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Ronald Lawrence Heuer
Mar 13, 2015
Ronald Lawrence Heuer, 81, of Port Orchard, WA died on March 13, 2015. He was born on July 23, 1933 in Denver, Colorado to Harry & Beulah Heuer. He served in the Army from 1950 – 56. Ronald worked as an Insurance Agent and in Medical Equipment sales. In 1957 he married Azalya Nichols. They had 3 children, Jennifer Reeve,...
James D. Roper
Mar 12, 2015
The Honorable James D. Roper, (retired) Superior Court Judge of Kitsap County, died March 12, 2015 at Franciscan Hospice Home, University Place, WA. Born in Tacoma he grew up in South Tacoma, graduating from Lincoln High School class of 1949. Initally he worked as a clerk at Longmire, Mt Rainier and McNeil Island Prison, he served in the US Army....
Juliana Poyaoan Valdez
Mar 12, 2015
Juliana Poyaoan Valdez, also known as “Mommy,” was born on January 28th, 1929 in San Carlos Pangasinan, Philippines. She was one of seven children, second to the youngest child. She attended high school at Manila High. Introduced by family friends, Mommy met the love of her life, Hilarion D. Valdez. Together, they embarked on a journey together creating a family...
Lawrence L. Baughn
Mar 9, 2015
Lawrence L. Baughn, 89, formerly of Port Orchard, died March 9, 2015 at Morton General Hospital. Lawrence was born July 2, 1925 in Sweetwater, Texas to Thomas & Vera Baughn. In his early years he enjoyed building and racing midget cars. On August 17, 1946 he married June Rae in Port Orchard. He served his country in the U.S. Navy...
Mary J. Nemmers
Mar 5, 2015
Mary Jacqueline (Jackie) Nemmers was born March 15, 1928 in Louisville, Kentucky to Evelyn Marie Vetter and Henry Paschal Mudd. She was the second of four children. Jackie’s grandfather was a produce dealer in Louisville and Jackie and her family lived with her grandparents during the Great Depression. She fondly recalled her early years in her grandparent’s large Antebellum home...
Wilhelmina Emelia Smith
Mar 5, 2015
Wilhelmina "Hilma" Emelia (Buchmann) Smith; passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord, on March 5, 2015 at St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor, Washington Hilma was born on April 23,1918 in Bluegrass North Dakota, to William and Georgina Buchmann, where she spent her childhood with her sister and four brothers, before moving to Salem, Oregon. She graduated from...
Julia Margaret Reifel
Mar 1, 2015
Julia Barry Reifel, at 89 years of age, passed away of natural causes in Port Orchard, WA on March 1, 2015. She was born in Lakeview, OR on Sept. 30, 1925. Julia grew up on a ranch in Lakeview and attended college at Oregon State College (now Oregon State University) in Corvallis, OR where she met and married “Charlie” Reifel....
Duane Robert Peterson
Feb 25, 2015
Duane Robert Peterson, 85 of Port Orchard, passed peacefully in his home on February 25, 2015. He was born May 16, 1929 In Fargo, ND along with his twin sister, Donna Rae who preceded him in death in 1956. They were the first incubator twins born in ND. His mother, Della Gladys (Nyberg) passed away in 1932. Their father, Kenneth...
Robert Joseph Harnish
Feb 25, 2015
Robert Joseph Harnish, 44, died February 25, 2015 at his Tahuya residence surrounded by family. Robert was born February 12, 1971 in Whittier, California and grew up & attended school in Buena Park. On April 11, 2001 he married Jessica Butler in Silverdale. Robert worked as a mechanic for Advanced Rentals for 17 years. He loved spending time with his...
Joseph Benjamin Fallica
Feb 22, 2015
Joseph Fallica, age 70 years, died on February 22nd, 2015, in Port Orchard, Washington. Joseph Fallica is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Corey & her husband Chris Corey of Renton, Washington; his son, Michael Fallica of Bennington, Nebraska, and his three grandchildren Jessica & Alex Corey, and Rachael Fallica; his brother, Anthony Fallica & his wife Margaret Ann of Pittsburgh,...
Ryan David Despain
Feb 21, 2015
Ryan David Despain passed away on February 21, 2015 in his home in Port Orchard, Washington from a severe stroke. He was 40 years old. Ryan was born on December 13, 1974 in Provo, Utah to Dennis Gardner Despain (deceased) and Sheila Morrison Despain. When Ryan was a child, he was fascinated with trains, real or toy. He became obsessed...
Mickeal Lee Schillereff
Feb 21, 2015
Mickael (Mike) Lee Schillereff (August 15, 1947-February 21, 2015) Mickael (Mike) Lee Schillereff (67) passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 21, 2015. A longtime resident of Port Orchard, WA, the Patriarch of a tight-knit family, Mike was known for his unwavering work ethic, quick-laugh, grounded demeanor and loving heart. The beloved and devoted Husband of over thirty years to Judy...
Samuel Tai Yung Feehan
Feb 20, 2015
Mr. Samuel Tai Yung Feehan passed away peacefully in Franciscan Hospice Care with his wife at his side on February 20th, 2015 in Tacoma, Washington. He was 57. Samuel is survived by his parents, Philip and Frances Joann Feehan of Overland Park, Kansas; his wife Sonya, his children Nathanael, Benjamin (Jessica), Johanna Austin (Paul), and Elisabeth; two grandchildren, Erin and...
Randall Bruce Peterson
Feb 20, 2015
Randall B Peterson, of Port Orchard, WA Born: Feb. 16, 1944 in Seattle Died: Feb 20, 2015 in Seattle with family and friends by his side. Randy is survived by his wife of 45 yrs, Marion; daughter, Jamey; brother, Lary. Preceding him in death was his daughter, Josey; parents, Doris and Howard; brother, Vernon. Randy worked at PSNS, he retired...
Barbara Buckley
Feb 19, 2015
Barbara Buckley, 81, of Allyn, WA passed away peacefully on February 19th, 2015 after a 6 month battle with metastasis melanoma cancer. Barbara was born in Seattle, WA on Feb. 5, 1934 to Florence & Otto Kemmer. She attended Bremerton High School & graduated in 1951. She worked at the Dairy in Bremerton and from 1962 – 1990 worked with...
John Francis Allaway
Feb 18, 2015
John Francis Allaway, born in Salem, Oregon on October 24, 1929 to Francis Gregory and Verna Esther Allaway, left this earthly world to attend a glorious reunion with his Lord and departed loved ones on February 18, 2015. John is survived by his loving wife, Lillian. They were married for 63 years and raised six children together; Steven Ray Allaway,...
David Arlen Stamp
Feb 16, 2015
David Arlen Stamp Place of birth- Brookings, SD Graduated HS from Brookings HS; obtain a BA from City University in Seattle WA His father- Gordon Stamp His mother-Helen Wilaby Family Michael Stamp son Theresa Lightle daughter Mother of his children Barbara Stamp Grandchildren- Nickolas Lightle, Madison Lightle, Brooke Stamp & Emma Stamp Great grandchildren- Eli Lightle and Rylee Lightle Words...
Debra Marie Nopp
Feb 16, 2015
Debra M. Nopp, 58, died at her home in Bremerton, WA on February 16, 2015. She was born August, 2, 1956 in Bremerton. She was preceded in death by her parents Betty and Leo Westermann. She married to Donald E. Nopp on November 12, 1983. Surviving are husband Donald; son Brian (Amanda) and grandson Conrad Nopp; twin sister Darlene (Dean)...
Glenn H Shock
Feb 15, 2015
Glenn Harold Shock, Jr., passed away on February 15, 2015, in Allyn. He will be dearly missed by his wife, two daughters, four granddaughters, two sisters, and a large extended family. Glenn was born on January 29, 1939, to Gladys (Philbin) and Glenn Shock in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The Shocks moved to Bremerton in 1941 after Glenn Sr. was hired at...
Stella Mae Rodal
Feb 14, 2015
Lifelong Port Orchard resident passed peacefully at age 101. Stella enjoyed bowling, photography, dancing, camping, crochet, reading, birdwatching, & Life. Survived by a son Gene Garbarino (Roe) & two grandsons Rodney & Tony Garbarino, a great granddaughter, a great-great grandson & many nieces and nephews. No services per her wishes. Memorial contributions to Hospice of Kitsap County. Many thanks to...
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