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Cary Chizer Obituary

Cary Jul Chizer passed away on Friday, January 21 after a brief illness. He was born on September 6, 1947 to Julius and Ella Mae Chizer in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. After moving to Bellingham, he graduated from Bellingham High School where he excelled in all sports, especially football. After high school, he joined the US Army and served honorably in Vietnam in the Airborne unit. During his career, he worked for the City of Bellingham and Western Washington University before settling in at the Department of Social and Health Services, where he retired in 2009. On September 10, 1988, he married Jenny Criscuola, and together they loved the adventure of road trips to the Oregon coast, one of his favorite places to go. Cary also loved sports, and was an enthusiastic Husky football fan. He was preceded in death by his parents; and is survived by his son, Chad Chizer Moses; sister Carmen Westman; brothers, Scott (Karen) Chizer, and Randy Chizer; nephews, Rob Westman, Jeryco Chizer and RJ Chizer; and nieces, Christy Goldsmith and Jessica Chizer. A memorial service will be held at Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 2, at 3:00 PM. with a reception to celebrate his life immediately following, at 978 Pacific Rim Lane, Bellingham. Cary would be proud if memorials were made to Whatcom Hospice, or the charity of your choice. You may share your thoughts and memories of Cary in the online guest book at www.molesfuneralhomes.com Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home, Memorial Park and On-site Crematory

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Published by Bellingham Herald from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2011.

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Kathy Marques

February 14, 2011

Cary always had me laughing and I do believe a day with no laughter is surely a wasted day. Keep them laughing in heaven my good buddy.

Larry Hernandez

February 2, 2011

Cary was such a decent person. I feel honored to have known him. I'll miss you 'boss' -- may you rest in peace.

JOHN O'CONNOR

February 1, 2011

Cary was a great guy, always a smile on his face and never a bad word about anyone but the coogers. He was someone I'm proud to say was my friend, and his sense of humor made the old salt mine bearable.

Dave Berger

February 1, 2011

Cary, my friend, what a good man. I knew you and Jenny over the many years we worked together, and now I'm so very sad to learn of your passing. I pray our Lord Jesus' everlasting light, mercy and salvation for you, and his comfort and hope for those who loved you.

January 31, 2011

So sorry to hear about the loss of cary chizer when he and my sister where together I remember a fun loving and sweet man, nothing seemed to get him down he will be greatly missed!
Joni Kennedy, Port Angeles, wash.

Robbie Westman

January 30, 2011

The world has lost a kind, gentle, loving, and caring man. My uncle was loved by many and will be truly missed.

Bea Wacker

January 30, 2011

My Sincere Condolences To The Family,I Have Known This Family For 42 Yrs,God Has Another Angel Watching Over Us All.

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