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Last Name First Obituary
Aamodt Evan Evan B. Aamodt, 13, of Port Orchard died April 18, 1998, at his home. He was born Aug. 11, 1984, in Tacoma. He was in the seventh grade at Cedar Heights Junior High. Survivors include five brothers, Andrew of Bremerton, Eric, Aaron, Alan, and Jordan, all of Port Orchard; his parents, Sherry Aamodt of Port Orchard and Bruce Aamodt of Bremerton; maternal grandparents Ronald and Thelma Goosman of Texas; paternal grandmother Violet Wilkinson of Seattle; and maternal great-grandmother Ola Blasdel of Cathlamet. Services will be at 12 p.m. April 24 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Port Orchard. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel. Memorials may be made to any SeaFirst Bank branch c/o Sara Lambert, custodian for Sherry Aamodt.
Adkisson Harold Harold Willard Adkisson, 79, of Silverdale died June 16, 1998. He was born Feb. 16, 1919, in Carroll, Nebraska. On Oct. 5, 1945, Mr. Adkisson married the former Virginia E. Collins in Tacoma. He was a paratrooper in World War II in the European theater from 1941 to 1945. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He later worked for the city of Seattle in the Sanitation Department. He retired as manager for Brem-Air Disposal after 20 years of service. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Patricia Underwood of Pasco; a son, Kenneth Adkisson of Tracyton; two sisters, Karel and Shirley, both of Seattle; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on June 20 at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 577 Roy Street, Seattle, WA 98109 or to the Key Peninsula Civic Center, P.O. Box 82, Vaughn, WA 98394.
Adler Vance Vance Wolfe Adler, 80, of Suquamish died March 8, 1998, at his home. He was born May 29, 1917, in San Diego. Mr. Adler served in the Navy as a pilot, flying B-29s, P-2s, C-121s, and C-130s. He retired a commander in 1969 after 27 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Anna; one son, Vance of Reston, Va.; one daughter, Julie Ross of Suquamish; two sisters, Virginia Witherspoon of Greensboro, N.C., and Winnie Ford of Tucson, Ariz.; and three grandchildren. There will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Tuell-McKee Funeral and Cremation Services. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kitsap County.
Aikman Julia Julia A. Aikman, 81, of Poulsbo died March 29, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born May 7, 1916, in Racine, Wis. Survivors include her husband, Edgar W.; one daughter, Vicki Dwire of Casper, Wyo.; and two sisters, Barbara Deck of Hillsboro, N.D., and Joann Carnahan of Rochester. There will be no services held. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home and Bleitz Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Alexander Edna Former long-time Bremerton resident, Edna Alexander, 100, died April 13, 1998, in Ventura, Calif. She was born May 20, 1897, in Haley, Idaho. She is survived by her two daughters, Gail Gius of Somis, Calif., widow of the founding editor for The Sun, Julius Gius, and Lois Mill of Bellevue; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are to be private.
Alford Hazel Hazel B. Alford, 92, of Waco, Texas, died May 18, 1998, at a local Texas hospital. She was born Jan. 22, 1906, in Burnett, Texas. Ms. Alford was a retired beautician. Survivors include a brother, John Alford of Bremerton; two nephews, Gary and Tony Alford; two nieces, Francine Caplan and Carol Pyle of Weatherford, Texas; and several great nieces and nephews. Services will be 10:30 a.m. May 20 at Beverly Hills Baptist Church in Waco. The Rev. Carrol Hambrick will officiate. Graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. May 20 at Richland Springs Cemetery in Richland Springs. Arrangements are under the direction of Heritage Memorial Funeral Home. Donations may be made to Beverly Hills Baptist Church, 4112 Memorial Drive, Waco, TX 76711 or Friends for Life, P.O. Box 23491, Waco, TX 76702.
Alongi Louis Louis Alongi, 75, of Kennewick died March 13, 1998, at his home. He was born Sept. 24, 1922, in Roy. He graduated from Yelm High School and attended barber college. On July 8, 1950, he married Frances Huval in Pasco. Mr. Alongi served in the Navy aboard the USS Indiana during World War II. He later worked as a restaurant and bar manager and cook. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Louis Jr. of Bremerton and Tim of Kennewick; a brother, John of Arizona; a sister, Anna Gillespie of Bremerton; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. March 19 at Columbia Memorial Chapel. Donations may be made to Tri Cities Hospice, 2108 W. Entiat Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336.
Amos Evelyn Evelyn Iris Amos, 86, of Belfair died March 17, 1998, at her home. She was born May 5, 1911, in Mount Vernon. On July 21, 1947, she married William Henry Amos in Norfolk, Va. She is survived by her husband; two nieces, Barbara Newland of Port Orchard and Lynn Brown of Libby, Mont.; and a nephew, Bill Stine of Libby, Mont. There will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels c/o the Mary E. Theler Community Center, P.O. Box 1445, Belfair, WA 98528.
Anderson Dorothy Dorothy Marshall Anderson, 87, of Port Townsend died May 15, 1998, at Jefferson General Hospital. She was born March 8, 1911, in Kalispell, Mont. In 1934, she married Harry Lee Marshall. He preceded her in death in 1953. In 1968, she married James E. Anderson. Mrs. Anderson worked at Fort Warden Treatment and Diagnostic Center until her retirement. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Joanne Wood of Seattle, Barbie Chambers of Poulsbo, and Margie Grondahl-Perkins of Poulsbo; one son, Richard of Forks; one sister, Arvesta Strayer of Spokane; one half sister, Opal Messier of Soldatna, Alaska; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial was held at Chimacum Cemetery on May 19.
Anderson John John R. Anderson, 81, of Poulsbo died June 1, 1998, at his home. He was born Oct. 10, 1916, in South Range, Wis. On June 8, 1940, he married Edith M. Youderian in Iowa. He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Carolyn Glover of Seattle; one sister, Bernice Almquist of Los Gatos, Calif.; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. June 7 at Cedar Glen Clubhouse. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kitsap County, P.O. Box 3416, Silverdale, WA 98383.
Anderson Lewis Lewis Eugene Anderson, 76, of Port Orchard and Idaho City, Idaho died April 4, 1998, in Bremerton. He was born May 12, 1921, in Bremerton. He graduated from Port Orchard High School in 1939. Mr. Anderson served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He owned Andy's Supply in Boise, Idaho for many years, until retiring. Survivors include three sons, Edgar Anderson and William Grant, both of Boise, Idaho, and Fred Grant of Sequim; a daughter, June Eriksen of Rupert, Idaho; a brother, Ed of Port Orchard; two sisters, Florence Lentz of Port Orchard and Blanche Clark of Pe Ell; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. At his request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Anderson Ruth Ruth E. Anderson, 82, of Belfair died May 12, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov. 1, 1915, in Bangor. She attended Bangor School, formerly located at the site of the Bangor submarine base. On May 1, 1934, she married J. Alfred Anderson. He preceded her in death on Feb. 12, 1965. Mrs. Anderson owned Silverdale Laundry from 1946 to 1962. She worked at Bremerton Convalescent Center from 1968 to 1973 and The German Society Retirement Home in Kirkland from 1973 to 1986. Survivors include two sons, Carl of Bremerton and Jack of Gardnerville, Nev.; a daughter, Leah Marks of Belfair; a brother, Edward Egeberg of Poulsbo; two sisters, Esther Chapp of Tacoma and Helen Gerovich of Redding, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. There will be private family services. Arrangements are under the direction of Tuell-McKee Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the Silverdale Lutheran Church.
Arnim Deborah Deborah A. "Debi Fugitt" Arnim, 44, of Edmonds died May 2, 1998, at her home. She was born June 9, 1953, in Bremerton. She graduated from Bremerton High School in 1971 and attended Olympic College. On March 24, 1978, she married Dan Arnim in Seattle. Mrs. Arnim worked as a personnel/production manager for The Paper Company. Survivors include her husband; a son, Jeff of the family home; a stepson, Ben of Seattle; her mother, Cleo Fugitt of Bremerton; a sister, Michelle Williams of Bremerton; and a brother, Jon Fugitt of Bremerton. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. May 6 in the Chapel of Beck's Funeral Home, 405 Fifth St., Edmonds. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 2383, Bremerton, WA 98310.
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Edward M. Arness, 89, of Bremerton died June 14, 1998. He was born September 23, 1908, in Kingston. Mr. Arness was a self-employed logging contractor for 45 years. In 1940, he married Dora Rowe. Survivors include a son, Bill of Poulsbo; a daughter, Suzanne Anest of Kingston; a brother, Robert of Olympia; a sister, Helen Lawson of Kingston; and four grandchildren. A graveside service will be at 4 p.m. June 19 at Kingston Cemetery at Norman and Kingston roads. A memorial service will be at Kingston Christian Church at 4:30 p.m. with a reception and buffet to follow. Arrangements are by Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home.
Arnold Edith Edith S. Arnold, 86, of Silverdale died March 19, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born March 19, 1912, in Norwalk, Ohio. She graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1930 and attended Bremerton Business College. On Aug. 31, 1932, she married Chauncey Arnold in Port Orchard. Mrs. Arnold was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Katherine Banks of San Diego and Chris Wilson of Silverdale; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. March 28 at Silverdale United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard. Donations may be made to Silverdale United Methodist Church, 9982 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale, WA 98383.
Baines Anna Anna Marie Baines, newborn, died June 8, 1998, in Tacoma, where she was born the same day. She is survived by her parents, Calvin R. Jr. and Tia Marie Baines of Port Orchard; one brother, Calvin Ray Baines III of Port Orchard; one sister, Lisa Raquel Baines of New York; maternal grandparents Bertha and Mike Williams of Spanaway; and paternal grandparents Calvin R. Sr. and Bengelina Baines of Bremerton. A private family service is planned. Arrangements are by Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel.
Baker Clarence Clarence Baker, 87, of Tahuya died May 25, 1998, in Shelton. He was born Aug. 16, 1910, in Yakima. He was a high school graduate. On Dec. 19, 1963, he married Wilma L. Baker in Puyallup. Mr. Baker worked in heating and plumbing. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Robert and Mike, both of Tacoma; three stepsons, David Murphy and Phillip and Daniel Baker; one sister, Helen Coughlin of Port Orchard; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. June 5, at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Baker Clarence Clarence Baker, 87, of Tahuya died May 25, 1998, in Shelton. He was born Aug. 16, 1910, in Yakima. He was a high school graduate. On Dec. 19, 1963, he married Wilma L. Ware in Puyallup. Mr. Baker worked in heating and plumbing. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Robert and Mike, both of Tacoma; three stepsons, David Murphy and Phillip and Daniel Baker; one sister, Helen Coughlin of Port Orchard; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. June 5, at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Baldwin Joshua Joshua Steven Baldwin, 23, of North Pole, Alaska, died April 10, 1998, at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. He was born May 14, 1974, in Bremerton. He graduated from Central Kitsap High School in 1992. Mr. Baldwin served four and a half years in the Air Force, and was a vehicle operator/dispatcher for the 354th Transportation Squadron. Survivors include his parents, Steven and Barbara Baldwin of Seabeck; maternal grandparents, Morrie and Mary Ellen Dawkins of Bremerton; paternal grandparents, Stanley and Phyllis Walster of Grapeview; and a sister, Melanie Baldwin of Muscatine, Iowa. A funeral service will be 11 a.m. April 18 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, P.O. Box 8249, Missoula, MT 59807.
Bartlett Margaret Margaret Irene Bartlett, 95, of Bremerton died May 17, 1998, at Belmont Terrace in Bremerton. She was born June 23, 1902, in Parker, Idaho. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, James of Bremerton; two sisters, Clara Andrews of Lake Oswego, Ore., and Bessie Johnason of Pocatello, Idaho; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial services were conducted May 28 at Miller-Woodlawn Chapel.
Baselt Connie Connie Kay Baselt, 51, of Bremerton died June 28, 1998. She was born May 10, 1947, in Bremerton. She was a high school graduate. Mrs. Baselt made her living as a jewelry sales associate. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy; her mother, Dolly Hubbard of Bremerton; a son, William of Bremerton; a daughter, Kristine Hickey of Bremerton; two brothers, Vernon Hubbard of Portland, Ore., and Terry Hubbard of Bremerton; a sister, Nancy Conn of Bremerton; and three grandchildren. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. July 1 at Miller Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Beatty Roland Roland W. "Barney" Beatty, 74, of Bremerton died March 13, 1998, in Bremerton. He was born Dec. 10, 1923, in Vinland. He graduated from North Kitsap High School in 1942. Mr. Beatty served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. He later worked as a machinist at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for 28 years, retiring in 1971. Survivors include a son, Richard of Keyport; a daughter, Judy Hedrick of Belfair; a brother, Fred of Bremerton; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. March 19 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, 557 Roy St., Seattle, WA 98109.
Beglau Emanuel Emanuel "Dutch" Beglau, 85, of Harper died April 9, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 13, 1912, in Walsh, Alberta, Canada. Mr. Beglau worked for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard as a shipfitter for 20 years until retiring in 1973. Survivors include three sons, Fred and Ronald of Key Peninsula, and Jerry of Seattle; one stepson, John Steiner of Lake Cushman; one daughter, Sherrie Osinski of Tacoma; one stepdaughter, Ina Cheyney of Seabeck; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. No services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Kitsap Cremation and Burial Society.
Beigh Ila Ila M. Beigh, 94, of Bremerton died March 8, 1998, at Belmont Terrace Nursing Home. She was born Dec. 16, 1903, in Whitehall, Mont. She married Charlie Beigh in 1920. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Dorothy Beigh of Bremerton; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. March 11 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 12 at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. March 12, at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 718 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton, WA, 98310.
Bell Kyle Kyle Carter Bell, 8, of Port Orchard died June 23, 1998. He was born on Jan., 11, 1990, in Tacoma. He was a student of South Colby Elementary School in Port Orchard. His interests were soccer and playing the piano. Survivors include his mother, Robbie Bell of Port Orchard; sister Chelsea and brother Jeffrey, both of the family home; grandparents Lee and Betty Bell of Milton; and grandmother Louise Carter of Bremerton. He was preceded in death by his father, Ken. There will be a graveside service at 2 p.m. June 27 at Haven of Rest Memorial Park. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Kyle Bell Memorial Fund, c/o South Colby Elementary School PTO, P.O. Box 4284, South Colby, WA 98384.
Bennett Virginia Virginia Bennett, 69, of Port Orchard died March 24, 1998, at St. Frances Hospital. She was born April 3, 1928, in Portland, Ore. She graduated from Highline High School in 1946. On Nov. 24, 1948, she married Calvin Bennett. Survivors include one son, Terry of Olalla; one daughter, Jane Frye of Seattle; her brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Cora Wahlgren; and two grandsons, Derick Bennett and Travis Frye. She was preceded in death by her husband. At her request, there were no services. Memorials may be made to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
Benzinger Donald Donald H. Benzinger, 67, of Seabeck died May 25, 1998, on Whidbey Island. He was born March 2, 1931, in Orchard Park, N.Y. On Sept. 8, 1956, he married Annie in Port Townsend. Mr. Benzinger served in the Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. Later, he worked as a planner and estimator for the Department of the Navy for 34 years, retiring in 1986. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Sean of Bremerton and Henry of Seabeck; four daughters, Catherine Treseler of San Anselmo, Calif., Teresa Rabb of Issaquah, Colleen Jones of Juneau, Alaska, and Christine DeBois of Issaquah; one brother, Richard of Chubbuck, Idaho; and one sister, Ruth Downey of Eden, N.Y. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. May 28. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. May 29. Both will be at Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Star of the Sea Building Fund or to Alzheimer's Fund.
Biss Richard Richard E. "Dick" Biss, 60, of Port Orchard died June 14, 1998, in Bremerton. He was born Feb. 28, 1938, in Nanty Glo, Pa. He graduated from Shedd High School in Shedd, Ore., and from Carlsbad Junior College in Carlsbad, Calif. He married Louella M. Sullivan in Port Orchard. Mr. Biss was an operations manager for Pacific Northwest Energy Company for 24 years. Survivors include his wife; five daughters, Debbie Parish of Eugene, Ore., Lisa Hall of Port Orchard, Cyndy Louvier of North Manchester, Ind., Pam Stuart of Poulsbo and Kari Sorensen of Clallam Bay; his mother, Stella Crowe of Albany, Ore.; two sisters, Nancy Coon of Shedd and Pat Foesch of Salem, Ore.; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. June 19 at First Christian Church, 4885 Hovde Road in Port Orchard. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 5371, Seattle, WA 98105-0371.
Boileau Paul Paul Jerome Boileau, 47, of Bremerton died April 27, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 13, 1950, in Spokane. He graduated from Shadle Park High School in 1970. Mr. Boileau worked as a pipefitter for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Shop 56 for 20 years. He is survived by three brothers, Steven of Spokane, William of Bremerton, and Joseph of Spokane; one sister, Mary Kline of Otis Orchards; and his mother, Rosalie Boileau of Spokane. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. May 1. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. May 2. Both are to be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Boy Scout Troop No. 501 or to Knights of Columbus No. 1379, 2515 Burwell, Bremerton, WA 98312.
Boneta Kathryn Kathryn C. Boneta, 92, of Port Orchard died April 1, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born July 20, 1905, in Hamilton, Ohio. She attended the Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles. In 1954, she married Ernest Boneta in Las Vegas. Mrs. Boneta worked at B.J. Services in Los Angeles until retiring in 1966. Survivors include one son, William Feeney of Port Orchard; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. There will be no services. Arrangements are by Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Bramel Eugene Eugene Wilson Bramel, 82, of Poulsbo died May 6, 1998, at Belmont Terrace Convalescent Center. He was born May 9, 1915, in Wallingford, Ky. On Sept. 26, 1956, he married Isabel Dymesich in Sacramento, Calif. Mr. Bramel served in the Navy during World War II, from 1942 to 1961, in the Fleet Reserve until 1972. Later, he worked at the old Commissary at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard as a meat cutter until retiring in 1982. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Steve of Seattle and Terence of Longmont, Colo.; one daughter, Judy Landis of Silverdale; numerous half brothers and half sister; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. May 11 at Poulsbo Mortuary, "The Stone Chapel at Cherry Grove." Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 2625 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 9812.
Brandewie Michael D. Michael Brandewie, 59, of Seabeck died May 28, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born June 9, 1936, in Sidney, Ohio. He graduated from the University of Detroit with a bachelor of science in electrical engineering in 1961 and was a graduate fellow at Princeton University in 1981. On April 30, 1966, he married Clara J. Brandewie in Barnesville, Pa. Mr. Brandewie worked in Research and Development for the Federal Aviation Administration, retiring in 1994 as Senior Executive. Survivors include his wife; one brother, Richard of Monte Nido, Calif.; and one sister, Anne Sharp of Sidney, Ohio. He donated his body to the University of Washington. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. June 9, at St. Olaf's Catholic Church, 18943 Caldart Ave. NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Hospice, or to the Kitsap County Humane Society.
Brant Carrie Carrie Brant, 93, of Port Orchard died May 24, 1998, at Ridgemont Terrace. She was born Oct. 18, 1904, in Uvalde, Texas. She married her first husband, J.A. Harmon, in Uvalde, Texas, in 1925. He preceded her in death in 1936. She married her second husband, Levin Brant, in Los Angeles in 1943. He preceded her in death in 1958. She is survived by one son, James R. "Bob" Harmon of Port Orchard; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. Services will be held at 1 p.m. May 29 at Rill Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist at Rill Chapel. Memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church, 2483 Mitchell Road SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366.
Brazill Marilyn Marilyn Brazill, 70, of Bremerton died March 27, 1998, at her home. She was born Jan. 14, 1928, in Youngtown, Ohio. She worked in retail sales. Survivors include two sons, Fletcher Martin of Rosamond, Calif., and John Kimble of San Diego; two daughters, Elizabeth Bomengen of Bremerton and Jackie Kimble of Seattle; one brother, Robert Hayne of Bremerton; and nine grandchildren. At her request, there will be no services. Memorials may be made to Fire District 15 EMS, 7600 Old Military Road NE, Bremerton, or to Harrison Home Health, 2520 Cherry Ave., Bremerton.
Brenton Boyd Boyd Brenton, 77, of Poulsbo died April 15, 1998, at his home. He was born June 28, 1920, in Bar Harbor, Maine. He was a high school graduate. Mr. Brenton served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He later worked for Pacific Northwest Bell for 38 years as a communications serviceman. Survivors include his wife, Lillian; three sons, Tom of Bainbridge Island, Boyd Jr. of LaConner, and John of Kingston; one daughter, Judy Brenton of Alaska; and nine grandchildren. At his request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Poulsbo Mortuary, "The Stone Chapel."
Bronaugh Joseph Joseph C. Bronaugh, 79, died at Harrison Hospital on May 22, 1998. The Bremerton resident was born on Aug. 6, 1918, in Charleston, W. V., and was reared and educated in Huntington. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1940, served in World War II and subsequently worked on the railroads. Bronaugh married Jannette Gilk in Chehalis on March 8, 1947. He moved to Bremerton in 1958 and worked as a boilermaker in the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard until his 1974 retirement. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Joseph C. Jr. of Bremerton and Jeff of Redmond; one sister, Honor Mae Lowther of Buffalo, W. V.; and two half-sisters, Ruth Russo of Charleston, W. V., and Lou Fallet of New Jersey. Visitation will take place at the Lewis Funeral Chapel from noon to 6:30 p.m. May 26, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., May 30, at the Lewis Funeral Chapel followed military graveside services at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Brown Herschel Herschel Earl Brown, 63, of Bremerton died June 11, 1998. He was born December 18, 1934, in Belfair. On June 4, 1992, he married Lyla L. Brown in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Mr. Brown served in the Army from 1952-1956. He worked at PSNS as a nuclear power instructor for 20 years, retiring in 1975. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Herschel D. Brown of Arkansas and Jim D. Brown Edler of Port Orchard; three stepsons, Metz, Dale and Rob Abbott, all of Silverdale; six brothers, Richard D. of Port Orchard, Arnold G. of Seattle, Howard J. of Belfair and Lance, Jerry and Mike, all of Bremerton; a stepdaughter, Anna C. Bresette of Silverdale; two sisters, Carol Larson of Silverdale and Linda Bourne of Seattle; and 10 grandchildren. A wake will be at noon June 20 at 4545 Jarstad Dr., Bremerton, WA.
Buchanan Owen Owen "Buck" Buchanan, 56, of Gig Harbor died April 27, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 30, 1941, in Tacoma. He graduated from Stadium High School in Tacoma, attended Pacific Lutheran University, and graduated from the University of Washington. On Oct. 3, 1987, he married Marcia Buchanan in Tacoma. Mr. Buchanan served in the National Guard. He was also a businessman at Import City in Bremerton from 1975 to 1988. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Bradi Buchanan of Great Falls, Mont.; one stepson, Donivan Blankenbaker of Bremerton; one stepdaughter, Laura Berg of Portland, Ore.; one sister, Barbara Fay of Sunnyvale, Calif.; his mother, Hazel Buchanan of Tacoma; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. April 30, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 5941 S 12th Street in Tacoma. Memorials may be made to Olympic Peninsula Kidney Center, 2740 Clare Avenue, Bremerton, WA 98310. Please sign a donor card.
Burbank Michaila Michaila Rebekah Burbank, an infant, died March 11, 1998. She was born Sept. 30, 1997. She is survived by her parents, James and Kathleene Burbank of McChord Air Force Base; grandparents, Kenneth and Becky Blinn of Port Orchard, Jim and Sarah Burbank of Lodi, Calif., and Karen Stevers of Port Orchard; and great-grandparents, Byron and Bonnie Blinn of Port Orchard, Mark and Mary Barnett of Kenai, Alaska, and Nancy Binder of Chugiak, Alaska. A private family service will be held March 17. A memorial service and reception will follow at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Purdy at 3 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Haven of Rest Funeral Home.
Burdick Patricia Patricia A. Burdick, 87, of Belfair died April 9, 1998, at Cottesmore of Life in Gig Harbor. She was born March 17, 1911, in Phoenix. On Nov. 9, 1929, she married Elbert B. Burdick in Mount Vernon. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Don of Wenatchee and Bud of Fort Bragg, Calif.; one sister, Peggy White of Albany, Ga.; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial gathering will be held at a future date. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist at Rill Chapel.
Burkhart Frances Frances I. Burkhart, 79, formerly of Allyn, died May 24, 1998. Frances is survived by her son, John Burkhart; her daughter, Peggy McClintock; and five grandchildren. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond. A memorial service in her honor will be held at 3 p.m. May 29 at Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N. 70th, Seattle, WA (206) 782-3776. All family and friends are welcome.
Burton Virginia Virginia L. "Ginger" Burton, 64, of Tallahassee, Fla., died April 8, 1998, in Tallahassee, Fla. She was born in Burley. She worked for the Department of Insurance, Division of Liquidation and Rehabilitation for 18 years. Survivors include one son, Lloyd M. "Monte" of Tallahassee, Fla.; one brother, Paul Laxson of Spokane; four sisters, Jerry Burton and Barbara Castroni of Burley, Edna Gaddis of Decatur, Texas, and Jessie Conley of Portland, Ore.; her mother, Hattie Mae Laxson of Burley; and two granddaughters. Services will be 11 a.m. April 11 at Evangel Assembly of God Church in Tallahassee, Fla. Arrangements are under the direction of Culley's Meadowwood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Royal Ranger/Missionettes Programs, c/o Evangel Assembly of God Church, 2300 Bainbridge Road, Tallahassee, Fla. 32303.
Bushnell David David N. Bushnell, 54, of Bremerton died May 15, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born July 11, 1943, in Los Angeles. He graduated from high school in San Francisco, graduated from Barber College in San Francisco, attended San Mateo College, and attended Olympic College. Mr. Bushnell worked as a barber/stylist. He also served on the Disability Action Program to help provide better access for disabled students at Olympic College. Survivors include his mother, Louise Shingleton-Quast of Bremerton; two stepbrothers, James Shingleton of Clallam Bay and William Shingleton of Coffman Cove, Alaska; and a stepsister, Joanne Jaynes of Eagle River, Alaska. A memorial service will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Donations may be made to Life Center NW, Organ Donation Memorial Fund, 2553 76th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040.
Cain Thomas Thomas E. Cain Sr., 61, of Port Orchard died May 13, 1998, in Port Orchard. He was born Aug. 17, 1936, in Greenville, S.C. He is a high school graduate. On June 19, 1958, he married Marianne Halffman in Seattle. Mr. Cain served 28 years as a chief in the Navy. After his retirement, he worked as a rigger for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Survivors include his wife; a son, Thomas Jr. of Bremerton; a daughter, Connie Henderson of Suquamish; two brothers, Lewis and Charles, both of Greenville; three sisters, Geraldine Means, Sylvia Brannon and Cheryl Cooper, all of Greenville; and one grandchild. A memorial service was held on May 16 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home.
Callow Ann Ann Hagen Butler Callow, 70, of Indianola died March 18, 1998, at Harborview Medical Center. She was born April 10, 1927, in Seattle. She graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane and attended the University of Washington. She was employed in real estate in Kingston, most recently with Windermere. Survivors include the father of her children, Gerald Butler; four sons, Tim Butler, Rob Butler, and Dan Butler, all of Indianola, and Mike Butler of Salem, Ore.; two daughters, Susan Hancock of Indianola and Katie Johnson of Poulsbo; two step-children, Victoria Schubert and Jim Callow, both of Portland, Ore.; and 13 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon M. Callow. A celebration of life service will be at 12:30 p.m. March 27 at Indianola Clubhouse. Donations may be sent to Children's Hospital Orthopedic Guild, P.O. Box C-5371, Seattle, WA 98105, or the Indianola Memorial Fund.
Cameron Leatha Leatha Jennings Cameron, 100, of Poulsbo died May 28, 1998, at Martha & Mary Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 8, 1897, in Vernon County, Wis. Her first husband, Carl E. Bladow, preceded her in death in 1960. Her second husband, Paul D. Cameron, preceded her in death in 1975. Survivors include one son, Gale Bladow of San Diego; three daughters, Dorothy Barney of Bremerton, Mildred Kusy of Fairborn, Ohio, and Jean Gimlin of Visalia, Calif.; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. A private family gathering will be held. Arrangements are by Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home.
Campbell Ernest Ernest O. Campbell, 43, of Poulsbo died March 13, 1998, at Harborview Medical Center. He was born May 10, 1954, in Bozeman, Mont. He was educated in Kitsap County schools. Mr. Campbell was an auto mechanic. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Jim and Joann Campbell of Bremerton; his mother and stepfather, Darlene and Jack Hill of Big Fork, Mont.; a daughter, Mary Campbell of Belfair; seven brothers, James Campbell and Daniel Hill, both of Honolulu, Michael Campbell of Ferndale, Steve Campbell and David Rash, both of Bremerton, Brian Hill of Allyn, and Jeff Rash of California; and a sister, Kathi Shubert of Silverdale. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. March 18 at Christ Lutheran Church, 3701 N. Shore Road, Belfair. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Donations may be made to his daughter c/o of any Washington Mutual branch.
Card Alice Alice P. Card, 93, of Oak Harbor died April 16, 1998, at Whidbey General Hospital in Coupeville. She was born Dec. 20, 1904, in Windemere, British Columbia. She graduated from Coupeville High School and received her teaching certificate from the Bellingham Normal School. She taught at the Cornet Bay School, the Blyn School, the Crosby School and the Chico School. She married Victor Card. He preceded her in death in 1950. Mrs. Card worked with her husband in the real estate and insurance businesses Bremerton and Poulsbo until retiring in 1969. Survivors include a nephew, Robert Strong of Oak Harbor; and two grandnieces, Megan and Cynthia Strong. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. April 21 at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Bremerton. The Rev. James Reynolds of the First United Methodist Church will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Burley Funeral Chapel in Oak Harbor. Donations may be made to Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105.
Carstens Leigh Ann LeighAnn Carstens, 48, of Port Orchard died May 8, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born June 1, 1949, in Bremerton. She graduated from West High School in 1967. Ms. Carstens worked as a legal secretary for Kitsap County District Court. Survivors include her mother, Doris Swansen of Bremerton; her fiancee, Bill Kepler of Port Orchard; two daughters, Angela Carstens of Port Orchard and Jody Carstens of Gig Harbor; one brother, Scott Swansen of Seattle; and two grandchildren. Private services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of Washington, 2625 Third Ave., Seattle WA 98121-1213.
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Laura Carter, 81, of Bainbridge Island died Feb. 9, 2004 at the family home on Baker Hill Road on Bainbridge Island.

She was born  July 6, 1922 in Olema, Okanogan County, Wash., to Eddie and Myrta (Warner) Holzhauser. She graduated from Brewster High School in Brewster, Wash., in 1939.

On Dec. 25, 1943, she married Herbert Dayton Carter. He preceded her in death in 1985.

Before marriage, she worked as a receptionist and in retail. During World War II, she was employed in the canteen at the Winslow Shipyard on Bainbridge Island.

Mrs. Carter had lived in the family's Baker Hill home since 1943. She enjoyed music, collecting costume jewelry and keeping up with the lives of her extended family.

Survivors include two sons, Stanley Carter of Arlington, Wash., and Wesley Carter of the family home; a daughter, Victoria (Carter) White of Poulsbo; a foster son, Mel Carter of San Jose, Calif.; a sister, Zora (Holzhauser) Montgomery of Keaau, Hawaii; six grandchildren, Rick, Nikki, Brad, Michael, Mary and Jessica; and six great-grandchildren, Isabelle, Annaliese, Rosaliegh, Brandon, Bryce and Breony.

A private family service will be held. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home in Bremerton.

Carter Robert Robert "Bob" H. Carter, 80, of Tracyton died June 23, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 11, 1918, in Seattle. He was a high school graduate. On Sept. 13, 1939, he married Joyce Hammargren in Manette. Mr Carter served in the Navy from 1943 to 1945. He worked as a planner and estimator for 32 years until his retirement in 1974. Survivors include his wife; a son, Robert I. of Central Valley; a sister, June McDonald of Colville; and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. June 30 at Tracyton United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to Tracyton United Methodist Church, 5153 Naomi St. NW, Tracyton, WA 98393.
Champeness Ruby Ruby E. Champeness, 68, of Bainbridge Island died May 14, 1998, at Virginia Mason. She was born Oct. 6, 1929, in Kamiah, Idaho. She was a high school graduate. Mrs. Champeness worked as a travel agent for 20 years. Survivors include her husband, Hal; one daughter, Kristin Kuhlman of Arlington; three brothers, James Osborne of Kamiah, Idaho, Everett "Ozzie" Osborne of Dallas, and Elmer "Nick" Osborne of Federal Way; one sister, Nancy Lanz of Arlington; and two grandchildren. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home.
Cherry Jim Jim E. Cherry, 76, of Poulsbo died April 11, 1998, at Naval Hospital. He was born Sept. 18, 1921, in Portland, Ore. He was a graduate of McLaughlin Union High School in Milton Freewater, Ore. On April 23, 1943, he married Rose L. Mateovich in Portland, Ore. Mr. Cherry served in the Army, retiring after 21 years. He later continued with the Army Corp of Engineers, retiring after 17 years. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Michael of Park City, Utah and James of Phoenix; and one sister, Margaret Vancura of Bremerton. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. April 18, at St. Olaf's Catholic Church, 18943 Caldart St. in Poulsbo. Arrangements are under the direction of Poulsbo Mortuary, "The Stone Chapel." Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 557 Roy St., Seattle, WA 98109.
Christensen Geneva Geneva P. Christensen, 83, of Bremerton died June 9, 1998, at her home. She was born May 1, 1915, in Silverdale. She attended Bremerton schools and graduated from Bremerton High School in 1934. On Dec. 9, 1944, she married Roland Christensen in Bremerton. Survivors include three sons, Steve of Bainbridge Island, Don of Tacoma, and Robert of Anchorage, Alaska; one brother, C. Robert Qualheim of Richland; one sister, Margaret Zukowski of Bremerton; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. June 13, at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kitsap County, 3100 Bucklin Hill Road No. 101, P.O. Box 3106, Silverdale, WA 98383, or to your favorite charity.
Clements Michael Michael John Clements, 38, of Denver died May 3, 1998, in Denver. He was born Aug. 10, 1959, in San Diego. He graduated from West High in Bremerton. Mr. Clements worked as a construction worker and as a chef. Survivors include a son, Jeremy; two daughters, Angela Mehling and Michelle Clements; his mother, Loretta Burton; four brothers, Steve Clements, Wilbure Burton, Larry Clark and Christopher Burton; and two sisters, Angela Super and Susan Clark. There will be a private memorial service. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Cochran Erna Erna A. Cochran, 88, of Bremerton died March 13, 1998, in Bremerton. She was born Jan. 5, 1910, in new Salem, N.D. On Nov. 2, 1936, she married Harlan F. Cochran in Yakima. Mrs. Cochran retired from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in 1973. She is survived by one son, Kenneth of Spokane; one daughter, Janice Matte of Connecticut; one sister, Ellen Kiachmeir of Missoula, Mont.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be at 11 a.m. March 17, at Miller-Woodlawn Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 11th and Veneta, Bremerton.
Cole Doris Doris Dora Cole, 72, of Bremerton died April 4, 1998, in Bremerton. She was born Sept. 2, 1925, in Hope, N.D. On Jan. 22, 1943, she married Richard L. Cole. He preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Roger of Bremerton and Gary of Port Orchard; two daughters, Laverne Lucas of Moberly, Mo., and Renee Bushlack of Bremerton; three sisters, Sylvia Eberle of Jamestown, N.D., Marlys Hansen and Marlin Parkman, both of Hope; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to noon April 10 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. April 10, also at Miller-Woodlawn. Donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, 557 Roy St., Seattle WA 98109.
Coleman Leota Leota H. Coleman, 83, of Port Orchard died April 17, 1998, in Port Orchard. She was born Aug. 5, 1914, in Dustin, Okla. She earned her master's degree from William and Mary College. She was married to her husband, Cliff, for 50 years. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Coleman was a school teacher and counselor for more than 25 years. Survivors include two sons, Jack of Port Orchard and Mike of Houston; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. There will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel.
Comyn Jr. William William Leslie Comyn Jr., 88, of Poulsbo died May 23, 1998, at Belmont Terrace Convalescent Center. He was born June 7, 1909, in San Rafael, Calif. He moved to Kitsap County in 1952. Mr. Comyn worked as a Realtor for JRO Real Estate Agency in Poulsbo for over 30 years. He is survived by several nephews, including Jeffrey of Seattle. At his request, there will be no services held. Arrangements are under the direction of Stone Chapel at Cherry Grove.
Conn Wade Wade Robert Conn, 31, of Bremerton died May 30, 1998, in Home, Pierce County. He was born Aug. 4, 1966, in Bremerton. He attended both Central Kitsap and Bremerton schools. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Dorothy and Robert O'Dell of Manchester; his father and stepmother, Bruce and Patty Conn of Bremerton; one daughter, Brianna of Bremerton; one brother, Clint of Eastern Washington; one half-brother, Zachery of Bremerton; paternal grandparents Bob and Maxine Conn of Arizona; and paternal great-grandparents Lyle and Betty Hess of Port Orchard. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 4 and from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. June 5. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. June 5. All will be at Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Coonfield Jack Jack L. Coonfield, 67, of Bremerton died April 20, 1998, at his home. He was born May 21, 1930, in Rogers, Ark. On May 12, 1950, he married Norma Joan Dahlquist. Mr. Coonfield served in the Marine Corps, retiring as a staff sergeant after 20 years. Later, he worked at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Supply Center for 20 years, retiring in 1986. He is survived by his wife; one son, Michael L. of Baltimore; three daughters, Cindy Carroll, Becky Heroux and Dede Christiansen, all of Bremerton; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be at 3 :30 p.m. April 24 at Crossroads Neighborhood Church, Fairgrounds and Old Military Roads. Services will follow at 4 p.m. at the church. Arrangements are by Tuell McKee Funeral and Cremation Services of Bremerton. Memorials may be made to Johns Hopkins University Hunnington's Research Group, Ross Building 558, 720 Rutland Ave., Baltimore, MD 21205.
Cornwell Charles Charles Emil Cornwell, 78, of Port Orchard died May 30, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born July 14, 1919, in St. Lawrence, S.D. On March 28, 1940, he married Maxine in Omak. Mr. Cornwell served in the Army during World War II. He then went to work as a machinist/engraver at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, retiring in 1974. For the last 24 years, he has worked for Twin Firs Tack Shop. He is survived by his daughter, Audrey Eileen Handy-Henderson of Port Orchard; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 5, with funeral services following at Rill Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 2625 Third Ave., Seattle, WA 98121.
Cote Luella Luella E. Cote, 86, of Oregon died June 7, 1998, in Sprague River, Ore. She was born June 11, 1911, in Red River Valley, N.D. Ms. Cote worked at the Washington State Veterans Home in Port Orchard until her retirement in 1973. Survivors include two sons, Wesley of Port Orchard and Lesley of Yuma, Ariz.; one daughter, Peggy Gray of Sprague River, Ore.; her twin sister, Louise Ego of Ontario, Ore.; one brother, Melvin Wagar of Chehalis; and eight grandchildren. Her husband, George, preceded her in death in 1973. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, June 10, at McHenry Funeral Home, 206 NW Fifth St., Corvallis, Ore. Services will follow at 2 p.m. at Oddfellows Cemetery in Lebanon, Ore. Arrangements are under the direction of McHenry Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hospice Service of Klamath Falls, Mid County Ambulance of Sprague River, or to American Cancer Fund in care of McHenry Funeral Home, 206 NW Fifth St., Corvallis, OR 97330.
Cothary Walter Walter G. Cothary, 74, of Belfair died May 24, 1998, at his home. He was born Aug. 28, 1923, in Olympia. He graduated from Bremerton High School in 1941. On Sept. 10, 1950, he married Louise Hays in Redding, Calif. Mr. Cothary served in the Army. He was a public school music teacher until retiring in 1978. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Anita Evans of Juneau, Alaska; three sons, Arthur of Seattle, Lynden of Ketchikan, Alaska, and Christopher of Pacific; one sister, Jean of Tenino; and three grandchildren. At his request, there will be no services. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross.
Cowan Shirley Shirley Eleanor Cowan, 82, of Enumclaw died April 27, 1998, at Bel Air Nursing Home in Tacoma. She was born Nov. 2, 1915, in Newell, S.D. She was a high school graduate. On Aug. 26, 1933, she married Alfred Jerome Cowan Sr. in Lead, S.D. Mrs. Cowan worked as head cook for Hood Canal School for 10 years before retiring in 1975. Survivors include two sons, Alfred Jr. of Olympia and Gary of Bremerton; one daughter, Cheryl Ehler of Enumclaw; one sister, Delores Pavondra of Omaha, Neb.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Blietz Funeral Home.
Crawford John John E. Crawford, 85, of Bremerton died March 21, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 1, 1912, in Turtle Creek, Pa. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle; one son, John of New Bern, N.C.; one daughter, Carol Merrill of Sebring, Fla.; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. No services will be held. Arrangements are by Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home.
Cunningham Adeline Adeline Donnis Darling Cunningham, 74, of Bremerton, died June 8, 1998, in Bremerton. She was born Jan. 20, 1924, in Yakima. On Dec. 7, 1940, she married Frank H. Cunningham. She is survived by one daughter, Louise Webster of Poulsbo; two sisters, Louise Whitehead and Lee Darling, both of Bremerton; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1992. A service will be at 2 p.m. June 27, at Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4418 Perry Ave. NE, Bremerton. Memorials may be made to Eckankar Church, 2544 Perry Ave., Bremerton, WA 98310, or to Hospice of Kitsap County, P.O. Box 3416, Silverdale, WA 98383.
Curfman Rosella Rosella C. Curfman, 86, of Bremerton died June 15, 1998, at Belmont Terrace Convalescent Center. She was born on Dec. 18, 1911. She graduated from high school in Forgan, Okla. On May 23, 1937, she married Orvel J. Curfman in Dodge City, Kan. She is survived by one daughter, Orvella Jean Banach of Bremerton; one sister, Mrs. Jerry McCamon of Chula Vista, Calif.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A private family service will be conducted. Arrangements are by Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home.
Dalton Joseph Col. Joseph R. Dalton, 79, of Sequim died April 13, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 13, 1918, in Geary, Kan. He received his master's degree. Col. Dalton served in the Army after leaving the Marine Corps, where he attained a battlefield commission as a lieutenant. Survivors include his wife, the former Angela Radcliffe; two sons, Don Johnsen of Olympia and Richard of Weeridge, Colo.; two daughters, Jeanette Dalton of Poulsbo and Anne Furey of Tacoma; a sister, Anna Marie Hanisch of Holdrege, Neb.; and five grandchildren. At his request, there will be no local services. Inurnment services will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 2315 Burwell, Bremerton, WA 98312.
Daniels Marian Marian Lorraine Daniels, 77, of Poulsbo died there May 22, 1998. She was born June 27, 1920, in Poulsbo. She graduated from North Kitsap High School in May 1938. On Aug. 20, 1938, she married Howard W. Daniels in Anacortes. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Sharon Lightbody of Spokane, Judy Wilkinson of Yakima and Sue Ellen Daniels of Kaneohe, Hawaii; one son, Richard of Shady Cove, Ore.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 26 at Poulsbo Mortuary, The Stone Chapel. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. May 27, at First Lutheran Church, 18920 Fourth Avenue NE, Poulsbo. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kitsap County, P.O. Box 3416, Silverdale, WA 98383-3416, or to the First Lutheran Church of Poulsbo.
Davaduk Andrew Andrew Davaduk, 79, of Seattle died June 22, 1998. He was born April 27, 1919, in Springfield, Mass. He was a resident of Bremerton for over 40 years. Mr. Davaduk served 20 years active duty in the Navy. He later worked 20 years at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard until retiring in 1976. Survivors include a daughter, Andrea Nolan of Seattle; two sisters, Emily and Mary Demorascki, both of Massachusetts; and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. June 25 at Holy Trinity Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of West Home Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Parish, 4215 Pine Road, Bremerton, WA 98310.
Davies Neva Neva W. Davies, 92, of Seabeck died June 4, 1998, at Northwoods Lodge. She was born Oct. 26, 1905, in Holton, Maine. She attended one year of college. Survivors include her husband, Conrad; one daughter-in-law, Mary of Auburn; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Olympic College Library Fund.
Davie-Smitter Ruth Ruth Ann Davie-Smitter, 61, of Bremerton died June 1, 1998, at her home. She was born Sept. 25, 1936, in Sentinel, Okla. She graduated from the University of Washington in communications. Survivors include one son, Michael Blankenship of Port Orchard; two brothers, Jame Davie of Everett and Donald Davie of Georgia; one sister, Mary Trujillo of Briar; her mother, Minnie Ruth Davie of Everett; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Smitter, in January 1998. A family gathering will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Kitsap Cremation and Burial Society.
Davis Clifford Clifford E. Davis, 85, of Bremerton died May 13, 1998, at Belmont Terrace Convalescent Center. He was born Jan. 22, 1913, in Albany, Ore. On July 31, 1937, he married Catherine Coates in Albany, Ore. Mr. Davis worked for J.C. Penny Co. for 38 years. In 1958, he became manager of the downtown Bremerton store until his retirement in 1973. Survivors include two sons, Alton of Mount Vernon and Jim of Spokane; one daughter, Tami Gordon Malane of Bremerton; one brother, Bruce of Albany, Ore.' 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1990. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 15, at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Services will be at 3 p.m. May 16, at St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Western and Central chapter, 1422 NW 85th St., Seattle, WA 98117-4236.
Davis David David Allen Davis, 18, of Seabeck died March 30, 1998, in Silverdale. He was born Dec. 18, 1979, in Bremerton. He was a senior at Central Kitsap High School. He also worked part time as a mechanic for the family business. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Roberta Davis of Seabeck; paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Davis of Bremerton; and his maternal grandmother, Myrtle Murry of Port Orchard. Services will be held at 1 p.m. April 4, at the Abundant Life Foursquare Church. A time of fellowship with the family will follow services. Memorials may be made to the New Song Cafe, c/o Abundant Life Foursquare Youth, 5610 Kitsap Way, Bremerton, WA 98312.
Davis, Jr George George "Scat" Coles Davis, Jr., 77, of Bainbridge Island died April 15, 1998, at Island Health and Rehabilitation. He was born Aug. 5, 1920. Mr. Davis served in the Army during World War II. He later worked as a civil servant for the U.S. government. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Pace Davis; one daughter, Bettie Myers of Bainbridge Island; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 3 p.m. April 19, at Winslow manor, 234 Wood Ave., Bainbridge Island. Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home.
Debman Robert Robert J. Debman, 56, of Port Orchard died May 18, 1998, at his home. He was born Dec. 22, 1941, in Aquashicola, Pa. He graduated from Renovo High School in Renovo, Pa., in 1960. On Jan. 10, 1978, he married Yukiko Kataoka in Alameda, Calif. Mr. Debman served in the Navy from 1960 to 1980. He was an aviation boatswain senior chief and a Vietnam veteran. Later, he worked as a project zone manager at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, retiring in 1997. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Donald Hazelwood of Port Orchard, William Debman of Florida, and Kenneth and Randy Debman, both of Virginia; one daughter, Kathy Rohlena of Port Orchard; one brother, William Jr. of Renovo; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. May 25 at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard. Graveside service will be 9 a.m. May 26 at Sunset Lane Cemetery in Port Orchard. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. May 26 at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Bremerton. Arrangements are by Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Christ the King Lutheran Church, Scholarship Fund, 8059 Chico Way NW, Bremerton, WA 98312.
Devers Verla Former Silverdale resident, Verla M. Devers, 72, died March 20, 1998, at her home in Bullhead City, Ariz. She was born March 29, 1925, in Topeka, Kan. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Everett; three sons, Marvin of Tacoma, Delbert of Bremerton, and Dennis of Spokane; two daughters, Gwenda Grandall of Tanasket and Beverly Roth of Puyallup; two sisters, Isla Smith of Portland, Ore., and Wanda McNeil of Hood River, Ore.; three brothers, Dale McKim of Orange, Calif., Lester McKim of Kirkland, and Donald McKim of Tacoma; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. April 4, at Hills Funeral Home in Puyallup. Services will be celebrated by Pastor Curt DeGraff. Memorials may be made to Silverdale Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1005, Silverdale, WA 98383.
Doyle Dorothy Dorothy J. Doyle, 81, of Port Orchard died April 4, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born July 15, 1916, in Colville. She was educated in Colville. On Nov. 25, 1943, she married Erwin L. Doyle in Grand Coulee. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Doyle was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, John Kistner of Lakewood; three daughters, Betty Mae Tachell and Storm Gilmore, both of Gig Harbor, and Nadine Salazar of Port Orchard; a sister, Mildred Cargill of Spokane; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Private family services are being scheduled. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel.
Drebick Emma Emma G. Drebick, 77, of Bremerton died May 1, 1998, in Bremerton. She was born July 22, 1920, in Superior, Wyo. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Patrick of Bremerton and Phillip of New Jersey; a daughter, Kathleen Arena of Bellevue; a brother, Bill Yedinik of Ephrata; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A rosary will said in her honor tonight at 7 at Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Bremerton, with a funeral Mass at the church on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions can be made to the parish, 1513 Sixth St., Bremerton, or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 2383, Bremerton, WA 98310. Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home in Bremerton is handling services.
Dunlap Jay Jay Leonard Dunlap, 51, of Bremerton died May 18, 1998, at Group Health Hospital in Redmond. He was born Jan. 12, 1947, in Bremerton. He graduated from West High School in 1966. On March 8, 1981, he married Patty Worth in Bremerton. Mr. Dunlap served in the Army from 1969 to 1971. Later, he worked as a commercial fisherman. Survivors include two sons, William and Jaymes of the family home in Bremerton; one brother, Jim of Olympia; and one sister, Kathy Lowery of Port Orchard. Visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. May 21, and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 22, at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. May 22, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, at 11th and Veneta in Bremerton. Memorials may be made to the University of Washington Medical Center, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Lung Transplant Research, P.O. Box 356310, Seattle, WA 98195.
Dunlap Katherine Katherine Jo Thompson Dunlap, 48, of Jackson, Wyo., died April 6, 1998, at her home. She was born Feb. 3, 1950, in Seattle. She was a graduate of Mercer Island High School, and later graduated from the University of Washington. Mrs. Dunlap served as art teacher at the Jackson Hole Christian Academy. Survivors include her husband of 18 years, David; one son, Carson Foster Dunlap; one daughter, Calee McCord Dunlap, all of Jackson, Wyo.; one brother, Jeff Thompson of Jackson, Wyo.; two sisters, Trina Matel of Boulder, Colo. and Carrilu Thompson of Manchester; her mother, Verna Thompson of Belfair; and her father, Everett Thompson of Seattle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Katie Dunlap Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Jackson State Bank, Box 1788, Jackson, Wyo. 83001, or to Hospice of the Tetons, Box 428, Jackson, Wyo. 83001.
Dunn Dean Dean E. Dunn Sr., 89, died May 26, 1998, in Gig Harbor. He was born April 5, 1909, in Forest Hill, La. He was a high school graduate. On Nov. 12, 1965, he married his wife, Jane, in Texas. Mr. Dunn served in the Navy from 1927 to 1955, retiring as a LCDR. He later worked as manager and treasurer of the Houston T.E.C. Federal Credit Union until retirement. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mary Covello of Worcester, Mass.; a son, Dean Jr. of Bremerton; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and Florence Ladrie, his former wife and mother of his children, of Portsmouth, N.H. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. June 4 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Western and Central Washington, 1422 Northwest 85th St., Seattle, WA 98117.
Duplex Mary Mary H. Duplex, 71, of Port Orchard died April 30, 1998, at her home. She was born April 17, 1927, in Wards Lake. On Dec. 1, 1943, she married Sidney A. Duplex in Seattle. Mrs. Duplex was a published author of children's books. Survivors include her husband; two sons, William of Greeley, Colo., and Brian of Aloha, Ore.; two daughters, Peggy Cansler of Bremerton and Karen Feinberg of Whidbey Island; one sister, Marie Bunce of Baker, Ore.; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. May 4, at Rill Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist at Rill Chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Kitsap Unit, P.O. Box 2383, Bremerton WA 98310.
Dustin Doris Doris M. Dustin, 82, of Port Hadlock died April 24, 1998, at Kah Tai Care Center in Port Townsend. She was born June 9, 1915, in Poulsbo. She was a graduate of Chimacum High School, and married Jack Dustin on Sept. 14, 1946, in Irondale. She worked as a switchboard operator. Survivors include daughter Debra Dodd of Port Hadlock, stepson Dennis Dustin of Oregon City, Ore., two brothers, John Schold of Port Hadlock and Kenneth Schold of Washougal, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Memorial services will be Friday, May 1 at 3 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church in Port Hadlock, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery in Chimacum. Memorial contributions can be made to the church, P.O. Box 240, Port Hadlock 98339. Arrangements are by Kosec Funeral Home in Port Townsend
Eady Eulyce Eulyce E. Thames Eady, 84, of Port Orchard died April 1, 1998. She was born Oct. 15, 1914, in Brookhaven, Miss. In 1935, she married Harold J. Eady. Mrs. Eady worked at the Washington State Veteran's Home. Survivors include her daughter, Cynthia Eady-Paulson of Port Orchard and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1991. Services will be at 11 a.m. April 11, at the Port Orchard Church of the Nazarene. Remembrances may be made in memory of Harold and Eulyce Eady, to the Scholarship Fund Office, Nazarene Theological Seminary, 1700 East Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64131.
Eckley Edwin Edwin D. Eckley, 73, of Bremerton died April 18, 1998, at his home. He was born Oct. 7, 1924, in Spokane. He attended Mead High School. On June 18, 1977, he married his wife, Gerda Howton-Eckley, in Seattle. Mr. Eckley served in the Army for three years during World War II. He worked in the civil service for more than 20 years, retiring in 1974. Survivors include his wife; three sons, James of Green River, Paul of Silverdale and Jeffrey of Bainbridge Island; a daughter, Carol Bergsma-Reed of Bremerton; a brother, Robert of Spokane; a sister, Sharon of Spokane; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. April 23 and 10 a.m. to noon April 24 at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. April 24 also at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 718 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton, WA 98310.
Eliason Brandon A memorial service for Brandon Eliason of Port Orchard, who died March 3 at age 19 months, is scheduled for Saturday. Henry and Diane Castaneres, Brandon's foster parents for three months in 1997, are holding the service, which will be at 1 p.m. at Christian Life Center on Lincoln Road in Port Orchard. The church's children's choir, the Castanereses' daughter, Kathy Williford, and Sandy Jennings, wife of the Life Center pastor, will sing. The Castanereses also will arrange for a memorial plaque for Brandon in the rose garden of Belmont Terrace Convalescent Center in Bremerton.
Elsworth Thomas Thomas Eugene Elsworth, 51, of Port Orchard died June 8, 1998, in Spokane. He was born July 26, 1946, in Bremerton. Mr. Elsworth served in the Navy from 1965 to 1968. Later, he worked as a pipefitter for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Romona "Spain" Elsworth; two sons, Grant of Cheney and Mickey Durham of Quilcene; three daughters, Dawna Lundberg of Ione, Amy Kelley of Silverdale and Debra Wilson of Port Orchard; two sisters, Sandra Hay of Olalla and June Boring of Largo, Fla.; his mother, Evelyn Coon of Port Orchard; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at noon, June 15, with a service following at 1 p.m. at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society of Seattle.
Erickson Beaunils Beaunils Kenneth Erickson, 49, of Bremerton died May 30, 1998, in Bremerton. He was born Oct. 12, 1948, in Chicago. He attended St. Vincent High School in Chicago and then attended the University of Illinois. Mr. Erickson was a hair stylist and also a drug and alcohol counselor. Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Spilde of Stoughton, Wis.; his best friend, Delancey Woods of Bremerton; one godson, Jack Woods of Bremerton; and one goddaughter, Hailee Woods of Bremerton. Services will be held at 2 p.m. June 6, at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 1547 Sheridan Road in Bremerton. Reception to follow. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the memorial service or c/o Pastor Scott Huff, St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 1547 Sheridan Road, Bremerton, WA 98310.
Erickson Lester Lester A. Erickson, 81, of Poulsbo died May 12, 1998, at his home. He was born March 24, 1917, in Poulsbo. He attended Briedablik Elementary School and graduated from North Kitsap High School. Mr. Erickson served in the Navy from 1941 to 1945. Later, he worked as a commercial fisherman in Alaska and then went on to be a Longshoreman in the Northwest and Alaska until his retirement in the late 1970s. Survivors include one daughter, Donna Marte Padden of Seabeck; one brother, Victor of San Jose, Calif.; one sister, Bernice Novak of Seattle; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. May 18, at The Stone Chapel at Cherry Grove Memorial Park, 22272 Foss Road NE, Poulsbo. Arrangements are under the direction of Poulsbo Mortuary. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 718 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton, WA 98310.
Erickson Oviedia Oviedia Erickson, 83, of Bremerton died March 17, 1998, at Bremerton Convalescent Center. She was born Dec. 25, 1914, in Melstone, Mont. She graduated from Brainerd High School in Minnesota in 1929. On Sept. 26, 1936, she married Alfred in Brainerd. Mrs. Erickson was co-owner of Crazy Eric's from 1961 to 1997. She also worked in concessions at the 1997 Kitsap Fair. Survivors include two sons, Wayne and Darryl, both of Bremerton; one daughter, Sherry Sutton of Bremerton; one brother, Byron Anderson of Tacoma; one sister, Eileen Stone of Tacoma; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. March 23 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church with a reception following at Darryl Erickson's home.
Erickson Ronald Ronald Erickson, 57, of Las Vegas, Nev., died June 12, 1998. He was born March 27, 1941, in Crookston, Minn. Mr. Erickson was a bar owner. Survivors include five sons, Reed of Tacoma, Ronald of Marysville, Robert, Rick and Randy, all of Bremerton; two daughters, Cheryl Edmunson of Bremerton and Colleen Hoffman of Port Orchard; three brothers, John of Port Orchard, Don of Yakima and Jim of Kent; and 13 grandchildren. Visitation is at 10 a.m. June 19 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Mass following at 11 a.m. Arrangements are by Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Catholic Parish.
Erickson Ronald Ronald Andrew Erickson, 57, of Las Vegas died June 11, 1998. He was born March 27, 1941, in Crookston, Minn. He attended high school in Toppenish. Mr. Erickson served for three years in the Air Force. Survivors include five sons, Ronald Erickson of Everett, Reed Erickson of Tacoma, Robert Erickson, Richard Erickson and Randy Erickson, all of Bremerton; two daughters, Cheryl Edmondson of Bremerton and Colleen Hoffman of Port Orchard; three brothers, John Erickson of Olalla, Jim Erickson of Kent and Don Erickson of Yakima; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. June 19 at Holy Trinity Parish, with a friendship gathering after services, followed by a procession to Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home for burial.
Eriksson Thorsten Thorsten H. Eriksson, 90, of Spanaway died March 11, 1998, at his home. He was born March 29, 1907, in Bellinge, Sweden. On May 1, 1937, he married Olive Johnson in Spanaway. Mr. Eriksson worked at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for 30 years before retiring in 1961. Survivors include his daughter, Linda J. Lippens of Spanaway; his daughter-in-law, Lois Eriksson of Federal Way; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Services will be at 11 a.m. March 14, at Fir Lane Memorial Chapel in Spanaway. Memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice in Puyallup or to the American Cancer Society.
Eskridge Clarence Clarence H. "Curly" Eskridge, 87, of Bremerton died May 24, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 26, 1910, in Harrington, Kan. He was a high school graduate. On Jan. 25, 1937, he married Marie Clausen in Bremerton at Charleston Baptist Church. Mr. Eskridge worked as a pipefitter at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for about 30 years. He is survived by his wife. At his request, there will be no services. An open house will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Charleston Baptist Church, Rodgers and South Wycoff, Bremerton, WA 98312.
Everett Raymond Raymond "Lee" Everett, 61, of Bremerton died May 4, 1998, in Bremerton. He was born Oct. 14, 1936, in Kalispell, Mont. He is survived by a sister, Delores Bush of Bremerton. Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. May 8 at Westside Baptist Church on Werner Road. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Donations may be made to Westside Baptist Church, 5501 W. Werner Road, Bremerton.
Everson Sherrie Sherrie Ann Everson, 34, of Gig Harbor died April 13, 1998. She was born March 30, 1964, in Seattle. She is survived by three brothers, James D. and David L. Everson, both of Seattle, and Steven A. Everson of Purdy; one sister, Kristina Cosentino of Seattle; her mother, Clara Everson of Purdy; and her father and stepmother, Doug and Diane Everson of Seattle. Services will be at 2 p.m. April 18 at Haven of Rest Chapel, Highway 16 in Gig Harbor.
Fairbanks John John Murdoch Mackenzie Fairbanks, 67, of Port Orchard died March 12, 1998, at his home. He was born April 3, 1930, in Portland, Ore. Mr. Fairbanks served in the Navy, spending time in Korea. Survivors include his three sons, Mark of Vacaville, Calif., Dick of Port Orchard, and Bob of Salt Lake City, Utah; two daughters, Ann Freiboth of Kingston and Katie Staker of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and 11 grandchildren. There will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home.
Farley Dorothy Dorothy Mae Farley, 72, of Bainbridge Island died May 12, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born June 15, 1925, in Tacoma. Survivors include one son, Steven of Bainbridge Island; one daughter, Paulette Buskirk of Silverdale; and six grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. May 15 at Christ Lutheran Church in Belfair. Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home.
Farley Paul R. Paul Farley, 75, of Bainbridge Island died April 6, 1998, at Island Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 22, 1922, in Selah. Mr. Farley served in Navy during World War II. He later worked as an optician for Yakima Contact Lens Company for 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; one son, Steve of Bainbridge Island; one daughter, Paulette Buskirk of Silverdale; one brother, Wilfred of Selah; one sister, Zelika Edwards of Yakima; and six grandchildren. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. April 8 at Kass Funeral Home, 163 Wyatt Way, Bainbridge Island. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. April 9, at Terrace Heights Chapel in Yakima. Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity.
Farmer Julie Julie Kaye Farmer, 34, of Port Orchard died May 31, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born June 12, 1963, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She is a 1981 graduate of Preston High School in Idaho. She also attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho. On May 17, 1987, she married Steven A. Farmer in Idaho Falls. Mrs. Farmer was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Megan of Port Orchard; her mother, Mary Avery of Port Orchard; maternal grandfather, Everette Iler of Newberg, Ore.; two brothers, Jeffrey Avery of Ucon, Idaho, and Mathew Avery of Logan, Utah; and a sister, Jody Askew of Bancroft, Idaho. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. on June 3 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Port Orchard, with a funeral service following at 11 a.m. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. June 6 at the Milo Cemetery in Idaho Falls. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist at Rill Chapel. Donations may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 1409 140th Place NE, Suite 103, Bellevue, WA 98310.
Feddock John John G. Feddock, 88, of Port Orchard died May 26, 1998, at his home. He was born March 5, 1910, in Arcadia, Pa. On Aug. 31, 1932, he married Mary A. Tilka in Smithton, Pa. Mr. Feddock served in the Army Air Corps and then in the Marines. Later, he worked as an electronics technician at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for 37 years until retiring in 1974. He is survived by his wife; two sons, John and Phil, both of Port Orchard; five daughters, Delores, Dorothy Summerill, Toni Huebert and Anna McIntyre, all of Port Orchard, and Mary Breaker of Bellevue; two sisters, Margaret Waage of California and Ethel Sokei of Pennsylvania; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. June 1 at Fraola Cemetery in Port Orchard. Arrangements are by Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel.
Fellows Mary Ellen Mary Ellen Fellows, 91, of Bremerton died March 9, 1998, at Bremerton Convalescent Center. She was born April 26, 1906, in Spearfish, S.D. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington. In 1935, she married Walter Fellows in Bremerton. Mrs. Fellows retired in 1964 from the Bremerton School District after serving many years as an elementary school librarian and a special education teacher. She is survived by her husband; one son, Benjamin T. of Port Townsend; two daughters, Sharon Masters Sipple of Seabeck and Mary Cleo Carpenter of Bremerton; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. March 22 at Manette Community Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Manette Community Church.
Ferguson Lyle Lyle James Ferguson, 79, of Bremerton died March 17, 1998, at his home. He was born March 4, 1919, in Bremerton. He graduated from Bremerton High School and Seattle Business College. Mr. Ferguson served in the Navy from 1941 to 1945. He later owned and operated Ferguson Carpets for 25 years. Survivors include his wife, Carmen; two daughters, Christine Kerr of Bremerton and Becky Ferguson of Big Lake, Alaska; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be at 3 p.m. March 20, at Westpark Christian Church in Bremerton. Arrangements are by Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 4414 Woodlawn Park Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103-7499.
Filion Donald Donald E. Filion, 59, of Webster, N.Y., died Feb. 10, 1998, at Rochester General Hospital in New York. He was born March 29, 1938, in Bremerton. He graduated from Bremerton High School in 1956 and Washington State University in 1962. On June 18, 1960, he married Nancy Rice in Centralia. Mr. Filion worked in a nuclear-related field for Rochester Gas and Electric Company for 21 years, retiring in September 1997. Survivors include his wife; a son, William of Cleveland; three daughters, Donna Hartley of Scottsville, N.Y., Janice Filion of Macedon, N.Y., and Margaret Filion of Nashville, Tenn.; two brothers, Ralph of Bremerton and Arthur of Vorhees, N.J.; and three grandchildren. Memorial services were conducted Feb. 14 at Baptist Temple in Rochester. Donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Flowers Noel Noel Q. Flowers, 86, of Sequim died May 2, 1998, at his home. He was born Nov. 14, 1911, in Mt. Vernon. He earned his bachelor's degree from Western Washington University and his master's degree from Colorado State University. On Aug. 10, 1972, he married Esther Carlson in Seattle. His first wife, Lucille Martin, preceded him in death. Mr. Flowers served in the armed forces during World War II. He worked briefly as assistant forest ranger in Diablo. He then worked as a school administrator in Bremerton where he served until his retirement. Following his retirement, he worked as an architectural school consultant in the Central Kitsap School District. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Randy of Lynden and Steven of Kirkland; a daughter, Kathy Reece of Scottsbluff, Neb.; a brother, Louis of Camano Island; and eight grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. May 8 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S Blake Ave., Sequim. Arrangements are by Drennan & Ford Funeral Home. Donations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S Blake Ave., Sequim, WA 98382 or Hospice of Clallam County, P.O. Box 2014, Port Angeles, WA 98362.
Foltz Erlene Erlene M. Foltz, 73, of Silverdale died May 31, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born Aug. 3, 1924, in Milton-Freewater, Ore. She attended school through the eighth grade. Ms. Foltz worked as a laundress. Survivors include her mother, Icey Thelma Mackay of Poulsbo; one son, Edwin Hubbard of Walla Walla; three daughters, Mary Trujillo of Amato, Ariz., Frances Sherry of Poulsbo, and Thelma Payne of Moses Lake; one brother, Raymond Sams of Issaquah; two sisters, Mabel Turner of Fossil, Ore., and Linda Trout of Walla Walla; 30 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Private services will be held. Arrangements are by Poulsbo Mortuary, "The Stone Chapel at Cherry Grove." Memorials may be made to the Seeing Eye Dog Foundation or to the Deaf and Blind Foundation.
Foote Calvin Calvin E. Foote, 42, of Perryville, Mo., died May 2, 1998, in Perryville. He was born Oct. 10, 1955, in Pine Bluff, Ariz. Mr. Foote served in the Navy. He worked as a technical supervisor for BBI. Survivors include a brother, Gary of Perryville; and two sisters, Lynda Patterson of Star City, Ariz., and Melanie Foote of Olalla. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. May 5 and from 6:30 a.m. until the time of service on May 6 at Young & Sons Chapel in Perryville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. May 6 also at Young & Sons Chapel. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 4414 Woodland Park Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103.
Forehand Lena Lena Viola Forehand, 87, of Trumann, Ark., died June 17, 1998. She was born Feb. 27, 1911, in Minter City, Miss. She was a high school graduate. In 1938 she married Edgar Clifton Forehand in Marked Tree, Ark. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Caldwell of Everett; a sister, Rena Terrell of Trumann, Ark.; and two grandchildren, including Robert Hatcher of Bremerton. She was preceded in death by her husband. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. June 27 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home, with burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105.
Foster Joseph Joseph Robert Foster, 68, of Sequim died April 17, 1998, at his home. He was born Aug. 4, 1929, in Peoria, Ill. He attended school in Enumclaw and finished his education in the Central Kitsap School District. Mr. Foster worked as a brick mason, restaurateur, teamster and retired as a barber in Seattle. Survivors include his loving companion Terry; a son, Steven; two stepsons, Lonnie and Dennis Holland; a stepdaughter, Christine Garrett; a sister, Louise of Federal Way; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. At his request, there will be no services. Donations may be made to Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center, 1124 Columbia St., Seattle, WA 98104.
Fouche'r Jan Jan "Mom" Dee Fouche'r, 58, of Port Orchard died June 17, 1998. She was born March 19, 1940, in Portland, Ore. She graduated in 1957 from Estacada High School in Oregon. On May 16, 1959, she married Francis "Frenchy" Fouche'r in San Diego, Calif. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Jason and Michael, both of Port Orchard; two daughters, Kimberli Miller of Bremerton and Janice Fouche'r of Port Orchard; two brothers, David Elwell of Chico, Calif. and Russell Elwell of Shelton; a sister, Chris Gosser of Hoodsport; and eight grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon June 20 at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. June 22 at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard. Arrangements are by Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel, Port Orchard. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 2674, Silverdale, WA 98383.
Fowler Albert Albert Lafayette Fowler, 82, of Bremerton died April 14, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 16, 1915, in Sherman, Texas. In 1946, he married Barbara A. Randles in Las Vegas. Mr. Fowler served in the Army. He later worked as a plumber, owning his own shop in California and working out of the union hall in Kitsap County. Survivors include his wife; two sons, John of Nevada and Les of Bremerton; two daughters, June of Longview and Debi of Bremerton; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. At his request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Tuell McKee Funeral and Cremation Services.
Francis Merton Merton E. Francis II, 62, of Pendleton, Ore., died March 5, 1998, at his son's home in Oregon. He was born Oct. 7, 1935, in Olympia. Mr. Francis served in the Army from 1953 to 1957. He later worked as an executive sales representative for Boeing, Lockheed and McDonnell Douglas for more than 20 years. Survivors include two sons, Mert of Pendleton, Ore., and Donnie of Port Orchard; one daughter, Debbie Rader of Port Orchard; one brother, William of Grants Pass, Ore.; two sisters, Mary Ellen Malnerich and Loretta Snyder, both of Edmonds; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. March 16. Services will be at 2 p.m. March 16, both held at Miller-Woodlawn Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Merton E. Francis II c/o 1st Christian Church, 4885 Hovde Road, Port Orchard, WA, 98366.
Frazier Beulah Beulah Grace Frazier, 89, of Port Orchard died April 5, 1998, in Port Orchard. She was born March 10, 1909, in Spokane. Survivors include one son, Kenneth, Sr., of Port Orchard; Beverly Boyce of Kirkland; two sisters, Edith Lawrence of Port Orchard and Catherine Countryman of Spokane; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 10 at Green's Kirkland Funeral Home. Services will be at 1 p.m. on April 11 at Ceder Lawns Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Green's Kirkland Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a favorite charity.
Fry Dennis Dennis E. Fry, 44, of Bremerton died June 14, 1998, at his home. He was born Nov. 3, 1953, in Pittsburgh, Penn. He graduated from Mercer High School in 1971. On Aug. 17, 1984, he married Ivis Annetta Bates in Bremerton. Mr. Fry served in the Navy from 1980 to 1985. Later he worked at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard as a supply keeper. He is survived by his wife. Arrangements are by Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home.
Fuhrer Charles Charles D. Fuhrer, 89, of Bremerton died March 29, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 12, 1909, in Lancaster County, Neb. On Dec. 18, 1971, he married Laura Fuhrer in Reno, Nev. Mr. Fuhrer worked as a civil service employee for over 20 years, retiring as a plumber at Keyport in 1972. Survivors include one son, Ronald of Bremerton, two stepsons, James Fee of Bremerton and Russell Fee of Idaho Falls, Idaho; one daughter, Linda Way of Boron, Calif.; one stepdaughter, Merle Cole of Bremerton; one brother, Clyde of Hickman, Neb.; one sister, Eva Devere of Lincoln, Neb.; five grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. April 3, at Belmont Terrace Assisted Living , 570 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests an act of kindness be passes along in remembrance of Charles' generous spirit.
Gaasland Dorothy Former Port Orchard resident, Dorothy G. Gaasland, 90, died March 15, 1998, at Manor Care in Tacoma. She was born March 25, 1907, in Port Orchard. She is survived by her two granddaughters, Renea Engels of Florida and Cynthia Montague of South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Marret. There will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist at Rill Chapel.
Garcia Candida Candida Tabafunda Garcia, 88, of Port Orchard died March 30, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 3, 1909, in La Union, Philippines. Survivors include five sons, Cris, Genaro, and Felix, all of Port Orchard, Pedro and Jose, both of the Philippines; one daughter, Dominga G. Ancheta of Port Orchard; her parents, Miguel and Felomina Tabafunda of La Union, Philippines; 21 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bonifacio. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 2 and 3 at Rill Chapel. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. April 3, at Rill Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. April 4 at St. Gabriel Church in Port Orchard. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home.
Gardner Verl Verl L. Gardner, 68, of Port Orchard died April 16, 1998, in Bremerton. He was born March 17, 1930, in Sarcoxie, Mo. Mr. Gardner served in the Marine Corps. He later worked as an engineer for McDonald-Douglas, until retiring in 1986. Survivors include a son, Jeff Gardner of Texas; two daughters, Tena Bese of Port Orchard and Vickie Ghent of New Guinea; and four grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. April 21 at Tahoma National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel.
Garner Thomas Thomas Lee Garner, 6, of Bremerton died June 7, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 19, 1991, in Phoenix. He is survived by his mother, September L. Meek of Bremerton; his father, Lonnie L. Garner of Phoenix; one brother, Matthew of Bremerton; one sister, Megan of Bremerton; his maternal grandparents, Edward and Sheryl Jones of Auburn; his paternal grandmother, Vera Davis of Phoenix; and his maternal great-grandparents, Glen and Melba Gilden of California. Services will be held at 11 a.m. June 10, at the Salvation Army, 832 Sixth St., Bremerton. Arrangements are by Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Gebhardt Junia Former Bremerton resident, Junia M. Gebhardt, 77, died April 18, 1998, in Spokane. She was born Jan. 30, 1921, in Lewiston Orchards, Idaho. She received her nurse's training at Olympic College. In 1938, she married Edward B. Gebhardt. Mrs. Gebhardt worked as a licensed practical nurse at Harrison Memorial Hospital. Survivors include one son, Timothy W. of Hillsdale, Mich.; one daughter, Judith Schoepflin of Spokane; her stepfather, Robert Schafer of Bremerton; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1995. Services will be at 4 p.m. April 25 at Bremerton Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4949 NW Taylor Road. Arrangements are under the direction of Ball and Dodd Funeral Home of Spokane. Memorials may be made to Bremerton Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Gilnick Charles Charles E. Gilnick, 82, of Port Orchard died April 21, 1998, at his son's residence in Port Orchard. He was born Dec. 2, 1915, in Newburgh, N.Y. On April 16, 1948, he married Catherine "Kaye" May Booth in Patterson, N.J. Mr. Gilnick served in the Air Force for 23 years. Later, he worked as a heating and plumbing supervisor at West Point Military Academy until retiring in 1978. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Chuck and John, both of Port Orchard; one sister, Blanche Ceneskie of Westerville, Ohio; and two granddaughters. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. on April 27 Rill Chapel. Services will follow there at 11 a.m. Concluding services with full military honors will be at 2 p.m. April 27 at Tahoma National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist at Rill Chapel. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kitsap County, P.O. Box 3416, Silverdale, WA 98383.
Gilnick Charles Charles E. Gilnick, 82, of Port Orchard died April 21, 1998, at his son's residence in Port Orchard. He was born Dec. 2, 1915, in Newburgh, N.Y. On April 16, 1948, he married Catherine "Kaye" May Booth in Patterson, N.J. Mr. Gilnick served in the Air Force for 23 years. Later, he worked as a heating and plumbing supervisor at West Point Military Academy until retiring in 1978. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Chuck and John, both of Port Orchard; one sister, Blanche Ceneskie of Westerville, Ohio; and two granddaughters. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. on April 27 Rill Chapel. Services will follow there at 11 a.m. Concluding services with full military honors will be at 2 p.m. April 27 at Tahoma National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kitsap County, P.O. Box 3416, Silverdale, WA 98383.
Gladson Carola Carola F. "Cary" Gladson, 90, of Port Orchard died May 18, 1998, at Ridgemont Terrace Nursing Home. She was born May 9, 1908, in Marshfield, Wis. On Aug. 4, 1929, she married Gordon V. Gladson in Seattle. Mrs. Gladson worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Harrison Memorial Hospital for most of her working life, retiring in 1965. Survivors include one daughter, Vivian Harris of Port Orchard; one brother, Don Edwards of New York; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. May 22 at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel.
Gonzales Porfiria Porfiria V. Gonzales, 79, of Bremerton died March 15, 1998, at Bremerton Convalescent Center. She was born Feb. 26, 1919, in San Antonio. She worked as a laundry worker in the dry cleaning business. Survivors include four daughters, Shirley Drysdale and Teresa Spooner, both of Silverdale, Magdalena Gonzales and Lucia Rodriguez, both of San Antonio; two sisters, Vicenta Galan of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Antonia Martinez of Houston; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A scripture and prayer service will be 7 p.m. March 18 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. March 21 at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in San Antonio. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Gordon Robert Robert Bruce Gordon, 38, of Poulsbo died April 27, 1998, in Bremerton. He was born May 28, 1959, in San Diego. In 1977, he graduated from Central Kitsap High School. On March 22, 1980, he married Angela Gordon in Bremerton. Mr. Gordon served in the Coast Guard as a yeoman from 1977 to 1987. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Richard and Jeremey, both of Poulsbo; one brother, Daryl of Tacoma; one sister, Donna of Silverdale; and his mother, Janet Gordon of Silverdale. Services will be at 3 p.m. April 30, at Forest Ridge Convalescent Center. Gathering at Sechrest home following. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hereditary Disease Foundation, 1427 7th Street, Suite 2, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
Gortz Esther Esther M. Gortz, 81, Bremerton, died April 25, 1998, at Bremerton Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on Sept. 1, 1916, in Everett and married Capt. William C. Gortz on Nov. 11, 1936. She was a homemaker and waitress. Survivors include a son, William, of Harstine Island, a daughter, Bernice Oehrling of Tracyton, a sister, Emily A. Morman of Olympia, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be Sunday, May 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 1331 Worrall Drive in Bremerton. Memorial contributions can be made to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 1150 17th St. NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036. Arrangements are by Pendleton-Gilchrist at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard.
Goto Patsy Patsy A. Goto, 55, of Silverdale died May 26, 1998, at her home. She was born Nov. 24, 1942, in Honolulu. She was a high school graduate. Mrs. Goto worked as a cashier. Survivors include her husband, Alan; her mother, Kiyomi Urata of Hawaii; one son, Ryan of Honolulu; two daughters, Lesley of Silverdale and Tammy Perez of Tucson, Ariz.; two brothers in Hawaii; one sister in Hawaii; and four grandchildren. Services will be held at 6 p.m. June 2 in Hawaii. Local arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Gould Mae Mae Gould, 83, of Bremerton died April 16, 1998, in Bremerton. She was born April 10, 1915, in Cutshin, Ky. She is survived by her brother, Arlan Vernon of Big Stone Gap, Va. and many nieces and nephews. Her husband, Royal Morris Gould, preceded her in death in the 1960's. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. with services following at 1 p.m. Both will be April 22 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home in Bremerton.
Gray Jack Jack D. Gray, 83, of Bremerton died March 16, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 12, 1914, in Jamestown, N.D. He graduated from the Wahpeton State School of Science, Wahpeton, N.D. On May 25, 1940, he married Ruth Amundsen in Bremerton. Mr. Gray owned and operated Gray's Electric in Bremerton, worked on staff at Keyport Naval Torpedo Station, and taught electrical winding at Olympic College. He retired in 1970. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Jack Jr., of Port Townsend and Jerry of Silverdale; one sister, Germaine Nichols of Bremerton; seven grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Services will be at 11 a.m. March 21, at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity.
Gwynn William William E. Gwynn, 82, of Bremerton died May 30, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 4, 1916, in Newport, Ore. He attended the University of Puget Sound. On Dec. 22, 1941, he married his wife, Bert "Jolley," in Tacoma. Mr. Gwynn served in the Army Signal Corp from 1942 to 1945. He later worked in the civil service at Keyport for 32 years, retiring in 1978. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Jim of Cheney and Michael of Seattle; three daughters, Betty Foster of La Conner, Frankie Hall of Gig Harbor and Pam Cox of Grand Canyon; one sister, Margaret Edmond of Puyallup; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. June 3 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. June 4 also at Holy Trinity. Arrangements are under the direction of Tuell-McKee Funeral Home. Donations may be made to Knights of Columbus, Council No. 11789, Holy Trinity, Bremerton.
Hageland Thorleif Thorleif Hageland, 78, of Bremerton died May 25, 1998, in Bremerton. He was born May 1, 1920, in Lennep, Mont. He attended school through the eighth grade. On Sept. 3, 1946, he married Marion Hageland in Livingston, Mont. Mr. Hageland served in the Army. He later worked at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Shop II, retiring in 1979. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Tamara of Bremerton; one brother, Arne of Alberton, Mo.; and one sister, Hjordis Crosmer of Monrovia, Calif. Services will be at 3 p.m. May 30, at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home.
Hains Paul Jr. Paul W. Hains Jr., 78, of Bremerton died May 4, 1998, in Bremerton. He was born March 18, 1920, in Washington, D.C. He received a four-year degree from college. On Sept. 9, 1988, he married Eileen Lutfy-Hains at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Bremerton. Mr. Hains served in the Navy. Later, he worked as a manager for the U.S. Government Civil Defense. Survivors include his wife; one son, Paul III of Las Vegas; one daughter, Margaret Monti of California; one brother, Peter of Bremerton; one sister, Amelie Scheltema of Falmouth, Mass.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial Mass will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Halady Genevieve Former Bremerton resident, Genevieve G. Halady, 94, died March 12, 1998, at Evergreen Vista Convalescent Center in Kirkland. She was born Jan. 10, 1904, in Chicago. She is survived by two sons, Theodore, Sr., of Bremerton and Richard of Everett; two daughters, Mary Lanouette of Woodinville and Rose of Bodega Bay, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. March 19, with a vigil service following at 7 p.m., both held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. March 20, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist at Rill Chapel.
Hall Hubert Hubert "Slim" H. Hall, 79, of Poulsbo died June 1, 1998, in Poulsbo. He was born Aug. 25, 1918, in Dublin, Ga. He was a high school graduate. Mr. Hall served in the Navy during World War II. He was a merchant marine until retiring. Survivors include one sister, Doris Hall Balsley; and one half sister, Vester Woodard Driver of Dublin, Ga. Private services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Martha and Mary Health Services, 19160 Front Street NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370.
Hall-Goetz Florence Florence M. Hall-Goetz, 89, of Port Orchard died June 6, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born May 17, 1909, in Swanville, Minn. Her first husband, William G. Hall, preceded her in death in 1966. Her second husband, George W. Goetz, preceded her in death in 1983. Survivors include five sons, Bernard Hall of Mesa, Ariz., William Hall of Gig Harbor, Ronald Hall of Port Orchard, Frank Hall of Walla Walla, and John Hall of Port Orchard; one stepson, George Goetz of Bellevue; six daughters, Persia Williams of Shreveport, La., Patricia Williams of Bremerton, Kathryn Benson of Port Orchard, Sandra Piehl of Bainbridge Island, Elizabeth Purbaugh of Poulsbo, and Gloria Anderson of Port Orchard; one stepdaughter, Natashua Lanager of California; one brother, Bernard Goebel of Hinkley, Minn.; one sister, Franzella Schlumpberger of Little Falls, Minn.; 47 grandchildren; 92 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 9, with a funeral service to follow at 1 p.m., both at Rill Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel.
Hammond Charlotte Charlotte B. Hammond, 64, of Suquamish died March 22, 1998, at her home. She was born May 17, 1933, in Red Wing, Minn. She graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota in 1955. Ms. Hammond worked as a writer. Survivors include one son, Webb R. of Silverdale; two daughters, April J. Collier of Seattle and Robin L. Regan of North Bend; two brothers, Bill Brown of Palo Alto, Calif., and David Brown of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. April 4, at Island Lake Park in Poulsbo. Memorials may be made to Planned Parenthood.
Hampton James James William Hampton, 77, of Hansville died June 16, 1998, of Port Orchard Care Center. He was born Nov. 13, 1920, in Snohomish. He attended Sultan and Gold Bar schools. He married Belma Harris on Nov. 14, 1944, in Oxford, N.C. He served in the Army during World War II (from 1942 to 1946). Mr. Hampton was a quality control supervisor at Boeing for 35 years, retiring in 1983. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Cheryl Ann Rose of Port Orchard; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be noon June 19 at Pendleton-Gilchrist at Rill Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 2625 Third Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Hamre Marvin Marvin Hamre, 84, of Silverdale died May 13, 1998, in Bremerton. He was born June 14, 1913, in Northville, Minn. Survivors include a son, Norbert of Bremerton; a brother, Hank of Minneapolis; three sisters, Eleanor Lindgren of Lakeville, Minn., Ruth Prose of Miltown, Minn., and Esther Tretsven of Shoreview, Minn.; five grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 2:30 p.m. May 20 at Crista Shores in Silverdale. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home.
Hanks Paul Paul J. Hanks, 24, of Bremerton died June 9, 1998, in Bremerton. He was born July 29, 1973, in the Philippines. Survivors include his father, Lester J. of Alabama; his stepmother, Nancy Doyle of Bremerton; one brother, Brian Hanks of Bremerton; one stepbrother; Joe Doyle of Bremerton; one sister, Katie Geno of Missouri; and his grandparents, Bill and Olive Dameworth of Arizona, and Mary Hanks of Alabama. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pamela Jean Hanks. A memorial wake will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 13 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the University of Washington Spinal Injury Department, Sam Charlie - 61, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195.
Hanrahan Rosella Rosella Hanrahan, 91, of Bainbridge Island died April 22, 1998, in Seattle. She was born July 23, 1906, in Ashton, Neb. She was a high school graduate. She is survived by her son, Jerome of Bainbridge Island; her sister, Darlene Visek of Omaha, Neb.; and three grandchildren. Inurement will be held in Vallejo, Calif. Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, 4414 Woodland Park Ave., Seattle, WA 98103.
Harding Donna Donna Jeanne Harding, 66, of Chimacum died June 2, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born Aug. 8, 1931, in Elma. She was a high school graduate. On July 3, 1948, she married Ned Leroy Harding in Longview. For 24 years, Mrs. Harding worked as a line person in paper manufacturing. Survivors include her husband; one son, Lester of Chimacum; five daughters, Loucinda Filbert of Deming, Roberta Meyer of Chimacum, Catherine of Seattle, Susan Mikelson of Tacoma and Lisa Erhart of Olympia; three foster children, Steven, Richard and Helen; one brother, Lewis Cox of Toronto, Canada; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Chimacum Fire Department District No. 1.
Harm Michael Michael C. Harm, 51, of Port Orchard died April 12, 1998, in Port Orchard. He was born Jan. 15, 1947, in Olympia. On May 22, 1970, he married his wife, Tenna, in Lacey. Mr. Harm served in the Navy for eight years. He later worked as a mechanic/inspector at Keyport for 20 years, retiring in 1997. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Kimberlie Harm of Grapevine, Texas, Tonya Walicke of Binghamton, N.Y., and Brandi Reich of Newport News, Va.; and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. April 16 at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home.
Harris James James Thomas Harris, 70, of Port Orchard died May 30, 1998, in Port Orchard. He was born Feb. 6, 1918, in Philipsburg, Pa. On Feb. 3, 1953, he married his wife, Irene, in Lemoine, Pa. Mr. Harris served in the Air Force from 1946 to 1952. He later worked for 25 years as a welder at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, retiring in 1978. Survivors include his wife; a son, Jimmy of Port Orchard; two daughters, Lori Fisch and Cathy Gilman, both of Port Orchard; a brother, Evan of Lancaster, Pa.; two sisters, Bertha Cook of Port Orchard and Lillian Stine of Philipsburg; and four grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist at Rill Chapel. Donations may be made to Hospice of Kitsap County, P.O. Box 3416, Silverdale, WA 98383.
Harrison Charles Jr. Charles H. Harrison Jr., 56, of Port Orchard died May 29, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 9, 1942, in Bismarck, N.D. He attended a year of college in California. Mr. Harrison served in the Army from March 1963 to June 1966, serving in Vietnam. Later, he worked as a long haul truck driver for five years. Survivors include one son, Charles III of Port Orchard; three brothers, Neyl McClure of Bismarck, N.D., Ace McClure of Oregon and Amasa of Everett; one sister, Lola Eagle of Albuquerque, N.M.; his father, Charles Sr. of Bismarck, N.D.; and one grandchild. Services will be at 2 p.m. June 10 at Fraola Cemetery in Port Orchard. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel.
Harvill Audie Audie L. Harvill, 96, of Bremerton died March 9, 1998, at Oyster Bay Care Center. He was born March 25, 1901, in Keltner, Mo. Mr. Harvill was a farmer in Missouri. He later worked as a custodian for the Kitsap School District for 14 years before retiring in 1966. He is survived by two sons, Fred of Bremerton and Audie of Prosser; three daughters, Ruth Cummings of Port Orchard, Lela Atkins of Bremerton, and Suzanne Reyna of Oroville, Calif.; two sisters, Lind Tremi of Tallahasse, Fla. and Anna Masterson of Wacissa, Fla.; 25 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 12 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 13, both at Rill Chapel. Services will be at 1 p.m. March 13 at Rill Chapel. Arrangements are by Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home.
Haugen Monte Monte V. Haugen, 71, of Bremerton died May 23, 1998, at Ocean Shores. He was born March 31, 1927, in Brookings, S.D. He was a high school graduate. On Aug. 24, 1951, he married Mary Jo in Bremerton. Mr. Haugen served in the Navy from 1945 to 1946. Later, he worked as a letter carrier for 31 years, retiring in 1982. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Kevin of Vancouver and Eric of Bremerton; one daughter, Carla Vogt of Silverdale; one brother, Dennis of Seattle; one sister, Joyce Lombard of Belfair; and two grandchildren. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. May 30 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Remembrances may be made to Holy Trinity Religious Education, P.O. Box 910, Tracyton, WA 98393-0910.
Hay Doris Doris Alice Hay, 80, of Port Orchard died May 23, 1998, at her home. She was born Aug. 18, 1917, in Larson, N.D. On Aug. 20, 1943, she married Herbert E. Hay, who died Nov. 8, 1996. Mrs. Hay, a homemaker, lived in Kitsap County for 55 years and was active in the Sunnyslope Garden Club and Our Saviours Lutheran Church. Survivors include one son, Rodney of Port Orchard, one brother, Dean Johnson of Payson, Ariz.; and four sisters, Harriette Braseth of Moorehead, Minn., Gladys Doiron of Sun City, Ariz., Marlys Jones of Yorba Linda, Calif., and Addie Donaldson of Beach, N.D. Visitation will take place at Lewis Funeral Chapel from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. May 29 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 11th and Veneta. Memorials may be made to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 11th and Veneta streets, Bremerton, WA 98337.
Hayes Laura Laura Morrison Hayes, 106, of Lofal died March 30, 1998, at Martha and Mary Nursing Home. She was born Feb. 15, 1892 on Camano Island. On Jan. 22, 1922, she married George P. Hayes in Wenatchee. Survivors include three daughters, Juanita Thorpe Kess of Lofal, Betty Hayes Goldey of Carlsbad, Calif., and Virginia Thorpe of Bremerton; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. April 5 at 6701 30th Ave., SW in Seattle. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity.
Hayes Vernon Vernon George Hayes, 71, of Bremerton died June 2, 1998, at his home. He was born Sept. 2, 1926, in Scobey, Mont. He graduated from high school in Bremerton in 1945. On Aug. 2, 1984, he married Dorothy in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Mr. Hayes worked in auto body repair. He spent the last 20 years working at Clifford's Auto Body Shop until retiring in 1997. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Stuart of Long Beach, Calif., and Stanley of Cypress, Calif.; two daughters, Jeri Yarchenko of Beaverton, Ore., and Roberta Murphy of Sacramento, Calif.; one brother, Max of Bremerton; two sisters, Kay Johnson and Alice McIntyre, both of Bremerton; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 5 and 6. Services will be at 3 p.m. June 8. All will be held at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity.
Hendershot Romeo Romeo Leonardo Hendershot, son of Dennis and Corrine Hendershot of Bremerton, was stillborn April 2, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his parents; paternal grandparents, Charlie and Penny Betz and Dennis Hendershot Sr., all of Bremerton; maternal grandmother, Irene Udean of Bremerton; and a brother, Bobby Cole of Bremerton. Graveside service will be April 8 at 1 p.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Bremerton. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Henyan Wilbur Wilbur "Will" A. Henyan, 79, of South Colby died April 13, 1998, at Ridgemont Terrace Assisted Living. He was born May 10, 1918, in Savannah, Mo. On Nov. 21, 1942, he married Charlotte Brooks in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Mr. Henyan served in the Army-Airforce from 1942 to 1945. He later worked as an auto mechanic and a bus driver for South Kitsap School District. He also owned a television repair shop until his retirement in 1984. Survivors include his wife; one son, Arnold of Sunnyslope; one daughter, Karen Rhoades of Everett; one brother, Darrel of Spokane; two sisters, Shirley Carter of Deer Park and Coloma Henyan of Spokane; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. April 16, at Rill Chapel with a reception following in the Hospitality Room. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist at Rill Chapel. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 2674, Silverdale, WA 98383, or to American Diabetes Association, 557 Roy St., Seattle, WA 98109.
Herron Nina Former longtime Bremerton resident Nina Herron, 79, of Richland died May 1, 1998, in Richland. She was born July 4, 1918, in Sunnyside. In October 1961, she married Glenn Herron in Bremerton. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Allen Floyd of Othello and Raymond Floyd of Ellensburg; two daughters, Marlene McMartin of Bremerton and Marilyn Marsh of Hood River, Ore.; a brother, Lewis Allen of Ellensburg; 18 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. There will be private family services. Donations may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Charity Fund for Home Health Care in Pasco.
Hickey Ellen Ellen Wendla Johnson Hickey, 82, of Seattle died April 8, 1998, at Greenwood Park Care Center in Seattle. She was born March 24, 1916, in Bellingham. She attended North Kitsap High School and graduated from Providence School of Nursing in 1942. Mrs. Hickey worked as a registered nurse, retiring after 40 years as head nurse in delivery at Providence Hospital. Survivors include two cousins, Lillian Hilton of Longview and Sandra Hilton of Arlington; and two nieces-in-law, Faye Nelson of Seattle and Sharon Nelson of Bremerton. Services have been previously held. Memorials may be made to Parkinsons' research or to your favorite charity.
Hicks Jeanette Jeanette F. Hicks, 87, of Port Orchard died March 21, 1998, in Port Orchard. She was born April 26, 1910, in Falmouth Heights, Mass. On Oct. 10, 1929, she married Lucas Ira Hicks in Massachusetts. He preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, John of Australia; six daughters, Nellie Porch of St. Louis, Elizabeth Gardner of Pekin, Ill., Catherine Morrow of Phoenix, Winifred Lake of Mercer Island, Helen Chamblee of Bellevue, and Linda Simmons of Portland, Ore.; 20 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 24 at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. March 25 also at Rill Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home. Donations may be made to American Lung Association, 2625 Third Ave., Seattle, WA 98121.
Hicks Madora Madora Ellen Ward Hicks, of Des Moines died March 16, 1998, at Wesley Homes Health Center. She was born in 1898 in Anderson, Ind. Survivors include three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred. Services will be at 10 a.m. March 20, at the Wesley Homes, the Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wesley Homes Circle of Concern, 215 S 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98188.
Higgins Charles Charles James Higgins, 61, of Poulsbo died March 23, 1998, in Poulsbo. He was born July 3, 1936, in Detroit. On Aug. 8, 1988, he married Beverly in Seattle. Mr. Higgins worked as an air traffic controller for 37 years, retiring as the Pacific Rim regional manager for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Survivors include his wife; three sons, Doug of Fayetteville, Ga., David of Omaha, Neb., and Dennis of McDough, Ga.; three daughters, Kim Rizzi of Gainsville, Fla., Dawna Munson of Bainbridge Island and Diane Bollschweller of Edmonds; one brother, Thomas of Flippen, Ark.; two sisters, Patricia Hobgood of Mesquite, Texas, and Kathleen Hook of North Carolina; his mother, Elsie of North Carolina; and nine grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 26. Services will be at 2 p.m. March 26. Both will be held at the Stone Chapel at Cherry Grove Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Community Partnership Fund, c/o North Kitsap Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 41, Kingston, WA 98346.
Hirschi Charles Charles Hirschi, 90, of Poulsbo died May 30, 1998, at his home. He was born March 20, 1908, in Saskatchewan, Canada. On July 12, 1948, he married Cecilia "Pat" Bailey in Kent. Mr. Hirschi was a trimmer with the Pope & Talbot sawmill. Survivors include his wife; a stepdaughter, Patsy Delapp of Poulsbo; a brother, Fred of Oakridge, Ore.; a sister, Ida Faler of Poulsbo; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. June 4 at the First Lutheran Church in Poulsbo. Arrangements are under the direction of Poulsbo Mortuary, The Stone Chapel at Cherry Grove. Donations may be made to Martha & Mary Nursing Home, 19160 Front Street, Poulsbo, WA 98370 or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Houghtelling Jerry Jerry D. Houghtelling, 52, of Keyport died April 13, 1998, in Keyport. He was born Aug. 16, 1945, in Joplin, Mo. He was raised and educated in Nebraska. Mr. Houghtelling served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Later, he worked as a mechanic at Bangor for many years. Survivors include two stepsons, Harold Mason of Keyport and Buddy Mason of California; two stepdaughters, Wendy Battin of Bremerton and Penny Muchuler of Poulsbo; two brothers, Bob of Allyn and Sonny of Hillsboro, Ore.; one sister, Barbara Meyers of Vancouver; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 16 and prior to the services on April 17, at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. April 17 at Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Howard Anthony Anthony James "A.J." Howard, six months, of Bremerton died March 25, 1998, at his home. He was born Sept. 10, 1997, in Bremerton. Survivors include four brothers, Michael, Joey, Robert, and Alex; one sister, Kristina; his parents, Roger and Patricia Howard; paternal grandmother, Doris of Wabash, Ind.; maternal grandfather, Pat Navins of Matlacha, Fla.; and his god mother and aunt, Toni Leonard. Services will be at 10 a.m. March 30, at Jackson Park Chapel in Bremerton.
Hubbard George George J. "Jim" Hubbard Jr., 55, of Tonasket died May 12, 1998, at his home. He was born Dec. 18, 1942, in Port Townsend. He attended Chimacum Schools, graduating in 1961. Mr. Hubbard served in the Navy and Air Force from 1961 to 1970. He then joined the Port Townsend Police Department from 1970 to 1972. He later worked for the state Highway Department out of Discovery Bay, until retiring in 1985. Survivors include his wife, Bebe; one daughter, Susan Gibbs of Poulsbo; two sons, George III and Don, both of Port Ludlow; one sister, Barbara DeMalo of Sequim; and four grandchildren. A service will be conducted at 2 p.m. May 24 at the Shine Cemetery in Tonasket.
Hudson Glen Glen Dean Hudson, 71, of Hansville, died May 28, 1998. He was born June 11, 1926. Mr. Hudson served with the merchant marines. He later worked with Metropolitan Life Insurance Sales, until retirement. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Gertrude "Tiny"; four children, Greg, Nick, Pat and Becky; his mother, Fern; a sister, Gladys Foss; a brother, Denis; and six grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. June 4 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 7076 NE South St., Suquamish. A committal will follow in the Hansville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice or to a local food bank of the donor's choice.
Huff Dale Dale Edward Huff, 83, of Bremerton died April 30, 1998, at the University of WAshington Medical Center in Seattle. He was born Aug. 19, 1914, in Los Angeles. He attended one year of college. Mr. Huff worked in sales and was also manager for the Coca-Cola Company in Los Angeles. Survivors include his wife, Helen; two daughters, Gail Huff of Marina Del Ray, Calif. and Beverly Hayfield of Gig Harbor; and two granddaughters. Services will be held May 9 at the Kitsap Lake Mobile Home Park Clubhouse with the time to be determined. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1551 Broadway, Suite 200, Tacoma, WA 98402 or 718 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton WA 98310.
Huffman Landon Landon Wilbur Huffman, 86, of Bremerton died June 14, 1998, at his home. He was born Nov. 1, 1911, in Jefferson City, Mo. He was a high school graduate. He served 30 years in the Navy, retiring as a lieutenant commander. He was a Pearl Harbor survivor aboard the USS Utah and a Midway survivor. In 1933, he married his wife, Lois, in San Diego. She preceded him in death in 1991. Survivors include a daughter, Tommy Ann Huffman-Szretter of Hansville; a son, Landon of Kent; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 20 at Lewis Funeral Chapel. At his request, there will be no funeral services. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kitsap County, P.O. Box 3416, Silverdale, WA 98312.
Hume Carmen Carmen E. Hume, 79, of Bremerton died June 14, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hume was born Jan. 1, 1919, in Browns Valley, Minn. She attended Olympic College from 1963-64. On Dec. 25, 1943, she married Robert J. Hume in Kelso. He preceded her in death. Survivors include four sons, Ervin of Seabeck, Mike of Port Orchard, James and David, both of Bremerton; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. June 18 at the Lewis Funeral Chapel with graveside services to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to District 15 Fire Department, 7600 Old Military Road NE, Bremerton, WA 98311.
Hurd Florence Florence Elvira Hurd, 88, of Olalla died March 16, 1998. She was born Oct. 6, 1909, in Superior, Wis. She was a music teacher and an active pianist and vocalist. Survivors include her husband, Clifford; a son, Nick of Bremerton; a daughter, Shelley Ann Garver of Salem, Ore.; a brother, Stanley Neuman of Eugene, Ore.; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. March 26 at Haven of Rest Chapel, Highway 16, Gig Harbor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship, Kitsap County Chapter, P.O. Box 775, Bremerton, WA 98337.
Jackson Stephen Stephen "Steve" Mark Jackson, 42, of Port Orchard died April 14, 1998, in Glendale, Ariz. He was born Sept. 5, 1955, in Concord, Calif. In 1972, he graduated from Vintage High School in Napa, Calif. He is survived by his son, Adam of Napa, Calif.; two daughters, Stacy and Katie of Suisun City, Calif.; two brothers, Brian of Angwin, Calif. and Greg Brooks of San Diego; three sisters, Erin Brooks of San Francisco, and Heather and Holly Jackson of Livermore, Calif.; his mother, Sharon Brooks of St. Helena, Calif.; and his father and stepmother, Bill and Judy Jackson of Livermore, Calif. Services were held in Napa, Calif. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, 557 Roy Street, Lower Level, Seattle, WA 98109-4219.
Jacobs Violet Violet J. "Peggie" Jacobs, 91, of Bremerton died May 5, 1998, at her home. She was born Dec. 6, 1906, in Vancouver, B.C. She was a high school graduate. On Nov. 9, 1929, she married Richard E. Jacobs in Seattle. Survivors include three sons, Donald of Bremerton, Robert of Seattle, and Richard of Grand Coulee; one brother, Ernie Glassman of Marysville; one sister, Lillian Eck of Klamath Falls, Ore.; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. May 11, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2509 Perry Ave. in Bremerton. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran.
Jacobsen Fenton Fenton "Red" Jacobsen, 73, of Bainbridge Island died May 4, 1998, on Bainbridge Island. He was born March 12, 1925. He was a high school graduate. Mr. Jacobsen served in the Army Air Force from 1943 to 1946. Later, he worked as a longshoreman at Pacific Maritime Association, retiring after 28 years. He is survived by his companion, Judy Simpson of Bainbridge Island; one son, Mark of Bainbridge Island; three daughters, Robyn Clark of Federal Way, Dee of Suquamish, and Cheri Nelson of Bainbridge Island; and six grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. May 9 at Seabold Cemetery on Bainbridge Island. A celebration of life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. May 16 at 1957 Hilltop Drive NE, Bainbridge Island. Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1124 Columbia St., Seattle WA 98104.
Jenniges Dale Dale D. Jenniges, 48, of Bremerton died May 19, 1998, at his home. He was born March 11, 1950, in Bremerton. He attended South Kitsap High School. Mr. Jenniges served in the Marines from 1969 to 1972, serving in Vietnam. Later, he worked as an ordnance mechanic at Naval Undersea Warfare Center at Keyport for 29 years. Survivors include his daughter, Tressie Pommier of Poulsbo and his brother, Dean of Silverdale. Services will be at 11 a.m. May 30, at Rill Chapel with reception following. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist at Rill Chapel. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kitsap County, P.O. Box 3416, Silverdale, WA 98383.
Jensen Magnus Magnus "Walt" J. Jensen, 71, of Port Orchard died May 30, 1998, at his home. He was born April 7, 1927, in Chehalis. He attended Chehalis High School and Chehalis Community College. On Feb. 14, 1995, he married Donna A. Zimmerman in Maui, Hawaii. Mr. Jensen established Jensens Smoked Meats & Fish in Bremerton and worked for 44 years as a meat and fish processer, retiring in 1986. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Michael of Seattle, Matthew of Sumner and Mark of Port Orchard; a daughter, Brenda Jensen-Zener of Bremerton; his former wife, Dorothy Jensen; and seven grandchildren. There will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel. Donations may be made to Children's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box C-5371, Seattle, WA 98105 or American Cancer Society, Kitsap Unit, P.O. Box 2383, Bremerton, WA 98310.
Jensen Ted Ted W. Jensen, 28, of Bremerton died June 24, 1998, at Harborview Medical Center. He was born Nov. 4, 1969, in Bremerton. He graduated from Bremerton High School in 1988. He worked as a laborer in construction. Survivors include his parents, Roy and Virginia Jensen of Bremerton; maternal grandmother Edna Jensen of Everett; a brother, James of Bremerton; and two sisters, Pamela Bueno and Shelly Pickel, both of Bremerton. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. June 27 at the Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 4414 Woodlawn Park Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103-7499.
Jewell Dorothea Dorothea R. Jewell, 93, of Bremerton died May 24, 1998, in Bremerton. She was born Dec. 14, 1904, in Assam, India. She received a master's degree. She married Lyman J. Jewell in Kalamazoo, Mich., in 1930. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Jewell was a teacher and homemaker. Survivors include a daughter, Ruth of Bremerton; a stepson, W.L. "Bill" Jewell of Grand Junction, Colo.; a stepdaughter, Jeane Doncaster of Sutter Creek, Colo.; and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. June 6 at Central Kitsap Presbyterian Church in Bremerton. Donations may be made to Central Kitsap Presbyterian Church, 9300 Nels Nelson Road NW, Bremerton, WA 98311.
Johnson Alexander Alexander Donald Johnson, 65, of Bremerton died June 14, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. Mr. Johnson was born April 26, 1933, in Fall River, Mass. He attended Brooklyn College and graduated from Southern Illinois University. On Sept. 23, 1963, he married Norma Marie Johnson in Loudonville, Ohio. He served 34 years in the Navy as a warrant officer and retired from Tracor/Vitro in May 1997 after 12 years. Survivors include a son, Dirk Johnson of University Place; a daughter, Heather Johnson of Bremerton; two sisters, Judith Johnson and Lynda Johnson, both of #Mattapoisett, Mass.; and one grandson. At Mr. Johnson's request, there will be no memorial service. Arrangements are under the direction of Tuell-McKee. Memorial and tribute gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society, 718 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton, WA 98310, or the National Wildlife Federation at (800) 332-4949 ext. 4013.
Johnson Brian Brian A. Johnson, 21, of Bremerton died in April 1996 in Bremerton. He was born Nov. 21, 1974, in Bremerton. He attended South Kitsap High School. He was the victim of a homicide. He is survived by his parents, Charles V. and Valorie Johnson of Port Orchard; one brother, Charles H. of Port Orchard; two sisters, Jessica James of Des Moines and Margaret of Port Orchard; and his grandparents, Robert and Margaret Mussman of Port Orchard. Services will be at 1 p.m. June 3, at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Chapel.
Johnson Byrl Byrl M. Johnson, 66, of Port Orchard died June 25, 1998, at Ridgemont Terrace. She was born March 18, 1932, in Brooklyn, N.Y. On June 18, 1952, she married Gaylord Johnson in Seattle. Mrs. Johnson worked for the Kitsap County Assessor's Office until her retirement in 1994. Survivors include her husband; four sons, Jack of Bainbridge Island, Alan of Tiger Lake, Glen of Moses Lake and Eric of Port Orchard; one brother, Ward Osward of California; one sister, Joan McCary of Port Orchard; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild, Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 29 at Rill Chapel. A memorial service are at 1 p.m. June 29 at First Christian Church, Port Orchard. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 4885 Hovde Road, Port Orchard, WA 98367.
Johnson Noel Noel E. Johnson, 52, of Belfair died May 20, 1998, at his home. He was born Dec. 24, 1945, in San Francisco. He was a high school graduate. On June 1, 1967, he married Theresa Bates in Santa Rosa, Calif. Mr. Johnson worked as a marine machinist at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for 29 years, retiring in 1995. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Patrick of Soldotna, Alaska, Michael, Chris, and Jacob, all of Belfair; two brothers, Robert and Jim, both of California; two sisters, Joan Ringlar of California and Barbara Matteri of Belfair; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. May 22. A funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. Both will be at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Belfair. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist at Rill Chapel.
Johnson William William B. Johnson, 89, of Port Orchard died April 18, 1998, in Port Orchard. He was born July 7, 1908, in Blackwell, Okla. He was raised in Lamar, Colo. Mr. Johnson worked as a welder at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard from 1940 to 1969. He also owned Brownie's Service Station in Gorst from 1946 to 1951. Survivors include a son, Billie of Port Orchard; five daughters, Fran Paulus and Blanche Radasa, both of Port Orchard, Twyla Johnson and Shirley Paulus, both of Bremerton and Betty Perry of San Diego; 31 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Ellen on Nov. 24, 1997. Visitation will be at Lewis Funeral Chapel from noon to 6 p.m. April 21, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 22, and 9 a.m. to service time on April 23. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. April 23 at Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Jones James James "Bill" Willard Jones, 44, of Port Orchard died April 11, 1998, in Seattle. He was born Jan. 21, 1954, in Bremerton. Mr. Jones worked as a shipfitter at Todd Shipyard in Seattle. Survivors include his life love, Nanette Jones of Gig Harbor; two daughters, Janelle of Bremerton and Jennifer Sprague of Gig Harbor; his mother, Mary Jane Jones of Seabeck; his grandmother, Marie Watson of Port Orchard; three brothers, Richard of Fairfield, Penn., Michael of Gorst and David of Seabeck; four sisters, Merrilee Retzloff of Seabeck, Karen Abbott of Port Orchard, Linda Sabado of Spanaway and Kathy Wiley of Bremerton; and one grandchild. Graveside services were held on April 20 at Miller-Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Jones Lee Lee D. Jones, 59, of Bremerton died April 5, 1998, at Oyster Bay Care Center. He was born July 19, 1938, in Houston. Mr. Jones worked as a framer in the carpentry industry. Survivors include his mother, Marie Schroeder of Bremerton; three brothers, Jack Matson and Harry Matson, both of Port Orchard, Wayne Matson of Bremerton; three sisters, Pat Matson-Rosado of Kirkland, Mary Matson of Bremerton, and Karen Coppinger of Port Orchard. Memorial service will be 11:30 a.m. April 9 at the Searle Street Community Hall in Bremerton. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 718 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton, WA 98310 or Oyster Bay Care Center, 3517 11th Street, Bremerton, WA 98312.
Jones Mark Mark Glenn Jones, 30, of Poulsbo died March 31, 1998, at Martha and Mary Nursing Home. He was born Dec. 17, 1967, in Bremerton. He graduated from North Kitsap High School. Mr. Jones worked as a salesman of manufactured homes. Survivors include his son, Alex of Sierra Vista, Ariz., and his parents, Wallace and Carol Jones of Poulsbo. Services will be held at a later date in Sierra Vista, Ariz. Arrangements are under the direction of Poulsbo Mortuary. Memorials may be made to Friends of Bill, 904 McKenzie Ave., Bremerton, WA 98337, or to your favorite charity.
Jordan Angelo Angelo D. Jordan, 38, of Bremerton died March 11, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 6, 1960, in Jacksonville Beach, Fla. He worked in system engineering for Marine Engineering for nine years. Survivors include his companion, Andrea Campbell; one stepson, Joshua Campbell; one brother, Ken of Bremerton; one sister, Sheila Brown of Florida; and his father, A.C. Jordan of Bremerton. Visitation will be at 12 p.m. with funeral services following at 1 p.m., both held March 18 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home.
Jossy Wanda Wanda L. Jossy, 70, of Bremerton died May 25, 1998, in Bremerton. She was born Feb. 18, 1928, in Tipton, Calif. She was a high school graduate. Survivors include two daughters, Diane Houser of Snohomish and Denise of Portland, Ore.; and five sisters, Ada Moore of Bremerton, Cora Hart of Walla Walla, Neva Millicam of Walterville, Ore., Marjorie Goodale of Walterville, Ore., and Lyla Tomseth of Bend, Ore. Services will be at 2 p.m. June 13, at 1919 Corbet Drive in Bremerton.
Junell Ernest Ernest Wilbert Junell, 84, of Bremerton died June 20, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. Mr. Junell was born Nov. 9, 1913, in Lead, Alaska. In 1936, he married Marjorie Bell Brott in Seattle. He was a carpenter in residential construction. Survivors include his wife; a son, Tracy of Bremerton; a sister, Veldyine Gonser of Bremerton; and two grandchildren. At Mr. Junell's request, there will be no services. Arrangements are by Tuell-McKee Funeral and Cremation Services.
Kasten Glenn Glenn Arthur Kasten, 62, of Bremerton died May 28, 1998, at Naval Hospital Bremerton. He was born April 10, 1936, in Marinette, Wis. He graduated from high school in Marinette. Mr. Kasten served in the Navy for 23 years, retiring in 1992 as a hull technician. Survivors include two daughters, Deanne Burch of Portland, Ore. and Debra L. Hebdon of Molalla, Ore.; two brothers, Jerald of Milwaukee and Roger of Layton, Utah; one sister, Sharon K. Cody of Burbank, Calif.; and one grandchild. Visitation will be from 8 to 9 a.m. June 1, at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. June 1, at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent. Memorial services will follow at 4 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Bremerton. Remembrances may be made to Christ the King School, 8059 Chico Way, Bremerton, WA 98312.
Keenan Helen Helen Marie Keenan, 83, of Poulsbo died April 4, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 27, 1914, in Clark, S.D. She was raised and educated in South Dakota. On Oct. 12, 1936, she married Stephen Keenan in South Dakota. He preceded her in death Aug. 19, 1985. Mrs. Keenan worked as a secretary for law firms for many years. Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Munson and Nada Torgerson, both of Bremerton, and Coleen Thompson of Seattle; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. April 11 at Family of God Lutheran Church, 7625 Central Valley Road NW. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, Puget Sound Region, 557 Roy St., Lower Level, Seattle, WA 98109-4219.
Keil Aldene Aldene P. Keil, 71, of Bremerton died May 15, 1998, at University Hospital in Seattle. She was born Sept. 22, 1926, in Wichita, Kan. In 1964, she married Everett Keil in Billings, Mont. Mrs. Keil was a schoolteacher in Kansas and then a bookkeeper in Montana and Washington. Survivors include two daughters, Melody Gary and Mavi Jones, both of Bremerton; one brother, Robert Poe of Milton, Kan.; three sisters, Dorothy Hopper of Wichita, Kan., Doris Jones of McCracken, Kan., and Betty Henry of Ness City, Kan.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1990. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Kell Aldene Aldene P. Kell, 71, of Bremerton died May 15, 1998, at University Hospital in Seattle. She was born Sept. 22, 1926, in Wichita, Kan. In 1964, she married Everett Kell in Billings, Mont. Mrs. Kell was a schoolteacher in Kansas and then a bookkeeper in Montana and Washington. Survivors include two daughters, Melody Gary and Mavl Jones, both of Bremerton; one brother, Robert Poe of Milton, Kan.; three sisters, Dorothy Hopper of Wichita, Kan., Doris Jones of McCracken, Kan., and Betty Henry of Ness City, Kan.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1990. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Keller Betty Betty Keller, 89, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, died May 27, 1998, at Rock Rapids Health Centre. She was born April 18, 1909, near Walnut Grove, Minn. She was a high school graduate. In 1931, she married Frank Keller. Survivors include her daughter, Sandra of Bremerton; and one sister, Pearl Roach of Rock Rapids, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1953. Services have already been held.
Kenneday Charles Charles David Kenneday, 81, of Poulsbo died June 1, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 12, 1917, in Bradington, Fla. On Dec. 26, 1947, he married Sheila Stricklett in Wilmington, Calif. Mr. Kenneday served in the Marines from 1941 to 1955, retiring as a captain. Later, he worked at Bangor and retired as manager in the material department in February 1978. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Sharron Cross of Bellevue; one brother, Howard of Winter Garden, Fla.; and one sister, Norine Milum of Winter Garden, Fla. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 4, 5, and 6. Services will be held at 11 a.m. June 8 with military honors to follow. All will be held at the Stone Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel/The Stone Chapel.
Kephart Sarah Sarah E. Kephart, 90, of Port Orchard died April 29, 1998, at Port Orchard Care Center. She was born Aug. 17, 1907, in Osceola Mills, Pa. Mrs. Kephart worked as a seamstress for over 20 years at Nevasky's Clothing Factory in Pennsylvania. Survivors include two sons, George Boggon of Philipsburg, Pa., and William Boggon of San Diego; one daughter, Betty Anderson of Gig Harbor; one brother, Bob Dixon of Buffalo, N.Y.; one sister, Charlotte Sretter of Buffalo, N.Y.; 19 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Services were held at 3:30 p.m. April 30 at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 120 Northgate Plaza, Suite 316, Seattle, WA 98125.
Kincaid Vera Vera JoAnn Kincaid, 89, of Bremerton died April 28, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born Jan. 15, 1909, in Wade, Okla. In 1951, she married Charles R. Nichols in Seattle. Ms. Kincaid worked as a chef in the food service industry for over 50 years. She is survived by one daughter, Charlotte Puccia of Bremerton; four sisters, Ruby Robinson of Oklahoma and Farrah Haddock, Audine Artz and Nowetta Miller, all of Texas; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 4 p.m. May 2 at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Battered Women's Shelter (Bremerton Alive Shelter) c/o YWCA, P.O. Box 559, Bremerton, WA 98337.
King Cecil Cecil Edward King, 87, of Bremerton died March 8, 1998, at Forest Ridge Nursing Home. He was born Dec. 31, 1910, in Lapwai, Idaho. Mr. King served in the Navy. He enlisted on April 9, 1929, and retired as a warrant officer in October 1959. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Anne Landon of Grand Junction, Colo., and four grandchildren. At his request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel.
King Iva Iva Margaret King, 97, of Bremerton died April 9, 1998, at an adult care home in Port Orchard. She was born June 1, 1900, in Jefferson, N.H. On Dec. 16, 1928, she married William Hal King in Fairfield, Calif. She is survived by two grandsons, Victor H. Hite of Port Orchard and Roger J. Phalen of Beaverton, Ore.; five great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Kirk Leslie Former Bremerton resident Leslie Kirk, 74, of Seattle died May 8, 1998, at the Veterans Hospital in Seattle. He was born Aug. 5, 1923, in Spokane. He graduated from Bremerton High School in 1943. Mr. Kirk served in the Army Air Corp as a flight officer. He later worked in sales. Survivors include a sister, Jacqueline, three nieces and their children. He was preceded in death by his wife of 25 years.
Kirkbride Geneva Geneva Kirkbride, 58, of Bremerton died June 22, 1998. She was born Nov. 5, 1939, in Steubenville, Ohio. Mrs. Kirkbride was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, John Cutrone of Bremerton; a daughter, Michelle Kirkbride of Bremerton; a brother, Reno Coppa of La Belle, Fla.; two sisters, Betty Marino of New Cumberland, W. Va., and Mary Ann Coppa of Weirton, W. Va.; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Rosary will be conducted at 7 p.m. June 25 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. June 26 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
Klein Lillian Lillian F. Klein, 87, of Poulsbo died May 27, 1998, at Harbor House. She was born Nov. 28, 1910, in Madison, Wis. She attended school through the eighth grade. On Nov. 25, 1939, she married Walter Klein in DeBuque, Iowa. Survivors include her husband; two brothers-in-law, Richard of Bremerton and Carl of Steilacoom; and four sisters, Teresa Bender of Yakima, Rosie McCoy of Golden, Colo., Molly Bott of Broomfield, Colo., and Faye Hultgren of Denver, Colo. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 2, at Poulsbo Mortuary, "The Stone Chapel at Cherry Grove." At her request, there will be no services. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Western and Central Chapter, 1422 NW 85th Street, Seattle, WA 98117-4236.
Knutson Richard Richard F. Knutson, 62, of Port Orchard died June 10, 1998, at his home. He was born June 21, 1935, in Everett. He attended Everett High School, Everett Junior College, and Pacific Lutheran University. Mr. Knutson served in the Navy from 1959 to 1961. Later he worked as a marine electrician for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard from 1966 until retiring in 1983. Survivors include three sons, Rick and Matthew, both of Rochester, and Robert Canavan of Port Orchard; three daughters, Tina Post of Tahuya, Michelle of Port Orchard and Patricia Carter of Tumwater; one brother, Herb of Kalispell, Mont.; three sisters, Iris Tompkins, Ruth Sundseth, and Sheila, all of Seattle; and six grandchildren. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 12 at Rill Chapel. A service will be at 4 p.m. June 14 at Spirit of Life Lutheran Church in Port Orchard. Arrangements are by Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Spirit of Life Lutheran Church, 3901 SE Mullenix Road, Port Orchard, WA 98366-9708.
Kortman Harvey Harvey H. Kortman, Sr., 75, of Bremerton died April 15, 1998, at his home. He was born Oct. 26, 1923, in Humboldt, S.D. He attended Coyne Electrical School in Chicago. He married his wife, Geraldine, in Montrose, S.D., in 1943. Mr. Kortman served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He worked in Public Works Shop 07 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for 26 years, retiring in 1988. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Harvey of Alaska, Eugene of Elko, Nev., and William of Cheyenne, Wyo.; two daughters, Kay McNamara of Washington and Bonnie Martin of Peoria, Ariz.; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. April 21 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Donations may be made to Star of the Sea School, Sixth and Veneta, Bremerton, WA 98337.
Kortman Harvey Harvey Henry Kortman, 74, of Bremerton died April 15, 1998, in Bremerton. He was born Oct. 26, 1923, in Humboldt, S.D. On Feb. 25, 1943, he married Geraldine "Dode" McCoy in Montrose, S.D. Mr. Kortman served in the Army Aircorp. Later, he worked as an electrician for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Harvey Jr. of Alaska, Eugene of Nevada, and William of Wyoming; one daughter, Bonnie of Arizona; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20, at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. April 20, funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. April 21. Both will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of the Sea Altar Society or School.
Kubashack Norbert Norbert Kubashack, 74, of San Luis Obispo, Calif., died April 28, 1998, in Santa Barbara, Calif. He was born May 25, 1924, in Chicago. Mr. Kubashack served in the Air Force from 1943 to 1946. Later, he worked as a real estate agent for 25 years. He and his wife had a summer home in Poulsbo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevive. Services will be at 2 p.m. May 9 at Poulsbo Community Cemetery.
Laguee Alice Alice E. Laguee, 94, of Bremerton died March 3, 1998, at Oyster Bay Care Center. She was born July 28, 1903, in Dupont, Ohio. In 1967, she married Roy B. Smith. Ms. Laguee owned and operated many area taverns until her retirement in 1978. She is survived by her husband. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 11, at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Services will be at 1 p.m. March 12, at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity.
Lane-Linton Donna Donna "Jeanne" Lane-Linton, 66, of Port Orchard died April 19, 1998, at her home. She was born Aug. 11, 1931, in Yakima. She graduated from Roy High School. On March 2, 1996, she married Walter Linton in Port Orchard. She worked as a financial advisor with Waddel and Reed in Silverdale and as an administrative assistant at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, until retiring in 1991. Survivors include her husband; two sons, William Lane of Roy and Michael Lane of Port Orchard; two daughters, Barbara Lieseke of Port Orchard and Janet Linton of Seattle; two brothers, George R. McCune of Iowa and James Leroy McCune of Illinois; five sisters, Betty Evans of Sumner, Ruth Miller and Virginia Zanassi, both of Graham, Doloris Noreen of Puyallup and Bernice Hatch of Idaho; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her first husband, George William Lane, preceded her in death July 20, 1991. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. April 23 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Port Orchard. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. April 23 also at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist at Rill Chapel. Donations may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 2674, Silverdale, WA 98383 or American Diabetes Association, 557 Roy St., Seattle, WA 98109.
Lang Marlin Marlin G. Lang, 90, of Belfair died May 25, 1998, at his home. He was born Sept. 24, 1907, in Fillmore, Iowa. He is survived by two stepdaughters, Helen Bain of Salem, Ore., and Clara Halstead of Seattle. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of McComb Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars Belfair chapter, St. Vincent DePaul, or to Fire District No. 2.
Larsen Arlene Arlene Marie Larsen, 67, of Bremerton died in May 1998 at her home. She was born June 27, 1930, in Bremerton. She was a high school graduate. On Feb. 18, 1948, she married Robert E. Larsen in Bremerton. Survivors include her husband; one son, Steve of Bremerton; and two sisters, Barbara Dunbar of Federal Way and Karen Breed of Mossy Rock. Services will be held at 1 p.m. May 22 at Miller-Woodlawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to 911-Medic Unit of Fire District No. 12, P.O. Box 4365, Bremerton, WA 98312.
Larsen Fred Fred E. Larsen, 55, of Tahuya died April 9, 1998, in Tahuya. He was born Oct. 20, 1942, in Yuba City, Calif. He completed two years of college in addition to military corpsman training. On June 15, 1991, he married his wife, Kathy, in Tahuya. Mr. Larsen served in the National Guard from 1964 to 1970. He owned North Shore Sails until retiring in 1996. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Kelly of Fair Oaks, Calif.; his mother, Lee Compton of Yuba City; and a brother, B.J. Gaul of Snohomish. A memorial service will be from 12 to 4 p.m. April 25 at the Tahuya Fire Hall. Donations may be made to the Hospice of Mason County, 2505 Olympic Hwy. N, Suite 150, Shelton, WA 98584.
Larson Addie Addie "Jean" Larson, 66, of Port Orchard died March 20, 1998, in Bremerton. She was born Nov. 22, 1931, in Benson, N.C. She was a banker at First Interstate in Seattle for more than 30 years, retiring in 1993. Survivors include a son, William Larson, Jr., of Port Orchard; a sister, Helen Bozinski of Port Orchard; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 24 at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard. Funeral service will be noon March 25 at Christian Life Center in Port Orchard. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home. Donations may be made to Joash Building Fund, Christian Life Center, 1780 SE Lincoln Ave., Port Orchard, WA 98366.
Larson Bruce Jr. Bruce Allen Larson Jr., 19, of Port Orchard died May 3, 1998, in Wenatchee. He was born Aug. 26, 1978, in Honolulu. He graduated from Peninsula High School in 1996. Mr. Larson worked as a mechanic with Continental Tire in Gig Harbor. Survivors include his girlfriend, Angie Knickerbocker of Gig Harbor; five brothers, Chad of Port Orchard, Shannon Hicks of Forks, Joshua Hawkins of Port Orchard, JimBob Hawkins of Texas, and Samuel J. Gomes Jr. of San Diego; one sister, Jinny Reese of Atlanta; his father and stepmother, Bruce and Debra Larson Sr. of Port Orchard; his mother and stepfather, Elena and Samuel Gomes of San Diego; and his maternal stepgrandmother, Eunice Norris of Anchorage, Alaska. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. May 8 at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Inurnment services will be held at 3:30 p.m. May 8 at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Lauer Edgar Edgar N. Lauer, 90, of Aurora, Colo., died May 20, 1998, in Aurora. He was born June 30, 1907, in Sheridan, Wyo. On Jan. 13, 1931, he married Mina Dickey. He divorced and was remarried, to Thelma Selberg on Feb. 19, 1947. Mr. Lauer served in the Army for three years. Later, he worked as an electrical engineer for Design Division for 30 years. Survivors include one son, James of Port Orchard; two stepsons, Joe Selberg of Port Orchard and Bob Selberg of Bremerton; one daughter, Margaret Wesner of Aurora, Colo.; one stepdaughter, Karen Selberg Danskin of Vancouver; Wash., one sister, Evy Babione of Sheridan, Wyo.; 15 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. May 30 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Reception will follow at American Legion Post 149.
LeClair Lucile Lucile Marion LeClair, 92, of Tahuya died April 29, 1998, at Belmont Terrace. She was born Jan. 27, 1906, in Run Creek, Minn. Mrs. LeClair worked as town clerk for Riverside and a sales clerk at a western apparel store. Survivors include her husband, Earl; one son, Melvin Stohl of Yakima; two daughters, JoAnn Paxton of Bend, Ore., and Donna Andersen of Sequim; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Tuell-McKee Funeral and Cremation Services.
Lefebvre Richard Richard Rudolf Lefebvre, 51, of Bremerton died March 11, 1998, in Bremerton. He was born June 30, 1946, in Woonsocket, R.I. Mr. Lefebvre worked as a veteran counselor at the U.S. Veterans Administration. Survivors include two brothers, Gary of Kennewick and Steven of Belfair; and one sister, Terrie Steele of Port Angeles. Services will be at 4 p.m. March 21, at Sand Hill Cemetery in Belfair. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home.
Lentz Glenn Glenn "Andy" A. Lentz, 78, of Rochester died May 3, 1998, at Vencor Hospital in Seattle. On March 8, 1920, he was born in Fort Madison, Iowa. He attended school in Cairo, Ill. On Dec. 9, 1941, he married Florence E. Anderson in Seattle. Mr. Lentz served in the Navy from 1937 to 1941 and again from 1941 to 1944. He later worked in the civil service as a fuel pump operator at the Manchester Naval Fuel Depot, until retiring in 1966. Survivors include his former wife, Florence; two sons, Pal of Port Orchard and Don of Tacoma; one daughter, Sonia Cabrera of North Augusta, S.C.; one sister, Margaret Blodgett of Vienna, Ill.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. There will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard. Donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Levandowski Betty Betty Irene Levandowski, 68, a former longtime resident of Kitsap County, died May 20, 1998, in her Burien home. She was born March 9, 1930, in Great Falls, Mont. She graduated from Great Falls High School, and obtained a bachelor's degree from Montana State University in Commercial Science Education. On April 11, 1953, she married Lawrence (Ted) Levandowski. Mrs. Levandowski worked as a teacher and an office manager. Survivors include her husband; her daughter, Joy Johnston of Atascadero, Calif.; her son, Von of Kent; her sister, June Lehman of Fremont, Neb.; and four grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. May 26, at Judson Park Retirement Community, 23600 Marine View Drive South in Des Moines. Memorials may be made to the University of Washington Medical Center.
Leveque Clarice Clarice B. Leveque, 84, of Port Orchard died April 21, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born March 5, 1914, in Cherokee, Okla. She graduated from Cherokee High School. In 1940, she married Arley Ben Cuney in Cheyenne, Wyo. In 1973, she married Howard Paul Leveque in Reno, Nev. Survivors include one son, Ronald Joseph Cuney of Napa, Calif.; three stepsons, Larry, Steve and Kurt Leveque, all of California; one daughter, Berna Kay Vezie of Port Orchard; two stepdaughters, Yvonne Carey of Bremerton and Sharon McDonald of California; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. April 25 at Sunset Lane Cemetery in Port Orchard. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist at Rill Chapel. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 2383, Bremerton, WA 98310.
Lewis Donald Donald James Lewis, 60, of Port Orchard died May 23, 1998. He was born Jan. 16, 1938, in Tacoma. Mr. Lewis worked at Westbay Auto Parts in Port Orchard for 27 years, where he was shop foreman. Survivors include his wife, Carol; three sons, Richard of Olalla, Kevin and Kenneth of Port Orchard; two daughters, Ginger Faulkner and Tina Rauch of Port Orchard; his mother, Myrtle Lewis of Tacoma; one brother, Gerald of Spanaway; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. May 28. Services will be held at 11 a.m. May 29. Both will be held at Haven of Rest Funeral Home.
Lindquist Jeanne Jeanne W. Lindquist, 73, of McCormick Woods, died March 25, 1998, at Belmont Terrace Convalescent Center. She was born May 24, 1924, in Seattle. She graduated from Cleveland High School in 1941. On Nov. 2, 1942, she married Harvey C. in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Mrs. Lindquist worked for the Bremerton Housing Authority for 10 years and then Keyport, retiring in 1986. Survivors include her husband; one son, Steve of Redmond; one brother, Stan Ridlings of Edmonds; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 27 and 28. Services will be at 2 p.m. March 30. Both will be held at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1124 Columbia St., Seattle, WA 98104.
Lindsey Jr. Allen Allen Lee Lindsey Jr., 19, of Suquamish died April 5, 1998, in Seattle. He was born Feb. 21, 1979, in Sacramento, Calif. Survivors include his mother, Cathy Lindsey-Brown of Suquamish; his father, Allen Lee Lindsey, Sr., of Kingston; maternal grandmother, Dolores Hall of Bremerton; and a sister, Amber of Los Angeles.
Linthicum Billy Billy A. Linthicum, 62, of Tahuya died June 24 at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born June 18, 1936, in Puyallup. He was a high school graduate. Mr. Linthicum was a field truck driver for Ace Paving for seven years. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Bonnie; five daughters, Letha of Seattle, Cheryl Tinner of Longview, Gail McCarthy of Kenai, Alaska, Sue Murdock of Parkland and Donna Wold of Graham; three sons, Ron Paulson of Spanaway, Robert Chapman II of Everett and Roger Moran of Orting; two sisters, Louise Scott of Lakewood and Rosie Lang of Dunedin, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel with cremation by Cherry Grove. At Mr. Linthicum's request, there will be no services. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 718 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton, WA 98310.
Littlefield Smith Smith Donley Littlefield, 79, of Belfair died May 7, 1998, in Shelton. He was born Jan. 29, 1919, in Lovington, N.M. On April 4, 1942, he married Katie Lee Williamson. Mr. Littlefield served in the Army. Later, he worked at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard as a welder. Survivors include two sons, Larry of Seattle and Donnie of Houston; one daughter, Sherry Snyder of Chicago; one brother, Tommie of Leveland, Texas; two sisters, Docia Bagwell of Westherford, Texas and Verde Harris of Lubbock, Texas; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife on Oct. 10, 1997. Services will be at 10 a.m. May 11, at North Mason Bible Church in Belfair. Memorials may be made to the North Mason Bible Church, E 52 North Mason School Road, Belfair, or to The Alzheimer's Association.
Loop Marvel Marvel M. Loop, 52, of Port Orchard died June 8, 1998. She was born August 16, 1945, in Bremerton. She graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1963. Survivors include her mother, Irene Morris of Port Orchard; a daughter, Laurie Clark of Belfair; and two grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. June 22 at the Belfair Community Baptist Church, Belfair. Arrangements under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 4414 Woodlawn Park Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98103-7499.
Lowenstein Ann Ann Lowenstein, 81, of Port Orchard died April 13, 1998, at Crista Shores in Silverdale. She was born Aug. 6, 1916, in Port Orchard. Survivors include one son, Michael of Port Orchard; two daughters, LeAnn Rose of Gig Harbor and Lori Lowenstein of Seattle; one sister, Violet Wilhelm of Wapato; and two granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael, in 1981. Services will be at 11 a.m. April 17 at Sunset Lane Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist at Rill Chapel. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, Kitsap Unit, P.O. Box 2383, Bremerton, WA 98310.
Luedtke Ferne Ferne Luedtke, 78, of Poulsbo died April 13, 1998, in Silverdale. She was born Nov. 7, 1919, in Valley. In 1960, she married Harvey Luedtke in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Mrs. Luedtke owned "Ferne Ceramics" in Poulsbo for 25 years before retiring in 1995. Survivors include one son, John Adams of Seattle; one daughter, Lorinda Adams of Silverdale; and one granddaughter. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kitsap County.
Lunde Robert Robert Clarence Lunde, 52, of Port Angeles died June 12, 1998, at Harborview Hospital in Seattle. He was born July 8, 1945, in Madison, Wis. He was raised in Kitsap County, graduating from North Kitsap High School. He served in the Army from 1964 to 1968. He later was a cook for retired, disabled adults. Survivors include two brothers, Dennis of Poulsbo and Steven of Kingston; a sister, Leilani of Applegate, Calif.; and his parents, Ray and Audrey Lunde of Auburn, Calif. A memorial service will be at 5 p.m. June 27 at Constant Hope Church, Seventh and Lincoln in Port Angeles. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity. Herbert Torgrimson
Lusk Geneive Geneive Alice Lusk, 84, of Silverdale died May 9, 1998 at Martha & Mary Nursing Home in Poulsbo. She was born Dec. 23, 1913, in Kansas. On Oct. 3, 1950, she married Roy E. Lusk Sr. in Kansas. He preceded her in death in 1992. Mrs. Lusk was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, Roy Jr. of Silverdale; a daughter, Judy Higgen of Silverdale; and three grandchildren. There will be private family services. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Donations may be made to Kitsap County Fire District No. 1, 10955 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale, WA 98383.
Madden James James A. Madden, 60, of Bremerton died April 28, 1998, at University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. He was born June 23, 1937, in Spokane. He attended two years of college. On Feb. 25, 1964, he married Teddy Teruko in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Madden served in the Navy for 26 years. Later, he worked as an air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard since 1983. Survivors include his wife; his mother, Ethel Landers of Port Orchard; two sisters, Janet Mahan of Port Orchard and Mary Gibbs of Illinois; two half brothers, Robert of Bremerton and Jack of Hansville; and one half sister, Marge Landreville of Edmonds. Services have already been held. Arrangements were under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Maddock Janet Janet Maddock, 63, of Manchester died April 10, 1998, at Tacoma General Hospital. She was born June 21, 1934, in Auburn. She graduated from the University of Washington and then received her master's degree from University of Puget Sound. On June 7, 1987, she married James Maddock in Tacoma. Mrs. Maddock worked as a career counselor at University of Puget Sound until retiring in 1994. Later, she served on the South Kitsap School Board. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Rob Joyce of Spokane, Rick Joyce of Centralia, and Kevin Joyce of Kent; two stepsons, Scott Maddock of Redmond and Eric Maddock of Bothell; one daughter, Laurel Taubel of Bellingham; one stepdaughter, Teresa Sugiyama of Vancouver; one brother, Charles Ott of Groton, Mass.; her mother, Ester Ott of Lowell, Mass.; and 14 grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. April 18, at Port Orchard United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel. Memorials may be made to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research, 1124 Columbia St., Seattle, WA 98104, or to Port Orchard Methodist Church, 725 Kitsap St., Port Orchard, WA 98366.
Malicdem Rodolfo Rodolfo S. Malicdem, 40, of Port Orchard died June 21, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 8, 1958, in Mandaluyong, Metro, Manila, Philippine Islands. On Aug. 4, 1984, he married Zenaida Samonte in San Diego, Calif. Mr. Malicdem Served in the Navy as a boiler technician from 1980 to 1992. Later he worked for the U.S. Post Office in Tacoma as a mail carrier. Survivors include his wife; his mother, Bernardita of the Philippines; three sons, Rozendo of the Philippines, Marlon Caskey of Port Orchard and Noel Samonte of the Philippines; a daughter, Angelica Samonte of the Philippines; three brothers, Ruben, Ignacio Malicdem Jr. and Fely Esperitu, all of the Philippines; and three sisters, Socorro Quisquis, Imelda Vargas and Maria Christina Malicdem, all of the Philippines. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 30 at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard with rosary service following at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. July 1 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Port Orchard. Arrangements are by Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Mary Bridge Children's Center, 311 South L St., Tacoma, WA 98405 or the American Red Cross, 605 Washington Ave., Bremerton, WA 98310.
Markhart Lyle Lyle Manly Markhart, 89, died May 14, 1998, at Kelsy Creek Hospice. He graduated from the University of Washington. Mr. Markhart was a decorated veteran of World War II. Later, he worked as a Certified Public Accountant. He held a position as professor of statistics and accounting at Seattle Community College, from which he was retired for 24 years. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Carmalita; his children, Carmalita, Lyle Jr., Jan, and Jodi; and his brother, Clifford. At his request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Bleitz Funeral Home.
Martin Cecil Cecil L. Martin, 67, of Port Orchard died May 27, 1998, at his home. He was born Jan. 13, 1931, in Springfield, Colo. He was a high school graduate. On Nov. 14, 1942, he married Darlene in La Grande, Ore. Mr. Martin worked at Bayview Subaru, retiring in 1995. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Thomas and Douglas, both of Port Orchard; three daughters, Carol Hay and Teresa Christerson, both of Port Orchard, and Lee Anne Pillow of Tacoma; one brother, Forest Gordon of Oregon; three sisters, Clista Hasse, Viola Fager, and Edna Prince, all of Oregon; and 10 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 30. Services will be at 11 a.m. June 1. Both will be at Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Martin Geraldine Geraldine L. Martin, 62, of Seabeck died April 21, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 3, 1935, in Kansas. Ms. Martin was a cook in food service. Survivors include seven sons, John Colvin of Seabeck, Greg Hogg of Big Spring, Texas, Michael Hogg of Nevada, William Higgins of White Settlement, Texas, Victor, Vince, and Jeff Hobbs, all of Las Vegas; three daughters, Janie Baker of Granbury, Texas, Elizabeth Hobbs of Bremerton, and Laura Colvin of Granbury, Texas; three brothers, Dale Martin of Seabeck, Mel Martin of California, and Jim Martin of Washington; two sisters, Neoma Hall of Tracyton and Vicki Martin of Washington; 19 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. At the family's request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Martin Geraldine Memorial service information has been received for Geraldine Martin. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. April 26, at Christian Worship Center, 14130 NW Holly Rd. at Camp Union. Officiating will be Pastors Ron Whitney and Bernard Silva. It will be open for friends and relatives to share remembrances. For more information, please call (360) 830-9054.
Martin Herbert Herbert P. Martin, 88, of Poulsbo died March 16, 1998, at Martha & Mary nursing home. He was born Feb. 4, 1910, in Mason City, Iowa. On Jan. 28, 1943, he married Winnifred in West Allis, Wis. Mr. Martin worked as a meat processing superintendent until his retirement. Survivors include two sons, James of Poulsbo and Jerry of Belfair; one daughter, Jeanette Litscher of Milwaukee; two sisters, Esther Schultz of Milwaukee and Gertrude Bohn of Kiel, Wis.; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1985. Visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. March 20 and from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 21, both at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. March 21 at Forest Lawn Cemetery with a memorial service following at 3:30 p.m. at Family of God Lutheran Church, 7625 Central Valley Road. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Family of God Lutheran Church, 7625 Central Valley Road, Bremerton, WA 98311.
Martin James James W. Martin, 82, of Seabeck died May 3, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born April 29, 1916, in Martinville, Ark. He was a high school graduate. On June 1, 1957, he married Vera R. Brookman in Shelton. Mr. Martin served in the Navy with the Seabees from 1943 to 1945. Later, he worked for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard as a machinist, and as foreman for Shop 31, for 20 years. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Bonnie Liner of Seattle and Barbara Penor of Bremerton; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. May 12 at Bremerton Elk's Lodge, 4131 Pine Road. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Silverdale Medic One (Fire District No. 1), 10955 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale, WA 98383, or to 911, c/o CenCom, 1720 Warren Ave., Bremerton WA 98310.
Martin Ruby Ruby Viola Martin, 75, a former Suquamish resident, died April 19, 1998, at Lebanon Community Hospital in Oregon. She was born Aug. 9, 1922, in Beaver Falls, Pa. On Feb. 9, 1951, she married James Arthur Martin in Baltimore. She is survived by three sons, Lawrence M. Glogowski of Kent, Jack J. Glogowski of Chattanooga, Tenn., and James A. Martin Jr. of Fairbanks, Alaska; five daughters, Beverly J. Krueger of Wasilla, Alaska, Kathryn L. Muller and Linda F. Eliason, both of Suquamish, Thelma L. Brady of Sweet Home, Ore., and Phyllis E. Hagen; 22 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Private services were held. Arrangements were under the direction of Workman and Steckly Funeral Chapel in Sweet Home, Ore.
Martin William William "Billy" Martin, 38, of Bremerton died March 11, 1998, in Bremerton. He was born March 9, 1960, in Bremerton. Mr. Martin served in the Army. Later, he worked as an auto salvage dismantler. He is survived by two daughters, Christine Sylvester and Amber Martin, both of Bremerton; two brothers, Vincent Martin and Parris Shepard, both of Belfair; two sisters, Tracy and Annette, both of Bremerton; his mother, Jeanette Kasten of Bremerton; and one grandchild. Services will be from 1 to 5 p.m. March 21 at 2512 Magnuson Court in Bremerton. Arrangements are under the direction of Kitsap Cremation and Burial Society.
Mason Mary Mary Louise Mason, 71, of Port Orchard died May 20, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born Jan. 23, 1927, in Sandpoint, Idaho. On Nov. 23, 1944, she married James Mason in Seattle. Mrs. Mason was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Danny and Tim, both of Port Orchard; five daughters, Loretta Medlin of Elgin, S.C., and Ellie Brown, Peggy Ladenburg, Tammie Snedden, and Jeannie Johnson, all of Port Orchard; 23 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Vigil services will be 3 p.m. May 24 at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. May 26 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Gig Harbor. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Kitsap Unit, P.O. Box 2383, Bremerton, WA 98310.
Mastel Sr. Raphael Raphael N. Mastel Sr., 72, of Bremerton died May 22, 1998, at his home. He was born June 13, 1925, in Great Falls, Mont. On June 22, 1946, he married Angelica G. Roland in Great Falls, Mont. Mr. Mastel served in the Navy from 1943 to 1945. Later, he worked as a machinist mate at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard until retiring in 1990. Survivors include five sons, Peter of Oroville, Calif., Joseph of Spokane, Paul of Morgan Hill, Calif., Raphael Jr. of Belfair and Stephen of Bremerton; four daughters, Margeret Mullen of Bremerton, Patricia Stricklin of Silverdale, Marian King of Warrenton, Va., and Monica Bailey of Baker, Ore.; one brother, John of Havre, Mont.; 34 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. May 28 at Holy Trinity Parish. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Hospice of Kitsap County, or Catholic Stephen Ministry.
Matney Arthur Arthur M. Matney, 77, of Port Orchard died March 14, 1998, at his home. He was born Aug. 3, 1920, in Ketchikan, Alaska. Survivors include one daughter, Carol Russell of Port Ludlow; two sisters, Elsi Knudsen of Port Angeles and Olive Gubser of Port Orchard; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be at 2 p.m. March 21 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses in Port Orchard.
Mattila James James Eli Mattila, 36, of Edmonds died June 13, 1998. He was born July 10, 1961, in Grants, N.M. Mr. Mattila was a carpenter. Survivors include his parents, Shirlee and Eli Mattila of Silverdale; a son, Ian Aiesham of Bellingham; a daughter, Shante Henry of Kansas City, Mo.; a brother, William Mattila of Oak Harbor; two sisters, Elizabeth Balcom of Houghton, Mich., and Rebecca Mattila of Seattle; and his grandmother, Naomi Olney of Silverdale. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. June 20 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home with a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Miller-Woodlawn Memorial Park. An additional memorial service will be at noon June 20 at the Chico Alliance Church. Memorials may be made to Chico Alliance Church, 3670 Chico Way, Bremerton, WA 98312.
Maxwell Clarence Clarence Eldon Maxwell Jr., 82, of Port Orchard died June 23, 1998, at the home of his daughter. He was born May 7, 1916, in Newtown, Mo. He graduated from high school in 1934 in Kirksville, Mo. On Jan. 17, 1946, he married Helen Lewis in San Diego, Calif. Mr. Maxwell was a machinist mate chief in the Navy for 20 years. He served in World War II and Korea. He later worked as a machinist at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard until his retirement. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Pat Cooper of Bremerton; two sons, Edward of Naselle and Gary of Edmonds; two brothers, Ted of Oceola, Mo., and Darrell of Hudson, Mich.; a sister, Enid Moots of LaPlata, Mo.; and three grandchildren. A graveside funeral service will be at 1 p.m. June 27 at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the National Audubon Society.
Mayer Gerald Gerald C. Mayer Sr., 45, of Bremerton died March 6, 1998, in Bremerton. He was born Feb. 5, 1953, in Bremerton. He graduated from South Kitsap High School. Mr. Mayer served in the Army. He later worked in civil service at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for 25 years, until retiring in 1998. Survivors include two sons, Jason of Spokane and Evan of Bremerton; a daughter, April of Bremerton; his father, Elvin Mayer of Castle Rock; four sisters, Sunny Jensen of Port Orchard, Louise Bayne of Gig Harbor, Cheri Snell of Bremerton, and Crystal Mayer of Mossy Rock; and four grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. March 12 at Abundant Life Foursquare Church. Donations may be made to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1124 Columbia St., Seattle, WA 98104
McAbee Loene Loene D. McAbee, 83, of Southworth died May 2, 1998, at her son's home in Southworth. She was born Jan. 9, 1915, in Rocky Ford, Colo. She graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1933. On Oct. 8, 1934, she married Horace S. McAbee in Raton, N.M. Mrs. McAbee was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband; a son, Mike of Southworth; a brother, William Rogers of Coulterville, Calif.; a sister, Betty Stackhouse of Coulterville; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A private family graveside service will be conducted May 7 at Sunset Lane Cemetery in Port Orchard. Arrangements are by Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel. Donations may be made to Group Health Hospice, The Foundation-Group Health Cooperative, 521 Wall Street, Seattle, WA 98121-9909.
McCarrell Heather Ray Heather Ray Lieseke McCarrell, 27, of Seattle died March 16, 1998, at her home. She was born Nov. 14, 1970, in Bremerton. She graduated from the Washington State School for the Deaf on June 4, 1992. Survivors include her husband, Mathew Todd McCarrell; three brothers; four sisters; her father and stepmother, Steve Lieseke and Seyneva Newman of Port Orchard; grandparents, Ramona and Kendell Lieseke; and grandmother, Marge Mit. A remembrance gathering will be held at 12 p.m. April 5, at Boyd and Bard Lieseke's home, 1922 Pottery Ave., Port Orchard. Memorials may be made to Children's Hospital Cardiac Unit in Seattle.
McCorkle James James Fleming McCorkle, 81, of Belfair died June 14, 1998, at Belmont Terrace Convalescent Center. He was born October 4, 1916, in Centralia. Mr. McCorkle served in the Navy during World War II. He later Worked as a welder at Shop 26 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Survivors include his wife, the former Lillian Clubb; three children, William of Belfair, Kathy Patterson of Longbranch and Sally Adams of South Bend; a sister, Dorothy Normand of Lacey; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at Lewis Funeral Chapel from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 18 and from 8 to 10 a.m. June 19. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. June 19 at Lewis Funeral Chapel with concluding services at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 718 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton, WA 98310.
McCorkle James James Fleming McCorkle, 81, of Belfair died June 14, 1998, at Belmont Terrace. He was born October 4, 1916, in Centralia. Mr. McCorkle served in the Navy during World War II. He later worked as a welder at Shop 26 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Survivors include three children, William McCorkle of Belfair, Kathy Patterson of Longbranch and Sally Adams of South Bend; a sister, Dorothy Normand of Lacey; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Clubb. Visitation will be at Lewis Funeral Chapel from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 18 and from 8 to 10 a.m. June 19. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. June 19, at Lewis Funeral Chapel with concluding services at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 718 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton, WA 98310.
McDermott John John J. McDermott, 75, of Poulsbo died June 17, 1998. He was born March 4, 1923, in Montreal, Canada. On June 12, 1948, he married the former Irene Blampied, in Cartierville, Quebec. Mr McDermott served from 1938 to 1944 in the Canadian infantry in the European theater. He worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad in Montreal, Canada. He then worked for 17 years at Youngstown Sheet and Tube in Ohio. He retired in 1986 as the corporate manager for General Electric's transportation department in Bridgeport, Conn., following 12 years of service. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Michael of Poulsbo and Norman of Stamford, Conn.; a sister, Eileen McQuaid of Nepean, Ontario, Canada; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be noon to 4 p.m. June 20 at Poulsbo Mortuary, The Stone Chapel, 22272 Foss Road NE, Poulsbo. At Mr. McDermott's request, there will be no services. Memorials may be made to the Kitsap County Humane Society, 9167 Dickey Road NW, Silverdale, WA 98383.
McDonough Leona Leona Rosella McDonough, 79, of Silverdale died May 27, 1998, at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. She was born March 13, 1919, in Colo, Iowa. On Dec. 26, 1941, she married James H. McDonough in Princeton, Mo. He preceded her in death March 27, 1997. Survivors include a son, James of Silverdale; five daughters, Janet Seeley of Kingston, Shirley Ann Kinnon of Granada Hills, Calif., Sharon Hendren of Davenport, Iowa, Patricia Santy of Redondo Beach, Calif., and Deborah Buono of Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii; a brother, John Legrand of Marshalltown, Iowa; 20 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 1 to 5 p.m. June 2 at Stone Chapel at Cherry Grove, with a Rosary following at 7 p.m. Mass will be conducted at 9 a.m. June 3 at St. Olaf's Catholic Church in Poulsbo. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 4414 Woodlawn Park Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103-7499.
McKay Mnester Mnester "Mac" G. McKay, 79, of Port Orchard died April 24, 1998, at Ridgemont Terrace. He was born Oct. 14, 1918, in Ashtabula, Ohio. He graduated from Robert Wesleyan College in North Chili, N.Y. On Aug. 3, 1940, he married Alice M. McKay in Rochester, N.Y. Mr. McKay served in the Army during World War II. He also worked as an officer of the Salvation Army, retiring in 1983. He is survived by his wife; five sons, Ronald, David, Erwin, Dale, and Robin; two brothers, Lester and Donald; three sisters, Mildred, Betty, and Loraine; his parents, Lester and Elsie; 17 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. April 28, at Port Orchard Church of the Nazarene, 4647 Sidney Road, SW. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army.
McPherson Harry Harry R. McPherson, 76, of Port Orchard died April 16, 1998, in Port Orchard. He was born April 20, 1921, in Port Orchard. He graduated from South Kitsap High School. On April 23, 1949, he married Helen McPherson in Seattle. Mr. McPherson served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. Later, he worked as a realator for By the Bay Realty. He is survived by his wife; one son, Jeffrey of Port Orchard; two sisters, Louise Pederson and Cora Johnson, both of Port Orchard; and two grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. May 2, at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist at Rill Chapel.
Michelsen Doris Doris Mae Johnson Michelsen, 76, of Poulsbo died April 19, 1998, at her home. She was born March 15, 1922, in Wilton, N.D. On March 1, 1943, she married Rollin W. Michelsen in Oklahoma City, Okla. Survivors include her husband; a son, Joseph of Silverdale; two daughters, Patricia Laschinski of Poulsbo and Jean Braun of Bremerton; a brother, George Johnson of Bismark, N.D.; two sisters, Bernadine Nobel and Marlys Trygg, both of Seattle; and nine grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. April 24 at Christ Memorial Church in Poulsbo. Arrangements are under the direction of The Poulsbo Mortuary, The Stone Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kitsap Preschool, 705 NE Lincoln, Poulsbo, WA 98370, or The Children of the Nation, 12804 Lakeplace, Suite 101, Poulsbo, WA 98370.
Middleton Donald Former Port Orchard resident Donald Burl Middleton, 89, died June 1, 1998, in Ridgecrest, Calif. He was born Dec. 10, 1908, in Blaine. On May 26, 1968, he married Irene Ivey Middleton in Port Orchard. Mr. Middleton served in the Cavalry and Army Air Corp, dates of service unknown. He also served in the Navy from 1941 to 1943. He worked at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard as an engineer for 25 years, retiring in 1969. Survivors include two sons, Alan of Belfair and Roger of Otis, Ore.; two stepsons, Richard Mitchell of Gig Harbor and Duane Baxter of Long Beach, Calif.; three daughters, Sheila Harper of Silverdale, Sharon Smith of Ridgecrest, Calif., and Susan of Tahuya; one stepdaughter, Connie Allen of Port Orchard; 18 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1993. A service will be held at 6:30 p.m. June 13, at Port Orchard Church of Christ, 2585 Carr Lane SE, Port Orchard. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 718 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton, WA 98310.
Millard Elsie Elsie R. Millard, 98, of Burien, died there on April 28, 1998. She was born on June 4, 1899, in Saxis, Va. She was a homemaker. She is survived by one son, Duane Boivin of Seattle; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be today at 11 a.m. at Miller Woodlawn Funeral Home, with services to follow at 1 p.m. at the same place. Miller Woodlawn is handling her services.
Miller Aileen Aileen Eleanor Miller, 84, of Silverdale died May 15, 1998, at Crista Shores. She was born Feb. 6, 1914, in Bandon, Ore. On July 15, 1931, she married Breece Miller. Survivors include one son, Richard of Dublin, Calif.; two daughters, Marian Bernhardt of Bremerton and Marjorie Deeds of Port Orchard; her twin sister, Maxine Stikney of Mount Vernon; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1976. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 718 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton, WA 98310.
Miller Gail Gail A. Miller, 56, of Bremerton died May 15, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born July 17, 1941, in Farmington, N.M. She worked as an alcohol and drug rehab counselor for Northwest Teen Challenge in Seattle for 17 years. Survivors include seven brothers, James Mathes and Paul Mathes, both of Bremerton, Brian Mathes, Roy Mathes, Bill Mathes, and Karl Mathes, all of Port Orchard, and Dave Mathes of Belfair; and four sisters, Lois Jenkins and Cheryl Tecumseh, both of Bremerton, Jean Buchanan of Belfair, and Cheri Mathes of Gig Harbor. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. May 21 at Rill Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist. Donations may be made to Neighborhood Christian Center, 1003 Fifth Street, Bremerton, WA 98337.
Miller James James Alvin Miller, 57, of Port Angeles and formerly of Port Orchard, died June 11, 1998, at home. He was born May 8, 1941, in Lebanon, Ore. Mr. Miller served in the Navy for 21 years, retiring in 1980. He is survived by three sons, Scot, David and Bruce, all of Oregon; and two grandchildren. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. June 20 at Nestucca Cemetery in Pacific City, Ore. Memorials may be made to Clallam County Hospice, P.O. Box 2014, Port Angeles, WA 98362.
Milovac Thomas Thomas Milovac Jr., 82, of Yukon, Pa., died May 5, 1998, at Frick Hospital in Mount Pleasant, Pa. He was born Dec. 25, 1915, in Yukon, Pa. Mr. Milovac worked as an electrician in Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dorothy; three sons, Thomas of Yukon, Pa., Kenneth of Port Orchard, and Carl of Sarver, Pa.; and seven grandchildren. Services have been held.
Minert Maxine Maxine Katherine Minert, 92, of Kingston died March 23, 1998, at Messenger House. She was born Sept. 24, 1905, in Sumas. She graduated from the University of Washington. On Oct. 27, 1928, she married A.H. Rusty Minert. Mrs. Minert worked as a teacher for 30 years. She was also the first lady fire commissioner in Washington State and she served for 14 years. Survivors include one son, Jack of Kingston; one daughter, Janet Rettig of Suquamish; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1964. Services will be at 2 p.m. April 3 at the Kingston Yacht Club. Memorials may be made to the North Kitsap Community Partnership Fund, P.O. Box 41, Kingston, WA 98346.
Mitchell Robert Robert Paul Mitchell, 78, of Bainbridge Island died May 5, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan. 2, 1920, in Cleveland. He studied to be a Naval Architect/Marine Engineer in college. On June 5, 1942, he married Clara Spring Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell served in the Navy for 28 years, retiring as a commander, Naval Architect/Marine Engineer in 1967. Later, he was self-employed. Survivors include his wife; one son, Kenneth of Lacey; one daughter, Marilyn Bolstad of Ashland, Ore.; one brother, Charles of Santa Ana, Calif.; one sister, Carol Laws of La Conner; and eight grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon May 11 at Kass Funeral Home. Services will follow at 2 p.m. at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church, Valley Road and Sunrise, Bainbridge Island. Memorials may be made to the Society of Naval Architects/Marine Engineers c/o Allan Gray, 601 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, N.J. 07306, or to Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church.
Moeller Ida Ida "Eda" Caroline (Anderson) Moeller, 78, of Bremerton died May 19, 1998, at Bremerton Convalescent Center. She was born June 8, 1919, in Silverdale. She graduated from Central Kitsap High School. On Dec. 8, 1939, she married George Moeller in Silverdale. Survivors include one son, George of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; two daughters, Ingrid Baker of Bremerton and Cheri Hansen of Tacoma; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1988. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. May 21 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Chapel. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Remembrances may be made to Harrison Memorial Hospital.
Mongrain Lawrence Former resident Lawrence A. Mongrain, 74, of Simi Valley, Calif., died May 8, 1998, in Simi Valley. He was born April 4, 1924, in Shelton. He was educated in Skokomish, Shelton and Bremerton schools. He graduated from Seattle University in 1951 with a major in banking and a minor in economics and philosophy. Mr. Mongrain served as a sergeant in the Army from 1943 to 1945. He later worked in sales management with the Gillette Company of Boston and American Home Products Divisions in New York. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis of Simi Valley; a son, Stephen of Oregon City, Ore.; and two grandchildren. Arrangments are under the direction of Reardon Simi Valley Mortuary in Simi Valley.
Moore Marjorie Marjorie Noreen Moore, 74, of Port Orchard died March 17, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born July 8, 1923, in Vaughn. She attended Vaughn High School. On April 18, 1943, she married Marvin Moore in Vaughn. Survivors include her husband; one son, Ronald J. of Port Orchard; one daughter, Cheryl L. Brown of Port Orchard; one sister, Dolly Wallen of Lynnwood; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be at 11 a.m. March 23, at Rill Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Kitsap Unit, 718 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton, WA 98310.
Morey Llewellyn Llewellyn "Poppy" Morey, 83, of Poulsbo died March 14, 1998, at the family home. He was born Dec. 24, 1914, in Rewey, Wis. Mr. Morey worked in the Carpenters Union No. 1597 for 45 years, retiring in 1980. His first wife, Ruby, died after 51 years of marriage. He married his second wife, Velma, on April 22, 1989 in Poulsbo. Survivors include his wife, Velma; a son, Dick of Bremerton; two daughters, Patricia Scott of Paso Robles, Calif., and Lenora Sommer of Sarasota, Fla.; four step-children; a half brother, Carl Byers of Vancouver, Wash.; a half sister, Millie Hubbard of San Diego; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 14 step-grandchildren; and 14 step-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 1 to 5 p.m. March 20 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. March 21 also at Miller-Woodlawn. Memorial service will be 1 p.m. March 21 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2138 Mesford Road, Poulsbo. Donations may be made to Hospice of Kitsap County, P.O. Box 3416, Silverdale, WA 98383-3416.
Moxon Mary Mary L. Moxon, 76, of Port Orchard died March 25, 1998, at her home. She was born Aug. 31, 1921, in Arlington, Mass. On Jan. 14, 1950, she married Harold C. Moxon in Cambridge, Mass. Survivors include three sons, Bruce of Winston-Salem, N.C., Jeffrey of Purdy, and Kevin of Port Orchard; two daughters, Ethelanne of Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y., and Charlotte Carlson of Anchorage, Alaska; and nine grandchildren. Services will be at 9 a.m. March 27, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Port Orchard. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist at Rill Chapel. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kitsap County, 3100 Bucklin Hill Rd. No. 101, P.O. Box 3416, Silverdale, WA 98383.
Mulkey Howard Howard "Bud" Mulkey, 75, of Port Orchard died May 11, 1998, at home. He was born July 14, 1922, in Tacoma. He graduated from Nebraska State Trade School. On Oct. 20, 1945, he married Mina Jean Weaver in Milford, Neb. Mr. Mulkey served in the Army Air Force from 1942 to 1945. He later worked as an upholstery specialist at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, until retiring. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Dan of Spanaway, and Doug and Glenn, both of Port Orchard; two sisters, Helen Jones of Yakima and Onolee Blanchard of Grandview; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 16 at Rill Chapel with a memorial service to follow. Arrangements are by Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home. Donations may be made to Scottish Rite Scholarship Fund, 878 Fifth Street, Bremerton, WA 98337.
Mundt Charles Charles Wilfred Mundt, 54, of Bremerton died April 27, 1998, in Bremerton. He was born July 12, 1943, in Chippewa Falls, Wis. On Sept. 24, 1979, he married Sung Chu Choi in Korea. Mr. Mundt served in the Navy, retiring in 1982 as a chief radioman. Later, he worked as a sales supervisor for Lumberman's. Survivors include his wife; one son, Billy of Bremerton; one daughter, Tina of Bremerton; one brother, John of Brewton, Ala.; one sister, Patricia of Atlanta; and his parents, John and Dorothy Mundt of Auburn, Ala. Services will be at 2 p.m. May 3 at Peace Lutheran Church, 1234 NE Riddell Road in Bremerton. Arrangements are by of Tuell-McKee Funeral and Cremation Services.
Murphy Elfay Elfay F. Murphy, 93, of Port Orchard died June 9, 1998, at Ridgemont Terrace Convalescent Center. She was born Aug. 17, 1904, in Seattle. She was in the second graduating class from South Kitsap High School in 1923. On June 10, 1925, she married James E. Murphy in Bremerton. She is survived by three sons, Laurence of Vancouver, James of Port Orchard, and Dennis of Tampa Bay, Fla.; one daughter, Eileen Cain of Port Orchard; 22 grandchildren; and 48 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 17 with Rosary recitation following at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. June 18, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Port Orchard. Memorials may be made to NW Kidney Foundation, P.O. Box 3035, Seattle, WA 98114.
Murphy-Meyer Violet Violet Elaine Murphy-Meyer, 78, of Manchester died June 1, 1998, at Ridgemont Terrace Convalescent Center. She was born Dec. 23, 1919, in Poulsbo. She graduated from North Kitsap High School in 1938. On Dec. 31, 1995, she married Paul Meyer in Lompoc, Calif. Mrs. Murphy-Meyer worked in the data processing department of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for 22 years until her retirement. Survivors include her husband; one stepson, John Paul of Rockline, Calif.; two stepdaughters, Jacquelyn Whithurst of Colorado and Patricia Honaker of Santa Barbara, Calif.; two brothers, Franklin of Bremerton and Leonard of Bridgeville, Calif.; and one sister, Carol Baker of Tracy, Calif. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. June 4 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Port Orchard. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 2625 Third Ave., Seattle, WA 98121.
Myers Evelyn Evelyn Florence Myers, 75, a resident of Kitsap County for 57 years, died March 16, 1998. She was born July 17, 1922, in Tacoma. Mrs. Myers worked as a secretary in the supply department of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Survivors include her husband, Glen of Bremerton; one son, Douglas of Bremerton; two daughters, Linda A. of Bremerton and Cheryl E. Crouch of Fullerton, Calif.; one sister, Joan Anderson of Lynnwood; and five grandchildren. Services will be at 3 p.m. March 19, at Haven of Rest Memorial Park, Highway 16, Gig Harbor. Arrangements are under the direction of Haven of Rest Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, 1001 4th Ave. Plaza, S-3714, Seattle, WA 98154.
Nance Cecil Cecil B. Nance, 89, of Port Orchard died April 23, 1998 at Olson Retirement Home. He was born Jan. 17, 1909, in Seattle. He graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1927. Mr. Nance worked at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard as a machinist, retiring in 1964. He is survived by five grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. April 29, at Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Nation Helen Helen Nation, 57, a long-time Port Orchard resident, died June 5, 1998, in Mobile, Ala. She was born Aug. 8, 1940, in Tacoma. Survivors include her husband, William Nation; six children, James Balliett, Cindy Hightower and Cheryl Balliett, all of Mobile; Floyd Balliett of Lewiston, Maine, Twila Smith of Vancleave, Miss., and Donnie Gill of Port Orchard; her parents, Henry and Florence Goetz of Tacoma; a brother, Henry Goetz Jr. of Tacoma; two sisters, Judy Gilman and Rose Sanders, both of Tacoma; three step-sons, Douglas, Kevin and Travis Nation, all of Port Orchard; five granddaughters, nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be conducted June 10, 1998, at Pine Crest Funeral Home, 1939 Dauphin Island Parkway, Mobile, Ala. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to University of South Alabama Cancer Center Research, CCCB Room 414, 307 N. University Blvd., Mobile, Ala. 36688.
Nelson George George Nelson, 73, of Bremerton died June 20, 1998. He was born Feb. 22, 1925, in Herrin, Ill. In September 1953, he married his wife Lillian. Mr. Nelson served in the Navy from 1943 to 1968, retiring as a welder. He will be buried at sea.
Nelson Loural Loural A. Nelson, 63, of Bremerton died June 17, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. Mr. Nelson was born Feb. 2, 1935, in Graceville, Minn. He graduated from high school in Longmont, Colo., and received his degree in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University. On March 4, 1962, he married the former Ethyl Mae Boettcher at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Neb. He served with the Army Corps of Engineers, spending several years in Hanau, Germany. He worked as a civilian in military construction at missile bases in Nebraska and North Dakota. He also worked for the Navy at Whidbey Island and in Bremerton for the Trident construction project. He retired in 1989 as the director of construction for the Trident Submarine Base in Kings Bay, Ga., after 33 years of government service. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Deborah Willis of Port Angeles; a brother, Ronald Nelson of Germany; and a sister, Eldeen Fillmer of Grand Junction, Colo; and his father, Alton Nelson of Grand Junction, Colo. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. June 20 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church at 1015 Veneta in Bremerton. Arrangements are by Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to Our Savior's Lutheran Church or your favorite charity.
Nichols Francis Francis Jerome Nichols, 88, of Silverdale died May 29, 1998, at Northwoods Lodge. He was born Nov. 8, 1909, in Spokane. Mr. Nichols worked as a manager/broker in the finance and insurance industry. He is survived by his children, Richard of Bellevue, LeaRae Eckersley of Ocean Shores, James Barrett, Christine Hasson of Indianola, Keppie Strawn, Richard and Gregg Keplinger; 24 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. June 5 at St. Olaf's Catholic Church in Poulsbo. Arrangements are under the direction of Tuell-McKee Funeral and Cremation Services. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Nielsen Ella Ella B. Nielsen, 99, of Bremerton died March 9, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 19, 1898, in Campbell Township, Minn. Mrs. Nielsen came to Kitsap County in 1943. She is survived by her daughter, Glennys Schmeichel of Seattle; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Niels, in 1962. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on March 11 and 12 at Lewis Funeral Chapel and prior to services at the church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. March 13, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church at 11th Street and Veneta Avenue in Bremerton. Memorials may be made to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, or to your favorite charity.
Niemi Louise Louise Alaska Niemi, 84, died May 29, 1998, at the home of her son in Bellevue. Mrs. Niemi was born Aug. 5, 1913, in Long City, Alaska. Her family moved to Bremerton, where she attended Bremerton High School. In 1935, she married William F. Niemi. He preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, William Jr. of Bellevue; a daughter, Sally Filer of Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Jim Fitzwater of Bremerton and Ed Fitzwater of Vancouver; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. At Mrs. Niemi's request, there will be no services. Memorials may be made to Evergreen Community Hospice, 5701 Sixth Ave., South, Seattle, WA 98034.
Noble James James Kempster Noble, 76, of Belfair died May 29, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 19, 1922, in Elizabeth, N.J. He graduated from King's Point Merchant Marine Academy and Pennsylvania State University. Mr. Noble served in the merchant marine and worked as a district sales manager for Longview Fibre. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, the former Patricia S. Challman; three sons, Robert of Port Orchard, Richard of Puyallup and James Jr. of Plano, Texas; a sister, Barbara Martin of Tenafly, N.J.; and five grandchildren. Memorial services will be June 1 at 11 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Belfair. Donations may be made to Hospice of Olympia or Providence Sound Home Care.
Norbut Earia Earia Norbut, 87, of Bainbridge Island died March 13, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 26, 1911, in Georgetown, Ill. Ms. Norbut worked as a store clerk in the retail business. She is survived by her son, Larry of Jefferson County. At her request, the memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Poulsbo Mortuary.
Northup Allen Allen Paul Northup, 87, of Bremerton died June 24, 1998. He was born May 30, 1911, in Portland, Ore. Mr. Northup served in the Coast Guard during World War II. In November 1988, he married the former Rosita Cadena in Bremerton. He worked in Juneau, Alaska, for 30 years in the sales and service of office machines. Survivors include his wife; a son, Thomas of Idaho; a daughter, Maradie Ticker of Seattle; a stepson, Jerry Cadena of Bremerton; a stepdaughter, Emilie Cadena of Bremerton; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At Mr. Northup's request, there will be no services. Arrangements are by Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army Food Bank, P.O. Box 886, Bremerton, WA 98310.
Novotney Tillie Tillie M. Novotney, 97, of Poulsbo died June 14, 1998, at Martha and Mary Nursing Home. She was born January 28, 1901, in Green Valley, Calif. She married Harry J. Novotney in 1919 in San Francisco. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a daughter, Lorraine Story of Charleston, S.C.; a son, Harry Novotney of Poulsbo; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Private family memorial services will be conducted at a later date with private interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Stone Chapel at Cherry Grove.
Noyes Allan Allan M. Noyes, 72, of Burlington died April 25, 1998, at United General Hospital. He was born March 3, 1926, in Framingham, Mass. He graduated from Framingham High School in 1943 and later attended Philadelphia Textile Institute. On Nov. 27, 1946, he married Patricia Kowol in Mount Vernon. Mr. Noyes served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946, during World War II. Later, he worked as a nuclear pipefitter for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard from 1975 to 1980, and Trident Refit Facility at Bangor from 1980 until his retirement in 1989. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Karan Dawson of Seattle and Sabra Noyes of Keyport; one sister, Marion "Shirley" Crosby-Greene of Brenham, Texas; and two grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. May 2, at the Hulbush Funeral Home in Burlington. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 425, Mount Vernon, WA 98273; the First Settlers of Newbury, P.O. Box 444, Newbury, MA 01950; North Puget Oncology, Affiliated Health Services, 1415 E Kincaid, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, or to your favorite charity.
O'Brady Ella Ella M. O'Brady, 89, of Port Orchard died May 5, 1998, in Port Orchard. She was born Sept. 10, 1908, in Shawnee, Colo. On April 16, 1963, she married Patrick "Pat" O'Brady in Bremerton. She is survived by her husband. There will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel.
Olason JoAnn JoAnn Olason of Belfair died May 14, 1998, in Bremerton, the day after her 49th birthday. She was born May 13, 1949, in Bemidji, Minn. She graduated from West High School in Bremerton in 1967. She worked for U S West Communications and most recently at Lumberman's Building Center. Her husband, Ken, died Nov. 25 at age 55. Survivors include her mother, Gladys Keyes, and two brothers, Jerry and Aaron Keyes, all of Bremerton, and her sister, Betty Goodrow of Port Orchard. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. May 21 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home in Bremerton. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 2383, Bremerton, WA 98310.
Olson June June E. Olson, 84, of Poulsbo died May 30, 1998, in Poulsbo. She was born June 1, 1913, in Ballard. She attended Ballard High School. In 1934, she married Jospeh Olson in Poulsbo. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Olson owned The Royal Beauty Studio in Seattle. She later worked at the Poulsbo Sons of Norway for 21 years. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Nutter of Poulsbo; a sister, Dorothy Nelson of Bremerton; and one grandchild. There will be a celebration of life on June 8 at 2 p.m. at the Poulsbo Sons of Norway. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Donations may be made to Poulsbo Fire Department, 911 Hwy 305, Poulsbo, WA 98370.
Ormsby Charlie Charlie Martin Ormsby, 72, died April 24, 1998, at his home near Colville. Mr. Ormsby, a former Poulsbo resident, served 27 years in the Marine Corps, serving in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Later, he worked as a contract maintenance officer for Seafirst Bank. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; one son, William of Bremerton; one daughter, Diane of Poulsbo; two stepsons, Chet Wilsie of Colville and Robert Ingram of Milton; three sisters, Rasalie Jayes of Sacramento, Calif., Carole Ormsby and Marion Goulart, both of Auburn; and eight grandchildren. Viewing will be from 1 to 5 p.m. April 27 at Miller-Woodlawn Chapel. Services will be held at 1 p.m. April 28 at Bangor Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Colville Toys for Tots, 578 Hotchkiss Road, Colville, WA 99114, or to the American Cancer Society.
Packett Robert Robert Ray Packett, 88, of Bremerton died May 3, 1998, at Crista Shores in Silverdale. He was born Jan. 11, 1910, in Axtell, Kan. He married Juanita Duff in Lincoln, Neb., in 1936. They divorced in 1958. He married Charlotte M. Wright in Port Orchard in 1968. Mr. Packett worked as a painter for homes, industrial, and at Auto Long's Auto Rebuild, until retiring in 1975. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Robert of Silverdale and Max of Port Orchard; a daughter, Ruth Muzzy of Everett; a sister, Blanche of Lincoln, Neb.; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. May 6 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home with a graveside service to follow. Donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Parsons Mabel Former Bremerton resident Mabel Rae Parsons, 73, of Ocean Shores died April 1, 1998, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. She was born Dec. 22, 1924, in Orin. She attended schools in Colville and Kellogg, Idaho. In October of 1942, she married David Swan in Bremerton. They divorced in 1964. She married Merton Ray Parsons in 1966, and he preceded her in death on July 20, 1991. She worked as a budget analyst for the Navy from 1950 until she retired in 1979. Survivors include two sons, James Swan of Reno, Nev., and Robert "Rocky" Swan of Bullhead City, Ariz.; one daughter, Claudia Matzke of Minneapolis; two step-sons, Craig Parsons and Michael Parsons, both of Riverside, Calif.; and five grandchildren. Memorial service will be 1 p.m. April 9 in the Galilean Chapel in Ocean Shores. Arrangements are under the direction of Coleman Mortuary.
Pearson George George Eric Pearson, 77, of Port Orchard died April 16, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born April 17, 1920, in Port Angeles. He was a high school graduate. Mr. Pearson was a retired business owner. Survivors include his companion, LaVerne Boltz; two stepsons, Gene Cosner of Seattle and Thomas Drummond of Renton; one stepdaughter, Lorena Long of Port Orchard; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home.
Perso Myrtle Myrtle Beatrice Perso, 98, of Bremerton died June 9, 1998, at her home. She was born Sept. 14, 1899, in Spooner, Minn. Survivors include one son, Robert of Hawthorne, Nev.; three daughters, Carol of Bremerton, and LaVonne Roehr and Donna Foutch, both of Las Vegas; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. A service will be held at 1 p.m., June 15, at Peace Lutheran Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Tuell-McKee of Bremerton. Memorials may be made to Peace Lutheran Church or to the charity of your choice.
Pilet Maura Maura Kay (Marler) Pilet, C.N.M., 36, former Central Kitsap area resident, died April 25, 1998. She was born June 1, 1961. Mrs. Pilet was a veteran of the Air Force Nurse Corps. Survivors include her husband, Chris; one son, Jonan; one daughter, Grace; two brothers, Donald and Bill Marler; and her parents, Lawerence and Diane Marler.
Pinch Alton Alton "Babe" Rae Pinch, 86, of Snohomish died May 2, 1998. She was born Sept. 20, 1911, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. On Feb. 26, 1930, she married Leo Pinch in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Survivors include two sons, Jack of Arnold, Calif., and James of Snohomish; two daughters, Bonnie J. Michalka of Chandler, Ariz., and Virginia L. Lacher of Snohomish; 17 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1989. There will be private family services. Arrangements are under the direction of Peoples Memorial Association Inc. of Seattle. Memorials may be made to Cascades Presbyterian Church Memorial Gardens in Vancouver, Wash.
Polallis James James N. Polallis, 75, of Silverdale died April 11, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born March 30, 1923, in Kansas City, Mo. He graduated from Arizona State University. Mr. Polallis served in the Navy during World War II. Later, he worked as a self-employed counselor until retiring in 1993. Survivors include his wife, Mildred; one son, Neal of Springfield, Mo.; and three grandchildren. There will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist at Rill Chapel.
Pond Maudana Maudana Ruth Pond, 73, of Bremerton died May 31, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born May 25, 1925, in Effingham, Ill. She graduated from Port Townsend High School in 1943. Ms. Pond worked as a purchasing agent for Shop No. 56 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard until retiring in 1976. Survivors include three sons, David Patterson of Kirkland, Richard Patterson of Silverdale and Jeff Patterson of Bremerton; two brothers, Rocky Orsborn of Edmonds and James Orsborn of Port Townsend; one sister, Doris Yesberger of Sequim; and five grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. June 6 at 8121 Berryridge Lane NW, Silverdale.
Prindall Mamie Mamie Prindall, 55, of Port Orchard died May 11, 1998, in Port Orchard. She was born Feb. 8, 1943, in Brunswick, Maine. Survivors include her companion, Gerald Chinchar; two sons, Avery and Chuck, both of Virginia Beach, Va.; two brothers, Carl and Raymond Doll; and one grandchild. At her request, no services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home.
Proctor Vivian Longtime Bremerton resident Vivian Ruth Proctor, 80, of Jefferson City, Mo., died May 18, 1998, at Villa Marie Nursing Home in Jefferson City. She was born Aug. 5, 1917, in Matoon, Ill. She graduated from Fort Dodge High School in Fort Dodge, Iowa, in 1935. On May 11, 1936, she married Allan A. Proctor. He preceded her in death. Survivors include five sons, Allan "Bud" of Phoenix, Gary of Atlanta, Brian of Manhattan Beach, Calif., Kent of Huntsville, Ala., and Wayne of Bremerton; three daughters, Kay Taggart and Linell Dozier, both of Jefferson City, and Vian James of Bremerton; three brothers, Raymond Hill of Seattle, and Harold and Leonard Hill, both of Fort Dodge; three sisters, Gail Fawkes of Ames, Iowa, Opal Stanberg of Fort Dodge, and Rita Willhoite of Lehigh, Iowa; 26 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 1 p.m. May 23 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. May 23 also at Miller-Woodlawn. Donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Pursche Walter Walter E. Pursche, 75, of Kihei, Maui, Hawaii, died May 20, 1998, in Kihei, Maui, Hawaii. He was born Feb. 13, 1923, in Spokane. He married Cynthia Marie Pursche in Maui, Hawaii. Mr. Pursche worked at Walt's Westpark Service and Repair for 20 years, retiring in 1972. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Shari Jerde of Anchorage, Alaska; two brothers, Max of Seattle and Ray of Wasilla, Alaska; one brother-in-law, James House of Bremerton; one sister-in-law, RaeAnn House of Bremerton; and two grandchildren. Services will be on May 27 at Kihei Garden Estates in Maui, Hawaii. Scattering of ashes by James House with assistance from Kihei Canoe Club will be on May 25. Memorials may be made to Hospice.
Rahrer James James F. Rahrer, 75, of Retsil died April 28, 1998, at Washington Veterans Home. He was born Jan. 1, 1923, in Superior, Wis. Mr. Rahrer served in the Army as a flight engineer from 1942 to 1945. He was a prisoner of war. Survivors include one son, Eric of Hillsboro, Ore.; one daughter, Melody Cipiti of Lacey; and three grandchildren. Services will be held in the near future. Arrangements are under the direction of Kitsap Cremation and Burial Society.
Ramsdell Frances Frances M. Ramsdell, 94, of Hansville died May 22, 1998, in Poulsbo. She was born July 23, 1903, in Detriot Lakes, Minn. In 1938, she married Donald Ramsdell in Portland, Ore. Mrs. Ramsdell worked as a saleswoman at Myer and Frank department store in Portland, Ore., for 10 years. Survivors include one daughter, Sue Smith of Lincoln City, Ore.; and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1963. Inurnment will be held at Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem, Ore. Arrangements are under the direction of Poulsbo Mortuary, The Stone Chapel.
Rasmussen James James T. Rasmussen, 78, of Port Ludlow died June 9, 1998, in Bellingham. He was born April 22, 1919, in Shields, N.D. He was raised and educated in Lynden. Mr. Rasmussen served in the Army during World War II. He worked with Puget Sound Power & Light Co. for many years. Survivors include three daughters, Vivian Queen of Lynden, Joan of Bellingham, and Jane Manson of Columbus, Ohio; one brother, Merl of Lynden; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A service will be at 1 p.m. June 15, at Stone Chapel at Cherry Grove.
Reeve Ida Ida Marie Reeve, 91, of Chico died April 9, 1998, at Oyster Bay Convalescent Center. She was born Jan. 26, 1907, in Gran Maris, Mich. She was raised and educated in Bremerton. On Dec. 31, 1928, she married Wesley Reeve in Seattle. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Reeve-Holler of Melbourne, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1952. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Reorganized Latter Day Saints Church, 10975 Brownsville Hwy NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370.
Reinbold Doris Doris "JoAnn" Reinbold, 53, of Port Orchard died May 4, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born April 24, 1945, in Seattle. On Sept. 30, 1966, she married Christian Reinbold in Bremerton. Mrs. Reinbold worked for The Sun for five years. Survivors include her husband; one son, Clifford of Port Orchard; two daughters, Lori Karls of Port Orchard and Becky Nash of Silverdale; four brothers, Charles DeBord of Federal Way, Glen DeBord of Shelton, Jerry DeBord of Port Orchard, and Leslie DeBord of Sumner; two sisters, Loretta Dolan of Grants Pass, Ore. and Pat McReynolds of Tacoma; and eight grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. May 8 at Bible Baptist Church, 902 DeKalb Street, Port Orchard. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of Washington, 2625 Third Ave., Seattle WA 98121-1213.
Reines Margit Margit Reines, 103, of Port Orchard died June 21, 1998, at Ridgemont Terrace Convalescent Center. She was born June 4, 1895, in Krokstadelven, Norway. Survivors include a daughter, Marion Remley of Port Orchard; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Arrangements are by Kitsap Cremation and Burial Society.
Reines Margit Margit Reines, 103, of Port Orchard died June 21, 1998, at Ridgemont Terrace Convalescent Center. She was born June 4, 1895, in Port Orchard. Survivors include a daughter, Marion Remley of Port Orchard; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Arrangements are by Kitsap Cremation and Burial Society.
Reynoldson Klare Klare Reynoldson, 83, of Seabeck died June 24, 1998. She was born May 25, 1915, in Seabeck. On Jan. 6, 1932, she married Richard L. Reynoldson in Seattle. He preceded her in death in 1987. Mrs. Reynoldson worked in retail sales for JC Penney Co. in Santa Rosa, Calif., and Portland, Ore., for more than 20 years. Survivors include a daughter, Marlene Mimmo of Sebastopol, Calif.; a brother, Invald Hagen of Seabeck; two sisters, Laura Westeren of Silverdale and Mabel Johnson of Everett; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 1, and from 10 a.m. to noon July 2 at Lewis Funeral Chapel. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. July 3 at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kitsap County, 3505 NW Anderson Hill Road No. 208, Silverdale, WA 98383.
Richards-Kreitzberg Charla Charla Richards-Kreitzberg, 64, of Salem, Ore., died May 7, 1998. She was born July 2, 1933, in Bremerton. She graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1951 and earned a bachelor of science in nursing degree from the University of Washington. Mrs. Richards-Kreitzberg worked as a registered nurse and later earned her master's degree from Western Oregon State College. Survivors include two daughters, Dee Ann Smith and Donna Kreitzberg, both of Tualatin, Ore.; two sons, Brian of Lake Oswego, Ore., and Stephen of Portland, Ore.; and six grandchildren.
Riedl Richard Richard Riedl, 74, of Port Orchard died March 12, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 11, 1923, in Aberdeen, S.D. He is survived by his wife, Grace A. Riedl; four daughters, Linda Ewing of Rochester, Gloria Coffelt of Port Orchard, Catharine Stidham of Chehalis, and Donna Randall of Cheyenne, Wyo.; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. There will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel.
Riley James James Franklin Riley, 75, of Belfair died April 15, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born July 28, 1922, in Fresno, Calif. On Dec. 11, 1965, he married Carol Riley in Reno, Nev. Mr. Riley served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. Later, he worked as a lather for 40 years. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Michael of Bremerton, Daniel Appleton of Seabeck, Mark of Arizona, and Jimmi of Port Orchard; four daughters, Shannon and Shawn, both of California, Cheryl Townsend of Everett, and Meegan Garrett of Arizona; two brothers, Charles of California and John of Nevada; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. April 19, at Twanoh Falls Beach Club, Highway 106 in Belfair. Arrangements are under the direction of Kitsap Cremation and Burial Society. Memorials may be made to Harrison Memorial Hospital, 2520 Cherry Ave., Bremerton, WA 98310.
Robbins Dolly Dolly Robbins, 70, of Port Orchard died June 18, 1998. She was born Sept. 10, 1927, in Belvedere, Calif. Survivors include two sons, Ted and Richard of Bremerton; a daughter, Evelyn Kirkpatric of Lemoore, Calif.; a brother, Jess Veeder of Bremerton; a sister, Mildred Cheplak of Port Orchard; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Robbins. There will be a private memorial service at a later date. Arrangements are by Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home.
Roberts Beverly Beverly Ann Roberts, 61, of Poulsbo died March 10, 1998, at Naval Hospital. She was born Nov. 15, 1936, in Lisbon, N.D. She attended North Kitsap High School. On Nov. 25, 1953, she married Clarence "Fred"erick Roberts. Survivors include four daughters, Debra Olson of Port Ludlow, Diane Todd of Suquamish, Doreen of Poulsbo, and Deanna Stamphill of Port Orchard; three sisters, Merideth Todd of Suquamish, Loralie Prince of Arlington, and Cheryl Meek of Poulsbo; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 13, at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. March 14, at Vinland Lutheran Church. Memorials may be made to Vinland Lutheran Church, 2750 Finn Hill Rd., Poulsbo, WA, 98370.
Roberts Pauline Pauline Elizabeth Wiles Roberts, 88, of Port Orchard died April 19, 1998. She was born in 1909 in Fultonville, N.Y. In 1929, she married Charles Roberts in Potsdam, N.Y. Mrs. Roberts worked as a school librarian at Orchard Heights Elementary School, retiring in 1971. Survivors include one son, David of Tacoma; two daughters, Paula Barta of Lynnwood and Betty Gage of Genesee, Idaho; one brother, Laurence Wiles; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1982. Services will be at 1 p.m. April 25, at South Colby United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to UMCOR Missions Group of South Colby Methodist Church, P.O. Box 4299, South Colby, WA 98384.
Rodgers Eugene Eugene James Rodgers, 70, of Poulsbo died April 21, 1998, at Naval Hospital. He was born Oct. 3, 1927, in Renova, Pa. He was a high school graduate. On Dec. 31, 1953, he married Theresa Ann Devine in Boston. Mr. Rodgers served in the Navy for 20 years, retiring as a Senior Chief's Electrician's Mate in 1966. Later, he worked as an electrical engineer for General Dynamics which he also retired from after 20 years. He is survived by his wife; one son, Eugene James Rodgers Jr. of Medfield, Mass.; four daughters, Theresa Zook of Poulsbo, Sandy Denbow of Lebanon, Conn., Deborah Clark of Poulsbo, and Patricia Rodgers of Blaine; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 8:30 a.m. April 24, at SubBase Chapel at Bangor Base. Military Honors will be performed at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home, 5505 Kitsap Way, directly after services.
Rosencrans David David A. Rosencrans, 41, of Seattle died April 21, 1998, in Seattle. He was born Nov. 14, 1956, in Bremerton. He graduated from East High School in 1975 and attended University of Washington. On March 23, 1997, he married Ann Kim in Kitsap County. Mr. Rosencrans served in the Peace Corps on Marshall Island from 1984 to 1986. Later, he worked for General Service Administration for 10 years. He is survived by his wife; one sister, Dawn Rosencrans McDow of Bremerton; his parents, Alberta and Gary Rosencrans of Bremerton; his grandparent, Arlie Cartens of Bremerton; and five nephews. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Rutten Robert E. Robert Rutten, 74, of Bainbridge Island died May 2, 1998, in Mesa, Ariz. He was born in Devils Lake, N.D., and graduated from Seattle's Broadway High School in 1942. He received his mechanical degree from Seattle University in 1951. Mr. Rutten served in the Army during World War II. Later, he worked for the Corps of Engineers in Seattle from 1951 to 1957, when he joined the civilian engineering staff of the Navy and worked on the Trident base construction design. He retired in 1979. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Ruth; one daughter, Carol Zack of Bothell; and one granddaughter. Services will be at 1 p.m. May 9 at the Washington Memorial Cemetery Chapel in Seattle. Memorials may be made to the National Stroke Association or to your favorite charity.
Ryan Charles Charles E. Ryan Sr., 90, of Belfair died June 27, 1998. He was born April 20, 1908, in Lynch, Neb. Mr. Ryan was a logger. Suvivors include his wife, Juanita; two sons, Charles Jr. of Port Orchard and James of Olalla; a daughter, Beverly Scott of Carmel Valley, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. July 1 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Mason County Fire Department District 3, P.O. Box 129, Grapeview, WA 98546.
Ryder Margaret Margaret E. Ryder, 85, of Olympia died there on May 29, 1998. She was born March 19, 1913, in Olympia. She graduated from Elma High School. She completed training to become a licensed practical nurse at Olympic College in 1957. On Aug. 7, 1931, she married Russell "Rusty" Ryder in Olympia. Mrs. Ryder worked at Harrison Memorial Hospital until retiring in the early 1970s. She is survived by three sons, Gerald of Port Townsend, Dennis of Onalaska, and Ronald of Lacey; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1977. In keeping with a family tradition, no services will be held. Arrangements are by Bleitz Funeral Home.
Safly Lawrence Lawrence V. Safly, 81, of Bremerton died March 29, 1998, in Bremerton. He was born June 17, 1916, in Sumner, Mo. Mr. Safly served in the Navy, aboard the USS Colorado, from 1932 to 1940. Later, he worked as an electrician for Portland General Electric. He retired from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Survivors include three sons, John, Charles, and Ron, all of Bremerton; one daughter, Karen Johnson of Bothell; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Lila, in 1995. Services will be at 2 p.m., April 4, at Purdy and Walters at Floral Hills in Lynnwood.
Sandland Fern Fern L. Sandland, 74, of Port Orchard, died June 12, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton. She was born on Sept. 22, 1923, in Moorhead, Minn., where she married Norman Sandland on March 16, 1939. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her fiance, Leon Spencer, a son, Butch, and daughters Janice Newman, Sharon Acosta and Victoria Morse, all of Port Orchard, a fourth daughter, Laurel Crase of Butte, Mont.; three brothers, Harvey and Vernon Peterson, both of Spokane, and Dean Peterson of Denver, 22 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, June 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard, with a funeral service there at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Concluding services and burial will follow at Sunset Lane Cemetery in Port Orchard. Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel is handling the services. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 2383, Bremerton 98310 or the American Heart Association, 4414 Woodland Park Ave. N, Seattle 98103.
Sather Edwin Edwin "Ed" Charles Sather, 67, of Sequim died June 21, 1998. Mr. Sather was born May 27, 1931, in Bremerton. He graduated from Bremerton High School. He then attended Olympic College He served in the Air Force for three years. Upon his release he continued his education at the University of Washington. He was employed with the Washington State Department of Highways until 1960, when his family and former wife Sharon DeMierio moved to Alaska. There, he worked for the Alaska highways department until his retirement in 1988. Survivors include his wife, Maureen; three daughters, Debra Grogan of Palmer, Alaska, Vickie Winter of Fort Erwin, Calif., and Susan Johnson of Juneau, Alaska; five stepsons, Jeff Hoffman of Gig Harbor and Brian Hoffman, William Hoffman, David Hoffman and Darrel Hoffman, all of Port Orchard; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Sequim Valley Chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 2625 Third Ave., Seattle, WA 98121.
Schirmer Conrad Conrad "Bud" L. Schirmer, 67, of Allyn died April 18, 1998, in Seattle. He was a retired Engineer Manager for Boeing. Survivors include his wife, Dee; two daughters, Gail Gibson of Federal Way and Sandy Hearn of Phoenix; one sister, Merry Ross of Issaquah; and three granddaughters. Services will be at 2 p.m. April 25, at Belfair Community Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Flintofts Issaquah Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Research c/o John Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218-2699.
Schofield Kathleen Kathleen Ann Schofield, 47, of Selah died April 11, 1998, in Selah. She was born Oct. 26, 1950, in Chicago. She was raised and educated in Bremerton, graduating from West High School in 1968. Ms. Schofield worked in the health care industry with Hospice programs in Canada for 16 years. She is survived by one daughter, Ingrid Happ of New York; three brothers, Charles B. of Vancouver, David of Menio Park, Calif., and Jon Strehlow of Spokane; one sister, Dr. Nancy Karr of Sumner; and her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Ben Strehlow of Bremerton. Services will be at 3 p.m. April 16 at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kitsap County, P.O. Box 3416, Silverdale, WA 98383.
Schomer Larry Larry L. Schomer, 55, of Kingston died May 6, 1998, at his home. He was born Aug. 1, 1942, in Osmond, Neb. Mr. Schomer served in the Air Force. Later, he was a plank owner at Trident Refit Facility at Bangor and worked with civil service for 29 years, with the last 18 years at Bangor. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl; one son, Rory of Chula Vista, Calif.; two stepsons, Joe Grace of Bremerton and Terry Grace of Kingston; one stepdaughter, DeAnna Matthews of Kingston; his parents, Richard and Marcella Schomer of Chula Vista, Calif.; three sisters, Donna DeLaRoca of Chula Vista, Calif., Janet Lamb of Eugene, Ore., and Alice-Mary Higgins of Lincoln, Neb.; and eight grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. May 8, at Poulsbo Mortuary, The Stone Chapel at Cherry Grove. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Kitsap County, P.O. Box 3416, Silverdale, WA 98383-3416.
Schwartz Virginia Virginia Schwartz, 70, of Port Orchard died April 3, 1998, in Bremerton. She was born April 18, 1927, in Carson City, Iowa. On July 4, 1974, she married Robert Schwartz in Bremerton. Mrs. Schwartz was a nurse. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Tim Downing of Bonney Lake, Kenneth of Port Orchard and Robert, Jr., of New Jersey; a daughter, Vicki Dearing of Key Peninsula; two brothers, Chuck Shotwell of Las Vegas and Kenneth Shotwell of Kansas; and three grandchildren. Memorial service will be held at the Port Orchard Eagles at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home.
Sears Donald Donald O. Sears, 82, of Bainbridge Island died May 27, 1998, at Messenger House. He was born Feb. 2, 1916, in Chicago. He was a high school graduate. Mr. Sears served in the Army. Later, he worked as an electrician at O'Hare Airport in Chicago. He is survived by his wife, Marguerette; one son, David of Chicago; one daughter, Donna Robinson of Huntington, W. Va.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. May 29, at Christ Memorial Church at Eighth and Hostmark in Poulsbo. Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home.
Serry Thelma Thelma "Peg" Serry, 95, of Bremerton died March 11, 1998, at her home. She was born Sept. 29, 1902, in Dumas, Mo. In 1921, she married Donald E. Serry. She is survived by her son, Donald of Bremerton; her daughter, Patti J. Hendrickson of Bremerton; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1984. Services will be at 1 p.m. March 16, at the Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Bremerton Fire Department Paramedics or to your favorite charity.
Seymour Arthur Arthur "Art" K. Seymour, 77, of Bremerton died April 24, 1998, in Bremerton. He was born July 31, 1920, in Toledo, Ore. On April 10, 1942, he married Winona Mae Seymour in Elma. Mr. Seymour served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. Later, he worked in construction for Mid Mountain for 30 years until retiring in 1983. He is survived by three daughters, Winona Lynn Hoesche of Belfair, Janet L. LaVigne and Mimi Trueax, both of Bremerton; one brother, Bill of Shelton; two sisters, Molly of Aberdeen and Patsy of Florida; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1983. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. April 30, at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. At his request, there will be no services and no flowers.
Sharp Anna Mae AnnaMae Sharp, 51, of Bremerton died March 14, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov. 11, 1946, in Puyallup. She was raised and educated in Idaho. On Sept. 17, 1964, she married Robert Sharp in Payette, Idaho. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband; four sons, Rick, Tim and Joshua, all of Bremerton, and Terry of Port Orchard; two daughters, Christina Perry of Bremerton and Jamie Thompson of Newport News, Va.; her mother, LaVonna Reed of Hadlock; two brothers, Jimmy and Dale Reed, both of Hadlock; and five grandchildren. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. March 21 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 9256 Nels Nelson Road NW, Silverdale. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Shelden William William Lester Shelden, 85, of Bremerton died June 22, 1998. He was born March 19, 1913, in Hooker, Mo. On Columbus Day, 1944, he married Esther Ernst in Shelton. Mr. Shelden served in the Seabees from 1944 until the end of World War II as a carpenter's mate, first class. He later worked for the Bremerton School District as a carpenter for 20 years. He retired in 1975. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Kathy Legarski of Gig Harbor; two sons, Lee of Roseberg, Ore., and Lauren of Bremerton; numerous brothers and sisters; and eight grandchildren. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. June 26 at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the auspices of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Veterans Administration Hospital, 1660 S Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108.
Shellgren Allan Allan E. Shellgren, 66, of Tacoma died April 13, 1998. He was born Dec. 28, 1931, in Mason County. Mr. Shellgren served in the Air Force during the Korean War. Later, he worked for the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, retiring as a boilmaker shop superintendent. He is survived by his brother, Harry of Allyn; and friend, Maxine Rainey of Tacoma. At his request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Haven of Rest Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association.
Sherrod Clare Clare W. Sherrod, 91, of Port Orchard died March 11, 1998. He was born Sept. 29, 1906, in Tacoma. He graduated from high school in 1923. On July 28, 1927, he married Burneta McCann. Mr. Sherrod joined the Tacoma Police Department in 1938 and retired in 1964. Later, he taught at Bates Technical School, worked for Motorola, the Navy, the FBI and St. Regis Paper Company. He is survived by his three sons, George, Jim, and Bill, who all live in the Tacoma and Port Orchard areas. He was preceded in death by his wife. Services will be at 11 a.m. March 19, at the Nazarene Church in Port Orchard. Arrangements are under the direction of Haven of Rest Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Shrine Sneker Burn Fund, c/o Afifi Temple, 815 S. Vassault St., Tacoma, WA 98465.
Sickels Mary Mary Francetta Sickels, 64, of Bremerton died May 1, 1998, in Bremerton. She was born March 22, 1934, in Davenport, Iowa. She graduated from Lambson Business School in Phoenix with a certification in bookkeeping. On July 11, 1959, she married Walter Sickels in Wichita Falls, Texas. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Sickels worked in a department store in Waukegan, Ill., and as a stock/rewrap clerk in Hampton, Va., and then went on to manage a laundry in Newport News, Va. Survivors include two daughters, Ida-May Hrouda of Bremerton and Carol Wright of Portsmouth, Va.; a brother, David Timmsen of Tonopa, Ariz.; and two grandchildren. There will be private family services. Arrangements are by Lewis Funeral Chapel. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 4414 Woodlawn Park Ave., Seattle, WA 98103-7499 or the American Red Cross, "Disaster Services," 605 Washington Ave., Bremerton, WA 98337.
Siemens William William J. Siemens, 87, of Springfield, Ore., and Port Orchard, died in Port Orchard on May 8, 1998. He was born on April 27, 1911, in York, Neb. He and his wife, Geraldine, were married on July 21, 1938 in Huron, S.D. He worked for Northern Pacific Railroad for most of his working life, but retired in 1973 as head carpenter for the Garden Grove School District in California. He is survived by one daughter, Merideth Webber of Port Orchard, and two grandchildren. Memorial services will be May 13 at 2 p.m. at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard. Arrangements are by Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel.
Sievert Mildred Mildred Hester Sievert, 89, of Port Townsend died June 22, 1998, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tacoma. She was born Nov. 29, 1908. in Downsville, Wis. On June 23, 1928, she married Ernest A. Sievert in Eau Claire, Wis. She operated a bakery with her husband until her retirement. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Scott of Tacoma; a sister, Bonnie Howland of Jefferson County; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. July 1 at Grace Lutheran Church, Port Townsend. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church Sunday School, 1120 Walker St., Port Townsend, WA 98368.
Simons Robert Robert L. Simons, 53, of Richland died May 17, 1998. He was born Feb. 18, 1945, in California. He was raised in Silverdale where he graduated from Central Kitsap High School in 1963. He graduated from Western Washington University in 1967 and received his master's degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Washington. Mr. Simons was employed as a nuclear engineer for 30 years in Richland. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl; three daughters, Ren?? Lane, Laura and Janel; two sons, Shawn and Gregory; his parents, Lynn and Dorothy Simons of Silverdale; two brothers, John of Dillion, Mont., and William of Silverdale; one sister, Cheryl Rezac of Central Valley; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Chief Joseph Junior High in Richland on at 1 p.m. May 23.
Skelley Bernice Bernice June Skelley, 75, of Poulsbo died April 12, 1998, at Martha and Mary Nursing Home. She was born June 26, 1922, in Port Gamble. She graduated from North Kitsap High School in 1938. Ms. Skelley worked as a bartender at the Four Corners Tavern from 1960 to 1970. In 1970, she went to work for Washington Department of Transportation at the Hood Canal Bridge collecting tolls until 1979, when the bridge sank. Survivors include three sons, Pat, Mike, and Steve, all of Poulsbo; one sister, Mary E. Kvinsland of Port Townsend; and seven grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. April 20, at Martha and Mary Nursing Home Chapel, 19160 Front St. NE, Poulsbo. Arrangements are under the direction of Poulsbo Mortuary, "The Stone Chapel." Memorials may be made to Martha and Mary Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 127, Poulsbo, WA 98370, or to Kitsap County Humane Society, 9167 Dickey Rd. NW, Silverdale, WA 98383.
Slocum Emily Emily Reed Slocum, 94, of Bainbridge Island died March 12, 1998, at Messenger House. She was born Aug. 29, 1903, in Seattle. On Sept. 1, 1923, she married Harold Slocum in Seattle. She and Harold owned Slocum's Hardware of Port Orchard and Redmond until his death in 1967. In 1982, she married Phil Slocum in Bellevue. She is survived by three daughters, Mary L. Parker, Elaine Bartholomy, and Carole Groninger; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, in 1967, and her husband Phil in 1988. Services will be at 1 p.m. March 15 at the home of Laurie and Bill Boston in Poulsbo.
Sme'ley Elizabeth Elizabeth Marie Sme'ley, 87, of Bremerton died April 2, 1998, at Bremerton Convalescent Center. She was born Nov. 7, 1910, in Mabel Township, N.D. She graduated from high school in Mabel Township. She was a community volunteer and a graphologist - someone who studies handwriting - for many years at the Bremerton YMCA. Survivors include a brother-in-law, Howard Whitney of Bremerton; a sister, Alys Olgarrd of Bremerton; a niece, Rochelle Whitney of Silverdale; and three nephews, Clarke Whitney of Bremerton, Lance Whitney of Spokane, and Neil Whitney of San Diego. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Donations may be made to Hospice of Kitsap County, P.O. Box 3416, Silverdale, WA 98383.
Smith Helen Helen M. Smith, 82, of Bremerton died April 15, 1998, at Harborview Medical Center. She was born July 1, 1915, in Seattle. She was raised and educated in Seattle and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1934. On Feb. 5, 1936, she married Ralph B. Smith in Santa Ana, Calif. She is survived by her husband; one son, Norman of Port Orchard; one daughter, JoAnne H. Bryan of Marshall, N.C.; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Smith John John Frederick "Jack" Smith, 78, of Brinnon died April 15, 1998, in Port Orchard. He was born Aug. 22, 1919, in Sterling, Ill. On May 24, 1941, he married Elizabeth "Betty" Madsen in Las Vegas. Mr. Smith worked as an appliance repairman. Survivors include his wife; one son, Gary of Lake Oswego, Ore.; one daughter, Judy Owen of Port Orchard; two brothers, William of Renton and Donald Boyungs of Kent; his father, Alfred Boyungs of Renton; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 p.m. April 20, at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 718 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton, WA 98310, or to Hospice of Kitsap County, P.O. Box 3416, Silverdale, WA 98383.
Smith Mary Mary Fayne Smith, 78, of Port Orchard died May 10, 1998, at Port Orchard Care Center. She was born Feb. 2, 1920, in Modesto, Calif. She attended high school in Eatonville. She worked as a manager for West Coast Grocery in Tacoma for more than 20 years, retiring in 1982. Survivors include a son, Frederick Dorrah; a daughter, Judith Orvis of Port Orchard; a brother, Harry Thompson of Chester, Calif.; two sisters, Helen Neuhauser of Allyn and Sharon O'Neill of Gig Harbor; and four grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. May 14 at Neuhauser residence, 61 Fairway Drive, Lakeland Village, Allyn. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel. Donations may be made to Vaughn Cemetery.
Smith Thelma Thelma M. Smith, 77, of Port Orchard died March 18, 1998, at her home. She was born April 28, 1920, in Rugby, N.D. On May 10, 1938, she married Kermit C. Smith in Bowbells, N.D. Survivors include two sons, Jerry of Port Townsend and Leland of Lake Bay; two daughters, Janice Rozanski of Issaquah and Linda Jones of Salem, Ore.; one brother, Howard Corey of Bowbells, N.D.; one sister, Claudia Lindberg of Stanley, N.D.; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. March 21. Services will be at 11 a.m. March 21, both held at Rill Chapel in Port Orchard. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of Washington, 2625 Third Ave., Seattle, WA 98121.
Snow Bernice Bernice R. Snow, 78, a former Bremerton resident of 30 years, died. She was born March 30, 1920, in Bellingham. She attended high school in Bellingham. In 1959, she married Richard Snow. During World War II, Mrs. Snow worked at Todd Shipyard in Seattle. Survivors include her husband, Richard of Green Valley, Ariz.; one son, Joseph of Seattle; one daughter, Margaret of Bremerton; and one brother, Kay LeMaster of Everson. Services have already been held. Memorials may be made to the Green Valley Hospice Care, 210 W. Continental Road #14, Green Valley, AZ 85614.
Snyder Leonard Leonard P. Snyder, 50, of Port Orchard died May 24, 1998, at his home. He was born Sept. 28, 1947, in Washington, D.C. He graduated from High Point High School in 1965. He attended the University of Maryland. On Nov. 21, 1971, he married Carrie Lambion Snyder in Leawood, Kan. Mr. Snyder served in the Navy from 1968 to 1974. Later, he worked as a nuclear test technician at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for 23 years until retiring in 1997. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Brian of Seattle and Evan of Port Orchard; one brother, J. Robert Jr. of Harrisburg, Pa.; and his mother, Florence Snyder of Cornwall, Pa. Services will be at 2 p.m. May 31, at Port Orchard United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist at Rill Chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Kitsap Unit, P.O. Box 2383, Bremerton, WA 98310.
Stansbury Nora Nora Anna Stansbury, 98, of Bremerton died May 30, 1998, at Oyster Bay Care Center. She was born July 23, 1899, in McLeod County, Minn. On May 26, 1945, she married David Stansbury in Seattle. Survivors include one stepson, Wesley of Bremerton; one daughter, Lorraine Huber of Belle Plaine, Minn.; one stepdaughter, Marie Hilliard of Keansburg, N.J.; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home.
Steinbacher Robert Robert T. Steinbacher, 80, of Port Orchard died April 22, 1998, at Ridgemont Terrace. He was born Oct. 17, 1917, in Fort Benton, Mont. He graduated high school in Fort Benton, Mont. Mr. Steinbacher served in the Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. Later, he worked as an operating engineer in heavy construction until retiring in 1983. He is survived by his son, Steven of Port Orchard; two brothers, Leonard and "Speed", both of Fort Benton, Mont.; one sister, Lillian Nagangast of Fort Benton, Mont.; and one grandchild. Family gathering will be held in Montana. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist at Rill Chapel.
Stephens Barbara Barbara Lori Stephens, 66, of Suquamish died April 15, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 24, 1931, in Klamath Falls, Ore. On March 1, 1968, she married Eldon Stephens in Houston. Survivors include her husband; five sons, Gary, David, James, Buddy, and Eric; three daughters, Kathryn, Sonya, and Lori; and 22 grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. April 22, at Cherry Grove Cemetery in Poulsbo. Arrangements are under the direction of Poulsbo Mortuary, The Stone Chapel at Cherry Grove." Memorials may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 7 Mill Brook Rd., Wilton, N.H. 03086.
Stepper Victor Victor L. Stepper, 69, a long-time resident of Port Orchard, died May 18, 1998, in Tacoma. He was born Jan. 2, 1929, in Stanton, N.D. Survivors include his former wife, Viola Stepper; two sons, Ben Stepper and Dan Diaz; three daughters, Vickie Stepper, Velda Stepper and Veda Eichler; several brothers; several sisters; and seven grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. May 30 at King of King's Lutheran Church in Renton.
Stewart Richard Richard C. Stewart, 76, of Bremerton died April 19, 1998, at his home. He was born April 10, 1922, in Hoboken, N.J. On March 25, 1949, he married Mary Ellen Hindle in Bremerton. Mr. Stewart served in the Army from 1942 to 1946. He worked as an electrician in Shop 51 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for 31 years, retiring in 1973. Survivors include his wife; a son, David of Bremerton; five daughters, Patricia Cleven of Summerland Key, Fla., Cynthia Christensen of Seabeck, Candace Heistand and Michele Stone, both of Bremerton and Teresa Snodgrass of Virginia Beach, Va.; two sisters, Evelyn Wyble and Doris Left; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. April 22 at Crossroads Neighborhood Church, 7555 Old Military Road. Arrangements are under the direction of Tuell-McKee. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a youth sports organization of the donor's choice.
Stotts Minnie Minnie Stotts, 76, of Bremerton died April 2, 1998, in Bremerton. She was born Nov. 15, 1921, in Alamo, N.D. On June 28, 1946, she married Buel Stotts at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Bremerton. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Donald of Seabeck and Burl of Spanaway; one daughter, Kathleen Spragg of Fresno, Calif.; one brother, Raymond Monger of Troutdale, Ore.; two sisters, Clara Kvamme of Sun City West, Ariz., and Ella Hoeffel of Minot, N.D.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Viewing will be at noon on April 8 with services following at 1 p.m. Both are being held at Miller-Woodlawn Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 2625 3rd Ave., Seattle, WA 98122.
Strandskov Herbert Herbert Warren Strandskov, 77, of Poulsbo died April 9, 1998, at his home. He was born March 30, 1921, in Plentywood, Mont. He graduated high school in 1939 and attended Northern Montana College in Havre, Mont. On May 4, 1944, he married Marguerite Karhu Strandskov in Bremerton. Mr. Strandskov served in the Army during World War II, from 1944 to 1946. Later, he worked for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for 28 years until retiring in 1973. Survivors include his wife; one son, Lynn of Chimacum; one daughter, Beverly Spurlock of Baton Rouge, La.; one brother, Al of Chimacum; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, at First Lutheran Church in Poulsbo. Gathering will follow at family home. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church of Poulsbo.
Streutker James James Henry Streutker, 76, of Bremerton died June 14, 1998, at his home. He was born April 4, 1922, in Oak Harbor. On Sept. 5, 1942, he married Elizabeth Kellogg. Mr. Streutker worked for Sears in the automotive department for more than 40 years, retiring in 1982. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Norman of Auburn and David of Bremerton; three daughters, Maxine Simmons of Newport, Linda Jordan and Jamie Streutker, both of Bremerton; two brothers, Raymond and William, both of Bremerton, a sister, Ellen Nelson of Seattle; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. June 20 at Sylvan Way Baptist Church, 900 Sylvan Way, Bremerton. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 718 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton, WA 98310, or Gideons International, 335 Callow Avenue N, Bremerton, WA 98312.
Strittmatter Stephen Stephen Strittmatter, 79, of Olalla died April 15, 1998. He was born Sept. 1, 1918, in Baker, Mont. Mr. Strittmatter served in the Army during World War II. Later, he retired as a commercial fisherman. Survivors include his daughter Mary Ann Hahn of Olalla; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Vigil services will be at 7 p.m. April 19. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. April 20. Both will be held at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Gig Harbor. Arrangements are under the direction of Haven of Rest Funeral Home.
Sturlaugson Leroy Leroy Chris Sturlaugson, 63, of Bremerton died May 5, 1998, at Belmont Terrace Convalescent Center. He was born Nov. 7, 1934, in Bellingham. He was a high school graduate and attended the University of Washington for four years. Mr. Sturlaugson served in the Navy for 20 years, retiring as senior chief store keeper in 1973. Survivors include his special friend, Helen Evans; one brother, Steven of Bremerton; his mother, Pearl of Bremerton; one nephew, Jeffrey; one niece, Jennifer Rhymer; and two great-nieces, Terra Lanan Rhymer and Kaela Rae Rhymer. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home.
Sukert Robert Robert J. "Bob" Sukert, 67, of Port Angeles died April 28, 1998, in Seattle. He was born May 9, 1930, in Bemidji, Minn. On Sept. 5, 1950, he married Doris Westrum in Bemidji. She preceded him in death in 1996. Mr. Sukert worked as a screen tender at Crown Zellerbach for 40 years, retiring in 1989. Survivors include three sons, Jack Shellum and Gordon Sukert, both of Port Angeles, and Wayn Sukert of Cottage Grove, Ore.; three daughters, Mary Ellis of Port Angeles, Bobbie Rowland of Sequim and Trudy Swearingen of Indianola; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were May 2. Arrangements were under the direction of Harper-Ridgeview Funeral Chapel. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 6313 Fleming Street, Everett, WA 98203.
Sullivan Helen M. Helen Sullivan, 91, of Belfair died May 26, 1998, at her home. She was born June 12, 1906, in Minneapolis, Minn. She graduated from North High School in 1922 and Hamline University of Minneapolis in 1927. On June 30, 1934, she married James W. Sullivan in San Francisco. She is survived by two sons, Michael of Allyn and James "Corky" of Silverdale; two daughters, Jean Cooper of Bremerton and Marnie Marr of San Jose, Calif.; one sister, Kathleen Hull of Port Townsend; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1975. Services will be at 6:30 p.m. June 5, at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home.
Sullivan Helen M. Helen Sullivan, 91, of Belfair died May 26, 1998, at her home. She was born June 12, 1906, in Minneapolis, Minn. She graduated from North High School in 1922 and Hamline University of Minneapolis in 1927. On June 30, 1934, she married James W. Sullivan in San Francisco, Calif. She is survived by two sons, Michael O'Sullivan of Allyn and James "Corky" Sullivan of Silverdale; two daughters, Jean Copper of Bremerton and Marnie Marr of San Jose, Calif.; one sister, Kathleen Hull of Port Townsend; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1975. A memorial service will be at 6:30 p.m. June 5, at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the Belfair Community Baptist Church, P.O. Box 160, Belfair, WA 98528.
Sunderlin Harold Harold Sunderlin, 90, of Bremerton died June 23, 1998. He was born Aug. 18, 1907, in Lake Andes, S.D. He attended Spirit Lake High School in Idaho, Washington State University and Montana State University. On April 9, 1928, he married Ruth Ann Parker in Superior, Mont. Mr. Sunderlin was a business agent for 22 years with the Carpenters Local No. 1597. He retired in 1973. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Glen and Tom, both of Port Orchard; three brothers, Gene of Washington, D.C., Wayne of West Virginia and Jim of Texas; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. At Mr. Sunderlin's and his family's request, there will be no services. Arrangements are by Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Kitsap County Hospice, 1007 Scott Ave., Suite D, Bremerton, WA 98310.
Sutherland Lelah Lelah G. Sutherland, 91, of Belfair died April 17, 1998, at Belmont Terrace. She was born Sept. 12, 1906, in Sequim. On June 21, 1925, she married William B. Sutherland. She is survived by two daughters, Leta May Taylor and Lelah Schlosser, both of Bremerton; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. At her request, there will be no services. Memorials may be made to the Belfair Senior Center at Thelar Center in Belfair.
Sutton Wesley Wesley L. Sutton, 67, of Bremerton died June 15, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 16, 1931, on Vashon Island. On August 3, 1963, he married Joanne Sutton. Mr. Sutton served in the Army from 1951 to 1954. He later worked at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard as a rigger until he retired in 1976. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Ricky Sutton of Everett and John Sutton of Bremerton; a daughter, Cheryl Sutton of Poulsbo; a sister, Marilyn Schlichting of Bremerton; and one grandchild. Funeral services are at 12 p.m. June 20 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105.
Swanson Linnea Linnea A. Swanson, 89, of Bremerton died June 6, 1998, at Oyster Bay Convalescent Center. She was born Nov. 23, 1908, in Nagaunee, Mich. She graduated from Everett High School in 1926 and received nurses' training from Everett General Hospital. On June 22, 1931, she married Chester H. Swanson in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. She is survived by her husband; one son, Arlan of Bremerton; two daughters, Yvonne Collins of Bremerton and Donna L. Hedman of Tahuya; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Services will be at 1 p.m. June 20 at Lincoln Avenue Bible Church, 1221 Chester Ave., Bremerton. Arrangements are by Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Lincoln Avenue Bible Church, c/o Organ Fund, 1221 Chester Ave., Bremerton, WA 98337.
Swedberg Theodore Theodore R. Swedberg, 74, of Port Orchard died June 9, 1998, at Port Orchard Care Center. He was born Feb. 22, 1924, in Moose Lake, Minn. On Dec. 11, 1952, he married Ida Mae Ashton in Astoria, Ore. Mr. Swedberg served in the Navy, retiring in 1970 after 30 years. Later, he worked at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Shop No. 56 as a shipfitter from 1974 until retirement in 1985. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Mark of Port Orchard, Eric of Portland, Ore., and Leif of Seattle; four daughters, Adrienne Charpentier of Portland, Ore., Hillary Doan of Battleground, Angela and Charity, both of Port Orchard; one brother, Perry of Gresham; and four grandchildren. Services will be at noon, June 15, at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Ore. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Szlatenyi Anthony Anthony Szlatenyi, 56, of Bremerton died March 28, 1998, at home. He was born Oct. 7, 1941, in Providence, R.I. He graduated from George Washington High School in Guam in 1960. On June 18, 1967, he married Gloria Bankes in Florida. Mr. Szlatenyi served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, serving aboard the USS Turner Joy. He is survived by his wife and one sister, Carmi Kilker of Bremerton. Services will be held at 1 p.m. April 6, at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Arrangements are by Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Tallman Helen Helen F. Tallman of Bremerton died April 18, 1998, at Keepsake Cottage in Bremerton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd, and son Douglas. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Tarbell Martin Father Martin W. Tarbell, 74, of Port Orchard died April 20, 1998, at his home. He was born May 24, 1923, in Mount Si, Vt. He graduated from Providence Bible Institute in Rhode Island, received his bachelor's degree from Lethbridge University in Canada, and completed his doctoral studies at Great Falls University in Montana. Father Tarbell was ordained Priest of the Holy Apostolic Catholic Church, serving there for 22 years. He is survived by his wife, Joan; three sons, William Paul of Wyoming, David James of Lynnwood, and Robin Roy of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada; three daughters, Peggy E. Ajax of Port Orchard, Ruth E. Henderson and Carrie M. Larson, both of Bellevue; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Josephine, in 1996. Services will be held at 7 p.m. April 26, at Faith Fellowship in Silverdale. Memorials may be made to the Missionary Fund at Faith Fellowship Church, 6251 NW Newberry Hill Road, Silverdale, WA 98383.
Tarver Jewel Jewel F. Tarver, 81, of Bremerton died May 1, 1998, at his home. He was born March 26, 1917, in Ticky Mountain, Okla. He moved to Bremerton in 1952. Mr. Tarver worked as a sheet metal mechanic for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for 17 years. Later, he worked in real estate. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marthelma; four sons, Spencer of Port Orchard and Van, Mike and David, all of Bremerton; two brothers, Sid and Fred of Oklahoma City; two sisters, Fannie and Augusta of Oklahoma City; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. May 8 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Thomas Genevieve Former Allyn resident Genevieve W. Thomas, 84, died March 6, 1998, in Sierra Vista, Ariz. She was born Nov. 7, 1913, in Wenatchee. She graduated from The University of Wisconsin in 1938, majoring in French. On July 12, 1941, she married Robert O. Thomas. She is survived by her husband. Services will be at 11 a.m. March 14, at the Sierra Vista Community United Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Genevieve's name to the Parish Nurse Program, Sierra Vista Community United Church of Christ, 240 North Highway 90, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635.
Thomas Myrton Myrton Thomas, 87, of Poulsbo died April 21, 1998, at Martha and Mary Nursing Home. He was born Oct. 21, 1910, in Bremerton. He attended Silverdale High School. On Jan. 7, 1934, he married Gladys Bottem in Silverdale. Mr. Thomas worked as a civilian truck driver for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center at Keyport for 33 years until his retirement in 1965. Survivors include one son, Joel of Poulsbo; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife. At his request, there will be no services. Memorials may be made to Childrens' Hospital in Seattle.
Thompson Perry Perry P. Thompson, 90, of Riverside, Calif., died March 18, 1998, in Riverside, Calif. He was born Dec. 25, 1907, in Astoria, Ore. He attended Bremerton High School and Washington State University. Mr. Thompson worked as a transportation supervisor for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for 20 years. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, John and Sally of Ridgefield; one daughter and son-in-law, Terry Ann and James Erickson of Moreno Valley, Calif.; two sisters, Gladys Stivers and Betty L. Dewitt, both of Bremerton; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be at 2 p.m. May 1, at Wenatchee City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Sierra Memorial Chapel Mortuary.
Tobin William William R. Tobin, 74, of Poulsbo died June 6, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 31, 1923, in Seattle. He graduated from O'Dea High School in 1942. On Feb. 19, 1949, he married Betty Adams in Seattle. Mr. Tobin served in the Air Force from 1942 to 1946. Later, he worked for 35 years in the tavern and restaurant business. His first business was Toby's Tavern on Capitol Hill in Seattle. He also owned and managed the Martinique Restaurant on Bainbridge Island, retiring in 1982. Survivors include his wife; two sons, William of Kingston and Robert of Poulsbo; two daughters, Paula Velie and Colleen Schafer, both of Poulsbo; two brothers, Robert and John, both of Seattle; three sisters, Ruth Dawson of Bothell, Helen Wallcott of Everett and Betty Fitzmaurice of Poulsbo; and seven grandchildren. At his request, there will be no service. A private family gathering will be held. Arrangements are by the Stone Chapel at Cherry Grove. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 718 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton, WA 98310.
Tobin William William R. Tobin, 74, of Poulsbo died June 6, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 31, 1923, in Seattle. He graduated from O'Dea High School in 1942. On Feb. 19, 1949, he married Betty Adams in Seattle. Mr. Tobin served in the Air Force from 1942 to 1946. Later, he worked for 35 years in the tavern and restaurant business. His first business was Toby's Tavern on Capitol Hill in Seattle. He also owned and managed the Martinique Restaurant on Bainbridge Island, retiring in 1982. Survivors include his wife; two sons, William of Kingston and Robert of Poulsbo; two daughters, Paula Velie and Colleen Schafer, both of Poulsbo; two brothers, Robert and John, both of Seattle; two sisters, Ruth Dawson of Bothell and Helen Wallcott of Everett; and seven grandchildren. At his request, there will be no services. A private family gathering will be held. Arrangements are by Stone Chapel at Cherry Grove. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 718 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton, WA 98310.
Todd Zella Zella Velma Todd, 94, of Bainbridge Island died May 15, 1998, at Island Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 10, 1904, on the family homestead near Bissell Lake. She graduated from Granger High School in 1922 and Cheney Normal School in 1924. On Sept. 12, 1926, she married Joseph Todd in Fruitland. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Todd was a teacher who taught two terms at Fruitland Grade School. Survivors include a son, B. Joe of Poulsbo; a daughter, June Sears of Chewelah; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. May 22 at the Spring Canyon Cemetery in Grand Coulee. Arrangements are by Poulsbo Mortuary.
Tomlinson Helen Helen A. Tomlinson, 83, of Poulsbo died April 14, 1998, at Northwoods Lodge in Silverdale. She was born April 22, 1914, in Plainview, Texas. On Dec. 21, 1940, she married William Eldridge Tomlinson Jr. in Dallas. She is survived by her two sons, Bill of Poulsbo and Jim of Napa, Calif.; her daughter-in-law, Sandy Kienholz; and two grandsons, Sam and Max Tomlinson of Poulsbo. At her request, there will be no services. Memorials may be made to the charity of you choice.
Trauth Charles Charles S. Trauth, Sr., 85, of Suquamish died April 18, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan. 25, 1913, in Louisville, Ky. Mr. Trauth married the former Marian Louise Edwards. He worked as a deepsea diver with the Navy for 22 years, until retiring. Survivors include his wife; a son, Charles of Bainbridge Island; two daughters, Patricia Beggerow and Marylou Tate of Suquamish; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. At his request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Poulsbo Mortuary, The Stone Chapel at Cherry Grove.
Triggs Anne Therese Sister Anne Therese Triggs, 74, of Seattle died June 8, 1998, in Seattle. She was born July 25, 1923, in Bremerton. She was a graduate of Our Lady Star of the Sea School and Bremerton High School. Following her entry into the Dominican Sisters of Edmonds, she became a registered nurse through Providence Hospital School of Nursing. In 1976, she returned to Star of the Sea and was Director of Pastoral/Social Care of Seniors until her retirement in 1994. Survivors include her sister, Mary Agnes Fletcher of Bremerton; and two brothers, Tom Triggs of Bremerton and John Triggs of Topeka, Kan. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. June 11, at Assumption Catholic Church, 3214 NE 62nd St., in Seattle. Remembrances may be made to the Edmonds Dominicans, P.O. Box 280, Edmonds, WA 98020.
Turner Wilson Wilson "Ves" Turner, 63, of Delta Junction, Alaska, died March 16, 1998, in Anchorage, Alaska. He was born Aug. 9, 1934, in Hornersville, Mo. He graduated from Olympic College. On May 26, 1956, he married Mary E. Fitzwater in Bremerton. Mr. Turner served in the U.S. Marines as a physical science technician. He served in the Korean War. Later, he worked at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard from 1964 to 1986. He is survived by his wife; one son, Don of Bremerton; two daughters, Vicki and Sherry, both of Bremerton; two brothers, K. Don and Larry, both of Dallas; two sisters, Tommy Jean Eastep of California and Mary Dedmon of San Antonio; his mother, Flossie Johnson of Bremerton; and eight grandsons. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 23 at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Services will be at 2 p.m. March 24 at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to Olympic Peninsula Marine Corps League Toys for Tots, P.O. Box 69, Bremerton, WA 98310.
Vallefuoco Robert Robert "Bob" Vallefuoco, 49, of Hansville died May 9, 1998, in Kingston. He was born Jan. 6, 1949, in Wilmington, Del. He graduated high school in 1967 and attended college in Tucson, Ariz. On Dec. 19, 1989, he married Mona Davis in Montesano. Mr. Vallefuoco worked as senior account executive for Vernon Publications. Survivors include his wife; one stepson, Rich Maltby of Seattle; his parents, Ben and Barbara Vallefuoco Sr. of Tuscon, Ariz.; three brothers, Richard of Chicago, Ben Jr. of Austin, Texas, and Dennis of San Diego; one sister, Ann of Placerville, Calif.; and one stepgrandson. Services will be at 1 p.m. May 16, at Whiteside Funeral Chapel, 121 W Broadway in Montesano. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Heart Fund, P.O. Box 720, Aberdeen WA 98520.
Van Diest Kenneth Kenneth L. Van Diest, 56, of Poulsbo died April 22, 1998, at his home. He was born Aug. 26, 1941, in Seattle. He graduated from Eastern Washington University. On Aug. 4, 1990, he married Patricia A. Checkvala in Port Gamble. Mr. Van Diest worked at Highline High School in Burien for 31 years. From 1986 to when he retired in 1994, he served as vice principal at Highline High School. He is survived by his wife; one son, Chris of Renton; one brother, Earl Jr. of Port Orchard; one sister, Marilyn Bates of Port Orchard; his mother, Violet M. Van Diest of Tacoma; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. April 26. Services will follow at 3 p.m. Both will be held at Poulsbo Mortuary's Stone Chapel at 22272 Foss Road in Poulsbo In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 4414 Woodlawn Park Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103-7499.
Villapando Roberto Roberto B. Villapando, 85, of Port Orchard died April 17, 1998, at his home. He was born June 7, 1912, on the Philippine Islands. He married Gregorai Ela in the Philippines. She preceded him in death. Mr. Villapando was a farmer. Survivors include three sons, Renario, Ricardo and Julio, all of the Philippines; two daughters, Degna Welch of Port Orchard and Mararia Echalar of the Philippines; a sister, Maria Villapando of the Philippines; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. April 21 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Port Orchard. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel.
Volpone John John Paul Volpone, 81, of Lake Stevens died March 11, 1998, at an Everett care facility. He was born Aug. 22, 1916, in Seattle. Mr. Volpone served an apprenticeship at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and retired in 1975 after 42 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Amelia; two daughters, Marcia Winslow and Teresa McMahon; one son, John; two brothers, Roy and Albert; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. March 14 at Purdy and Walters with Cassidy Funeral Home in Everett. The funeral Mass will be at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Everett. Day and time will be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to L'Arche Tahoma Hope, 11716 Vickery Ave. E, Tacoma, WA 98446.
Von Behren Arthur Arthur Charles Von Behren, 81, of Poulsbo died June 4, 1998, at Bremerton Convalescent & Rehabilitation Center. He was born March 30, 1917, in Bogalusa, La. He was a high school graduate. On April 5, 1939, he married Clair Fay Rawls in New London, Conn. Mr. Von Behren served in the Navy for 30 years, retiring in 1966. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Donna Gagne of Keyport and Barbara Von Behren of Olympia; a brother, Gordon Tinnin of Poulsbo; a sister, Bettie Anderson of Poulsbo; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the Navy Relief Fund.
Walker Bessie Bessie Washington Walker, 89, of Bremerton died April 9, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born June 14, 1908, in Saline, La. On April 5, 1929, she married James Walker. He died Dec. 26, 1965. Survivors include a son, James of Lake Oswego, Ore.; three daughters, Gladys Berteaux, Bessie Workman, and Thelma Davis, all of Bremerton; a sister, Ethel Tinsley of Kansas City, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. April 15 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. A funeral service will be 11 a.m. April 16 at Sinclair Missionary Baptist Church, and graveside service will follow at Ivy Green Cemetery in Bremerton.
Walker Jewel Jewel F. Walker, 91, of Seattle died May 31, 1998, in Seattle. She was born Feb. 23, 1907, in Hector, Ark. She attended college in Texas. Mrs. Walker taught school for two years in Texas. She worked as a cook for Poulsbo Elementary School for 23 years, retiring in 1968. Survivors include a son, Melvin of Hoquim; two daughters, Lillian Schmidt and June Keefer, both of Seattle; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Her husband, Penrose, preceded her in death on March 26, 1978. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. June 3 at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Wallace Elmer Elmer F. Wallace, 82, of Poulsbo died June 10, 1998, in Poulsbo. He was born Dec. 29, 1915, in Bellefourche, S.D. He attended Wenatchee High School and then went on to study police science at the University of Southern California. On June 5, 1938, he married Enid A. Wallace in Wenatchee. Mr. Wallace was a police officer for 30 years in Pasadena, Calif. He also taught at the Police Academy in Los Angeles. Survivors include one son, James of Upland, Calif.; one daughter, Margie Marinelli of Kingston; one brother, Norman of Wenatchee; and three granddaughters. A service will be at 1 p.m., June 15, at Cabot and Sons Funeral Home, 97 Chestnut, Pasadena, CA 91103. Local arrangements are by The Stone Chapel, Poulsbo Mortuary. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 3101 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97201.
Walls Michael Michael Everette Walls, 38, of Bremerton died April 23, 1998, at his home. He was born Nov. 7, 1959, in Poteau, Okla. He was a high school graduate. On Aug. 22, 1981, he married Kimberly Jean LaVelle in Honolulu. Mr. Walls served in the Navy from 1978 to 1998, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Cassie and Suzanne, both of Bremerton; three brothers, Patrick of Yuma, Ariz., Kelly and Steven, both of Craig, Colo.; three sisters, Rene Bowzer of Yuma, Ariz., Cassandra Cooper and Angela Johnson, both of Howe, Okla.; his parents, Sammi Walls of Craig, Colo., Donald White of Howe, Okla., and Steven Walls of Bremerton; and his grandparents, Hank and Vivian Pulley of Golden Valley, Ariz., and Lyle Walls of Everett. Services will be at 1 p.m. April 29, at Mountain View Cemetery in Poulsbo. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home.
Walpole Delbert Delbert "Del" H. Walpole, 73, of Shelton died April 8, 1998, at his home. He was born Jan. 13, 1925, in Napa, Calif. He attended Bob Jones College in Tennessee for almost four years, Eastern Oregon College of Education in LaGrande, Ore. from 1947 to 1949, and the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va. in 1975. On June 2, 1947, he married Frances Rice Walpole in Ozone, Tenn. Mr. Walpole served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946, and in the Airforce Reserve from 1951 to 1971. He also worked as a sheriff for many years. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Flint of Bremerton, John of Portland, Ore., and Brooks of Gig Harbor; one brother, Marvin of Santa Barbara, Calif.; two sisters, Emma of Woodburn, Ore. and Carroll Cole of McMinnville, Ore.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. April 18, at Northside Baptist Church, E. 50 Island Lake Rd. in Shelton. Arrangements are under the direction of McComb Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Northside Baptist Church, E. 50 Island Lake Rd., Shelton, WA 98584.
Walton Gladys Gladys Elizabeth Walton, 95, of Seabeck died April 27, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 3, 1903, in Dayton. On Dec. 7, 1922, she married Herbert R. Walton. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Shirley Walton; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. April 30, at Crosby Chapel, 16404 Church Road off of Seabeck-Holly Road. Memorials may be made to Crosby Chapel, P.O. Box 218, Seabeck, WA 98380.
Webster June June L. Webster, 75, of Indianola died March 10, 1998, at Bremerton Convalescent Center. She was born March 7, 1923, in Kaukauna, Wis. In 1968, she married Lawrence Webster of Suquamish. Mrs. Webster worked as a nurse's aide for many years in Kitsap County. She later went to work for Grisley Fiberglass on Bainbridge Island, where she made Fenwick fishing rods. She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Gast of Portland, Ore., and Sandra Gast of Olympia; three stepdaughters, Lorna Hill of Seattle, Cecelia Hawk of Suquamish, and Marilyn Wandrey of Spanaway; three stepsons, Dennis of Kelso, Charles of Kenai, Alaska, and Carey of Montana; two brothers, Wilber Mohr of Ixonia, Wis., and Donald Mohr of Suquamish; and one sister, Sharon Jansen of Kaukauna, Wis. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1991. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and March 16 at Poulsbo Mortuary, Stone Chapel at Cherry Grove Memorial Park. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. March 17, at Poulsbo Mortuary. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Community Partnership Fund in care of North Kitsap Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 41, Kingston, WA 98346.
Wells Florence Florence Loretta Wells, 75, of Bremerton died March 15, 1998, at Oyster Bay Care Center. She was born July 4, 1922, in Charles City, Ind. Survivors include two sons, Roger Heinselman of Bremerton and Dale Heinselman of Washington; eight sisters, Edith Wiedner of Illinois, Myrtle Albrech of Green, Ind., Violet Dlasson, Frieda Hart, Arlene Carr, and Dorothy Logan, all four of Charles City, Ind., Clara Parker of Olympia, and Elsie Conway of Green, Ind.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. March 19. Services will be at 11 a.m. March 20. Both will be held at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home.
West Dorlita Dorlita M. West, 62, of Port Ludlow died April 3, 1998, at Swedish Medical Center. She was born March 20, 1936, in Tehachapi, Calif. Survivors include her husband, Herbert W. West; three sons, Arthur Spooner, David Spooner and Timothy Hall; two daughters, Deborah Hoit and Kimberli Shaw; her father, Marshall Nash Sr.; one brother, Marshall Nash Jr.; and a sister, Delia Nash. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 7 and 10 a.m. to noon April 8 at Stone Chapel, 22272 Foss Road NE, Poulsbo. Memorial service will be 1 p.m. April 8 at North Kitsap Baptist Church.
West Elizabeth Elizabeth A. West, 54, of Port Orchard died April 15, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 14, 1943, in Bremerton. She graduated from Klamath Falls High School in Oregon in 1962. On June 17, 1962, she married James W. West in Klamath Falls, Ore. Survivors include her husband; one son, Richard A. of Port Orchard; two daughters, Debra and Barbara, both of Port Orchard; one brother, Dan Merrial of Oklahoma; and one sister, Mary Smith of Washington. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. April 24 at Fracia Cemetery in Port Orchard. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel.
Wicklund Margery Margery Wicklund, 90, of Hansville died June 12, 1998. She was born April 11, 1908, in Yelm. On April 11, 1931, she married Arvid B. Wicklund in Seattle. Survivors include a daughter, Joan Whitworth of Hansville; two brothers, Edward Loidhamer of Juneau, Alaska, and Joe Loidhamer of Jovita, Wash.; two sisters, Julia Hegnes of Sequim and Cecilia Landaker of Auburn; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. June 27 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity.
Wieseke Elsie Elsie Wieseke, 80, of Bremerton died April 22, 1998, at Bremerton Convalescent Center. She was born Feb. 14, 1918, in Rugby, N.D. In 1941, she married Ed Wieseke in Rugby, N.D. Mrs. Wieseke worked as an elementary school teacher for many years. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Donelson of Bremerton and her brother, Milo Knudson of Renton. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. April 24. Services will be at 10 a.m. April 25. Both will be held at Miller Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association and Alzheimers Foundation.
Wikoff Charlotte Charlotte Louise "DeBroeck" Wikoff, 63, of Bremerton died June 9, 1998, in Bremerton. She was born March 16, 1935, in Bremerton. She graduated from North Kitsap High School in 1952. On Jan. 20, 1979, she married Joseph F. Wikoff Sr. in Belfair. Mrs. Wikoff went to work for U S West after graduation from high school and retired in 1986. Survivors include her husband; one son, Joe of Gig Harbor; two daughters, Sandra Lay and Rhonda Dato, both of Port Orchard; one brother, Charles L. DeBroeck Jr. of Poulsbo; one sister, Angela M. Manning of Bremerton; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A service will be at noon, June 13, at Island lake Cemetery in Poulsbo. Arrangements are by Stone Chapel at Cherry Grove. Memorials may be made to Sylvan Way Baptist Church, 900 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA 98310.
Wilcke Rita Rita Wilcke, 85, of Port Orchard died May 23, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was born March 10, 1913, in Seattle. Ms. Wilcke worked as a shipping clerk. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. June 9, at Sunset Lane Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist at Rill Chapel.
Wilcox Oscar Oscar "Willie" Wilcox Jr., 67, of Port Orchard died April 28, 1998, in Bremerton. He was born July 12, 1930, in Kinder, La. On Dec. 6, 1997, he married Diann Wilcox in Bremerton. Mr. Wilcox served in the Navy from 1951 until his retirement in 1972, working as an aircraft mechanic. He is survived by his wife. There will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 718 Lebo Boulevard, Bremerton, WA 98310.
Wilder Allen Allen Scott Wilder, 51, of Port Orchard died March 9, 1998, at Belmont Terrace in Bremerton. He was born Oct. 5, 1946, in Agawam, Mass. On Nov. 10, 1967, he married his wife, Nancy, in Seattle. Mr. Wilder served in the Navy for 23 years, until retiring. He later worked at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for 18 years. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Phyllis and Patricia; his parents, Joyce and Alex Grygiel; three brothers, Steve Wilder, Gary Blews, and Kenneth Blews; and two sisters, Beth Chism and Jean Gagnon. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. March 28 at Port Orchard United Methodist Church, 725 Kitsap Street.
Williams Jeanne M. "Jeanne" Williams, 91, of Port Orchard died April 3, 1998, at her home. She was born May 26, 1906, in Vancouver, B.C. On June 10, 1925, she married Albert O. "Papa" Williams in Vancouver, B.C. Survivors include two sons, Donald E. of Port Orchard and Ronald A. of San Francisco; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. There will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association, 120 Northgate Plaza Suite 316, Seattle, WA 98125.
Williams Raymond Raymond E. Williams, 66, of Bremerton died April 6, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born July 14, 1931, in Anselmo, Neb. Mr. Williams served in the Army for 20 years before retiring in 1970. He later worked as a cook in the food service industry. Survivors include one son, Brian of Everett; two daughters, Nancy of Bremerton and Connie of Everett; three brothers, William "Jack" of Greeley, Colo., Oscar of Cypress, Calif., and Ronnie of Greeley, Colo.; two sisters, Margaret Dickinson of Greeley, Colo., and Eva Jean Sheets of Kersey, Colo.; and two grandsons. Services will be at 2 p.m. April 17, at the Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Neb. Local arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Williams Win Win F. Williams, 89, of Port Hadlock died June 14, 1998, in Quilcene. He was born January 17, 1909 in Chimacum. He attended the University of Puget Sound. Mr. Williams was an electrician for 40 years and retired from the Crown Zellerbach mill in Port Townsend. On October 29, 1933, he married Edna B. Nelson in Chimacum. Survivors include his son, Robert of Port Hadlock; three daughters, Carol Moulton of Magic, Idaho, Donna Love of McKenna and Annie (Barbara) Skipper of Issaquah; and seven grandchildren. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. June 20 at Kosec Funeral Home, with burial at Greenwood Cemetery in Chimacum. Donations may be made to the Jefferson Fire District No. 1, P.O. Box 537, Chimacum, WA 98325, or the Jefferson County Historical Society, 210 Madison St., Port Townsend, WA 98368.
Wilshire Roy Roy Albin Wilshire, 85, of Bremerton died May 25, 1998, at Bremerton Convalescent Center. He was born March 7, 1913, in Galton, Colo. He graduated from Sumner High School in 1930. Mr. Wilshire served in the Navy from 1934 to 1944. Later, he worked at Keyport, retiring in 1963. Survivors include his wife, Rosella; one daughter, Kay Larson of Bremerton; one sister, Eva Kumschak of Tacoma; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. May 29 at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1124 Columbia St., Seattle, WA 98104.
Wilson Bartley Bartley Samuel Wilson, 80, of Silverdale died May 1, 1998, at Port Orchard Care Center. He was born July 31, 1917, in Adair, Okla. He received his bachelor's degree in agriculture from Oregon State University in 1959. On May 18, 1943, he married Bess J. Wilson in Bremerton. Mr. Wilson served in the Navy for 30 years, retiring in 1970. He is survived by his wife; three sons, Bartley of Portland, Ore., Walter of Longview and Jeffrey of Silverdale; two sisters, Marie Fraizer of Adair, Okla., and Elva Quinn of Pryor, Okla.; and two grandchildren. There will be no services. There will be a burial at sea. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Association, Division of Neurology, RG-27, 1959 Pacific Street, Seattle WA 98195.
Wilson Eva Eva Margaret Wilson, 65, of Bremerton died April 7, 1998, at her home. She was born Dec. 14, 1932, in Edinburgh, Scotland. She was born, raised and educated in Scotland. She came to the U.S. in 1956 and to Kitsap County in 1968. Mrs. Wilson worked as a payroll clerk for the Central Kitsap School District for many years. Survivors include two sons, Matthew of Poulsbo and Mark of Tacoma; and two brothers, Gerald and Frankie Yarwood of Scotland. A gathering for family and friends will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Jennie Wright Building, 9210 Silverdale Way NW. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Wilson Raymond Raymond E. Wilson, 91, of Poulsbo died May 22, 1998, at Martha and Mary Nursing Home. He was born July 13, 1906, in Richland, Ore. Mr. Wilson worked as a welder at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Survivors include one son, Phil of Bremerton; one daughter, Paula Sather of Quilcene; one brother, Virgil of Park City, Utah; one sister, Florence Jennings of Centralia; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be at 2 p.m. May 28 at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Alzheimer's Association and to dementia associations.
Winkel John John Charles Winkel, 44, of Bremerton died April 21, 1998, at his home. He was born Sept. 11, 1953, in Bremerton. He received his high school GED. Mr. Winkel worked as a salesman for an automotive parts store. Survivors include one daughter, Shawna Rosebrook of Lakewood; one sister, Mary Winkel-Stevens of Albuquerque, N.M.; and his mother, Leah L. Winkel of Bremerton. At the family's request, there will be no services. Arrangements are by Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Head Injury Hotline, (206) 329-1371, c/o Constance Miller, P.O. Box 84151, Seattle, WA 98124, or to the Brain Injury Association (formerly National Head Injury Foundation), (800) 444-6443, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue NW #100, Washington, D.C. 20036-1904.
Winkel John John Charles Winkel, 44, of Bremerton died April 21, 1998, at his home. He was born Sept. 11, 1953, in Bremerton. He received his high school GED. Mr. Winkel worked as a salesman for an automotive parts store. Survivors include one daughter, Shawna Rosebrook of Lakewood; one sister, Mary Winkel-Stevens of Albuquerque, N.M.; and his mother, Leah L. Winkel of Bremerton. At the family's request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Head Injury Hotline, (206) 329-1371, c/o Constance Miller, P.O. Box 84151, Seattle, WA 98124, or to the Brain Injury Association (formerly National Head Injury Foundation), (800) 444-6443, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue NW #100, Washington, D.C. 20036-1904.
Wolfer Wilbur Wilbur Howard Wolfer, 82, of Silverdale died May 21, 1998, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born May 5, 1916, in Hollis, Ill. He attended South Kitsap schools and graduated in 1934. He also attended Bremerton Business College. In 1963, he married Thelma Wolfer. Mr. Wolfer served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. Later, he was an owner/broker of Wolfer Insurance of Silverdale, retiring in 1977. Survivors include his wife; one stepson, James Petersen of Ellensburg; one stepdaughter, Janet Berry of Bremerton; his brother, George of Grapeview; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. May 26, at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home with reception following. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Wolff Edmund Edmund Wolff, 87, of Bremerton died May 23, 1998, in Bremerton. He was born Dec. 13, 1910, in Seattle. Mr. Wolff worked for Boeing for 37 years in the tool grinding department. In 1952, he started Wolff's Specialized Tool Grinding Service and continued to operate it until his death. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Gertrude; one daughter, Julie Wilkinson of Bremerton; one son, Rolf of Kennewick; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. June 2, at the Unity Church of Bremerton at 1712 Trenton Avenue. Memorials may be made to Hospice Group Health of Bremerton.
Wood David David C. Wood, 56, of Jacksonville, Fla., died May 18, 1998, off the coast of Cuba. He was born Feb. 23, 1942, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He attended West High School in Bremerton. Mr. Wood served in the Air Force from 1959 to 1982, retiring as a master sergeant. He later worked as an E.O.D. specialist/recruiter for the U.S. Government in Jacksonville, Fla. He is survived by his companion, Rosalee Gibson; two sons, Kevin of Bainbridge Island and Brian of Seattle; two brothers, Roger of Mercer Island and Lary of Kent; one sister, Patty Beals of Boulder, Colo.; and three grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 p.m. May 31, at Bremerton Yacht Club. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity.
Woods L.C. L.C. Woods, 69, of Retsil died March 14, 1998, in Seattle. He was born June 27, 1928, in Braggs, Okla. Mr. Woods served in the Navy for 20 years. He retired in 1966. He is survived by his son, Larry Campbell of Bremerton. Services will be at 1 p.m. March 23 at Miller-Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home.
Woodward Donald Donald B. Woodward, 72, of Suquamish died March 13, 1998, at Northwoods Lodge in Silverdale. He was born Dec. 10, 1925, in Newton, Mass. He graduated from Dalhousie College in Halifax, Nova Scotia with a degree in engineering. On Aug. 20, 1948, he married Barbara Finn in Newton. Mr. Woodward worked for The Boeing Co. for 36 years in Seattle and Lancaster, Calif. Survivors include his wife; a son, Dana of Fresno, Calif.; two daughters, Dawn Pickens of Bremerton and Donna Hodge of Kennewick; a brother, Stanley of Ashland, Mass.; a sister, Joan Woodward of W. Grove, Pa.; and six grandchildren. Memorial services are pending at St. Peters Catholic Church in Suquamish. Arrangements are under the direction of Stone Chapel at Cherry Grove Memorial Park in Poulsbo.
Wright Theodore D. Theodore "Ted" Wright, 72, of Port Orchard died March 16, 1998, in Port Orchard. He was born May 27, 1925, in Ellensburg. On June 24, 1945, he married Bonnie West in Bremerton. Mr. Wright was a mortician for 25 years, the last seven in Port Orchard. He was appointed the Kitsap County Auditor and remained in that position for 10 years. He was elected to the position of Kitsap County Coroner, serving for six years. Concurrently, he was manager of the Kitsap County Public Utility District No. 1, retiring in 1990. Survivors include his wife; one son, Dennis of Seattle; one daughter, Dee Campbell of Port Orchard; one brother, Al of Bremerton; one sister, Jeri Rislove of Salem, Ore.; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. March 19, at Port Orchard Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to Children's Hospital (Ann Wilson Guild) or to the American Lung Association.
Yost Elinor Elinor Leslie Yost, 90, of Bainbridge Island died March 9, 1998, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. She was born Sept. 24, 1907, in Tacoma. She attended Lincoln High School and graduated from Virginia Mason Nursing School in Seattle in 1927. Mrs. Yost served in the Navy Nursing Corps from 1941 to 1945. Later, she worked as a registered nurse for 71 years. On April 30, 1946, she married John E. Yost in Cashmere. Survivors include one son, Jerry of Bellevue; two daughters, Debbie Chavanu of Maple Valley and Stephanee of Bainbridge Island; one sister, Jean Leslie of Sabastopol, Calif.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. March 31 at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church on Bainbridge Island with a reception following at the American Legion Hall on Bainbridge Island. Memorials may be made to Kitsap Humane Society or to the Women in Military Service of America (W.I.M.S.A.) Memorial Foundation, Dept. 560, Washington, D.C., 20042-0560.
Youderian Rosaleen Rosaleen K. Youderian, 78, of Poulsbo died April 6, 1998, in Bremerton. She was born Sept. 1, 1919, in Stockport, Cheshire County, England. On July 31, 1943, she married Loren Youderian in Stockport, England. Mrs. Youderian was a shorthand typist during World War II. She later taught catechism at St. Peter's parish in Suquamish. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Robert of Seattle, Loren Jr. of Zillah and Brian of Poulsbo; one daughter, Patricia of Indian, Alaska; one sister, Eileen Bradbury of Runcorn, England; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Poulsbo Mortuary, The Stone Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. April 13 at St. Olaf's Catholic Church, 18943 Caldart St., Poulsbo, with a reception following at 11 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Poulsbo Mortuary, The Stone Chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 718 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton, WA 98310.
Zetzsche Edmond Edmond William Zetzsche, 26, a lifetime resident of the Bremerton/Port Orchard area, died May 20, 1998. He was born Sept. 13, 1971, in Bremerton. He graduated from South Kitsap High School. Mr. Zetzsche was a home electronics assistant manager at the Fred Meyer complex on Wheaton Way. Survivors include his parents, Jerome and Carol of Port Orchard; a brother, Joseph of Astoria, Ore.; a grandfather, William Denaux of California; a grandmother, Barbara Wehr of Packwood; and a special friend, Danielle Ponting. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. on May 22 at Haven of Rest Funeral Home, Gig Harbor.

 

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