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Michael Ladd Obituary

Michael David Ladd was born in Bellingham on Oct. 6th, 1946. He died on March 3rd, 2011, in Ferndale, WA. He was preceded in death by parents Robert Ladd and Ida Burnison. Survived by two sisters, Jean Mathews and Judy Ladd; three children, Robert (Kristi) Ladd, Lawanda (Garrett) Lemley, Dude (Amber) Ladd; several grandchildren, Tysen, Alyssa, Jade, Kaitlyn, Jada, Joshua, Jenna, Logan, Carson, Peyton; two great-grandchildren, Jaymasen and Kaden; along with several nieces and nephews. Mike was in the Air Force for four years as a jet aircraft mechanic. Special interests and hobbies included speed skating as a young man, building and tinkering, camping, fishing and dancing with the ladies. He leaves behind many friends. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. The family extends a special thank you to Dennis Hieb. Memorial for family friends on March 19th, 1-4 at American Legion, 1688 W. Bakerview Rd., Bellingham.

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Published by Bellingham Herald on Mar. 12, 2011.

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April 8, 2011

My condolences to Mike's family and friends, especially Dennis for being such a dear friend....I knew all of you and I wish you all well. I was with Mike for 5 years and I still thought of him and wondered what he was doing. I know he will be missed by everyone. He was a real character and fun most of the time.....lol But I will always remember him with love......Pam Sheridan (Bellingham, WA)

Shelli Stacey-Wood

March 18, 2011

You were a good friend to my mom. I remember several gatherings where we played while the adults played cards. Those were fun times. You use to tease me and my sisters when we were little.
My Momma DaLinda has been gone 2.5 years and I miss her. Tell her I Love her when you see her. Rest in peace my friend

Judy Good

March 16, 2011

My condolences to Mike's family Jeanne, Judy, Lawanda, Dude, Robert, and the grandchildren, I am so sorry for your loss. Mike was a good man, I was with him for a short time and know you all, he will be missed, and I will remember my time with him fondly. May he rest in peace. Judy (Ladd) Good

jade jansen

March 16, 2011

I will miss u Gramps! i love u and think about you all the time!! rest peace!!!

Beverly Hammer

March 13, 2011

My condolences to the family and prayers for your peace. I knew Mike a long time ago. He was a kind and fun man.

alyssa ladd

March 12, 2011

I love you Grandpa! You will be missed! May you rest in peace. xoxox

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