OBITUARIES

Richard Lloyd ‘Dick’ Dickerboom

In memory of Richard “Dick” Dickerboom, March 30, 1935 to Feb. 25 2023, 87 years.

Richard passed away leaving Arlene, his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 65 years, his children Gregory (Weatherford, Texas), Deanna Rosen and husband Keith (Redmond), Kristine Moe and husband Chris (Sumas), grandchildren Caitlin and husband Kevin Steuer, Hannah Rosen, Rachael Rosen, David Moe and wife Tina, Jonathan Moe and wife Michelle.

Six great-grandchildren Kyle, Braden, Ben, Laura, Tim and Evelynn. He also leaves his nephew, Todd Dickerboom and niece, Nicole Nims.

John V. Cobb

John V. Cobb passed away at home on Sunday, Feb. 26, the day after his 82nd birthday which was spent surrounded by family.

John was born in Yakima Feb. 25, 1941, to Virgil and Adrie (Vander Houwen) Cobb. e family moved to Lynden in 1945.

John attended Lynden Christian Schools and joined the Army soon after graduating.

John married Hattie Holle-

Olga Olson

Olga Olson peacefully passed away on March 4, surrounded by family.

Olga was a lifelong resident of Nooksack Valley and involved community member. Her children Bob (Nancy), Carol (Don), Jimmy, Judy (Rob) will miss her dearly. A celebration of life will be held at the barn, 3362 E Badger

Gay Robin Palmer DeBruin

Richard was predeceased by his parents Lloyd and Hazel Dickerboom and his brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Juanita Dickerboom, as well as his father and mother-in-law, Gay and Bernice Digerness.

Born in Everett, Dick moved with his parents Lloyd and Hazel to his grandmother’s farm on Reese Hill where the family residence is to this day.

Dick attended Nooksack Valley High School, graduated from Western Washington College with a teaching degree. He went on to teach high school science in Raymond and in Lynden.

Dick met longtime friend and mentor Dr. Robert P. Gibb and left teaching to join Dr. Gibb in the eld of pathology. After working for Gibb Laboratory and St. Joseph Hospital for several years, Dick left Gibb Lab when an opportunity arose to purchase Sumas True Value Hardware in his and Arlene’s home town of Sumas. is became a true family a air with many relatives providing their skills.

man (daughter of Nick and Cobie) on Sept. 28, 1962.

He is survived by Hattie, son Monty (Wendy) in Shelton, daughter Michele (Rick)

Poortinga of Arlington, grandsons Grady (Louise) Poortinga of Everson, and Kyle Poortinga of Arlington.

Always proud of his military service, John was stationed in the US and in Germany after the Berlin Wall Crisis.

John was a member of Ameri- e Lone Jack Saloon became such a successful business that Dick and Arlene sold and closed the hardware stores to devote full time to the Saloon. Dick and Arlene retired from the restaurant in 2002.

Road, on Sunday, March 12. e open house will be from noon until 2:30 p.m.

All family and friends are invited to share memories of times with Olga.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Gay Robin Palmer DeBruin, born Sept. 23, 1959, died Jan. 24, 2023. Left us unexpectedly.

A celebration of life is pending.

Dick and Arlene grew the business to include another store in the Fairway Center in Lynden.

After several years, another opportunity arose in Sumas where Dick and Marlin Bayes, a former student converted the hardware store warehouse (Sumas Grange Hall) into e Lone Jack Saloon.

Dick, an avid sportsman, loved bird hunting with his labrador retrievers, hunting for deer and moose, shing for salmon and other seafood.

He and Arlene enjoyed traveling in their RV throughout the greater Northwest and Canada with friends and family. Every season of the year had an outdoor activity. He always had close friends and family that would jump at the chance to go with him.

Dick also had a love of automobiles. A member of AARC, a local car club, Dick can Legion Post 6 for many years.

John and Hattie continued the family livestock hauling business after the passing of his father-inlaw, Nick Holleman. Always a lover of all things trucking, John continued driving and dispatching trucks, eventually moving to Everett in 1986 where he retired from Rinker Materials/Associated Sand & Gravel in 2006 after many years as a ready-mix concrete sales rep. John loved his devoted wife of 60 years who also took care of him at home for the last few years. He loved and enjoyed his kids and grandkids, and they were always willing to help. He enjoyed

James E. Elvig, D.C.

Jim Elvig, age 76, died at a Phoenix Trauma Center Friday, Feb. 3 as a result of injuries sustained in an ATV accident.

hand-built numerous cars that had just a bit more power than the next person. Some of these cars that he built with longtime local friends and club members.

As long as your vehicle was a Ford, you were alright in his eyes. In retirement, Dick built six cars. All showed a level of quality and beauty that screamed Best in Show as evidenced by the many trophies he collected.

Dick was a family man. He devoted much of his spare time to visits and travels in the Northwest to family, boating and camping in Puget Sound and British Columbia.

Dick leaves us with many fantastic, beautiful memories, long time close friends and business associates. He will be dearly missed.

A celebration of Richard’s life is being planned and will be posted on the Gillies Funeral Home website.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

times with Hattie and the extended family at Cannon Beach, Oregon. He enjoyed their garden, meeting with friends for co ee and just relaxing.

John especially loved the water, whether sitting by the creek on the old family farm or at Cannon Beach watching the waves and thinking about the awesome power of our God.

John and Hattie attended Everett Christian Reformed Church where John had served on the church council.

John was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother Robert, sister Mary Ellen Hamstra, brother-in-

Jim was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Margaret Elvig, brothers Paul and John and his son Jason.

Jim is survived by his wife Nancy, his grandson Jake, brother Dan, sister-in-law LaDonna and numerous other relatives.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. with military honors Saturday, March 25 at Good News Fellowship Church, 1252 W. Axton Road, Ferndale.

Please share your thoughts and memories of Jim online at www.sigsfuneralservices.com law Charlie Anderson. A graveside service was held March 7 in Lynden at Monumenta Cemetery. If you wish, give to the charity of your choice or to one of the following schools: Everett Christian School (2221 Cedar St Everett, WA 98201), Arlington Christian School (2425 200th St NE 98223), Ebenezer Christian School (9390 Guide Meridian Road Lynden, WA 98264), or Lynden Christian School (417 Lyncs Drive Lynden, WA 98264). Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Koren (Kory) A. Diemert

Koren (Kory) A. Diemert, age 80 of Bellingham passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 13 at home after a 16-month battle against brain cancer.

Kory was born August 5, 1942 to Mabel (Hawkinson) Karber and John Karber in Ulysses, Kansas. ere will be a graveside service on Friday, March 10 at 1 p.m. at Enterprise Cemetery, 7041 Vista Drive, Ferndale.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 11 at 1 p.m. at Good News Fellowship Church, at 1252 W. Axton Road, Ferndale, with a reception to follow.

Memorials may be made to Lighthouse Mission, 910 W. Holly St. Bellingham, WA 98225 or Whatcom Hospice, 2800 Douglas Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225.

Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.sigsfuneralservices.com.