Obituaries

Aug 12, 2020

ANNE TILLY MEMORIAM Up until she passed away at the age 104 3/4, Anne Lindberry Petersen Tilly woke up every morning with her face toward the sunshine or rain—it didn’t matter—and exclaimed how beautiful the day was. She then got busy knitting scarves, painting greeting cards for her friends and drinking coffee. She often wore one of the t-shirts awarded...

Aug 8, 2020

Clifford Lawrence Weinberger, 70, died on August 8, 2020. Cliff would appreciate the fact that the date was 08/08/2020 as all his life he loved looking for synchronicities and patterns in numbers. Cliff was born on February 15, 1950 on Long Island, New York. He was the second child of Doris and Irving Weinberger. The young family of four moved...

Aug 4, 2020

Hanne Bounds, 73, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away peacefully with her loving husband and daughter at her side on Tuesday August 4, 2020. Born in Herning, Denmark, she was the daughter of Freda and Elsa (Kristiansen) Skorborg. Hanne was employed for many years as a Corporate Cash Manager, first in the Cellular Telephone Industry and later working in the...

Aug 2, 2020

March 6, 1992 – August 2, 2020 Eric William Rose, 28, of Poulsbo, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2020. Born in Yakima, Eric was the son of Keith and Heidi Rose. He grew up in Issaquah and graduated from Issaquah High School in 2010. His career as a chef led him to work in restaurants and hospitality services...

Jul 31, 2020

Toni Lee (Laes) Henry (1945-2020) Toni was a remarkable woman who was loved by all who were blessed to know her. She passed away peacefully at home on July 31st after a valiant battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born in Bremerton, WA on March 27, 1945, she graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1963 and was married in 1967. She was...

Jul 27, 2020

Richard Donald Valencia, 91, of Bainbridge Island, Wa., passed away peacefully on Monday July 27, 2020 with his beloved family surrounding him. Born in Los Angeles, California he was the son of George and Frances (Hernandez) Valencia. A United States Veteran, Richard would later be employed in the Banking Industry where he would work his way to Vice President of...

Jul 27, 2020

Martha Moore Maxwell Tipps (December 28, 1915-July 27, 2020) Our beloved Mother, Martha Moore Maxwell Tipps, was an amazing woman who was admired and loved by all those who were fortunate to have known her. She passed away quietly on July 27, 2020 after 104 years of a talented and enthusiastic life. She graduated as Valedictorian from her Palco, Kansas...

Jul 24, 2020

Becky L. Charles-Dovre, 33, of Kingston, Washington passed away suddenly on Friday July 24, 2020. Born in Bremerton, she was the daughter of Penny Louise Purser and Delbert Charles, Sr. Becky was a graduate of North Kitsap High School. After graduation she went to work first as a house keeper for the Point Casino after which she worked as a...

Jul 24, 2020

Joyce Charlene Fuller, 86, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away on Friday July 24, 2020 at St. Michael's Medical Center (formerley Harrison Medical Center) in Bremerton. Born in Portland, Oregon she was the daughter of Charles Pasquale and Eva Marie (Figini) Fontana. Joyce was employed by the Federal Government where she worked in various Clerical Positions. Arrangements are entrusted to...

Jul 22, 2020

William James Mackley passed away July 22, 2020 of Stage IV bladder cancer at his Bremerton, WA home surrounded by the love of his wife and children. Bill was born in 1944 to Bertha and Elmer Mackley. He grew up in Arco, Idaho swimming in the canal, teasing his mom and sisters, exploring the landscape, and occasionally getting into mischief...

Jul 19, 2020

Alan Williamson passed away on July 19, 2020 in his Bainbridge Island home with his family by his side. Al is survived by his wife, three children, two grandchildren and one first-rate fishing boat. Known for his humor, creativity, infectious smile and insatiable appetite for all things seafood, Al, aka "Big Al", aka "Where there's a Will there's a way",...

Jul 19, 2020

Shirley Noedel, 82, of Bainbridge Island, Washington passed away peacefully on Sunday July 19, 2020 with her loving husband and sons at her side. Born in St. Louis, Missouri she was the daughter of the ate Glenn and Margaret (Provart) Dreppard. Additional information about Shirley will be provided by her family. Arrangements are entrusted to the Cook Family Funeral Home...

Jul 18, 2020

On July 18th 2020, we said a tearful goodbye to our father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, William (Bill) Harrison Blaylock. Dad was born on November 17, 1932 in Ventura, California to John Clayton and Elberta Ruth Blaylock. He was the youngest of five children, Robert, Donald, June and Dorothy who all predeceased him. Dad served time in the Navy...

Jul 18, 2020

Nicholas John Marshall, 79, of Bainbridge Island, Washington passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Born in Medford, Oregon he was the son of Joseph Roland and Elizabeth Emma (Ritchson) Marshall. A US Armed Forces Veteran, Nicholas spent his career in the printing business. He also had a passion for boats and boating, surrounding himself with boats of every...

Jul 17, 2020

Shawnene Kelley Simmons, 41, of Kingston passed away on Friday July 17, 2020 at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. Born in Centralia, Washington she was the daughter of Michael Wayne Simmons, Jr. and Francine (Jones) Simmons. A proud member of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, Shawnene worked as a Family Service Assistant for Childcare, early learning and...

Jul 17, 2020

Jul 17, 2020

Karen M. Edensword-Breck, 82, of Bainbridge Island, Washington passed away unexpectedley on Friday July 17, 2020. Born in Washington State she was the daughter of the late John Svante Edensword and Mildred (Hanson) Edensword. Karen was a lifelong resident of the state spending the past several years on Bainbridge Island. Karen was employed as a secretary for her late husband...

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...

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...

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...