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Helen Fuller

Helen Fuller

Aug 28, 2000

Helen H. Fuller, 90, died in Port Orchard, Washington on August 28, 2000. She was born on June 24, 1910 in Mt. Vernon, Washington to George & LaVina (Tidyman) Hannaford. Helen married Andrew S. Fuller on June 7, 1942 in Mt. Vernon. He preceded her in death in 1999.Mrs. Fuller taught school in the South Kitsap School district for 30...

Michael Poole

Michael Poole

Aug 25, 2000

Michael John Poole, 58, died at his home in Silverdale, Washington on August 25, 2000 of Mesothelioma, a cancer related to asbestos exposure. He was born on June 23, 1942 in Bremerton, Washington to James Clyde & Mable Mae (Blakley) Poole. Michael graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1961 and served in the U.S. Navy from 1961 to 1963...

Dennis Tucker

Dennis Tucker

Aug 23, 2000

Dennis Tucker of Port Orchard,Washington passed away on August 23, 2000 at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton, Washington at the age of 62. Born on September 26, 1937 in Hoquiam, Washington, Dennis was a northwest native who believed in the most basic fundamentals of life: God, Country, Family and Honesty. These values sculpted Dennis into being a good citizen, husband,...

Ruth Brennan

Ruth Brennan

Aug 20, 2000

Ruth Elizabeth Brennan, 94, died in Bremerton, Washington on August 20, 2000. She was born April 3, 1906 in Hawarden, Iowa to Levi & Elizabeth (Blake) Dickinson and graduated from Hawarden High School. Ruth married Michael J. Brennan on April 3, 1944 in Missoula, Montana. He preceded her in death in 1965.Mrs. Brennan was a homemaker and enjoyed traveling the...

Thora Aksdal

Thora Aksdal

Aug 19, 2000

Thora K. Aksdal, 99, died in Bremerton, Washington on August 19, 2000. She was born in Etne, Norway on April 5, 1901 to Thorsten & Anna (Brendeland) Aksdal. She graduated from Framnes-Folke High School and Jr. College in Hardanger, Norway. Thora married Sten A. Aksdal in Seattle, Washington on October 10, 1925. He preceded her in death in 1968.Mrs. Aksdal...

Linda Miller

Linda Miller

Aug 16, 2000

Linda Hertha Miller, 74 of Port Orchard, died at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton, Washington on August 16, 2000. She was born on July 14, 1926 to John & Martha M. (Weidner) Schwartzman. Linda married Paul Miller on November 7, 1942 in North Dakota.Mrs. Miller was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and cooking. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran...

Olene Reinke

Olene Reinke

Aug 14, 2000

Olene Ruth ''Granny'' Reinke, 80 of Port Orchard, Washington, died at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton, Washington on August 14, 2000. She was born on August 17, 1919 in Fon Du Lac, Wisconsin to Edward J. & Berthe (Wiese) Botteen. She graduated Valedictorian from Winnebeago Lutheran Academy in Fon Du Lac in 1936 and married Emmett F. Reinke on November...

Deniece Butler

Deniece Butler

Aug 13, 2000

Deniece S. Butler, 43 of Port Orchard, died at Harrison Memorial Hosptial in Bremerton, Washington on August 13, 2000. She was born on March 30, 1957 in Bremerton to Edmond R. & Karen (Fowler) Butler. Deniece was employed as an Emergency Medical Technican with Fire District #7 in her early 20's. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her children...

Bernadette Freeman

Bernadette Freeman

Aug 12, 2000

Bernadette L. Freeman, 39, died at her residence in Bremerton, Washington on August 12, 2000. She was born in Stuttgart, Germany on December 2, 1960 to Ervin & Madeline (Mogg) Clark. Bernadette graduated from Lathrop High School in Fairbanks, Alaska in 1979. She married Duane Freeman who preceded her in death in 1998.Mrs. Freeman was Native Youth Coordinator the Fairbanks...

Cecil W. Stryker

Cecil W. Stryker

Aug 9, 2000

Cecil ''Bill'' W. Stryker, 72 of Purdy, Washington died on August 9, 2000 in Port Orchard, Washington. He was born April 26, 1928 in Monmouth, Oregon to Marcus & Martha (Hannum) Stryker.Mr. Stryker worked as a Machinist for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington, retiring in 1981. He also retired after 20 years service in the United States Navy...

Dorothy Haydon

Dorothy Haydon

Aug 9, 2000

Dorothy E. Haydon, 75, died at her home in Bremerton, Washington on August 9, 2000. She was born May 29, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to George & Anna (Stepanik) Unruh. Dorothy graduated from Bremerton High School. Dorothy was employed for 30 years as a Machinist for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, retiring in 1988. She served in the U....

Mary Carter

Mary Carter

Aug 6, 2000

Mary Carter, 89, died August 6, 2000 at her home in Port Orchard, Washington. She was born November 29, 1910 in Port Orchard to Toni and Grace (Grosso) Rossi.Mary graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1928. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her friends.Surviving are sons Dean and Jack of Port Orchard; daughters Arlene...

Mary Sutherland

Mary Sutherland

Jul 31, 2000

Mary E. Sutherland, 87 formerly of Port Orchard, died in Bainbridge Island, Washington on July 31, 2000. She was born on July 14, 1913 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Homer & Myrtle (Carter) Pryor. Mary married Charles Sutherland. He preceded her in death in 1972.Mrs. Sutherland worked with the Welcome Wagon in Port Orchard from 1972 to 1976. She previously...

Michelle Watkins

Michelle Watkins

Jul 30, 2000

Michelle A. Watkins, 32 of Port Orchard, died in Silverdale, Washington on July 30, 2000. She was born on July 15, 1968 in Homestead, Florida to Leslie & Pamela (Nobles) Cochran. She graduated from South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard in 1986. Michelle married Charles W. Watkins in Silverdale on June 20, 1992.Mrs. Watkins worked for 8 years as...

Harold C. Sarver

Harold C. Sarver

Jul 28, 2000

Harold ''Boots'' Sarver was born in Colfax, Washington on Decmeber 14th. He has one sister and five brothers. He lived in the country growing up and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and family gatherings when young. His nickname came from wearing high top boots!''Boots'' graduated from high school and had a variety of jobs. Fireman in Spokane, Policeman in Colfax, restaurant owner...

Alice Puryear

Alice Puryear

Jul 28, 2000

Alice L. Puryear, 88, died at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton, Washington on July 28, 2000. She was born in Rangoon, Burma on March 10, 1912 to Samuel E. & Marietta (Everett) Miner. She graduated from Alhambra High School in Alhambra, California and L.A. Harbor College in Harbor City, California. Alice married Lewis H. Puryear who preceded her in death...

Vernon Powelson

Vernon Powelson

Jul 27, 2000

Vernon W. Powelson, 48, of Port Orchard passed away on July 27, 2000 in Seattle,Washington. He was born April 6, 1952 in Seattle to Corden & Eilene (Larson) Powelson. He graduated from Broadway High School in Seattle in 1970. He attended South Seattle Community and Green River Community Colleges. Vernon married Julie King on September 15, 1973 in Seattle, Washington....

Wells Soden

Wells Soden

Jul 23, 2000

Wells E. Soden, age 71, died July 23, 2000 in Bremerton, WA. He was born September 29, 1928 in Yakima, WA to Earl and Cora (Houck) Soden. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Tacoma, WA. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Soden was married to Edith (Speer) Soden until her death in 1966, and...

Candida ''Nanay'' Papa

Candida ''Nanay'' Papa

Jul 21, 2000

Candida L. ''Nanay'' Papa, 86, of Port Orchard, passed away at her home, on July 21, 2000. She was born January 19, 1914 in Calamba, Laguna, Philippine Islands to Feliciano & Flora (Herrero) Lavadio.She married Damaso F. Papa May 28, 1933 in the Philippines. Her main interest was being a Homemaker and Mother. Mrs. Papa was a member of St....

Harriet Wyckoff

Harriet Wyckoff

Jul 21, 2000

Harriet Mae Wyckoff, 85, died on July 21, 2000 in Tacoma, Washington. She was born in Anaconda, Montana on November 17, 1914 to Leonard Reed Hammond & Anna Celilia (Finn) Hammond. Harriet married Robert N. Wyckoff in Missoula, Montana. He preceded her in death in 1997.Mrs. Wyckoff graduated from Scared Heart Academy in Missoula in 1933. She attended St.Theresa College...

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