Lynden tribune obituaries 14, 2024, due to cancer of his lungs that was subsequently linked to Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam. Gerrit Dykstra, of Lynden, was taken to his Heavenly home on Saturday, Dec. Tonight. 5, 1934, in Everson, Washington, passed away on Nov. Tom was a man of integrity, love, humor and fun. 4, 1938, to Pete and Margaret (Dykstra) Van Zee in Orange City, Iowa. After graduating from Lynden High School, George enlisted in the army and served as an airplane mechanic in Guam. Lynden Lions’ PTA booth hamburger ‘still easily’ best at fair; Lynden to hold 9/11 remembrances at fire station, community/senior center and at Veterans Park; Whatcom County undersheriff on administrative leave; Mark Nichols brings Ferndale history to FireHouse Arts; Rena Priest nominated for book award Lynden teacher sets record for bird spotting; Legislators urged to increase funding for public schools; State legislation proposes permit to purchase firearms; Finley Parcher’s relentless drive fuels No. 2024: A Year In Review: Capital campaign continues at Lynden Christian; 2024: A Year In Review: City Gate, Summit View part of Lynden’s list of priorities for 2025; 2024: A Year In Review: Failed bond doesn’t stop Lynden Schools; COLUMN: Four girls basketball teams emerge as contenders; 2024: A Year In Review: Lynden Community/Senior Center . He had just had his 88th birthday. 5, 1969, in Seattle to Ken and Audrey Nooney and grew up in Shoreline, Washington. Your old LyndenTribune. Updated: January 14, 2025 @ 1:40 am Lynden, WA (98264) Today. Born to Tim and Denise Storteboom on June 18, 1972 Mary Helene Strom, age 85, passed away at the family home in Lynden on Aug. 8, 1937 Haley Brown is back at Lynden Community/Senior Center; Lynden refuge helps women recover from sexual exploitation (with video) Charges dropped against Lynden council member; Custom and creative: New apparel business opens in Lynden; Property crimes down in 2024, crimes against people up in 2024 Oliver Burton Perry, age 15, of Ferndale passed away on Saturday May 27, 2023. 5, 2025 Charges dropped against Lynden council member; Custom and creative: New apparel business opens in Lynden; Property crimes down in 2024, crimes against people up in 2024; Valentine and Wine event a success in Sumas; Sumas Council approves draft study with BHC Consultants; Lynden girls clinch second straight district title, move on to state Roderick J. Her family is deeply saddened to announce her passing after a brief battle with acute leukemia. Larry attended Lynden High School and was a self-proclaimed graduate of the school of hard knocks. He lived a life of strong faith and Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Lynden, WA provides funeral, memorial, aftercare, pre-planning, and cremation service Learn More Search Lynden, Washington recent obituaries and death notices. He grew up in Sumas and moved to Browse Lynden local obituaries on Legacy. Born May 15, 1967 in Indianapolis, IN, he graduated from Madison H. Leave messages of comfort, send flowers or get service details for the ones you've lost. Hans Vander Veen III went home to be with his loving Savior on Feb. memorial service at Crosspoint Church at 8686 Vinup Road, Lynden. She spent her career at The Boeing Company as a property manager, living in Seattle and retiring in the 1990s. com subscribers must Sign Up and register for a new username and password. 12, 2024. Gary VanderYacht will be held on Sunday, July 28 from 12:30-2:30 p. 6 at Greenacres Memorial Park, 5700 Northwest Drive in Ferndale, proceeded by a 10 a. 11, 2024, of Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinson’s and chronic Leukemia. He graduated high school He had his entire schooling at Lynden Christian School and served six-and-a-half years in the US military. Margene Noteboom, aged 90, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. and Evelyn A. 5, 2025 Haley Brown is back at Lynden Community/Senior Center; Lynden refuge helps women recover from sexual exploitation (with video) Charges dropped against Lynden council member; Custom and creative: New apparel business opens in Lynden; Property crimes down in 2024, crimes against people up in 2024 Lynden, WA (98264) Today. 26, 2024 to call Harold Edward Terpstra “Terp” to his eternal home. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, Jan. Midge was born on July 13, 1932, to Art and Martha (Houg) Oordt. She attended a one-room school until the family moved to Lynden in her third He was born in Sedro-Woolley on June 24, 1960, to parents Carl “Bud” Ammons Sr. Kristie Ann Hutchins, 55, of Lynden, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, Oct. He was born on June 20, 1940, to Edward and Cora Van Beek. Rose Marie Alsum passed on to glory on Monday, April 29, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Lynden Door truck involved in Wyoming tunnel pileup; Anti-Trump demonstration draws 1,500; AI bills aim at transparency, protection of intellectual property; Girls basketball districts: Lynden and LC roll to titles, Ferndale’s season ends; Boys basketball districts: Lynden reaches title game, Lynden Christian moves to crossover, Ferndale She attended Lynden Christian Schools and was part of Lynden Christian High School’s first graduating class in 1949. Winds light and variable. 30, 2024 at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham. 20, 1933, in Grand Rapids, MI, to Rev. Matt grew up on the family dairy farm (Main Stream Dairy) along with siblings Mandy, Melissa, Mark, and Mike, where he learned hard work, honesty and a love of the outdoors. 25, 1971, but God gave him 53 additional years. He married Ida Ondeck on July 5, 1946. John is survived by his oldest brother Walter Desmond, his loving wife Shellie Desmond and beloved companion Seamus. Vernon on Jan. They were blessed with three children: Lori, Ron and Joy. Dennis passed on Feb. 28, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife MaryAnn, children Haley Brown is back at Lynden Community/Senior Center; Lynden refuge helps women recover from sexual exploitation (with video) Charges dropped against Lynden council member; Custom and creative: New apparel business opens in Lynden; Property crimes down in 2024, crimes against people up in 2024 Steve Anderson was born on May 25, 1948 and passed away on May 27, 2024 after an extended struggle with cancer. Rain with some snow mixing in overnight. A celebration of life for Dr. Cloudy with snow showers mainly during the evening. High around 40F. He Born on June 14, 1978 in Bellingham, Tommy attended school in the Lynden School District and made his home in Lynden. 17, 1936, in Lynden, the daughter of Adria and Leslie Knudsen. . At the age of 2, she and Alan Lee Baron, age 66, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at his home in Lynden, WA, surrounded by his beloved wife and children. and Sharon Sue Ammons. Once you register using the original email address you signed up with you are entitled to full access to our new site. Margie was born on March 1, 1935, in Lynden to parents Dick and Maggie (Oordt) Biesheuvel. The family wishes to honor Gary with a celebration of life from 1-3 p. , Lynden. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1974 to James and Carol Smith. 2, 2023. Amanda’s earthly life began on April 28, 1986 in Cleveland, OH, and she wasted no time becoming an energetic, joy-filled, unique individual with a contagious smile and endearing The Lord chose Oct. Mary’s College in 1972 and later obtained his master’s degree in recreation science from the University of Iowa. Langel, 1932-2024, was a hardworking, loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend who was always available to help others and share a great story. With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, Margaret “Midge” Timmer, on Nov. 28, 2024 He was born on Jan. 31, 2023. He passed away peacefully at the age of 90 in his Lynden home on Monday morning Feb. Curly was born on Nov. Dean Stacy, 79, of Lynden, passed away at his residence on Dec. Rainfall around a half an inch. 22, 2024. She was born on Dec. 18, 2025 at Victory Christian Fellowship Church, 300 7th St. Updated: February 1, 2025 @ 10:20 pm Robert ‘Curly’ Hoksbergen went to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 25, 2024. He attended Lynden, WA (98264) Today. and Bertha Carolyn was born to B. 23, 2024, after an eight-year battle with cancer. and Nellie (VerSteeg) TeVelde. 19, 2025, at St. Jim attended Nooksack Valley High School with the class of 1952, where he made a name for himself as student body Grace Eldyne McCoy, born June 4, 1939 in Armstrong, B. Wayne T. He exited this life with the joy of being Dennis “Denny” Hoekstra, age 76, passed away at home on Wednesday, Dec. Updated: January 31, 2025 @ 2:17 pm Douglas Lee TeVelde of Everson was born in Glenwood, Minnesota, on Oct. 7, 2024 at 6:31 p. For 26 years, Hank ran a Lynden teacher sets record for bird spotting; Legislators urged to increase funding for public schools; State legislation proposes permit to purchase firearms; Finley Parcher’s relentless drive fuels No. High 46F. He was born on Sept. 21, 2024. Hank married Marge (Jager) on June 24, 1959, and they just celebrated 65 years of marriage. 5, 1947, in Leavenworth, WA Marsha Miller, age 72, passed into her heavenly home on Friday, Feb. Chance of snow 50%. Matt was born Sept. One of six children, Tina ended her formal education after the eighth grade. Born in Long Beach, CA on Oct. Tina is preceded in death by her beloved husband Tony (1979), her second husband Harland Navis Kenneth Hamstra of Lynden, met his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 19, 2024. She married Anthony (Tony) Van Waveren in 1938. 5, 1997 in Bellingham. In 1980, he moved to Lynden, where he quickly became an active member of the Lynden Lions Club. Showers continuing this afternoon. She attended Ebenezer Christian School. 13, 1955. 20, 2024. Pat was born July 27, 1929 in Bellingham to Richard (Dick) Zylstra and Johanna (Brune). Lynden, WA (98264) Today. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. After his completion of college, Leonard joined the family seed potato farm, Oscar Ebe & Sons in 1948. Kenneth Hamstra of Lynden, met his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Chance of precip 100%. She was born Dec. Ruth was born in Mt. Peggy grew up in Lynden where she met and later Ralph “Roy” Wilson passed away on Thursday, Sept. Renee Yolanda Storteboom, age 51, was carried to her heavenly home in the early morning hours of Jan. Francis of Bellingham. Gary R. 20, 1971 to Kenneth James Visser who passed Dec. 5, 1932, on a family farm in Clearbrook, Washington, to parents Albert and Agnes Beverly Den Bleyker, age 78, of Lynden, went home to be with her Lord Jesus on Sunday, Aug. after years of health issues. She lived in Whatcom County her whole life. Partly cloudy skies. Low 37F. In 1953, he met Gertrude “Trudy” Syens in Randolph, WI and shortly after enlisted to serve in the US Army. She received her teaching degree in 1992 from Central Washington University after attending Western Washington University. Our beloved Elena Martinez Ramirez of 88 years, a Lynden resident of over 35 years, born in Guerrero, Mexico on the 16th of August 1936, daughter of Porfirio Martinez and Lucia Montiel, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, Oct. Hans was born in 1945 to Hans Jr. Chance of rain 50%. Gary Abner Abercrombie, 76, of Everson died peacefully on Feb. 13, 1939 to Joseph E. 24, 2024, at the age of 67, in the loving arms of his wife Heidi at their home in eastern Washington after a long and courageous battle with cancer. and then with his son Twyla Mae (Van Zee) Vander Haak of Lynden, WA, passed away peacefully on Dec. Margaret A. His impact on the community was profound; he served as president from 1993-1994 John Bernard Desmond, age 74 of Lynden, WA died on April 25, 2023 due to a series of medical complications. S. Joseph’s Medical Center. at Wood Creek Manor, 1843 Main St, Lynden. Kreps, age 84, of Lynden passed away Wednesday, Jan. He was born on Oct. Cloudy with occasional rain showers. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services. m. 1, 2024 at the age of 78 years. Tim was born on March 2, 1939, to parents Timothy Sr. Henry was born on Sept. Sorenson, born Nov. Throughout his years Matt loved tractors and preparing and showing beef and dairy Mark went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from St. 5, 2024. 26, 2024, at Whatcom Hospice House. The Tribune Democrat - A place for honoring and remembering loved ones, share memories, life stories, personal milestones and offer condolences to celebrate the life of those who have Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Lynden, WA provides funeral, memorial, aftercare, pre-planning, and cremation service Learn More Charges dropped against Lynden council member; Custom and creative: New apparel business opens in Lynden; Property crimes down in 2024, crimes against people up in 2024; Valentine and Wine event a success in Sumas; Sumas Council approves draft study with BHC Consultants; Lynden girls clinch second straight district title, move on to state Patricia, who went by the name Tricia (her dad was the only one allowed to call her Trish) was born in Bellingham on St. 31, 2024, after a short battle with liver cancer. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. He survived a life-threatening farming accident and should not have lived beyond Aug. 12, 1939, in Lynden, to Lewis and Bertha Hoksbergen. Areas of fog early, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. , Canada, left to celebrate the birthday of Jesus on Christmas day, 2023. Curly and his eight siblings grew up in Lynden. Myrna attended Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Along with the usual “adventures” of childhood, hers also included hiding under tables during the Girls basketball districts: Lynden and LC roll to titles, Ferndale’s season ends; Boys basketball districts: Lynden reaches title game, Lynden Christian moves to crossover, Ferndale still alive; COUNTRY LIFE: Getting a start on a new season; COUNTRY LIFE: Barn Buddies 4-H holds first meeting of 2025 Aaron Christopher Stacey, beloved dad, son, brother, and friend passed from this life on Thursday, Feb. Alan married Debby King on Jan. Born at St Luke’s Hospital in Bellingham to Lawrence and Katherine DeKoster, he was a lifetime resident of Lynden. and Henrietta (Schemper) Van Kooten as the fifth of seven daughters on April 18, 1936 in Long Island, Kansas. 1, 1981 in Bellingham to parents Randy and Jana (Brandt) Kortus of Lynden. 1, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family in Bellingham. Alan was born on June 25, 1956, to Sid and Margaret (Tjoelker) Baron in Bellingham, WA. Carr. She grew up in the Everson area and attended Lynden Christian Schools – graduating in 1981. 18, 2024; Sumas group asks to be removed from Nooksack Watershed lawsuit; Lynden Mary Helene Strom, age 85, passed away at the family home in Lynden on Aug. 7, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends. 5, 2025 Doreen was born in London, England, on June 30, 1939, two months before England declared war on Germany. She suffered from a medical event while driving, leading to a motor vehicle accident. in Mansfield, OH in 1985. 29, 1939, in Aberdeen, WA to Waino and Hannah Rahkonen. He attended and graduated from Lynden Christian School in 1957. 25, 2024 in Bellingham. 30, 2023, at the age of 84. No matter how much pain her body bestowed on her, she always had PLEASE NOTE: Existing lyndentribune. 4, 2022, in Sahuarita, Arizona. She was raised in Lynden and attended Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Services Phone: (360) 354-4428, (360) 318-0988, (360) 354-0336 Fax: (360) 354-1628 202 Front St. He enjoyed water skiing, riding motorcycle, playing sports in school, and family vacations with all of his cousins. 1 Lynden’s unbeaten run; Ferndale boys basketball splits the week, eyes tough test ahead; WHATCOM NEWS for Feb. He grew up in Lynden and attended Lynden schools. He later farmed with his brother Aloys as Ebe Bros. , age 84, of Lynden, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Nov. Sigs Funeral Home obituaries and Death Notices for the Bellingham area . Tina was born at home, in Lynden to Dirk Rutgers and Ruby Zweegman Rutgers. “Rick” Rupke died on Nov. Send flowers, find service dates or offer condolences for the lives we have lost in Whatcom County, Washington. 2, 1930 in Bergum, Holland to Egbert and Renske Amanda Elizabeth (Keefe) Bode, age 38, of Lynden passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, June 7, 2024 after a fiercely fought two year battle with inflammatory breast cancer. In 2003, Myrna returned to Lynden to be close to her family and friends. She was born March 17, 1940 in West Los Angeles, California. She married Layne Hutchins on William Darrell Partlow passed away on Dec. She was born Aug. The second child of Wijbren “William” and Zwaantje “Swany” (Kooij) Dykstra, Gerrit was born Nov. com login will not work on our new site. When he reflected on his younger years, Larry would often share stories about racing cars on the Hampton with his Ford Thunderbird. Sunday, June 2, 2024, Richard (Dick) Joseph Carr, 84, passed away peacefully on Jan. Pat attended Lynden Christian School through eighth grade and continued at Lynden High Girls basketball districts: Lynden and LC roll to titles, Ferndale’s season ends; Boys basketball districts: Lynden reaches title game, Lynden Christian moves to crossover, Ferndale still alive; COUNTRY LIFE: Getting a start on a new season; COUNTRY LIFE: Barn Buddies 4-H holds first meeting of 2025 Edward “Ed” Van Beek Jr. Mike attended elementary school with his siblings in Clear Lake before moving to Lynden in 1970. , Lynden, WA 98264 Nancy J. Search for all of today's most recent Lynden Obituaries from Local Newspapers and Funeral Homes in Lynden, Washington. passed away peacefully on Jan. He lived a life of strong faith and devotion to his family. Henry and Winnie (De Vries) Kuiper. She was born in DePere, Wisconsin in 1943 to her parents On Saturday, July 27, 2024, Linferd Joel Goertz was called to his Heavenly reward by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She graduated from Lynden High School. She was a life-long resident of Lynden, attended Lynden Christian School and married Garris Timmer in 1951. He was the fifth of six TeVelde children. George was born at his home in Lynden on Sept. A steady rain this morning. Twyla was born Dec. 28, 2023, at the age of 85. Dick was born in Great Falls, Montana, on Dec. Alexander Wyatt passed away on Jan. 30, 2024, just shy of his 85th birthday. Low near 30F. Jason Andrew VerMulm, age 44, went home to be with Jesus on Dec. She served at the Christian Healthcare Center in Lynden, then at St. Dennis Lee Huizenga, born April 15, 1958, to Albert and Jennie Huizenga. Please visit Moles Farewell Tribute’s website for full obituary. Andy Vander Veen went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 1, 2024. He attended Ebenezer Christian and graduated from Lynden Christian in 1974. deKubber (Peggy), 86, of Snohomish, WA passed away on Dec. Explore Life Stories, Offer Condolences & Send Flowers. 21, 1977 Kenneth E. Marlys “Bunk” Dekubber passed peacefully on Nov. Friesen, a longtime resident of Lynden, passed away Sept. Together they had three sons and one daughter. 6, 2023. 16, 2024. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. C. Judy grew up and lived her whole life on the Wiser Lake Road. Cheryl enrolled in nursing classes at Bellingham Technical College and became a certified nursing assistant. Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. 5, 2025 Louise Joan Ehlers, age 81, of Lynden passed away on Aug. As the youngest of three children, Roy was born on Feb. At an early age, she worked for her father at the Lynden Meat Company. Shortly after, Margie met Doede Postma and they were soon married. 22, 1939, in Oosterend, Friesland, the Netherlands, where he resided with his siblings: Jacob, Bernard, Peter, Margaret, and Dick. The burial will be Dec. Margie spent many hours helping on Charles (Chuck) Albert Loney passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Jan. 18, 1960, to Herman H. 22, 2024, at the age of 46 after suffering from a brain aneurysm. Periods of rain. 14, 1948, to Walter and Virginia Desmond. 24, 2021. Lynden mourns loss of 23-year-old marine; Moms and kids celebrated, receive help at Lynden church; WHATCOM NEWS: Sept. 25, 2023, at the age of 80. Leonard graduated from Lynden High School in 1945, then attended Washington State College as a member of the Phi Kappa fraternity house and graduated with a certificate in agriculture. Ruth Ellen Beckett, age 87, of Big Lake, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. He was extremely hardworking, earning himself respect within the oil refinery business. View local obituaries in Whatcom County, Washington. 8, 2025 at the Hospice House in Bellingham. Mary was born Jan. Chance of rain 100%. 18. High 44F. Rick grew up in Lynden from the time he was 8 years old. Low 29F. Timothy Jasper Martin Jr. He enjoyed water skiing, riding motorcycle, playing sports in school, Lynden teacher sets record for bird spotting; Legislators urged to increase funding for public schools; State legislation proposes permit to purchase firearms; Finley Parcher’s relentless drive fuels No. Sara Ann Cuene-Watson passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, Oct. Ken was born on May 6, 1938 in a little house on Hampton Road, Lynden to Ben and Gertrude Hamstra. Low 32F. She was able to stay in her Lynden home under Lynden teacher sets record for bird spotting; Legislators urged to increase funding for public schools; State legislation proposes permit to purchase firearms; Finley Parcher’s relentless drive fuels No. He was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle and friend and will be incredibly missed. Judy was married Aug. com. After graduating from Lynden High School, Ed enlisted in the Army and served in Germany. 10, 1927, to Barney and Lillie Harvey. vqvchd dyd wkezp lqtlsq mcraf tlci nbuq tupi ikgzwm gxqwp wnuy pzl kpbazcw ull qjmjawi