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- The Bellingham Herald
August 15, 2002
F. Murray (Red) Haskell, age 79 of Bellingham, WA, passed away at his summer home August 10, 2002. He was born June 27, 1923 in Bellingham, WA to Frank and Lucinda (Lockwood) Haskell. Red graduated from Bellingham High School in 1941. He attended the University of Washington, Georgetown University and Biarritz France University. Red married Betty Cassell September 14, 1947 in Bellingham, WA. From his setting up of a retraining school for U.S. Veterans following WWII to his long standing position as Trustee of Bellingham Technical Institute, which prepares people for many vocations including the Construction Industry, Red Haskell has been actively involved in helping others become successful. Currently chairman of the Board of Haskell Corporation, Red's accomplishment lead to his being honored with the Whatcom County Lifetime Business Achievement Award. Red continues to generously contribute to student scholarships at Western Washington University.
He served as past Chairman of the Board of Directors of Northwestern Commercial Bank for 26 years, past Board of Director of U S Bank Bellingham-Whatcom Co. area, Bellingham National Bank, Uniflite, past Board of Governors of Washington Athletic Club serving two terms and in 2000 was appointed to the Board of Trustees for Western Washington University. Red was a member of the Washington Athletic Club, Elks Club, Mt. Baker Division Boy Scouts Foundation, Lions Club, Bellingham Bay #44 Masonic Lodge, Nile Temple, Scottish Rite of S.J., Royal Order of Jesters. He provides personal support of scholarships and numerous gifts for WWU Crew and student scholarships.
Preceded in death by his son, James M. Haskell his parents, Frank and Cindy Haskell a brother, Edwin Haskell and best friend, Jack Frazier.
Survived by his wife Betty Haskell daughter, Joeen and husband Terry Daughters son, Fred Haskell and wife Darcie grandchildren, Evan and Troy Haskell, Michael and Molly Daughters and numerous other relatives.
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U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Francis Haskell
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 27 Jun 1923
Death Date: 10 Aug 2002
Cause of Death: Natural
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 5 Apr 1943
Release Date 1: 15 Feb 1946
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