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

William Maier

William Maier

Jun 22, 2024

Seafaring “Captain Bill” Maier has set sail on heavenly seas. Declining in health, he passed away on June 22 nd in the home he dearly treasured. Born in Seattle on March 10 th , 1950, Bill grew up in a loving home to parents, Markee and Sheldon, with sister, Linda, and brother, Dave. He was a 1968 graduate of Nathan...

David W. Jones

David W. Jones

Jun 22, 2024

David W. Jones, son of Wayne & Betty (Youngberg) Jones, was born on June 1, 1951, in Kearney, Nebraska, and died of cancer on June 22, 2024, at his home with family in rural Poulsbo, Washington, at the age of 73.

Dave was the oldest of three children including brother, Steve, and sister, Sue, living in southwest Kearney. He attended Kenwood...

Jean P. Hennessy

Jean P. Hennessy

Jun 19, 2024

Jean P. Hennessy – mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, neighbor, and volunteer passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024, in her beloved Bainbridge Island home. Her passing comes after several years of declining health.

Jean was born December 6, 1927, in North Ridgeville, Ohio, and made Bainbridge Island home base with her husband Paul in 1987. Paul passed away in 2002.

Jean’s...

Gwendolyn T. Rose

Gwendolyn T. Rose

Jun 19, 2024

Gwendolyn T. Rose, a beloved educator and cherished member of her community, gracefully completed her earthly journey on June 19, 2024, at a nursing home on Bainbridge Island, Washington. She was born on June 24, 1931, in the serene town of Lexa, Arkansas. With determination and fervor, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree, laying the foundation for a career that would...

Stephen J. Golden

Stephen J. Golden

Jun 18, 2024

Stephen J. Golden, a beloved husband, dedicated professional, and esteemed member of his community, passed away on June 18, 2024, at St. Michaels Medical Center. Born on July 30, 1942, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Stephen led a life marked by commitment, service, and love. His academic journey culminated in earning a bachelor's degree, which provided a foundation for his professional...

Iris B. King

Iris B. King

Jun 14, 2024

Iris King passed away on June 14, 2024, exactly one hundred years from the day of her birth in 1924. A 75-year resident of Bainbridge Island, WA, her active, adventurous, and competitive spirit will be missed, but not forgotten.

Iris was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Edgar M. King in 2018; her father and mother, Lawrence and...

James W. Wyatt

James W. Wyatt

Jun 13, 2024

James W. Wyatt, 82, passed away on June 13, 2024. Jim was born at Seattle General Hospital on January 5, 1942, the eldest of 3 boys to Captain Jack Wyatt and Ruby (Metzger) Wyatt. He was a proud grandson to Captain Cyprian T. Wyatt, one of Puget Sounds’ pioneer ferry captains, and as a boy would mow the lawn of...

Jon E. Day

Jon E. Day

Jun 12, 2024

Jon E. Day was born September 17, 1944 in Seattle, WA into the family of Cecil and Virginia Day. He was the second of three boys – eldest brother Mike & younger brother Pat. His early childhood was spent in the Seahurst area of Seattle until the family moved to Moses Lake in 1955 and back to Seattle in 1962....

Robert E. Jenness

Robert E. Jenness

Jun 11, 2024

Robert E. Jenness, a distinguished professional in the information technology industry, passed away on June 11, 2024, at the age of 73, in a nursing home on Bainbridge Island. Born on November 30, 1950, in Pasadena, California, Mr. Jenness carved out a notable career as Vice President in IT, where he made significant contributions to the tech sector. He earned...

Jeffery Serotte

Jeffery Serotte

Jun 9, 2024

 Heaven loaned us an angel. Jeffrey was the embodiment of kindness, and we will always be searching for a Heart of Gold. We hope for a prevention and cure in his name. After a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, Jeffrey, 82, has passed on. He may now rest in peace alongside my mother Brenda, his wife of 52 years. Jeffrey was a...

James R. Keene

James R. Keene

Jun 7, 2024

James R. Keene passed away on June 7, 2024, at a hospital in Silverdale. He was born on June 1, 1927, in DuPage, Illinois. A proud veteran, James served in the United States Navy, where he exemplified the values of dedication and service to his country. Following his military tenure, he pursued higher education, earning a Master's degree that laid...

Michael William Corke

Michael William Corke

Jun 7, 2024

Michael William Corke was born in 1952 in Olympia, Washington. Always full of energy and enthusiasm, Mike grew up with a free spirit in a more innocent time, a time when kids had independence to explore the world and make their own adventures. He kept that sense of adventure throughout his life.Mike graduated from North Thurston High School in 1970...

Kenneth W. Charles

Kenneth W. Charles

Jun 2, 2024

Kenneth W. Charles, a devoted farmer and fisherman, left this world on June 2, 2024, at a hospital in Silverdale, after a life steeped in hard work, love, and the of nature. He was born on May 24, 1952, in Kingston, Washington, where he developed a deep passion for the land and water that would define much of his life.

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Susan Morrow Callan

Susan Morrow Callan

Jun 2, 2024

Susan Morrow Callan died on June 2nd, 2024, after a brief illness. Her desire had always been to live life generously and then “slip-away.” And slip-away she did, leaving many well-loved friends behind. Born April 12th, 1940, in Cambridge, MA., Susan was a force of nature with a strong independent spirit. Raised with her younger brother, Johnny, in Sharon, MA.,...

Gerald B. Jewell

Gerald B. Jewell

Jun 1, 2024

Gerald "Gerry" Buford Jewell born in 1948, died of liver cancer on June 1, 2024. A true Seattleite with roots going back to 1889. He served in the Army during the Vietnam Era. He returned to Seattle to pursue his love of trucks and drove "Cappy's" Tow trucks until finalizing his career driving the Seattle Metro bus for the disabled....

Robert Shearer Jouret

Robert Shearer Jouret

May 31, 2024

Robert Shearer Jouret, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on May 31, 2024, at the age of 75. He was born on April 10, 1949 in Pittsburgh, PA to Gene and Jean Jouret. Robert is survived by his loving wife Georgia, children Michelle (Brett), Eric (Laura), and Mark (Akanksha), grandchildren Jackson, Brian, Emmett, Everett, and Kaylan, and sister...

Richard W. Adams

Richard W. Adams

May 30, 2024

Richard W. Adams, born on May 21, 1959, in Snohomish, Washington passed away peacefully at his residence on May 30, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy marked by dedication and service. Richard enjoyed a commendable career as a fire watchman for the Naval shipyard, where he was known for his unwavering commitment to safety and the protection of naval assets....

Norma F. Edens

Norma F. Edens

May 30, 2024

Bainbridge has lost one of its Treasures. Norma Fendler Edens passed away on May 30, 2024. She was born on July 26, 1933 in Spokane to Luther and Katherine Fendler. Norma attended Finch and Hutton Grade Schools and graduated from Lewis And Clark Highschool, also in Spokane. She was an accomplished Pianist and was active in several city wide Music...

Gary Lee Clough

Gary Lee Clough

May 30, 2024

Gary Lee Clough was born at the Winslow Clinic on April 25, 1946 to Euretta Hochholzer and Dale Clough. After he was born, Ret wrapped him up and walked him home to the family house on Ericksen Avenue, where he joined his siblings- Neil, Cindy and Jo Ann. Gary had an idyllic childhood growing up in Winslow. The neighborhood was...

Shanon Page Stimpson

Shanon Page Stimpson

May 26, 2024

Shanon Page Stimpson, a beloved brother, and cherished friend, departed this world on May 26, 2024, at the gentle age of 56.  Born on November 4, 1967, in the picturesque town of Globe, Arizona. Shanon is survived by his devoted sister, Nicea S. Gedicks. 

Additional information to be provided by the family shortly. Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge...