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Peters, Harold Kingston

1930-2007  "King" left us on June 18, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Bellingham after a brief illness.  He was born on January 6, 1930 in Seattle to parents Kenneth Kingston and Ruth Janet (Potter).  Growing up in West Seattle, his fondest memories were of scouting, which included couseling at Camp parsons and exploring the Olympic Mountains.  He also cherished the time he spent roaming the beaches and woods at his family's beloved "Camp" on Camano Island.  A 1948 graduate of West Seattle High School, he maintained a strong relationship with his former classmates and was proud to be a longtime member of the Monogram Club.  In 1952, he fulfilled his lifelong dream of graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point.  Shortly thereafter, he married the love of his life, Camille Peterson.  This was the beginning of numerous adventures.  Upon retiring from the Army, they returned to Seattle from Germany with the first two of their four children.  King became a homebuilder and developer in Seattle.  The completion of a large retirement community in White Center, Kingston Village, which he owned and managed for many years was the culmination of his career in the Evergreen State.  In 1974, he moved his family to Anchorage, Alaska, where he became a successful real estate developer.  He also explored and embraced all the wonders Alaska had to offer.  In 1982, he and Camille purchased a classic yacht in the south of France and with their family, sailed it back to Seattle.  Their four-month voyage provided a fount of anecdotes and stories for the years to come.  Upon reaching home, they spent a year completely retrofitting their beloved Northwind.  They lived their dream for the next 12 years, including a trip up the Inside Passage of Alaska to Kodiak Island.  After selling Northwind, they eventually settled in Bellingham, Washington to be close to children and grandchildren.  King was preceded in death by his parents and also by the tragic death of his son-in-law Peter McDonald in June of 2006 and Pete's "son" Wolfgang in June 2007.  He is survived by his wife and soulmate of 55 years, Camille, and daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Allen Francisco of Poulsbo, Washington, son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Karen Peters of Anchorage, Alaska, son and daughter-in-law, Kyle and Susan Peters of Seattle, Washington, and daughter, Kelli McDonald of Bellingham, Washington.  Grandchildren, Andrew Francisco, Sunny Peters, and Kameron and Kalen Peters will sorely miss their "Pops."  His only great grandchild, Kwynci Shea Peters brought him additional joy and he treasured every moment he was able to spend with her.  Kingston Peters was a living example of the West Point motto, "Duty, Honor, Country."  Although his death has left a huge hole in the lives of his family and friends, his faith assures us that he is now on the greatest adventure of his life!  A private family ceremony will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Seattle.

The Bellingham Herald, June 23 2007

Peters, Nora Alice Snow

Nora Alice Snow Peters, age 83, of 2075 Vista Dr., Ferndale, passed away Sunday, March 3rd.  She was a life-long resident of Washington, born in Winlock, & spent many years as a breakfast cook at the Snoqualmie Falls Lodge.  Surviving are 4 sons, Gerald Rupert Willett of Deming, Jonathon Charles Peters of Anchorage, Alaska, Victor Lee Peters of Bremerton, & David E. Peters of Samish Island, Wash.; 3 daughters, Naomi Illeane Long of Olympia, Wash., L. Louise Sandstrom of Ferndale, Wash., & Carol A. Peters Thomas of Ferndale, Wash.  1 son, Glenn Rufus Willett preceded her in death.

March 1985

Polinder, Christopher Scott

Christopher Scott Polinder, age 25 of Lynden, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 28, 2004.  Graveside services will be conducted on Monday, August 2, at 11:00 am in Monumenta Cemetery in Lynden followed by funeral services at Noon at the First Reformed Church with Pastor Marc deWaard officiating.  Chris was the son of Scott and Dorothy (Speelman) Polinder and was born in Bellingham on January 15, 1979.  He grew up in Lynden and graduated from Lynden High School in 1997 where he played football and was active in FFA.  Chris then attended Eastern Washington University where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Business & Finance in 2001.  While at Eastern he played football and was named the 1st Team Division I-AA All-American Center his Senior season.  He played Arena Football for the Detroit Fury and Colorado Crush and then began a career as a financial planner.  He enjoyed fishing, farming with his brother Courtney and showing Clydesdale Horses with his family.  While at EWU, Chris helped start Athletes in Action.  He claimed his faith at an early age and continues his walk with the Lord.  Besides his parents, Chris is survived by his fiance Doniel Chauvin; sister Angela and husband Kyle TenKley of Bellingham, brother Courtney Polinder and wife Heidi of Lynden; grandparents Fred Polinder Jr. and wife Glenda and Ed Speelman and wife Tena all of Lynden and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

The Bellingham Herald, July 2004

Patterson, Arthur V.

Visitation for Arthur Victor Patterson of Sumas will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday at Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sumas Cemetery at 11 a.m. Saturday. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. at Sumas Advent Christian Church, with the Rev. Rod Behrens officiating.
Mr. Patterson died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was 77.
He was born July 12, 1922, to Reece V. and Goldia M. Palmer Patterson in College Mound, Mo.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army with the 1st Calvary, 1st Division in the Pacific Theater.
On July 5, 1945, he married Elsie "Fern" Herrick.
He worked as a dairy farmer and lumber mill operator and then was employed as a store manager by Elenbaas Dairy in Everson for 26 years. He retired in 1984.
Mr. Patterson was past commander of American Legion Post No. 212, a member of the Wilderness Post VFW in Elk City, Idaho, and served in the Sumas Fire Department for 25 years.
He was an avid fisher and gardener.
Survivors include his wife, of the family home sons Merle Patterson of Ferndale and Arthur Patterson and Charlie Patterson, both of Sumas daughter Frankie Smith of Ramona, Calif. brothers Garland Patterson of Ferndale and Jewell Patterson and Marlin Patterson, both of Bellingham sisters Myrtle Sage of Bremerton and Crystal Slimner of Bellingham 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Sumas Fire Department, P.O. Box 353, Sumas, WA 98295.

The Bellingham Herald, January 2000