Obituaries

Jun 26, 2019

Nadine Andresen Benson12-10-33 - 6-26-19Nadine was advertising executive, wife, mom, grandma and friend. Born in Tacoma on December 10, 1933 to Norwegian immigrants Asta and Carl Andresen, she lived all of her life in Pierce and Kitsap counties. She studied journalism at Pacific Lutheran University and University of Puget Sound, where she met her first husband. They had two children...

Jun 22, 2019

Charlotte Elizabeth Powers Paine, 99, of Bainbridge Island, Washington passed away peacefully on Saturday June 22, 2019 at Swedish Medical Center First Hill in Seattle. Born in Buffalo, NY on August 13, 1919, she was the daughter of William H. and Sally Howell (Mulligan) Powers. Additional information about Charlotte will be provided by her family shortly. Arrangements are entrusted to...

Jun 19, 2019

James Marcus "Jim" Wiggs, Sr., 94, of Bainbridge Island passed away Wednesday June 19, 2019 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton with his loving son Jay at his side. Jim was born in 1925 in Ripley, MS,; he was the son of Keith and Jesse (Childers) Wiggs. He grew up in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Alamo Heights High...

Jun 15, 2019

Donald Corydon Hulbert, 93, of Bainbridge Island passed away Saturday June 15, 2019 at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. Born February 23, 1926 in West Haven, Connecticut he was the son of Ernest Ellerd and Grace Elizabeth (Anderson) Hulbert.Additional information will be provided by the family shortly. Donald's Inurnment will be made at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Columbarium on...

Jun 15, 2019

Randall Trent Ikerd,50, of Poulsbo passed away Saturday June 15, 2019. Born in Olympia, June 25, 1968, he was the son of Keith Glenham and Morgan (McBride) Ikerd. Additional information about Randall will be provided by his family shortly. Arrangements are pending with and entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island.

Jun 13, 2019

Edith M. Schwartz 79 and a lifelong resident of Bremerton, WA., passed away peacefully on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Stafford Healthcare in Bremerton. She was born December 5, 1939 the daughter of Svend T. and Adda (Anderson) Jensen. Edith was employed by the US Government where she worked as an Administrative Assistant for many years.Additional information will be provided...

Jun 11, 2019

Sheryl Diane Snyder of Bainbridge Island passed away Tuesday June 11, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Virginia, Minnesota she was the daughter of David and Arlette (Crossland) Stewart.Additional information will be provided by the family. Arrangements are pending with and entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home.

Jun 11, 2019

Daniel Herbert Wenzlaff May 24, 1913 to June 11, 2019Dan passed away quietly on Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 at the age of 106 at the Brookdale Montclair Park of Poulsbo, Wa. On his 106th birthday he stated that "he might make 107 but he didn't think he would see 108". Dan was born in Yakima, Washington to Robert and Louise...

Jun 6, 2019

Jeanne Louise Hummel of Bainbridge Island, passed away Thursday June 6, 2019 with her loving sons at her side in the Madrona House on Bainbridge Island. Born in Okanogan, Washington June 3, 1933 she was the daughter of Eugene Darwin and Louise Bertha (Schild) Clough and was 86 years of age.Additional information will be provided by the family. Arrangements are...

Jun 4, 2019

Kirk Ian Mortensen, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 while asleep at a family cabin in British Columbia. Born in Seattle on January 20, 1942, he was the son of Hubert Bach Mortensen and Agnes Kirkness Mortensen. In 1958, the family moved to Bainbridge Island. There he completed high school and went on to the University of...

May 29, 2019

George Edensword-Breck was born on October 18, 1946 in Berkeley, California. A Graduate of Stanford University he later attended the University of Washington School of Law graduating in 1971. George was very active in the Seattle Senior Center and also in the "Education for All" Bill which was signed by Governor Evans.George practiced Law in both Seattle and Bainbridge Island...

May 28, 2019

May 26, 2019

Morrie passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at his home in the arms of his family. He was born on June 3, 1943, in San Francisco to Helen Nolta and Maurice Blossom. His given name, Maurlen, was a melding of the names Maurice and Helen, a creation of his mother's that he took quiet pleasure in.His mother brought...

May 24, 2019

Stanley Eugene Goodell - 97 Longtime Seattle, Queen Anne Hill resident, Stan passed away May 24, 2019 on Bainbridge Island, Washington.He was born September 9, 1922 in Brookings Oregon. Graduated Pasadena California High School in 1940 and Pasadena Junior College in 1942. He was a 1944 graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point New York. Stan served...

May 23, 2019

Jean Cesca of Port Ludlow passed away Thursday May 23, 2019 at the Harrison medical Center in Bremerton, WA. Born in San Gabriel, CA., December 27, 1930 she was the daughter of Samuel Elijah and Grace Catherine (James) Elliott and was 88 years of age.Additional information about Jean will be provided by her family soon.Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family...

May 22, 2019

Kathleen (Hull) Coulter passed peacefully in her Poulsbo home on the morning of May 22, 2019 at the age of 74. Her husband and oldest daughter were at her side. Kathy is survived by her loving husband Ron Coulter, her brother Bob (Lou) Hull, her three children, Kasey (Maui) Ritualo, Roni (Pat) Mahar and Scott (Ron) Coulter as well as...

May 21, 2019

Joyce Mildred Huddleston, a lifelong resident of Seattle, WA., passed away Tuesday May 21, 2019 at In Home Love Residential Care in Seattle. Born here on July 27, 1931 she was the daughter of Harley and Mary (Kranz) Huddleston and was 87 years of age.Joyce attended school locally and after her graduation worked in a Cafeteria Style Food Service establishment...

May 20, 2019

G. Ruth Wiley of Bainbridge Island passed away Monday May 20, 2019 at the Madrona House on Bainbridge. Born in Reedpoint, Montana August 8, 1921 she was the daughter of Earl Peter and Myrtle Lillie (Rose) Askwig and was 96 years of age.Arrangements are pending with and entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home.

May 16, 2019

Christine Mary Coyne, 72, passed away on May 16, 2019 with her two children present. She was born on November 9, 1946 in Shelton, Washington, to the late William Coyne and late Mildred Connolly. She attended the University of Washington as an undergraduate and worked as a Registered Nurse in the Seattle Area. She moved to Bainbridge Island while married...

May 16, 2019

Marvin John Myrick of Bainbridge Island passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday May 16, 2019. Born February 4, 1926 in Gregory, South Dakota he was the son of Joe and Opal (Graham) Myrick and was 93 years of age.Marvin served his country during WWII joining the US Navy shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor and leaving...