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Neal James Scott
Mar 15, 2016
Neal was so many things to so many people—brother, son, friend, big bird, gamer, gear head—above all, a sensitive and gentle soul who won many friends with his kindness. Neal loved boating and snowmobiling with his dad and brother, summer trips to Silverwood Theme Park with his mom and stepdad. His hobbies included working on his truck, camping, motorcycle riding,...
Catherine June Espy
Mar 15, 2016
Catherine “Cathy” June Espy, 59, passed away peacefully at home on 3/15/2016, after a long and valiant struggle with COPD. She was attended by loving family and close friends. Cathy was born in Martinez, California, to Joy Anna Griffin and Carl Greshiam. She grew up in the Port Orchard area, attended SK schools and graduated in 1975 from South Kitsap...
Frank Albert Baillie, Jr.
Mar 14, 2016
Port Orchard, WA resident for 43 years, Lt. Frank A. Baillie Jr. (Ret.), passed away on March 14, 2016. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley (Lundy) and his son Bill. He was survived by his sons, Bruce Baillie and Mark Baillie, daughter Jennie Johnstone, 7 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. A Navy weatherman for 27 years...
Michelle Marie Gullickson
Mar 10, 2016
Michelle’s early years were rough, but when she was 10 she and Renee’ became part of the Palmer Hanson family in Bremerton. Now, a real family including big brothers John and Jerry and fun cousins, aunts and uncles. A new beginning; dreams from ballet to the Beatles. Mom, Lauralee, took her to see both Rudolf Nureyev, and later, the Beatles...
Ronnie L. Deatherage
Mar 9, 2016
Ronnie L. Deatherage, 72, of Port Orchard passed away at Franciscan Hospice in University Place on March 9, 2016. He was born in October 23, 1943 in Eminence, MO to Lonnie and Ruth Williams Deatherage. Ronnie and his mother moved to Clinton, IA in 1958. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1961. In January 1965, Ronnie entered the United...
Joseph Buhl Firman
Mar 3, 2016
Joseph Buhl Firman, 53, passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 3, 2016 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. He was born November 23, 1962 in Omaha, Nebraska to Donald & Karen (Buhl) Firman. He graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1981. He married Jean Macabitas on February 3, 1987 and raised four beautiful children. A graduate...
Mary Louise Grevstad
Mar 3, 2016
Mary Louise Grevstad passed away on March 3, 2016 in Gig Harbor, Washington. She was 95 years old. Mary was preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and husband of 75 years John Anton Grevstad, parents Louis and Antonia Reeland, brother William A. Reeland, daughter-in-law Judy Grevstad and granddaughter Julie Grevstad. Mary is survived by her sons Larry Lewis...
Joshua James Jackson
Mar 2, 2016
Joshua James Jackson was born October 27, 1990 in Bellevue, Washington. Josh graduated from Insight Academy in 2009 and then followed his passion for cooking by attaining his culinary arts degree from Bates Technical College. Josh loved working on cars with his dad and was a talented musician who played several instruments. Josh sadly left us for heaven on March...
Auguste Wright
Mar 2, 2016
Auguste W Helga Wright was welcomed into heaven on March 2 2016/. She was born on October 23, 1923 in Frankfurt Germany to Wilhem and Emma Elizabeth Gruber. She served in the Air Force and worked at the newspaper in Frankfurt. She met Warren Wright while he was vacationing, they were married 3 months later. Helga came to America with...
Sherlee L. Locker
Feb 28, 2016
SherLee Lorraine (Riggin) Locker was born January 15th, 1930 in Port Norris, NJ to Walter and Lillian Riggin. Because her father trained in Ft. Sheridan and Ft. Lee and served in WWI in Lorraine, France, her parents chose to commemorate all that as a name difficult to get folks to say just the way she liked it. Those of us...
Shirley Mclauchlan
Feb 26, 2016
Shirley Lorraine McLauchlan was born on Jan. 10, 1932 in Los Angeles, CA. She graduated from North Hollywood High School where she met and subsequently married her high school sweetheart, Jack McLauchlan on August 19, 1950. In 1957 Jack and Shirley moved to the Seattle area with their 3 young children, Lenora, Jack, and Linda and Jack obtained employment with...
Thomas Robert Ellingboe
Feb 26, 2016
Thomas (Tom) Robert Ellingboe, 80, a long time Port Orchard resident, passed from this earth and into his savior’s arms on Friday, February 26th, 2016 at Saint Joseph Hospital, Tacoma, Washington. A tribute to life service will be held for Tom at Grace Bible Church in Port Orchard on Saturday March 12th, at 2:00 pm, with a reception to follow...
Peggy Louise Hansen
Feb 26, 2016
Celebrating the life of “Peggy” Margaret Louise Hansen Peggy was so many things to so many people. A Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Grand & Great-Grandmother, Friend & Child of God. She was born on 9/22/1921, the second of 5 children to Lloyd and Ada Milner in Wenatchee, Washington. Her first home was living among the apple orchards in Palisades, Washington....
Gladys Martinez
Feb 25, 2016
Gladys was born January 9, 1935 Callista County, Kentucky to Luther and Mary (Gibbs) Rice, Sr. She was the 5th child of 9. Gladys was the quintessential mom and grandma who loved her family and being around family events. She was very full of life and had the ability to turn things into much more fun than what they started...
Patricia Traylor
Feb 24, 2016
Patricia N. Traylor was born on November 19, 1941 to James Alfred Nelson and Elain Frances Nelson in Syracuse, New York. They then moved to Ft. Myers Florida where Patricia Traylor pursued her degree in nursing from the University of Miami where she met her husband Burl Traylor Jr. They were then married on February 27, 1965 and moved to...
Carol Mae Lagerstedt
Feb 24, 2016
Words that describe her life: Fantastic, loving, caring, opened hearted, fun person Favorite stories of her life: Phil and carol road the last wagon train thru the town of Malta Montana Some Significant Accomplishments: Quit smoking 30 years ago by attending a smoking school One of our fondest memories: her dad playing the violin, loved the ocean and going to...
Maria & William Mcdonald
Feb 23, 2016
William and Maria McDonald, longtime residents of Port Orchard, WA, passed away together on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016 at the ages of 70 and 65, respectively. They are survived by their five children, Gwendalyn (Mark) Papenhausen, William McDonald, Anjanette (Paul) Reed, Eric McDonald, Jennifer (Bill) Collins; and their 14 grandchildren, Bobby, Taylor, Caleb, Kylei, Haley, Emma, Drew, Ethan, Alyssa, Ava,...
Ryan Steven Bowker
Feb 22, 2016
Color-White Song – Ezio’s Family Family Activity – Vacations at the beach Driven search for Peace Loved College, hated Drama Cub Scout Arrow if Light recipient UKO Karate – purple belt Made short films with Colby Small Talent shows in Middle School (Sang “the show must go on”) Plays – Zombie Apocalypse, Clumsy Custard Horror show, played Swashbuck val paraiso...
Leslie Paul Gunter
Feb 22, 2016
Leslie “Paul” Gunter, 62, died February 22, 2016 at his home in Olalla, WA. Paul was born May 14, 1953 in Dallas, Texas to Billy and Audra (Blackburn) Gunter. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Planner/Estimator from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, WA. He was a hard worker and loved to provide for his family....
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