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Darwin "Andy" Lee Anderson
Dec 18, 2017
Darwin Lee Anderson (Andy), 83, Port Orchard, passed away at his home Monday December 18, 2017 surrounded by family after a long illness. He was born October 10, 1934 to Andrew Daniel and Ruby (Kingsford) Anderson. He had 5 children with previous wife Beverly: Rodney Anderson, Ricky Anderson, Marletta Gerrard (Bob) of Green River WY, Tim Anderson (Maribel) of Charleston...
John Kenneth Exner
Dec 16, 2017
John was 78 years old when he passed peacefully into the night in Gig Harbor, Wa. from a heart related condition. Born in Chicago, Ill., he grew up in Downers Grove, a rural suburb of Chicago. After graduating in 1956 from high school, he briefly attended college in Madison, Wisconsin. He took a leave and traveled to Tahiti and Australia,...
Carol Jean Giertz
Dec 14, 2017
Carol Jean Giertz, age 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2017. She was born on November 19, 1945, in Bremerton to Mike and Hattie Stimac and was the oldest of two children. She was a 1963 graduate of North Mason High School. Carol was a pillar of the community. She owned and operated CJ’s Hair Design for over...
Raymond Garner Monroe
Dec 14, 2017
Raymond Monroe was born in Kingsville, Texas to E.W. (Dub) Monroe and Willie Monroe. He attended San Marcus Baptist Academy, attaining the rank of Cadet Company "C" Commander. After High School, he joined the United States Air Force in 1950, serving four years, receiving an honorable discharge as Airman First Class in the Communications Security Service. Ray went on to...
Ruth Mary Kraft
Dec 13, 2017
Ruth Mary Kraft, 95, of Bremerton, passed away on December 13, 2017. She was born in Sheridan Lake, CO on June 3, 1922 to Jean and Robert Lantz. The family moved to Kearney, Nebraska when Ruth was a toddler. When Ruth was 8 years old, her family moved again, this time from Nebraska to Hoquiam WA, due to the Dust...
Lila Lorraine Long
Dec 11, 2017
Lila Long, waitress, bar tender, and life-long resident of Port Orchard, WA, passed peacefully on December 11, 2017 in her Port Orchard home at the age of 78. Lila was a caring mother and, most importantly, remembered as grandma who embodied the word to its fullest extent. “You better come over to visit but just make sure you don’t stay...
Lisa Ann Barker
Dec 8, 2017
Lisa Ann Barker (56) passed away unexpectedly on Friday December 8, 2017. Lisa was born on September 18, 1961 in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Her early career in the Marine Corps brought her to the Pacific Northwest where on June 11, 1994 she married Timothy Barker. Together they made their home in Port Orchard Washington where they raised their son Gary Barker....
Sharon Jean Fuller
Dec 6, 2017
Devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Sharon Jean Fuller (Lunderville) passed away on December 6, 2017 after a brief and sudden illness. Sharon was an amazing, vibrant woman who led an adventurous life. Born and raised on a farm in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Sharon would later explore and travel the globe. From China to Russia, Europe to Africa, Iceland to Australia,...
Jane L. Berggren
Dec 5, 2017
Jane Louise Berggren died peacefully on December 5, 2017 in Bellevue, Washington. She was born to Adolph and Alice Eberharter in Seattle, WA on March 3, 1930. Jane married her husband Ralph on August 22, 1958 in Seattle, WA. He preceded her in death on December 27, 2000. Jane is survived by her children and spouses; Fritz (Sandi) Berggren, Eric...
Toni Lee Probert
Dec 4, 2017
Let there be a gentle soul with a caring heart, encouraging words, a warm laugh and helping hands and there you have Toni. Toni passed away after a long hard fought battle of 14 years with cancer. Toni leaves behind a loving family of, husband Skeets, son Aaron and his wife Sara, granddaughters Emma and Clara, Brother Stephen and his...
Robert "Bob" James Gakin
Dec 4, 2017
Born and raised in Port Angeles, Bob was the youngest of 4 siblings to parents Will and Marie Gakin. Significantly younger than his siblings, Bob was raised by his single mother after starting his school years. As a child his favorite activities included playing tag on the log booms, camping out with his friends and working his paper route he...
Thomas Loren Phelps
Nov 29, 2017
Thomas Loren Phelps (Loren) of Port Orchard passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday November 29. Loren was loved by all who knew him for his joyful spirit. He was an avid fisherman, a longtime Seahawks fan, and an enthusiastic Harley-Davidson motorcyclist. He will be sorely missed by his many friends and family. He was predeceased by his mother Eva Marie Phelps...
Jason Daniel Matthiessen
Nov 24, 2017
Jason Matthiessen died unexpectedly on November 24, 2017. He is sorely missed. Jason was a loving son, a wonderful husband, and an affectionate father who was dedicated to his three children. He worked as a GIS Programmer for Pierce County and was a diligent and conscientious employee who will be irreplaceable. Jason was raised in Port Orchard and earned his...
Evelyn Smith Carlson Rn
Nov 24, 2017
Evelyn Smith Carlson, 90, of Port Orchard, WA went home to God on November 24, 2017 at St Anthony’s Hospital in Gig Harbor, WA. Evelyn was born on April 21, 1927 in the Yakima Valley. Her father Frank worked for the railroad while her mother Alma raised five children and helped to work small properties owned by the family. Evelyn...
Barbara Elaine Winslow
Nov 21, 2017
Barbara passed away at her home on November 21st. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. Barbara was born to Evie and William Blazick in Bremerton, Washington. She spent her youth living in Bremerton; Idaho Falls, Idaho; Allyn, Washington; and later in Portland, Oregon, graduating from Portland’s Grant High School in 1954. She was employed by Bell Telephone and...
James Eldon Starkel
Nov 19, 2017
James (Jim) Eldon Starkel was born in Tacoma, WA on February 1, 1923 and passed away in Gig Harbor on November 19th, 2017. He served his country heroically as a Navy Pilot in WWII and retired as a Commander from the Navy Reserves. He married the love of his life, Lorna Marie (Hatfield) Starkel, on February 10th, 1945. They enjoyed...
Donald Carlson
Nov 18, 2017
Don passed away peacefully at home. He was born in Duluth to Ener and Mildred Carlson. He is survived by his wife Raelene and sister Marlene. Beloved father to Jon (Donna), Michael (Lisa), Cindy (Benn), Sandy (Jeff), Randy (Susan). Step children Kevin, Russell, Karen, Nancy. 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He served in the Army and raised his family...
Douglas Robert Nabors
Nov 15, 2017
Douglas Robert Nabors, (Doug) born December 14, 1945, lost his 10 year battle with ALS on November 15, 2017. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, attacks the motor neurons in the brain stem which affects the muscles of the body. Anyone who knew Doug also knew that this disease did not stop him from enjoying life. Doug was born...
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