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Norman Carter Ostling
Sep 13, 2020
Norman Carter Ostling, beloved husband of Eileen McSherry, father of Bjorn and Erik Ostling, grandfather of Ethan and Astrid Ostling, and father-in-law of Nicole Suchey, died on September 13, 2020, at Saint Michael’s Hospital in Bremerton Washington. Norm graduated with a B.S. in General Science from Oregon State University, followed by service in the Army in Washington, D.C. as a...
Michael R. Purdy
Sep 13, 2020
Michael L. Purdy, 76, of Bremerton, Washington passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the Bremerton Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bremerton. Born in Seattle, WA., he worked as a Painter for many years before retiring. Michael is survived by his son Christopher Carmichael. Arrangements are pending with Cook family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
Richard W. Myers
Sep 10, 2020
Richard W. Myers, 77, of Bainbridge Island,Wa., left this world for his next adventure on Thursday September 10, 2020 surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Lancaster, Pa., he was the son of John F. and Pauline G. (Gemmill) Myers. Richard earned his Juris Doctrate Degree and later opened a successful Law Practice in Las Vegas where he practiced law...
Susan Frances Sheets
Sep 10, 2020
Susan Frances Sheets, 78,of Poulsbo, Washington passed away surrounded by her loving children on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Born in Chicago, Illinois she was the daughter of Frank Joseph and Esther Irene ( Laiho) Schneeweiss. Susan's family will provide more information soon. Arrangements are entrusted to the Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
Ray W. Peacoe
Sep 9, 2020
Ray W. Peacoe, resident of Bainbridge Island, WA, for 30 years, was born on March 17, 1942 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He met his wife Janet in 1961 at Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA. His first career was as a middle school biology teacher, and while he spent most of his working years as a human...
William G. Crane
Sep 8, 2020
Dr. William G Crane passed on September 8, 2020 in his home on Bainbridge Island surrounded by loved ones. Bill was born in Newark, New Jersey on April 25 ,1942. He was a devoted husband to Bettyanne, married for 56 years and together 60 years. Together they had six beautiful children Colleen, Billy, Tommy, Heather, Jon, and Meghan. Grandfather to...
Jake Douglas Robinson
Sep 5, 2020
On Saturday September 5th Jake Robinson lost his life in a tragic mountaineering accident near Kololo Peak in the Glacier Peak Wilderness. He was born and raised on Bainbridge Island. After graduating from BHS he attended the University of Washington where he received a degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. At the time of his death Jake was working...
Jill Ann Bang-Knudsen
Sep 5, 2020
Jill Bang-Knudsen (January 20, 1942 Tillamook, Oregon -September 5, 2020 Bainbridge Island, Washington) Daughter of John William Morrison and Marjorie Chloe Bayless dairy farmers in Tillamook, Oregon. Married Peter Bang-Knudsen August 16 1964 in Ashland, Oregon. Mother of Peter Bang-Knudsen Jr, Paul A. Bang-Knudsen, Jacob J. Bang-Knudsen. Jill graduated from Talent High School, Talent, Oregon where she was Student Body...
Jack Redford Demonnin
Sep 2, 2020
Jack Redford Demonnin, Jr., 77, of Brinnon passed away quietly on Wednesday September 2, 2020 at Jefferson County Health Care in Port Townsend. Born in Seattle, Washington he was the son of Jack R.Sr., and Hazel (Bierbrauer) Demonnin. After graduating from high school, Jack was employed as a Newspaper Pressman until his retirement. Jack also loved cars and together with...
Jean Rollin Sherrard
Aug 30, 2020
Jean Rollin Sherrard April 29, 1933 – August 30, 2020 Jean Rollin Sherrard, 87, of Poulsbo, Washington, passed away on August 30th. He passed away peacefully while surrounded by family. Jean was preceded in death by his mother, Marian Althea Sherrard; his father, Jean Howard Sherrard; his brother, Donald Sherrard; and by his wife, Alyce Lillian (Larson) Sherrard. He is...
Dustin Joshua Kirk
Aug 24, 2020
August 24, 2020 the world lost a great man. He was born on October 2nd 1991. Dustin was a selfless, adventurous, loving man. He is survived by his parents, Connie Smalley, Robert and Arlene Kirk, along with his best friend and Brother Adam Kirk and Adam’s spouse Maggie (Nester) Kirk who was like a sister to him, his younger adopted...
Allan Wayne Wilkins
Aug 19, 2020
On Wednesday, August 19th, 2020, Allan Wayne Wilkins, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 79. Allan was born in 1941 in Richmond, CA to Wayne and Betty Wilkins. He joined the Navy at age 18 and while attending nuculear power school in Idaho Falls, ID, he met the love of his life, Leila...
Derek Tetlow
Aug 17, 2020
Derek Tetlow was a man of kindness, intelligence and an admirer of all things mechanical. He was born in Manchester, England, to his parents, Sidney and Edith. Derek had one brother, Sidney, who was his best friend. Derek excelled in mathematics and thus received a full-ride scholarship to Birmingham University. Upon graduation with a degree in mechanical engineering, Derek began...
Kazuko Sakai Nakao
Aug 17, 2020
KAZUKO (KAY) SAKAI NAKAO OBITUARY Kay Nakao passed away peacefully on August 17, 2020 at 100 years of age. With her on her last day were several members of her family, for which we are grateful. Kay was born in Seattle on December 13, 1919 and was the eldest child of Sonoji and Yoshiko Sakai. She had five siblings, Toshio...
Cassie Gleckler
Aug 13, 2020
The island, and the whole world, lost a woman of great strength and great kindness on August 13th when Cassie Gleckler died peacefully at home from cancer at the age of 63. Cassie was born in Denver Colorado in 1957 and spent most of her childhood in northeast Pennsylvania, graduating from Penn State with a BA then went to the...
Anne L Tilly
Aug 12, 2020
ANNE TILLY MEMORIAM Up until she passed away at the age 104 3/4, Anne Lindberry Petersen Tilly woke up every morning with her face toward the sunshine or rain—it didn’t matter—and exclaimed how beautiful the day was. She then got busy knitting scarves, painting greeting cards for her friends and drinking coffee. She often wore one of the t-shirts awarded...
Clifford Lawrence Weinberger
Aug 8, 2020
Clifford Lawrence Weinberger, 70, died on August 8, 2020. Cliff would appreciate the fact that the date was 08/08/2020 as all his life he loved looking for synchronicities and patterns in numbers. Cliff was born on February 15, 1950 on Long Island, New York. He was the second child of Doris and Irving Weinberger. The young family of four moved...
Hanne Bounds
Aug 4, 2020
Hanne Bounds, 73, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away peacefully with her loving husband and daughter at her side on Tuesday August 4, 2020. Born in Herning, Denmark, she was the daughter of Freda and Elsa (Kristiansen) Skorborg. Hanne was employed for many years as a Corporate Cash Manager, first in the Cellular Telephone Industry and later working in the...
Eric William Rose
Aug 2, 2020
March 6, 1992 – August 2, 2020 Eric William Rose, 28, of Poulsbo, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2020. Born in Yakima, Eric was the son of Keith and Heidi Rose. He grew up in Issaquah and graduated from Issaquah High School in 2010. His career as a chef led him to work in restaurants and hospitality services...
Toni Henry
Jul 31, 2020
Toni Lee (Laes) Henry (1945-2020) Toni was a remarkable woman who was loved by all who were blessed to know her. She passed away peacefully at home on July 31st after a valiant battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born in Bremerton, WA on March 27, 1945, she graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1963 and was married in 1967. She was...
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