Audrey Alice Borders
May 20, 1940 - June 20, 2016
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Audrey Alice Borders
May 20, 1940 - June 20, 2016
Obituary
Audrey was born in Calgary, Alberta on May 20, 1940 and passed away in her hometown of Bellingham on June 20, 2016. She is preceded in death by her mother, Violet, and her husband, Darrell. Survivors include her sister, Sylvia Bear, children, Michelle Marshall, David Firmstone, and Monique Firmstone-Miller, son-in-laws, Kenton Miller and David Marshall, daughter-in-law, Sheila Glick-Firmstone, and her grandchildren, Brandon, Wesley, Tara, Taylor, and Rachel.
Audrey owned local business Borders and Son Quality Roofing for over 30 years. She was a pillar of the community. Audrey was an active member of BIAWC, serving as the state president in 2013-2014.
“Whoever is happy will make others happy too. He who has courage and faith will never perish in misery” – Anne Frank
A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, July 10th at 3pm at the BIA Building (1650 Baker Creek Pl, Bellingham).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in Audrey’s granddaughter’s name, Tara Marshall, (1215 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101).
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Celebration Of Life
- Date & Time: January 16, 7102 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: BIAWC
- Location: 1650 Baker Cr Pl Bellingham, WA 98226 - (Get Directions)
9 responses to Audrey Alice Borders
Terrance Pausche says:
June 20, 2016
So sad I never had the privilege of meeting Audrey in person. Her company did our roof. It was first class, just as she was. Very professional.
Becky Raney says:
June 20, 2016
Dear Audrey’s family….I thought I would copy and post my Facebook mention for you to remember. Your mom was a dear dear person, and loved her spunk. She was a great mentor to me.
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It is with great sadness, I just found out a really great inspiration and mentor, a co-member of Whatcom Women in Business for many years, Audrey Borders has passed away on 6/20. She was so inspiring, had such spunk, did not take any crap from anyone, and on the other side, was the nicest person you ever knew. I don’t know if I have met a women business owner that cared so much about community as Audrey did. She started the scholarship program at Whatcom Women in Business and today I believe that program provides great scholarships to at least 20 women a year. I know she also was a part of some amazing things at BIA as well. Thanks Audrey for teaching me not to take crap, and to stand up and be strong and have my voice heard. With your business being right down the street from mine, we would spend hours talking at the front counter about solving the world’s problems! RIP Audrey.
_FB Comments:___
Pam Reed:: I am so sad to hear about Audrey! I loved her attitude about life, business, and appreciated her counsel along the way. She was never a dull moment and the world is a little sadder that she isn’t with us any more. God has his hands full now! ;)))
Like · Reply · 1 · June 21 at 1:38pm
Anita Buckner Cox:: My heartfelt condolences to you, her family and friends.
Like · Reply · June 21 at 1:43pm
Susan Anglada: (WWIB MEMBER) How sad! I learned so much from her and enjoyed her enthusiasm for life. She is going to be greatly missed.
Like · Reply · June 21 at 1:51pm
Clayton Petree Oh no!
Like · Reply · June 21 at 1:53pm
Barry Harter What a great woman!
God Bless
Like · Reply · June 21 at 1:53pm
Kathy Cross:: OMG, thank you Becky for sharing, I had no idea. I have so many fond memories of Audrey, she was one awesome gal! So sad..
Like · Reply · June 21 at 2:10pm
Gary Jensen Oh no, One of the truly great people in this corner of the state. She was one of a kind!
Like · Reply · June 21 at 2:11pm
Gary Gibb: She will be missed
Like · Reply · June 21 at 2:21pm
Larry Raney: I always admired Audrey for how much she cared and the strength of her beliefs. She will be missed! RIP Audrey.
Like · Reply · June 21 at 3:32pm
Lynn Carpenter: I knew Audrey and had such respect for her. I’m so sad to hear of her passing.
Like · Reply · June 21 at 3:46pm
Erica Zender Sad to hear she was a great lady!!!
Like · Reply · June 21 at 3:47pm
Elisa Claassen Oh no…so sorry :(
Like · Reply · June 21 at 4:08pm
Becki Murphy · Friends with Nancy Pace and 122 others
So sad to hear of Audrey ‘ s passing. Sincere condolances to her family.
Like · Reply · June 21 at 4:19pm
Gail Titus-Walker Wow, so sorry. We worked together at BFP for years. Such a great gal. RIP
Like · Reply · June 21 at 4:38pm
Julie Trezise Guay:: (WWIB) Oh my gosh, I am stunned by this news. So sorry to hear this. I loved this woman! So very sad, my heart goes out to your family.
Like · Reply · June 21 at 4:44pm
Julie Trezise Guay To add to Becky’s comments I believe that she was also a founder of the construction program at Meridian High School
Unlike · Reply · 2 · June 21 at 4:46pm
Stephanie Artino She did. It’s of the things I’ll always remember about Audrey, her dedication to the construction careers academy.
Like · Reply · June 21 at 10:15pm
Yvette Bertram: I knew her briefly through my banking career. So sorry to hear of her passing. Condolences to the family.
Like · Reply · June 21 at 4:53pm
Debbie Gann:: (WWIB) My heart goes out to her family. So sorry for their loss
Like · Reply · June 21 at 4:55pm
Damon J. Gray Oh, my. I met her only one time, but she is one of those people that really has an impacting presence
Like · Reply · June 21 at 4:58pm
Terrie May Oh my, she was a advocate for my dad , down at city hall. And a client for many years! This is so sad ! She was such a inspiration to many!
Like · Reply · June 21 at 5:02pm
Christine Palmerton Well said. I am shocked to hear this though. We were both on the chamber board together and yes She did not hesitate to speak up for what she believed in.
Like · Reply · June 21 at 5:03pm
JoAnne Wyatt She fought the battle well and made many cherished memories for all her friends and family. Audrey was a class act Lady.
Like · Reply · June 21 at 5:11pm
Dodd Snodgrass I didn’t know her personally but very sad
Like · Reply · June 21 at 5:17pm
Charlotte Pruett Oh I am sad to hear that. I too remember from my days at the bank her being a smart, tough business owner but what a sweet heart. RIP
Like · Reply · June 21 at 5:22pm
Katherine Sitker Many years ago she was a neighbor. RIP Audrey.
Like · Reply · June 21 at 5:39pm
Jeff Livermore · 5 mutual friends
So sorry for your loss. Only met her few times but she always treated me with respect. Sad
Like · Reply · June 21 at 7:35pm
Sharon Yonally (WWIB) She was an inspiration to many and leaves a void that can only be filled by her. She will be remembered and missed.
Like · Reply · June 21 at 7:43pm
Mary Beth Teigrob She was someone I admired very much. She was such a powerful personality and yet at the same time very kind. She will be missed.
Like · Reply · June 21 at 8:12pm
Heidi Larson · Friends with Scott Wilmot and 5 others
Oh, Sheila Glick Firmstone, I’m so sorry to hear if this. I will be praying for you and DJ. Miss you.
Like · Reply · June 21 at 8:18pm
Phyllis McKee · Friends with Dan Robbins and 5 others
Our Girls Night Out (GNO) group will miss her.
Like · Reply · June 21 at 8:52pm
Lisa Chovil It’s wonderful to know what a legacy she left with our group! We will remember that as we meet the scholarship women next week! Thank you for sharing, Becky Raney
Like · Reply · June 21 at 8:55pm
Jeri-Ann Bungard · Friends with Pam Hanson and 16 others
So sorry to hear, she will be missed by so many.
Like · Reply · June 21 at 9:13pm
K Yvonne Goldsmith Audrey will be missed and remembered for her servant’s heart to her community and family and friends. My condolences to the family.
Like · Reply · June 21 at 10:07pm
Stephanie Artino Well said Becky, I’ll always remember Audrey for standing up & fighting for what she believed in. She will always be a big part of my memories with the biawc and I have the utmost respect for her dedication to the industry, organization & community. It was an honor to be nominated for wwib that same year. I still cant believe she didn’t win and also that she’s gone.
Like · Reply · 1 · June 21 at 10:19pm · Edited
Debra Hoyle Miller An very wise and amazing woman… my last visit with Audrey was on Homestead Golf course; oh how she loved the game!
Like · Reply · 1 · June 21 at 10:28pm
Forrest Hougen · 34 mutual friends
Oh no !!! Did a lot of work for her at her home etc …
Like · Reply · June 22 at 5:39am
Treva Stone · 6 mutual friends
She was a very special person. She will be truly missed by both Brian and I. Our condolences to the family
Like · Reply · June 22 at 8:40am
Jeanne McGee My heart is so sad. She was and wonderful, strong amazing woman.
Like · Reply · June 22 at 9:10am
Mark Schramer · 25 mutual friends
A strong and caring person. Countless hours of volunteering to her industry. RIP Audrey!
Like · Reply · June 22 at 1:01pm
John Ellis I met her just a couple of times but i remember her well. She was a very strong business person & so willing to help others who could benefit from her knowledge. She will surely be missed and I offer my condolences to her family.
Like · Reply · June 22 at 1:03pm · Edited
Rob Hanson · Friends with Pam Hanson and 3 others
That Is so sad she passed away. She was a lovely person. She was so young, I’m so sorry to hear this.she will be missed but never forgotten!
Like · Reply · June 22 at 5:13pm
Phil Dyer What a huge loss. She was a towering figure in our community and to me. This is a tough one as was she.
Like · Reply · June 22 at 5:59pm
Candace Pataky · Friends with Nancy Pace and 9 others
I also remember her courage to stand up for what was right, what a legacy. You will be missed
Like · Reply · June 22 at 8:23pm
Sheila Kathleen Connors OMG I am stunned. She was an amazing person. My heart is sad to see such a wonderful dedicated woman leave us. She will truly be missed.
Like · Reply · 1 · June 22 at 8:38pm
Tania Bowhay I will always remember her very sadden by the loss
Like · Reply · June 26 at 8:51pm
Lurline Hammer Becky – thanks for posting. I don’t FB very often & am truly surprised to learn about Audrey. She was smart, strong & always kind to me. She wore her thoughts on her sleeve – never had to guess where she stood. So sorry to hear she’s gone.
Like · Reply · June 27 at 8:31am
Di Lan Minehan says:
June 20, 2016
Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. Aunt Audrey can now be with her beloved. She was a strong, smart, independent woman who I respected. I will cherish all of my memories with her. She is gone but will not be forgotten. I pray the family will find comfort during this difficult time. Remember all the good times these pictures represent. I wish I could be there to say goodbye. Love, Di Lan
Dianna Tomkiewicz says:
June 20, 2016
We are sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was so special! We will cherish the memories the times we shared as a family and our conversations but most of all her beautiful laugh. She is now at peace smiling down on her family that meant so much and how proud she was of each one. Her spirit lives on.
Georgia Heald says:
June 20, 2016
I am deeply saddened to learn of Audrey’s death. We worked together in California at Miller Laboratories. I think I was the one who got her interested in moving to Bellingham. We always had fun together. I wish we had had more contact in recent years. I will miss knowing she is here. My sincere sympathy to her family.Georgia Heald