Obituaries

Sep 19, 2019

June Breiland, of Poulsbo, died September 19, at Liberty Shores Assisted living in Poulsbo. She was born on May 15, 1925 in Seattle, the only daughter of Danish immigrants, and lived her entire life in Poulsbo. She attended Grade School at the Lincoln School, and graduated from the North Kitsap Union High School in the class of 1942. June attended...

Sep 18, 2019

Tina Velasquez, "Chyna", 47, of Seattle passed away quietly Wednesday September 18, 2019 at Swedish Cherry Hill Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Born in Seattle February 16, 1972 she was a lifelong resident of the City.Additional information will be provided by Tina's family shortly. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and Celebration of Life on Monday September 30, 2019...

Sep 17, 2019

Stacie K. Kvalvik, 73, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 17, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas November 11, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Carl Harold, Jr., and Amy Grace (Nelson) Anderson.Stacie was employed by the City of Seattle first as a 911 operator and later as a...

Sep 16, 2019

William Hale Hamilton, Jr., 89, of Poulsbo, WA., passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on Monday September 16, 2019. Born January 22, 1930 in Tacoma, WA., he was the son of the late William Hale, Sr., and Marjorie Ruth (Hayes) Hamilton. William served his country and was an honorably discharged Veteran, having served in two different branches...

Sep 11, 2019

Beverly Jeanne Johnson (Moe) of Bainbridge Island, Washington passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the age of 89. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Olga and Alfred Johnson. Beverly (Bev) was the youngest of 6 children and was raised by her mother in Rushford, Minnesota. She never knew her father who died of an infection when...

Sep 9, 2019

Russell Ian Opper, 73, of Bainbridge Island passed away with his loving family at his side on Monday, September 9, 2019. Born August 6, 1946 in Los Angeles, CA., he was the son of Robert Bernard and Lynne (Dektor) Opper. Additional information will be provided by Russell's family shortly.Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island.

Sep 8, 2019

Margaret Ann Samuelson Walker, aged 99, died at her home in Poulsbo, Washington, on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Daughters Laura Walker Mullins and Gail Walker Richmond, daughter-in-law Bonney Walker and grand-daughter Kelly Walker were with her in her final days. Margaret was pre-deceased by her husband, Allison Henry Walker of Hammond, IN.Margaret Ann was born on August 3, 1920 at...

Sep 7, 2019

Sharon Lee Reitan , 83, of Poulsbo and formerly of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away peacefully on Saturday September 7, 2019 at The Ridge Encore in Silverdale surrounded by her loving family. Born in Portland, Oregon May 19, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Richard G. and Solveig Elita (Ellingsen) Robinson.A Celebration of Life will be held on...

Sep 6, 2019

Vincent John Adams, 69, of Suquamish, WA., passed away Friday September 6, 2019 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton with his loving wife Nanette at his side. Born in Bremerton, WA., August 4, 1950, he was the son of David Jacob Adams and Rosemary Kathleen (Jackson) Adams.Vincent was employed as a Commercial Fisherman and was very proud of his Native...

Sep 4, 2019

Michael G. Cunningham, 79, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away Wednesday September 4, 2019 wife his loving family at his side at Multicare Medical Center in Auburn, WA.Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin November 14, 1939, he was the son of George Michael and Alice Veronica (Malady) Cunningham. Following high school, Michael attended University of Wisconsin Madison where he earned his Masters...

Sep 2, 2019

Sep 1, 2019

Robert F. "Bob" Jellicoe, 66, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away Sunday September 1, 2019. He was born to the late Harold Vincent and Betty Eileen (Ewald) Jellicoe February 4, 1953 on Bainbridge Island.During his lifetime Bob made many friendships along the way, serving the community he loved including eleven years with the Bainbridge Fire Department. He never met a...

Aug 31, 2019

Frank James Murphy, 85, of Silverdale, WA., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday August 31, 2019. Born in Peoria, Illinois he was the son of Francis Michael and Genevieve Catherine (Ryan) Murphy.Frank served his country in the United States Navy where he earned the rank of Commander before his retirement. Frank also worked as...

Aug 30, 2019

Garret Ihler, died peacefully at his home on Friday, August 30, in the arms of his family.  Garret was born November 4, 1939 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His parents were Gerald Ihler and Marjorie (Martin) Ihler. The Ihler family moved to Great Falls, Montana when he and his sister, Margie, were in grade school. Garret graduated from Great Falls High School...

Aug 28, 2019

Delilah Atwood, 68, of Bainbridge Island and formerly of the Queen Ann section of Seattle passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 28, 2019 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, Wa. Born in Sitka, Alaska she was the daughter of Tommy Joseph, Sr., and Rachel Janet (Johnson) Jimmy.After her graduation from high school, Delilah decided to further her education and attended...

Aug 22, 2019

Darden Hanson Burns was born on June 18, 1954 and grew up on the east coast living in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania; Riverside, Connecticut; and Concord,Massachusetts. She moved to the Seattle area in 1973 and to Bainbridge Island in 1984.Darden had a passionate interest in music from a very early age. She beganstudying the piano at the age of seven and playing...

Aug 18, 2019

CAPT Henry Grady Perkins, Jr. USN (Retired)Captain Henry "Grady" Perkins, Jr. died of heart failure on August 18. 2019 at the age of 78. He was battling lung disease for several years and was cared for by his loving family. He will be deeply missed. Grady was born in New Orleans, LA in 1940 and graduated with honors from Bay...

Aug 18, 2019

Virginia "Ginny" Gail (Jorgenson) Knittel, 64, of Belfair, Washington, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton, Washington surrounded by friends and family. Ginny was born to Janice Ann and George Kenneth "Ken" Jorgenson on July 31, 1955 in Olympia, WA. She was the first of four children to Ken and Jan. She attended Timberline High School...

Aug 16, 2019

Marian Frances Bockman, 88, of Bainbridge Island, Wa., passed away peacefully on Friday August 16, 2019 at her home surrounded by her closest family and friends. Born in Tilbury Ontario Canada February 23, 1928, she was the daughter of Frank and Susan (Huber) Scherle.Preceded in death by her loving husband Melton G. Bockman in January of this year she is...

Aug 15, 2019

Bear,72,of Kingston, Wa., passed away Thursday August 15, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at the Veterans Administration Puget Sound Medical Center in Seattle. Born in Bremerton, Wa., February 16, 1947, he was the son of Earl Finley and Floranco (Swink) Loneia. Bear was a well known active member of the Suquamish Tribe. A United States Navy Veteran, Bear went...