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Hill, Thomas Lee

Thomas Lee Hill, age 53, of Ferndale, Washington, formerly of Sugar Land and Houston, Texas, passed away May 24, 2007 at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Thomas was born July 9, 1953 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Robert P (deceased) and Margaret (Allbritton) Hill.  he married Janet Moline in 1994.  After spending most of his life in Sugar Land, Texas, Thomas, Janet and margaret moved to Ferndale, where he retired in 2005.  He loved to spend time gardening and tending to his beautiful roses.  Thomas is survived by his wife, Janet; mother, Margaret; uncle, A.C. Hill (Linda); aunts, Thelma Harrington and Bertha Hill; 5 step-children; 11 grandchildren; and numerous cousins.

The Bellingham Herald, May 27 2007

Hageman, Jacques Hajo

August 3, 1918-May 16, 2007   He died as gently as he lived   As intensly as he loved his family, it was time for him to rejoin Nini, his beloved wife of 59 years.  While earthly father to only three children, Jacques Lucien (1949-1972), Catherine Anne and Philip Xavier (Julie), he was also the very, very, very dearly loved "Pa" and mentor to so many more.  He waited for each of us to have our moment with him before finally leaving on Wednesday afternoon the 16th of May 2007.  At his request, no services will be held.

The Bellingham Herald, May 27 2007

Hendricks, Denton H.

A funeral for Denton H. Hendricks, 17, of Lynden is tentatively scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the King Church with the Rev. Steve Mason officiating.  Private burial will follow in Monumenta Cemetery in Lynden.  Mr. Hendricks died suddenly as a result of a shooting incident in Lynden on Wednesday, March 6, 1996.  Born April 14, 1978, in Riverside, Calif., to Don and Patricia Titlebaum Hendricks, he lived in California until he moved to Lynden in August 1992.  He had attended Lynden High School and was working as a landscaper for Linse Enterprises.  He attended Christ the King Church.  Survivors include his mother of Elkins, Ark.; his father and wife, Kathleen, of Carson, Iowa; brothers Mike Hendricks and Scott Hendricks, both of Temecula, Calif., Paul Hendricks of Phoenix, Jeffrey Hendricks and Joel Hendricks, both of Kansas, and Donnie Hendricks and Kent "K.C." Hendricks, both of Lynden; sisters Robin Hendricks of Mesa, Ariz., Suzette Hendricks of Union, Iowa, and Deana Hendricks of Riverside, Calif.; grandparents B. and Jerry Titlebaum of Everson and Kent and Gladys Hendricks of Whittier, Calif.; numerous other relatives; and girlfriend Kimberly Elenbaas of Lynden.

The Bellingham Herald, March 8 1996

Herrin, Beatrice "Betty"

Beatrice "Betty" Anna Herrin, passed away August 1, 2007 in Bellingham, WA.  Born to William James and Effie Viola (Cornell) Jenkins on April 20, 1918 in Bellingham, Betty graduated from Whatcom High School in 1936 and was a lifelong resident of Whatcom County.  She married Wesley Lincoln Herrin on August 5, 1939 in Bellingham.  They had 5 children and owned and operated a dairy farm for many years.  Betty was a hard working, loving, and caring person who was much loved by her family and friends.  Active in her community, she belonged to the North Bellingham PTA, served as a 4-H leader, and was a 50 year member of the Grange, first in North Bellingham and then in Haynie.  She also maintained active memberships in the Whatcom County Cattleman's Association, Skagit County Cattlewomen's, and the  Sunrise Baptist Church of Custer.  Betty was preceded in death by her husband Wesley, granddaughter Debby Jane Moldenhauer, and sisters Dorothy Dixon, Eloise Wagar and Marion Finzel.  She is survived by daughters Lois Hindman (Glenn) of Bellingham; Beatrice Akina of Everett, WA; sons Dwight Herrin (Kathy) of Lakeland, FL; Dean Herrin (Roselie) of Ferndale, WA; and Ron Herrin (Linda) of Hoquiam, WA; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Marjorie Seely (Dan) of Lakewood, WA; brother-in-law Russell Herrin (Sandy) of Edmonds, WA; cousin Phyllis Weisenburger of Bellingham and nephew Richard Wagar (Monta) of Bellingham.

The Bellingham Herald, August 5 2007

Hesselgrave, William "Bill" Ernest
William "Bill" Ernest Hesselgrave was born on May 8, 1921 in Sumas, Washington, and passed away on August 25, 2003 in Bellingham, after an extended illness. He graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1939 and worked on local farms for several years. In 1950 he bought the Bellingham Sumas Stage Lines previously owned by his father and began a career of bus driving which he enjoyed for almost fifty years. In addition to the daily run between Abbotsford, BC and Bellingham, he also took chartered groups such as Jobs Daughters, Rainbow Girls, sports and music groups from Western and Whatcom County high schools, all over the state. In 1964, he bought Puyallup Sumner Stages and moved to Sumner, Washington where he lived for many years. He began a seniors tour group, Puget Sound Tours, and enjoyed taking them all over the country, including Alaska, Hawaii and Washington DC. He enjoyed passengers of all ages and hauled Pierce County high schools and university sports teams and bands to their many varied events over the decades. He eloped and married Peggy Usher December 29, 1994 in Reno, Nevada. Words cannot express the depth of Bill's generosity and giving heart for family, friends and strangers alike. No one ever stopped by to see Bill without going away with something from him. He was always willing to provide a helping hand to those in need. Bill is survived by his sister Hazel Beltz of Portland, Oregon nephews and nieces: Jim and Carol Hesselgrave, and sons George and David of Bellingham, Steve and Torchie Corey and son Jonathan of Snohomish, tom and Patricia Beltz-Moore of Wilsonville, Oregon, Larry and Sheryl Burke and sons Travis and Troy of Arlington, and Tamara Belts of Bellingham. Bill was preceded in death by his brother George, sister Marjorie, and wife Peggy. Services will be held at the Sumas Christian Reformed Church, Saturday, August 30th at 11 am, with internment at Sumas Cemetery, followed by a light lunch served at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to Pacific Lutheran University Football, c/o PLU Development Office, Tacoma, WA 98447 or a Christian ministry of your choice. The arrangements and services are by The Jerns Funeral Chapel & On-Site Crematorium of Bellingham

The Bellingham Herald, August 2003

Harvey, Kathryn A. 
Kathryn A. Harvey (Lambert), age 57, passed away Sunday January 30, 2005 after a brief struggle with cancer. Kathy is survived by her brother Russ, his wife Sheri and their sons, Scott and Mark. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 4th at Sumas Cemetery.

The Bellingham Herald, February 2005

Hoines, Ruby A.
Visitation for Ruby A. Hoines of Bellingham will be held from 12:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, followed by burial in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Mrs. Hoines died Monday, Dec. 13, 1999. She was 89. Born Dec. 15, 1909, to Swedish parents in Clearbrook, she was a graduate of Nooksack High School and Pacific Lutheran College. Mrs. Hoines taught at Clearbrook Elementary School before marrying Dan Hoines on Jan. 1, 1932. They owned and operated a farm. He died in 1981. Survivors include sons Carl Hoines of Everson and Lee Hoines of Olympia daughters Nita Hoines of Seattle, Janet Skjonsby of Burien, Norma Buckner of Black Diamond, Joyce Kellberg of White Plains, N.Y., and Kay Britts of Orange Park, Fla. 18 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to either Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5782 Lawrence Road, Everson, WA 98247 or American Diabetes Association of Washington, Northwest Regional Office, 6315-A Fleming St., Everett, WA 98203 or to a charity of choice.

The Bellingham Herald, December 1999