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Velarde, Frank Wednesday, 06 Dec 2006
Frank Velarde, 82, PSNS retiree
Frank Velarde, of Port Orchard, died on Dec. 6, 2006, in Tacoma.
He was 82.
He was born on Nov. 17, 1924, in Ventura. Calif., to Elias Velarde and Frances Velarde.
He married
Laverne Young on Jan. 19, 1961, in Reno, Nev.
He graduated from Ventura (Calif.) High School in 1941 and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and again from 1951 to 1954.
He spent 15 years working as a marine machinist at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard until his retirement in 1985.
He enjoyed fishing and traveling and was a Seattle Seahawks and Mariners fan.
He is survived by sons Bobby (and wife Debbie) Truitt of Issaquah, Gary Truitt of Marysville and Steven (and wife Karen) Truitt of Port Orchard; daughters Diane Whitson of of North Bend, Ore., and Debi (and husband Fred) Hops of Port Orchard; sister Myra Harrison of Ventura, Calif.; and 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by brothers Elias, Mike, John, Henry and Victor Velarde and sisters Ruth Regalado, Frances Fernandez, Felina Freiberg, Ramona Hedman, Barbara Velarde and Anne Strobbe.
A graveside ceremony is planned for 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 15 at Tahoma National cemetery in Kent.
Remembrances can be made to the American Lung Association, 2625 Third Ave., Seattle, WA 98121-1213.
Katherine May Copperthite
January 27, 1941 - June 10, 2015
Katherine May Copperthite, 74, of Port Orchard passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10th 2015 due to complications from breast cancer. Born on January 27th 1941 in Washington D.C., she soon moved to Alaska, then back to Florida where she lived adventurously on a sailboat, and then Oregon before finally settling in Port Orchard for the past 40 years.
Since that day at the kitchen table in Alaska, she faithfully attended a local church wherever she lived, and always lit up those around her with a joke, a smile, or a compliment. Her joyful spirit, even in old age, reminded you of the gentle rain and new green growth in springtime. She loved the outdoors and all animals like squirrels and sparrows, and especially white horses, the cat tails in the pond, blue herons and Canada geese in the spring, and even the mud and skunk cabbage. Can you hear the spring peepers singing joyfully? Love, joy, and peace.
Throughout her life she worked diligently as an executive secretary at the FAA, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and Washington Mutual in Seattle, but above all devoted many years to her children as a homemaker baking numerous blackberry pies. After retirement, she attended horse carting events, the Dahlia Flower Club and kept busy around the house.
Katherine is survived by her beloved pets Happy and Lattie Corr, two sisters Florence Sadler and Sarah Beers, and her four children: Ted, Jon, Dora, and Tim Copperthite; and four grandchildren: Matthew, Aria, Julian, and Abigail - all of California. Mom - you never made it to California!
A celebration of her life will be held in Port Orchard in September 2015. Please inquire at: kc_life@runbox.com.
John Malcomson
February 5, 1954 - May 6th, 2015
John Malcomson, 61, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 6th at his home in Nordland, WA.
Born to the late Charles and Edith Malcomson in 1954 John graduated from Ingraham High School. After living in Northgate for years, John moved to Marrowstone Island in 1994. Working at the Nordland General Store, John quickly became the heartbeat of the community that he loved. Throughout Nordland, Port Townsend, and beyond, John’s laughter and light will be missed every day.
John is survived by his sisters Kathy and Carrol, his brother Chuck, his brother-in-law Bill, and many loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, we all know that John would appreciate donations to the Port Townsend food bank. The song may have ended, but the melody lingers on.
Grant, Ellora Wednesday, 06 Dec 2006
Ellora R. “Peg” Grant, of Port Orchard, died on Dec. 6, 2006, at home. She was 91.
She was born on April 29, 1915, in Spray, Ore., to Joseph R. and Jannette (Mote) Kelly.
She married
James Wilson Grant in 1938 in Bremerton.
She graduated from Bremerton High School and was a homemaker.
She enjoyed square dancing.
She is survived by sons James L. Grant of Poulsbo and Terrell Grant of Bremerton; daughter Linda Hoover of Magnolia, Texas; and 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by husband James Grant in 2006 and by a brother and a sister.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Dec. 13 at Rill Life Tribute Center in Port Orchard.
Remembrances can be made to South Kitsap Fire and Rescue, 1974 Fircrest Drive, Port Orchard, WA 98366.
Petherick, David Saturday, 25 Feb 2006
David Petherick, of Coupeville, died on Feb. 25, 2006. He was 86.
He was born on July 17, 1919, in Ruston and raised in the Harper area.
During World War II, he served aboard various ships as a Merchant Marine engineer. After the war, he was superintendent of the Bainbridge Shipyard for a short time before working many years in the machine tool business.
Eventually he formed his own company, MAR-MAC, where he provided marine surveys of commercial, government and private vessels.
He enjoyed traveling and sailing his 39-foot yawl, the Mari-Mari.
He is survived by daughters Janna Paris of Sequim and Linda Strycharski of Oak Harbor; and five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by Dorothy Petherick, his wife of 59 years, in 1999; and by daughter Karen Worthington in 1994.
At his request, there will be no services but at a private gathering of family and friends his ashes will be mixed with those of his wife and scattered at sea.
Remembrances can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Reynolds, Robert Saturday, 18 Feb 2006
Robert Vernon Reynolds, of Port Orchard, died on Feb. 18, 2006, in home. He was 85.
He was born on Jan. 15, 1921, in Bremerton, to Harry and Viola (Austin) Reynolds.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946, serving in Africa during World War II.
He later spent 23 years as an electrician at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, then spent 15 years as a salesman at The Bootery in Bremerton.
He is survived by daughter Leona Murray of Philomath, Ore.; stepsons James Roppe of Oregon and Maruin Roppe of Ohio; brother Delbert D. Reynolds of Seattle; sister Patricia Austin of Bremerton; and eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by wife Leone (Fulton) Reynolds in 1991 and by sister Jacquelyn Miller.
A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. on March 14 at Rill Life Tribute Center, 1151 Mitchell Ave. in Port Orchard, with a reception to follow.
Safsten, Daniel Wednesday, 15 Feb 2006
Daniel J. Safsten, of Port Orchard, died on Feb. 15, 2006, in Seattle.
He was 40.
He was born on April 17, 1965, in Seattle to Gunnar and Barbara (House) Safsten.
He attended South Kitsap High School.
He worked as a ferry captain for Horluck Ferries for 14 years and later as a marine technician for Port Orchard Marine Railways.
He was a member of Harper Evangelical Free Church in Port Orchard.
He enjoyed radio-control hobbies, camping and motorcycle riding.
He is survived by son Jeffrey Safsten of Port Orchard; brothers Timothy (and wife Katherine) Safsten and David A. Safsten, both of Port Orchard.
A funeral was held on Feb. 24 at Rill Life Tribute Center in Port Orchard, followed by burial at Sunset Lane Memorial Park.
Gertsch, John Friday, 17 Feb 2006
John W. Gertsch Jr., of Port Orchard, died on Feb. 17, 2006, in Bremerton.
He was 49.
He was born on Jan. 24, 1957, in Bremerton and attended South Kitsap High School.
He enjoyed music and working on cars.
He is survived by his father, John W. Gertsch, Sr., of Port Orchard; brother Larry Gertsch, of Port Orchard; half-brother Jeff Jackson, of Sequim; sisters Betty Counterman of Port Orchard, Sandra Gertsch of Olalla and Bonnie Millard and Port Orchard.
Funeral plans were not announced.
Cremation was by Kitsap Cremation and Burial Society of Port Orchard.
Brown, Russell Wednesday, 15 Feb 2006
Russell L. Brown Sr., of Olalla, died on Feb. 15, 2006.
He was 89.
He was born in Seattle on Nov. 3, 1916. His wife of 61 years, Agnes, preceded him in death.
He is survived by sons Russ (and wife Patty) Brown Jr. and Ron (and wife Rosemary) Brown; and three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Agnes Brown.
Services were held on Feb. 23 at Acacia Memorial Park in Lake Forest Park.
Remembrances may be sent to South Kitsap Fire & Rescue, 1974 Fircrest Dr SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366.
McCleneghan, Donald Friday, 10 Feb 2006
Donald Vance McCleneghan, of Port Orchard, died on Feb. 10, 2006, in Tukwila.
He was 64.
He was born on Sept. 2, 1941, in Seattle to Vance and Leona (Dirks) McCleneghan.
He married
Rose Chapin on July 31, 1964, in Seattle.
He served from 1959 to 1979 in the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam and earning the Bronze Star.
He later spent 23 years working as a warehouseman at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, retiring in 1993.
He was a member of the Port Orchard VFW.
He is survived by wife Rose McCleneghan of Port Orchard; son Raymond McCleneghan of Bremerton; daughters Mary and Donna McCleneghan of Bremer-ton; brother Ronald McCleneghan of Tacoma; and one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by sister Pat Roderick and granddaughter Faith McCleneghan.
Funeral services will be private.
