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Barbara Heritage

Barbara Heritage

Jan 14, 2003

Barbara Jo Heritage, 42, formerly of Spokane, WA, died at her home in Bremerton, WA, on January 14, 2003. She was born May 27, 1960, in Spokane to Richard and Betty Jo (Turner) Maine. She graduated from Mead High School in 1978 and later from Columbia Christian College in Portland, OR, with a Medical Secretary Degree.Barbara married Stuart Heritage on...

Lillie Malone

Lillie Malone

Jan 13, 2003

Lillie Alice Malone died January 13, 2003 at the Port Orchard Care Center in Port Orchard, Washington. She was 85.She was born May 30, 1917 in Colony, Oklahoma (Cado County) to Gustave Zerger and Maria (Schwartz) Zerger.She attended Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington.Lillie married Donald Malone November 18, 1949 in Colby, Washington.She enjoyed bowling, handcrafts, gardening and books. She...

Cecelia Robbings

Cecelia Robbings

Jan 10, 2003

Cecelia "Cis" Robbings, of Port Orchard, died January 10, 2003 at Belmont Terrace in Bremerton, Washington. She was born on April 10, 1922 to Ernest & Cordelia (Courtenay-Oldham) Hurford in Harrow, England. She was a devoted wife & mother, married to Basil Robbings for 61 years. She loved to knit, sew and crochet.Survivors include her husband Basil Robbings; 3 sons-...

Dorothy Dildine

Dorothy Dildine

Jan 10, 2003

Dorothy Dildine, 89, of Port Orchard, Washington died January 10, 2003 at Ridgemont Terrace in Port Orchard.Dorothy was born September 11, 1913 in Hampton, Nebraska To Lloyd & Bertha (Collinson) Dory. She graduated from Hampton High School and attended Beauty College at Grand Island, Nebraska. On July 19, 1947 she married Elwin Dildine in Shelton, Washington. Elwin died in 1992....

Jerry Hallett,

Jerry Hallett,

Jan 10, 2003

Jerry R. Hallett, Sr.died January 10, 2003 at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton, Washington. He was 70.He was born October 15, 1932 to Charlie W. Hallett, Sr. and Cornelia M. (Husbands) Hallett in Texarkana, Texas.He graduated from Ashdown High School in Ashdown, Arkansas in 1951.Jerry married Maria M. (Mariano) Hallett October 28, 1954 in California.He served in the U.S. Marine...

John Schwab

John Schwab

Jan 9, 2003

John David Schwab Sr., 63, of Port Orchard, Washington, died January 9, 2003 in Manchester. He was born June 11, 1939 to John Peter & Hannah (Kelln) Schwab in Sanger, California.Mr. Schwab was in the U.S. Navy for 20 years. He then served an apprentiship at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard- working 20 years and retired in 1999 as a Marine...

Patrick Durnin,

Patrick Durnin,

Jan 6, 2003

Patrick L. Durnin, Sr. died January 6, 2003 at his Gig Harbor, Washington residence. He was 76.He was born to Peter and Mary (Sims) Durnin August 20, 1926 in Portland, Oregon.Patrick served in the Navy Medical Corp from 1943 - 1946. He attained the Gallant Ship Unit Citation Bar April 1st 1965. He also served as a Merchant Seaman. He...

Ferne Boddy

Ferne Boddy

Jan 6, 2003

Ferne Norie Boddy died January 6, 2003 in Bremerton, Washington. She was 94.She was born September 5, 1908 in Dewatto, Washington to Asa and Hanna (McDonald) Fowler; and, was raised by Ed and Anna Niblock (foster parents).She married Francis H. Boddy July 21, 1925 in Everett, Washington.Ferne attended Kirkland High School of Kirkland, Washington in 1926.She worked as one of...

Jane Sowden

Jane Sowden

Jan 3, 2003

Jane A. Sowden died January 3, 2003 at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton, Washington. She was 93.She was born December 14, 1909 in Kingsville, Texas to Charles and Kate (Sanford) Annis.She graduated from North High School in Denver, Colorado.Jane married David Sowden November 11, 1938 in Denver, Colorado.She was a homemaker.She also worked as a nurses aide.Jane enjoyed ceramics, tatting,...

Utak0 Kessler

Utak0 Kessler

Jan 3, 2003

Utako Kessler died January 3, 2003 at her Port Orchard, Washington home. She was 71.She was born in Ueki, Kumamoto, Japan May 31, 1931 to Kazuo and Toyo Uemura.She married Richard J. Kessler in Fukuoka, Japan September 29, 1958.Utako is survived by her husband, Richard Kessler; her daughter - Jean Y. Neilson of Port Orchard, Washington; 2 grandchildren - Jason...

Eva Fritz

Eva Fritz

Dec 30, 2002

Eva Tune Fritz died December 30, 2002 at Ridgemont Terrace in Port Orchard, Washington. She was 91.She was born October 4, 1911 in Rising Star, Texas to Thomas and Beulah (Dameron) Tune.She attended O'Donnell High School in O'Donnell, Texas.Eva was a home maker.She enjoyed gardening and painting.Eva was a member of Port Orchard Church of Christ.She is survived by son...

O. Kinnaman

O. Kinnaman

Dec 29, 2002

O.E. Kinnaman "Mr K" died December 29, 2002 at home in Port Orchard, Washington. He was 94.He was born May 23, 1908 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Melvin and Florence (Morrow) Kinnaman.He married Amelia (Weber) Kinnaman February 26, 1934 in Greely, Colorado.He worked on the railroad in Wyoming until 1941; and, was a welder at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard until...

Wilhelmina Murphy

Wilhelmina Murphy

Dec 28, 2002

Wilhelmina L. Murphy, 89, of Port Orchard, Washington died December 28, 2002 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. She was born March 31, 1913 in Payette, Idaho.On May 18, 1946 she married Leonard R. Murphy in Port Orchard. Mr. Murphy died in 1991. She was a Homemaker and a member of the Ladies Guild at Bethany Lutheran Church.Survivors include sons-Dennis...

Delia Hoyte

Delia Hoyte

Dec 23, 2002

Delia Ortiz Hoyte died in an auto accident December 23, 2002 in Benson, Arizona. She was 34.She was born November 12, 1968 in Big Spring, Texas to Jesus and Guadalupe (Garcia) Ortiz.Delia graduated from Big Spring High School of Big Spring, Texas in 1986. She also graduated from Howard County Jr. College of Big Spring, Texas and Olympic College of...

Lilia Gutierrez

Lilia Gutierrez

Dec 23, 2002

Lilia F. Gutierrez died at Harrison Hospital, Bremerton, Washington December 23, 2002. She was 90.She was born April 5, 1912 in Hinigaran, Neg. Occ. Philippines to Felix and Inocencia (Grijaldo) Flores.She married Pacifico Gutierrez, Sr. October 1, 1931 in Cotabato, Philippines.Lilia was a school teacher in the Philippines and became a full time housewife when her children were born.She was...

Barbara Jensen

Barbara Jensen

Dec 22, 2002

Barbara J. Jensen died at Harrison Memorial Hospital December 22, 2002. She was 48.She was born October 23, 1954 in Bakersfield, California to Haskel and Betty Jo (Morse) Sharp.Barbara attended high school in San Diego, California.She was a home maker.Barbara loved dogs, oil painting and enjoyed children.She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.She is...

Bernice Pettit

Bernice Pettit

Dec 20, 2002

Bernice Marie Pettit died December 20, 2002 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. She was 74.She was born January 18, 1928 in Seattle, Washington to Lestor and Winnifred (Modlin) Smith.She married Harold R. Pettit February 6, 1960 in Stanwood, Washington.Bernice enjoyed quilting, doll making and donating her handy work to charity. She was also a foster parent to many...

Billy Miller

Billy Miller

Dec 19, 2002

Billy G. Miller, 73, of Port Orchard, died December 19, 2002, in Port Orchard, .He was born July 25, 1929, in Harrisburg, Ill., to Edward and Ida Mae (Milligan) Miller. He graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1948 and completed college while serving in the Navy.His Navy career extended from 1948 until his retirement as a Mustang lieutenant commander...

Muriel Barrett

Muriel Barrett

Dec 19, 2002

Muriel A. Barrett died December 19, 2002 at her Port Orchard, Washington residence. She was 94.She was born in Saratoga, Washington June 2, 1908 to Asa Henry and Mary Amelia (Earley) Williams.She attended Detroit Lakes High School in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota; and Normal School in Minnesota; and, attended Teacher's College in St. Cloud, Minnesota.Muriel married Walter L. Barrett October 28,...

Agnes Taylor

Agnes Taylor

Dec 18, 2002

Agnes "Gammy" Taylor died at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton, Washington December 18, 2002. She was 90.She was born in Leavenworth, Washington November 19, 1912 to Elijah and Jennie (Young) Jordan.Agnes graduated from Sout Kitsap High School in Port Orchard, Washington in 1930.She married Samuel L. Taylor.She was a home maker.She worked as a nutrician aid through cooperative extension.Agnes enjoyed fishing,...

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