IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of John Hartman Hodge, Deceased. NO. 26-4-00070-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) JUDGE: Robert E. Olson
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication: February 12, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: ANNETTE H. LYON, Deceased. No. 254-00837-37 NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge Jennifer Slattery. The Person named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both of the decedents’ probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: February 12, 2026, with the Clerk of Court
Date of First Publication: February 12, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: JUSTIN DAVID JAMES, Deceased. No. 26-4-00122-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge Jennifer Slattery
The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 AND 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: February 10, 2026 with Clerk of Court:
Date of First Publication: February 19, 2026
Personal Representative: Carol B. Hodge 8 Place des Allées 33490 Verdelais, France
Attorney for the Personal Representative: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225
Address for Mailing or Service: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225
Court of Probate
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: PATRICIA ANN DAVIS, Deceased. No. 26-4-00092-37 NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Judge Jennifer Slattery.
The Person named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both of the decedents’ probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: February 12, 2026, with the Clerk of Court
Date of First Publication: February 12, 2026
Name of Administrator: Donald Joseph McDowell III
Attorney for Administrator:
Genissa M. Richardson, WSBA #56339
Address for Mailing or Service:
True North Legal Services, PLLC PO Box 934, Bellingham, WA 98227
P: (360) 639-3393
E: Genissa@truenorthlegalservices.com
DATED: February 6, 2026
True North Legal Services, PLLC
Attorney for Administrator:
Genissa M. Richardson, WSBA #56339
Name of Administrator: Irene Abbott
Attorney for Administrator: Genissa M. Richardson, WSBA #56339
Address for Mailing or Service:
True North Legal Services, PLLC PO Box 934, Bellingham, WA 98227
P: (360) 639-3393
E: Genissa@truenorthlegalservices.com
DATED: February 6, 2026
True North Legal Services, PLLC
Attorney for Administrator: Genissa M. Richardson, WSBA #56339
Deceased. NO. 26-4-00105-37.PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. (RCW 11.40.030) JUDGE: Lee Grochmal
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication: February 19, 2026
Personal Representative: Fredric Dentinger 1718 Donald Avenue Bellingham, WA 98226
Attorney for the Personal Representative: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225
Address for Mailing or Service: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225
Court of Probate Proceedings Superior Court of Whatcom County and Cause Number: Cause No. 26-4-00105-37
Name of Administrator: CHRISTINE WHEELER
Attorney for Administrators: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262
Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202 Bellingham WA 98229 Telephone: (360) 325-2550
Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com
DATED February 10, 2026
AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262
Attorney for Administrator CHRISTINE WHEELER
Last week of every month
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Jack Sadler, Deceased. NO. 26-4-0016337. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
(RCW 11.40.030) JUDGE: Robert E. Olson
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication: February 26, 2026
Personal Representative: Paul M. Sadler 4341 Cable Street Bellingham, WA 98229
Attorney for the Personal Representative: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225
Address for Mailing or Service: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225
Court of Probate Proceedings Superior Court of Whatcom County and Cause Number: Cause No. 26-4-00163-37
OBITUARIES
Scott Charles Fischer
Scott C. Fischer passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, surrounded by family. He and his twin sister were born in Bellingham, WA, in 1952. The family moved to Birch Bay when the twins were six years old. Scott enjoyed his growing-up years in Birch Bay, where he met his lifelong friends John Carter and Mark Radel.
He graduated from Blaine High School in 1970 and enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving in Aviano, Italy; Sembach, Germany; and Las Vegas, Nevada. Scott began working at the Port of Bellingham at the Airport Fire Station in 1981. He was passionate about the safety of the people he served.
In 1984, he met and married Rose Fischer and was blessed with two stepchildren, Liane and Mel, whom he dearly loved. Scott also cherished his grandchildren from both Liane and Chuck Martin, and Mel and Rosalyn Asplund.
After Scott’s retirement from the Port of Bellingham, he helped his twin sister’s family with wheat harvest in Eastern Washington. He also loved to play golf, D&D, and poker with his buddies.
He served as a fire commissioner with North Whatcom Fire and Rescue for five years. Scott fought the good fight against Parkinson’s disease.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Arlene Fischer, and brother-in-law Dave Hansen.
He is survived by his sister, Fran Hansen, Bow, WA; brother Bob Fischer (Carrillee), Blaine, WA; twin sister Barb (Bruce) Abbey, Waitsburg, WA; stepdaughter Liane (Chuck) Martin, Blaine, WA; and stepson Mel (Rosalyn) Asplund, Dallas, TX. Grandchildren: Lindsie Martin, Ashlie Carmack (Joseph), Cory Martin, Austin Scott Martin, Sabrina Asplund. Great-grandchildren: Jacob Carmack, Benson Carmack, Katherine Carmack, Calvin Carmack, and Henry Carmack. Many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to Whatcom Hospice (2800 Douglas Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225) and Bellingham/Whatcom Fire Fighters Benevolent Foundation (PO Box 5401, Bellingham, WA 98227-5401)
A celebration of life will be held March 21 from 12 p.m.–2 p.m. at the Blaine Harbor Boating Center, 235 Marine Drive, Blaine, WA 98230.
The family would like to thank Summit Place and North Cascade Care Facility of Bellingham for their compassionate care of Scott.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: RUTH ANN ARDELL BURLEY, Deceased. No. 26-4-00154-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge Evan P. Jones
The Administrator named below has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: February 19, 2026 with Clerk of Court: Date of First Publication: February 26, 2026
Name of Administrator: LEE A. SCHREUDER
Attorney for Administrators: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262
Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202 Bellingham WA 98229
Telephone: (360) 325-2550
Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com
DATED February 19, 2026 AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorney for Administrator LEE A. SCHREUDER
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: DAVID EDWARD NELSON, Deceased. No. 26-4-00140-37. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Judge Jennifer Slattery
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probated proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 AND 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of Filing of Notice to Creditors: February 13, 2026 with Clerk of Court:
Date of First Publication: February 19, 2026
Name of Personal Representative: DEAN THORN
Attorney for Personal Representatives: Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262
Address for Mailing or Service: Avery Elder Law, P.S. 801 Samish Way, Ste. 202 Bellingham WA 98229
Telephone: (360) 325-2550
Email: steve@averyelderlaw.com
DATED February 13, 2026
AVERY ELDER LAW, P.S. STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262
Attorney for Personal Representative DEAN THORN
Barbara J. Bloch
February 21, 1972 – February 14, 2026
Barbara, our beloved wife, daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend, passed away with her loved ones by her side on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2026.
Barbara was born in Bellingham, WA, on February 21, 1972, to parents Edward and Lorene (Gudmundson) Meck. She moved with her family at two years old from a small farm in Blaine down to Ferndale, where she spent her childhood in a loving family home with two older siblings. She comes from a large extended Gudmundson/Breidford family of Blaine and surrounding areas. Many holidays, weekends, and vacations were spent with cousins, aunts, uncles, and her grandmother. Barbara worked from her teenage years up to her passing, mostly in the customer service field, as she always approached people with her beautiful smile and easy spirit, which earned praise for her loving personality.
Barbara graduated from Ferndale High School in 1990. She met the love of her life, Mike Bloch, and they were married on April 10, 2004, in Elizabeth Park on a beautiful sunny day. Barbara and Mike never had children, so they enjoyed traveling, attending concerts (never missing seeing the Foo Fighters), spending time with family, and were also parents to many dogs and cats over the years, with their current dog being Beau.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward J. Meck in 2016 and Lorene J. Meck in 2025.
Survivors include her husband, Mike Bloch, and dog, Beau; siblings: Ken (Kristy) Meck, Carol (Rick) Schusster, and sisters-inlaw Ann (Matt) Berger and Robin (Andy) Betts; nephews and nieces: Ashley (Tyler) Boesen, Erika (Gilbert) Dorland, Logan (Fayth Buck) Meck, Elliott Berger, Olivia (Logan) Berger, Sophia Berger, and Aidan Betts; great nephews and nieces: Jackson and Zoey Roberts, Gilbert and Gage Dorland, Dakota and Margot Boesen, and Layla and Baker Perdue.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 1, at 11 a.m. at Westford Funeral Home (1301 Broadway, Bellingham), with a reception following across the street at Westford’s Broadway Hall.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Carole McNeese, Deceased. NO. 26-400129-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS. (RCW 11.40.030) JUDGE: Evan P. Jones
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication: February 26, 2026
Personal Representative: Scott McNeese 209 Bayside Road Bellingham, WA 98225
Attorney for the Personal Representative: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225
Address for Mailing or Service: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225
Court of Probate Proceedings Superior Court of Whatcom County and Cause Number: Cause No. 26-4-00129-37.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Whatcom In Re the Estate of Robert Plumb, Deceased. NO. 26-400142-37. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) JUDGE: Lee Grochmal
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of First Publication: February 26, 2026
Personal Representative: Susan Plumb 202 Forest Lane Bellingham, WA 98225
Attorney for the Personal Representative: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225
Address for Mailing or Service: Katti Esp 301 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225
Court of Probate Proceedings Superior Court of Whatcom County and Cause Number: Cause No. 26-4-00142-37
