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Lloyd Francis Benson
Jul 27, 2018
Lloyd Francis Benson passed away Monday July 27, 2018 at Forest Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bremerton. Born in San Francisco, California, Lloyd was the son of the late Lloyd Francis and Edith (Paganucci) Benson. After high school Lloyd decided to serve his country and joined the Merchant Marines from which he was honorably discharged. He would later own...
Delona Kurtz
Jul 26, 2018
DeLona Kurtz died July 26, 2018 in Seattle WA at the age of 79. DeLona Irene Fassero was born June 22, 1939 in Ellensburg, WA to Mary (Gioletti) and Peter Fassero. She was raised in Cle Elum, WA where she was a Camp Fire Girl, a cheerleader and worked in her father's Economy Grocery Store. She was surrounded by extended...
David Frank Lafave
Jul 25, 2018
David F. LaFave, 78, former manager of Winslow Wharf Marina, Bainbridge Island, and long time Bainbridge Island resident, recently passed away in Seattle on July 25, 2018.The family wishes to announce a memorial honoring Dave's life to be held Thursday, August 16th, 1pm at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church on Bainbridge Island, 105 Winslow Way W, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110Arrangements are...
John V. Chiquiti
Jul 24, 2018
John V. Chiquiti, of Suquamish, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018, in Harrison Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Algodones, New Mexico on April 4, 1939, he was the son of the late Jessica Duran and was 79 years of age.John served his country and was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Navy. He was also...
Lucinda "Syndie" Boyd
Jul 22, 2018
Lucinda "Syndie" Boyd of Bainbridge Island and formerly of Everett, passed away at home after a long illness and with her loving family surrounding her. Born September 2, 1947 in Bakersfield, CA., she was the daughter of the late Edward William and Mary Wanda (Willey) Sundergelt and was 70 years of age. Syndie was employed for many years as a...
Barbara J. Winther
Jul 18, 2018
Barbara J. Winther of Bainbridge Island passed away Wednesday July 18, 2018 comfortably and at home with her loving family. Born in Washington, D.C. October 25, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Virginia Gill and was 91 years of age. Barbara worked as a Writer for many years before her retirement. Barbara is survived by her loving husband...
James Leonard Miller
Jul 13, 2018
James Leonard Miller, passed away Friday July 13, 2018 at home with his son at his side. Born November 28, 1929 in Eugene, Oregon, he was the son of the late Leonard and Viola (Bodine) Miller and was 88 years of age.James spent his life mainly in the construction business starting out as a manager for a scaffolding Company after...
Helen Mckenzie Merrill
Jul 10, 2018
Helen McKenzie Merrill passed away peacefully Tuesday evening at the Wyatt House of Bainbridge. Born October 23, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Roderick and Helen (Walcott) McKenzie, and was 83 years of age.Arrangements are pending with the Cook Family Funeral Home.
Joseph Francis Mcgovern
Jul 8, 2018
Joseph Francis McGovern passed away Sunday July 8, 2018 in Bainbridge Island Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born May 14, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana he was the son of the late Edward and Mary (Schrader) McGovern and was 81 years of age.Joseph served his country and was a veteran of the United States Navy after which he spent his career in...
Martin Allen Godsil
Jul 8, 2018
Martin Allen Godsil, ESQ., a highly respected area attorney and well known World Class sailor passed away Sunday in Harrison Medical Center Bremerton following a brief illness. Born in Fairbanks, Alaska he was the son of the late Dennis William and Alice (Gamer) Godsil. Martin served his country during the Korean War and was a veteran of the United States...
Diane C. Roza
Jul 7, 2018
Diane Consuela Roza passed away peacefully Saturday July 7, 2018 at the Olympic Alzheimer's Residence in Gig Harbor. Born in Seattle, WA., on July 9, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Felix "Joe" and Margaret (Rae/Duyungan) Mislang and was 76 years of age. Diane was a teacher in Catholic schools for many years, and Director of Religious Education...
Charles W Jefferson
Jul 6, 2018
Charles W. Jefferson, Jr.July 9, 1946 - July 6, 2018Charles has finally found peace. He made the crossing to join the ancestors on July 6th, 2018. One can only imagine the love and laughter at his reunion with his parents, Marjorie and Charles, his brother Upendo, sisters Eileen and Marilyn, daughter Denica, and many dear friends.Father, husband, son, brother, grandfather,...
Tamsin K. Mahnken
Jul 3, 2018
Tamsin Kirk Mahnken, or Tammi as she is best known and loved passed away Tuesday evening at her home and with her most cherished family at her side after a long and courageous battle. Born in Los Angeles on February 26, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Donald E. and Pereppa (Rich) Kirk and was 79 years of...
Donald Joseph Porter
Jul 1, 2018
Donald Joseph Porter of Bainbridge passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon. Born March 28, 1958 in Bellefonte, PA., he was the son of Joseph McAlevy and Helen Lorraine (Stotler) Porter and was 60 years of age. Don grew up in Tucson, attending John B. Wright Elementary School, Doolen Junior High School, and Catalina High School. He earned his bachelor's in industrial...
Catherine Claire Gace
Jun 29, 2018
Claire Gace 9th May 1941 - 29th June 2018Catherine Claire Gace, nee Elliott was born in Johannesburg, South Africa to an academic family. Her Grandmother Dr. Nellie Spilhaus was a leading suffragette and played a significant role in getting the women's vote in that country. Her great Uncle, Sir Thomas Muir wrote the definitive treatise on mathematical determinants. Her Uncle...
Melodie M. Marvel
Jun 22, 2018
Melodie M. Marvel passed away Friday June 22 in Harrison Medical Center with her loving family at her side and after a long illness. Born in Poulsbo, she was the daughter of Merle M. and Patricia A.(Urich) Strand. A lifelong resident of Kitsap County, Melodie attended High School locally after which she went to work as a commercial fisherwoman. Melodie...
Ruth Wender
Jun 19, 2018
Ruth Wender passed away June 19th at Liberty Shores Senior Living in Poulsbo, Washington. Ruth was born in May of 1919 in Laurel, Mississippi to Sol and Bessie Wisenberg, the second of five children. From an early age Ruth had a great love of reading as well as writing which she would continue to pursue throughout her life. She was...
Marguerite Palma Freeman
Jun 18, 2018
Early Monday morning, Marguerite Freeman passed away peacefully at the Madrona House on Bainbridge Island. Marge radiated faith and love. She touched so many with her smile and positive attitude. In preparation for the next life, in perfect cursive, she shared this with her family: "Take care for God has called me home; To each of you whom I love,...
Thomas Allen
Jun 17, 2018
Thomas Allen passed away suddenly Sunday June 17, 2018 in the Harborview Medical Center, Seattle. Arrangements are pending with Cook Family Funeral Home.
Jacque M. Hovey
Jun 16, 2018
Jacque M. Hovey passed away Saturday evening at The Wyatt House on Bainbridge Island. Born in Wenatchee, WA on February 4, 1925 she was the daughter of the late John and Ida (Vetter) Mulloy and was 93 years of age. Jacque is survived by her nephew Richard Deline of Suquamish, WA. Services and interment will be private. Arrangements are entrusted...
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