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Garth Thomas Edwards
Dec 16, 2021
On Thursday, December 16th, 2021, Garth Thomas Edwards, 71, passed away peacefully at home in Bainbridge Island, WA. Garth was born on November 8th, 1950, in Stockton, CA. Garth was the son of Thomas Williams Edwards and Nancy Naomi Beltz. Garth spent many years as an artist in the public art sculpture industry. Garth was a Bainbridge Island, WA resident...
Carolyn Rae Miller
Dec 16, 2021
On Thursday, December 16th, 2021, Carolyn Rae Miller, 93, passed away peacefully at home in Bainbridge Island, WA. Carolyn was born on May 18th, 1928, in Sequim, WA. Carolyn was the daughter of Ira Edwards Fritz and Ida Carolyn Hokanson. After receiving her bachelor's degree, Carolyn worked many dedicated years as a political staff/weaver for the U.S. government. Carolyn was...
Judith Josephine Rapada
Dec 16, 2021
On Thursday, December 16th, 2021, Judy Rapada, 77, passed away on Bainbridge Island, WA. Judy was born on February 8th, 1944, on Bainbridge Island to parents Evelyn Bob and William Casimir. The family relocated and Judy attended Seashell School in Vancouver Island during her primary years and St. Mary’s school in Mission Canada for elementary and middle school years. She...
Carol Mae Swaggerty
Dec 15, 2021
Carol Mae Swaggerty, 89, of Bainbridge Island, Washington passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at the Bainbridge Health and Rehabilitation Center here on the island. Born in Seattle, Washington she was the daughter of Fred and Alice (Dolan) Lesser. After completing her Bachelor's degree, Carol made her way to Oregon where in time she would become the Director...
June D. Strube
Dec 15, 2021
June D. Strube, 80, of Poulsbo, Washington passed away quietly on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, WA. Born in Great Falls, Montana she was the daughter of James and Shirley Fezzey. After her graduation from High School, June would later begin a career as a Government Technician at the Keyport Naval Station. She will...
Becky Louann Wright
Dec 14, 2021
Becky Louann Wright passed away on the afternoon of December 14, 2021, at the St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, from complications stemming from small cell lung cancer. She was 70 years old, peaceful, and surrounded by loved ones. Born in August of 1951 to Martha and Ralph Rossell, Becky spent her childhood and formative years on Bainbridge Island with...
Evelyn F Powers
Dec 13, 2021
Evelyn F Powers July 11, 1940 - December 13, 2021 Evelyn found beauty in both the subtle and the sublime. She generously cultivated spaces to reflect her love of family, artistic expression, and the immediacy of the now. She instinctively knew that the senses draw us into the present, while offering an opportunity to relish sweet memories, and dream about...
David John Mueller
Dec 13, 2021
On Monday, December 13th, 2021, David John Mueller, 64, passed away in Silverdale, WA. David was born December 21st, 1956, in Minneapolis, MN. David is the son of Donald Ira Mueller and Myra Helen Krieger. After receiving his bachelor's degree, David became a school bus driver for the transportation industry. David was a Bainbridge Island resident for over 6 years...
Paul Nelson Samek
Dec 11, 2021
Paul Nelson Samek was born in Boston, MA, to Charles and Violet Samek on October 24, 1943, and passed away on December 11, 2021. After graduation from high school in New Jersey, Paul received an appointment to the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission as Ensign. A...
Jean D Collins
Dec 10, 2021
On Friday, December 10th, 2021 Jean Collins, 82, passed away on Bainbridge Island, WA. Jean was born on March 20th, 1939 in Oakland, California to parents Les and Dot Larsen. Upon graduation from high school, she went to school for a year in Edinburgh, Scotland, and traveled Europe. She regaled her family with tales of these adventures frequently through the...
Jack Franklin Clearman
Dec 9, 2021
On Thursday, December 9th, 2021, Jack Franklin Clearman, 100, passed away in Silverdale, WA. Jack was born on April 30th, 1921, in Blakely, GA. Jack was the son of William Thomas Clearman and Jim Clyde McKay. After receiving his bachelor's degree, Jack went on to become a mechanical engineer for the manufacturing industry. Jack was a resident of Poulsbo, WA...
Dorothy E Pierce
Dec 7, 2021
On Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, Dorothy E Pierce, 75, passed away peacefully at home. Dorothy was born on March 20th, 1946, in Seattle, WA. Dorothy was the daughter of Robert E Pierce and Dorothy E Moore. Dorothy was a dedicated caregiver as a nurse's aide, as well a devoted mother. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Washington State and will...
Mervyn Duane Williams
Dec 5, 2021
On Sunday, December 5th, 2021 Mervyn Duane Williams, 70, passed away in Silverdale, WA. Mervyn was born on March 3rd, 1951 in Bremerton, WA. Mervyn was the son of Mervyn James Williams and Lois May Parcells. After receiving his associates degree, Mervyn worked as a rigger at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for the U.S. Navy. Mervyn was a lifelong...
Janine Margaret Dolezel
Nov 30, 2021
Janine Margaret Dolezel Born Nov 30th, 1946 - Died Nov. 30th, 2021 Janine died on her 75th Birthday, with loving friends by her side. Janine was a 4th generation Californian, born and raised in Sacramento, where she attended grammar school and high school. She became a Philosophy Major at Santa Clara University, Santa Clara Calif. (Class of 1968), before entering...
Janet B Debruyne
Nov 29, 2021
On Monday, November 29th, 2021 Janet B DeBruyne, 73, passed away in Silverdale, WA. Janet was born on February 12th, 1948 in New Rochelle, NY. Janet was the daughter of Oliver Buckingham and Lora Green. After receiving her Doctorate, Janet went on to become a dedicated family counselor/psychologist in the psychology field. Janet was a Rockford, IL resident for over...
Jennifer Lynn Nickerson-Mueller
Nov 27, 2021
On Saturday, November 27th, 2021 Jennifer Lynn Nickerson-Mueller, 65, passed away peacefully at home. Jennifer was born on July 22nd, 1956 in Pasadena, CA. Jennifer was the daughter of Thomas Robert Nickerson and Alice Jeanne Blythe. Jennifer was a dedicated and beloved wife and mother. Jennifer was a resident of Bainbridge Island, WA for over 6 years and will be...
Arnel Dizon Olalia
Nov 26, 2021
Arnel Dizon Olalia, 58, of Poulsbo, WA., passed away at his daughter's home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 26, 2021. Born in Pampanga, Philippines he was the son of Bella (Dizon) and Francisco Olalia. Arnel was employed at Net Systems where he worked making professional high-quality fishing nets for the commercial fishing industry. In 2004, Arnel married...
Laurie D Depew
Nov 25, 2021
Laurie Sue Daubenspeck Depew – Hortense to family friends – passed away early Thanksgiving morning, November 25th, 2021. Laurie was surrounded by family: her husband Chuck, and children Paul and Hannah. Both are graduates of Bainbridge High School. Laurie’s younger sister, Jani Daubenspeck was a constant presence in the home over the last months. Laurie graduated from UCLA in Art...
Sandra Margaret Burke
Nov 24, 2021
Sandra Margaret Ericksen Burke December 27th 1938- November 24th 2021 Sandy, beloved Mother, Nana, and Friend went to be with the Lord November 24th 2021. She passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side. She was born December 27th 1938 to Edward F. Ericksen and Margaret Grenvik Ericksen in Everett Washington. She was raised in Marysville WA...
Ann G Hahn
Nov 23, 2021
Ann G. Hahn September 9, 1936 - November 23, 2021 Ann G. Hahn passed away November 23, surrounded by family. As they reminisced together about old days on Bainbridge, Ann slipped quietly out of this life. Ann was born to Margaret (Ditter) and William Dills in Yakima, Washington. She and her family relocated to Bainbridge Island where she spent the...
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