Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services

04/27/2026

On the morning of April 22nd, 2026, Elida Rivas went to heaven to be in the presence of her Lord after a short, difficult battle with pancreatic cancer.

Elida was born in Mount Vernon, Washington on May 16th, 1948, to Arturo and Feliciana Tijerina. She was the third of six children: Francisc...

04/27/2026

Ivan Buma age 89 passed away peacefully at the Christian Health Care Center on Sunday March 29, 2026. He was welcomed into the arms of Jesus and reunited with his wife Delores.

Ivan was born in Lynden, Washington on August 29, 1936, to Pete and Irene (DeJong) Buma. He worked on the family fa...

04/27/2026

04/24/2026

When giving sympathy flowers to a grieving family, how do you know which flowers to choose? Learn about 7 of the most popular sympathy flowers and the meanings behind them by reading the article below.

When picking sympathy flowers to give to a grieving family, what message are you sending? Learn about the meaning behind sympathy flowers!

04/23/2026

Cliff Fast Memorial Service 

04/21/2026

Jacob Buurma Memorial Service

04/20/2026

Clifford Fast was a devoted husband to his wife, Jane Fast, and a proud father to his children, Jeff and Michele, his 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
He was a steady and loving presence in the lives of his family, offering an umbrella of kind strength, guidance, and support.

Cli...

04/20/2026

Jacob Martin Buurma was born on a family farm in Sunnyside, Washington on August 2, 1936. The oldest of four children in a Dutch immigrant family, Jacob received a military scholarship to complete an undergraduate degree in Seattle and moved on to graduate studies in metallurgy in Chicago.

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04/17/2026

Planning a funeral when you're grieving a loss can be stressful. That's why planning ahead for funeral wishes is a gift of love for your family - you lift the burden of funeral planning from their shoulders. Check out this article to learn more about helping your family by planning ahead!

Thinking about your funeral can be intimidating, but if you plan ahead for your wishes, you can make a difficult time easier for your family.

04/17/2026

Shirley Kok Memorial Service