Dee Dee was born in Hibbing, Minnesota to Frank and Arlene Smith on August 18, 1955. She was number 5 of 7 children. When she was 5, the family moved from northern Minnesota to Bremerton, Washington. In her younger years, Dee Dee was involved in Girl Scouts, Sea Scouts, Community Theater, and her church’s choir and youth group, as well...
Charlotte Gatchell was born in Morton, Minnesota in 1922. She married Clifford Gatchell in 1940., they were married for 70 years . She was happy being a wife, mother and homemaker to their four children. Myrna Ball (George), Dale Gatchell, Lynn Gatchell (Deborah) and Julia Taylor (Michael) She is survived by her four children, their mates and her brother Vance...
Louise Jane Heath was born January 14, 1925 on a cold wintery morning in Salt Lake City, Utah at home and lived there until her marriage to Norman Houck Post of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Her parents were well pleased with a daughter after having three sons. When the war broke out, she quit high school and went to work for...
Arthur Leroy Sanford Born: November 19, 1921 in Atlanta, GA Died: June 28, 2017 in Port Orchard, WA Survived by: His wife of 72 years, Betty Jean Soule Sanford; his daughter, Nancy Elizabeth Sanford Hintz (husband Robert, dec.) of Charlotte, NC; son Richard Earle Sanford, Hemet, CA (dec. 2012), son Dennis Sanford (wife Ginger) of Port Angeles, WA: son Patrick...
After completing school at South Kitsap High School, Dennis spent time traveling parts of the United States, including Alaska where he enjoyed fishing. He later entered an electrical Apprenticeship, and had a short career as an electrician until he was injured. He then went back to school and became a licensed Pharmacy Tech. Dennis liked Rock music and was a...
Howard died peacefully in his sleep on June 25th at the age of 96. He lived in Port orchard since 1952. He enjoyed being a part of the community. He was involved in Kiwanis and the Chamber of Commerce. He was born in New York, attended school in Ohio and graduated from Western Reserve in 1952. He served in the...
Julian Concepcion Borja “Lung, Lunkie” Of Port Orchard, Washington, formerly from Dededo, Guam was called to his eternal rest on June 21, 2017 at the age of 65. To welcome him at the gates of Heaven will be his: Daughter: Nicole M.F. Quinata Parents: Julian Aguon & Odurfina Concepcion Borja Parents-in-law: Tomas L.G. & Remedios Santos Flores Brothers/ Sisters &...
Richard (Dick) William Inwards, of Olalla, Washington passed away Tuesday, June 20th at his home in Olalla. Born in Brainerd, Minnesota, July 25, 1939, the son of Glen and Esther Inwards. He leaves his wife Mary of 59 years; his son, Dale (Katherine) Inwards; his daughter Pam (Dennis) Hart; his daughter Arlene (Dean) Clark; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren;...
Vietnam Veteran Norman Frederick Davis passed away at home surrounded by his family. Survived by wife Joan, daughter Heather, four step children, a brother, two sisters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was kind, loving, wonderful man and we look forward to being reunited with him in heaven.
: Harriet Evelyn Lopez, age 90, died peacefully on June 15, 2017 in Port Orchard, Washington. Funeral service was held on June 27 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, burial at Sunset Lane, Port Orchard. She is survived by Cassandra, Marvin, Ramona, Perry and other family members, including 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. See details of the service program entitled “Celebrating...
Joan died peacefully on Monday, June 12th, surrounded by her family. Daughter of Josephine and Fred Pitcher, Joan graduated from Lincoln High School, and University of Washington School of Pharmacy. She was an active pharmacist for over 50 years, and took great pride in her work. For the last 30 years, she worked at South Park Pharmacy, and deeply valued...
Laurene Carlson died peacefully on Sunday, June 11th. Memorial service will be held Wed, June 21st at 1:00 pm at Elim Lutheran Church in Port Orchard. In lieu of flowers, gifts came be given to Helpline or Elim Pastor's discretionary fund.
He was loved by many for his generosity and kindness. He graduated from University of Washington with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering and a Masters in Biophysics. Steve served 3 years in the U.S. Army and retired from DON Keyport after 33 years. He was a life time scholar and enjoyed hiking, skiing and travel. He is survived by...
Larry Gene Gudbranson (Capt. USN Retired ) of Manchester, WA passed away June 7, 2017 in Gig Harbor, WA. Larry was born August 12, 1929 and grew up in Bellingham, WA. He graduated from Bellingham High School and earned his degree (BS Economics) from the college which is now known as Western Washington University. It gave him a sense of...
John was born March 29, 1930 in Miller, South Dakota. John died peacefully at home Monday morning May 29, 2017 with his wife at his side in Port Orchard, WA at the age of 87. John married Virginia Hokanson on June 6, 1953 in Raleigh, North Carolina and they lovingly enjoyed 64 years together. They had four children; Rebecca (Dennis)...
Mary Alice Budd was born at home in South Colby, Washington September 14th, 1922. She was the second of 5 siblings born to Dorothy Rice and Alfred Biggs. Although she passed away in Bremerton at Claremont Assisted Living, she had lived in the family home from 1956 until January 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wayne...
Margaret Irene Heggem Kvinsland, a long-time resident of Port Orchard, died peacefully in Gig Harbor, Washington on May 27, 2017. She was a devoted mother, beloved Mormor, Farmor, and Oldemor, and delightful Auntie Muggy to her extended family, as well as a loyal friend. Her faith and Norwegian heritage were a large part of her daily life for 97 years....
David L. Piercy, 68, passed away on May 26, 2017 at his home in Port Orchard. He was born on April 12, 1949 to Donald and Doris (Mortenson) Piercy in Harvey, North Dakota. He grew up in Port Orchard and graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1968. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War...
Please join us at a Celebration of Denny Patten's life for a potluck on July 22, 2017 from 1 - 4 PM at the Tahuya Fire Hall, 14880 NE North Shore Road, Tahuya, WA 98588. Very casual wear - this is the Hood and that is the way Denny would want it. Please, no flowers or plants, but if you...