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Local Obituaries for Bainbridge Island, WA, Kitsap County and Surrounding Cities

Marjorie Claire Geisert

Marjorie Claire Geisert

Oct 14, 2011

was born on December 3, 1929 to Paul and Ruby Pauls of Herbert, Saskatchewan, Canada. She spent most of her childhood in Penticton, British Columbia, where she graduated from high school in 1948.She received a degree in home economics from the University of British Columbia, and completed an internship in hospital dietetics at the University of Oregon Medical School Hospitals...

Molly Ann Jackson

Molly Ann Jackson

Oct 8, 2011

passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Martha and Mary Health Care Services in Poulsbo, Washington. She was born on June 9, 1916 in Triplett, North Carolina. She was 95 years of age. Graveside Services will be held at Mount Lawn Memorial Park in North Carolina. Arrangements are pending through Cook Family Funeral Home.

Martina Ellen Armstrong

Martina Ellen Armstrong

Oct 7, 2011

passed away Friday, October 7, 2011 at her home in Suquamish, Washington at the age of 57.Martina was born on July 8, 1954 in Bremerton, WA. Affectionately known as "Momma Tina" to many, her presence will be missed by several generations of children she loved, nurtured and cared for.Martina was known for her grace, style and love of all things...

Ennis Elizabeth Lyons-Smith

Ennis Elizabeth Lyons-Smith

Oct 7, 2011

was born on January 23. 1914 in Sadler, Texas to Ennis Washington Lyons and Addie Moleta Fox-Lyons. She was the fourth and last survivor of five sisters. She grew up in rural Texas, later settling in Tyler, Texas.She is survived by two sons, Thomas Michael Trimble and Ennis Rowan Smith-Trimble; eight grandchildren: Van Rowan Trimble; Merilonda Faire Mullicane; John Ennis...

William Wendell Patterson

William Wendell Patterson

Sep 25, 2011

passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at Martha and Mary Health Care Services in Poulsbo, Washington. He was born on June 3, 1922 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was 89 years of age.Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Graveside Service on Monday, October 3, 2011 at 2 PM at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington. More...

Michael Johncock

Michael Johncock

Sep 24, 2011

Michael A. Johncock, age 56, of Bainbridge Island, WA. died September 24, 2011 at his home. Michael was born June 6, 1955 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Keith and Betty Johncock. He lived in Lansing, Michigan until the family moved to Battle Creek in 1969. He graduated in 1973 from Battle Creek Central High School and attended North Dakota State...

Lucille Gendreau

Lucille Gendreau

Sep 23, 2011

died suddenly on Friday, September 23, 2011. She was born on March 20, 1989 and was 22 years of age.Lucie lived most of her life with her family on Bainbridge Island and will be greatly missed and always loved by her brother Henri and parents Anne & Raymond of the family home; grandmothers Mitzi Cleaver of Dallas, TX, Lorie Deubel...

Edgar Peebles Kirsopp

Edgar Peebles Kirsopp

Sep 19, 2011

passed away on Monday, September 19, 2011 at his home on Bainbridge Island, Washington. He was born on March 9, 1928 in Pennsylvania. Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home.Donations can be made in Edgars name to:The KirsoppScholarship FundThe Haverford School450 Lancaster AvenueHaverford, PA 19041

James Ferris Van Gieson

James Ferris Van Gieson

Sep 17, 2011

passed away peacefully on Saturday September 17 at Washington State Veterans Home in Port Orchard, Washington. He lived for 90 years. He is survived by his children - Julie Van Gieson of St. Charles, Illinois, Peter Van Gieson (Jeanne) of Springfield Illinois, John Van Gieson of Indianola, Kris Van Gieson (Kathie McCarthy) of Bainbridge Island - and grandchildren - Shelby...

Brandon Seann Thompson

Brandon Seann Thompson

Sep 16, 2011

was born in Seattle on 19 March 1983 to Tim and Eva Thompson of Bainbridge Island. He died 16 September 2011 at the age of 28 while kayaking off Blakely Harbor Park on Bainbridge Island.Throughout his childhood on Bainbridge Island he was active in wrestling, football and soccer. Later he became a scuba diver and rock climber and also dabbled...

Walter F. Fried

Walter F. Fried

Sep 13, 2011

Walter E. Fried passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at The Messenger House on Bainbridge Island, Washington. He was born on February 12, 1913 and was 98 years of age. Arrangements are pending through Cook Family Funeral Home.

Angela Alexis Ives

Angela Alexis Ives

Sep 12, 2011

passed away on Monday, September 12, 2011 at her home in Indianola, WA. She was born on November 30, 1959 and was 51 years of age.Angela graduated from North Kitsap High School. She is survived by her siblings: Patty Medina (Rick), Karen Keller, Annie Alexis, Nancy Martinez, Mary Fulton, Charlie George and Sandy Dower, also her children: Hemeh Alexis, Angela...

Edwin Shepard

Edwin Shepard

Sep 10, 2011

passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Wyatt House Retirement Center in Bainbridge Island, Washington. He was born on June 24, 1917 and was 94 years of age. Arrangements are pending through Cook Family Funeral Home.

Matthew R. Wheaton

Matthew R. Wheaton

Sep 9, 2011

of Little Boston, WA, passed away September 9, 2011, in a tragic car accident. Matthew grew up on Bainbridge Island, WA, and graduated from Bainbridge High. He attended Linfield College in Oregon for two years. Matthew spent most of his life playing soccer and he loved it like no other. He later moved back and met his fiancée Jenny Fulton...

Glenna Cole Beierle

Glenna Cole Beierle

Sep 7, 2011

Mom to two, Grandma to six and Gigi to twelve more�died peacefully at the Wyatt House on Bainbridge Island on September 7, 2011.Glenna was born into a northwestern New Jersey family with roots dating back to before the Revolutionary War. Her father, Verner Cole, was the tax collector for the small town of Hamburg, where her family lived. Her mother,...

Birger Thomas Sather

Birger Thomas Sather

Sep 7, 2011

a much beloved Husband, Father, Veterinarian and all around Norwegian passed away peacefully at his home in Hansville, Wa. Wednesday September 7th, he was 84. Birger was born in Norway and immigrated to the United States at the age of one (1) with his parents and twin sister. His family settled to Hettinger, North Dakota where he lived until he...

Bruce Alan Hedderly-Smith

Bruce Alan Hedderly-Smith

Sep 6, 2011

passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at his home on Bainbridge Island, Washington. He was born on September 6, 1944 in Seattle, WA to Arthur and Prudence Hedderly-Smith. He was 67 years of age.Bruce served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church on Bainbridge Island where he...

William Lee Buck Jr

William Lee Buck Jr

Sep 5, 2011

passed away on Monday, September 5, 2011 at his home in Seattle, Washington. He was born on October 25, 1940. He was 70 years of age. Arrangements are pending through Cook Family Funeral Home.

Frances Evelyn Petersen

Frances Evelyn Petersen

Sep 2, 2011

passed away on Friday, September 2, 2011 at her home on Bainbridge Island, Washington. She was born on April 7, 1918 in Seattle, WA. She was 93 years of age.Frances graduated from Lincoln High School in Seattle. She later graduated from Western Washington University in Bellingham followed by her Masters of Social Work Degree from The University of Washington. Frances...

Dale Mattson

Dale Mattson

Aug 30, 2011

Dale Mattson, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Crista Shores in Silverdale, Washington. He was born on December 19, 1928 and was 82 years of age. Arrangements are pending through Cook Family Funeral Home.