Obituaries

May 7, 2019

Dorothea Mary Ross was born December 24, 1923, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, to John Ross and Mildred (Smith) Ross. She completed her bachelor’s degree (with honors) and her master’s degree at the University of British Columbia and her Ph.D. in psychology at Stanford University in 1962. Dorothea’s groundbreaking research career began when she arrived at Stanford University as a...

May 2, 2019

Xzeydan Eugene Thurston May 16 2017 to May 2 2019He was 35 inches tall, 31 pounds, had blonde hair and big blue eyes. He was a light, a fire, a joy. He was his Dad's shadow and his Mom's best friend. He is survived by one brother (8 months), one sister (6 years), and one sister yet to come; his...

Apr 29, 2019

Sandra Van Wyck Whalen, 84, of Santa Cruz, California, passed away Saturday April 29, 2019 after a brief stay at Wyatt House on Bainbridge Island. Born in Seattle, Washington she was the daughter of Laurence Armistead and Claire Esmund (Taft) Peters.A graduate of Bainbridge Island High School Class of 1953, Sandra continued her education at Stanford University where she earned...

Apr 29, 2019

Joe Joe age 50 Lived in Suquamish Washington Sunset, Monday April 29,2019 Born June 10,1968 in Auburn Washington to Geraldine Joe and Peter Joe.Joe was one with the biggest heart and always willing to help everyone especially his loved ones. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, beading, drawing native designs, any type of construction work, but most of all spending time with...

Apr 27, 2019

Bernice Mae Phillips, 91, of Silverdale, Washington passed away peacefully on Thursday April 27, 2019 at Clearbrook Inn. Born in Tacoma, she was the daughter of Helmer I. and Pearl (LaPlante) Wold.Additional information will be made available soon. Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home.

Apr 27, 2019

Rodney Dennis George, died peacefully at his home on Saturday April 27, 2019 after loosing his battle with cancer. He was born on March 29, 1950 in Bremerton Wa. To Marjorie Mohr (George). He attended North Kitsap and East Bremerton High school.Throughout his life he had been a fisherman, shellfish harvester and worked in forestry. He was an avid sports...

Apr 23, 2019

Steven Thomas Anderson of Suquamish, WA., passed away Tuesday April 23, 2019 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, WA. Born in Tucson, Arizona July 15, 1958, he was the son of Phillip Evan and Virginia Mary (Draa) Anderson and was 60 years of age.Additional information about Steven will be provided by the family shortly. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Apr 21, 2019

Our lovely wife and mother, Beatriz Martha GrigonI, passed away quietly at home on Easter Sunday, April 21, an ever so fitting day for the faithful Christian she was all of her life.Beatriz was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, one of six sisters and three brothers, all of whom have maintained strong family ties with their siblings, nieces, and nephews on...

Apr 18, 2019

Thomas Frederick Jennings, of Bainbridge Island passed away Thursday evening April 18, 2019. Born in Evanston, Illinois May 28, 1937 he was the son of Dr. W. Kenneth and Helen (Wilson) Jennings and was 81 years of age.The family will provide additional information soon. Arrangements are pending with and entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home.

Apr 15, 2019

George R. Stege III left us peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2019, at home in Bainbridge Island, WA, at the age of 88. He leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Evelyn Stege, son Tom and wife Kim, daughter Carol and husband Frank Mandell, grandchildren Katherine, Elizabeth, Ryan and Alex, and many nieces, nephews and close friends. He was preceded...

Apr 15, 2019

Edward W. Kleckner of Hansville, WA., passed away with his loving family at his side on Monday April 15, 2019. Born in Talladega, Alabama March 4, 1944, he was the son of Nolan and Eloris (Donner) Kleckner and was 75 years of age.Edward had a PH.D. in Physics and spent his career working as a Geophysicist. He also was an...

Apr 14, 2019

Anton "Tony" "Tonko" Oblack Born in Veli Rat, on the island of Dugi Otok, Croatia 10-11-1922 Anton passed away on Palm Sunday in the beloved home he built.  He left this earth held in the arms and hearts of his loving family. Anton was a survivor.  His life experiences were ones that books are written and movies made of.  Growing...

Apr 12, 2019

Darlene Kay Edwards of La Conner, WA. and formerly of Port Gamble passed away Friday April 12, 2019 at Harborview Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Bremerton, Washington October 16, 1958 she was the daughter of John II and Delores (Sullivan) George and was 60 years of age.Darlene was an avid gardener and would often times just go...

Apr 11, 2019

Nancy Walters Jensen of Bainbridge Island passed away peacefully Thursday April 11, 2019 at the Madrona House Assisted Living where she had been a resident for the past 4 years.Born in Peoria, Illinois April 13, 1936 she was the daughter of Kenneth and Elizabeth E. (Easterly) Walters and was 82 years of age.The family will provide additional information about Nancy...

Apr 11, 2019

Apr 11, 2019

Alfred Julius Brown of Bremerton, WA., passed away Thursday April 11, 2019 at Harrison Medical Center Bremerton after a lengthy illness. Born in Seattle, WA., August 28, 1945, he was the son of Herman Francis and Mary (Anderson) Brown and was 73 years of age.Arrangements are pending with Cook Family Funeral Home.

Apr 6, 2019

Adolah Mae Wright of Bainbridge Island passed away quietly on Saturday April 6, 2019 at Bainbridge Health and Rehabilitation Center on Bainbridge Island.Born in Baron, Oklahoma on March 22, 1924 she was the daughter of Francis and Martha (Rowden) Sloan and was 95 years of age. Adolah was employed as an Accounts Payable Supervisor for a University for many years...

Apr 4, 2019

Casey Ellsworth Nickel of Bremerton passed away unexpectedly on Thursday April 4, 2019. Born in Vallejo, California November 13, 1981, he is the loving son of Kurtis E. and Joanne Kathleen (Casey) Nickel and was 37 years of age.Additional information and service details will be updated by the family soon. Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home.

Apr 3, 2019

Robert C. Schneider of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away Wednesday morning surrounded by his loving family. Born January 11, 1928, in Seattle, he was the son of John H. and Sarah (Kettering) Schneider and was 91 years of age.Additional information will be provided by his family shortly. Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home.

Apr 2, 2019

Brenda Kay Mirkovich, 63, of Bainbridge Island, passed away on April 2, 2019. Born in Snohomish, WA on November 28, 1955, she was the daughter of Elizabeth Van Bebber and the late Truman Van Bebber. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 35 years, Martin Mirkovich. She is also survived by her brother Charles Van Bebber (Susan), sister...