Lake Side Cemetery
2402 Pangborn Rd.
Clearbrook, Whatcom County, Washington 98264
Also known as Clearbrook, Pangborn Lake & Van Buren Cemeteries.
Lake Side Cemetery is located on the north side of Pangborn Road, a short distance west of Trapline Road, adjacent to Pangborn Lake. From I-5, take the Sumas exit/Exit 256. Proceed north 12.5 miles on Meridian St. to East Badger Road (Hwy 546). Turn right and continue east on East Badger Road for 6 miles to Trapline Road. Turn left (north) on Trapline Road and continue 1.2 miles to Pangborn Road. Turn left (west) on Pangborn Road and continue .2 of a mile to the cemetery entrance.
A one and one-half acre plot was donated in June 1899 by Henry C. Ehlers to the trustees of the Lakeside Cemetery Association of Clearbrook, Whatcom Co., WA. This area had been a portion of his large orchard. Many burials on family farms and at least five from the Perry Cemetery were reinterred here. An additional acre was purchased in 1921. In 1974, Whatcom County Cemetery District No. 11 was formed, including this cemetery within its borders, assuring future care. Cemetery records contain a high percentage of the burials, stating birthplace, date of death, last residence, age, and often marital status.
LAKESIDE CEMETERY –Volume VI
Lakeside Cemetery (also known as Clearbrook Cemetery and Van Buren Cemetery) is located on the north side of Pangborn Road, a short distance west of Trap Line Road, adjacent to Pangborn Lake (SW1/4 of NE1/4 of Sec 1, T40N R3E). From I-5, take the Sumas exit/Exit256 (State Highway 539, Meridian St. and Lynden also are on the highway signage). Proceed north 12.5 miles on Meridian St. (which becomes Guide Meridian after about a mile) to East Badger Road, also known as State Highway 546. Turn right and continue east on East Badger Road for 6 miles to Trap Line Road. Turn left (north) on Trap Line Road and continue 1.2 miles to Pangborn Road. Turn left (west) on Pangborn Road and continue .2 of a mile to the cemetery entrance.
In the past, this cemetery has been referred to as Clearbrook Cemetery, Pangborn Lake Cemetery and Van Buren Cemetery. A one and one-half acre plot, more or less, was donated in June 1899 by Henry C. EHLERS to the trustees of the Lakeside Cemetery Association of Clearbrook, Whatcom Co, WA. This area had been a portion of his large orchard. A number of burials on family farms and at least five from the Perry Cemetery were reinterred here. An additional acre was purchased and added in 1921. In 1974 Whatcom County Cemetery District No. 11 was formed, including this cemetery within its borders, assuring future care.
Cemetery records contain a high percentage of the burials, stating birthplace, date of death, last residence, age and often marital status. Inquiries should be directed to Bob Kirkham, phone 360-966-4270.
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