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Leonard James Bernardo
Mar 27, 2015
Leonard (Len) Bernardo enjoyed simple pleasures like the laughter at family gatherings, golfing, a game of cribbage, tending to his plants or the satisfaction of a job well done. He passed away on March 27th, 2015 at 84, leaving many fond memories to those whose life he touched. Len was born to James and Josephine Bernardo on July 21st, 1930...
Vida Edythe Lackey
Mar 27, 2015
Ede was the heavenly hostess. She was happiest when she was having a party, mixing and matching her old and new friends with family. Many will remember her love of a slice of pink champagne cake with a glass of champagne, while playing Skipbo. Ede enjoyed cooking and gardening. She loved to bake desserts, and was known for her banana...
James A. Burns
Mar 26, 2015
James Anton Burns, "Jim", died March 26th at age 71. Jim was born in Sonoma, CA. on May 20, 1943 to Alex and Rosa Burns. After graduating from high school he worked at a monument shop and became a stonecutter. He later served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Jim was a planner and estimator at Mare Island Shipyard...
Norma R. Swoboda
Mar 26, 2015
Norma Swoboda looked forward to going to coffee and chatting with her friends; she enjoyed talking and being with people. She passed away March 26, 2015 in Bremerton, WA at 89 years old. Norma Rae Swoboda was born April 28, 1925 in Omaha, NE to Elbert and Gladys Jull. She attended schools in Omaha. She married her childhood sweetheart, Edgar...
Manuel Estoesta Aspuria
Mar 24, 2015
Growing up in Agoo, La Union Philippine's, Manny helped his parents with their vegetable and tobacco fields. Every week he would work all day with his family to harvest and sell them in the local markets. Manny moved to Guam when he was in his early 20's, this is where he met the love of his life Carmelita Antes. After...
Emma E. Lampley
Mar 24, 2015
Emma E Lampley, 88, passed away March 24, 2015 at Franciscan Hospice of Tacoma, WA. She was born April 29, 1926 in Great Falls, Montana. Victor, her husband, was transferred by the Navy to Washington and they remained in Port Orchard, WA for the remainder of their lives. She was the second oldest in the family of twelve children. Surviving...
James Herbert Webster Jr.
Mar 21, 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Jim.Webster. Born in Chattanooga, TN. Jim graduated from Stanwood High School in 1979 and Western Washington University in 1984. After college Jim joined the Army as an Officer, where he flew CH47 Chinook Helicopters. He served active duty two times with the last taking him to...
Arnie Henyan Jr.
Mar 21, 2015
Arnie Henyan August 26, 1944 to March 21, 2015 Arnie passed away March 21 at St Joseph’s Hospital in Tacoma of a massive brain trauma He was born August 26, 1944 in Kearney, Nebraska to Wilbur and Charlotte (Brooks) Henyan He married Laura (Kuligowski) Henyan in Carson City, Nevada on April 2. 1987. He is survived by his wife Laura,...
Donald William Rivers
Mar 20, 2015
Donald William Rivers,84, passed away on March 20, 2015 at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton, Washington. He was born on April 19, 1930 in Emmett, Idaho to William and Gladys Rivers. Donald joined the US Marines in 1949 and served for 4 years. He served in the Korean War and was the recipient of numerous medals for his service. He...
Pearson Charles Hillius
Mar 18, 2015
Pearson Charles Hillius, also known as "Pete", joined his parents Elton, and Stella Hillius, wife Martha Hillius, daughter Viki Perrault, and great granddaughter Sophia Byrd in heaven on March 19th, at the age of 81. Pete was born on August 19th 1933 in Bellingham, WA, to Elton Henry Hillius, and Stella Hillius. He graduated from Bellingham High. He married Martha...
Ralph Chilton
Mar 16, 2015
Ralph (Rusty) Chilton went to heaven on March 16, 2015. He is survived by his children, Edward (Cara), Sunshine (Huey), Heather (Cisco), Joshua (Lindsay), and Christopher (Mandy) and many grand babies and his beloved dogs. He worked for Boeing for over 25 years and loved fishing and drinking beer with his kids and was loved by many. A celebration of...
Shirley Mae Stanton
Mar 16, 2015
Shirley Mae Stanton, 80, of Port Orchard, died March 16, 2015 at St Joseph’s Hospital in Tacoma. Shirley was born March 28, 1934 in Bay City, Michigan to Irving & Anna Earll. In 1951 she married William Stanton in Esty, Michigan. Shirley was a homemaker who enjoyed camping, gardening, arts & crafts and raising her six children. She was also...
Arnold William Strom
Mar 15, 2015
Arnold William Strom, 85, of Belfair, died March 15, 2015 at his residence. Arnold was born December 29, 1929 in Crookston, Minnesota to Melvin & Mildred Strom. He was a Korean War Combat Veteran in the U.S. Marine Corp. On May 12, 1960 he married Sylvia Elaine Ingebretson in Seattle. Arnold worked in concrete construction and was in business with...
Ann Thetis Riley
Mar 15, 2015
Ann Floyd Riley, 85, died peacefully on March 15, 2015, after a long battle with congestive heart failure, complicated by diabetes. She was born on March 6, 1930, in Portsmouth, Virginia to Ernest Frisbee Floyd and Julia Combs Floyd. Ann grew up in Portsmouth and graduated from Churchland High School in 1947. In 1958, she married Michael Terrence Riley, whom...
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...
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