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Frank Gremse
Nov 9, 2026
With great sorrow we share the news that Frank Gremse passed away peacefully in his sleep, at home and with his wife and two sons by his bedside on the day of November 9, 2026. Frank endured two years of serious illnesses and remained resolutely himself throughout. A man of great compassion, humor, and intellect, which never faded.
He lived an...
Richard Earl Ashley
Nov 7, 2026
Richard (Dick) Earl Ashley, born in Duxbury, VT, on December 21, 1932, died in Poulsbo, WA on November 7, 2026. He was predeceased by his parents, Forrest and Vera (Leslie) Ashley of Waterbury, Vermont and Seminole, Florida.
He married Virginia (Ginnie) A. Miles in Waterbury, VT, on July 24, 1954, who survives him. They have two children, Mark Ashley of Sequim,...
Tracy Lea McLennan
Nov 4, 2026
Tracy Lea McLennan was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 5th, 1967, and passed away in her Bainbridge Island home, surrounded by her loving family, on November 4th, 2026.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
Patricia Ann Johnson
Nov 4, 2026
Patricia “Pat” was born in Idaho Springs, Colorado, to Robert and Eva Shutts on August 26, 1936, and passed away peacefully on November 4, 2026, at the age of 90. At the time, she was a resident at the Clearbrook Inn in Silverdale. We are forever grateful for the staff and friends that became family while she was there.
Pat grew...
Shirlee Ann Reitmeyer
Nov 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of Shirlee Ann Reitmeyer
January 2, 1935 – November 4, 2026
Shirlee Ann Reitmeyer was born on January 2, 1935, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to George B. Usnick and Margaret Lesjack.
She attended South Fayette Township High School, where she was a cheerleader. It was during her school years that she met the love of her life, Fred. The two were...
John Jay Folz
Oct 28, 2026
John Folz, 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of athletic excellence, hard work, and devotion to his family.
Born with exceptional athletic talent, John graduated from high school in Longview, Washington, in 1974, having set enduring records in swimming and track. Spectators often described his running as "a thing of beauty." His accomplishments, particularly...
Minda
Oct 28, 2026
Imelda "Minda" Dosono
1947 – 2026
Imelda Dosono, affectionately known to all as “Minda,” passed away peacefully on October 28, 2026, in Poulsbo, Washington, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 79 years old.
Born in the Philippines, Minda moved to the United States in 1982 and settled in Washington. A woman of incredible work ethic, she spent years working in...
Ruby Apalisok
Oct 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of Ruby Apalisok
It is with sadness that we share the news of Ruby’s passing on October 22, 2026. She died peacefully at home with her husband, Loy, at her side, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Pasay City, Philippines, on April 11, 1956, to Rosalinda and William Howing, Ruby was the youngest of five. Growing up...
Catherine F Gori
Oct 14, 2026
Catherine F Gori was born in Wilmington, Delaware, on April 21st, 1945, and passed away on October 14th, 2026.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
Christina Guat Lee Yeung
Oct 11, 2026
CHRISTINA GUAT-LEE YEUNG passed away peacefully at her home on Bainbridge Island on October 11, 2026.
Christina was born on September 7, 1935, in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. She spent most of her childhood in Petaling Jaya, a suburb of Kuala Lumpur. She received her primary and secondary education at Catholic schools operated by the Good Shepherd Sisters. Inspired by the Sisters'...
Solveig Helene Erickson
Oct 3, 2026
Solveig Helene Erickson, 93, passed away in her sleep on Oct. 3, 2026. Family, friends and staff of Wyatt House shared Solveig's last months and memories of her 68 years on Bainbridge Island. Summer picnics on Pleasant Beach and Fay Bainbridge were Mom's favorites. We lovingly remember her charm and strength.
Youngest of 10 children, Solveig was born May 20, 1933,...
Larry L Orr
Oct 1, 2026
Larry L. Orr was born on June 15th, 1940, in Illinois, and passed away on October 1st, 2026.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
James Arthur Young III
Sep 26, 2026
James “Jay” A. Young, III, 80, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born to James and Janet Young at Fort Monmouth, N.J., in 1946. Growing up, he made up for his lack of athletic skills with his intelligence, exceptional musical talents, including trumpet and French horn, and by becoming an Eagle Scout. He...
Margaret Cecile Conard
Sep 25, 2026
Margaret Cecil Conard was born on March 24th, 1938, in Litchfield, Minnesota, and passed away on September 25th, 2026.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
Eileen Theresa Marshall
Sep 24, 2026
Eileen Theresa Marshall passed away on September 24, 2026, just six days before her 76th birthday. Eileen was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend whose intelligence, generosity, curiosity, and caring spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.
Eileen was born in San Francisco, California, on September 30, 1950, to James and Dorothea (Holevas) Marshall. She grew up in...
Peter James Frawley
Sep 23, 2026
Peter James Frawley was born on October 3rd, 1953, in San Mateo, California, and passed away on September 23rd, 2026.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
Susan Jeanne Tanner
Sep 19, 2026
Susan Jeanne Tanner was born on February 4th, 1960, in San Antonio, Texas, and passed away on September 19th, 2026.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
Darren Brian Fleming
Sep 18, 2026
Darren Brian Fleming passed away on September 18, 2026, in Poulsbo, WA. Born in Houston, TX, in 1978 to Carol and Lou Fleming, Darren grew up alongside his twin brother, Kenneth, before the family settled on Bainbridge Island. He graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1997, where he became part of a close-knit group of friends who shared a love...
Richard D. Ball
Sep 16, 2026
Richard D. “Rick” Ball, 81, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Born June 4, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, Rick grew up in Rockford, Illinois, and lived most of his life throughout the Midwest, including 26 years in St. Charles, Illinois, before retiring to Bainbridge Island.
Rick was the devoted husband of his high school sweetheart, Kathryn...
Barry William Sylvester
Sep 15, 2026
Barry will always be remembered for his service to others... President of Burbank Rotary, Scoutmaster, Softball Coach, Neighbor, Friend, Trustee. Pops was a Hero and father figure to many.
Born in New York, his family moved to Southern California at the age of 4. Burbank was his hometown for many years. There he raised a family with Jan Sylvester & was...
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