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Ralph Hua
Nov 14, 2024
Ralph Hua died on November 14, 2024, at age 42, after a two-year battle with ALS. He went peacefully at home on Bainbridge Island, surrounded by his loving family. He was a dedicated father, husband, and immigration attorney — a piece of gold who couldn’t stay.
Ralph, formerly known as Xia, was born in Wuxi, China on August 26, 1982. It...
Marilyn Michel Kossik
Nov 11, 2024
Marilyn Michel Kossik (née "Mimi" Michel) passed away on November 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 61 at her home on Bainbridge Island, WA after a courageous 12-year battle with ovarian cancer.
Marilyn was born on January 18, 1963, in Walla Walla, WA, and grew up in Roseburg, OR, where she developed a deep love for...
Bernice Blees
Nov 7, 2024
Bernice Blees passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and beloved pets on November 7, 2024. She was 99 years old.
Bernice was born on October 11, 1925, in Bremerton, WA, to William and Frieda (Hilflicker) Motzkus. She graduated from Central High School and worked at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard until the end of WWII. Bernice married Edmond Retzloff...
Patricia Ann Egaas
Nov 4, 2024
Patricia Ann Egaas, a treasured lifelong resident of Bainbridge Island, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on November 4, 2024. She is survived by her son David Egaas (Lorrie), daughter Diane Meyer (R.G.), and grandson Matthew Egaas. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brother, William Hockett.
Pat will be deeply missed as she...
Dona Gay Patterson
Oct 31, 2024
With deep sadness, we share the news of Dona Gay Patterson’s passing at the age of 81 in Silverdale, Washington. She left us peacefully on October 31, 2024, embraced by the love of her family.
Gay was born May 15, 1943, in Idaho Falls, Idaho and grew up in both Ririe and Rigby Idaho. She enjoyed life, and tried new things...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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