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Martin Allen Godsil
Jul 8, 2018
Martin Allen Godsil, ESQ., a highly respected area attorney and well known World Class sailor passed away Sunday in Harrison Medical Center Bremerton following a brief illness. Born in Fairbanks, Alaska he was the son of the late Dennis William and Alice (Gamer) Godsil. Martin served his country during the Korean War and was a veteran of the United States...
Joseph Francis Mcgovern
Jul 8, 2018
Joseph Francis McGovern passed away Sunday July 8, 2018 in Bainbridge Island Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born May 14, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana he was the son of the late Edward and Mary (Schrader) McGovern and was 81 years of age.Joseph served his country and was a veteran of the United States Navy after which he spent his career in...
Diane C. Roza
Jul 7, 2018
Diane Consuela Roza passed away peacefully Saturday July 7, 2018 at the Olympic Alzheimer's Residence in Gig Harbor. Born in Seattle, WA., on July 9, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Felix "Joe" and Margaret (Rae/Duyungan) Mislang and was 76 years of age. Diane was a teacher in Catholic schools for many years, and Director of Religious Education...
Charles W Jefferson
Jul 6, 2018
Charles W. Jefferson, Jr.July 9, 1946 - July 6, 2018Charles has finally found peace. He made the crossing to join the ancestors on July 6th, 2018. One can only imagine the love and laughter at his reunion with his parents, Marjorie and Charles, his brother Upendo, sisters Eileen and Marilyn, daughter Denica, and many dear friends.Father, husband, son, brother, grandfather,...
Tamsin K. Mahnken
Jul 3, 2018
Tamsin Kirk Mahnken, or Tammi as she is best known and loved passed away Tuesday evening at her home and with her most cherished family at her side after a long and courageous battle. Born in Los Angeles on February 26, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Donald E. and Pereppa (Rich) Kirk and was 79 years of...
Donald Joseph Porter
Jul 1, 2018
Donald Joseph Porter of Bainbridge passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon. Born March 28, 1958 in Bellefonte, PA., he was the son of Joseph McAlevy and Helen Lorraine (Stotler) Porter and was 60 years of age. Don grew up in Tucson, attending John B. Wright Elementary School, Doolen Junior High School, and Catalina High School. He earned his bachelor's in industrial...
Catherine Claire Gace
Jun 29, 2018
Claire Gace 9th May 1941 - 29th June 2018Catherine Claire Gace, nee Elliott was born in Johannesburg, South Africa to an academic family. Her Grandmother Dr. Nellie Spilhaus was a leading suffragette and played a significant role in getting the women's vote in that country. Her great Uncle, Sir Thomas Muir wrote the definitive treatise on mathematical determinants. Her Uncle...
Melodie M. Marvel
Jun 22, 2018
Melodie M. Marvel passed away Friday June 22 in Harrison Medical Center with her loving family at her side and after a long illness. Born in Poulsbo, she was the daughter of Merle M. and Patricia A.(Urich) Strand. A lifelong resident of Kitsap County, Melodie attended High School locally after which she went to work as a commercial fisherwoman. Melodie...
Ruth Wender
Jun 19, 2018
Ruth Wender passed away June 19th at Liberty Shores Senior Living in Poulsbo, Washington. Ruth was born in May of 1919 in Laurel, Mississippi to Sol and Bessie Wisenberg, the second of five children. From an early age Ruth had a great love of reading as well as writing which she would continue to pursue throughout her life. She was...
Marguerite Palma Freeman
Jun 18, 2018
Early Monday morning, Marguerite Freeman passed away peacefully at the Madrona House on Bainbridge Island. Marge radiated faith and love. She touched so many with her smile and positive attitude. In preparation for the next life, in perfect cursive, she shared this with her family: "Take care for God has called me home; To each of you whom I love,...
Thomas Allen
Jun 17, 2018
Thomas Allen passed away suddenly Sunday June 17, 2018 in the Harborview Medical Center, Seattle. Arrangements are pending with Cook Family Funeral Home.
Jacque M. Hovey
Jun 16, 2018
Jacque M. Hovey passed away Saturday evening at The Wyatt House on Bainbridge Island. Born in Wenatchee, WA on February 4, 1925 she was the daughter of the late John and Ida (Vetter) Mulloy and was 93 years of age. Jacque is survived by her nephew Richard Deline of Suquamish, WA. Services and interment will be private. Arrangements are entrusted...
Thomas C. Tompkins
Jun 13, 2018
Thomas C. Tompkins passed away peacefully on June I3, 2018, with the love of his life, Patty, at his side. He was born in Detroit, MI, on June 19, 1936 to parents Marjorie and Leonard Tompkins. When Tom was Just 2 weeks old, he became one of the nation's youngest airplane passengers when his parents took him on a flight.His...
Renee R. Gustafson
Jun 12, 2018
Renee Reinhardt Gustafson died June 12, 2018 on Bainbridge Island with her daughter at her side. She was 89 years old.Renee was born in Walla Walla, WA in 1929 to Meta Anna Grosgebauer Reinhardt and Louie Lane Reinhardt. She grew up in various Eastern Washington towns including Spokane and Cheney. While working as a telephone operator she met and married...
Elizabeth Mae Puckett
Jun 8, 2018
Elizabeth Mae Puckett passed away Friday June 8, 2018 in Suquamish surrounded by her loving family. Born February 20, 1928 in Bremerton, WA. she was 90 years of age and was the daughter of the late Alexander and Violet (Bagley) Napoleon. She attended the local Schools and later would meet and marry the love of her life leading her on...
David E. Rudesill
Jun 6, 2018
David Eugene Rudesill passed away peacefully at home on Bainbridge Island June 6, 2018 with his wife and sisters by his side. He was a man of many talents and will be missed by many.David was born December 3, 1948. He grew up in Fargo, North Dakota, a place he often said that if you folded the map of the...
Anne Vandervelde Stern
Jun 1, 2018
Anne grew up on Bainbridge Island, attending Wilkes, Odyssey Multiage Program, West Sound Academy and Eagle Harbor High school. She was devoted to her friends and family, her work, exploring the world, and her beloved pets. Anne passed away June 1, 2018, at the age of 25, in an accident while traveling abroad. Anne's fearlessness and infectious sense of fun...
Edward Dean Hansmeyer
May 28, 2018
Edward Dean Hansmeyer of Port Orchard passed away Monday May 28, 2018 at Harrison Medical Center Bremerton, WA. Born in Canton, Illinois he was the son of the late Harold Dean and Ora Elizabeth (Sexton) Hansmeyer. After graduating from High School, Edward entered the United States Air Force honorably serving his country for 4 years. After leaving the Military, Edward...
Kim Diane Koenig
May 28, 2018
Kim Diane Koenig passed away peacefully Thursday May 28, 2018 on Bainbridge Island. Born in Tucson, Arizona Kim was the daughter of Dorothy (Laurenti) and the late Ronald Koenig. Kim grew up in Tucson and later attended Law School after which she spent many years practicing as a Criminal Defense Attorney. Services are pending and additional information will follow. Arrangements...
James Edmond Algers
May 26, 2018
James Edmond Algers passed away Tuesday May 26, 2018 at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle. Born in Pasadena, California on October 7, 1939 he was the son of the late James Parker and Geneva (Markolf) Algers and was 79 years of age. Services and interment will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home.
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