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Local Obituaries for Bainbridge Island, WA, Kitsap County and Surrounding Cities
Pernell Tyus
Oct 30, 2019
As of October 30, 2019, accomplished cinematographer Pernell Tyus, is no longer baking wonderful cakes, smoking cigars, cruising, gardening, cheering for the Seahawks, rescuing dogs, or greeting old and new friends with a big hug. The second of seven children born to Birl and Beatrice Tyus, Pernell arrived in 1942 in Verbena, AL prior to the family moving to Inkster,...
Ronald Keilbart
Oct 30, 2019
Ronald Fred Keilbart, born January 20, 1936 in Enid Oklahoma on the dining room table at his grandpa's farm. He was proud of being an Okie. His family moved to Southern California for most of his young life. He married Jean Nielsen and spent the next 20 years in Redding California, the first 10 as a fire fighter for the...
Connie Jean Bickerton
Oct 30, 2019
Connie Jean Bickerton March 28, 1961- October 30, 2019 Connie was born in Seattle on March 28, 1961, and passed away October 30, 2019. She lived on Bainbridge Island most of her life, graduating from Bainbridge High School in 1979 and Western Washington University in 1985 with a business degree. After college, she worked for 29 years for MCI/ Verizon...
Phyllis L. Middleton
Oct 30, 2019
Phyllis L. Middleton, 82, of Sequim passed away peacefully Wednesday evening October 30, 2019 at Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles, WA. Born December 7, 1936 in Tillamook, Oregon, she was the daughter of Harold and Goldie (Cook) Fogg. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband Ruben "Earl" Middleton of Sequim and her beloved Son Gary Stewart of Poulsbo.Additional information...
Simon Vanderlee
Oct 20, 2019
Simon Vanderlee, 89, of Bainbridge Island passed away Sunday October 20, 2019 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton. Born March 6, 1930 in Delft, Holland he was the son of the late Arie and Jaapje (Vandenberg) Vanderlee.Simon earned his Bachelors Degree and later owned and operated a Marine Engineering Company.A graveside service will be held on Tuesday October 29, 2019...
Jacalyn Walton Siler
Oct 19, 2019
Jacalyn (Jackie) Siler, 70, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday October 19, 2019. She was born in June 1949 in Aberdeen, Maryland, the daughter of William John Long, Jr., and Dona Mary (Butters) Long. Jackie grew up one of four girls in a military family, living on various military bases and attending many...
Jesse Harrison Browning
Oct 18, 2019
Dr. Jesse "Jess" Harrison Browning was born on a farm in Missouri on July 27, 1935 and moved with his family to Washington State during World War II. He passed away on October 18, 2019 at the age of 84 of pancreatic cancer at home on Bainbridge Island and surrounded by his family. His parents, Jesse Harrison Browning, Sr. and...
Cody Clyde Park
Oct 17, 2019
Cody Clyde Park, 27, of Kingston, WA., passed away Thursday October 17, 2019. Born February 7, 1992 in Seattle, Washington, he was the son of Melvin Clyde and Tina Eileen (Dillinger) Park. Cody was employed in both the construction and fishing industries.Services and interment will be private at the families request.
Ann Gowen Combs
Oct 15, 2019
Ann Gowen Combs, of Bainbridge Island, Washington, died October 15, 2019 at age 84. Ann was born April 29, 1935 in Sagada, the Philippines, to Frances Olin Gowen and the Reverend Vincent H. Gowen. She spent her childhood with her older brother Geoffrey and parents in the small mountain village of Besao, where her father was an Episcopalian missionary. In...
Harold Daniel Johnson
Oct 14, 2019
Harold (Hal) Daniel Johnson passed away in Seattle, Washington on October 14th, 2019 at the age of 85.Capt. Harold Johnson, Esq. was an accomplished man of many titles throughout his life, including husband, brother, dad, Grampa and Papa to those lucky few who knew him best. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Hal served as a Captain from...
Virginia A. Wells
Oct 12, 2019
Virginia A. Wells, 88, of Bremerton, WA., passed away peacefully on Saturday October 12, 2019 at the Central Kitsap Adult Family Home in Bremerton. Born in Springdale, WI November 10, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Henry and Elma (Witwer) Moe.Additional information will be provided by Virginia's family shortly.Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge...
Joseph Austin "Joe" O'Brien
Oct 11, 2019
Joseph Austin "Joe" O'Brien, 81, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away Friday October 11, 2019 with his loving wife at his side. Born in Chicago, Illinois he was the son of Tracy and Grace L. (Mosby) O'Brien.Joe served his country in the United States Army and was Honorably discharged in 1962. Following his service he pursued his education and ultimately...
David S. Swaggerty
Oct 7, 2019
David S. Swaggerty, 91, of Kingston, WA., passed away Monday October 7, 2019 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton. Born November 26, 1927 in Portland, Oregon, he was the son of the late James and Marie (Johnson) Swaggerty. David served his country in the United States Army during WWII as a Paratrooper. After his discharge, David attended the University of...
Carol Jean Brown
Oct 7, 2019
Carol Jean Brown, 81, of Suquamish, WA., passed away Monday October 7, 2019. Born in Edmonds, WA., December 2, 1937 she was the daughter of Fred M. and Willa Mae (Morison) Curtis.Additional information will be provided by Carol's family shortly.Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island.
Edgar Lewis Sanford
Oct 6, 2019
Edgar Lewis (Ted) Sanford, 1924-2019. After more than three and a half billion beats over his lifetime, Ted's heart stopped on October 6, 2019. He passed away in his sleep at his apartment on Bainbridge Island, Washington. He was never in significant pain and he was lucid until the end. He "died of old age." Born in China of missionary...
George Michael Kohn
Oct 6, 2019
George Michael Kohn, 90, of Bainbridge Island, WA., passed away Sunday October 6, 2019 at the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle with his loving wife Deborah by his side. Born March 20, 1929 in Nuremberg, Germany he was the son of the late Robert M. and Hannah (Neu) Kohn. After his graduation from High School, George would move to...
Candace Maemae Hinz
Oct 1, 2019
Candace (Uyeno) Hinz, 70, of Bainbridge Island, Washington (formerly Bozeman, Montana), passed away at home with her family around her on October 1, 2019. Diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the lung, Candy fought her way through the disease and its treatment with courage, strength, and determination. From the onset she held onto and cherished each day, continually remarking how she loved...
Arthur I. Salamon
Sep 28, 2019
Arthur I. Salamon, 52, of Bainbridge Island, passed away early Saturday morning September 28, 2019 with his loving family at his side. Born in Norristown, PA., March 9, 1967, he was the son of Attila L. and Shirley Jane (Spangler) Salamon.A celebration of Arthur's life will be offered on Sunday November 3, 2019 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at The...
Marianna Nell Tyson
Sep 27, 2019
Marianna Nell Tyson, 81, of Gig Harbor passed away Friday September 27, 2019 at Mercy Care Adult Family Home. Born in LaGrange, Georgia July 15, 1938 she was the daughter of the late William Boyd and Virginia Jane Davis.Marianna graduated from high school in Georgia and continued her education pursuing her Bachelor's Degree. After obtaining her goal, she put her...
Marjorie Cyrene Tom
Sep 26, 2019
Marjorie Cyrene " Marji" Tom, 35, of Marysville, WA., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday September 26, 2019 in Providence Hospital in Everett, WA. Born in Seattle, WA., April 19, 1984, she was the daughter of Edward Raub and Marjorie Doreen Tom.A member of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe she graduated high school locally. She later...