I lost two friends in February.

Dr. Dexter Johnson was an internationally recognized radiologist was born December 6, 1931 and died at his home  in California February 4, 2003. He graduated from the University of Washington medical school and was in general practice in Lynden as well as having spent some time on the medical staff at the old Sedro Woolley mental hospital. He went on to Rochester and completed his residency in radiology at Mayo's. For a kid from Bellingham he came a long way. Dexter and I were life long friends from College days. He was a bright and compassionate physician as well as a good friend whom I miss. This is a salute to my old friend.  See Seattle Times obituary http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/seattletimes/obituary.aspx?n=dexter-w-johnson&pid=795903#fbLoggedOut

Harwood (Bill) Alexander Bannister, 95, passed away on February 9, 2010 in Burlington, Washington. Bill was my law partner for many years and my mentor who taught me not just about the law, but about the importance of being an ethical lawyer. He was a lawyer's lawyer and admired as well as respected by all who knew him. I'm proud to have been associated with Bill in the practice of law. For a complete obituary see: https://paulluverajournalonline.com/weblog/2010/02/harwood-alexander-bill-bannister-1914—2010–harwood-alexander-bannister-95-passed-away-peacefully-on-february-9-2010.html%20