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

James L. Hannon

James L. Hannon

Oct 27, 2024

God gave us a beautiful gift and his name was James L. Hannon. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 27, 2024, following a sudden illness. 

Jim was a kind-hearted man who loved his family and friends. He spent much of his life serving the community through the fire department and the school system. He was...

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...

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...

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....

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...

David E. Bonnett

David E. Bonnett

Sep 16, 2024

David Edward Bonnett

December 1, 1940 – September 16, 2024

David Bonnett, age 83, passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 16th due to complications of congestive heart failure. He was born to Edward and Virginia (Henderson) Bonnett in Weston, West Virginia on December 1st, 1940, the oldest of 5 sons. Dave graduated from Shaler High School in Glenshaw, PA...

David G Mackenzie

David G Mackenzie

Sep 5, 2024

David G. Mackenzie, a cherished figure whose warmth and generosity touched many lives, passed on September 5, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington Born on May 16, 1942, in  Oakland, California, David's journey began, one that would be marked by achievements, and an unyielding commitment to his family and community.

David attended the University of Kansas, where he...

Barbara Carol Michael

Barbara Carol Michael

Sep 3, 2024

Barbara Carol Smith Michael, 80, passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2024, with her loving husband by her side. A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Barbara will always be remembered as the heart and soul of her family. 

Born July 3, 1944, in Fargo, North Dakota, Barbara grew up the only daughter of Albert and Beatrice Smith. Her earliest...

Robert M. Tull

Robert M. Tull

Sep 1, 2024

Bob Tull died on September 1, 2024, at age 77, after a nine-month fight with brain cancer. He went peacefully at home on Bainbridge Island, surrounded by his loving family and with a view of his beautiful garden. 

Throughout his illness, he remained optimistic and fearless despite surgeries, radiation treatment, chemotherapy, and participation in a clinical trial. Bob was grateful for...

Loyola Joan Weldon

Loyola Joan Weldon

Aug 30, 2024

Loyola Joan Weldon, born on the picturesque Bainbridge Island on August 27, 1941, departed this world on August 30, 2024, in the comfort of her home, leaving behind a legacy imbued with compassion and dedication. She was a remarkable woman who leaves behind her son, Benjamin Weldon, who carries forward the values she instilled in him. 

Additional information to be provided...

Marlene A. Maes

Marlene A. Maes

Aug 29, 2024

Marlene A. Maes, a devoted caretaker and beloved mother, passed away on August 29, 2024, at a hospital in Seattle, Washington. She was born on February 14, 1953, in Seattle, where she spent her early years and later contributed significantly to the community through her work in the healthcare industry. As a mother, Marlene took great pride in raising her...

Rosemary Elaine Williams

Rosemary Elaine Williams

Aug 26, 2024

Rosemary WilliamsJanuary 19, 1948 – August 26, 2024It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rosemary Williams on August 26, 2024, at the age of 76.Rosemary was born on January 19, 1948, in Los Angeles, California. She spent most of her career in aerospace management, a field in which she excelled. However, her true passion lay in...

Margaret Terry Red Evans

Margaret Terry Red Evans

Aug 25, 2024

Margaret Terry Red Evans, a devotee of home and heart, gifted our world with her presence on February 11, 1953, in the vibrant city of Washington, District of Columbia.  She was predeceased by her loving husband Tilghman Boyd Evans, an engineer and inventor, with whom she made a happy home on Bainbridge Island. 

Terry is survived by her sister Josephine Red...

Richard-Gabriel Price Rummonds

Richard-Gabriel Price Rummonds

Aug 23, 2024

Internationally renowned hand-press printer and book designer Richard-Gabriel Price Rummonds passed away on 8/23/24. He was 93.

Rummonds was born in Long Beach, California, on April 26, 1931, to Newton Price Rummonds and Geraldine Westenhaver Rummonds, and died on August 23, 2024, in Bainbridge Island, Washington, where he had resided in recent years. He is survived by his brother William Lee...

Shirley B. Sahleen

Shirley B. Sahleen

Aug 18, 2024

Shirley Barentine Sahleen, a cherished matriarch whose spirit and unwavering love imbued every comer of her home, passed away on August 18, 2024, at St. Michael's in Silverdale. She embodied the very essence of warmth and kindness, radiating a light that brightened the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. 

Shirley was born on September 13, 1938, to...

William D. Hoodenpyle

William D. Hoodenpyle

Aug 10, 2024

William D. Hoodenpyle, a beloved father, passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on June 5, 1944, in Seattle, Washington, William's life was characterized by his unwavering commitment to both his profession and his family.

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

James Raney

James Raney

Aug 9, 2024

James Oscar “Jim” Raney of Bainbridge Island died on August 9, surrounded by family, at the age of 89. He is survived by his wife, Carolynn, and children Liz (Tom), Susie (Tim), Tom (Yuzi) and Mary (Keith), as well as grandchildren David, Megan, Erin, Will, Cate, Grace, Benjamin, and Rebecca. Jim was preceded in death by grandson Sam.

Jim’s parents were...

Dale V. Cox

Dale V. Cox

Aug 8, 2024

Dale V. Cox, born on January 13, 1927, in Seattle, Washington, passed away on August 8, 2024, in a care facility on Bainbridge Island. He was a dedicated draftsman with a successful career in the shipbuilding industry and served his country honorably in the United States Coast Guard for many years. Dale leaves behind a loving family, including his sister,...

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