Obituary
February 9, 2011 | Bellingham Herald, The (WA)
Section: Obituaries
Cecil VanderMolen, age 80, died peacefully Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham.
Born August 20, 1930 in Lynden, to John and Louise (Van Dalen) VanderMolen, he attended Lynden Schools and later joined the U.S. Air Force. On June 17, 1950 Cecil married Hilma M. Grafmyre in Lynden.
His military career spanned over 27 years; stationed at numerous U.S. Air Force Bases, as well as flying overseas combat missions in SE Asia. Cecil was a crew member of various aircraft, but the B-52 was his favorite as he logged over 5000 hours in the B-52 and also was a gunner instructor for the aircraft. He was very proud of his military service achievements; attaining numerous medals; flying numerous missions as a wing gunner and was a member of USAF Senior NCO Class 74-D and SAC (Strategic Air Command).
A very patriotic man, Cecil worked for the U.S. Post Office as a clerk for 20 years following his military retirement. His love for flying was evident as he obtained his private pilot's license and flew private aircraft. His first solo flight was in 1971.
Cecil also collected coins. While living in Lynden, Cecil attended First Christian Reformed Church and later attended Bible study at his mobile home park residence in Bellingham.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilma, in 1995; sons, Robert James, in 1991, Jeffrey C., in 1993 and infant twin sons, Craig and Charles, in 1961; siblings, Donald, John, Jr., Piercy (Pete), Susanne Van Winkle and Sadie VanderMolen.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 10, 3:00 p.m. at Hopewell Cemetery, corner of Hopewell and Oat Coles Roads, Everson.
Memorial donations are suggested to: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 19140, Seattle, WA 98109 or American Diabetes Assoc., Everett Office, 2805 Colby Ave., Everett, WA 98201.
Arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden.
February 9, 2011 | Bellingham Herald, The (WA)
Section: Obituaries
Cecil VanderMolen, age 80, died peacefully Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham.
Born August 20, 1930 in Lynden, to John and Louise (Van Dalen) VanderMolen, he attended Lynden Schools and later joined the U.S. Air Force. On June 17, 1950 Cecil married Hilma M. Grafmyre in Lynden.
His military career spanned over 27 years; stationed at numerous U.S. Air Force Bases, as well as flying overseas combat missions in SE Asia. Cecil was a crew member of various aircraft, but the B-52 was his favorite as he logged over 5000 hours in the B-52 and also was a gunner instructor for the aircraft. He was very proud of his military service achievements; attaining numerous medals; flying numerous missions as a wing gunner and was a member of USAF Senior NCO Class 74-D and SAC (Strategic Air Command).
A very patriotic man, Cecil worked for the U.S. Post Office as a clerk for 20 years following his military retirement. His love for flying was evident as he obtained his private pilot's license and flew private aircraft. His first solo flight was in 1971.
Cecil also collected coins. While living in Lynden, Cecil attended First Christian Reformed Church and later attended Bible study at his mobile home park residence in Bellingham.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilma, in 1995; sons, Robert James, in 1991, Jeffrey C., in 1993 and infant twin sons, Craig and Charles, in 1961; siblings, Donald, John, Jr., Piercy (Pete), Susanne Van Winkle and Sadie VanderMolen.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 10, 3:00 p.m. at Hopewell Cemetery, corner of Hopewell and Oat Coles Roads, Everson.
Memorial donations are suggested to: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 19140, Seattle, WA 98109 or American Diabetes Assoc., Everett Office, 2805 Colby Ave., Everett, WA 98201.
Arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden.
Obituary
February 9, 2011 | Bellingham Herald, The (WA)
Section: Obituaries
Cecil VanderMolen, age 80, died peacefully Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham.
Born August 20, 1930 in Lynden, to John and Louise (Van Dalen) VanderMolen, he attended Lynden Schools and later joined the U.S. Air Force. On June 17, 1950 Cecil married Hilma M. Grafmyre in Lynden.
His military career spanned over 27 years; stationed at numerous U.S. Air Force Bases, as well as flying overseas combat missions in SE Asia. Cecil was a crew member of various aircraft, but the B-52 was his favorite as he logged over 5000 hours in the B-52 and also was a gunner instructor for the aircraft. He was very proud of his military service achievements; attaining numerous medals; flying numerous missions as a wing gunner and was a member of USAF Senior NCO Class 74-D and SAC (Strategic Air Command).
A very patriotic man, Cecil worked for the U.S. Post Office as a clerk for 20 years following his military retirement. His love for flying was evident as he obtained his private pilot's license and flew private aircraft. His first solo flight was in 1971.
Cecil also collected coins. While living in Lynden, Cecil attended First Christian Reformed Church and later attended Bible study at his mobile home park residence in Bellingham.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilma, in 1995; sons, Robert James, in 1991, Jeffrey C., in 1993 and infant twin sons, Craig and Charles, in 1961; siblings, Donald, John, Jr., Piercy (Pete), Susanne Van Winkle and Sadie VanderMolen.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 10, 3:00 p.m. at Hopewell Cemetery, corner of Hopewell and Oat Coles Roads, Everson.
Memorial donations are suggested to: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 19140, Seattle, WA 98109 or American Diabetes Assoc., Everett Office, 2805 Colby Ave., Everett, WA 98201.
Arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden.
February 9, 2011 | Bellingham Herald, The (WA)
Section: Obituaries
Cecil VanderMolen, age 80, died peacefully Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham.
Born August 20, 1930 in Lynden, to John and Louise (Van Dalen) VanderMolen, he attended Lynden Schools and later joined the U.S. Air Force. On June 17, 1950 Cecil married Hilma M. Grafmyre in Lynden.
His military career spanned over 27 years; stationed at numerous U.S. Air Force Bases, as well as flying overseas combat missions in SE Asia. Cecil was a crew member of various aircraft, but the B-52 was his favorite as he logged over 5000 hours in the B-52 and also was a gunner instructor for the aircraft. He was very proud of his military service achievements; attaining numerous medals; flying numerous missions as a wing gunner and was a member of USAF Senior NCO Class 74-D and SAC (Strategic Air Command).
A very patriotic man, Cecil worked for the U.S. Post Office as a clerk for 20 years following his military retirement. His love for flying was evident as he obtained his private pilot's license and flew private aircraft. His first solo flight was in 1971.
Cecil also collected coins. While living in Lynden, Cecil attended First Christian Reformed Church and later attended Bible study at his mobile home park residence in Bellingham.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilma, in 1995; sons, Robert James, in 1991, Jeffrey C., in 1993 and infant twin sons, Craig and Charles, in 1961; siblings, Donald, John, Jr., Piercy (Pete), Susanne Van Winkle and Sadie VanderMolen.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 10, 3:00 p.m. at Hopewell Cemetery, corner of Hopewell and Oat Coles Roads, Everson.
Memorial donations are suggested to: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 19140, Seattle, WA 98109 or American Diabetes Assoc., Everett Office, 2805 Colby Ave., Everett, WA 98201.
Arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden.
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