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Richard Marvin Douglass
Nov 29, 2019
Richard Marvin Douglass, 89, of Port Orchard, WA., passed away quietly Friday November 29, 2019 at the Washington State Veterans Home in Port Orchard. Born in Stevenson, WA., June 26, 1930, he was the son of the late Albert and Emma (Sweeney) Douglass. Richard graduated from high school in Stevenson after which he joined the United States Navy serving his...
Larne Adkins
Nov 27, 2019
Larne Adkins, 97, of Bainbridge Island passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 27, 2019. Born July 15, 1922 in Windsor, England, she was the daughter of John and Alice (Quelch) Brabner. Additional information will be provided by the family shortly. Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island.
Elizabeth "Betsy" Lawrence
Nov 27, 2019
Elizabeth (Betsy) W. Lawrence August 17, 1925 - November 27, 2019 Betsy was born on August 17, 1925 in Seattle, Washington, to Elizabeth Bayley Willis and Cecil D. Willis. Betsy was the second of four daughters, Mary (Willis) Randlett, Betsy, Priscilla "Petie" (Willis) Baldwin and Pamela (Willis) Price. Betsy's parents divorced in 1937 and her mother traveled the world collecting...
Hannah (Melisse) Olson
Nov 26, 2019
Hannah (Melisse) Olson, 98, a longtime Bainbridge Island resident passed away peacefully in her favorite chair surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday November 26, 2019. Born in Whitefish, Montana, she was the daughter of Daniel Edward and Besse (Mattix) Cannon. Hannah was preceded in death by her beloved husband Allen Lester Olson in 2013 and her loving son Allan...
Lynn Emil Divelbess
Nov 22, 2019
Lynn Emil Divelbess, 75, of Bainbridge Island passed away unexpectedly on Friday November 22, 2019 while with his loving family. Born February 9, 1944 in National City, California he was the son of Louis Daniel and Rose (Gieszl)Divelbess. Additional information will be provided by Lynn's family shortly. Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home.
Mary Gauss Corbin
Nov 16, 2019
Mary Gauss Corbin, 99, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away quietly with her children at her side on Saturday November 16, 2019 at the Wyatt House on Bainbridge. Born September 18, 1920 in Akron, Ohio she was the daughter of Henry and Myrtle (Leisk) Gauss. Mary graduated from the University of Idaho with a business degree, and more importantly was...
Thomas Edward Anderson
Nov 15, 2019
Thomas Edward Anderson, 70, of Ocean Shores, WA., passed away Friday November 15, 2019 in Belfair surrounded by his loving family. Born April 14, 1949 in Seattle, WA., he was the son of Edward Thomas and Emma Emilia (Klavin) Anderson. Thomas graduated high school locally and then entered the United States Coast Guard where he served honorably. After his discharge,...
William Thomas Ray
Nov 14, 2019
William Thomas Ray, 93, of Bremerton, WA., passed away peacefully on Thursday November 14, 2019 at The Ridge in Silverdale, WA. Born September 28, 1926 in Chapel Hill, NC., he was the son of William Oscar and Maggie (Woods) Ray. A United States Air Force Veteran, William also earned two Bachelor Degree's and would later be employed as a Flight...
Shirley C. Poggi
Nov 14, 2019
Shirley C. Poggi, 89, a longtime resident of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away peacefully with her loving husband at her side on Thursday November 14, 2019. Born July 11, 1930 in Seattle, she was the daughter of Wells and Janet (Cairns) Claussen. Shirley graduated from college with a Bachelors degree which she would put to work as co owner of...
Beatrice Hodges
Nov 11, 2019
Beatrice Hodges, 83, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away Monday November 11, 2019 peacefully with her family at her side. Born July 14, 1936 she was the daughter of Stanley and Katherine (Ilkiw) Gajewski. Beatrice graduated from college earning a Master's Degree which she would put to good use as a Real Estate Agent and investor for many years. Services...
John Baker Morris
Nov 11, 2019
John Baker Morris,Jr., 76, of South Bend, Indiana passed away suddenly on Monday November 11, 2019 while visiting family in Kitsap County. Born in Forest City, Arkansas March 19, 1943 he was the son of the late John Baker, Sr., an Mildred Magdalene (Scott) Morris. A United States Armed Forces Veteran, John worked as a Machinist for South Bend Control...
Richard L. Eliason
Nov 8, 2019
Richard Leon Eliason, 68, of Poulsbo, WA., passed away on Friday November 8, 2019 at Bainbridge Island Rehabilitation Center. Born August 24, 1951 on Bainbridge, he was the son of Evert and Frances (Foss) Eliason. After graduating from high school, Richard continued his education earning a Bachelors Degree. After graduating college, Richard worked as an Accountant for a local construction...
Joe Erval Ives
Nov 4, 2019
Joe Erval Ives, 72, of Kingston, WA., passed away peacefully early Monday morning the 4th of November. Born in Bremerton, he was the son of Joseph Cornelius and Geneva Vivian (Jones) Ives and was a lifelong resident of Little Boston, WA. Joe completed his high school education and followed that with learning the art of TV and small Radio Repair...
Albert Morrow
Nov 2, 2019
Albert Morrow, 85, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away Saturday November 2, 2019 at The Arbor at Bremerton. Born July 10, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Harry and Rebecca (Millman) Rosenblum.Additional information will be provided by Albert's family shortly. Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island.
Ann Stengal
Oct 31, 2019
Ann Stengal, 99, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away quietly Thursday October 31, 2019 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton. Arrangements are pending with and entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.
Pernell Tyus
Oct 30, 2019
As of October 30, 2019, accomplished cinematographer Pernell Tyus, is no longer baking wonderful cakes, smoking cigars, cruising, gardening, cheering for the Seahawks, rescuing dogs, or greeting old and new friends with a big hug. The second of seven children born to Birl and Beatrice Tyus, Pernell arrived in 1942 in Verbena, AL prior to the family moving to Inkster,...
Ronald Keilbart
Oct 30, 2019
Ronald Fred Keilbart, born January 20, 1936 in Enid Oklahoma on the dining room table at his grandpa's farm. He was proud of being an Okie. His family moved to Southern California for most of his young life. He married Jean Nielsen and spent the next 20 years in Redding California, the first 10 as a fire fighter for the...
Connie Jean Bickerton
Oct 30, 2019
Connie Jean Bickerton March 28, 1961- October 30, 2019 Connie was born in Seattle on March 28, 1961, and passed away October 30, 2019. She lived on Bainbridge Island most of her life, graduating from Bainbridge High School in 1979 and Western Washington University in 1985 with a business degree. After college, she worked for 29 years for MCI/ Verizon...
Phyllis L. Middleton
Oct 30, 2019
Phyllis L. Middleton, 82, of Sequim passed away peacefully Wednesday evening October 30, 2019 at Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles, WA. Born December 7, 1936 in Tillamook, Oregon, she was the daughter of Harold and Goldie (Cook) Fogg. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband Ruben "Earl" Middleton of Sequim and her beloved Son Gary Stewart of Poulsbo.Additional information...
Simon Vanderlee
Oct 20, 2019
Simon Vanderlee, 89, of Bainbridge Island passed away Sunday October 20, 2019 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton. Born March 6, 1930 in Delft, Holland he was the son of the late Arie and Jaapje (Vandenberg) Vanderlee.Simon earned his Bachelors Degree and later owned and operated a Marine Engineering Company.A graveside service will be held on Tuesday October 29, 2019...
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