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Edward Lanning Mosier

Edward Lanning Mosier

Aug 1, 2014

On August 1, 2014, Edward L. Mosier of Sunnyslope peacefully passed away at the family home in his own bed. He was born December 17, 1921 in Rockport, Washington and was 92 years old. Edward married his high school sweetheart Myrtle Irene in Aberdeen, WA where he attended and graduated from high school. He had been married over 60 years...

Gloria Roberta Stone

Gloria Roberta Stone

Jul 27, 2014

Gloria Roberta Stone, 89, passed away peacefully in the presence of family members at Life Care Center (Port Orchard, WA) on July 27, 2014. Her passing left the world a poorer place for the many family members and friends who knew her. She leaves behind two daughters: Sandra Barry (Bob) of Bremerton and Pamela Otto (Gail) of Gig Harbor. Grandchildren...

Jerry Arthur Gaudette

Jerry Arthur Gaudette

Jul 25, 2014

Jerry was born in International Falls, Minnesota on April 9, 1940 to Theodore J. & Mildred A (Manley) Gaudette. When he was 3 months old, they moved to Bremerton. In 1948, the family moved to Port Orchard. Jerry was involved with Boy Scouts and Explorer Scouts as a young person, but also as an adult with his sons. Scouting is...

Gregory Duane Fessler

Gregory Duane Fessler

Jul 24, 2014

Greg passed away peacefully July 24, 2014 in his family home surrounded by loved ones. He was born March 22, 1941 in Bremerton, WA to Adelbert and Elizabeth Fessler. A lifetime Port Orchard resident except for his Navy submarine service from 1961-74, he retired from PSNS in 1996. His interests were military history, sports, hunting, camping, clamming, classic cars, and...

Armand Gerald Cyr

Armand Gerald Cyr

Jul 24, 2014

Armand Gerald Cyr, 64, of Port Orchard, WA passed away Thursday morning, July 24, 2014. Armand was born in Maine, on November 25, 1949 to the late Leonide and Albertine Cyr. Armand graduated in 1968 from Bassick High School in Bridgeport, CT. Armand is a US veteran and served faithfully in the Air Force for four years, and served over...

David Leonard Wingard

David Leonard Wingard

Jul 21, 2014

David Wingard was born the 22nd of May, 1931 in Tacoma, WA to a Swedish immigrant chicken farmer, Sigurd John Wingard & his wife Edna Christine. He was raised with strong biblical values by his mother Edna, who the grandkids affectionately called Grammy, surrounded by his siblings, Sigurd, Elsie, Gordon, and Wesley. The faith that was instilled likely by Grammy...

Clarence William Hovde

Clarence William Hovde

Jul 21, 2014

Clarence William Hovde, born March 8, 1930 in Port Orchard to Alvin and Helen Hovde, died July 21, 2014 in Port Orchard. Clarence graduated from South Kitsap HS in 1948. Clarence worked for the Kitsap County Road Department for 30 years before retiring in 1982. In the early years he drove heavy machinery such as front-end loaders and CAT bulldozers....

Myrna Elaine Anderson

Myrna Elaine Anderson

Jul 17, 2014

Myrna Elaine Anderson of Bainbridge Island died on July 17, 2014 at Harrison Memorial Hospital, in Bremerton. She was 74. She was born March 1, 1940 in Bellevue, WA to Clifford and Vita Mae Ogden and grew up in Bothell, graduating from Bothell High School. She married Richard Anderson, in 1962 in Seattle, where they had three daughters, Laurie, Pamela...

William Franklin Payseno

William Franklin Payseno

Jul 9, 2014

William (Willie) Payseno was born November 21, 1936 in Moorehead, MN to Cleo and Katherine Payseno. His dedication to his family and perseverance for life will be remembered by all. Willie is survived by his wife of 58 years, Kathleen, and his five children, Gregg (Jill), Gary (Shelly), Gordon (Jennifer), Glenn (Dana) and Julie (Jim) Morgan. 8 grandchildren and 9...

Juanita Leon Guerrero Salas

Juanita Leon Guerrero Salas

Jul 8, 2014

Juanita Leon Guerrero Born, July 14, 1951 on Guam Passed away on July 8, 2014 in Bremerton Survived by her children Denise & Ave Ueda John & Debi Salas Jennifer & Phillip San Nicolas Dawn & Shawn Betancur Eric Salas Patrick & Gina(Rannells) Salas Grandchildren Kameraye, Aleksy, Chantz, Stephanie, Shilene, Phillip John Shawn Paul, Alysia Nick, Erisah, Carissah,Kianna, Javaughn, Nathan,...

James Walter Young

James Walter Young

Jul 8, 2014

Born September 5, 1929 to Mary & Walter Young in Weiser, ID. At age 10, he moved to Manchester, living the rest of his life there. He served 2 years active duty in the Army and 5 years in the reserves. He retired from Sprinkler Fitting after many year of service. Jim enjoyed fishing, crabbing, shrimping and hunting. He also...

Betty Maxine Morris

Betty Maxine Morris

Jul 5, 2014

Betty Maxine (Duckworth) Morris was born August 27, 1924 in Anthony, Kansas to Albert and Ruth (Humfeld) Duckworth. She passed away on July 5, 2014. On November 23, 1942 she married her love Earl Morris in Springfield, Missouri. He preceded her in death in 2007. Mom was very active in high school, especially in journalism. She worked on the high...

Janet L. Collier

Janet L. Collier

Jul 1, 2014

Janet L. Collier, 69, of Belfair, WA died July 1, 2014 in Harbor View Medical,Seattle. She was born April 20, 1945 in Portland, OR. Funeral Service 12 Noon, Friday, July 11, 2014 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Belfair. Burial at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Online memorial at www.rill.com .

Donald G Miller Jr

Donald G Miller Jr

Jun 29, 2014

Donald Miller Jr, "The Mayor of Port Orchard" passed away on June 29, 2014 in the presence of his family and best friend. Donnie was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and cousin to many. Donnie loved to fish, hunt, and have conversations with his best friends at the local "library." Donnie was born to Don and Beverley Miller on...

Margaret Louise Keithly

Margaret Louise Keithly

Jun 26, 2014

Margaret Louise Keithly died peacefully in her sleep on July 26, 2014 in Port Orchard at the age of 91. She was born September 17, 1922 in Seattle, Washington to Fred Denecke and Barbara Ott Denecke. Both immigrated from Germany in the early 1900’s. Margaret graduated from Highline High School and Washington State University with a degree in Home Economics...

Virgil James Reames

Virgil James Reames

Jun 25, 2014

Virgil James Reames was born October 1, 1938, resided in Kitsap County his entire life, and was especially fond of spending summers at his family’s property on Hood Canal. Virgil was the son of Frances J. (Trauber) Reames and Charles Frederick Reames, and brother to Jerald Jimeson Reames and Victor Charles Reames. He retired early in 1984 after working at...

Diana P Fontanilla

Diana P Fontanilla

Jun 25, 2014

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Carl E Sanquist

Carl E Sanquist

Jun 24, 2014

Heaven gained an angel in our beloved Carl “Poppy” Sanquist but we hope Heaven knows what it's in for! Poppy leaves his family and friends with an enduring legacy of a love of life and adventure. Poppy made the best of everything in his life, raised four beautiful children, never met a stranger, and was always entertaining. He passed away...

Crispiniano Tabafunda Garcia

Crispiniano Tabafunda Garcia

Jun 24, 2014

Crispiniano Garcia Sr. of Port Orchard passed away at the age of 79 on June 24, 2014 at Harrison Memorial Hospital . He was born in the Philippines on October 25, 1934 to Bonifacio and Candida Garcia. Cris Sr. was married to Eufracia F. Garcia for 55 years. Cris Sr is survived by his loving wife, four sons: Carlos, Cris...

Marian Louise Eckstrom

Marian Louise Eckstrom

Jun 22, 2014

Mom’s Life Our Mom, Marian Louise Eckstrom, died peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Theresa (Bill) Harty on Sunday, June 22, 2014 in Yacolt, WA. Mom was born on what undoubtedly was a cold day on December 10, 1923 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her parents were the late Hjalmer Eli and Mabel Adamson Eli. Her mother passed away...