Gerald Cosman

passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. He was born on January 30, 1915 in Germany and had lived the majority of his life in the United Kingdom in both Nottinghamshire and Berkshire. Gerald and his wife later moved to Bainbridge Island to be closer to family. Prior to his retirement he worked as a company director in the textile industry.Gerald is survived by his wife Natalie Cosman, his sons; Michael Cosman and his wife Jacqui of Wellington, New Zealand, David Cosman and his wife Sarah and their son Ian of Bainbridge Island. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of Gerald's life at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 1187 Wyatt Way NW, Bainbridge Island, WA. 98110 (Directions) at 4:00 PM on Thursday, October 16, 2008. Memorial contributions can be made to The American Heart Association.