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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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...
James Rolph Kenoyer
Feb 24, 2022
James Rolph Kenoyer passed away on February 24, 2022 following a long illness. He was born on March 19, 1944 in Anacortes, Washington, but became a resident of Port Orchard when he was five. He graduated from South Kitsap High School and went on to earn an Associate's Degree from Olympic College. Jim had a rewarding career as foreman in...
Sharon Goodwin
Feb 18, 2022
Sharon Lee Ives was born on January 8, 1950 to Claude and Lou Ella Ives in Fairbanks, Alaska - at the time, a very remote area. She was born on her Aunt and Uncles birthday; and also on Elvis’ birthday - for whom she was always ‘All Shook Up’. 17 months later Claude, Lou, and Sharon were blessed with one...
Mary Kathryn Pitt
Feb 4, 2022
Mary Kathryn was born in Puyallup, WA to Robert and Mildred Scott on June 26th, 1936. When she was 15, she and Warren Pitt fell deeply in love, and they were married on March 16, 1952. It was the start of her very own adventure that would involve welcoming five daughters in six years. Mary was one of the youngest...
Leonard Miles Hembd
Feb 4, 2022
Leonard Miles Hembd was born March 24, 1941 in Los Angeles, California to Leo Miles Hembd and Lois May (Geasland) Hembd. He was raised in Port Orchard, Washington attending South Kitsap schools, and graduating in June, 1959. Following graduation, Len began his career in the Army. First as a cook and then in communications. He retired in June, 1983, after...
Patience Allegra Ecklund
Jan 31, 2022
Patience Allegra Ecklund Port Orchard, Washington March 18, 1943 – January 31, 2022 Patience Ecklund passed away peacefully surrounded by her family January 31, 2022 at her home in Port Orchard, Washington. She was born in Melrose, Massachusetts on March 18, 1943, to Rev. Kendig Brubaker Cully and Dr. Iris Virginia Cully. Patience and her family moved to Evanston, Illinois...
Ronald Wayne Tarver
Jan 29, 2022
Ronald Tarver, of Port Orchard, WA, passed away on January 29, 2022, at the age of 69. He was born in Seattle on September 27,1953 to William and Dorothy Tarver. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Federal Way. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. On February 24, 1973, while stationed in Monterey California, Ron met Virginia...