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...
Joseph Paul Kwilinski Jr.
Nov 15, 2017
“A Friend of Many” Joseph Paul Kwilinski, Jr. December 12, 1957 – November 15, 2017 Joseph “Paul” Kwilinski, Jr., was a friend to hundreds of people around the world. Born in Cadillac, MI in 1957, Paul was the son of Joseph Paul Kwilinski, Sr., and the late Elaine (Morency) Kwilinski, and brother of Dennis, Jeff (Laura), and Theresa. Most importantly,...
Colleen L. (Collins) Demko
Nov 14, 2017
Loving Mother, Wife, Grandmother and Golfer Extraordinaire. Born in Fort Dodge, Iowa and moved to Washington State as a teenager where she lived until her death. She was preceded in death by her husband James (Jim) M. Demko in February of 2005. As a Mother, she raised four children, James M. Demko, Jr. of Bellingham, WA, Jacqueline Lee (Demko) Horton...
Donna Gay Jolley
Nov 12, 2017
Donna Gay Jolley, 62, died at her home in Bethel Burly on November 12, 2017. She was born October 21, 1955 in Garden Grove, CA to Joseph Eber & Beverly Mae [Jordan] Jolley. Donna graduated from Loara HS in 1974 and started a career as clerk/cashier off and on during her life. In 2002 she wanted to change careers and...
William Bert Covington
Nov 7, 2017
Our father, husband, brother and grandfather William B. Covington (Bill) was born in Goldsby, Oklahoma on January 07, 1937 and passed away in Poulsbo on Nov. 7, 2017. He retired from the Navy, as a Chief Warrant Officer and served during Vietnam and was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal. Following his military service, he was a carpenter and handyman. He...
Patricia Viann Downey
Nov 5, 2017
Patti was born May 24, 1960 in Seattle, Washington. She is preceded in death by parents Cairn Cross and Jacqueline Viann Downey. She resided in Port Orchard, Washington. Patti love to garden, cook, to travel and especially to spend time with her many friends. She was looking forward to her first Nascar race that she was traveling to see in...
Jeffrey Jolibois
Nov 1, 2017
Surrounded by family and friends, Jeff lost his battle with Sepsis Pneumonia on Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 in Bremerton, Washington. He was born in Encino, California on February 27th, 1962 and shortly after moved with his Dad, Mom and brother Todd to Tacoma, Washington for a short period before moving to Poulsbo, Washington where he attended David Wolfle Elementary and...
Betty Louise Huber
Oct 29, 2017
Betty Louise Huber was born April 3, 1935 in Maysville, Mo. to Eldon and Laura Mae Edwards. She passed away Sunday morning October 29, 2017 at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton, Washington. Betty graduated from Maysville High School in 1953. After high school she moved to Kansas City and worked for Hallmark Cards and Business Men’s Assurance. Betty married Clayton Huber...