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Donald Eugene Mcguirk

Donald Eugene Mcguirk

Oct 4, 2016

Donald Eugene McGuirk, Port Orchard, WA, passed away quietly in his sleep at the age of 92 on October 4th, 2016. Don was born in Portland, OR, on July 19, 1924, the son of Frank and Loretto McGuirk. He spent the majority of his life in the Puget Sound area. He served as a waist gunner on the B24 Liberator...

David G. Clark

David G. Clark

Oct 2, 2016

David was born in Walsenburg, CO to Clarence A. and Florence L. Clark (Russell). He lived mostly in Cheyenne, WY until age 11 when he moved with his family to Port Orchard, WA. After graduating from South Kitsap High School in 1964 he joined the Army and spent a tour in Germany. He enjoyed long walks, singing, studying his Bible,...

Patricia Jean Alexander

Patricia Jean Alexander

Oct 1, 2016

Patricia Jean Alexander, 92 of Hereford, Texas died October 1, 2016. She was born on April 2, 1924 in Portland, Oregon to Alfred E. Contryman and Martha Augusta Loretz. She married her lifetime friend, Roy Benner Alexander, he preceded her in death in 2008. Patricia earned her college degree and worked as a Registered Nurse. She was also a caring,...

Rosa Salas Quenga

Rosa Salas Quenga

Sep 29, 2016

Rosa S. Quenga, 75, of Port Orchard, died September 29th at her residence surrounded by her family. A Funeral Mass will be 11am Wednesday, October 5th at St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Sunset Lane cemetery under the care of Rill Chapel.

Stephen Gail Foster

Stephen Gail Foster

Sep 28, 2016

Stephen G. Foster 2-22-49 to 9-28, 2016 Steve Foster passed away September 28, 2016 at Harrison Memorial, the same hospital he was born at 67 years ago. He is survived by his wife Shirley (Wilder), a brother Don of Port Orchard, two sisters, Linda San Gregory (Tom) of Port Angeles and Harriett Robinson of Auburn, many nieces, nephews, cousins and...

John Floyd Sanders

John Floyd Sanders

Sep 26, 2016

"His contagious smile would light up a room. John Floyd Sanders lived a full life. He was born in Bismarck, ND on June 11th, 1933. But for the most part his home was Port Orchard, Wa. John, also known as Jack, had many passions: horseback riding, singing, playing the guitar, dancing & skiing. He had a big heart for a...

Nancy Lynn Manheimer

Nancy Lynn Manheimer

Sep 25, 2016

The world has lost a beautiful soul. Nancy Manheimer was born in Bremerton Washington on June 4, 1959. She left us far to soon, September 25, 2016. She is survived by her husband Doug Manheimer, one sister, two brothers, six "in-law" siblings, eight nephews and nieces, eleven grand nephews and nieces, too many close friends to count and three very...

John Raymond Hoem

John Raymond Hoem

Sep 25, 2016

John R. Hoem passed away Sunday, September 25th at his home in Port Orchard. John was born in Bremerton on July 10, 1924 to Charles Hoem and Gladys (Chase) Hoem. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Edith Anderson Hoem; a brother, Clifford, a half brother, Larry, and two step brothers, Norman Frisby and Chandler Thompson. John is...

Bunni Elizabeth Barr

Bunni Elizabeth Barr

Sep 23, 2016

Bunni Barr, 65 passed away September 23, 2016 in Puyallup. She was raised in Port Orchard and graduated 1969 from South Kitsap High School. Bunnie is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Bonnie Barr, sisters, Carol Clancy and Barbara Brigham. She is survived by her siblings, Danielle and Chuck Thompson, Anthony and Diane Dimond, and her children Michael...

Ervin Otis Banks

Ervin Otis Banks

Sep 22, 2016

Ervin O. Banks, age 69, passed away peacefully at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle, Washington on September 22, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 22, 1947 in Ashville, North Carolina. He is survived by his wife Deborah K Banks of 38 years who resides in Gig Harbor, Washington; children Lisa Banks (Michael) Croke of Sedro Woolley,...

Rita Rio

Rita Rio

Sep 21, 2016

It is with great sadness we apprise you of the passing of our friend and family member, Rita Rio, Aug.18, 1947-Sept.21, 2016. Rita passed away at home after a brief illness. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The American Heart Association in Rita's behalf.

Ledovina "Nanay" Almerol Aromin

Ledovina "Nanay" Almerol Aromin

Sep 20, 2016

Ledovina Almerol Aromin (AKA Nanay) went home to be with the Lord on September 20, 2016. She was born on April 14, 1938 in Tayug, Pangasinan Province, Philippines to Leon and Eustaquia Almerol. She was the 2nd of 5 children with one brother (Lorenzo: AKA Delilah) surviving her. Nanay married Hermenigildo Rivera Aromin, Sr. (AKA Tatay). He predeceased her on...

Leona Arlene Peterson

Leona Arlene Peterson

Sep 18, 2016

Leona Arlene Peterson, 97, was born in Orfordville, WI in 1919. She became the much- loved wife of Clayton Peterson in 1940. They moved to Washington in 1960 and had two daughters. During her life she traveled worldwide, enjoyed good friends, and laughter. She is survived by daughter Barbara (Jimmy) Vickers of Newnan, Georgia; grandchildren Daphne Hill & Jimmy, Emily...

Roger G. Kingston

Roger G. Kingston

Sep 16, 2016

Roger passed away at home on September 16th due to complications of diabetes. He is survived by his father Wayne Kingston(Eva) of Washington/Texas, sister Dawn Kingston of Bremerton, daughter Staci Smythe of Port Orchard, son Robert Henke(Deirdre) of Port Orchard, son Justin Kingston of Tacoma, son Eric Kingston of Ketchican,daughter Heather Kingston(Matt) of Port Orchard, daughter Amianne Kingston of Port...

Thomas Wesley Sanders

Thomas Wesley Sanders

Sep 13, 2016

Tom was a Radar Technician First Class aboard USS SeaRaven SS-196 during World War II and Project Manager WW2END Special Event aboard the USS Missouri. He was an accomplished amateur radio operator (W6QJI) who expertly designed antennas, and he was regional coordinator for the SETI Institute (Search for Extra-terrestrial Intelligence). Tom’s strength inspired others to pursue their highest ambitions. He...

Elizabeth "Betty" Lois Armstrong

Elizabeth "Betty" Lois Armstrong

Sep 13, 2016

Elizabeth (Betty) Armstrong Born June 18, 1925 – Died September 13, 2016 Betty Armstrong was born in Seattle, WA, the daughter of a first-generation Lappland immigrant mother and NW logger father. She graduated from Broadway High in 1943, continuing her education at the University of Washington. At UW she was a member of the Delta Chi and a pilot in...

James "Jimmy" Arthur Lemon

James "Jimmy" Arthur Lemon

Sep 9, 2016

James (Jimmy) Arthur Lemon Jr. age 47, passed away Friday September 9th 2016 in Port Orchard, Washington. He was born June 11th 1969 to James and Bonnie Lemmon. He is survived by his mother Bonnie Lemon, his brothers Marty, Jody, and Corey Lemon, his sisters Rhonda and Kristina Lemon, and by his beloved children Ronnie James Lemon and Austin Dean...

Malcolm Leslie Smith

Malcolm Leslie Smith

Sep 7, 2016

Malcolm (Hoagy) Leslie Smith, age 67, of Southworth, Washington went peacefully to be with his Savior on September 7, 2016. Hoag was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Port Orchard, WA. He was in his 11th year of Parkinson’s disease and dealt with the advanced stages of Parkinson’s disease for the past several months. Hoagy had been at the...

Jon Thomas Sorenson

Jon Thomas Sorenson

Sep 6, 2016

I was the first child born to Carl T and Ruth A Sorenson on June 7, 1936 in Sacred Heart Hospital located in Spokane, Washington. My parents then had a son Vern Daniel and Carleen after me. Vern & I both had scarlet fever at the same time and were in Sacred Heart Hospital. Our Doctor advised the nurse staff...

Frederick Leonard Thompson

Frederick Leonard Thompson

Sep 5, 2016

Frederick Leonard Thompson, lived a pretty full life, until health issues started getting in the way. At age 60, only 4 days away from his 61st birthday, Fred passed away suddenly in Bremerton on Sept. 05, 2016. He was born to Joe (Joseph) and Frankie (Francis Stilwell) Thompson on Sept. 09, 1955 here in Bremerton, Washington. Fred lived in Bremerton...

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