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Susan Kay Camacho
Mar 8, 2025
Susan K. Camacho (Minder) was born February 5, 1958, in Bremerton, WA. She passed away on March 8, 2025, at St. Michael’s Hospital in Silverdale, WA; she was 66 years old.
Susan was one of seven children born to James and Carolyn Minder. Susan and the other children grew up on Minder Road in Poulsbo, WA. Susan was a 1977 graduate...
Catherine Ann Ahl
Mar 7, 2025
Catherine Ahl, 80, of Poulsbo, Washington, passed away on March 7, 2025. A tireless advocate for education, Catherine will be remembered for her strong voice, passion, humor, and keen intellect, and above all, her unwavering commitment to public education.
Catherine was born and raised in Crystal City, Missouri, graduated from Mississippi State College for Women, taught physical education for a year...
Sharon Rae Carter
Mar 6, 2025
Sharon passed away March 6, 2025.
She was born June 9, 1944 to Anne Ruth Strobeck and George David Strobeck, Sr.
Sharon graduated in 1962 from Bainbridge High School.
She married her current husband Robert on August 20, 1988, and was previously married to Morris Komedal.
Sharon’s interests included serving as a cheerleader during high school, studying ballet, and she advanced to leadership roles...
Doug Peterman
Mar 4, 2025
Doug Peterman was born on September 1st, 1964, and passed away peacefully in his home on March 4th, 2025. Doug was a teacher throughout his life and had a passion for education. The students he taught, the friends he loved, and his family will miss him dearly.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral...
Carolyn Rowse West
Mar 4, 2025
Carolyn “Carrie” Rowse West died peacefully at home on Bainbridge Island, Washington on March 4, 2025, supported by dear friends and family. She bravely lived with progressive supranuclear palsy for the last several years. Born on Jan. 3, 1950, she was the oldest of five, growing up on a farm in Townsend, MA. Carrie’s boundless energy and curiosity helped her...
Caroline Susan Stone
Mar 3, 2025
Caroline Susan Stone was born on February 6th, 1953, and passed away on March 3rd, 2025. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
David Melville Prongay
Feb 28, 2025
David was born on December 28, 1926, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where his childhood fascination with flight set the direction of his long and wonderful life.
A camp counselor and Eagle Scout, he was led by a steady sense of purpose to join the U.S. Navy as soon as he came of age, serving stateside at the end of World War...
Mary Lee Gross
Feb 28, 2025
Mary Lee Gross, nee Pettibone, age 84, passed away on February 28th, 2025. She was preceded by her brother George Pettibone, who passed away in 1972, and her husband Warren who we just lost in July. She is missed dearly by her family; her children Eric and Mary Catherine, their spouses Gloria and Joshua, and her grandchildren Aria and Liam.
Mary...
Buz Whiteley
Feb 24, 2025
Buz Whiteley (William H Whiteley Jr.) passed away February 24, 2025. He was born in Seattle, WA, March 12, 1927, to William and Mildred Whiteley. He had one older sister, Virginia, who passed away 13 days prior to his death. He attended Silverdale High School, which is where he started playing the trumpet…more about that later. In 1944, the Navy...
Gordon Sherwood Dupont
Feb 23, 2025
Gordon Sherwood Dupont was born on February 21st, 1983, and passed away on February 23rd, 2025.
He enjoyed his time playing sports and throwing a ball for River. " The best dog ever".
He spent his time working for the parks department and helping others in need. He was always jumping in to help others.
He loved traveling with his family and especially...
Marcia B. Walker
Feb 22, 2025
Marcia B. Walker was born on October 4th, 1935, and passed away on February 22nd, 2025. She spent her days teaching, changing the lives of many children, and being a homemaker. She will be deeply missed by all the lives she touched.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
René "Max"Marinoni
Feb 22, 2025
Max was born June 10, 1937, in Grenoble, France, to Marie and Giuseppe Marinoni, who met in Grenoble after immigrating from southern and northern Italy respectively. The middle of three children, Max was close with his older and younger brothers Robert and Gilbert, and shared many stories of growing up in a tiny two-room apartment in occupied France during WWII.
Max...
Ralph Edward Schulz
Feb 19, 2025
Ralph Edward Schulz was born on February 4th, 1928, and passed away in his home on February 19th, 2025. Working most of his life as a carpenter, he built incredibly beautiful homes and furniture items. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and beloved wife, Gladys.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family...
Ruben Earl Middleton
Feb 19, 2025
Ruben Earl Middleton was born on April 10th, 1935, and passed away in his home on February 19, 2025. He worked as a painter for most of his life in the maintenance industry. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island,...
Edna June Lewis
Feb 19, 2025
Edna June Lewis was born on October 4th, 1928, and passed away in her home on February 19th, 2025. Edna was a woman of determination, obtaining her Masters degree and going on to change the lives of many as a political activist. She achieved many accomplishments in her day and she will be deeply missed.
Additional information to be provided by...
Steven Brown
Feb 18, 2025
Steve worked for the Bainbridge Island School District driving a school bus for 20 years. He enjoyed working with kids. He grew up on Bainbridge Island Class of ‘73. Spent time in the Navy and was a Sergeant in the National Guard. He was a photographer and journalist.
He is survived by his daughter Sarah Brown, Coos Bay, OR, and sisters...
Dennis Lee South
Feb 15, 2025
Dennis Lee South was born on October 17th, 1937, and passed away in his home on February 15th, 2025. Dennis worked as a theater director in his days, changing the lives of all who viewed and participated in his art. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to...
Richard John Kinsman
Feb 15, 2025
Richard passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on February 15th.
Born and raised in Colon, Panama, Richard lived there with his family until the age of 14, when they moved to Seattle. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1952. After graduation, Richard enlisted in the Army, where he was stationed at Kagnew Station in Asmara, Eritrea/Ethiopia, a secret...
Ellen Louise Nibarger
Feb 10, 2025
Ellen Louise Nibarger was born November 27th, 1940 and passed away February 10th, 2025 at the age of 84. Ellen spent most of her life working in accounting as an accounts payable clerk. She will be deeply missed by her friends and family.
Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island,...
Richard Lewis Goff
Feb 10, 2025
Richard Lewis Goff passed away February 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home on Pleasant Beach on Bainbridge Island. Richard was born in 1938 to Dr. Willard and Barbara Goff. He grew up in Seattle with his two brothers and two sisters. He attended Franklin High School and spent his summers on Bainbridge with his extended family.
He...
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