Powers.

She is survived by her sons, Rick Victor and Kent (Cheryl) Victor; seven grandchildren, Brian (Sakiko) Victor, Brynn (Ryan) Beatty, Kyle Victor, Kendra (Darren) Hogue, Cody (Yuko) Victor, Samantha (Steven) Lamp, and Krissy (Brian) Foreman; and nine great-grandchildren, Sophia, Kosei, Tate, Noah, Hadley, Carmody, Zeth, Esme and Paisley.

Marilyn will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.

She will be laid to rest at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale.

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03/09/2026

David Jude Dupont

David “Dave” Jude Dupont was born on June 27, 1942, in Santa Monica, CA, and died on March 3, 2026, in Bellingham, WA.

His parents, Jude and Janet Dupont, moved to Bellingham when he was a child. Dave grew up in Fairhaven, the oldest of six children, and he graduated from Bellingham High School in 1960. Dave retired from the Bellingham Georgia Pacific pulp mill after thirty-three years of employment.

He is survived by his three daughters, Kerie (Rick) Teeples, Jeannie (Eric) Beach, and Susanna Dupont; four grandchildren, Whitney, Austin, Molly and Madeleine; two great-grandchildren, Addison and Huxley; brother, Jim (Patty); and sisters Lois and Judy (Del).

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Lee and Ronnie.

Dave loved the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, boater and gardener. He was known for his warm humor and easygoing personality. He was a sociable man with a circle of lifelong friends. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him.

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02/27/2026

Darrell David Jones

Darrell David Jones, age 64, passed away on February 26, 2026, in Bellingham.

He was born on May 27, 1961, in Bellingham, to David and Patricia (Smith) Jones.

Darrell loved adrenaline - whether it was cars, motorcycles, monster trucks, or simply the thrill of going fast. He also had a deep love for music; no matter the genre, he enjoyed it all. He loved collecting coins and memorabilia and had a strong interest in history. Above all, he loved his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, David Jones; grandparents Jack and Charlotte Smith and Art and Minnie Jones; his nephew, George Shufelt Jr.; and many aunts, uncles, and other family members.

He is survived by his mother, Patricia Jones; his daughter, Lindsey Vanderyacht (Brian); his sister, Darlene Shufelt (George); his brother, Douglas Jones (Terri); his nieces, Brandi Shufelt, Holly Jones, and Sara Jones; his grandnieces, Taylor Shufelt and Charlotte Shufelt; as well as extended family and friends who will miss him dearly.

Even in his passing, Darrell chose to give the gift of sight through cornea donation with Lions World Vision, continuing to help others.

Though we are saddened by his passing, we find peace in knowing he is no longer in pain. A private family gathering will be held.

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02/26/2026

Janet Ruth Small

Janet Small, 82, died February 21 in Bellingham.

Born March 12, 1943, in Maysville, Kentucky, to the Rev. William C. and Arline Schnute, Jan was raised in greater Los Angeles with her younger sister and brother. She studied at various institutions including California State University at Long Beach, where she met ceramics instructor Bill Quirt. They married in 1966.

The couple enjoyed a free and nomadic artists’ existence and started their family in Southern California. With their two daughters, they experienced life throughout the American West, from San Francisco to northwest Montana, before finally settling in Bellingham in the 1990s.

Widowed in 1999, Jan began a fresh chapter with her second husband, Bellingham native Richard Small. She indulged new aspirations and explored new directions, among them pursuing a rekindled love of cooking through the culinary arts program at Bellingham Technical College, where she earned her certificate in baking. She enjoyed traveling, entertaining at home, and joining Richard in his passion for amateur radio. Jan loved to regale their regional network at the group’s daily check-in with news of her latest adventures with Richard and updates on her children’s lives.

Jan nursed Richard through a long illness and, following his death in 2015, she embraced her cherished independence and enjoyed the company of friends old and new, including Steve Hager of Fairhaven. Throughout life, she met each stage with optimism and self-assurance. Her personal motto was "Don’t look back."

Jan is survived by her daughter Tina and son-in-law Bob of Cleveland; daughter Sheri of Seattle; granddaughter Laurel of Asheville, North Carolina; and sister Jeanne of Long Beach, California.

The family extends their deepest gratitude to the team at PeaceHealth Whatcom Hospice House for their extraordinary care and compassion, which helped make Jan's final days peaceful.

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02/19/2026

Barbara J. Bloch

Barbara, our beloved wife, daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend, passed away with her loved ones by her side on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2026.

Barbara was born in Bellingham, WA, on February 21, 1972, to parents Edward and Lorene (Gudmundson) Meck. She moved with her family at two years old from a small farm in Blaine down to Ferndale, where she spent her childhood in a loving family home with two older siblings. She comes from a large extended Gudmundson/Breidford family of Blaine and surrounding areas. Many holidays, weekends, and vacations were spent with cousins, aunts, uncles, and her grandmother. Barbara worked from her teenage years up to her passing, mostly in the customer service field, as she always approached people with her beautiful smile and easy spirit, which earned praise for her loving personality.

Barbara graduated from Ferndale High School in 1990. She met the love of her life, Mike Bloch, and they were married on April 10, 2004, in Elizabeth Park on a beautiful sunny day. Barbara and Mike never had children, so they enjoyed traveling, attending concerts (never missing seeing the Foo Fighters), spending time with family, and were also parents to many dogs and cats over the years, with their current dog being Beau.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward J. Meck in 2016 and Lorene J. Meck in 2025.

Survivors include her husband, Mike Bloch, and dog, Beau; siblings: Ken (Kristy) Meck, Carol (Rick) Schusster, and sisters-in-law Ann (Matt) Berger and Robin (Andy) Betts; nephews and nieces: Ashley (Tyler) Boesen, Erika (Gilbert) Dorland, Logan (Fayth Buck) Meck, Elliott Berger, Olivia (Logan) Berger, Sophia Berger, and Aidan Betts; great nephews and nieces: Jackson and Zoey Roberts, Gilbert and Gage Dorland, Dakota and Margot Boesen, and Layla and Baker Perdue.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 1st, at 11:00 a.m. at Westford Funeral Home (1301 Broadway, Bellingham), with a reception following across the street at Westford’s Broadway Hall.

A memorial fund has been established to support Mike during this time. Those who wish to contribute may do so via GoFundMe.

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02/19/2026

Charlyn M. Dalvit

Born in Spokane, WA, to parents, Lynn “Art” and Sherry Johnson, Charlyn passed away in Bellingham, WA, on February 17, 2026.

She was a valedictorian of her 1999 graduating class from East Valley High School, as well as the first EVHS student to earn a Spokane Scholar award (foreign languages). Charlyn graduated from the University of Washington with degrees in Spanish (cum laude) and Speech and Intercultural Communications (summa cm laude). Charlyn served one year volunteering with World Teach as an English teacher in Antofogasta, Chile. She returned several times over the years to visit her Chilean host family, the Polancos, and became the godmother to their youngest daughter, Antonia. Charlyn earned a master’s in teaching from Whitworth University. She accepted her first teaching assignment as a Spanish teacher at R.A. Long High School in Longview, WA, where she also coached JV volleyball.

She was introduced to her future husband, Kyle Dalvit, by a mutual friend in the fall of 2010. They were married in 2012, and the couple settled in Bellingham. Charlyn began teaching high school Spanish at Mount Vernon High School. Charlyn was a devoted Catholic, wife, mother, friend, and teacher. She loved travelling and experiencing other cultures and cuisines. A big part of the fun was planning and educating her daughters ahead of time. One of her favorite hobbies was fishing. She loved natural science and animals.

Charlyn fought a courageous two-year battle against stage IV stomach cancer. During this time, she and her family were able to make two more big trips: a California road trip, including visits to Yosemite National Park and Disneyland; and a trip to Chile, including visits with the Polancos and to Easter Island.

Survivors include her husband, Kyle Dalvit; daughters, Evlyne (age 8) and Aleria (age 5); parents, Lynn “Art” and Sherry Johnson; sister, Renee (Scott) Shaw, and their children Ben, Esme, and Eden.

Vigil will be held at 6pm on Monday, March 2, at Church of the Assumption. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, March 3, at Church of the Assumption. Following the Mass, there will be a reception at Westford's Broadway Hall. This will be another opportunity to share memories and see photos of Charlyn.

You can visit Charlyn's Caring Bridge site at this link.

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02/16/2026

Ruth Ann A. Burley

Ruth Ann Burley passed away on February 9th in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Plentywood, Montana to Christian and Vera Christensen on October 29, 1936. She grew up on a farm and attended school in a one-room schoolhouse. As a child she spent countless hours riding horses, sledding, and skating with her sister Patricia and her brother Gene. She graduated with a degree in business from the University of Montana in 1958, where she met and married Jerry Schreuder in June of that year. They had four children together: Jane, Lee, Christian, and Laura. She married Richard Burley in 1990 and spent many happy years with him until he passed away in 2020.

Ruth Ann lived in Bow, WA for 59 years, and recently moved to Burlington. She was employed as a business education teacher, church secretary, caregiver, piano teacher, and musician. She was a talented pianist and organist for several churches and events who never lost the thrill of learning a new piece of music. Friendship, faith, and music filled her days. She was a devoted member of the local Faith Lutheran and Edison Lutheran churches.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jane Schreuder, husband, Richard Burley, parents, Vera and Christian Christensen, and brother, Gene Christensen.

She treasured her family and friends throughout her life, and we will cherish her gifts of laughter, encouragement, and unconditional love. She is survived by her sister, Pat Werle, children, Lee (Ren) Schreuder, Chris (Woo Chun) Schreuder, Laura (Carlton) Steele, grandchildren, Annika and Cody Steele, stepchildren, Richard, Celeste, Susan, Dexter, and Ron Burley, and many nieces and nephews.

Ruth Ann will be remembered for her generosity, kindness, positivity, and open heart. A celebration of life service will be held at Edison Lutheran Church (14201 Church Road, Bow, WA) on Saturday, March 14th at 2:00pm. All are welcome.

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02/14/2026

Nancy Markwood

Nancy Ann Markwood, age 77, passed away on February 13, 2026, in Ferndale, WA.

She was born on October 22, 1948, in Bellingham, WA to parents John “Jack” and Doris Thomas.

Nancy dedicated her life to her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren – they are what brought her the most joy. She was a proud “Disney Adult” and had spent countless years visiting the park and never lost her sense of wonder. She was strong in her faith and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church for over 40 years.

Nancy is survived by her children, Steven (Beth) Markwood and Jennifer (Ken) Thompson; grandchildren, Madeline (Daniel), Drew (Sierra), Allison (Joel), Noah (Myleah), Kade, Tanner, and Hannah; great-grandchildren, Naevi, Lennon, and Kovur; brother, John (Misty) Thomas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Nancy will be laid to rest at Greenacres Memorial Park on Wednesday, February 18th at 10am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nancy’s name to The Malloy Place and Alzheimer’s Association.

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02/12/2026

Thomas W. Yorkston

Thomas William Yorkston passed away on February 6, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was 66.

Tom was born in Bellingham, Washington, on May 18, 1959, to Thomas and Patricia (Oaks) Yorkston. He spent much of his working life as a tanker truck driver for Yorkston Oil before later working for the City of Bellingham.

Tom enjoyed golfing, fishing, woodworking, and spending time at the river property he loved so much. Being outdoors, puttering around, and enjoying the simple things brought him the greatest contentment.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Patricia Yorkston.

Tom is survived by his siblings, Debbie Rothenbuhler, Nancy Yorkston, and Kathy Yorkston; daughter Brianna McKiernan (John); his nieces and nephews, Angila Wilson, Edward Witherell (Ronda), and Patrick Yorkston; and his great-niece and great-nephew, Alexis Wilson and Tanner Wilson.

Tom will be laid to rest at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, at Bayview Cemetery in Bellingham.

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02/02/2026

Graydon L. Robertson

Graydon Robertson was born on October 12, 1933, in Edmonton, Alberta, and was raised in Everett.

He lived a long, working life defined by his hands, his grit, and his refusal to have some else do a job he could clearly do himself. He worked as a builder, carpenter, millwright, and small business owner - jobs that required precision, strength, and persistence. Graydon believed in doing things himself and doing them right. If something was broken, he fixed it. If it didn’t work, he made it work. He had a lifelong love of cars, dogs, and Cookie. His cars were always waxed, constantly, especially his black Porsche Panamera. He chose the hatchback not for just for the style, but because the dogs couldn’t make the jump otherwise.

Graydon is survived by his wife of 73 years, Carol Robertson; his sons, Darryl (Julie) and Michael; three grandchildren: Cameron (Kelly), Colby (Rachel) and Whitney (Michael) and eight great-grandchildren.

He was steady, stubborn, and loyal. He showed his care not just through words, but also through his hard work. He built things that lasted, and he leaves behind a family shaped by that same strength.

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01/29/2026

Danny Ludington

Dan was born on December 27, 1934, in Bellingham, Washington, to Daniel R. and Thelma H. Ludington (Adams) on his mother's birthday. He spent most of his life in Whatcom County, except for a memorable childhood living on Chichagof Island, Alaska, where his father worked as a cook in a mining camp. That experience left a lasting imprint on his heart, and his love for that unique place stayed with him throughout his life.

Dan met Sally Sleem at Bellingham High School, and they married in 1954. Together, they shared 46 wonderful years until Sally's passing in 2000. They raised their family in Bellingham and later enjoyed retirement on Hood Canal, where they spent countless days crabbing, fishing, and savoring their famous fried oysters and steamed clams. Those years created cherished memories with their grandchildren.

A carpenter by trade, Dan was known for his strong work ethic and honesty. His top priority in life was always the care and protection of his family. He could fix or "jerry-rig" almost anything and was never without a handkerchief and jackknife in his pocket. His talent for woodworking and carving shone through in the Native American masks he created, each with its own story.

Dan and Sally shared an extraordinary circle of friends from the BHS Class of '52, whose camaraderie enriched their lives through camping, boating, and social gatherings. Their home was always open to friends who wanted to "drop by." After Sally's passing, Dan was blessed with the companionship of Elizabeth Suel for over 20 years-a source of strength, comfort, and love.

Dan is survived by his children: Mark Ludington, Brian Ludington, and Laurie Jones (Steve); grandchildren Danielle Fecht (Tony), Nicholas Jones (Jenn), Keenan Jones, Spencer Ludington (Skyler), Emma Ludington (Brandon), and Michael Jones (Hana); and great-grandchildren Tre, Brantley, River, Emery, Theodore, and Charlotte. Brothers; Gary Farrow (Diane); Milton Ludington (Megan); James (Fernanda) and Sister; the late Lorinda Lezer (Daniel).

An open house reception will be held in Danny's honor on Saturday, March 28th from 11am – 2pm at the Squalicum Boathouse (2600 N. Harbor Loop, Bellingham). Danny and Sally will be laid to rest together at Hopewell Cemetery in Everson.

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