WINTER 2025-26
HOSPICECONNECT
Welcome Loran Zenonian, Whatcom Hospice Foundation Executive Director
Please join us in welcoming Loran Zenonian as the new Executive Director of the Whatcom Hospice Foundation!
Loran brings a wealth of leadership, development and community experience to his new role, along with a deep passion for hospice care and philanthropy
A native of the Olympic Peninsula, Loran grew up in Neah Bay and Port Angeles, Washington. He earned his degree in History and Education from Western Washington University (Go Viks!) and went on to earn a master’s degree in Education from The City University.
Over the course of his career, Loran has taught and coached at Enumclaw High School and worked at Young Life for more than 16 years spanning Enumclaw, Ann Arbor (MI) and Bellingham
More recently, Loran worked in advancement and development at Western Washington University and the Lighthouse Mission
Loran was drawn to PeaceHealth and the Whatcom Hospice Foundation because of his strong connection to the mission of hospice, an organization that has deeply touched his family. He is excited to combine his love for Whatcom County with his commitment to philanthropy in support of compassionate, community-centered care
A few fun facts about Loran:
He and his wife, Staci, have three children Emma, 26; Joel, 23; and Meghann, 16 as well as a grandson, Axel, who is 1
He enjoys boating, coffee and dancing with Meghann during her Christmas and Spring shows He’s committed to always being the best version of himself.
We’re excited to have Loran join the PeaceHealth family and lead the Whatcom Hospice Foundation into its next chapter Please join us in giving him a warm welcome!
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Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasereachouttotheCampKaleidoscope teamat(360)788-6690or WhatcomHospiceGrief@peacehealthorg
Camp Kaleidoscope, August 14-16, 2026, applications open February 1st
The Power of Presence: Doug and RB’s Story
Someofthemostmeaningfulmomentsinhospicecare don’thappeninaclinicorduringamedicalprocedure Theyhappenquietly betweentwopeoplesitting together,sharingstories,memoriesandthesimple comfortofhumanpresence
That’stheheartoftherelationshipbetweenDoug,a WhatcomHospicevolunteer,andRB,apatientwhose journeyreflectsbothcourageandvulnerability
Dougdidn’tcometohospicelookingforrecognition He camebecausehebelievesthatnooneshouldfacetheendof lifewithoutcompanionship.Weekafterweek,hevisitsRB notasaclinician,butasasteady,compassionatepresence
TheytalkaboutRB’slife,hisservice,theplaceshe’sbeen,andthemomentsthatshapedhim.Sometimestheytalk alot Sometimestheysitinsilence Bothmatter
ForRB,whoservedhiscountryandcarriesthequietweightofthatservice,Doug’svisitsaremorethanroutine check ins Theyareareminderthathisstorystillmatters,thatheisseen,andthatheisnotalone
ThiskindofconnectionisatthecoreofWhatcomHospiceandtheWeHonorVeteransprogram.Volunteerslike Dougreceivetrainingtounderstandtheuniqueneedsofveteransattheendoflife needsshapedbyservice, sacrificeandexperiencesthatoftengounspoken Throughrespectfullistening,acknowledgmentandheartfelt recognitionceremonies,theWeHonorVeteransprogramensuresthatveteranslikeRBreceivethedignityand gratitudetheydeserve.
Scan the QR code to watch Doug and RB’s story.
25th Anniversary of Whatcom Hospice Foundation Light the Night Auction
Thank you for supporting the 2025 “Light the Night Under the Silver Moon” Gala Auction on November 8! Your generosity helped make this another record-breaking year, raising an incredible $730,290 for Whatcom Hospice These funds ensure caregivers can continue delivering exceptional, compassionate care to individuals with terminal illness and their loved ones regardless of their ability to pay.
We invite you to save the date for next year ’ s Whatcom Hospice Foundation “Light the Night” Gala Auction on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Aspecialthankyoutotheauctioncommittee
and Cynthia Cashmere
ErinBaumgart,CynthiaCashmere,EllieClothier,LindaandDonDiebert,CarolGarguile,CarolynGibbons,OliviaHuvane,BunnyIovan, ShelleyJames,RoseKnutson,RachelLouws,JeannieMalone,JodyMorgan,JoycePedlowandTammyandDavidYorkston
Whatcom Hospice Foundation Board and Staff
Board of Directors
Trisha McIntee, President
Steve Swan, Vice President
Paul Twedt, Treasurer
Erika Buse, Secretary
Erin Baumgart, Auction Co-Chair
Katherine Deets, Board Development
Committee Co-Chair
Joyce Pedlow, Board Development Committee Co-Chair
Mike McCallum, Facilities Chair
Robert Belka
Linda Diebert
Lynda Erickson
Brian Flowers
Lindsie Fratus-Thomas
Carol Garguile
Phillip George
Tom Kenney
Andrew Krzysiek
Jody Morgan
Joyce Pedlow
Charles Prosper
Sarah Rothenbuhler
Shaun Sowell
Bob Tull
Pete Wolkin
Board Emeritus
Mike Bradburn
Mike Hammes
Sylvia Holstrom
Alan Knutson
Pattie Washburn
Doug Wight
Anna Williams
Staff
Amber Asbjornsen, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Loran Zenonian, Executive Director
Tony Stopperan, Director of Philanthropy
Karen Haggen, Philanthropy Officer
Britt Kane, Philanthropy Officer
David Martinsen, Associate Philanthropy Officer
Renee Reynolds, Philanthropy Events Specialist
Tricia Head, Philanthropy Coordinator
Jennifer Coe, Philanthropy Coordinator
Anne Rasmussen, MBA, CFRE, PeaceHealth System
Chief Philanthropy Officer and Vice President
Gala co-chairs; Tammy Yorkston, Erin Baumgart
2901 Squalicum Parkway Bellingham, WA 98225
Welcome, Pattie Washburn
Whatcom Hospice Foundation Emeritus Board Member
Pattie is a dedicated community advocate and seasoned professional with a background in human resources Her philanthropic spirit shines through her 18-year tenure on the Hospice Foundation Board, her contributions to the Food Bank Coat Drive and her Mount Baker Theatre membership
In her free time, Pattie enjoys walking, gardening, golfing and traveling
Please join us in welcoming Pattie!
Supporting your legacy with care
Asaspecialservicetoourfriendsanddonors,WhatcomHospiceFoundationhas partneredwithThompson&Associatestooffervalues basedcharitable estate‑planningsupport
Throughthispartnership,ourrepresentative,DarrenPenny,providesa thoughtful,personalizedplanningexperience.
Darrenwalksindividualsthroughaprocessdesignedtoensuretheirestateplan reflectstheirwishes,caresforlovedonesandhighlightsopportunitiestosupport meaningfulcauses Whetheryou’recreatingaplanforthefirsttimeorreviewing anexistingone,thissupporthelpsyoushapealegacythathonorsbothyour familyandyourcharitableinterests
Foranintroductoryappointmentoradditionalinformation,pleasecontact:
LoranZenonian,ExecutiveDirector 360-788-6981|lzenonian@peacehealth org