Funeral Homes in Lummi Island, WA

Facts about the city

Lummi Island lies at the southwest corner of Whatcom County, Washington, USA, between the mainland part of the county and offshore San Juan County. The Lummi Indian Reservation is situated on a peninsula east of the island, but does not include Lummi Island. The island has a land area of 23.97 km² (9.255 sq mi) and had a population of 822 as of the 2000 census. The population nearly doubles in summer when property owners from both Canada and the U.S. arrive for summer fun and relaxation. The island is accessible by a 22 car ferry, the Whatcom Chief run by Whatcom County Public Works. It is a 6 minute passage from Gooseberry Point on the mainland to the island. On the island there is one general store, two restaurants, several bed and breakfasts, a small library, post office, fire station, one church, a Boys & Girls club, a Salvation Army camp, and a vintage 1919 elementary school. The Beach Store Cafe is a popular local hangout with a small bar and serves seafood and traditional cafe fare. The Willows Inn serves more expensive fare with seasonal treats from island farms and fishers. The historic Lummi Island Congregational Church sits next to its quiet, wooded cemetery. Lummi Island is best known for its unique reefnet salmon fishery, eclectic population of artists, picturesque seascapes and rural setting. Its narrow, scenic and winding roads are popular with bicyclers. A trail to Lummi Mountain takes hikers through the Baker Preserve to stunning high views of the San Juan and Gulf Islands. The trail is maintained by the Lummi Island Heritage Trust.Public education for island residents is provided by the Ferndale School District. It operates one elementary school (K-5) on the island, Beach Elementary School. Middle and high school students attend schools on the mainland.

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Lummi Island Obituaries

It was revealed on August 7th, 2018 that Janet Bonaparte (Power) perished in Lummi Island, Washington.  Ms. Bonaparte was 91 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Janet's life.

It was disclosed by Lynden Tribune on May 28th, 2017 that Donna M Granger passed away in Lummi Island, Washington.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Donna M's life.

It was reported by Lynden Tribune on May 10th, 2016 that Alan Edward Dunn passed on in Lummi Island, Washington.  Dunn was 88 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Alan Edward's life.

It was revealed by Lynden Tribune on December 15th, 2015 that Lucille J Miller died in Lummi Island, Washington.  Miller was 87 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Lucille J's life.

It was written by Seattle Times (2000-present) on May 17th, 2015 that Alice Louise Gross (Cosman) passed away in Lummi Island, Washington.  Ms. Gross was 84 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Alice Louise's life.

It was disclosed by Bellingham Herald on January 25th, 2015 that Ronald Redpath III Roberts passed away in Lummi Island, Washington.  Roberts was 70 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ronald Redpath III's life.

It was revealed by The Herald on August 17th, 2014 that Mary Margaret Wrat (Butler) died in Lummi Island, Washington.  Ms. Wrat was 86 years old and was born in Los Angeles, CA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Mary Margaret's life.

It was written by Bellingham Herald on July 9th, 2013 that Susan Diane Smith (Nelson) died in Lummi Island, Washington.  Ms. Smith was 58 years old and was born in Omaha, NE.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Susan Diane's life.

It was written by Bellingham Herald on July 7th, 2013 that Thomas Livingston Jr "Tom" Christensen perished in Lummi Island, Washington.  Christensen was 87 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Thomas Livingston Jr "Tom"'s life.

It was noted by Bellingham Herald on June 16th, 2013 that Charles "Frank" Adema passed away in Lummi Island, Washington.  Adema was 90 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Charles "Frank"'s life.

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