Verda Ratcliff Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Verda Ratcliff of Ferndale, Washington, born in Port Angeles, Washington, who passed away at the age of 89, on June 28, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Lindsay and Lena Lindsay; her stepdaughter Jody Slemp; her siblings, Roy Lindsay, Carl Lindsay and Frances Edwards (Bonnie); her son-in-law Jack Slemp; her niece Carla Summerhouse; and her daughter-in-law Joan Austin.
She is survived by: her spouse Walt Ratcliff (Holm); her stepsons, Carl Ratcliff (Rochelle Ratcliff) and Lyle Ratcliff (Terry Tyll); her grandchildren, Cheryl Alvis, Greg Slemp, Tim Ratcliff and Michael Austin (Kelly); her great grandchildren, Natyllie Ratcliff, Madelyn Ratcliff, Sarah Austin, Charlotte Austin, Adelaide Austin and Cora Austin; her sibling's children, George Edwards (Judi), Ron Edwards (Luella), Emilie Sumwalt (Duane), Lindsay Edwards and Dave Ratcliff; her close friends, Elsie Deason of Phoenix, Gwen Porterfield of Port Angeles, Joanne Korengo of Oak Harbor, Sandy Nelson of Bellingham, Frank and Alicia Barrett; her children, Jonathan, Christopher and Nicole; Dave, Bruce and Shannan.
If you want to honor Verda in some way, please donate to Whatcom Hospice Foundation (2901 Squalicum Parkway – Bellingham, WA 98225) or the Whatcom Humane Society (2172 Division St. – Bellingham, WA 98226) in her name.
