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William Harley Gibson

William Harley Gibson

Jul 13, 2020

William Harley Gibson, 79, of Poulsbo, Wa., passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2020, at the Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, Wa. Born in Chehalis, WA., he was the son of Asa and Rose (Fuller) Gibson. A US Navy Veteran, William spent a career as a Navy Diver for the Department of Defense. William is survived by his loving...

Jerry  Lee Lawrence

Jerry Lee Lawrence

Jul 13, 2020

Jerry Lee "Hubba Hubba" Lawrence, 72, of Suquamish, Wa., passed away with his loving daughter at his side on Monday, July 13, 2020 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, WA. Born in Seattle, he was the son of Leanord and Elizabeth (Jackson) Lawrence. A proud member of the Suquamish Tribe, Jerry enjoyed being part of making his community better and...

Julia "Judy" Bamburg

Julia "Judy" Bamburg

Jul 12, 2020

Julia Brennan Bamburg May 6, 1924 – July 12, 2020 Julia (Judy) Brennan Bamburg and her twin sister, Mary Ellen Carlson, were born May 6, 1924, in Evanston, Illinois. Daughters of Albert F. Brennan and Julia Reyer Brennan, the twins grew up in Marshalltown, Iowa. Judy graduated from the University of Iowa in 1946 with a degree in textiles. She...

Dawn Lois Jones

Dawn Lois Jones

Jul 10, 2020

Dawn Lois Jones, 37, a proud Port Gamble S'Klallam tribal member of Little Boston WA passed away suddenly after a horrible car accident on July 10th, 2020. Her family is shocked and deeply saddened by her passing. Dawn was born on April 15th, 1983 just two minutes after her twin brother William "Billy" Jones III to Yvette & William Jones...

Susan  Carol Ramsey

Susan Carol Ramsey

Jul 9, 2020

Susan Carol Ramsey, 78, of Sequim passed away comfortably with her sister and her best friend at her side on Thursday, July, 9, 2020. Born in Miami, Florida she was the daughter of Ben and Mildred (Haberman) Grossman. Susan attended college earning her Bachelors Degree. She later would work for many years in the transportation business as a Taxi Driver....

Terrea Dodge O'Rand Zumeta

Terrea Dodge O'Rand Zumeta

Jul 6, 2020

Terrea Dodge O’Rand Zumeta (12/5/1950 to 7/6/2020) passed away near Seattle, WA surrounded by her children following a brief illness. She grew up in Rancho Santa Fe, CA and attended San Diego State University where she earned her BS in Nursing in 1974. Terrea lived and worked in Berkeley, Vancouver (British Columbia), Los Angeles, and the Seattle area throughout her...

Eric James Johnsen

Eric James Johnsen

Jul 5, 2020

Eric James Johnsen, 67, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away quietly with his loving wife Kathy at his side on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Born in Bremerton, Wa., he was the son of Harry L. and Kathleen (Stevens) Johnsen. Services and interment will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to the Cook Family Funeral HHoe of Binbridge Island, WA.

Judith  Ann Benson

Judith Ann Benson

Jul 5, 2020

Judith Ann Benson, 77, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Born in Oakland, California she was the daughter of Carrol W. and Iola H. (Leichter) Joy. Judith earned her Masters Degree after which she worked as a Financial Regulator in the Finance industry. Judith was also a devout member of...

Megan Tyree Anderson

Megan Tyree Anderson

Jul 5, 2020

Megan Tyree Anderson, 22, of Bainbridge Island, Washington passed away unexpectedly on Sunday July 5, 2020. Born in Manchester, England she was the beloved daughter of Robert A. and Emma J. (Mabon) Anderson. Megan was known as a caring and loving person. She enjoyed being on the water and was very proud of her father's career in the Navy. Because...

Ralph "Rick"  E. Refbord

Ralph "Rick" E. Refbord

Jul 4, 2020

Ralph (Rick) E. Refbord died at home on 07/04/2020. Born to Warren and Jeanetter Refbord in Clinton, Iowa on 07/20/1955. Married Gayle Heinsen on 04/23/1978 in Clinton, Iowa. Retired on 06/2012 and move to the state of Washington on 08/2012. He is survived by his brother Thomas C. (Chris) Refbord, Robert (Bob) and Jovi Caruso, and special friends. Preceded in...

Dorothy Helen Romig

Dorothy Helen Romig

Jul 4, 2020

Dorothy Helen Romig, 104, of Bainbridge Island, Wa., passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at the Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, Wa. Born in Cottonwood, Idaho, she was the daughter of the late Hayward and Ella (Rehder) Shields. Dorothy lived formany years in Spokane, Washington and was an active member of her church and also of the church...

Gayle Ann Refbord

Gayle Ann Refbord

Jul 4, 2020

Gayle Ann Heinsen Refbord, died at home on 07/04/2020. Born on 12/07/1951 to Arnold and Bessie Heinsen in Clinton, Iowa. Married Ralph (Rick) Refbordon 04/23/1978 in Clinton, Iowa. Retired on 06/2012 and moved to the state of Washington on 08/2012. Survived by Robert (Bob) and Jovi Caruso and special friends. Preceded in death by husband Ralph (Rick) Refbord, Father, Mother...

Linda "Lin" Kamer - Walker

Linda "Lin" Kamer - Walker

Jul 2, 2020

Lin Kamer-Walker Obituary Lin Kamer-Walker, 67, passed away after a long illness at her home on Bainbridge Island surrounded by close friends on July 2nd, 2020. Lin was raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana and attended Indiana University at Bloomington for Graphic Design. Her early adulthood in Indianapolis was spent building a thriving graphic design business. Lin’s ultimate aim, however, was...

James Franklin Pennington

James Franklin Pennington

Jun 26, 2020

James Franklin Pennington, "Jim", 59, of Poulsbo, WA., passed away with his loving family at his side on Friday, June 26, 2020, at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton. Born in Kansas City, Missouri he was the son of John Allen and Jeaneane (Bowen) Pennington. Additional information will be provided for Jim shortly. Arrangements are entrusted to the Cook Family Funeral...

Kathryn Alice Matteson

Kathryn Alice Matteson

Jun 26, 2020

Kathryn Alice Matteson, 48, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away quietly surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 26, 2020. Born in Los Angeles, California she was the daughter of Gary Neil Cox and Susan Alice (Griep) Fairmont. Kathryn, who earned her Master's and PhD in Human Development, was a talented woman who enjoyed music. She was an accomplished...

Dana Humphreys

Dana Humphreys

Jun 24, 2020

Dana Humphreys, 68, of Bainbridge Island, Wa., passed away quietly on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at the Bainbridge Island Health and Rehabilitation Center. Services and interment will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.

David Umek

David Umek

Jun 24, 2020

David P. Umek, 61, of Bremerton, Wa., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton. Born in Enumclaw, WA., he was the son of John J. and Helen M. (Fornalski) Umek. David worked for many years as a Bag Clerk in the Grocery Industry. Services and interment will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to...

Karen Germaine Salter

Karen Germaine Salter

Jun 19, 2020

Karen Germaine Salter, 75, of Bainbridge Island, Washington passed away comfortably on Friday, June 19, 2020, with her beloved children at her side. Born in Davenport, Washington she was the daughter of Edgar Richard and LaVerne Mae (Brown) Salter. Arrangements are entrusted to the Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.

Nancy  K. Graham

Nancy K. Graham

Jun 17, 2020

Nancy K. Graham, 91, of Poulsbo, Washington passed away quietly after a long illness on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, with her family and caregivers at her side. Born in San Jose, California she was the daughter of the late Dewey H. and Grace E. (Lawrence) Kurrell. Nancy worked for many years as an Early Childhood Educator for the SM Manufacturing...

Anthony David Cobourn

Anthony David Cobourn

Jun 16, 2020

On June 16, 2020, Anthony David Cobourn, a loving husband, and father, passed away at age 79. Tony was born on October 5, 1940, in Syracuse, NY to Raymond and Margaret Cobourn. He grew up in Baldwinsville, NY with his sister Margaret. He served in the New York State National Guard from 1959 to 1965 and was a proud alumnus...

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