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Anita Delores Bousu
Jan 4, 2022
On January 4, 2022, Anita Bousu met her beloved savior, Jesus, face to face. Anita came into the world on July 5, 1932, number thirteen of fourteen children. She told many stories about growing up in a large family; the good, the bad, and the ugly. After high school graduation, Anita made her way from her beloved Copper Country in...
Katherine Marie Mortell-Gaff
Jan 3, 2022
Katherine Marie Mortell - Gaff, 92, of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully on Monday, January 3, 2022. Born in Aberdeen, Washington she was the daughter of the late William E. and Katherine M. (Meese) Fickeisen. Katherine graduated high school in Washington and worked in the Insurance Industry as an Underwriter. In 1945, at the age of 16 Katherine married Robert...
James Eugene Brunelle
Jan 3, 2022
On Monday, January 3rd, 2022, James Eugene Brunelle, 86, passed away at ST. Michaels Medical Center in Silverdale, WA. James was born on June 16th, 1935, in Claremont, New Hampshire. James was the son of Leo Brunelle and Maude Bourdon. James was an accomplished Journalist/Broadcaster/Writer in the news industry. James was a resident of Bainbridge Island, WA for the past...
Richard R Albrecht
Dec 28, 2021
On Tuesday, December 28th, 2021, Richard R Albrecht, 89, passed away at Skyline nursing home in Seattle, WA. Richard was born on August 29th, 1932, in Albert City, Iowa. Richard was the son of Arnold Louis Albrecht and Catherine Boettcher. After receiving his doctorate degree, Richard became a dedicated lawyer/businessman in the law/aviation industry. Richard was a Seattle, WA resident...
Mark Allen Hudson
Dec 27, 2021
On Monday, December 27th, 2021, Mark Allen Hudson, 62, passed away in Bainbridge Island, WA. Mark was born on July 8th, 1959, in Sioux City, Iowa. Mark was the son of Richard Hamilton Hudson and Betty Jewel Pilgrim. After receiving his associate degree, Mark became a dedicated optician in the eye care industry. Mark was a resident of Bainbridge Island...
Gary Jay Isaacson
Dec 27, 2021
On Monday, December 27th, 2021, Gary Jay Isaacson, 72, passed away at St. Michaels Medical Center in Silverdale, WA. Gary was born on November 16th, 1949, in Des Moines, IA. After receiving his doctorate's degree, Gary went on to become a claims adjuster in the insurance business. Gary was a Bremerton, WA resident for over 5 years and will be...
Leroy James Knudson
Dec 25, 2021
On Saturday, December 25th, 2021, Leroy James Knudson, 62, passed away at St. Michaels Medical Center in Silverdale, WA. Leroy was born on July 21st, 1959, in Minneapolis, MN. Leroy was the son of Gary Knudson and Silvia Gunderson. Leroy was a dedicated truck driver in the transportation industry. Leroy will be missed by many including his partner, Faith Miller....
Mark William Rogge
Dec 24, 2021
On Friday, December 24th, 2021, Mark William Rogge, 56, passed away at St. Michaels Medical Center in Silverdale, WA. Mark was born on February 21st, 1965, in San Jose, CA. Mark was the son of Donald Paul Rogge and Judith Anne Bardsley. Mark was a Poulsbo, WA resident for the last three years and will be missed by many including...
Ragni Osterberg
Dec 22, 2021
Ragni Bernice Osterberg, born May 21, 1917, went home on December 22, 2021 after 104 years on this Earth. Born one of two girls in Tacoma, WA to Carl and Borchild Evensen, Ragni lived a tremendous life. The last 22 years she lived at the Norse Home in Seattle making many friends and participating in their activities including being a...
John Jay Streun
Dec 20, 2021
On Monday, December 20th, 2021, John Jay Streun, 54, passed away peacefully in Bremerton, WA. John was born on October 14th, 1967, in Bremerton, WA. John was the son of James Andrew Streun and Hazel Eleanora Stice. John spent many dedicated years as a mechanic in the handyman business. John was a lifelong Washington State resident and will be missed...
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...
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