Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Bainbridge Island, WA, Kitsap County and Surrounding Cities
Philip Alan Hosterman
Oct 18, 2011
a Seattle native and 17-year Bainbridge Island resident died in his home October 18.He is survived by his daughters Claire Hosterman and Dove Cameron, former wife Bonnie Wallace, sister Mary Lyn Kappert (Hank), brother Michael Hosterman, parents-in law Bob Wallace, Kristin Wolfram, and June Wallace, brothers-in-law Graehm Wallace (Sarah) and Sandy Wallace (Kym), nieces Michelle, Jenny and Noelle, and nephews...
Roger Grissin
Oct 18, 2011
passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at Forest Ridge Care Center in Bremerton, Washington. He was born on June 24, 1955 and was 56 years of age. Arrangements are pending through Cook Family Funeral Home
Douglas L.Ee Orcutt
Oct 15, 2011
Douglas Lee Orcutt of Bainbridge Island, Washington, died October 15, 2011 at the age of 59 after a long illness. He was born in Seattle, August 24, 1952, to Donald M. Orcutt and Marion Wille Orcutt.Douglas attended Federal Way High School. He graduated from Eastern Washington University in 1975 with honors, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Anthropology.While Doug...
Marjorie Claire Geisert
Oct 14, 2011
was born on December 3, 1929 to Paul and Ruby Pauls of Herbert, Saskatchewan, Canada. She spent most of her childhood in Penticton, British Columbia, where she graduated from high school in 1948.She received a degree in home economics from the University of British Columbia, and completed an internship in hospital dietetics at the University of Oregon Medical School Hospitals...
Molly Ann Jackson
Oct 8, 2011
passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Martha and Mary Health Care Services in Poulsbo, Washington. She was born on June 9, 1916 in Triplett, North Carolina. She was 95 years of age. Graveside Services will be held at Mount Lawn Memorial Park in North Carolina. Arrangements are pending through Cook Family Funeral Home.
Martina Ellen Armstrong
Oct 7, 2011
passed away Friday, October 7, 2011 at her home in Suquamish, Washington at the age of 57.Martina was born on July 8, 1954 in Bremerton, WA. Affectionately known as "Momma Tina" to many, her presence will be missed by several generations of children she loved, nurtured and cared for.Martina was known for her grace, style and love of all things...
Ennis Elizabeth Lyons-Smith
Oct 7, 2011
was born on January 23. 1914 in Sadler, Texas to Ennis Washington Lyons and Addie Moleta Fox-Lyons. She was the fourth and last survivor of five sisters. She grew up in rural Texas, later settling in Tyler, Texas.She is survived by two sons, Thomas Michael Trimble and Ennis Rowan Smith-Trimble; eight grandchildren: Van Rowan Trimble; Merilonda Faire Mullicane; John Ennis...
William Wendell Patterson
Sep 25, 2011
passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at Martha and Mary Health Care Services in Poulsbo, Washington. He was born on June 3, 1922 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was 89 years of age.Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Graveside Service on Monday, October 3, 2011 at 2 PM at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington. More...
Michael Johncock
Sep 24, 2011
Michael A. Johncock, age 56, of Bainbridge Island, WA. died September 24, 2011 at his home. Michael was born June 6, 1955 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Keith and Betty Johncock. He lived in Lansing, Michigan until the family moved to Battle Creek in 1969. He graduated in 1973 from Battle Creek Central High School and attended North Dakota State...
Lucille Gendreau
Sep 23, 2011
died suddenly on Friday, September 23, 2011. She was born on March 20, 1989 and was 22 years of age.Lucie lived most of her life with her family on Bainbridge Island and will be greatly missed and always loved by her brother Henri and parents Anne & Raymond of the family home; grandmothers Mitzi Cleaver of Dallas, TX, Lorie Deubel...
Edgar Peebles Kirsopp
Sep 19, 2011
passed away on Monday, September 19, 2011 at his home on Bainbridge Island, Washington. He was born on March 9, 1928 in Pennsylvania. Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home.Donations can be made in Edgars name to:The KirsoppScholarship FundThe Haverford School450 Lancaster AvenueHaverford, PA 19041
James Ferris Van Gieson
Sep 17, 2011
passed away peacefully on Saturday September 17 at Washington State Veterans Home in Port Orchard, Washington. He lived for 90 years. He is survived by his children - Julie Van Gieson of St. Charles, Illinois, Peter Van Gieson (Jeanne) of Springfield Illinois, John Van Gieson of Indianola, Kris Van Gieson (Kathie McCarthy) of Bainbridge Island - and grandchildren - Shelby...
Brandon Seann Thompson
Sep 16, 2011
was born in Seattle on 19 March 1983 to Tim and Eva Thompson of Bainbridge Island. He died 16 September 2011 at the age of 28 while kayaking off Blakely Harbor Park on Bainbridge Island.Throughout his childhood on Bainbridge Island he was active in wrestling, football and soccer. Later he became a scuba diver and rock climber and also dabbled...
Walter F. Fried
Sep 13, 2011
Walter E. Fried passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at The Messenger House on Bainbridge Island, Washington. He was born on February 12, 1913 and was 98 years of age. Arrangements are pending through Cook Family Funeral Home.
Angela Alexis Ives
Sep 12, 2011
passed away on Monday, September 12, 2011 at her home in Indianola, WA. She was born on November 30, 1959 and was 51 years of age.Angela graduated from North Kitsap High School. She is survived by her siblings: Patty Medina (Rick), Karen Keller, Annie Alexis, Nancy Martinez, Mary Fulton, Charlie George and Sandy Dower, also her children: Hemeh Alexis, Angela...
Edwin Shepard
Sep 10, 2011
passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Wyatt House Retirement Center in Bainbridge Island, Washington. He was born on June 24, 1917 and was 94 years of age. Arrangements are pending through Cook Family Funeral Home.
Matthew R. Wheaton
Sep 9, 2011
of Little Boston, WA, passed away September 9, 2011, in a tragic car accident. Matthew grew up on Bainbridge Island, WA, and graduated from Bainbridge High. He attended Linfield College in Oregon for two years. Matthew spent most of his life playing soccer and he loved it like no other. He later moved back and met his fiancée Jenny Fulton...
Glenna Cole Beierle
Sep 7, 2011
Mom to two, Grandma to six and Gigi to twelve more�died peacefully at the Wyatt House on Bainbridge Island on September 7, 2011.Glenna was born into a northwestern New Jersey family with roots dating back to before the Revolutionary War. Her father, Verner Cole, was the tax collector for the small town of Hamburg, where her family lived. Her mother,...
Birger Thomas Sather
Sep 7, 2011
a much beloved Husband, Father, Veterinarian and all around Norwegian passed away peacefully at his home in Hansville, Wa. Wednesday September 7th, he was 84. Birger was born in Norway and immigrated to the United States at the age of one (1) with his parents and twin sister. His family settled to Hettinger, North Dakota where he lived until he...
Bruce Alan Hedderly-Smith
Sep 6, 2011
passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at his home on Bainbridge Island, Washington. He was born on September 6, 1944 in Seattle, WA to Arthur and Prudence Hedderly-Smith. He was 67 years of age.Bruce served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church on Bainbridge Island where he...