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 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 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,...
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 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, 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 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...
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) 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 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 (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...
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, 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...
Born at Newport Naval Hospital, Jennifer was the daughter of a Navy family. She traveled this country and the world before settling in Washington. She graduated from South Kitsap High School and attended Western Washington University. Jennifer loved teaching and continued courses in child development while she worked in that field, until injuries precluded further employment. Faith in God was...
Melisa Joann Young Matheson, 44, of Port Orchard, Washington died on September 1, 2016 in Bremerton, Washington. She courageously fought a long and difficult battle with breast cancer for approximately 8 1/2 years that eventually spread to her bones. Melisa was born in Garfield Heights, Ohio to Jo Marie Young on November 29, 1971. Melisa had no greater love in...
Mary Shinaberger passed away peacefully surrounded by family August 28, 2016. Mary (Helvig) Shinaberger is survived by her loving husband Raymond, son Bobby, daughter Lisa, cherished grandson Chantz, sisters, many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and beloved friends. Mary lived a life full of love, imbued with the values of St. Francis of Assisi. The profound prayer of St. Francis mirrored...
My Father could be a complicated man. He was a very private person but he was a very generous man. I don’t think most people know how generous he was. At some point he began telling me when he would give to someone or something because he wanted to teach us to be generous. He was a father who wanted...
Les Harper was born in Bremerton, WA on June 17, 1949 to Robert Lee Roy & Violette Alice Harper. He loved sports, especially basketball & football. He played basketball on Bremerton City League as young adult. He played center position despite his being short. He coached a boys team later in life. He was in weight lifter's club during high...
Life HIstory: Born in Bremerton, WA. May 12, 1941 to Mary Rossi and Melvin Hillman Carter. Siblings: Arlene Bruce, Dean Carter, Jeanne Moore. Lived in Port Orchard for the majority of his life. Spent some years living and working in Portland, Oregon. Graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1959. Jack loved riding his motorcycle with his friends and family....
Charles Rook Atkinson, Port Orchard, died August 10, 2016 at the age of 85. He was a loving and beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Charlie, called Rook by his family and close friends, is survived by his wife Rosie, Port Orchard , and their six children, Nancy Doyle (Bill), Phyllis Counts (Dennis), Susan Mullins (Alvin), Richard Atkinson,...