Carl Post

Carl Post, age 89, went peacefully into glory at the Hospice House in Bellingham, WA. on December 8, 2024. Carl was born April 23, 1935, in Artesia, California to John and Christine Post.
On July 27th, 1956, Carl married Norma Smit in Bellflower, California. After a time, they decided to make the journey to Whatcom County on the Sand Rd where they resided for 51 years, dairy farmed for 32 years and raised four children.
Carl enjoyed restoring cars, playing cards with family, swimming in his younger years, sitting in the sun and talking on the phone with his sister. He was a member of the Nooksack Reformed Church.
Carl is preceded in death by his wife Norma Post, son Daniel Post, siblings and in-laws. Carl is survived by his sister Alice Eggink, sons, Dennis Post, Jayryn Post, Daughter Carla Dykstra (Daniel), Granddaughter Crystal Vance (Brad); Grandsons Jared Post (Carli), Brandon Post, Darrick Dykstra (Madison), and Dustin Dykstra; and five great grandchildren. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews and family.
A graveside service will be Monday, December 16, 2024, in Nooksack Cemetery beginning at 10 a.m. followed an 11 a.m. Memorial service at Nooksack Valley Reformed Church with Pastor Chuck Kleinhesselink officiating.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.