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

Darlene Anita Olmsted

Darlene Anita Olmsted

Sep 9, 2021

Darlene Anita Manske Olmsted began her life on March 2nd, 1942 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. When Anita Ploutz Manske and Paul F. Manske introduced her to the world. A couple of years later, the family moved west for Mom’s health and picked Denver for the low humidity. Darlene attended St. John’s Lutheran School through 8th grade and then South High. Then...

James Walter Durham

James Walter Durham

Sep 4, 2021

Its important to know how his life began, born James Walter Ellis on April 25,1960 later changed to Durham . His mother Madeline married Don Durham and together they raised him and his sister Jennifer McConaughey. He was extremely smart and good at math but could not seem to get his homework done because there was always something more important...

Leonard "Len" Darrell Blowers

Leonard "Len" Darrell Blowers

Sep 2, 2021

Leonard “Len” Darrell Blowers, 77 years old, passed away September 02, 2021, at St. Anthony’s Hospital surrounded by his girls. Len was known by many as Mr. B, Coach, Grampy, Gramps, and of course Dad. Born April 15, 1944, in Port Orchard, Washington, he graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1962. Len joined the ARMY straight out of high...

Laverne Ruby Murley

Laverne Ruby Murley

Aug 31, 2021

LaVerne Ruby Larson Murley sadly passed away on August 31, 2021 at the age of 94 at St. Michael’s Medical Center, after a brief stay. She is survived by her two daughters, Janice Kvinsland and Debbie Barga (Mark), and six grandchildren, Leif Kvinsland (Brooke), Lars Kvinsland (Megan), Britta Keogh (Chris), Ruth Paszkeicz (Anthony), Thomas Barga (Allison), and Mary Barga. LaVerne...

Jacqueline Lois Thompson

Jacqueline Lois Thompson

Aug 31, 2021

Jacqueline L Thompson, 79, passed on August 31, 2021. She was born to James T Hull, Sr and Violet Hull in Port Orchard, Washington on April 30, 1942. She was raised in Port Orchard with her sisters Violet, Imogene, Carolee, Marilyn, Crystal and brother Jim. She graduated from South Kitsap High school in 1960. She married Jerry L Thompson on...

Ferd Lynn Seick

Ferd Lynn Seick

Aug 25, 2021

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Julia Alice Holt

Julia Alice Holt

Aug 24, 2021

Julia Holt will be remembered for her genuinely kind and loving nature and brought light to all who knew her. She was an attentive listener, a great encourager, mentor, supporter & advice giver. The way she would light up when she saw you, give you a heartfelt hug, search high & low for just the perfect greeting card, put real...

Richard Edgar French

Richard Edgar French

Aug 22, 2021

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Peter Chandler Kreidler

Peter Chandler Kreidler

Aug 22, 2021

Peter Chandler Kreidler (age 77) was born in Tacoma, Washington on September 28, 1943 and passed in his Port Orchard home on August 22, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lyell C. and Louise (Jackson) Kreidler along with his step-mother Bendicta "Dickie" (Leland) Kreidler. He attended Curtis High School, Pacific University (OR), Western Washington State University (Bellingham,...

Richard E Lopez

Richard E Lopez

Aug 22, 2021

Richard “Richie” Lopez, 43, of Port Orchard, Washington passed away on Sunday August 22, 2021. Richie was born on February 14, 1978 in Bremerton, Washington to Christine Maxwell and Richard Moncure Lopez. Richie loved his home town so much that he did not stray far and ultimately settled down in near-by Port Orchard. Richie and his son Cristo met Jessica...

Carl Mason Greene

Carl Mason Greene

Aug 19, 2021

Carl Mason Greene, 77, of Port Orchard, Washington died of cancer on August 19, 2021 at his residence. Carl was born on February 7, 1944 in Hannibal Missouri to Mellen Seabury and Frances Louise (Mason) Greene. He was raised in Corpus Christi, Texas and attended W.B. Ray High School graduating in 1962. In 1962 Carl joined the US Air Force,...

Charles Simpson

Charles Simpson

Aug 18, 2021

Charles LeRoy Simpson was born in Oklahoma City in Oklahoma on November 23, 1934, to parents Eva & Joseph Simpson, the ninth of nine children. He was raised in Oklahoma with his 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Growing up he followed his dad and also became a boxer. He was a track star running cross country and the mile and...

Lloyd Ellsworth Cass

Lloyd Ellsworth Cass

Aug 17, 2021

Lloyd Ellsworth Cass, Jr., 81, of Port Orchard, WA passed away on August 17, 2021 after a brief illness. Lloyd was born on August 5, 1940 in Portland, Oregon to Lloyd (Sr.) and Pearl (Antonsen) Cass. He was raised in Glendale, CA and graduated from Glendale High School in 1958. He served in the Navy for 20 years as a...

James Dennis Avery

James Dennis Avery

Aug 7, 2021

James D. Avery, age 77, of Poulsbo passed away on August 7th after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was born in Waverly, Iowa to Jim and Anne Avery. He graduated from Waverly - Shell Rock High School. Not long after he joined the United States Navy. Jim's childhood summers were spent on and along the Mississippi River in Lansing,...

Craig Edward Rogers Jr.

Craig Edward Rogers Jr.

Aug 7, 2021

Craig was born January 13, 1974 to Craig and Katherine Rogers in Seattle, Washington and was the first of three children. He passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021. Craig is survived by his parents, Craig and Katherine; brother, Adam; sister, Lindsey; children, Tyler Rogers and Tiara Rogers; granddaughter, Emberlee Rogers; and loving partner, Michelle Brenner. Craig was raised in Port...

Eric F Bartell

Eric F Bartell

Aug 3, 2021

Eric F Bartell, 60, also known as Bart and even "crazy talk," to some, passed away on August 3, 2021 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Salem, Oregon on June 19, 1961 to parents Moreland and Lorene Bartell. He attended McNary High School. He was a Senior Defense Contractor Technician...

Phyllis Lee Hink

Phyllis Lee Hink

Aug 2, 2021

Phyllis Lee Hink, of South Colby, WA, passed away August 2nd, 2021 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Gig Harbor. Phyllis, who was also well-known as Patty, Patty Lee, Aunt Sissy, Patty Poop and Auntie Mom, Gram was born August 19th, 1939 in Hillsboro, Ohio to Ralph E. and Phyllis (Crain) Wright. She was the second-born of five children, Harry Edward...

Barry Monroe Tester

Barry Monroe Tester

Aug 1, 2021

Barry Monroe Tester Age 55 1965-2021 Barry Monroe Tester, beloved Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend, passed away on August 1st, 2021. He was born on November 28th, 1965 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to his parents Troy and Charlotte Tester. Barry moved to Washington while in grade school and lived most of his childhood in Port Orchard. He...

Ernest Arthur Schramm

Ernest Arthur Schramm

Jul 29, 2021

Ernest (Ernie) Schramm, age 96, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on July 29, 2021. Ernie was born in Sturgis, South Dakota on June 25th,1925. His parents, Reinhold & Anna Schramm had 7 children: Lee, John, Lethe, Lesetta, Harold, Lloyd and Ernie. In the thirties, Ernie moved with his family to Kent. After graduating from Kent High...

Joseph Querido

Joseph Querido

Jul 28, 2021

Joseph Querido, age 90, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his wife by his side on July 28th. He is preceded by his parents and siblings as well as dear friends and relatives. He is survived by his beloved wife Erlinda, his sons Greg with wife Hecel, Arnold with wife Julie, Gilbert with wife Jennifer, and daughter Giselle, also...

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