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Local Obituaries for Port Orchard, WA, Kitsap County and Surrounding Areas

William Joseph Chaussee Jr

William Joseph Chaussee Jr

Apr 22, 2022

William Joseph Chaussee, Jr. Bill was born on January 16th, 1921 in Tacoma, Washington. He was the eldest son of William J. Chaussee Sr. and Helen Dorothy (Jensen). Bill grew up attending various schools in western Washington, graduating from West Seattle High School in 1939. He married the love of his life, Muriel L. Simons, on November 8, 1942. Muriel...

Barbara Jeanne Paskett

Barbara Jeanne Paskett

Apr 21, 2022

Barbara Jeanne (Muse) Paskett, age 81, of Port Orchard, Washington passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at her home. Barbara was born on October 2, 1940 in Tacoma, Washington. She grew up in Tacoma and graduated from Stadium High School in 1959. She went on to work for the City of Tacoma as a bookkeeper. Barbara was preceded in...

Kathleen Alice Fuller

Kathleen Alice Fuller

Apr 19, 2022

“You can take the girl out of the Bronx, but you can’t take the Bronx out of the girl.” Kathleen Alice Fuller of Port Orchard, WA, 04/20/1942 – 04/19/2022, daughter of Michael James Dolan and Helen Marie Dolan (nee) Kevan. Although born with challenges, Kathleen remembered a wonderful childhood living in an apartment above the family candy store where she...

Kyoko Kodama Smith

Kyoko Kodama Smith

Apr 16, 2022

Kyoko Kodama Smith passed away peacefully on 16 April, 2022 in Port Orchard, WA where she has been a resident for 15 years. Kyoko was born October 13, 1940 in Hiroshima, Japan and is the only child of Maniabu and Toshiko Horiuchi Kidama also of Hiroshima, Japan. Kyoko was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

Linda Baker

Linda Baker

Apr 14, 2022

In memory of Lynda Baker. Lynda was born on January 16, 1949. She died on April 14, 2022. Lynda was born and grew up in Onalaska, Wa. She spent her childhood playing with her sister, cousins, and friends in the farms, forests, and fields of Onalaska. She went to both elementary and high school in Onalaska, followed by Centralia Community...

Barbara Ann Porter

Barbara Ann Porter

Apr 14, 2022

Barbara (Barb) Ann (Rexroad) Porter, age 66, of Port Orchard, WA formerly of Springfield, IL passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor, WA. Barb was born on June 16, 1955 in Springfield, IL to Harold and Peggy (LaFaver) Rexroad. Barb married Donald L. Porter on October 13, 1979. Barb was proceeded in death...

Peggy L Baumann

Peggy L Baumann

Apr 14, 2022

Peggy L Baumann was born on October 26, 1937 in Russell County, Virginia. She moved to Washington State in 1990. She was dedicated to her daily devotions of Bible study and prayer. Her faith was a priority to her. She helped many people in her life through sharing her faith. She loved being with her family most of all. She...

Louise Haugen

Louise Haugen

Apr 11, 2022

Louise Haugen, born November 9, 1929 in Vancouver, WA, joined her heavenly family on April 11, 2022. Louise had lived in Port Orchard, WA since 1974, having also lived previously in San Francisco, Gasquet, Monterey Park and Crescent City, CA; Curry, Lignite, Seward and Fairbanks, AK; Vancouver, Gig Harbor, Victor and Port Orchard, WA. She has three daughters, Sharon Martin...

Carl Franklin Brashar

Carl Franklin Brashar

Apr 7, 2022

Carl Franklin Brashar was born August 12, 1932 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas to Archie and Betty (Rich) Brashar. When Carl was eight years old, he lost his father to TB. His mother remarried and added another sibling to Carl and his brother and two sisters. She then divorced the second husband a few years later. The family eventually moved to...

Nelson Lee Smith

Nelson Lee Smith

Apr 6, 2022

Nelson Smith lived to be 86 years old. Nelson served 26 years in the United States Navy, going through the ranks all the way to Master Chief storekeeper. He is survived by his wife, Tim Marie; sister, Joyce; children, Bob, Gloria, Kathy, Kelley, Nonna, Ted; 13 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Asa Lee Norwood

Asa Lee Norwood

Mar 30, 2022

Asa Lee “Sonny” Norwood of Port Orchard (Pronounced: AY-sah. Meaning doctor, healer) Born: January 21, 1935. Asa was born in Winnsboro Louisiana at his family’s residence during a snowstorm. He attended school in Winnsboro and during High School participated in FFA (Future Farmers of America) and played the clarinet in the school band. He attended Louisiana State University on a...

Anna Nabarrete Ebat Oshiro

Anna Nabarrete Ebat Oshiro

Mar 24, 2022

Early in the morning of March 24, 2022 - before sunrise and before the birds started chirping, Anna Oshiro passed away at home in Port Orchard, WA. She was with family and was lovingly dressed by her granddaughters before she left home for the final time. When asked years ago how she would like to be remembered she said, “As...

Harry Joseph Land

Harry Joseph Land

Mar 22, 2022

Harry Joseph Land died peacefully on March 22, 2022 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born in Clear Lake, Washington on May 13, 1930, the first child of Hubert Land and Dolly (nee Gay) Land. He grew up in Clear Lake and attended Sedro Woolley High School, graduating in 1948. In March of 1952, Harry was drafted,...

Edward James Woods

Edward James Woods

Mar 20, 2022

Ed was born in Carson City, NV to Louise Stahl and Frederick Woods. Ed’s father was working with the CCC and when World War ll broke out he was sent overseas with the Army. Ed, his brother, and his mother moved back east, finally settling in New Jersey where his mother and father were from. Ed grew up in Seabright,...

Eileen Kydd Corpus

Eileen Kydd Corpus

Mar 11, 2022

Eileen Kydd Corpus was born on March 19, 1950 in Montrose, Scotland to Alastair and Grace Kydd. She passed away on March 11, 2022 in Gig Harbor, Washington. She is survived by her husband, Alfredo; daughter, Grace; son, Drew; granddaughters Nicole and Piper; grandsons, Ian and Jonathan; daughter-in-law, Becca; grandson-in-law CJ Hyland; and all of her family in the United...

Patricia Leona Wilson

Patricia Leona Wilson

Mar 8, 2022

Her first passion in life was teaching. She taught for many years at the Francis Hadden Morgan Center and went on to be a title one teacher at North Mason Middle school where she was known amongst the kids for throwing epic end of the year horseback riding/pool parties. Her love of children ranged from adopting her youngest daughter to...

Joseph Rece Ford

Joseph Rece Ford

Mar 1, 2022

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Melvin Lynn Byrd

Melvin Lynn Byrd

Mar 1, 2022

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) Melvin Lynn Byrd born February 9, 1943 in Dublin, Texas passed away peacefully on March 1, 2022 in Tacoma, Washington. Melvin was one of ten children born to Samuel G. Byrd and Anna L. Byrd (Stanley). He is survived by...

Philip Lee Barber

Philip Lee Barber

Feb 26, 2022

Born/childhood/schools Born in Hillsboro, Ohio Attended school at Fairfield High School in Leesburg, Ohio Occupation Pan-Am Airlines, Naval Submarine Base Bangor, Operator of heavy equipment Significant accomplishments Not only did he own his property and do his own landscaping, he was very charitable with his time and helping others in need Organizations and club memberships Bowling team Fondest memories His...

Robert V Bruzas

Robert V Bruzas

Feb 25, 2022

Robert V. Bruzas October 8, 1945 – February 25, 2022 Bob passed away at Saint Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor, WA on February 25. He was attended by immediate family. Bob was born October 8, 1945, in Tacoma WA at St. Joseph Hospital. He was the third of four children born to Vincent and Alice Bruzas. Bob is survived by...

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