Obituaries

Jul 1, 2021

Darlene Ruth Bailey of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Born in Enumclaw, WA., she was the daughter of Jack and Clara (Taylor) Ranch. Darlene enjoyed a career in Claims Processing for Insurance. Her greatest love was being a mom and grandmom. Arrangements are entrusted to the Cook Family Funeral Home.

Jun 30, 2021

Carol Ann (Matchner) Lehman (85) Carol passed away on June 30th, 2021, in Bremerton, WA. Born on October 6th, 1935, in Cape May, New Jersey, her parents were Jesse Stover and Clara (Pierson) Matchner. Carol graduated from Cape May High School in 1953. Carol met and married John Myrel Lehman in 1954 while he was serving in the U.S. Coast...

Jun 26, 2021

Connie Lynn Briggs, 71, passed away Saturday, June 26th, 2021 at St. Michaels Medical Center in Silverdale. Connie was the daughter of Gordon and Georgia Longmuir. Connie was born in Bremerton, WA on June 2nd, 1950. A lifelong resident of Washington State she enjoyed her career as a cook/bartender and was well known for some of her recipes. Connie is...

Jun 24, 2021

Judith Anne Olson, 76, passed away Thursday, June 24th, 2021 in Poulsbo, WA. Judith was born on March 30th, 1945 in Everett, WA to Fred and Violet Conover. She was a dedicated caregiver in the home healthcare field. Judith was a lifelong native to Washington State. Arrangements are entrusted to the Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA

Jun 22, 2021

Carol Joyce Franznick passed away peacefully on Bainbridge Island on June 22, 2021 at the age of 85. Carol was born on January 11, 1936 in Newton, Kansas. After attending college, Carol married John Franznick, a young Army officer stationed in Germany. Carol loved to travel and lived in many locations including Alabama, Utah, Kansas, Arizona, Oregon, and Washington. She...

Jun 21, 2021

On June 21st, 2021 Andrea Rini Konstantopoulos, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Andrea was born on January 10th, 1947 in Springfield, MA to Joseph and Teresa Rini. She earned a Master's degree and spent most of her career in finance and the arts. Andrea was a loving and devoted mother, wife, and sister. A private graveside service...

Jun 20, 2021

Donald Eugene Reha February 7, 1927- June 20, 2021 Donald Eugene Reha (94) died of natural causes on June 20, 2021. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 46 years, Erline, and three children, Michael of Mount Vernon, Judy Shore (Robert) of Seattle, and Megan Livingston (Brian) of Bainbridge Island. Don was predeceased by his son David and his brother...

Jun 17, 2021

Daniel Bagley Allen, a fifty-year resident of Bainbridge Island and a descendent of the original Seattle pioneer Bagley and Mercer families, passed away at St. Michaels Medical Center in Silverdale on June 17th, 2021, after a long illness. Dan was born at Providence Hospital in Seattle on October 7, 1937, to Richard Bagley Allen of Seattle and Helen Louise Baldwin...

Jun 12, 2021

On Saturday, June 12th, 2021 Winona Kim Blackburn, 80, passed away at Brookdale Montclair Nursing Home in Poulsbo, WA. Winona was born on April 15th, 1941 in Honolulu, HI to Harry and Annie Kim. She received her doctorate degree and went on to become a Psychologist. Arrangements are entrusted to the Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island.

Jun 11, 2021

On June 11th, 2021 Bennie Lee White, 82, passed away in Bremerton, WA. Bennie was born on June 2nd, 1939 in Greenwood, SC to Gade and Naomi Simpson. She was a devoted homemaker for her beloved children and husband. Bennie was a Bremerton, WA resident for more than 20 years. Arrangements are entrusted to the Cook Family Funeral Home of...

Jun 11, 2021

Jun 9, 2021

Mary Fujioka August 1, 1926 to June 9, 2021 Mary Fujioka, age 94, passed away June 9 on Bainbridge Island, WA, of natural causes. Mary was born and raised on Vashon Island, WA. She was the second eldest daughter (seventh child) of Sadaji Fujioka (emigrated in 1900 from Kumamoto, Japan) and Tsune Yoshida (emigrated in 1910 from Kumamoto, Japan). When...

Jun 8, 2021

On Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 Beatrice Crosby Booth, 82, passed away on Bainbridge Island, WA. Beatrice was born on August 29th, 1938 in Minneapolis, MN to George and Beatrice Crosby. Beatrice was named after her mother. She earned her M.S. in Biological Oceanography from UW in 1969 and went on to work at the UW as a biological oceanography researcher...

Jun 5, 2021

Sharon Keli Parrett, 60, passed away on Saturday, June 5th, 2021 at the Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, WA. Sharon was born in Bremerton, WA on June 28th, 1960 to Charles and Margorie Smith. She enjoyed her career as an architect and was a Washington State native her entire life, living in Seattle for the last 20 years. Arrangements are...

Jun 4, 2021

On Friday, June 4th, 2021 Daniel Wayne Morsette, 75, passed away at St. Michaels Medical Center in Silverdale, WA. Daniel was born on April 13th, 1946 in Blaine County, MT to Joseph and Ida Morsette. Daniel had been a Bremerton, WA resident for over 6 years. Arrangements are entrusted to the Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA

Jun 1, 2021

Patricia Ann McCandless passed away on June 1, 2021 at the ripe old age of 91. Her devoted eldest daughter Laura tended to her hand-and-foot until her final moments. Patricia was born in Yonkers, New York on February 28, 1930, as Patricia Ann Foley, daughter of Frank and Molly Foley. She graduated from Barnard College (of Columbia University) in 1951...

May 31, 2021

On Monday, May 31st, 2021 Shirley Alice Mealey, 87, passed away at Victoria Place Assisted Living Facility. Shirley was born to James and Callie Mealey on February 10th, 1934 in Servia, WV. She received a doctorate degree and was an author, publishing a book on nursing in 1987. Shirley was also a professor, as well as a registered nurse, and...

May 31, 2021

It is with great sadness we inform you of the passing of Mary Ann Pike Pierce of Bainbridge Island, Wa. and previously of Jonesboro, Ga. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. She loved the Lord, storytelling, art, and her daily Bible study. She passed after a short illness. She leaves to her memory a daughter, Lauren (Curt)...

May 30, 2021

Junko Nishimura, 51, of Silverdale, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of Ken'ichi and Yuriko (Kimura) Nishimura. Junko graduated from Bush High School in Seattle after which she attended Vassar College in NY. She earned her Nursing Degree and was employed as an RN at the University of Washington Medical...

May 28, 2021

Bridget Shirley Grant, 89, passed away on Friday, May 28th, 2021 at St. Michael's Medical Center in Silverdale, WA. Born in Donora, PA on August 30th, 1931 she was the daughter of Angelo and Bridget Sanzi. Bridget was a resident of Bainbridge Island, WA for over 31 years. Arrangements are entrusted to the Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island,...