Obituaries

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

Gordon H. Anderson

Gordon H. Anderson

Jul 12, 2008

also know as "Gordy" passed away on the morning of Saturday, July 12th, 2008. He had been lovingly cared for at Island Health and Rehab center on Bainbridge Island. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on August 3rd, 1927, the son of Theodore and Ida Anderson and lived almost 81 joyful years.Gordon is survived by his sister, Delores Meihack...

Roger Carl Leitz

Roger Carl Leitz

Jul 11, 2008

passed away on Friday, July 11, 2008 at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton, Washington. He was 65 years of age.On March 14th, 1943 Roger Carl Leitz was born to Carl Leitz and Aimee Louise Leitz in Portland, Oregon. He graduated from Kelso High School in Longview, Washington in 1961. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Business. In 1963 he joined...

Glenn C. Waterman

Glenn C. Waterman

Jul 10, 2008

beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2008.Glenn was a remarkable man who lived a remarkable life. He loved his work, loved to joke, enjoyed his friends, loved playing the piano, and treasured his family.Born April 8, 1912 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Ralph E. and Cecil Waterman, Glenn discovered his life-long passion for geology...

Frances E. Roberts

Frances E. Roberts

Jul 10, 2008

passed away peacefully at Wyatt House Retirement Center at Bainbridge Island on July 10, 2008, surrounded by loved ones. Frances was born on August 5, 1916 in Elberton, Washington to John and Edna Bishop. She grew up on the family homestead north of Elberton and graduated from Garfield High School. Frances attended Washington State College in Pullman. Frances met her...

Leon "Ace" Parker

Leon "Ace" Parker

Jul 5, 2008

was born on September 20, 1914 in the Bronx, New York. He died on July 5, 2008 peacefully in the comfort of his home on Bainbridge Island, surrounded by his wife of 52 years, Mildred, his younger son, Michael and his new best friend, Racey, the Island's friendliest Golden Retriever. Death was expected as Alzheimer Disease was advancing rapidly.He graduated...

Marian D. Miller

Marian D. Miller

Jul 3, 2008

passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at Martha and Mary Health Services in Poulsbo, Washington. She was born on September 15, 1930 in Hollywood, California and was 77 years of age.Marian lived in San Diego prior to her move to the Kitsap area. She is survived by her sons; Brian and Jon and daughter Toni Miller. She also leaves...

Michael Wayne Foley

Michael Wayne Foley

Jul 3, 2008

passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton, Washington. He was born on March 24, 1949 and was 59 years of age. Arrangements are pending through Cook Family Funeral Home.

Nadine Violanda Grigoni

Nadine Violanda Grigoni

Jul 2, 2008

passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at The Messenger House on Bainbridge Island, Washington. She lived on Bainbridge Island for the past eight years. Previously, Nadine spent many years working as a hospital nurse in Arlington where she was known for her cheerful, outgoing and optimistic nature, traits that helped many patients and their families through difficult times. She...

Herbert Albert Braun

Herbert Albert Braun

Jun 27, 2008

was born April 20, 1931 in Stuttgart, Germany and died June 27, 2008 in Bremerton, Washington.He came to the United States at the age of six with his parents and lived in Los Angeles until March, 2008. He was a graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles and Loyola University Law School, Los Angeles, and was a veteran...

Carey Elaine Michelle Kimzey

Carey Elaine Michelle Kimzey

Jun 26, 2008

passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Harrison Children's Hospital in Silverdale, Washington. Arrangements are pending through Cook Family Funeral Home.

Evan Alexander Marak

Evan Alexander Marak

Jun 21, 2008

passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 21, 2008 while attending a rehearsal for a church youth dance festival in Tacoma, Washington. He was born on March 25, 1992 in Bremerton, Washington and was 16 years of age. Evan lived in the Kitsap County area throughout his life. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,...

Ronald Henry Konzak

Ronald Henry Konzak

Jun 16, 2008

74, "Bard of Bainbridge Island," died of cancer, June 16, 2008, peacefully and surrounded by family, friends, songs and prayers at his Island home.Ron was the son of Stephanie and Nicholas Konzak. He was born and raised within Detroit's Polish American community, schools and First Polish Spiritualist Church. He spoke Polish before English. After high school, he attended pretigious Henry...

Sandra Johnson

Sandra Johnson

Jun 15, 2008

passed away in Boston, Massachusetts. Local arrangements are pending though Cook Family Funeral Home.

Florence Abbott

Florence Abbott

Jun 15, 2008

"Babs"(85) passed away peacefully in her home on Bainbridge Island, WA., June 15th, 2008. Born in Brooklyn, New York on September 7th 1922, the daughter of Harold and Florence von Hasslacher lived a full life. Mrs. Abbott, the wife of Charles G. Abbott for 65 years, is survived by her husband, five children, Jay, Joe, Lainey, Hal and Charlie and...

Josiah Allen Ringland

Josiah Allen Ringland

Jun 9, 2008

87, of Bainbridge Island, died at home on June 9.He was born in Sioux City, Iowa and attended Morningside College on a track scholarship. Running continued to be part of his adult life where he participated in numerous events on the west coast, including seven marathons.While in college he got his pilot's license and enlisted in the Army Air Force....

Irene Edwards

Irene Edwards

Jun 9, 2008

Irene (Irena) K. Edwards of Port Orchard, Wa, passed away on June 9, 2008 from an extended illness. Irene was born on August 31, 1925, in Minneapolis, MN to Peter and Susan Korney.She lived in Minneapolis and graduated from Edison High School in 1943. During her high school years she worked various jobs in the community. After graduating, and over...

Lorita Elaine Raschke

Lorita Elaine Raschke

Jun 7, 2008

passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at her home on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Lori was born in Montclair, New Jersey. She lived on Bainbridge Island for the past 7 years. Prior to coming to Bainbridge Island, Lori lived in Florida, California and Denver, Colorado.Lori graduated from Tulane University with a B.A. in chemistry. Her occupation was in environmental chemistry...

Dean Wollin

Dean Wollin

Jun 7, 2008

passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at his home in Keyport, Washington. He was born on November 16, 1943 in New Ulm, Minnesota to Lester and Vivian Wollin. He was 64 years of age. Dean was a resident of the Poulsbo area where he had lived for the past 28 years. He previously lived in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Dean...

Robert H. Ream

Robert H. Ream

Jun 7, 2008

"Bob", died June 7, 2008 on Bainbridge Island. He was 88.Many of you knew Bob as your friendly heating oil delivery man. He worked for Frank Raab/Standard Oil in Poulsbo, delivering oil to houses in northern Kitsap County for many years (1955-1975) until he retired. He was happiest when driving...... he drove double tanker trucks in Portland, Oregon before moving...

Lillian Trimble

Lillian Trimble

Jun 5, 2008

was born January 22, 1922 in Seattle, Washington, and passed away June 5, 2008 in Poulsbo, Washington. Lil was raised in Seattle, graduated from Garfield High in 1939, was a member of Rada Uphus Chapter of Eastern Star, an avid Mariner fan and a lover of animals. There will be no memorial service. Donations can be made to PAWS. Arrangements...