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

Janet Youngren Miller

Janet Youngren Miller

Jun 29, 2007

died June 29, 2007 in her sleep at home on Bainbridge Island following a year long struggle with kidney cancer.Janet was born to Wilbert and Evelyn Youngren in Seattle, Washington on February 21, 1943. A 1961 graduate of Queen Anne High School, she received her B.A. from Seattle Pacific University. In 1965 she married Delbert Miller, a Queen Anne High...

William Maxwell Jenkins

William Maxwell Jenkins

Jun 27, 2007

88, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at his home on Bainbridge Island, surrounded by his family and the land around him that he often referred to as "God's country." Bill believed that "the best of times is now" and daily lived that motto. Whether a member of his family, a friend of 60 years, or a new acquaintance,...

John Robson Graham

John Robson Graham

Jun 27, 2007

passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at The Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. He was 59 years of age and a native of Seattle.John was born on July 16, 1947 in Seattle, WA. He grew up on Bainbridge Island, Washington. He graduated from The University School in Victoria and attended Washington State University. He was an avid Cougar...

Douglas Eugene Silvestri

Douglas Eugene Silvestri

Jun 22, 2007

passed away on Friday, June 22, 2007 at The Messenger House on Bainbridge Island, Washington. He was 55 years of age and a resident of Bainbridge Island. Services are pending and will be updated on the funeral home website. Arrangements by Cook Family Funeral Home.

Kathleen & Bruce Rogers

Kathleen & Bruce Rogers

Jun 15, 2007

both 93ish, died peacefully in their home on Friday June 15. They were residents of Bainbridge Island since 2003.Kathleen was born July 12, 1912, in Vancouver, B.C., the only child of Northern Irish parents Emily Kane and Daniel Long Hanna. She grew up in Victoria B.C. and moved to Tacoma, Washington as a teenager. She attended the University of Washington...

Pauline Rigney Muenz

Pauline Rigney Muenz

Jun 14, 2007

passed away on June 14th, 2007, in her home on Bainbridge Island. She was born on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1923 in Longmont, Colorado. Pauline had a very difficult life starting before the age of five. She was placed in an orphanage with her four siblings after a family tragedy. She began working at the age of 10 on...

Florence Ruth Crosby

Florence Ruth Crosby

Jun 10, 2007

passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2007 at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton, Washington. She was 87 years of age and a resident of Silverdale, Washington. Services will be private. Arrangements by Cook Family Funeral Home.

Warren J. Gunderson

Warren J. Gunderson

Jun 10, 2007

of Bainbridge Island, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2007 at his home. He was 79 years of age.Warren was born on December 12, 1925 and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1945 and the University of New Mexico in 1951 where he pledged Pi Kappa Alpha; in 1965 he received a graduate degree from...

John (Jack) Robert Gulbranson

John (Jack) Robert Gulbranson

Jun 9, 2007

passed away on peacefully in his home on Saturday, June 9, 2007. He was 83.See Jack's Photo Album....Click hereWith his quick, quirky sense of humor and genuine concern for others, Jack Gulbranson could easily elicit smiles from the people of any room he entered.Jack's good spirit and cheery personality served him well as a husband, father, grandfather and banker."He was...

Helene Doris Mociulski

Helene Doris Mociulski

Jun 5, 2007

passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at Island Health & Rehabilitation on Bainbridge Island, Washington. She was 80 years of age and born on June 27, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Helene was a resident of Seattle, Washington. Services will be private. Arrangements by Cook Family Funeral Home.

Sally K. Almquist

Sally K. Almquist

Jun 4, 2007

passed away on Monday, June 4, 2007 peacefully in her home after a two year struggle with stomach cancer.Sally was born in Yakima, Washington on July 18, 1938 and grew up in Spokane. She graduated from Lewis & Clark High School in 1956, where she was a Lilac Festival Princess. In 1960 she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree...

Gerald K. Nakata

Gerald K. Nakata

Jun 3, 2007

was born on Bainbridge Island, Washington on, March 18, 1923 to Jitsuzo and Shima Nakata. The sixth of seven brothers and sisters. Passed away peacefully at home June 3, 2007. Preceded in death in 2003 by Sue, his wife of 54 years.Graduated from BI High School, class of 1941. In March of 1942, was sent along with his family to...

Mildred H. Smith

Mildred H. Smith

Jun 2, 2007

passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2007, at her home on Bainbridge Island, Washington. She was 86. She was born June 19th,1920, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of James A. and Viola Edwards Howard. Millie received a bachelor's degree from the University of California at Fullerton College of the Arts. She moved to Bainbridge Island in 1992, at the age of...

Jane Laub

Jane Laub

May 31, 2007

passed away on May 31, 2007 at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, WA.She was born to Edward & Irene (Fulton) Purser on March 16, 1933 and was raised at the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribal Reservation (also known as Little Boston) in Kingston. She was a member of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe.She was married to George A. Laub on December...

William J. Summers

William J. Summers

May 27, 2007

passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2007 at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton, Washington. He was 79 years of age, born on December 2, 1927. Mr Summers was a resident of Poulsbo, Washington.William lived in Poulsbo for 37 years. He moved to the area from Upland, California.He is survived by his beloved wife Irene Summers of Poulsbo, WA, loving children Bill...

Maurine Akers Ross

Maurine Akers Ross

May 26, 2007

born on August 23, 1908 near Pendleton, Oregon, died Saturday, May 26, 2007 at Harborview Medical Center of congestive heart failure. She was 98 years old. Maurine grew up in Pendleton but spent most of her adult years in Portland, Oregon as a commercial artist for Ross Advertising. Eventually she married the owner, Laurie Ross, her second husband, and when...

Alice Vernelia Huney

Alice Vernelia Huney

May 18, 2007

90, a long-time Island resident, died at home on May 18 with her daughters Judy and Suzan by her side. Her daughters, granddaughters and sons-in-law had been caring for her at home with the help of Kitsap County Hospice since Alice's heart attack on May 12. Alice was born on March 23, 1917, in Ray, North Dakota, to Cora and...

Wendy L. Thomas

Wendy L. Thomas

May 15, 2007

passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at Island Health and Rehabilitation on Bainbridge Island, Washington. She was 48 years of age and a resident of Bainbridge Island.Born in Fullerton, California in 1958, Wendy was a devoted mother, loving wife and caring friend to many. Wendy affected many people's lives through her kindness, humor and gentle spirit. Wendy's proudest accomplishments...

Eva Jane Fitzpatrick

Eva Jane Fitzpatrick

May 11, 2007

passed away on Friday, May 11, 2007 at Island Health & Rehabilitation on Bainbridge Island, Washington. She was 93 years of age and a resident of Bainbridge. She was born on November 6, 1913 in Amarillo, Texas to Jess Barr and Vera Lee Woodsen. Service will be private. Arrangements by Cook Family Funeral Home.

May Selma Reinbolt

May Selma Reinbolt

May 9, 2007

passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at Island Health & Rehabilitation on Bainbridge Island, Washington. She was 92 years of age and a resident of Port Orchard, WA. A more complete obituary may be posted. Arrangements by Cook Family Funeral Home.

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