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GARY FORENPOHAR
Gary C. "Sonny" Forenpohar, 70, of Cle Elum died Feb. 26, 2005, at Yakima Regional Hospital.
He was born Jan. 26, 1935, in Roslyn, the son of Chuck and Anne (Liboky) Forenpohar.
After graduating from Cle Elum High School in 1954, he worked for many years as a log truck driver and owner. He spent much of his career working with his father who was co-owner of the Joe Walsh Logging Co. in the Lake Cle Elum area.
Family and friends remember Sonny as an avid outdoorsman whose interests included fishing, hunting, camping and mushroom picking along with spending time with his nieces and nephews and their children.
When Sonnys parents health began to decline he became their primary caregiver. Both preceded him in death.
Sonny is survived by his sisters, Sharlene (Denny) Davis of Denver, Colo., and Judi (Dale) Voss of Federal Way; nieces and nephews, Denver (Jeudi) Davis, Greg (Debbie) Davis, Stephen (Kristen) Voss, Kimberly (Murphy) McCullough, Kristen (Bill) Nelson and their children; aunts, Elsie Bator of Seattle and Ann Storey and Margaret Forenpohar of Cle Elum; and numerous cousins.
A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. March 4 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cle Elum. A luncheon will follow the service. Private inurnment will follow at a later date in the family plot in the New City cemetery in Roslyn. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, Kittitas County Fire District 7 or to the donors favorite charity.
Cascade Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Boekenoogen, Marilyn
Marilyn Ruth Boekenoogen, of Bremerton, ended her 82-year journey in this world and went home to be with Jesus on March 12, 2013. She fought the good fight. She finished the race, and kept the faith.
Marilyn was born to Charles and Emma Miller on Jan. 27, 1931, and spent her early years in Chicago. Marilyn moved to Bremerton in her early twenties where she met and married
George Alvin Boekenoogen. Marilyn worked as a clerk typist in the Naval Supply Center Puget Sound until her retirement in 1988. Marilyn was a long-time member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Bremerton.
Marilyn enjoyed cooking and baking. She had many family recipes she loved to make for her family and friends. She also loved collecting cookbooks to try out new recipes. Great Jay, as she was affectionately called, loved spending time with her family and her cat, Baby Girl.
Marilyn leaves behind her children Steve (Shelly) Boekenoogen, Terry (David) Cooper, Randy Boekenoogen; grandchildren Jennifer (Johan) Bester, Jacob (Kelly) Montgomery, Susan (Aaron) Stearns, Lisa (Andy) Essner, Scott (Kelsey) Boekenoogen, Amy, Jaymie, Craig, Michael, and Max; great-grandchildren Analynn, Isabella, Minka, Zolana, Paxton and Cooper; her sister Laverne Prehm and brother Edward Miller.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, George Alvin (Jay), parents Emma Miller Sellick and Charles Edward Miller, and sister, Dorothy Cregier.
There will be a Celebration of Life for our loving mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother on Saturday, March 23, at 1 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Perry Avenue in Bremerton.
Memorial donations can be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church for their kitchen renovations.
Kramer, Marjory Fayrene 'Faye'
Marjory Fayrene 'Faye' Kramer, beloved wife of Mike Kramer, died Feb. 23, in the 71st year of her life. She was born Aug. 21, 1941, in Beaver, Okla., to Alvin and Deanie Neese.
She lived in Forgan, Okla., until she graduated from Forgan High School in 1959. She was in the band throughout her school years and was very popular with teachers and students. She and her best friend, Kay Eubanks, moved to Amarillo, Texas, to attend cosmetology school. While attending school, Faye met, fell in love with and married
Airman Mike Kramer. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 21, 2011.
Mike served his country for 20 years in Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Vietnam, Turkey, Alaska, Germany, and California. Mike was originally from the Pacific Northwest and that is where they chose to settle upon his retirement from the Air Force.
Faye was a faithful military wife living with her parents in Forgan while Mike was on assignment. She held a variety of jobs in the various places they lived and enjoyed meeting people in all walks of life. She and Mike traveled extensively in the U.S. and she enjoyed seeing Europe. One of her favorite places was Las Vegas where she enjoyed the slots and the shows.
She and Mike were active in the local classic car club, Kitsap Klassics, and they were very proud of their 1957 Chevy BelAir named Black Rose.
Faye will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband of almost 52 years, her sister, Ann, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Faye was loved by those who knew her. No local memorial service is planned.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in her name. A Memorial webpage can be accessed at www.rill.com.
Meeker, Orville A.
Orville A. Meeker, 92, of Bremerton, died on February 10, 2013, surrounded by family.
He was born March 24, 1920 in Corning, Kan., to Archie and Nellie (Gilbert) Meeker. Orville married
his true love Emma Louise Bowden on July 24, 1960, in Elko, Nevada.
Orville was a skilled carpenter and woodworker until he retired at an early age to travel and camp throughout the states with his family. When it came to gardening Orville had the healthiest and most abundant garden mixed among Louises' flowers. Always keeping busy in his shop he continued wood working on many projects that he usually gave as gifts to his friends and family.
Nothing stood in the way of a Mariners game though; he never missed a game and was a true fan all the way. He built many buildings that are historic in the Kitsap Region for the local military bases. He was an avid snowbird, spending six months in Yuma, Ariz. and the other six in Bremerton.
Orville had the ability to make each and every person smile with his humor along with his laugh, he always had a joke!
He is survived by daughters, Linda Joyce Cordova of Port Orchard, Anita Van Ruth of Bremerton and Linda Meeker; four grandchildren, Rick (Michelle) Cordova, Ann (Ken) Wilson and Tina (Daryl) Whitney of Port Orchard and Jamey Van Ruth of Bremerton; seven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Emma Louise, son Allen Meeker, son in laws Richard Cordova and Jim Van Ruth, brothers Everett, Elmer, Ivan, Raymond and Donald, sisters Martha and Twila.
A celebration of life and graveside service will be announced in the spring. A memorial webpage can be accessed at www.rill.com.
Ringer, David
David Eugene Ringer, 72, born Sept 30, 1940, passed away Oct. 25, 2012 in his Bremerton home, surrounded by family, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. After six years of service in the U.S. Navy, David and his wife Jean moved their family to Bremerton where he continued his service as a civil service electrician for 35 years at PSNS, Manachester Fuel Department and Bangor NSB.
David enjoyed the last 14 years in retirement spending time with his family. He enjoyed camping, golf, helping others and taking a moment to appreciate life's beauty. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jean; brothers, Clifford and John (Dottie);
sister Verda Farnham; son, Kevin (Kim); daughters, Vickie (Rob) Wiederrich and Tina
(Michael) Backstrom; and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ruby (Stuve) Ringer.
There was a graveside service Oct. 29 at Tahoma National cemetery in Kent.
A memorial webpage has been created at www.rill.com.
Drnjevic, N. Paul
Paul Drnjevic, of Bremerton, died May 12, 2012, after a short illness. His family was with him at the time of his death.
He was born March 2, 1933. He married
Gloria on Sept. 14, 1957. Soon after he moved his family to Bremerton where he began a 30-year career with the Department of Defense concluding at PERA CV.
He is survived by Gloria, his loving wife of nearly 55 years; sisters Fran Crivellone and Louise VanDyke; children Br. Cyril, OSB, Joyce (Tom) Cowdery, Gina (David) Mousseau, Nita (Harold) Hartley; grandchildren, Monica, Marisa, Alana, Max, Jacquelyn, Brianna, Dominique and Trey.
Paul worked hard to make the world a better place. Even in his death he is giving the gift of learning to others by donating his body to science. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that you follow Paul's example and make the world a better place as well.
A memorial service was at 10:30 a.m. June 4, 2012, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, followed by a reception.
Chu, Dennis
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.
Derry, Bruce James
Bruce James Derry arrived in this world on Feb. 9, 1948, to Leroy and Helen Derry in Norfolk, Virginia. He took his journey on Jan. 14, 2016, at the age of 67.
Bruce’s father was an enlisted man in the U.S. Navy who worked his way through the ranks during WWII to become a Lieutenant Commander. When Bruce was a child, the family traveled extensively in Europe. Bruce was taught old-school navigation by his father, and could still step outside any evening and identify all the constellations and stars by name.
Bruce kept a picture of his father’s flagship, “USS SARATOGA, ” in a prominent place at home. Bruce respected and loved his dad dearly and often said he’d have been a better man had his father just lived a little longer.
After being stationed in New York, Maryland, Connecticut and California, the family was ordered to Bangor, Washington, where Bruce’s Dad retired. Bruce graduated in 1966 from Central Kitsap High School, where he was an excellent baseball and football player.
A few months after graduation, he joined the U.S. Army. He was sent to the Defense Language Institute in the Presidio of Monterey, California, where he graduated with a Master’s degree in the Chinese Mandarin Language. He was then stationed in Thailand near the Laos and Cambodia borders. Bruce often reminisced about his life in Thailand when these cold Okanogan winters arrived, and always said how easier it was to live in a warm climate. He wondered whatever happened to his water buffalo, “Rooney.” Bruce said his only regret in life was that he didn’t remain in Thailand.
Bruce had many occupations; he hoed sugar beets in southern California, worked the pear sheds in Oregon, pulled green chain in Port Ludlow, was a bouncer at the Mountain Time tavern, a rigger on Harbor Island and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, handyman and landscaper, built recreational campers in Oroville and worked at Regal Fruit, Oro and Gold digger sheds in varied capacities. Bruce was also a guard at Keyport and Indian Island. His favorite job of all was working on the weed crew for the USFS. He considered it a challenge to locate one musk thistle in the thousands of acres of forest.
Bruce’s main motivation was fishing. He was proud that he had been skunked on just about every river in Oregon and Washington. He had his successes too, and in all probability, steelhead and trout populations will increase with his passing.
Bruce also enjoyed tying intricate knots used by sailors back in the days of clipper ships. It drove him crazy to see tangled rope or untied shoes.
Bruce was a good man, slow to anger, but fierce when roused. He was a defender of the underdogs, always picked up hitchhikers and fed strays. He never passed judgement on anyone and respected all cultures and beliefs.
At Bruce’s request, no services will be held.
He is survived by his best friend of 36 years and wife Kathryn (Kaye) Chester.
Bergh Funeral Service and Crematory in care of arrangements.
ELSIE BATOR
Elsie Olga (Liboky) Bator, 90, died July 8, 2006, at the home of her daughter in Seattle.
She was born in Cle Elum Dec. 4, 1915, the youngest daughter of Andrew and Anna (Macicha) Liboky. She attended Peoh Point School and went on to graduate from Cle Elum High School in 1934. She met the love of her life Steven Charles Bator at the age of 3, and the couple was married
Nov. 30, 1935, at the parish house of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Their first home was in Ellensburg, moving back to Cle Elum in 1943 to make their home in the Teanaway area to raise their family.
Elsie was active in her church, serving as president of the Alter Society for many years. She was a 50-year member of the Swauk Teanaway Grange, serving as lector for many years.
She will be remembered by her family for making every meal special with her cooking and baking and her warm happy smile. She also enjoyed Mariner baseball games, crossword puzzles, solitaire and her scrapbooks.
She is survived by her three children, Patricia Hancock of Bellevue, Steve (Bonnie) Bator Jr. of Lake Cle Elum and Barbara (Jim) Burden of Seattle; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; sons, Jim and Joe; and daughter-in-laws, Dianna and Cheri.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated July 14 at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cle Elum. Visitation will be Thursday 5-8 p.m. and Friday 9-9:30 a.m. at Cascade Funeral Home, Cle Elum. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. John the Baptist, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church building fund, Swedish Hospice Home Care Services, 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA. 98122, or the Swauk-Teanaway Building Fund.
Arrangements by Cascade Funeral Home.
Escamilla, Linda
Linda Nelson Escamilla, 62, a loving wife, mother and friend, passed away peacefully on Jan. 7 surrounded by her family and loved ones. She is preceeded in death by her parents, Ron and Donna Nelson, and her brother, Michael Brackeen.
She was known for her outgoing, compassionate personality and for her love of animals and nature. She is survived and will be grievously missed by her husband of 31 years, Richard Escamilla, of Port Orchard; son Rick Escamilla; daughter Krista Stephenson; granddaughters Jade and Kala; grandson Mackie; and her sister, Terry Nelson, of Condord, California.
Linda was born in Denver, Colorado, and graduated high school in Upper Heyford, England. She achieved her associate degree in business administration at Parks School of Business in Denver. She moved to Bremerton in 1984 and lived in Port Orchard until her passing.
Robinson, Danny
Danny Robinson passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at home.
He left behind three amazing teenage sons, Ryan, Joey, and Stevie Robinson, his ex wife, Stormy Donelson, his mother, Alice Robinson, a sister, Debbie Gonzalez, and brother, Darrel Robinson.
Pedersen, William
Born May 9, 1921, to Annie and Carl Pedersen in Manette, William Carl Pedersen left us March 5 in the wee hours of the morning. Son of immigrants, Bill’s Danish roots were an integral part of who he was. He completed his apprenticeship in the navy yard before joining the navy during WWII. Bill’s life changed when he graduated from U of W with a degree in personnel and married
the love of his life, Carole Suzanne Pearson, in 1951.
Bill and Carole traveled the world and made lasting friendships in every culture where they rested. They were blessed with three children, Pilar, Richard and Cheryl, but there were many more extended members that made up the diverse Pedersen clan. There was always room for another place at the table, and no one will forget the warmth, the charm, and the music that emanated from Pedersen headquarters.
In 1980, after 23 years based in Palo Alto, California, which included stints in Saudi Arabia, Japan, and Kuwait, they returned to the Pacific Northwest and settled on Vashon Island. Health issues prompted a move to Tacoma in 1999. Carole departed in 2011 and Bill carried valiantly on. He recently moved to Wenatchee to be close to daughter Cheryl, and there he left us.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Annie and Carl, and sister Bernice. He leaves behind his three children, Pilar Pedersen of Alpine, Texas, Richard Pedersen, of Seattle, and Cheryl Pedersen Field of Mukilteo, as well as eight loving grandchildren.
Oh, he will be remembered! From the lives he impacted so deeply to the caregivers who attended him at the end, his spirited approach to living life, his humor and grace touched us all. Music Man, we know that Heaven will be much livelier and filled with music now that you’re there!
