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Curtis Lee Cosens

Curtis Lee Cosens

Apr 12, 2016

*Words to describe Curtis- Caring. Adventurous. Protective. Creative. Quirky. Inspirational. *Favorite stories of Curtis' life- One night Curtis and his baby sister Jennifer were doing mud masks together. Sarah, his other sister, was talking to them via instant messenger and asked what they were doing. They replied that they were doing chocolate masks. Sarah thought that was really cool and...

James "Jimmy" Kelley

James "Jimmy" Kelley

Apr 5, 2016

IN LOVING MEMORY James "Jimmy" Kelly October 27, 1944- April 5, 2016 James "Jimmy" Kelley passed away unexpectedly on the night of April 5, 2016. Jimmy is survived by his five younger sisters, younger brother and many nieces and nephews. He is remembered and loved by his family and close friends. Jimmy was born in Bremerton, Washington on October 27,...

Margaret Anne Blanchard

Margaret Anne Blanchard

Apr 3, 2016

Margaret A. Blanchard, age 70, passed away on April 3rd, 2016, at her home in Sunnyslope surrounded by her family. She was born on September 4th, 1945 in Eye, Nr. Peterborough, England to George & Elsie (Dowsing) Rome and had eight brothers and sisters. She married Gary Blanchard 52 years ago on September 26, 1964 and has four children, Juliette...

Lucille Marie Trail

Lucille Marie Trail

Apr 2, 2016

Lucille Marie Trail (Maiden name: Knaak) was born December 1, 1925 and was raised in various parts of the state of Iowa. During WW 2 she worked as a welder for making glass frames for steel doors. Married Lloyd G. Trail in June, of 1953. After Lloyd Trail retired due to medical issues she owned "Trails Tropical Fish" a pet...

Oliveia Merie Jacobs

Oliveia Merie Jacobs

Mar 25, 2016

Oliveia Merie Jacobs a.k.a Chelcie Anne Jacobs passed away 25 March 2016. She was born 23 August 1991. Olive was born at home she grew to be a free spirited young lady who loved everyone. Olive is survived by her mother Kathrine Neary, her sister Rayana Neary, grandmother Marian Warner, her father James Jacobs, her stepmom Leah Jacobs, sister Amber...

Willard B Teachenor

Willard B Teachenor

Mar 24, 2016

Willard B. Teachenor went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2016 at 12:01 a.m. Will, as he was known to most of his family and friends, was born in Des Moines, Iowa on October 31, 1938. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Teachenor, Daughter, Dana Kovacs, Son, Todd Teachenor, and Grandchildren, Jessica Petersen, Ryan...

Thomas M. Graham

Thomas M. Graham

Mar 18, 2016

Cherished husband, father, brother, grandfather & friend Thomas (Tom) Graham passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton, WA due to an extended illness. Tom was born in Bremerton on October 24th, 1950. In his younger years he enjoyed drag racing, stock car racing and rebuilding classic cars. On July 25, 1992 Tom married Cheryl (Watkins) Graham...

Barbara Jean Brainard

Barbara Jean Brainard

Mar 17, 2016

Barbara Brainard Born May 10, 1939 Passed away on St. Patricks Day, March 17, 2016 She was 76 years old. A memorial service will be held at a later date. She was a loving mother who enjoyed spending time with her children, grand children and great grand children. She was a pet lover and enjoyed yelling at the TV during...

Beatrice Blanche Manns

Beatrice Blanche Manns

Mar 15, 2016

Beatrice B. Manns, 90, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Bea was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 8, 1925. She grew up in Milwaukee with her parents, three brothers and one sister. As young girl, she lived across the street from a movie theater and loved to watch all the latest movies, especially musicals with...

Neal James Scott

Neal James Scott

Mar 15, 2016

Neal was so many things to so many people—brother, son, friend, big bird, gamer, gear head—above all, a sensitive and gentle soul who won many friends with his kindness. Neal loved boating and snowmobiling with his dad and brother, summer trips to Silverwood Theme Park with his mom and stepdad. His hobbies included working on his truck, camping, motorcycle riding,...

Catherine June Espy

Catherine June Espy

Mar 15, 2016

Catherine “Cathy” June Espy, 59, passed away peacefully at home on 3/15/2016, after a long and valiant struggle with COPD. She was attended by loving family and close friends. Cathy was born in Martinez, California, to Joy Anna Griffin and Carl Greshiam. She grew up in the Port Orchard area, attended SK schools and graduated in 1975 from South Kitsap...

Frank Albert Baillie, Jr.

Frank Albert Baillie, Jr.

Mar 14, 2016

Port Orchard, WA resident for 43 years, Lt. Frank A. Baillie Jr. (Ret.), passed away on March 14, 2016. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley (Lundy) and his son Bill. He was survived by his sons, Bruce Baillie and Mark Baillie, daughter Jennie Johnstone, 7 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. A Navy weatherman for 27 years...

Mary L. Rappleye

Mary L. Rappleye

Mar 14, 2016

Full obituary and life story coming soon.

Michelle Marie Gullickson

Michelle Marie Gullickson

Mar 10, 2016

Michelle’s early years were rough, but when she was 10 she and Renee’ became part of the Palmer Hanson family in Bremerton. Now, a real family including big brothers John and Jerry and fun cousins, aunts and uncles. A new beginning; dreams from ballet to the Beatles. Mom, Lauralee, took her to see both Rudolf Nureyev, and later, the Beatles...

Ronnie L. Deatherage

Ronnie L. Deatherage

Mar 9, 2016

Ronnie L. Deatherage, 72, of Port Orchard passed away at Franciscan Hospice in University Place on March 9, 2016. He was born in October 23, 1943 in Eminence, MO to Lonnie and Ruth Williams Deatherage. Ronnie and his mother moved to Clinton, IA in 1958. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1961. In January 1965, Ronnie entered the United...

Joseph Buhl Firman

Joseph Buhl Firman

Mar 3, 2016

Joseph Buhl Firman, 53, passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 3, 2016 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. He was born November 23, 1962 in Omaha, Nebraska to Donald & Karen (Buhl) Firman. He graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1981. He married Jean Macabitas on February 3, 1987 and raised four beautiful children. A graduate...

Mary Louise Grevstad

Mary Louise Grevstad

Mar 3, 2016

Mary Louise Grevstad passed away on March 3, 2016 in Gig Harbor, Washington. She was 95 years old. Mary was preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and husband of 75 years John Anton Grevstad, parents Louis and Antonia Reeland, brother William A. Reeland, daughter-in-law Judy Grevstad and granddaughter Julie Grevstad. Mary is survived by her sons Larry Lewis...

Joshua James Jackson

Joshua James Jackson

Mar 2, 2016

Joshua James Jackson was born October 27, 1990 in Bellevue, Washington. Josh graduated from Insight Academy in 2009 and then followed his passion for cooking by attaining his culinary arts degree from Bates Technical College. Josh loved working on cars with his dad and was a talented musician who played several instruments. Josh sadly left us for heaven on March...

Auguste Wright

Auguste Wright

Mar 2, 2016

Auguste W Helga Wright was welcomed into heaven on March 2 2016/. She was born on October 23, 1923 in Frankfurt Germany to Wilhem and Emma Elizabeth Gruber. She served in the Air Force and worked at the newspaper in Frankfurt. She met Warren Wright while he was vacationing, they were married 3 months later. Helga came to America with...

Sherlee L. Locker

Sherlee L. Locker

Feb 28, 2016

SherLee Lorraine (Riggin) Locker was born January 15th, 1930 in Port Norris, NJ to Walter and Lillian Riggin. Because her father trained in Ft. Sheridan and Ft. Lee and served in WWI in Lorraine, France, her parents chose to commemorate all that as a name difficult to get folks to say just the way she liked it. Those of us...

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