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Nick Zourkos Obituary

Nick Zourkos, age 49 of Bellingham, passed away March 20, 2011. He was born January 13, 1962 in Bellingham. On August 15, 1991, he married the love of his life Yanna in Greece. Together they had three children: Dimitri, Eleni & Rina. Nick had many activities that he enjoyed in life. He had a great passion for cooking. Nick enjoyed spending time with his children and wife, and enjoyed life to the fullest. He had a great, funny personality & was always laughing. He touched everyone he knew. Nick was preceded in death by his brother George in 1996. He is survived by his wife Yanna; his children Dimitrios, Eleni and Rina; father Dimitrios (wife Eleni) Zourkos; mother Charlene (husband Leonard) Clemetson; his in-laws in Greece: Costas & Eventia Chavos; brothers David (wife Ourania) Zourkos and Jim Clemetson; sisters-in-law Eleni and Anthoula; brothers-in-law Dimitri, Mario and George; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family in Greece and Canada. Memorials may be made to St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. Trisagion will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Wed., March 23 at 4 pm. Funeral Services will be held at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church on Thurs., March 24 at 10 AM followed by burial at Bayview City Cemetery. A reception will follow back at the church. You may view photos of Nick and share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com Westford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Broadway at Eldridge

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Published by Bellingham Herald from Mar. 22 to Mar. 23, 2011.

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March 31, 2011

Yianna, I have been thinking of you during this time. My prayer is that God may comfort you and the children and provide for all your needs. "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18 Eleni Papaconstantinou-Steele, Athens, Greece

Ken & Jan Rutgers

March 25, 2011

Yanna and family, our sincere condolences.
We were your Sunday breakfast customers @ Elenis and
enjoyed many fun conversations with you. We just want you to know that we are keeping you close to our hearts and in our prayers.

March 24, 2011

I so sadden with Nick's passing. I was his music teacher 30+ years ago. I never forgot him....he was one of a kind with lots of charisma and spunk. I have always smiled when I have remembered him.
My warmest condolences to your family
Ann (Wiebusch) Gray

March 24, 2011

Im very sorry to hear about your lost my prayers go out to you and your family. Alicia

Darryl Hirschkorn

March 24, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Zourkos family. Ive known Nick my whole life. We grew up in the same neighborhood. RIP buddy.

kim radisich

March 24, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Ron & Candy Jorgensen

March 24, 2011

Our prayers go out to the ZOURKOS family, we were very saddened to hear about Nick, he was a special person and will be missed. Sincerely, Ron & Candy Jorgensen

March 23, 2011

Very sorry to hear of Nick's passing. My condolences to his family and friends.
Lindsey

Mrs. JBJ

March 23, 2011

Kinda grew up with Nick and I'm sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts go out to his wife, kids & all his family.

Marlene Platt

March 23, 2011

Yanna, David, and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, so sorry to hear. My god look over you and your children. Marlene Platt, Bellingham Wa.

Barbara Lowmon

March 23, 2011

ZOURKOS Family So sorry to hear About Nick.. You are all in our Prayers!He will be missed.....

March 23, 2011

David, sorry to hear about Nick. Many thoughts, good memories and condolences to you and his family.
Sincerely,
Maureen (Polinkus) Van Diest

March 23, 2011

I worked at the Royal years ago so sorry about your loss... wonderful family

David Rainford

March 23, 2011

David, sorry about your loss.My thoughts are with you and your family.
David and nancy Rainford.

Leah Bunger

March 22, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers & Love to your family!

Barbara Anderson

March 22, 2011

May god bless you all in your time of loss . Nick May you rest in peace. A good man is lost but never forgotten......

donna rainford

March 22, 2011

So sorry to hear of Nicks passing. My sincere condolences to his family and close friends...

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