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Doreen Hovander Obituary

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Doreen Emma Hovander who died on September 18, 2015 in Snohomish WA. Doreen was born February 6, 1935 in Bellingham, WA, to parents Emma and Contance Lootens. She was raised on a dairy farm in Everson, Wa, and graduated from Nooksack Valley High School. She married Warren Hovander on November 12, 1955, and over the years they raised four sons. A celebration of life will be held at Moles - downtown Ferndale, on Saturday September 26, 2015 at 1pm. Visit www.molesfarewelltributes.com to leave condolences and memories. Doreen is survived by many loving family members including her older sister Irene Zwiers, her sons J.Cory, Jeff (and wife Paula), Scott, Derek (and wife Cheri), grandsons Ryan, Alec, Mitchell, Hayden, granddaughters Jenna and Maysea.

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Published by Bellingham Herald on Sep. 24, 2015.

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Lloyd, Molly and Max Zimmerman

September 25, 2015

What a sweet and beautiful Lady that will always be remembered for raising 4 wild and wonderful boys.

Sherry Nicolaas

September 24, 2015

She was a blessing in my life growing up.lots of good memories koa.I'm so grateful she was there .she had a big heart ❤ condolences to her family.

Angie Robinson

September 24, 2015

I will always remember our time at the Bay and the camp ground I will miss you, but you will always be in my heart.

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