Shockley described Ericksen as an adventurer with a mischievous sense of humor. Speakers included Ericksen's brothers Don and David, his good friend Dave Shockley, and former state Sens. Senate Republican Leader John Braun presented Ericksen's wife Tasha Ericksen with a ceremonial Washington flag, representing his service to the state. Video screens played a selection of family photos showing Ericksen as a boy, hunting and fishing, playing high school sports, kayaking and backpacking, traveling to the Pyramids and Stonehenge, and in Southeast Asia. His brown wooden casket was decorated with a bouquet of white roses and the church altar glimmered with dozens of white candles.Ī Veterans of Foreign Wars color guard opened the ceremony, solemnly carrying the U.S. Family members asked that no photos or private recordings be made of the service. 'We hold on to the hope of Doug's faith today,' Fishbook said.Įricksen represented the 42nd Legislative District that includes northern Bellingham and northern Whatcom County for more than two decades - from 1998-2010 in the state House and from 2010-2021 in the state Senate.įew mourners wore facemasks to prevent spread of the coronavirus. Grant Fishbook of Christ the King, who officiated the service with about 250 family and friends attending.

'He was someone who represented us all,' said the Rev. 17 after a five-week battle with COVID-19. 29, at Christ the King Community Church in Bellingham.Įricksen, 52, died Dec. Doug Ericksen was remembered as a devoted family man, a devout Christian and a dedicated legislator in a funeral service Wednesday, Dec. Several major projects have expanded the building since then.By Robert Mittendorf / The Bellingham Herald A member of the congregation was the general contractor for the project, assisted by a great deal of volunteer labor.

Soon property was purchased for the present site, a building was designed, and construction began. The first worship service held there was the first Sunday of June 1950. Immanuel Bible Church was located in a vacant church building one block south of the present location.

It would be congregational in government.

It would emphasize service to children and young people.

Strongly evangelistic stressing soul-winning.

Bible-based: stressing the teaching and preaching of the Word of God.

It was agreed that a desirable church would be It seemed to them that there was a place in the community for an independent Bible church and a need for a church in the Lynn Street area. Could an independent Bible church be formed? They didn’t know but decided to proceed one step at a time as the Lord led. The prevailing view was that the fellowship was worth preserving.

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