Francisco "Paco" Vazquez
Jan 11, 2023
Francisco “Paco” Vázquez, 86, of Port Orchard, Washington, passed away peacefully on January 11th, 2023. Both of his daughters were by his side Francisco, born on July 10,1936, was the oldest of four sons born to parents Francisco Vázquez Pueyo and Josefina Vázquez Garcia in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico. Early in life Francisco demonstrated great intelligence and leadership qualities. At...
Denise Anne Raught
Jan 9, 2023
Denise Anne Moser Raught Longbranch, WA April 27th, 1952 to January 9th, 2022 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother Denise Anne Raught (m) Moser, (born April 27th, 1952) of Longbranch, WA. Denise is survived by her two children. Dawn Baker (h) Philip, William Pickett, Grandchildren Mark (w) Karina, Casey (w) Paige, Alyssa,...
Betty Sharron Rutledge
Jan 8, 2023
Betty was born in Manchester, Washington to Josephine R Fowler (Regnier) and Bill W Wilson. Betty attended Olalla Elementary, Marcus Whitman Junior High, and Bend Oregon High School, leaving high school early to marry Wayne. As an adult, Betty received her GED. Betty was a stay-at-home mom to her three children David, Melinda and Andrea. She loved woodworking, sewing, family...
Amelia "June" Vanderstaay
Dec 30, 2022
June VanderStaay (87) passed peacefully at her home in Port Orchard, surrounded by her children, on December 30th. Beloved by family and friends, June was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and lifelong gardener. She took great joy in her family and in the natural beauty of flowers, forests and Puget Sound. Born to Otto and Ila Bemp, June grew up...
Paul Edward Perkins
Dec 28, 2022
Paul Edward Perkins, died unexpectedly on December 28th,2022 at Life Care Center, in Port Orchard. He was only 79 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Paul was born on August 4, 1944. Paul is survived and missed by his children, Roger Perkins, Paul Perkins Jr, Patricia Perkins, Elizabeth Perkins, and Leon Perkins. Paul...
Margaret Mary Bard
Dec 24, 2022
Margaret Mary Bard, 98 years of age, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, December 24th, 2022. Margaret was born January 29th, 1924 and lived in Port Orchard Washington all of her life, including attending South Kitsap High School. She married the late Alva “Al” Bard in 1941 where the couple enjoyed 53 years of marriage. From this marriage...
Donald Bruce Mcdonald
Dec 22, 2022
On December 22, 2022 Donald Bruce McDonald passed away at St. Anthony's Hospital in Gig Harbor from complications of kidney failure and pneumonia. Don was born in Hono-lulu, HI on December 7, 1939 to John and Leta McDonald. As the son of a U.S. Navy sailor, he spent his childhood in many locations finally settling down in Southern California. He...
Jack D. Woodard
Dec 21, 2022
Jack D. Woodard, 58, of Port Orchard, WA, passed away on December 21, 2022. Born on July 17, 1964 in Lincoln, IL to Jack Woodard Sr. and Anna (Pozsgai) Bunner, Jack began his tradition of fostering lifelong friendships early in his childhood. He and his sister, Tammy Aulgur, enjoyed an upbringing close to their extended family that included trips overseas...
Robert Howard Arnold
Dec 21, 2022
Robert passed away peacefully after a brief illness surrounded by his family. He was 71. Robert was born and raised in Port Orchard, Washington. He loved the great outdoors; fishing and scuba diving in the waters of the Puget Sound. Robert entered the USMC for a 4-year obligation receiving an Honorable Discharge. He then attended both Clover Park College and...
Deborah Lynn Minard
Dec 20, 2022
Deborah Lynn Bilden was born on March 4 1963 in Bremerton WA to Jerry and Vicki Bilden. She passed away in her home in December 20, 2022. Debbie graduated from West High in 1980. She had three children Talicia, KC and Eric. Being a young mom of 3 children presented many challenges but she was determined to set an example...
Ayvon P Card
Dec 19, 2022
Ayvon P. Card passed away on December 19, at home. She passed peacefully, suddenly and unexpectedly from an undiagnosed health issue. Ayvon was born to William S. Hendricks and Ana (McAlonan) Hendricks on September 11, 1937 in St. Paul Minnesota. She was one of 6. She was preceded in death by her parents and three siblings, Allen, Geraldine and Steve...
Phyllis Joann Lancaster
Dec 16, 2022
Phyllis (JoAnn) was born Sept. 1, 1931 to Newell and Nora Lee Janes near Mt. View, Oklahoma. She was a farm girl and attended schools in Washita and Kiowa counties. On January 22, 1950 she married Kenneth (Bill) Lancaster. In June 1951 Bill & JoAnn moved to Port Orchard, WA. JoAnn opened Long Lake Ceramics in the 1970’s and enjoyed...
Maryln Louise Jerue
Dec 15, 2022
Maryln was born to Ardell and Lester Edens on July 10 1937 in Centralia, WA. She went to be with our Father in Heaven on December 15, 2022. Maryln was 85. Maryln was a graduate of South Kitsap High in 1955. She married Bill Carlson shortly after they both graduated from South Kitsap High. Bill and Maryln had 4 children,...
Joyce Yvonne Oatis
Dec 15, 2022
Joyce Yvonne Anderson was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 6, 1945, to Mary Jane Finney Anderson and Lawrence E. Anderson, Sr. After the passing of her mother in 1955, the family moved to Campbell, Ohio where Joyce spent her early childhood and teen years in the loving care and guidance of her paternal grandmother, Mildred Graham Booker. She attended...
Joe Michael "Dugan" Stansberry
Dec 10, 2022
Joe Michael, “Dugan” Stansberry died on Saturday December 10 in Port Orchard, WA. He was born June 14, 1949 in Bremerton, WA to Joseph & Ruth (Welch) Stansberry. He was the youngest of 3 and grew up as the baby of the family with 2 older sisters. After he was born, his dad decided, “There is only room for 1...
Janice Evans Mitchell
Dec 8, 2022
Jan was born in Everett, WA, grew up in Cashmere, WA and was a 1963 graduate of Cashmere High School. She graduated from Wentachee Valley College and earned a BA in Education from Central Washington State College. It was in choir at CWSC that she met the love of her life, Jeff Mitchell. They were married in 1968 in the...
Margaret Irene Cookson
Dec 6, 2022
A Life Story from her son-in-law, Ron Boehme: Margaret Irene Cookson, Shirley’s mother, passed away last night on December 6 at Hospice House in Tacoma, Washington. I spent two hours with her before she passed–thanking God that he would soon usher her into the arms of Jesus and a glorious time of reunion. Mothers are the most important people on...
Bonnie Laray Loop
Dec 5, 2022
Bonnie was born December 1, 1934 at home in Harlowton, Montana to Lillian (Silvernail) Olund Moen and Clarance B. Olund and died December 5, 2022 in Silverdale, Washington with her family at her side. She moved to Central Kitsap with her parents and siblings when she was about 4 years old when her stepfather, Ole Moen, went to work in...
Carol Ann Bauman
Dec 4, 2022
Carol Ann Bauman, 82, of Bremerton WA, was called home to be with Jesus on December 4th, 2022 at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale WA. Carol was born March 13th, 1940 in McMinnville Oregon to Charles and Mildred (Roseman) Ferguson. In her early years, Carol lived on the family farm located on Grand Island, later moving to West Salem....