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Josephine Dolinar Matteucci

Josephine Dolinar Matteucci

Aug 16, 2013

passed away on August 16, 2013 following a significant decline in her health over the past few months. She was born February 24, 1923 in Rock Springs, Wyoming where she lived for the first 16 years of her life.In 1939 she moved to Grass Valley, CA where she met her future husband Bill Dolinar at Grass Valley High School. They...

Marie Tchakerian

Marie Tchakerian

Aug 15, 2013

passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at The Messenger House on Bainbridge Island ,Washington. She was born on January 1, 1924 in Beirut, Lebanon. She was 89 years of age. Services and interment will take place at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks in Westlake Village, California. Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home.

Alvin Leo Szarkowitz

Alvin Leo Szarkowitz

Aug 10, 2013

age 72, of Kaukauna, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 in the loving arms of his family.Alvin was born on July 8, 1941, in Wausau, to the late Joseph Szarkowitz and Helen Dorshak. He married the love of his life Phyllis Pike on August 20, 1966, in Rothschild.Alvin was a devoted and truly loving husband, dedicated and supportive father...

Sally Lou Fairbank

Sally Lou Fairbank

Aug 8, 2013

was born on October 28, 1954 in Vasalia, California. She grew up on a ranch in Turlock, CA and attended school there.Sally had three children: Brandon and his wife, Becka, along with her two children, Cameron and Abby; Nancy and her son, Max; and Clayton and his wife, Elizabeth. While living in Turlock she was involved in numerous organizations from...

Betty J. Mcchesney

Betty J. Mcchesney

Aug 7, 2013

passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Martha and Mary Health Care Services in Poulsbo, Washington. She was born on January 8, 1919 in Granite Falls, Washington and was 94 years of age.Betty is survived by her children; Michael (Merridy) McChesney of Spokane, WA and Susan McChesney of Poulsbo, WA. She also leaves behind her siblings; Joseph Wicklund of...

James E. Clemons

James E. Clemons

Aug 5, 2013

most recently, father to his now 11 year old daughter Natalia and California attorney. Previously, Local 660 union representative; civil rights organizer; disco club manager in Norway; aerial map surveyor in Liberia, Africa, traveler to Mexico and Central America; and actor in films and on stage. Jim was born on August 12 1938 to Eileen and James Clemons in Hollywood,...

James Graham Cairns Jr.

James Graham Cairns Jr.

Aug 4, 2013

died at home on Bainbridge Island Saturday, August 3, 2013 surrounded by family.Jim was born January 22, 1937 in Seattle, Washington, to Gudrun Aannevik and J. Graham Cairns. In 1958 He earned a degree from the University of Washington and lieutenant's bars from Air Force ROTC. He was a Captain in the Air Force and flew a variety of airplanes,...

Fred And Janet Guthrie Driscoll

Fred And Janet Guthrie Driscoll

Aug 3, 2013

passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at their home on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Janet was born on November 6, 1935 in Long Beach, California and was 77 years of age. Fred was born on November 14, 1932 and was 80 years of age.Fred and Janet were devoted to each other, and left this life as they had lived the...

Anita Elizabeth Wicklund

Anita Elizabeth Wicklund

Jul 29, 2013

passed away July 29, 2013 at the age of 98.Anita was born in Tacoma, Washington to Wallace and Ida Lindeman on September 25, 1915. She grew up in a loving and lively household with her seven siblings: Leona, Eileen, Wallace, Iva, Donald, Margaret and Janice. She graduated from Stadium High School in Tacoma and then worked as a secretary in...

Theresa Quinones

Theresa Quinones

Jul 29, 2013

passed away on Monday, July 29, 2013 at the Messenger House Care Center on Bainbridge Island, Washington. She was born on May 19, 1926 in Willimantic, Connecticut and was 87 years of age. She is survived by her children, Robert (Roxanne) Quinones, Linda Quinones (Goran Velagic), Terry (Ed) Parent, Crestview, FL also her brother Charles Gene Rioux, Willimantic, CT She...

Joanne Dillon

Joanne Dillon

Jul 28, 2013

with her family embracing her, died of cancer at her Manitou Beach home Sunday, July 28. She was 87.An avid reader, traveler, golfer, bridge player and cold water swimmer, JoAnne had deep roots on Bainbridge Island, where she lived most of her life.Born at Swedish Hospital on January 29, 1926 to Loren and Margaret Petersen, her early years were spent...

Eleanor Ruth Wilson Berg

Eleanor Ruth Wilson Berg

Jul 26, 2013

"Toddie" passed away on July 26, 2013, at her home on Bainbridge Island, Washington, following a brief bout with cancer.Her family and friends deeply loved and admired Toddie for her ready smile, sharp wit, and unfailingly sunny disposition. Her generosity of spirit and mind impressed many.Eleanor was born in Fruitland, Idaho, on June 1, 1923, to George C. and Bessie...

Lisa M. Welch

Lisa M. Welch

Jul 25, 2013

passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at The Messenger House on Bainbridge Island,Washington. She was born on October 1, 1962 and was 50 years of age Arrangements are pending through Cook Family Funeral Home.

Father Emmett Carroll

Father Emmett Carroll

Jul 24, 2013

passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 in Seattle, Washington.Father Carroll was born on November 28, 1931, at the old Cabrini hospital in Seattle. He attended St. Edward's grade school and Seattle Prep, and then entered the Society of Jesus in 1949. He was ordained to the priesthood in Rome in 1962. Father Carroll was the classic "gentleman and a...

Sarah Louise Mcmullen

Sarah Louise Mcmullen

Jul 22, 2013

known by many as Sally, passed away on July 22, 2013 at her home on Bainbridge Island.Born in July, 1916 to Sterne and Margaret Gartrell in Chicago, IL; grew up in Kansas City, MO, where she met and later married James Lamar McMullen (Mac) in 1940. In 1954 they moved to Sunnyvale, CA and lived there until 1974.Sarah was a...

Charles Wilson George

Charles Wilson George

Jul 13, 2013

passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, Washington. He was born on March 19, 1948 and was 65 years of age.Throughout his life Charles worked at the Port Gamble Mill, the Laborors Union (Seattle) and was a commercial clam buyer for many years. He enjoyed spending time on the beach, cooking and coaching Little...

Franklin Henry Shreve

Franklin Henry Shreve

Jul 11, 2013

passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, Washington. He was born on August 15, 1932 in Squires, Missouri and was 80 years of age.Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 1:30 PM at Hillcrest burial Park in Kent, Washington. Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home.

Irvine M. St. Clair

Irvine M. St. Clair

Jul 11, 2013

passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, Washington. He was born on March 10, 1953 and was 60 years of age.Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visitation on Monday, July 22, 2013 from 10 to 1 PM at Cook Family Funeral Home, 163 Wyatt Way NE on Bainbridge. Please sign the...

William Allen Miller

William Allen Miller

Jul 10, 2013

passed away at his home on Bainbridge Island with his beloved wife, his children and daughter-in-law at his side. He died in the same manner as he faced ALS, courageously and peacefully, a wounded warrior.Bill was born in New Eagle, Pennsylvania, the son of Clyde and Jean Miller. Bill's family moved several times throughout his youth, but his most enduring...

Elliott David Millican, Jr.

Elliott David Millican, Jr.

Jul 6, 2013

born September 8, 1927 in Abba, GA (near current day Ashburn), died at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton on July 6, 2013. He was raised in the rural South during the depression and enlisted in the Navy when he was 17. Joining one of only two battlecrusiers built by the United States during the war, he fought in the Iwo...

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