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Ericson, Donald Friday, 27 Aug 2010

North Kitsap Herald North Kitsap, WA

Donald Alan Ericson of Poulsbo, Wash., died Aug. 27, 2010, at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton after a mercifully short illness. He was 84 years old. He died the day before his 62nd wedding anniversary.

Don was born May 28, 1926, in Spokane, Wash., to Eric R. Ericson and Ethie (Turner) Ericson. Ethie died eight months later of meningitis, and his father married Marita McGinnis in 1929. Don was their only child, and he was a much-loved child.

Don graduated from North Central High School in Spokane in 1944. He was accepted into the V-5 Aviation Cadet program, part of the Naval Officer Training Corps, after graduation and underwent primary flight training in Livermore, Calif., where he soloed in a biplane. Don left the Navy and joined the Naval Reserve in 1946, retiring 20 years later with the rank of lieutenant commander.

Don received his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington in economics and then studied law at Gonzaga University, graduating in 1952. He joined the downtown Spokane law firm of Richter & Wimberley in 1962, and became a partner in 1965. Richter, Wimberley & Ericson occupied the seventh floor of the Old National Bank Building for years before moving across the Spokane River to the Park Center Building.

Don married Beverley MacDonald Ericson in 1948 at First Presbyterian Church in Spokane. They met at the behest of Don’s mother, who met her future daughter-in-law while Beverley was working at the Old National Bank Building. Don’s father was a vice president at the bank.

Don and Beverley raised their four children in Spokane, and then moved to Poulsbo in 1999 to be closer to their children and grandchildren. They created a fresh life in Poulsbo in a home overlooking Liberty Bay. Don did pro bono work for Kitsap County Legal Services, they joined a photography club, were active in the League of Women Voters, and made new friends and became reacquainted with old friends. They were members of Central Kitsap Presbyterian Church. Don was also a longtime volunteer with the YMCA and the Presbyterian Church, serving most recently on the church’s General Assembly Nominating Committee.

Don was a rare man. He had a formidable intellect, but he didn’t use it to dominate anyone, and he had a profound emotional intellect, but he didn’t use it to selfishly manipulate anyone. He was an optimist without qualifications. He was a gentleman and a gentle man who often drove the long way to work so he could enjoy the scenery and take photographs along the Spokane River. He adored his family and he was the person we all looked to for wise guidance.

In addition to his wife of the family home, Don leaves behind four children, Bruce and Eric of Seattle, Ellen of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, and Kirk of Olympia. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren, Mikelle and Nick of Seattle, Eric of Toronto, Daniel and Emily of Vancouver, British Columbia, and Alexander and Ryan of Olympia. He’s also survived by three daughters-in-laws, April and Marna of Seattle, and Catherine of Olympia, and one son-in-law, David Kupp of Guelph.

Services will be Thursday, Sept. at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 1187 Wyatt Way NW, Bainbridge Island. Reception will follow at church fellowship hall . Cook Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Burns, Bernice Thursday, 26 Aug 2010

North Kitsap Herald North Kitsap, WA

Bernice Burns was born in Poulsbo to Norwegian immigrants Ole and Caroline (Gronning) Tangerose. She lived her entire life within two miles of her birth-home. While spending her adolescent and younger adult years caring for her ailing mother, Bernice developed great talent in cooking, sewing, crocheting and Hardanger embroidery. She graduated from Poulsbo Union High School in 1937 and married Warman “Bob” Burns in 1940.
They owned and operated the Idle Hour Recreation/Cafe from 1949 to 1975. Bernice was a lifetime member of the Sons of Norway where she spent countless hours volunteering in various capacities from cooking to crafts. As well, she was active with other facets of the Sons of Norway; a member of the award winning drill team, the traveling bowling league, and the Ladies Club since its inception. Bernice was Sons of Norway Person of the Year twice and a Poulsbo Historical Society charter member. Proud of her heritage, Bernice enjoyed fixing and eating many Norwegian dishes and desserts. She enjoyed playing pinnacle and solitaire, dancing, watching sports, eating chocolate, and above all caring for and bragging about her children and two grandchildren.
Bernice is survived by her son James (Leendert) Burns of Amsterdam, daughter Roseann (Larry) Mitchell of Poulsbo, granddaughter Rochelle (Christina) Mitchell of Edgewood, three great-grandchildren Jackson, Cooper, and Madison Marshall-Mitchell of Edgewood, brother-in-law Lewis (Alice) Burns of Arkansas, five nephews, ten nieces and their families, numerous cousins, and her friends at Montclair Park. She was preceded in death by her husband, grandson Lance Mitchell, four brothers and one sister.
A memorial social will be held at the Sons of Norway in Poulsbo on Sunday, Sept. 5, from 3-5 p.m. Donations may be made in Bernice\'s honor to the Ladies Club of the Sons of Norway, PO Box 653, Poulsbo, WA 98370.

Pratt, Joyce Monday, 16 Aug 2010

North Kitsap Herald North Kitsap, WA

Joyce Pratt of Kingston died Aug 16. She was 84.
She was born Oct 9, 1925, in Port Ludlow to Frederick and Mary (Rodgers) Campbell. She married Charles Leon Pratt on Jan 29, 1944.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and sister, Goldie Kay.
She is survived by eight sons: Douglas Pratt, Charles Pratt, Paul Pratt, Fred Pratt, Bill Pratt, Louie Pratt, Frankie Krueger and Gus Pratt; seven daughters: Rose Moran, Mary Jo Pratt, Geraldine Krueger, Sarah Leer, Judy McCullough, Monica Lee and Izzy Flaherty; 33 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
A rosary will be at 7 p.m. Aug 22 with funeral mass at 11 a.m. Aug 23 at St. Olaf’s Catholic Church in Poulsbo. Graveside services follow at 2 p.m. at Kingston Cemetery.

Hockley, Valerie Mavis Thursday, 12 Aug 2010

North Kitsap Herald North Kitsap, WA

Valerie Mavis Hockley of Poulsbo died Aug. 12. She was 83.
The daughter of Charles Haddon and Norah Elizabeth (Pitt) Sharpe, Hockley was born July 31, 1927, in Croydon Surrey, England. She worked for 22 years as an Inventory Controller with Alaska Airlines until her retirement. Hockley loved gardening and was a member of the St. Catherine’s Society at St Olaf’s Catholic Church in Poulsbo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Norah Sharpe; son, Mark Hockley; and sister, Eileen Anderson.
She is survived by her husband, Raymond; daughter, Angela Hockley; brothers, Brian Sharpe (Thelma) of Everett and Leslie Sharpe (Joan) of Ontario, Canada; sisters Doreen Mitchell (Charlie) of Ontario, Canada and Brenda Dudley (Ron) of Penticton, British Columbia; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
An online memorial and guest book are available at www.lewischapel.com.

Hladik, Russell Edward Wednesday, 11 Aug 2010

North Kitsap Herald North Kitsap, WA

Russell Edward Hladik of Poulsbo died on Aug. 11 at Martha & Mary Nursing Home. He was 95.
He was born to Edward John & Alice (Hecht) in Wausa, Neb., on Feb. 13, 1915. He graduated from Plainview High School in Plainview, Neb. in 1931.
He married Edith Ruth (Marmon) on Dec. 30, 1939.
He is survived by his sons, Richard (Naomi) Kraiger and Edward R. “Bud” Hladik; daughters: Joy (Terry) Shipley and Jean (Ernie) Hinck; nine granddaughters; four grandsons; and 16 great-grandchildren; sisters Elizabeth Adams, Harriet (Meyer) Gensler and Ruth (John) Tucker. Funeral services were on Aug. 17. Donations may be made in his name to The Warren G. Harding Lodge Building Fund, The Cancer Fund and/or Martha & Mary Nursing Home.

Pagaduan, Johnny Monday, 09 Aug 2010

North Kitsap Herald North Kitsap, WA

Johnny C. Pagaduan died in Little Boston on Aug. 9. He was 42.
He was born on June 24, 1968, in Bremerton to Clark Johnny Pagaduan and Carol Inez Ives.
He graduated from North Kitsap High School in 1987 and completed some college at Northwest Indian College.
He was preceded in death by his father Clark Pagaduan; grandmother Virginia Ives; and grandfather William A. Raub.
Pagaduan is survived by his mother Carol Pagaduan; siblings: Joey C. Pagaduan, Stephanie R. Taylor, Virginia D. Fulton, Donette C. Fulton and Lil\'Carol I Fulton.
A candle service will be at 8 p.m. on Aug. 13, at the Tribal Gym in Little Boston. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m Aug. 14 at the gym. A reception will follow.

Nichols, Melissa Friday, 06 Aug 2010

North Kitsap Herald North Kitsap, WA

Melissa “Mae” Nichols died Aug. 6 at Clearbrook Living Center in Silverdale.
Nichols was born Oct. 13, 1919, in Madras, Ore., to William Franklin Edmondson, and Della Lee Nichols. She married Wilbur Arthur “Bill” Nichols, (no relation) in Heppner, Ore., on Oct. 23, 1937.
They lived in Enumclaw until retiring in Kingston.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur.
Nichols is survived by daughters Phyllis M. (Gary) Greene of Kingston and Kathryn L. (Jim) Gross of Bainbridge Island; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brothers Dick Edmondson of Sacramento, Calif., and Jack Edmondson of Portland, Ore.
A celebration of her life is planned for a later date.

Steinberg, Marilyn Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010

North Kitsap Herald North Kitsap, WA

Marilyn A. Steinberg, died Aug. 3 at The Messenger House on Bainbridge Island. She was 72.
She was born on July 11, 1938, in Denver. She was a home health care nurse in North Kitsap for many years.
She loved to travel and working with children at Bible study.
She was preceded in death by her son Richard Rucker.
She is survived by her son Larry (Angie) Rucker of Gig Harbor; three grandchildren: Tina, Kyle and Kristy Rucker; and sister Carol Alger. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Aug. 10 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church on Bainbridge Island.
An online guest book is available at www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Mitchell, Theresa Saturday, 31 Jul 2010

North Kitsap Herald North Kitsap, WA

Theresa Mitchell died July 31. She was 67.
Born Oct. 23, 1942, she Mitchell graduated from Lancaster High School in Ohio and graduated with a bachelor\'s degree from the University of California at Santa Cruz.
She was married for 43 years to Charles B. Mitchell, she lived in Eglon and Hansville since 1979.
Mitchell respected and admired aspects of Jewish culture and requested that the family sit shiva in her memory. This memorial is private, but the survivors ask that friends take a few moments to remember Mitchell during from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 7.
She is survived by her husband charles Mitchell; daughters Caitlin Hamer and Glynis Mitchell; and grandson Roscoe Hamer. Donations can be made to Hospice of Kitsap County.

Manville, Sue Anne Friday, 30 Jul 2010

North Kitsap Herald North Kitsap, WA

Sue Anne Manville died July 30 at the Hospice Care Center in Bremerton. She was 76.
Born in Seattle to Bernyce and Walter Manville, she attended Roosevelt High School in Seattle and North Kitsap High School in Poulsbo. She received a bachelor\'s degree in sociology from the University of Washington, a degree in education from San Francisco State University and a master\'s degree in Library Science from the University of Hawaii. She served in the Peace Corps.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Bernyce.
She is survived by her sister Barbara Cleveland of Santa Barbara, Calif.; sons Douglas Kvinnesland, Port Ludlow, and Hascal (Roxanne) Humes M.D. of Los Angeles; grandchildren Hascal Humes III, Theo Humes and Maya Humes.
No service will be held.

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