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Local Obituaries for Bainbridge Island, WA, Kitsap County and Surrounding Cities

Frederick S. Lockett

Frederick S. Lockett

Oct 18, 2024

Frederick S. Lockett, a dedicated environmental scientist, and cherished father, passed away on October 18, 2024, at a hospital in Silverdale. He was 81 years old. Born on December 20, 1942, in Austin, Texas, Frederick demonstrated an early passion for the natural world. He pursued this interest academically, earning a bachelor's degree that laid the foundation for his career in...

Georgia M. Figgins

Georgia M. Figgins

Oct 18, 2024

Georgia May Figgins (McCoubrey), born on August 31, 1942, in Seattle, WA, passed away at the age of 82 on October 18, 2024, in Bainbridge Island, WA. She fought a long and arduous battle against cancer. Georgia will be remembered for her loving spirit, energetic personality, and kind heart. She was deeply loved by many.

Georgia was a long-standing islander who...

Zosha L. Baldwin

Zosha L. Baldwin

Oct 15, 2024

Zosha L. Baldwin, born on December 27, 1957, in Tacoma, Washington, passed away on October 15, 2024, at a nursing home in Gig Harbor. Her legacy is marked by her unwavering devotion to nurturing and educating young minds as a preschool teacher, a career that she embraced with remarkable passion and dedication.

Additional information to be provided by the family shortly.Arrangements...

Janet E. Billenstein

Janet E. Billenstein

Oct 15, 2024

Janet E. Billenstein, born on June 4, 1946, in St. Albans, England passed away at her home after a long battle with cancer on October 15, 2024. She was a resident of Rolling Bay for twenty-seven years and many knew her and her many dogs, cats, chickens, and rabbits. She was an avid poster of news about anything related to...

Sidney A. Mais

Sidney A. Mais

Oct 15, 2024

Sidney A Mais died on October 15, 2024, at Madrona House on Bainbridge Island WA. Death was due to complications from Lewy Body Dementia. 

Sid was born in Manhattan Iowa, on November 17, 1952. He grew up in a farming family, the middle son with two brothers. His father grew up on Long Island NY, meeting Sid’s mother, an Iowa farm...

William D. Jones Sr.

William D. Jones Sr.

Oct 12, 2024

William D. Jones Sr., a cherished father and a beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on July 17, 1932, in Kingston, Washington, William lived a life filled with love, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to his family and country. William proudly served in the United States...

Kevin N. Gidney

Kevin N. Gidney

Oct 11, 2024

Kevin N. Gidney, a beloved husband and cherished friend, passed away on October 11, 2024, in a hospital in Silverdale. Born on April 26, 1956, in Atwater, California, Kevin's journey through life was shaped by his commitment to family, career, and community. After earning his bachelor’s degree from State, Kevin devoted many years of his life to the phone company....

Barbara M. Sims

Barbara M. Sims

Oct 5, 2024

Barbara M. Sims, a pillar of strength and grace, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024, at the Nursing Home in Silverdale, leaving behind a legacy enriched by determination and love. Born on February 13, 1932, in the charming town of Darrington, Washington, Barbara embraced life with an infectious spirit and an unwavering commitment to her passions. Throughout her life,...

Janelle P. Rucker

Janelle P. Rucker

Oct 3, 2024

Gig Harbor, Washington - Janelle Petty Rucker passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024, due to complications from COVID-19 and Alzheimer's Disease. Janelle was born in Andrews, Texas, on October 14, 1948, to William Wayne Petty and Lois Huff Petty. Janelle matriculated at West Texas State University, where she met Joe Raymond Rucker. The two married on December 21, 1969,...

Thomas L. Caps

Thomas L. Caps

Oct 2, 2024

Tom, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 98 on October 2, 2024. Born on September 15, 1926, in Evanston, Illinois, he was the eldest of three children of Joseph Edward Caps and Alberta Stevenson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his two younger sisters, Jackie and Nancy. Tom was a man...

Mary E. Bonnier

Mary E. Bonnier

Sep 30, 2024

Mary E. Bonnier, an esteemed artist whose creative spirit resonated across landscapes both seen and unseen, departed from this world on September 30, 2024, at her residence. Born on September 28, 1945, in the vibrant city of Portland, Oregon, Mary embodied the essence of the Pacific Northwest, drawing inspiration from its natural beauty and cultural dynamism throughout her storied life....

Patricia B. Rivero-Barrige

Patricia B. Rivero-Barrige

Sep 29, 2024

Patricia B. Rivero-Barrige, a nurturing spirit and devoted caregiver, passed away peacefully at her home on September 29, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Born on July 28, 1955, in the enchanting city of Arequipa, Peru, Patricia's journey through life was marked by her boundless dedication to nurturing the young and shaping futures. Patricia is survived by...

Dorothy E. Cole

Dorothy E. Cole

Sep 28, 2024

Dorothy E. Cole, a cherished educator and beloved soul, departed this life on September 28, 2024, at assisted living facility in Seattle, Washington Born on April 11, 1934, in vibrant city of Boston, Massachusetts, Dorothy's journey through life was marked by her unwavering dedication to the field of education—a vocation that she embraced with unparalleled zeal and commitment. Dorothy is...

Richard E. Snider

Richard E. Snider

Sep 26, 2024

Richard E. Snider, born on December 23, 1937, in Somerset, Ohio, passed away on September 26, 2024 at a care home in Port Orchard. He is remembered for his notable service as a Senior Chief in the United States Navy, dedicating many years of his life to protect and serve his country. A devoted family man, Richard is survived by...

Robert G. Woodman

Robert G. Woodman

Sep 25, 2024

On Wednesday, Sept 25, 2024, Bob Woodman passed away at the age of 93 due to advanced dementia and kidney failure.

Robert (Bob) Gordon Woodman was born on March 30, 1931, in his parents' home on Madison Way, Bainbridge Island, WA. As the youngest of three children of Ellen "Dolly" Woodman and Harold Woodman, Bob was affectionately known as "Babe" and...

Donna Poole

Donna Poole

Sep 25, 2024

Long-time Washington nurse Donna Poole passed away on September 25th following a brief illness.  Her family and friends were by her side in the days leading up to her passing.

Poole served as president of WSNA from 1985-1989. She was a founding member of the Association of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses and served on the board of the state nursing commission....

Joan M. Hornick

Joan M. Hornick

Sep 22, 2024

Joan was born September 24, 1963 to Anna and Bill Bowron. She grew up in Mount Vernon and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1981. She passed away September 22, 2024, after a long illness, at St. Michael's Hospital in Silverdale, Washington.As a child Joan was very artistic; at age 4 she began making beautiful drawings and at age...

Jeffrey M. Root

Jeffrey M. Root

Sep 22, 2024

Jeffrey M Root passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024.

Jeff lived an adventurous and full life. Raised in his early days in Florida, Georgia, and Connecticut, Jeff spent some of his most formative years living in Bombay, India. After graduating from High School in Tokyo, Japan, Jeff spent short periods in Pullman and Seattle before entering the Navy. Following his...

Rosemarie Veronika Rohrscheib

Rosemarie Veronika Rohrscheib

Sep 17, 2024

Rosemarie Veronika Rohrscheib, known as Keky to her family and Veronika or Rosie to her friends, was born January 12, 1941, in Krakow, Poland, and died peacefully at Franciscan Hospice House, University Place, Washington, September 17, 2024, surrounded by family.  Her early years were spent with her family in Germany before they relocated to the United States in 1948 to...

Patricia J. Spier

Patricia J. Spier

Sep 16, 2024

Patricia J. Spier, a luminary of the performing arts and devoted matriarch, peacefully departed this world on September 16, 2024, at a nursing home on the serene Bainbridge Island where she spent her final days. on August 6, 1925, in the picturesque of Seattle, Washington, Patricia's journey through life was marked by creativity, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to her...