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Lind, Kenneth Saturday, 26 Jul 2003
Kenneth H. Lind, 82, a resident of Port Orchard, died July 26, 2003 at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton. She was born on Dec. 15, 1920 in Olalla to Hans & Myrtle (Pendersen) Lind. His wife Dorothy (Hanson) Lind preceded him in death in 1993.
He graduated from Chimicum High School in 1939 and served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Tec 5 under General Patton. She worked as a foreman in Shop 06 at PSNS and retired in 1972.
He worked at the Sons of Norway in Bremerton for 23 years and was a member of VFW #2669. He enjoyed fishing, RVing, and Norwegian Rose Maling (a type of painting).
He is survived by his daughter Debbie Paulsen and her husband Karl of Akrehamn, Norway; sister Bernice Matheson and her husband Bill of Port Hadlock; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and grandson Max Paulsen of Norway.
A memorial service was held Thursday, July 31, 2003 at the Sons of Norway Lodge in Bremerton. Arrangements were handled by Rill Chapel’s Life Tribute Center.
Memorial donations can be made to Harrison Memorial Hospital, Oncology Dept., 2520 cherry Ave., Bremerton, WA 98310.
Kreider, Bruce Sunday, 21 Sep 2003
Silverdale resident William “Bruce” Kreider died on Sept. 21, 2003, on Bainbridge Island. He was 46.
He was born Feb. 15, 1957, in Forks to William Wayne and Wilma Jones Kreider and he attended Forks High School.
He worked as a backhoe operator and he loved to travel, visiting such locations as Australia, Brazil and Alaska.
He is survived by his father, Wayne Kreider; brother Scott Kreider of Bonney Lake; and sister Janet Baker of Washougal.
Memorial donations can be made to the Salvation Army.
Inurnment will take place at the Port Angeles City cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by The Stone Chapel in Poulsbo.
Barner, Billie Sunday, 21 Sep 2003
Billie Elizabeth Barner, 100, a resident of Bremerton, died Sept. 21, 2003. She was born on Nov. 2, 1902, on the hospital ship of the former S.S. Idaho moored on the Seattle waterfront to Albert and Marie (Anderson) Halvorsen. She married
Dr. Henry Adolf Barner in 1926 in Seabeck.
He preceded her in death in 1983.
She graduated high school in Seattle and attended the University of Oregon for two years majoring in mathematics.
She was a devoted wife and mother. She loved to garden and was one of the founders and first president of the Bremerton Garden Club in 1933, of which she was still a member.
She belonged to the Kitsap Golf and Country Club, she loved to dance and ski, and enjoyed traveling.
She is survived by her sons Dr. Hendrick Barner and his wife Mechthild of St. Louis, Mo., and Bruce Barner and his wife Tina of Shoreline; and her grandsons Boyer of Nashville, Tenn., Bjorn of Dallas, Texas and Bela of Chicago, Ill.; and granddaughters Alison and Heather both of Shoreline.
She was preceded in death by Albert “Boyer” Halvorsen, sisters Hazel Sinniger, Sigrid Heidemann and Dorothea White.
A memorial will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at Lewis Funeral Chapel. A private interment will be at Forest Lawn cemetery in Bremerton.
Arrangements were made by Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Please make remembrances to The Bremerton Garden Club, 4145 Erland Point Rd. NW, Bremerton, WA 98312.
Escolta, Milagros Saturday, 20 Sep 2003
Port Orchard resident Milagros M. Escolta died Sept. 20, 2003, at home.
She was 74.
She was born Oct. 19, 1928, in Batangas, Philippines, to Victorio and Anacia (Montalbo) Medina.
She married
married
George Ponce Escolta, who died in 1995.
She graduated from high school in the Philippines and attanded Marinello Beauty School in San Francisco, Calif., and Hilltop Beauty School in Daly City, Calif.
She was the owner of Millie’s Beauty Studio in Daly City, Calif., for 10 years.
She enjoyed making costumes for her son Roderick’s Polynesian dance company, playing cards and going to the casino.
She also enjoyed making flower leis and cooking.
She is survived by sons Gregory Escolta, or Redwood City, Calif., and Roderick Escolta, of Port Orchard; daughters Philiamer Guarin, of Daly City, Calif., Calire Parrott, of Seattle, and Florence Guarin, of Anchorage, Alaska; brother Dr. Filomeno Medina, of Daly City, Calif.; and sisters Esperanza Luansing, of Pittsburg, Calif., Chris Federizo, of Las Vegas, Nev., and Lina Sainz, of Vancouver, Wash.; 21 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceeded in death by a son, Victorio Escolta; and a daughter, Venus Escolta.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. at St. Gabriel’s Church in Port Orchard. Interment will be at Golden Gate cemetery in San Bruno, Calif.
Arrangements were handled by Rill Chapel Life Tribute Center.
Hegg, John A. Saturday, 20 Sep 2003
John A. “Pappy” Hegg, 72, a resident of Port Orchard, died Sept. 20, 2003. He was born on Feb. 21, 1931, in Fisher, Minn., to Joseph and Hannah (Helgeson) Hegg. He married
Crucita (Lospoc) Hegg on Dec. 18, 1964, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
She preceded him in death in 1997.
He served in the Army from 1950 to 1957 and in the Navy from 1959 to 1971. He was an E-6 Engineman First Class and, while in the Navy, he earned his GED.
He was a marine machinist at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for nine years and at Bangor for eight years.
He retired in 1988.
He was involved with Fleet Reserve Association and VFW Bremerton, he was an avid reader and an amateur historian. He was a Lutheran.
He is survived by his sons Michael Salindron and his wife Gloria of Maui, Hawaii, David Hegg of Richland, Joseph Hegg and his wife Lisa of Port Orchard and John Hegg and his wife Peggy of Pueblo, Colo.; daughter Georgia Carlson and her husband John of Port Orchard; brothers Clifford Hegg of Crookston, Minn. and Richard Hegg and his wife Annette also of Crookston, Minn.; sisters Alice Stout of Crookston, Minn., Audry Wieland and her husband Don of Crookston, Minn. and Joyce Hegg of Grand Forks, N.D.; and 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at Rill Chapel’s Life Tribute Center. A funeral will follow.
Memorial donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Stoner, Dale Saturday, 20 Sep 2003
Dale R. “Bill” Stoner, 76, a resident of Port Orchard, died Sept. 20, 2003, at Harrison Hospital.
He was born on Nov. 22, 1926, in Bremerton to John Joseph and Blanche (Van Horn) Stoner.
He graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1944 and served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946 as a Seaman 1st Class.
He enjoyed figure skating and ice hockey, acquired his private pilot’s license and loved flying, he loved hunting and fishing, was a champion bowler, enjoyed playing piano and the accordion, and loved building and landscape design.
He is survived by his wife Helen K. Stoner of Port Orchard; son Greg Stoner and his wife Kirsten; daughters Bobbi Loudon and her husband Jerry and Becki Menees and her husband Bill; and six grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his nine brothers and sisters.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003, at 1 p.m. at Christian Life Center in Port Orchard. Burial will be at Forest Lawn cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by Lewis Funeral Chapel.
Memorial donations can be made to the charity of the giver’s choice.
Usitalo, Irene Friday, 19 Sep 2003
Federal Way resident Irene Joann Usitalo died on Sept. 19, 2003, in Kent.
She was 82.
She was born June 6, 1921, in Seattle to Edwin Augustus and Vivian Isabel (Rice) Walton.
She married
Richard Ronald Usitalo in Kitsap County in 1939.
She graduated from Central High School in Silverdale and from Highline College in Des Moines.
She served in the military as an administrative secretary for more than 30 years.
She published many short stories and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a Christian Scientist.
She was preceeded in death by her husband.
She is survived by sons Richard Usitalo of Lake Havasu, Ariz., and Clinton Usitalo, of Flagstaff, Ariz.; daughter Carol Joan Donaldson of Sammamish; twin sister Jean Redpath of Chico, Calif.; and eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Graveside services will be held at Forest Lawn cemetery on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m.
Arrangements were handled by Lewis Funeral Home.
Reeves, Shirley Friday, 19 Sep 2003
homemaker
Shirley O. Reeves, 72, a resident of Silverdale, died Sept. 19, 2003.
She was born on Feb. 21, 1931, in San Diego, Calif., to Merton and Alberta (Parmer) Rightenour.
She married
Harold W. Reeves on May 13, 1966.
She attended Ridgefield High School in Ridgefield and was a homemaker.
She enjoyed doing doll houses and was an active member in her church where she played the organ.
She is survived by her husband Harold W. Reeves; sons Duane Beckwith of Vancouver and Mark Beckwith of Suquamish; daughter Carla Jones of Vancouver; brothers John Rightenour and James Rightenour, both of Vancouver; sisters Emma Reeves of Vancouver and June Ward of California; numerous nieces and nephews; and 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Shirley Hayes, stepson Frank Reeves, sisters Sarah Elliot and Bernadine Lance, and brother Melvin Rightenour.
A memorial service was held on Sept. 24, 2003, at Olympic View Assembly of God Church. Interment was at Northwoods Park cemetery in Vancouver. Arrangements were handled by Lewis Funeral Chapel.
