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Merle Gallman Obituary

Merle L. Gallman, age 79, lifelong resident of Whatcom County, died September 22, 2009 of cancer at his home on Lake Whatcom. Merle had a busy and active life, retiring from the U.S. Post Office in 1985, agent for Farmers Insurance Group in 1988, and the U.S. Army Reserve in 1990. He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Marian, daughters, Margaret Gallman, Martha (Bob) Bray, and Marlene (Drew) Thurston, 4 grandchildren all of Bellingham, and sister Marlene (Thurman) Gregg of Springfield, TN and many relatives and friends. Please join us in a celebration of Merle's life on Wednesday September 30, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Moles Family Funeral Home - Bayview Chapel, 2465 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made in Merle's memory to the Mt. Baker High School Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 875, Deming, WA 98244. You may share your thoughts and memories of Merle in the on-line memorial guest book at www.molesfuneralhome.com.

Moles Funeral Home, Bayview Chapel, Bellingham

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Published by Bellingham Herald from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2009.

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Ben Straughan

October 13, 2009

Marian, Margaret, Martha and Marlene -

I'm so sorry to hear about Merle, I remember him fondly as a gentle man and good role model for a teenage boy. My sympathies to all of you.
Sincerely
Ben

Friday the 13th Club

September 29, 2009

To the Gallman family; Please accept our condolences for the loss of your Husband,Dad,Grandfather. He will continue to be in your life with the wonderful memories you each hold. Take good care and my God Bless you all during this difficult time.

Bill Hogg

September 29, 2009

Marlene-

I wanted to pass my condolences to you and your family. Take care.

Stu Soderquist

September 28, 2009

Martha, Bob, Marlene & Drew, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Your father was a good man and has quite a legacy in your lives. May God comfort you all during this difficult time. Stu Soderquist

Joyce McGuane Weinand

September 28, 2009

Dear Gallman Family,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad and husband, Merle.

I know this is a very difficult time for all of you.

I am keeping all of you and Merle in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.

I send all of you my sincere condolences.

Dale Brown

September 28, 2009

May God be with the family at this time of need.
I had many good times with Merle during my time with the National Guard.
He was a good officer.
May he rest in peace.

Joe Boyd

September 28, 2009

Marlene, I'm so sorry to hear about your father.

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