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Leona Arlene Peterson
Sep 18, 2016
Leona Arlene Peterson, 97, was born in Orfordville, WI in 1919. She became the much- loved wife of Clayton Peterson in 1940. They moved to Washington in 1960 and had two daughters. During her life she traveled worldwide, enjoyed good friends, and laughter. She is survived by daughter Barbara (Jimmy) Vickers of Newnan, Georgia; grandchildren Daphne Hill & Jimmy, Emily...
Roger G. Kingston
Sep 16, 2016
Roger passed away at home on September 16th due to complications of diabetes. He is survived by his father Wayne Kingston(Eva) of Washington/Texas, sister Dawn Kingston of Bremerton, daughter Staci Smythe of Port Orchard, son Robert Henke(Deirdre) of Port Orchard, son Justin Kingston of Tacoma, son Eric Kingston of Ketchican,daughter Heather Kingston(Matt) of Port Orchard, daughter Amianne Kingston of Port...
Thomas Wesley Sanders
Sep 13, 2016
Tom was a Radar Technician First Class aboard USS SeaRaven SS-196 during World War II and Project Manager WW2END Special Event aboard the USS Missouri. He was an accomplished amateur radio operator (W6QJI) who expertly designed antennas, and he was regional coordinator for the SETI Institute (Search for Extra-terrestrial Intelligence). Tom’s strength inspired others to pursue their highest ambitions. He...
Elizabeth "Betty" Lois Armstrong
Sep 13, 2016
Elizabeth (Betty) Armstrong Born June 18, 1925 – Died September 13, 2016 Betty Armstrong was born in Seattle, WA, the daughter of a first-generation Lappland immigrant mother and NW logger father. She graduated from Broadway High in 1943, continuing her education at the University of Washington. At UW she was a member of the Delta Chi and a pilot in...
James "Jimmy" Arthur Lemon
Sep 9, 2016
James (Jimmy) Arthur Lemon Jr. age 47, passed away Friday September 9th 2016 in Port Orchard, Washington. He was born June 11th 1969 to James and Bonnie Lemmon. He is survived by his mother Bonnie Lemon, his brothers Marty, Jody, and Corey Lemon, his sisters Rhonda and Kristina Lemon, and by his beloved children Ronnie James Lemon and Austin Dean...
Malcolm Leslie Smith
Sep 7, 2016
Malcolm (Hoagy) Leslie Smith, age 67, of Southworth, Washington went peacefully to be with his Savior on September 7, 2016. Hoag was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Port Orchard, WA. He was in his 11th year of Parkinson’s disease and dealt with the advanced stages of Parkinson’s disease for the past several months. Hoagy had been at the...
Jon Thomas Sorenson
Sep 6, 2016
I was the first child born to Carl T and Ruth A Sorenson on June 7, 1936 in Sacred Heart Hospital located in Spokane, Washington. My parents then had a son Vern Daniel and Carleen after me. Vern & I both had scarlet fever at the same time and were in Sacred Heart Hospital. Our Doctor advised the nurse staff...
Frederick Leonard Thompson
Sep 5, 2016
Frederick Leonard Thompson, lived a pretty full life, until health issues started getting in the way. At age 60, only 4 days away from his 61st birthday, Fred passed away suddenly in Bremerton on Sept. 05, 2016. He was born to Joe (Joseph) and Frankie (Francis Stilwell) Thompson on Sept. 09, 1955 here in Bremerton, Washington. Fred lived in Bremerton...
Jennifer Swan Williamson
Sep 4, 2016
Born at Newport Naval Hospital, Jennifer was the daughter of a Navy family. She traveled this country and the world before settling in Washington. She graduated from South Kitsap High School and attended Western Washington University. Jennifer loved teaching and continued courses in child development while she worked in that field, until injuries precluded further employment. Faith in God was...
Melisa Joann Matheson
Sep 1, 2016
Melisa Joann Young Matheson, 44, of Port Orchard, Washington died on September 1, 2016 in Bremerton, Washington. She courageously fought a long and difficult battle with breast cancer for approximately 8 1/2 years that eventually spread to her bones. Melisa was born in Garfield Heights, Ohio to Jo Marie Young on November 29, 1971. Melisa had no greater love in...
Mary A Shinaberger
Aug 28, 2016
Mary Shinaberger passed away peacefully surrounded by family August 28, 2016. Mary (Helvig) Shinaberger is survived by her loving husband Raymond, son Bobby, daughter Lisa, cherished grandson Chantz, sisters, many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and beloved friends. Mary lived a life full of love, imbued with the values of St. Francis of Assisi. The profound prayer of St. Francis mirrored...
Norman William Ingram
Aug 27, 2016
My Father could be a complicated man. He was a very private person but he was a very generous man. I don’t think most people know how generous he was. At some point he began telling me when he would give to someone or something because he wanted to teach us to be generous. He was a father who wanted...
Leslie Charles Harper
Aug 26, 2016
Les Harper was born in Bremerton, WA on June 17, 1949 to Robert Lee Roy & Violette Alice Harper. He loved sports, especially basketball & football. He played basketball on Bremerton City League as young adult. He played center position despite his being short. He coached a boys team later in life. He was in weight lifter's club during high...
Jack Marion Carter
Aug 26, 2016
Life HIstory: Born in Bremerton, WA. May 12, 1941 to Mary Rossi and Melvin Hillman Carter. Siblings: Arlene Bruce, Dean Carter, Jeanne Moore. Lived in Port Orchard for the majority of his life. Spent some years living and working in Portland, Oregon. Graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1959. Jack loved riding his motorcycle with his friends and family....
Charles Rook Atkinson
Aug 10, 2016
Charles Rook Atkinson, Port Orchard, died August 10, 2016 at the age of 85. He was a loving and beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Charlie, called Rook by his family and close friends, is survived by his wife Rosie, Port Orchard , and their six children, Nancy Doyle (Bill), Phyllis Counts (Dennis), Susan Mullins (Alvin), Richard Atkinson,...
Hugh William Sharp Sr
Aug 7, 2016
Taken from his family too soon, Hugh William Sharp, Sr. passed away the early afternoon of August 7, 2016 in Tacoma, Washington, surrounded by family and friends. He was born July 31, 1964 in Bremerton, Washington. Hugh died at the early age of 52. He was a beloved husband and father, known as much for his hard work as he...
Richard Proscott Wollen
Aug 7, 2016
Richard Prescott Wollen, 42 of Belfair wa passed away on August 7th at 430pm. Richard (also known as Rick) was born January 16th 1974 to Christine and Larry Wollen. Rick is survived by his 5 year old son Connor Ash Wollen, his stepdaughters Kaylee and Hannah Richardson. His girlfriend Kimberly Richardson. His mother Christine Wollen, father Larry Wollen and sister...
Ronald Dean Ness
Aug 6, 2016
Ronald Dean Ness was born on May 8, 1948 at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton, Washington to Louise and Ray Ness. Growing up in Port Orchard, Ron attended Orchard Heights Elementary, Marcus Whitman Junior High, and South Kitsap High School where he was a three sport athlete in football, basketball, and track. After graduating in 1966, Ron attended the University...
Donald B Schell
Jul 28, 2016
Donald Schell was born in Hettinger ND on Dec.21,1933 to Valentine and Mabel Schell. He passed away July 28,2016 at the age of 82. As a young man he joined the North Dakota National Guard until July 31,1952 where he then on Jan 16,1952 continued his career in the Army. His military travels would take him to places such as...
Veva L. Janes
Jul 24, 2016
Veva was born April 1, 1925 in Port, Oklahoma. She was the 8th child of Bunny and Dessie Hopkins. She was raised in a farming community and attended school in the small town of Port. In 1943 Veva married Virgle Janes and they set up their first home in Sentinel, Oklahoma. Their first child LaDesa was born there in August...
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