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Elmer Roose Obituary

Elmer J. Roose passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2011 in Bellingham. He was 84, born June 24, 1925 in Bellingham to Ernest and Helen (Kubbermus) Roose. Elmer worked in a furniture plant before joining the U.S. Navy and serving during WWII as a Seabee. After the war, he worked in a lumber mill in Bellingham When Intalco Aluminum Plant opened up, Elmer was one of its first employees, working with them until his retirement. Elmer enjoyed motorcycles, and worked to improve Hannigan Speedway. He was a member of the Elks Club. Elmer was good with his hands, and crafted beautiful stone and wood elements. JoAnne and Elmer created many beautiful gardens together, winning several awards from Whatcom In Bloom. Elmer married JoAnne in 1986. They were planning to celebrate their 25th anniversary this November. Elmer is survived by his wife JoAnne; son, Randy Roose; stepchildren, Gary and Cathy Ecalbarger, Monty and Anita Ecalbarger; one granddaughter, two step grandsons; and many other family members. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 30, at 2 PM, at Moles Greenacres Funeral Home. You may share your memories of Elmer in the online guestbook at www.molesfuneralhomes.com Moles Greenacres Funeral Home, Memorial Park, and On-site Crematory

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Published by Bellingham Herald from Apr. 24 to Apr. 28, 2011.

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April 29, 2011

Joann so sorry we can't be there to celebrate his life. We will miss your visits and pinochle games but will cherish the memories. Unc was our favorite along with his bride. Love Gus and Amy

Jerry Landcasstle

April 28, 2011

Joann, Sorry to hear about Elmer, He has gone to be with his Seabee Brothers in the Battalion in Heaven. We have made a contribution to the Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association in his name. Jerry Landcastle

Lynne Van Luven

April 27, 2011

Dear Joanne,
So sorry to hear about Elmer. I so enjoyed working with you both when we were putting your new Manufactured home together. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Trish Ambrose

April 25, 2011

Dear Roose Family, I am very sorry to hear about Elmer. I grew up hearing stories about Elmer from my grandpa Whitfield Kratz. They shared many a lap on the dirt track together. The photo's are some of my favorite I thought I would pass along. Thoughts and prayers be with you.

Trish Ambrose

April 25, 2011

Trish Ambrose

April 25, 2011

Dave Goree

April 24, 2011

Joanne, Very sorry to hear about Elmer. I enjoyed the years I worked with him at Intalco. My condolences to you. Dave Goree (Everson)

Ron Wiebe

April 24, 2011

Joanne, Sorry to hear about Elmer. I always enjoyed working with him at the Mt. Baker motorcycle track.

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