Obituaries

Jun 13, 2020

Thomas Alexander Newton, Jr, 60, of Suquamish, WA., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton. Born in Vallejo, California he is the son of Thomas Alexander Newton, Sr., and Carol Mary (O'Leary) Newton. Additional information about Thomas will be made available by his family very shortly. Arrangements are entrusted to the Cook Family...

Jun 7, 2020

Carol Ann Winston, 76, of Bainbridge Island, Wa., passed away peacefully following a long illness on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at the Bainbridge Island Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Bowitha (Harrigan) Needham. Additional information will be made available very shortly. Arrangements are entrusted to the Cook Family Funeral...

Jun 6, 2020

Brian Michael Case, 47, of Bainbridge Island, Washington passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Born in Boulder, Colorado he is the son of Paul W. Case, Jr. and Laura Lee (Sweet) Case. Brian is also survived by his loving partner of many years; Betty W. Hung. Additional information about Brian's life will be provided very soon. Arrangements are entrusted...

Jun 2, 2020

Martha H. Novak, 99, of Sequim, WA., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Born in Chicago Illinois, July 28, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Martha (Zikmiler) Hermanowski. The interment will be made on Friday June 12, 2020 at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington. Arrangements are entrusted...

Jun 1, 2020

Marilyn June Christopherson, known best as "Lynn" to those she called friends, passed away quietly in her sleep on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Kingston, Wa. Born in Dawson, Minnesota she was the daughter of the late George and Lillian (Sjolie) Olson. Arrangements are pending with and entrusted to the Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, Wa.

May 27, 2020

Elizabeth (Beth) Carlton Van Liere died peacefully on May 27, 2020, at Madrona House Memory Care, Bainbridge Island, WA. A loving wife and best friend. An extraordinary artist, a fine cook, and a one-time community activist. Beth was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan September 11, 1940, to Betty (Elizabeth Reading) and Arthur Mosier. Her parents divorced when she was four....

May 26, 2020

Timothy Wayne Nodsle  February 26, 1953 - May 26, 2020  Moorhead, MN -Bainbridge Island, WA  Tim Nodsle passed away suddenly at home on the morning of May 26, 2020, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Sharilyn Nodsle; daughter Olyvia Nodsle (Heather Taylor) of Suquamish, Washington; daughter Nicole Nodsle-Beck and grandchildren Hanna Nodsle...

May 25, 2020

Thomas (Tom) Patrick Hume was born in Pasadena, CA on Aug 24, 1944. He died on Memorial Day, May 25, 2020 at age 75. He lost his life due to the complications of cancer treatment. He is survived by his son, Aldous Hume, daughter-in-law, Sara Keehfus, and grandson Alister Hume of Manhattan NV. Tom was the oldest of five adoring...

May 22, 2020

Frank Anthony Mandell, 60, of Poulsbo, Wa., passed away suddenly on Friday, May 22, 2020, at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton. Born in Rochester, NY he has been a longtime area resident. Frank was a United States Navy Veteran and after his discharge began a career in Commercial Construction. He would eventually become the Safety Director for a major builder...

May 16, 2020

Philip Charles Whitener, 99, of Silverdale, WA., passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at Crista Shores Assisted Living Center in Silverdale. Born in Keokuk, Iowa he was the son of the late Henry Carroll and Katherine (Graham) Whitener. Philip worked his entire career as an Aeronautical Engineer working during a time when many, many innovations in flight were...

May 16, 2020

Joyce Ann Veterane, wife of David, passed peacefully at age 78 on May 16th at home surrounded by family. Born October 1st, 1941 in Hannibal, MO, she was the daughter of the late Pastor Duncan and Loreen Crockett. BIO Joyce attended Northeast High School in Kansas City where she lived since 4th grade and attended Lindenwood College in St. Charles,...

May 15, 2020

Denise Alvarez, 59, of Bremerton passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020, at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, WA. Arrangements are pending with and entrusted to the Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA.

May 12, 2020

Carolyn Justina Dodd, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away quietly on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, on Bainbridge Island. Carolyn was born in Marshall, Missouri to her loving parents John and Agnes Reichart. She is survived by her brother Robert, sister in law Jean, two daughters, Katherine and Sandra, her two sons in law Mark and Stephen, and four grandchildren Holly,...

May 11, 2020

May 10, 2020

Karen Marie Lumbert passed away unexpectedly on May 10th, 2020, at home in Federal Way, WA. Born in Seattle, WA. she is the daughter of Carol (Wagner) Lumbert and the late Paul Lumbert. Karen is survived by her partner of 35 years Randy Williams; daughter Nicole Lumbert; sister Sherri Alastra; sister Sandy Aasand; brother Kurt Lumbert; nieces and nephews. Karen...

May 4, 2020

Grace Ellen Bracher, 88, of Silverdale, WA., and formerly of Seattle passed away comfortably with her son and grandson at her side on Monday, May 4, 2020, at the Crista Shores Assisted Living in Silverdale. Born in Seattle, Wa., she was the daughter of the late David I. and Mary Ellen (Cooper) Roberts. Grace graduated from high school in Seattle...

May 3, 2020

On Sunday, May 3rd, 2020 Paul Pearson of Bainbridge Island passed away at the age of 77. Paul was born in Portland, Oregon to Victor and Bernice (Nelson) Pearson. He graduated from Williams College with a BA in political science and devoted his career to others, working as an educational administrator, eventually retiring from the University of Washington.  Paul is...

May 3, 2020

Nancy DeBoer, 88, of Poulsbo, Wa., passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Born in Pittsburgh, PA., she was the daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Keebler) Dangerfield. Nancy worked as a Secretary for many years, but will best be remembered as a wonderful homemaker, wife and mother. Nancy's family will provide additional information...

May 1, 2020

Marie Breitsprecher Johnson, 94, of Port Townsend, WA., passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2020, at the Martha and Mary Health and Rehabilitation Center in Poulsbo. Born in Spokane, WA., she was the daughter of the late Carl and Emelia (Schafer) Okert. Marie was employed for many years as an Executive Secretary for the IBM Computer Company. Preceded in...

Apr 28, 2020

Anita Joyce Crosby, 79, a longtime resident of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away surrounded by her loving husband and son on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Born in Seattle, WA., she was the daughter of the late Christian K. and Ida Elizabeth (Sabo) Goodman. Additional information will be provided by Anita's family shortly. Arrangements are entrusted to the Cook Family Funeral...