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Colton Robert Jobes
Nov 17, 2024
Colton was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend. Colton died Sunday, November 17th. He was on a work trip with his dad in Texas. He was joking and laughing with his dad and others at a restaurant right up to the last few minutes. His death was unexpected, sudden and so tragic.
Above all, Colton valued his family. He...
Ralph Hua
Nov 14, 2024
Ralph Hua died on November 14, 2024, at age 42, after a two-year battle with ALS. He went peacefully at home on Bainbridge Island, surrounded by his loving family. He was a dedicated father, husband, and immigration attorney — a piece of gold who couldn’t stay.
Ralph, formerly known as Xia, was born in Wuxi, China on August 26, 1982. It...
Marilyn Michel Kossik
Nov 11, 2024
Marilyn Michel Kossik (née "Mimi" Michel) passed away on November 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 61 at her home on Bainbridge Island, WA after a courageous 12-year battle with ovarian cancer.
Marilyn was born on January 18, 1963, in Walla Walla, WA, and grew up in Roseburg, OR, where she developed a deep love for...
Bernice Blees
Nov 7, 2024
Bernice Blees passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and beloved pets on November 7, 2024. She was 99 years old.
Bernice was born on October 11, 1925, in Bremerton, WA, to William and Frieda (Hilflicker) Motzkus. She graduated from Central High School and worked at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard until the end of WWII. Bernice married Edmond Retzloff...
Patricia Ann Egaas
Nov 4, 2024
Patricia Ann Egaas, a treasured lifelong resident of Bainbridge Island, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on November 4, 2024. She is survived by her son David Egaas (Lorrie), daughter Diane Meyer (R.G.), and grandson Matthew Egaas. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brother, William Hockett.
Pat will be deeply missed as she...
Dona Gay Patterson
Oct 31, 2024
With deep sadness, we share the news of Dona Gay Patterson’s passing at the age of 81 in Silverdale, Washington. She left us peacefully on October 31, 2024, embraced by the love of her family.
Gay was born May 15, 1943, in Idaho Falls, Idaho and grew up in both Ririe and Rigby Idaho. She enjoyed life, and tried new things...
James L. Hannon
Oct 27, 2024
God gave us a beautiful gift and his name was James L. Hannon. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 27, 2024, following a sudden illness.
Jim was a kind-hearted man who loved his family and friends. He spent much of his life serving the community through the fire department and the school system. He was...
Deanna Lee Pugh
Oct 22, 2024
Deanna Lee Pugh
November 4, 1937 - October 22, 2024, passed peacefully to join her husband of 66 years who preceded her in death on May 13, 2014. She often asked, "where is Tom?" Now we do believe they are together again.
Deanna is survived by her 4 daughters, Cathy Smith of Poulsbo, Sherrie Doctor of Dutch Harbor, Alaska, Lauri Krey of...
Georgia M. Figgins
Oct 18, 2024
Georgia May Figgins (McCoubrey), born on August 31, 1942, in Seattle, WA, passed away at the age of 82 on October 18, 2024, in Bainbridge Island, WA. She fought a long and arduous battle against cancer. Georgia will be remembered for her loving spirit, energetic personality, and kind heart. She was deeply loved by many.
Georgia was a long-standing islander who...
Sidney A. Mais
Oct 15, 2024
Sidney A Mais died on October 15, 2024, at Madrona House on Bainbridge Island WA. Death was due to complications from Lewy Body Dementia.
Sid was born in Manhattan Iowa, on November 17, 1952. He grew up in a farming family, the middle son with two brothers. His father grew up on Long Island NY, meeting Sid’s mother, an Iowa farm...
Patricia B. Rivero-Barrige
Sep 29, 2024
Patricia B. Rivero-Barrige, a nurturing spirit and devoted caregiver, passed away peacefully at her home on September 29, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Born on July 28, 1955, in the enchanting city of Arequipa, Peru, Patricia's journey through life was marked by her boundless dedication to nurturing the young and shaping futures. Patricia is survived by...
Dorothy E. Cole
Sep 28, 2024
Dorothy E. Cole, a cherished educator and beloved soul, departed this life on September 28, 2024, at assisted living facility in Seattle, Washington Born on April 11, 1934, in vibrant city of Boston, Massachusetts, Dorothy's journey through life was marked by her unwavering dedication to the field of education—a vocation that she embraced with unparalleled zeal and commitment. Dorothy is...
Richard E. Snider
Sep 26, 2024
Richard E. Snider, born on December 23, 1937, in Somerset, Ohio, passed away on September 26, 2024 at a care home in Port Orchard. He is remembered for his notable service as a Senior Chief in the United States Navy, dedicating many years of his life to protect and serve his country. A devoted family man, Richard is survived by...
Robert G. Woodman
Sep 25, 2024
On Wednesday, Sept 25, 2024, Bob Woodman passed away at the age of 93 due to advanced dementia and kidney failure.
Robert (Bob) Gordon Woodman was born on March 30, 1931, in his parents' home on Madison Way, Bainbridge Island, WA. As the youngest of three children of Ellen "Dolly" Woodman and Harold Woodman, Bob was affectionately known as "Babe" and...
Donna Poole
Sep 25, 2024
Long-time Washington nurse Donna Poole passed away on September 25th following a brief illness. Her family and friends were by her side in the days leading up to her passing.
Poole served as president of WSNA from 1985-1989. She was a founding member of the Association of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses and served on the board of the state nursing commission....
Joan M. Hornick
Sep 22, 2024
Joan was born September 24, 1963 to Anna and Bill Bowron. She grew up in Mount Vernon and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1981. She passed away September 22, 2024, after a long illness, at St. Michael's Hospital in Silverdale, Washington.As a child Joan was very artistic; at age 4 she began making beautiful drawings and at age...
Jeffrey M. Root
Sep 22, 2024
Jeffrey M Root passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024.
Jeff lived an adventurous and full life. Raised in his early days in Florida, Georgia, and Connecticut, Jeff spent some of his most formative years living in Bombay, India. After graduating from High School in Tokyo, Japan, Jeff spent short periods in Pullman and Seattle before entering the Navy. Following his...
Rosemarie Veronika Rohrscheib
Sep 17, 2024
Rosemarie Veronika Rohrscheib, known as Keky to her family and Veronika or Rosie to her friends, was born January 12, 1941, in Krakow, Poland, and died peacefully at Franciscan Hospice House, University Place, Washington, September 17, 2024, surrounded by family. Her early years were spent with her family in Germany before they relocated to the United States in 1948 to...
Patricia J. Spier
Sep 16, 2024
Patricia J. Spier, a luminary of the performing arts and devoted matriarch, peacefully departed this world on September 16, 2024, at a nursing home on the serene Bainbridge Island where she spent her final days. on August 6, 1925, in the picturesque of Seattle, Washington, Patricia's journey through life was marked by creativity, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to her...
David E. Bonnett
Sep 16, 2024
David Edward Bonnett
December 1, 1940 – September 16, 2024
David Bonnett, age 83, passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 16th due to complications of congestive heart failure. He was born to Edward and Virginia (Henderson) Bonnett in Weston, West Virginia on December 1st, 1940, the oldest of 5 sons. Dave graduated from Shaler High School in Glenshaw, PA...
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