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Dorothy Moore
Jun 4, 2003
Dorothy Miller Moore died June 4, 2003 at her Port Orchard, Washington residence. She was 82.She was born February 23, 1921 in Haddock, Georgia to Jessie Alonzo and Leone (Barns) Miller.Dorothy married John Willie Moore May 25, 1945.She graduated from high school in Augusta, Georgia in 1936; and, attended business college in Augusta, Georgia.Dorothy was employed as a school secretary...
Clarence Nelson,
May 31, 2003
Clarence "Sandy" Nelson, Jr. died at his Port Orchard, Washington residence May 31, 2003. He was 60.He was born March 28, 1943 in Seattle, Washington to Clarence Nelson, Sr. and Audrey (Bruce) Nelson.Clarence married Janet (Merrit) Nelson August 19, 1983 in Tacoma, Washington.He worked as a Steamfitter and Pipefitter with various companys in Washington for over thirty years."Sandy" enjoyed bowling...
Michael Watkins
May 31, 2003
Michael L. Watkins died May 31, 2003 at his Suquamish, Washington residence. He was 45.He was born in Torrance, California October 21, 1957 to Clifford Eugene Watkins and Sandra Ann (Pittman) Capuano.He was a contractor in the construction field in Washington.He loved music, art, surfing, beach and ocean and scateboarding.Michael was a Christian.Michael is survived by his father - Clifford...
Carol Oyler
May 29, 2003
Carol Oyler died May 29, 2003 at her Belfair, Washington residence. She was 55.Carol was born August 13, 1947 in Stockton, California to Cecil and June (Thomas) Oswalt.She married William Oyler in Carson City, Nevada in 1965. William is surviving at the family home in Belfair, Washington.She is survived by sons - Tony Oyler of Tahuya, Washington, Tim Oyler of...
Rockie Rogers
May 22, 2003
Rockie R. Rogers, 41, of Port Orchard, Wa died May 22, 2003 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Wa. He was born August 12, 1961 in Seattle.He worked in construction. He loved being outdoors, treasure hunting, animals & seafood. Survivors include his Parents-Harriet & Harold Webber of Port Orchard; a daughter- Tamara of Oregon; 2 brothers- Mike Rogers of Suquamish;...
Russell Vanchiere
May 22, 2003
Russell Perry Vanchiere, 45, of Port Orchard, WA, died May 22, 2003, at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle after a brief battle with lung cancer.Russell was born November 29, 1957, in Baton Rouge, LA, to Charles and Janell (Fenton) Vanchiere. He married Michelle (Lougheed) Vanchiere on November 5, 1981, in Nevada.Russell served in the United States Army...
Helen Stockton
May 19, 2003
Helen Marie Stockton, 94 of New Plymouth, Idaho died Monday, May 19, 2003 in Port Orchard, Washington. Helen was born on May 31, 1908 in Albion, Nebraska to Clyde and Eva (Boor) Wilson. At the age of fourteen she moved with her family to Fruitland, Idaho where she completed her high school education.Helen married Richard E. Stockton of New Plymouth,...
John Nobriga
May 16, 2003
John Nobriga, 85, of Port Orchard, Washington, died May 16, 2003 at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton, Washington. He was born on February 23, 1918 in Waihee, Maui, Hawaii to Anton and Eulalia (Cordeira) Nobriga. He attended High School at St. Anthony's in Wauluku, Maui. Mr. Nobriga married Agnes E. Ornellas in Paia, Maui on June 12, 1948. She preceeded...
Norman Armstrong
May 15, 2003
Norman W. Armstrong died May 15, 2003. He was 55.He was born June 12, 1947 in Aberdeen, Washington.He married Cynthia (Dahlman) Armstrong.Norman served in the U.S. Marine Corp from March 1976 - April 1978. He attained rank of Lance Corporal.He also worked in road construction for 35 years.He enjoyed hunting, fishing, rock collecting, surfing, bike riding, martial arts and motorcycle...
Shirley Wick
May 15, 2003
Shirley Ann Wick, age 75, died May 15, 2003 in Seattle, WA. She was born February 8, 1928 in Webster City, IA to James and Anna (Lubbers) Slocum.Shirley graduated from East High School in Des Moines, IA in 1947. She married Lloyd Dean Wick on Jan. 1, 1953 in Des Moines, IA. Mrs. Wick was a homemaker. She enjoyed music,...
Thomas Butler
May 15, 2003
Thomas F. Butler died May 15, 3003 at Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma, Washington. He was 68.He was born January 13, 1935 in Augusta, Kansas to Lewis I. and Vivian F. (Cook) Butler.He married Alice J. (Gladen) Butler December 16, 1957 in Longbeach, California.He graduated from Augusta High School in Augusta, Kansas in 1953. He also attended Wichita University in...
Lorilee Smith
May 13, 2003
Lorilee Smith passed away peacefully in her Port Orchard, WA home surrounded by family on May 13, 2003 at age 74 following a courageous 18 month battle with cancer.She was born to Robert and Louise Peet of Lake Lotawana, MO on May 11th, 1929, the youngest of the three Peet sisters. She graduated high school from Barstow School in Kansas...
Julie Ross
May 12, 2003
Julie A. Ross, 63, of Port Orchard died May 12, 2003, at her home.She was born July 30, 1939 in Duluth, Minn., to George and Norma Johnson. She graduated from Central High School in Duluth in 1957. She married Richard Ross on Feb. 15, 1958. They were later divorced.She worked as a secretary for civil service for 20 years, retiring...
James Cross
May 12, 2003
James S. "Jim" Cross, 49, of Ocean Shores, Washington died May 12, 2003 at his home. He was born on August 15, 1953 in Schenectady, New York to Sherman & Marion (Carey) Cross. He attended South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard, Washington, graduating in 1971. Mr. Cross was a Sergeant E5 in the US Marines from 1971-1978. He went...
Evelyn Sherk
May 11, 2003
Evelyn Sherk died May 11, 2003 at the Port Orchard Care Center in Port Orchard, Washington. She was 82.She was born July 6, 1920 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania to John and Della (Heller) Gerlach.Evelyn graduated from Lebanon High School in Lebanon, Pennsylvania in 1937.She was a teacher's aide, cook, secretary and tutor with South Kitsap School District.Evelyn was a member of...
Eileen Tolen
May 11, 2003
Eileen M. Tolen died May 11, 2003 at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton, Washington. She was 69.She was born March 17, 1934 in Los Angeles, California to Jerry and Bella (Wilderman) Gordon.Eileen married Wiley F. Tolen November 21, 1956 in Las Vegas, Nevada.She graduated from Venice High School in Venice, California.Eileen was a homemaker.She was a member of A.G. Allen...
Gertrude Barter
May 7, 2003
Gertrude Barter died May 7, 2003 at Ridigemont Terrace Nursing Home in Port Orchard, Washington. She was 97.She was born to Walter and Mildred (Belt) Clark April 17, 1906 in Boise, Idaho.She married Clyde Barter in Wenatchee, Washington on October 21, 1933.Gertrude was a homemaker and seamstress.She was a member of the First Lutheran Church.Gertrude is survived by her niece,...
Joseph Rudd
May 7, 2003
Joseph H. Rudd died at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton, Washington May 7, 2003. He was 80.He was born in St. Anthony, Idaho June 25, 1922 to Joseph H. and Harriett Virginia (Bean) Rudd.He graduated from St. Anthony High School in St. Anthony, Idaho in 1940.He graduated from the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon in 1950.Joseph married Frances G....
Patricia Denend
May 7, 2003
Patricia A. Denend died of cancer at the family residence in Bremerton, Washington May 7, 2003. She was 55.She was born to Joseph and Angela (Lenart) Olinski May 4, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois.Patricia married Robert Denend February 14, 1988 in Las Vegas, Nevada.She graduated from Gila Bend High School in Gila Bend, Arizona in 1966.She was the former secretary with...
Patrick Gluba
May 6, 2003
Patrick Jimmy Gluba died May 6, 2003 at his Port Orchard, Washington residence. He was 59.He was born in Bremerton, Washington September 3, 1943 to August J. and Kate (Demianiw) Gluba.He graduated from South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard, Washington in 1961.He successfully completed an apprenticeship at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard - Bremerton, Washington in 1966.Patrick married Judith C....
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