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Chu, Dennis Sunday, 02 Aug 2009

Central Kitsap Reporter Central Kitsap, WA

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Dennis Shen-On Chu died Aug. 2, 2009 with his loving family by his side after a long battle with cancer. The Silverdale resident was 71.
Dennis was born on May 31, 1938 to Harry and Mabel (Aea) Chu and raised in Honolulu.
Dennis was a longtime electrician with Johnson Controls and EJB at Bangor and Keyport military bases. His hobbies consisted of slot car, go-cart, drag car and motorcycle racing. His loves were to rebuild cars, fishing, crabbing, camping and his other love of playing the slot machines at the casino.
Dennis is survived by his wife Valerie; sons, Darren (Nancy) and Dwayne (Lisa); daughters, Denise (Darrick), Denette (Tim), Desiree (Esmeraldo); and Hanai (raised) children, Ryan (Patty), Gary (Shannon) and Deidra (Josh). He was a wonderful and loving grandfather to 17 grandchildren and blessed to be a great-grandfather to one great-grandchild.
Dennis’ heart was truly devoted to caring, helping and loving all of his family and friends.
A funeral mass for Dennis was held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 4215 Pine Road NE in Bremerton. Please sign the online guest book at www.tuellmckeebremerton.com.

Capers, Elaine Saturday, 18 Jul 2009

Central Kitsap Reporter Central Kitsap, WA

Elaine Kristen Capers of Fox Island died July 18, 2009 after a nine-month battle with cancer. She was 43 years old.
Elaine was born in El Centro, Calif. on March 2, 1966 to Lucinda and Jerome Capers. Elaine, her mother, father and two brothers moved to the Philippines shortly after she was born. Her father served in the U.S. Navy there. A few years later, they moved back to California, where Elaine enjoyed all things water, from surf camp to studying marine life in tidal pools.
Her mom and brothers were very musical, but Elaine inherited her dad’s tin ear, and finally gave up on a musical career. Instead, Elaine became a serious ballet dancer. In high school, she was invited to audition for the San Francisco Ballet. But Elaine realized a ballet dancer’s career is quite short and intense, and would not leave any room for anything else in her life. So she gave up ballet.
Instead, she got a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Francisco State University in geography, and worked at Nordstrom as a buyer to help put herself through school. She then worked for the Environmental Defense Fund.
In 1994, her son Nicholas was born. He was the joy and pride of her life, and she loved attending his track meets, teaching him to drive and just spending time with him.
In 2004, she and Nicholas moved to Fox Island with her parents, and Elaine joined the Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority, as part of the team dedicated to revitalizing Bremerton. Elaine believed in Bremerton, and was delighted to see new businesses, residents and life begin to return there as a result of the renewal efforts. She earned a Certificate in Community Development from the University of Washington in 2009.
For fun, she played volleyball at the YMCA, and she loved fashion and enjoyed helping fashion-challenged friends put together their wardrobes. Elaine was one of those people who could make you think you were the most important person in the room, and when she smiled, everybody smiled with her.
Elaine is survived by her son and her parents, all of Fox Island; brothers Eric Capers of Weston, Fla. and Jerome Capers II of Johannesburg, Mich. and their families. She will be missed by her maternal and paternal grandmothers, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers, a college fund at Wells Fargo Bank has been established for Elaine’s son Nicholas Capers. Deposits can be made at any branch in his name.

Nixon-Lyons, Sally Wednesday, 24 Jun 2009

Central Kitsap Reporter Central Kitsap, WA

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Sally Ann Nixon-Lyons, of Port Orchard, died on June 24, 2009.
She was 53.
She was born to Robert and Joyce Nixon on April 8, 1956 in Aberdeen.
She married Scott Lyons on May 6, 1985 on the island of Maui.
She grew up in Silverdale and graduated from Central Kitsap High School in 1974.
She earned a bachelor\'s degree from Central Washington University and later completed her Certificate in Aging and her master\'s degree in social work from the University of Washington.
She spent 30 years working in the field of aging, including eight years as social service director at Martha and Mary Nursing Home and more than 20 years with Pierce County in the Aging and Long Term Care program.
She enjoyed collecting antiques and gardening.
She is survived by her husband Scott Lyons of Port Orchard; son Conner Lyons; parents Robert and Joyce Nixon of Chico; and brothers Tracy (and wife Leisa) Nixon of Port Orchard and Scott (and wife Shari) Nixon of Chehalis.
She was preceded in death by her sister Mona Kulani.
A celebration of life is scheduled for 1 p.m. July 11 at the LDS Church at 1550 Hoover Ave. S.E. Port Orchard.
Rememberances can be sent to the American Cancer Society and Humane Society.

Robert \"Bob\", Goad Sunday, 31 May 2009

Central Kitsap Reporter Central Kitsap, WA

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Robert \"Bob\" Frank Goad died May 31, 2009 after a sudden heart attack while he was mowing his lawn at his home in Shelton where he stayed to be on medical call at Mason General Hospital. His great heart gave out on him, while dressed in the famous, cozy green hospital scrubs which he, laughingly, wore everywhere.
He was the first-born son of Samuel Terry Goad and Rose Kelley Goad; husband of nearly 38 years (June 19) to college sweetheart, Carolyn (Waldeck); father of Matt, Jenny, Chris, and Katie. Bob was born in St. Paul, Minn. where his mother, Rose, was born and raised.
This was a man who was dedicated to the ideals of home, country and God. He distinguished himself highly in his military, medical and, most importantly, family careers. Service for helping others and living up to highly ethical ideals of morality and justice were integral to all aspects of his life. His lighter side was seen in his eclectic love of books, comics, music and films of all genres. We all must grow older, but we never have to grow up. Movies \"King Kong\" and \"Creature of the Black Lagoon\" were very special to him.
Bob attended Benilde High School in St. Louis Park, Minn. and Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. from 1965 to 1973 for both his undergraduate (BSC) degree and medical school. His medical internship was done at the old Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, ’73-’74. He was accepted for a two-year residency in anesthesia and a one-year fellowship in hyperbaric medicine at Duke University in Durham, N.C. from 1982 to 1985.
Upon graduation from medical school, he was commissioned an officer in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps where he served for 24 years, rising quickly through the ranks before retiring as a Captain (06) in 1994. His training began in Groton, Cont. at the Naval Undersea Medical Institute (NUMI) which led to him becoming an expert in diving/submarine medicine. He was the recipient of the Surgeon General\'s award there. He served in San Diego as the Designated Saturation Diving Medicial Officer Deep Diving Systems,COMSUBDEVGRUONE. From 1978 to 1982, he served as the U.S. Navy Exchange Officer in Underwater Medicine to the Royal Navy at the Institute of Naval Medicine in Alverstoke, England. That led to his appointment as chief medical officer for Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii from 1986 to 1990. Bob\'s final tour in the Navy was as the director for Operational Medicine, Naval Hospital, Bremerton from 1990 to 1994.
He began a full-time career in anesthesia from 1994 to 2009 at Mason General Hospital (where he co-owned the business) and part-time at a local oral surgery/implant clinic. He saved many lives due to his focused attention to details in the operating room and was rated as a top anesthesiologist.
Bob\'s love of diving and the mysterious beauty of the ocean were very important to him, stemming from his Navy experiences. He was a renowned expert in the treatment of the \"bends,\" working with the Diving Accident Network and the Underwater/Hyperbaric Medical Society.
Comedian, jokester and prankster extraordinaire were what Bob had always been. Ever-thoughtful, no friend or relative\'s birthday or anniversary that he knew went by without a greeting card. Two were waiting to be mailed when he passed.
Recently, he had become involved with the \"Prisoners of the Far East WWII Memorial\" project which is striving to raise money to erect a monument in Bremerton to these brave soldiers and civilians.
In addition to his nuclear family, Bob leaves behind his father, Samuel Terry; sisters, Carolyn and Maryann (John Merideth); brother, John (Jean); in-laws; cousins; nephews; nieces; aunts; and uncles. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose.
The Mass of Christian Burial is at noon Friday, June 12 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 1310 Madison Ave. NE on Bainbridge Island. A reception will follow at the church in Conger Hall. Interment will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery on Bainbridge Island.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to: Transitional Resources (works with the mentally ill), 2970 SW Avalon Way, Seattle, WA 98126 or Prisoners of the Far East WWII Memorial, 2412 Soundview Dr. NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. An online guest book is available at www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Ferrari, Luigi Friday, 22 May 2009

Central Kitsap Reporter Central Kitsap, WA

Luigi Ferrari died May 22, 2009. The Port Orchard resident was 43.
He was born on July 24, 1965. He was the owner and incredible baker of Luigi\'s Baking in Bremerton. He was a true Renaissance man. His passion and enthusiasm for baking, gardening, cooking, soap making, writing, art and community involvement was evident in the depth and breadth of his knowledge and his commitment to sharing that knowledge with others. He was a student of life and a teacher of love.
Survivors include his wife, Stacy \"Amber\" R. Maxwell; parents, Catherine Ferrari and Antonio Ferrari; daughters, Branden Lindsey (Joshua) Hamilton and Amber Lynn Ferrari; brother, Joseph (Carolyn) Ferrari; grandchildren, Destiny, Adam and Grace Hamilton; cousins, Sue, Gianni, Lorena, Loretta and Chiarina Ferrari, and Don Paul and Gena Chiodo; his uncles, Giuseppe and Paul Ferrari, and Donald Lee Chiodo; aunts Giuseppina, Filomena and Franca Ferrari, and Joyce Chiodo; and many, many wonderful friends, customers.
A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, June 6 at Miller-Woodlawn in Bremerton. Memorial donations can be made to the farmers market of your choice.

Terry, Ferdin Sunday, 30 Nov 2008

Central Kitsap Reporter Central Kitsap, WA

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Ferdin F. Terry died Nov. 30, 2008 at Harborview Medical Center. The Silverdale resident was 89.
Ferdin was born on March 25, 1919 in Lund, Nev. to George and Anna (Jensen) Terry. He graduated from Metropolis High School in Nevada in 1937 and later from Olympic College in 1973.
He married Florence Granville on Oct. 19, 1946 in Beaver, Utah. She preceded him in death in 1988.
Ferdin served in the U.S. Army Air Corp from 1940 to 1945 and achieved the rank of master sergeant. He worked at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for 33 years and also worked part-time for 15 years at Manette TV. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was an amateur “Ham” radio operator, enjoyed photography, genealogy, cooking, sewing and wood working.
Ferdin was preceded in death by his brother, Andrew and sisters, Tressa Hyde and Jetta Lane.
He is survived by his sons, William, Ray and Darrell; daughters, Margaret Elmore and Joan Wallner; 15 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held Dec. 4. Interment is at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to Harrison Medical Center Foundation, Attention: Cardiac Care Center, 2520 Cherry Ave., Bremerton, WA 98310.
An online memorial can be seen at www.lewischapel.com.

Krache, Todd Sunday, 30 Nov 2008

Central Kitsap Reporter Central Kitsap, WA

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Todd Francis Krache died Nov. 30, 2008. He was 21.
Todd was born in Bremerton to Dewey and Lynette Krache on Sept. 2, 1987. He loved his family and friends and taught them all about unconditional love. He was born with tuberous sclerosis, and lived his life going through rounds of doctors, medications and surgeries always calm and with grace.
Although Todd couldn’t speak, he always got his thoughts across. He loved the outdoors, walks, swimming, camping, boating, car rides and going to school. He had a way with people — they just loved Todd. He had a support group that extended far and beyond his family, teachers and his brother’s friends. He has made an unforgettable impact on all who loved him and will be missed beyond words.
Surviving are his parents; brothers, Brett (Tamara) and Kyle; niece Brooklyn; nephew Jameson; grandparents, Virginia and Don Teece, Jane and Jim Lee; uncles and aunts, John (Sue) Boddy, Mike (Cheryl) Boddy, David (Connie) Teece, John (Deanna) Krache, Jim (Elsie) Alexander, Mel (Elaine) Alexander; and many extended family.
A memorial service is at 11 a.m. Dec. 6, 2008 at Lewis Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any Bank of America, to Lynn Krache for The Todd Krache Memorial Fund.

Nelson, Craig Wednesday, 26 Nov 2008

Central Kitsap Reporter Central Kitsap, WA

Craig Nelson died unexpectedly Nov. 26, 2008 at his home in Lacey. He was 54.
He was born in Viselia, Calif. on March 31, 1954 to Alta and Harold Nelson. Craig was a member of the Tracyton Boy Scouts, reaching the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Central Kitsap High School and then became a second-generation Coug at Washington State University, graduating with summa cum laude honors. He then graduated from Stanford Law School where he received his Judis Doctorate.
Craig worked in private practice in Wenatchee until 1991 where he then moved to Centralia and became the city attorney, later becoming the city manager. In 1999, he began working for the department of licensing hearings and interviews unit as a hearing officer and worked his way to administrator of the unit in 2002. During his career he was passionate about many things; he wanted to have more tourists in Centralia. He made the train station beautiful and more tourist-friendly to bring money to the town. President Clinton stopped in Centralia to hand-deliver the grant money. Craig had to borrow caution tape and government vehicles from surrounding cities to satisfy the Secret Service for that visit from President Clinton. While working for the Department of Licensing, Craig achieved many accomplishments to foster relationships with many agencies outside the Department of Licensing, including his receiving a Chief’s 2006 Coin from the Washington State Patrol. Craig was the chair of the city of Wenatchee Planning Commission. From 1985 to 1991 he served as the chairman of the board of trustees at the Wenatchee Valley College. He formerly chaired and was a member of the Collections Board. In 1995, Governor Booth Gardner appointed Craig to the board of Trustees of the Community College District 15. In 2004, he was a member of the Okanogan Conservation District. He was a member at large of the WAIJA and also was a member of the NAIJA.
He contributed to Channel 9 often, he loved to listen to ABBA and Celtic Women, he was a military history buff, he loved working on family genealogy and had a fabulous sense of humor. He was very loved by his family, coworkers and friends. Craig was preceded in death by his father Harold Nelson.
He is survived by his wife Donna of Wenatchee; son Anders Nelson of Wenatchee; mother Alta Nelson of Bremerton; sister Sandra Nelson Peterson of Poulsbo; niece Kimberly (Nash) Purser of Lafayette, La.; and great-niece and -nephew Jordan and Halle Purser. He loved his two kitties, Hobbs and Luthar. A celebration of life is at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Lacey Senior Center located at 6757 Pacific Ave., Lacey. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. For questions regarding the services, call Sandra Peterson at (360) 779-2121.

Lougheed, Marnie Monday, 17 Nov 2008

Central Kitsap Reporter Central Kitsap, WA

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Marnie Lilian Lougheed died Nov. 17, 2008. The Bremerton resident was 67.
She was born May 21, 1941 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada to Arthur and Lillian (Haddock) McLarry.
She graduated from Montesano High School in 1959 and married Mike Lougheed in Montesano on June 18, 1960. She graduated from Central Washington University in 1985 and from Seattle Pacific University in 1989 with her master\'s in education.
Marnie worked for 15 years as a teacher at Silverdale Elementary School, retiring in 2001. She also worked at J.C. Penney for 20 years and at Central Kitsap Junior High School\'s library for eight years.
Marnie enjoyed her grandkids, books, stamping, crafts, hunting golf balls, travel with Mike and keeping in touch with extended family and friends. She liked spending time in Cathedral City, baking and making raspberry jam. She was a member of the Harrison Hospital Foundation, Children\'s Hospital in Seattle and the Quilt Guild.
Survivors include her husband Mike, son William (Kathy) Lougheed and daughters Michelle and Wendy Lougheed, all of Port Orchard; mother Lillian McLarry of Port Orchard; grandchildren Zachary and Kelley Vanchiere and James and Erik Lougheed; sister Gail Hashagen of Sammamish; nephews Ryan Hashagen of Bellingham and Troy (Marta) Hashagen of Tacoma. She was preceded in death by her father and son-in-law Russell Vanchiere.
A memorial service is scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24 at Crossroads Neighborhood Church in Bremerton. Burial is at Sunset Lane Memorial Park in Port Orchard. Memorial donations can be made to Children\'s Hospital. An online memorial is available at www.rill.com.

Gross, William \"Bill\" Thursday, 06 Nov 2008

Central Kitsap Reporter Central Kitsap, WA

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William \"Bill\" Gross died Nov. 6, 2008 at home from a heart attack. The Bremerton resident was 84.
He was born in Yoncalla, Ore., an only child of William and Maude Gross. He graduated from Yoncalla High School in 1942 and soon after moved to Bremerton to start an electrician apprentice program at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS). During this time, Bill also served in the Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. Finishing military service, he returned to work at PSNS for the next 36 years, retiring as an electrical supervisory equipment specialist.
Bill met and fell in love with Lorraine Shelly of Bremerton and they were married in 1948. They enjoyed spending time at “the lake” and later traveling in their RV. When at home, Bill was always watching sports on his big screen TV.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lorraine; their three children Julie Ann (Ray) Danielson of Silverdale, Bill (Rise) Gross of Poulsbo and Roger Gross of Sequim; four grandchildren Will (Marie) Gross of Port Orchard, Christina Gross of Poulsbo, Matthew Gross of Poulsbo and Michael Gross who is presently serving a mission in Phoenix for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; two great-grandchildren Isabella Gross and Wil (Liam) Gross of Port Orchard.
He truly exemplified all of the values of the greatest generation. His word was his bond. If he said it, it was done. He will be truly missed.
A private graveside will be held. Friends and family are respectfully invited to attend a memorial from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at Sylvan Pines Clubhouse, located at 3541 Sylvan Pines Lane in Bremerton.
An online guestbook is available at www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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