Obituaries

May 17, 2021

William Donald Shields, 95, passed away on Monday, May 17th, 2021 at Northwoods Lodge in Silverdale, WA. William was born in Upland, PA on July 27th, 1925. William spent his career as an engineer in the nuclear submarine industry. He was a Bremerton resident for over 17 years. William's interment will be made in the Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, Washington....

May 13, 2021

THEODORE D. GEORGE beloved elder statesman of the S’Klallam and Suquamish Tribes passed peacefully from his Poulsbo home to his heavenly home, May 13, 2021. He was 92. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Karlene, his older brother Robert and his children: Kevin George, Kyle (Rose)George, Lisa (Tom) Brant, Randy (Shawna)George, Wayne (Joleen)George, JoeGeorge, Matt (Patty)Ho|mes, Andy...

May 13, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Reserve Member, A. Gary Ames. Mr. Ames joined the Reserve in 2015 and is survived by his wife Barbara, three adult children Eric, Megan, and Kent, six grandchildren, and his brother Bob. Arthur was a Bainbridge Island resident for over 15 years. A graveside service will be offered on...

May 8, 2021

To say that Elizabeth Park Luis lived a full life is perhaps an understatement. She packed a whole lot into her 92 years that ended on May 8, 2021, on Bainbridge Island, surrounded by her children. She came by her sense of adventure honestly, born to Bill and Alma Park, who had met while skating on a frozen lake in...

May 8, 2021

Susan Jantzen, 69, passed away on Saturday, May 8th, 2021 at Providence Reginal Medical Center in Everett. Susan was born in Buffalo, NY on September 2nd, 1951 to Eugene and Marion Jasieniecki. She had a master's degree and worked for many years in the sales and marketing industry. Susan was a Washington state resident for more than 5 years. Susan's...

May 7, 2021

Dianne Copass Zbinden of Bainbridge Island, WA died peacefully on Friday, May 7, 2021. She was born September 2, 1942 in Los Angeles, CA. Dianne’s early childhood was spent in Downey, CA and her teen years in Palm Springs where she was a dedicated student, star tennis player and enjoyed playing several musical instruments including piano, accordion and timpani. With...

May 7, 2021

The family of Joshua James Purser of Little Boston is saddened to announce that he passed away unexpectedly on May 07, 2021, at home. He was born February 13th, 1984 to Rozanne(Purser) Scheibner and Stacy Stan Callihoo, he was a beloved member of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe. Joshua was preceded in death by his great grandparents Rose (Wellman), Rudy...

May 7, 2021

William Green Burnett June 27, 1938 - May 7, 2021 William Green Burnett - Bill - met Jesus face to face on Friday, May 7th, surrounded by family in his Bainbridge Island home which he built and loved. He had lived victoriously with Parkinson’s for over twenty two years. He was a loving and generous husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather....

May 4, 2021

Nadine Alice Evinger, 85, of Poulsbo, WA., passed away quietly with her husband and son at her side on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Born in Grants Pass, Oregon she was the daughter of James Glenn and Edna Elizabeth (Putnam) McClellan. Nadine worked for many years as a registered nurse and is survived by her loving husband Loren and her beloved...

May 1, 2021

On May 1, 2021, Ian Morosoff, our beloved son and brother, passed away while serving as a paratrooper with the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vicenza, Italy, at the age of 19. Ian was born on September 3, 2001, and spent his early years in York, Maine before moving to the Seattle area at the age of 12. He attended Bainbridge...

May 1, 2021

May 1, 2021

Joyce A Smith, 81, passed away on Saturday, May 1st, 2021 at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle, WA. Joyce was born on August 2nd, 1939 in San Diego, CA to Winston and Lorraine Downs. She dedicated her life to helping others as she was a nurse in the healthcare industry. Joyce was a resident of Poulsbo, WA for more than...

Apr 27, 2021

Leland Thomas Jones, 70, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, Leland was born on May 15th, 1950 in Orlando, FL to Edward and Edith Jones. He earned a master's degree and was a public affairs director for the U.S. government. Leland was a Bainbridge Island resident for over 11 years. Arrangements are entrusted to the...

Apr 26, 2021

On Monday, April 26th, 2021 Irene Rogers Giordano, 94, passed away on Bainbridge Island, WA. Irene was born to Marchall and Lillian Rogers on January 22nd, 1927 in Worcester, MA. Irene was the owner of a dance studio. Arrangements are entrusted to the Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA

Apr 25, 2021

Mary Joan (Marijo) Dowling, 89, passed peacefully into eternity on April 25, 2021 with her family by her side in Poulsbo, Washington. Marijo was born November 3, 1931, in Chicago, IL to George and Margaret Gerding. She married in 1953, moved to California in 1965, retired in Prescott, Arizona in 1993 and moved to Poulsbo, WA in 2002 to be...

Apr 24, 2021

Sharon Nina Ruzumna (Bez) was born in Detroit, Michigan to Samuel and Pearl Bez. She was predeceased by her only sibling, Marilyn Cohon. Sharon attended the University of Michigan and was one of only a handful of trailblazing women who attended law school in the mid-1960s and graduated from UC Berkeley's Boalt Law School. She married Lawrence Ruzumna, and in...

Apr 23, 2021

In Loving Memory of Kathleen Renée Sears May 24, 1952-April 23, 2021 It is with immense sadness in our hearts that we share that our beloved Renée, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, and dear friend arrived in Heaven late April 23rd. We have no doubt that she was met by her beloved dogs, Willie and Maggie. Renée was born...

Apr 23, 2021

Life is like a landscape dotted with hills, mountains and valleys. Such is the backdrop of the life of a person who was so close and so special to me. Yesterday, after 68 years, he finally emerge from this maze and on to a glorious plain into the arms of his Creator. That person is my younger brother, Robert Falgui...

Apr 22, 2021

Frances Seman, mother of Kimberly Gawlik (Bainbridge Island) and the late Joseph Seman (Alexandria, VA), passed peacefully in her home at Montclair in Poulsbo on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Fran was born on January 11, 1934 in Duquesne, Pennsylvania to Susanna and Joseph Sikora. She was raised in a happy and loving family with seven siblings. She loved growing up...

Apr 22, 2021

Ron Coulter passed in his Poulsbo home on April 22, 2021 at the age of 80. His three children were at his side. For several weeks he anticipated his death, giving him time to say goodbye to friends and family. His sister flew in from North Dakota and he even had a party for his golfing buddies the day before...