Obituaries

Jul 27, 2020

Richard Donald Valencia, 91, of Bainbridge Island, Wa., passed away peacefully on Monday July 27, 2020 with his beloved family surrounding him. Born in Los Angeles, California he was the son of George and Frances (Hernandez) Valencia. A United States Veteran, Richard would later be employed in the Banking Industry where he would work his way to Vice President of...

Jul 27, 2020

Martha Moore Maxwell Tipps (December 28, 1915-July 27, 2020) Our beloved Mother, Martha Moore Maxwell Tipps, was an amazing woman who was admired and loved by all those who were fortunate to have known her. She passed away quietly on July 27, 2020 after 104 years of a talented and enthusiastic life. She graduated as Valedictorian from her Palco, Kansas...

Jul 24, 2020

Becky L. Charles-Dovre, 33, of Kingston, Washington passed away suddenly on Friday July 24, 2020. Born in Bremerton, she was the daughter of Penny Louise Purser and Delbert Charles, Sr. Becky was a graduate of North Kitsap High School. After graduation she went to work first as a house keeper for the Point Casino after which she worked as a...

Jul 24, 2020

Joyce Charlene Fuller, 86, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away on Friday July 24, 2020 at St. Michael's Medical Center (formerley Harrison Medical Center) in Bremerton. Born in Portland, Oregon she was the daughter of Charles Pasquale and Eva Marie (Figini) Fontana. Joyce was employed by the Federal Government where she worked in various Clerical Positions. Arrangements are entrusted to...

Jul 22, 2020

William James Mackley passed away July 22, 2020 of Stage IV bladder cancer at his Bremerton, WA home surrounded by the love of his wife and children. Bill was born in 1944 to Bertha and Elmer Mackley. He grew up in Arco, Idaho swimming in the canal, teasing his mom and sisters, exploring the landscape, and occasionally getting into mischief...

Jul 19, 2020

Alan Williamson passed away on July 19, 2020 in his Bainbridge Island home with his family by his side. Al is survived by his wife, three children, two grandchildren and one first-rate fishing boat. Known for his humor, creativity, infectious smile and insatiable appetite for all things seafood, Al, aka "Big Al", aka "Where there's a Will there's a way",...

Jul 19, 2020

Shirley Noedel, 82, of Bainbridge Island, Washington passed away peacefully on Sunday July 19, 2020 with her loving husband and sons at her side. Born in St. Louis, Missouri she was the daughter of the ate Glenn and Margaret (Provart) Dreppard. Additional information about Shirley will be provided by her family. Arrangements are entrusted to the Cook Family Funeral Home...

Jul 18, 2020

On July 18th 2020, we said a tearful goodbye to our father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, William (Bill) Harrison Blaylock. Dad was born on November 17, 1932 in Ventura, California to John Clayton and Elberta Ruth Blaylock. He was the youngest of five children, Robert, Donald, June and Dorothy who all predeceased him. Dad served time in the Navy...

Jul 18, 2020

Nicholas John Marshall, 79, of Bainbridge Island, Washington passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Born in Medford, Oregon he was the son of Joseph Roland and Elizabeth Emma (Ritchson) Marshall. A US Armed Forces Veteran, Nicholas spent his career in the printing business. He also had a passion for boats and boating, surrounding himself with boats of every...

Jul 17, 2020

Shawnene Kelley Simmons, 41, of Kingston passed away on Friday July 17, 2020 at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. Born in Centralia, Washington she was the daughter of Michael Wayne Simmons, Jr. and Francine (Jones) Simmons. A proud member of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, Shawnene worked as a Family Service Assistant for Childcare, early learning and...

Jul 17, 2020

Jul 17, 2020

Karen M. Edensword-Breck, 82, of Bainbridge Island, Washington passed away unexpectedley on Friday July 17, 2020. Born in Washington State she was the daughter of the late John Svante Edensword and Mildred (Hanson) Edensword. Karen was a lifelong resident of the state spending the past several years on Bainbridge Island. Karen was employed as a secretary for her late husband...

Jul 13, 2020

William Harley Gibson, 79, of Poulsbo, Wa., passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2020, at the Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, Wa. Born in Chehalis, WA., he was the son of Asa and Rose (Fuller) Gibson. A US Navy Veteran, William spent a career as a Navy Diver for the Department of Defense. William is survived by his loving...

Jul 13, 2020

Jerry Lee "Hubba Hubba" Lawrence, 72, of Suquamish, Wa., passed away with his loving daughter at his side on Monday, July 13, 2020 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, WA. Born in Seattle, he was the son of Leanord and Elizabeth (Jackson) Lawrence. A proud member of the Suquamish Tribe, Jerry enjoyed being part of making his community better and...

Jul 12, 2020

Julia Brennan Bamburg May 6, 1924 – July 12, 2020 Julia (Judy) Brennan Bamburg and her twin sister, Mary Ellen Carlson, were born May 6, 1924, in Evanston, Illinois. Daughters of Albert F. Brennan and Julia Reyer Brennan, the twins grew up in Marshalltown, Iowa. Judy graduated from the University of Iowa in 1946 with a degree in textiles. She...

Jul 10, 2020

Dawn Lois Jones, 37, a proud Port Gamble S'Klallam tribal member of Little Boston WA passed away suddenly after a horrible car accident on July 10th, 2020. Her family is shocked and deeply saddened by her passing. Dawn was born on April 15th, 1983 just two minutes after her twin brother William "Billy" Jones III to Yvette & William Jones...

Jul 9, 2020

Susan Carol Ramsey, 78, of Sequim passed away comfortably with her sister and her best friend at her side on Thursday, July, 9, 2020. Born in Miami, Florida she was the daughter of Ben and Mildred (Haberman) Grossman. Susan attended college earning her Bachelors Degree. She later would work for many years in the transportation business as a Taxi Driver....

Jul 6, 2020

Terrea Dodge O’Rand Zumeta (12/5/1950 to 7/6/2020) passed away near Seattle, WA surrounded by her children following a brief illness. She grew up in Rancho Santa Fe, CA and attended San Diego State University where she earned her BS in Nursing in 1974. Terrea lived and worked in Berkeley, Vancouver (British Columbia), Los Angeles, and the Seattle area throughout her...

Jul 5, 2020

Eric James Johnsen, 67, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away quietly with his loving wife Kathy at his side on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Born in Bremerton, Wa., he was the son of Harry L. and Kathleen (Stevens) Johnsen. Services and interment will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to the Cook Family Funeral HHoe of Binbridge Island, WA.

Jul 5, 2020

Megan Tyree Anderson, 22, of Bainbridge Island, Washington passed away unexpectedly on Sunday July 5, 2020. Born in Manchester, England she was the beloved daughter of Robert A. and Emma J. (Mabon) Anderson. Megan was known as a caring and loving person. She enjoyed being on the water and was very proud of her father's career in the Navy. Because...