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Phyllis Katz
Jan 24, 2025
Phyllis Katz (nee Friedman), loving mother, grandmother, sister, and wife, passed away on January 24, 2025. She was a dedicated science educator, avid reader, collector of textiles, world traveler, educator, planner, and starter of conversations with everyone she met. Phyllis was born in the Bronx, New York in 1946 and grew up in Queens. After marrying Victor in 1969, they...
Richard Stephen Wilson
Jan 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Stephen Wilson on January 24, at the age of 73.
Stephen was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 24, 1952. He received his Bachelor of Science degree at Queen’s University, Belfast, and a Master of Science degree in Petroleum Geology from Imperial College, London. He worked in the...
Stanley Wayne Van Eps
Jan 18, 2025
Stan Van Eps, 71, of Bainbridge Island, WA, passed away on January 18, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on February 1, 1953, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
He is survived by his wife of over 51 years, Sandra (Wayenberg), his son Stace Van Eps, his daughter, Sarah Cox and his son-in-law Ron Cox.
Stan graduated from Soap Lake High...
Melisa Teischy Holmes
Jan 17, 2025
Melisa Holmes, 52, of Poulsbo, Washington, passed away on January 17, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Melisa Teischy Toy was born on November 13, 1972, in Hollywood, California. She was the first child of Steve and Vickie Toy and was truly the apple of their eyes. As the first grandchild and niece on both sides of the...
Kathleen Lacey
Jan 8, 2025
Kathleen Valdis Lacey, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Bainbridge Island.
Born to Ted and Valdis Abbott on Bainbridge Island, Kathleen spent her early years in the Pacific Northwest, where she worked as a child at her family’s produce stand in Pike Place Market. She later attended the University of Washington before moving to Washington, D.C., where...
Michael E Whiton
Jan 4, 2025
Born June 30, 1944, in Sacramento to Edmund Garcia and Jean Overman, Michael then accompanied his mom and her new husband, Pete Whiton, to Wilton, CT. Michael’s early loves were horses and motorcycles and a passion for music, which sustained him throughout his life. He had a talent for music himself and could pick up any instrument. As a young...
Kenneth Carson Beach
Jan 1, 2025
Kenneth Carson Beach, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at his home on Bainbridge Island, Washington. He was born on October 31, 1932, on Bainbridge Island, where he spent his life making a profound impact on everyone around him.
Kenneth's path in life was marked by service and dedication. He began his career...
Dorothy Elsie Gilpin
Dec 22, 2024
Dorothy Elsie Gilpin was born in Los Angeles, California. She passed away on Bainbridge Island, WA.
Her parents were immigrants from Germany. They lived in the neighborhoods close to downtown. Her mother, Lina sewed bathing suits for the brand Catalina. Her father did all sorts of work during the Depression until he finally landed a job at McDonnell Douglas in Santa...
Richard Fulton
Dec 21, 2024
Richard Russell Fulton was born on August 3rd, 1952. He was born in Bremerton, Washington to Russell Fulton Jr. and Alice Vivian Fulton (George). He passed away on December 21st, 2024, at the age of 72 years old. Richard grew up in the Pacific Northwest in Washington state. He graduated from Chemawa High School in 1971. He grew up and...
Hank Smyth Todd
Dec 17, 2024
Henry (Hank) Smyth Todd died peacefully at home in Lynnwood, WA on December 17, 2024, after a year-long battle with brain cancer. Hank was surrounded by his family and close friends during his final days.
Born May 28, 1941, in Pasadena, CA to Henry Smyth Todd, Sr. and Ethel Mae Todd (Gavel), Hank graduated from Arcadia High School in 1959 and...
Stewart Grinnell Washington
Dec 17, 2024
Stewart Grinnell Washington was born on July 23, 1957, in Berkeley, California, to Stewart and Estelle Washington. From an early age, Stewart’s love of learning and natural curiosity set him apart, leading him to explore diverse interests that would shape his life.
Stewart’s spiritual journey began as an altar boy at St. Peter’s Parish in Rockridge, Oakland, California, where he developed...
Joseph Anthony Quinn
Dec 16, 2024
Joe passed away on December 16, 2024, at the age of 60. He was born in Riverside County, California to Michael James and Mary Elizabeth (Marybeth) Quinn. He had two sisters, Lisa and Pamela, and one brother, Michael. His father remarried in 1980 to Maureen (Hassell) and Joe enjoyed three additional brothers, Morgan, Mason, and Mitchell.
Joe grew up in the...
Patricia Gold
Dec 14, 2024
Patricia Gold, 77, (née Boynton), Bainbridge Island, WA, and Kailua-Kona, HI passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 14, 2024, at Hospice House, Tacoma, WA after a long illness. Her husband of 47 years, Stephen M. Gold, was with her when she died.She leaves behind her twin sister, Pam Sorrow (Jerry) Oconomowoc, WI, and sisters Judy Reynolds (Harold) Stuart,...
Jo Ann Anderson
Dec 12, 2024
Jo Ann D. Anderson
06/02/1939 - 12/12/2024
Jo Ann Anderson of Bainbridge Island, Washington, passed away on December 12, 2024, after a brief stay at the nearby St Michael Medical Center. She was 85 years old and had been undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Jo Ann was born Josephine Anne Davis on June 2, 1939, to Mary (Travis) and Roy Davis. Her father...
Linnea Christine Lauer
Dec 8, 2024
Linnea passed away very peacefully on November 8th, 2024, after fighting Primary Progressive Aphasia and Alzheimer’s for many years. She was surrounded by the love of her family.
Linnea began her life as Linnea Nygren, when she was born to young parents Bernard and Elizabeth who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. She grew up in Santa Clara County in...
Ellen Freeman Seely
Dec 6, 2024
Ellen Freeman Seely, born on December 03, 1939, in Pasadena, California, passed away on December 06, 2024 at 85 years old. She was a dedicated therapist whose long and fulfilling career was marked by her unwavering commitment to education and the promotion of mental health. A proud graduate, Ellen earned her master’s degree, which laid the groundwork for her influential...
Sally J. Browning
Dec 5, 2024
Sally J. Browning, born on August 31, 1971, in Oakland, California, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024. Sally's life was characterized by unwavering kindness and a gentle spirit that touched the hearts of everyone she met. For many years, Sally dedicated herself to her work as a kitchen aide in a nursing home, her compassion and dedication shone brightly....
John W. Pring
Dec 1, 2024
John W. Pring, a distinguished attorney and devoted family man, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 1, 2024, at the age of 102. Born on May 23, 1922, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, John lived a life marked by dedication to his profession and unwavering commitment to his loved ones. He earned a doctorate degree and embarked on a successful...
James F. Kadlec
Nov 28, 2024
James F. Kadlec, a highly esteemed physician and devoted husband, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, at a hospice facility in Seattle, Washington. He was born on May 7, 1938, in Dickinson, North Dakota, where he grew up and began to cultivate his passion for medicine and helping others. James dedicated his career to the medical profession. Earning his...
Walter J. DeFaria
Nov 24, 2024
Walter J. DeFaria, born on September 3, 1926, in Sacramento, California, passed away on November 24, 2024, at his residence. He lived a life rich in accomplishments and dedicated service to both his country and the arts. Walter proudly served in the United States Army, completing two tours of duty during World War II and the Korean War. His commitment...
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