Obituaries

Jun 4, 2019

Kirk Ian Mortensen, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 while asleep at a family cabin in British Columbia. Born in Seattle on January 20, 1942, he was the son of Hubert Bach Mortensen and Agnes Kirkness Mortensen. In 1958, the family moved to Bainbridge Island. There he completed high school and went on to the University of...

May 29, 2019

George Edensword-Breck was born on October 18, 1946 in Berkeley, California. A Graduate of Stanford University he later attended the University of Washington School of Law graduating in 1971. George was very active in the Seattle Senior Center and also in the "Education for All" Bill which was signed by Governor Evans.George practiced Law in both Seattle and Bainbridge Island...

May 28, 2019

May 26, 2019

Morrie passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at his home in the arms of his family. He was born on June 3, 1943, in San Francisco to Helen Nolta and Maurice Blossom. His given name, Maurlen, was a melding of the names Maurice and Helen, a creation of his mother's that he took quiet pleasure in.His mother brought...

May 24, 2019

Stanley Eugene Goodell - 97 Longtime Seattle, Queen Anne Hill resident, Stan passed away May 24, 2019 on Bainbridge Island, Washington.He was born September 9, 1922 in Brookings Oregon. Graduated Pasadena California High School in 1940 and Pasadena Junior College in 1942. He was a 1944 graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point New York. Stan served...

May 23, 2019

Jean Cesca of Port Ludlow passed away Thursday May 23, 2019 at the Harrison medical Center in Bremerton, WA. Born in San Gabriel, CA., December 27, 1930 she was the daughter of Samuel Elijah and Grace Catherine (James) Elliott and was 88 years of age.Additional information about Jean will be provided by her family soon.Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family...

May 22, 2019

Kathleen (Hull) Coulter passed peacefully in her Poulsbo home on the morning of May 22, 2019 at the age of 74. Her husband and oldest daughter were at her side. Kathy is survived by her loving husband Ron Coulter, her brother Bob (Lou) Hull, her three children, Kasey (Maui) Ritualo, Roni (Pat) Mahar and Scott (Ron) Coulter as well as...

May 21, 2019

Joyce Mildred Huddleston, a lifelong resident of Seattle, WA., passed away Tuesday May 21, 2019 at In Home Love Residential Care in Seattle. Born here on July 27, 1931 she was the daughter of Harley and Mary (Kranz) Huddleston and was 87 years of age.Joyce attended school locally and after her graduation worked in a Cafeteria Style Food Service establishment...

May 20, 2019

G. Ruth Wiley of Bainbridge Island passed away Monday May 20, 2019 at the Madrona House on Bainbridge. Born in Reedpoint, Montana August 8, 1921 she was the daughter of Earl Peter and Myrtle Lillie (Rose) Askwig and was 96 years of age.Arrangements are pending with and entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home.

May 16, 2019

Marvin John Myrick of Bainbridge Island passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday May 16, 2019. Born February 4, 1926 in Gregory, South Dakota he was the son of Joe and Opal (Graham) Myrick and was 93 years of age.Marvin served his country during WWII joining the US Navy shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor and leaving...

May 16, 2019

Christine Mary Coyne, 72, passed away on May 16, 2019 with her two children present. She was born on November 9, 1946 in Shelton, Washington, to the late William Coyne and late Mildred Connolly. She attended the University of Washington as an undergraduate and worked as a Registered Nurse in the Seattle Area. She moved to Bainbridge Island while married...

May 16, 2019

Carol Reese a longtime resident of Bainbridge Island, Washington passed away Thursday May 16, 2019 at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. Born in Portland, Oregon October 3, 1945 she was the daughter of Bill and Heidi Yahn.Carol attended school in the Portland area and graduated from Sunset High School in 1963. She attended Pacific Lutheran University and then transferred...

May 13, 2019

Fiona Davis, a resident of Brooklin, Maine, died peacefully the afternoon of May 13, 2019 on Bainbridge Island in Washington state. For the past two years she had been under the care of daughter Alexa Rosenthal together with Alexa's husband Michael. They supported Fiona with love and courage as she struggled against Alzheimer's disease. Her husband, Henry Davis, was with...

May 12, 2019

Michelle Mary ("Mickie") Stowell of Bainbridge Island, WA passed away Sunday May 12, 2019 with her loving husband at her side, at the Madrona House on Bainbridge. Born in Chicago, Illinois she was the daughter of Joseph William and Berenice O.(Schaffhauser) Mahoney.Additional information will be provided shortly by the family.Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home.

May 12, 2019

Murphy Moore Palmer, Jr. of Suquamish passed away suddenly at home on Monday, May 12, at the age of 65. He was born May 4, 1954, in Columbus, Mississippi to Murphy M. Palmer Sr. and Patricia (Carr) Palmer. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Yvonne (Pieper), his daughter Tirza Marie and grandson E. He was predeceased...

May 9, 2019

Marica Dawn Rogers of Bremerton, WA passed away Thursday May 9, 2019 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton. Born April 25, 1943 in Buffalo,NY,she was the daughter of George Edwin and Ruth (Vanderzee) Swift and was 76 years of age.Arrangements are pending with and entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home.

May 7, 2019

Dorothea Mary Ross was born December 24, 1923, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, to John Ross and Mildred (Smith) Ross. She completed her bachelor’s degree (with honors) and her master’s degree at the University of British Columbia and her Ph.D. in psychology at Stanford University in 1962. Dorothea’s groundbreaking research career began when she arrived at Stanford University as a...

May 2, 2019

Xzeydan Eugene Thurston May 16 2017 to May 2 2019He was 35 inches tall, 31 pounds, had blonde hair and big blue eyes. He was a light, a fire, a joy. He was his Dad's shadow and his Mom's best friend. He is survived by one brother (8 months), one sister (6 years), and one sister yet to come; his...

Apr 29, 2019

Sandra Van Wyck Whalen, 84, of Santa Cruz, California, passed away Saturday April 29, 2019 after a brief stay at Wyatt House on Bainbridge Island. Born in Seattle, Washington she was the daughter of Laurence Armistead and Claire Esmund (Taft) Peters.A graduate of Bainbridge Island High School Class of 1953, Sandra continued her education at Stanford University where she earned...

Apr 29, 2019

Joe Joe age 50 Lived in Suquamish Washington Sunset, Monday April 29,2019 Born June 10,1968 in Auburn Washington to Geraldine Joe and Peter Joe.Joe was one with the biggest heart and always willing to help everyone especially his loved ones. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, beading, drawing native designs, any type of construction work, but most of all spending time with...