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Roland Haas
Roland W. Haas, 80, of the Washington Veterans Home at Retsil died Feb. 2, 2002, at Harrison Hospital.
He was born Dec. 20, 1921, in Durham, N.C., to George and Edna (Deaton) Clinard.
Mr. Haas served in the Navy from 1939 to 1945, achieving the rank of seaman first class. He participated in many Pacific battles and was a Pearl Harbor survivor.
He worked as a carpenter in Nevada for many years. He was a former Navy boxing champion and enjoyed sailing.
Survivors include a son, George Giraud of Las Vegas; a daughter, Jacqueline Estvold of Central Point, Ore.; a brother, Tyrus W. Haas of Las Vegas; and two grandchildren.
Services are private. Inurnment will be at Eagle Point National cemetery in Oregon. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel.
Edward Allen
Edward T. Allen, 85, of Seattle died Jan. 31, 2002, at Parkwest Care Center in Seattle. He owned a summer home on Island Lake in Kitsap County since 1929.
He was born April 28, 1916, in Anyox, British Columbia, to Joseph B. and Edna Pearl (Steeves) Allen. He graduated from Edmonds High School in 1935 and received an associate degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1945.
He married
June Jensen on Feb. 20, 1943, in Ballard.
Mr. Allen worked in the engineering department of The Boeing Co. for many years, retiring in 1979.
He enjoyed outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, RVing, swimming and skiing.
Survivors include his wife; a sister-in-law, Nadeen Kvinsland of Poulsbo; 10 nieces and nephews; 18 great-nieces and great-nephews; and seven great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
Services will be at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the hospice affiliated with Swedish Hospital in Seattle or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Martin Turcina
Martin Turcina, 83, of Lakebay died Feb. 1, 2002, at Port Orchard Care Center.
He was born Nov. 21, 1918, in Bellaire, Ohio, to Martin and Magdalana (Moravicek) Turcina.
He married
Eva Marie Durst on Sept. 8, 1943, in Seattle.
Mr. Turcina served in the Navy in the Pacific during World War II as a gunner's mate aboard USS Brazon, which was based in Bremerton.
He worked as a furrier in the San Francisco Bay area for most of his life. He was also employed as a cabinet maker with Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. for 15 years until his retirement.
He was a member of SIRS (Sons in Retirement).
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Nancy Becker of College Station, Texas, and Peggy Marilyn Hamann of Lakebay; two sisters, Eleanor Hnilo of Colma, Calif., and Anna Mattox of Pataluma, Calif.; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Turcina.
Services are private. Arrangements by Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel.
Bill Schultz
William H. "Bill" Schultz, 82, of Illahee died Feb. 1, 2002, at his home.
He was born May 3, 1919, in Chicago to William G. and Emma Schultz. He was educated in Eagle Bend, Minn.
Mr. Schultz served in Germany with an Army artillery unit from 1942 to 1945, achieving the rank of private first class. After the war, he lived in Minnesota for several years, moving to Bremerton in 1948.
He and his late wife, Mildred, lived in Illahee for many years. Mr. Schultz worked at the Naval Submarine Base at Bangor and at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center at Keyport, retiring in 1970.
He was a member of American Legion Post 68 in Bremerton. He enjoyed fishing and gardening.
Survivors include two stepdaughters, June Cramer and Joyce Littlefield, both of Bremerton; a brother, Walter of Tahuya; and a sister, Sally Bloechl of Yuma, Ariz.
A private family remembrance will be held at a later date.
Roger McMillin
Roger Alan McMillin, 88, of Bremerton died Feb. 4, 2002, at Harrison Hospital.
He was born Feb. 4, 1914, in Seattle to Raymond and Erbine (Cole) McMillin. He graduated from Ballard High School.
He married
Alice Demarest on Oct. 6, 1944, in Centralia.
Mr. McMillin served in the Army, achieving the rank of corporal. He later worked as an engineering specialist with Seattle City Light until his retirement.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of Family of God Lutheran Church in Bremerton.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Alan Douglas "Doug" and his wife, Alice, of Seattle; two daughters, Lynn Rose "Boots" Boyce of Warrenville, S.C., and Miriam Louise Grossberg and her husband, Lawrence, of Bremerton; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Family of God Lutheran Church in Bremerton. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Tahoma National cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to God's Kitchen at Family of God Lutheran Church, 7625 Central Valley Road, Bremerton, WA 98311.
Vera Payne
Vera Lucetta Payne, 101, of Port Orchard died Feb. 7, 2002, at Ridgemont Terrace in Port Orchard.
She was born Dec. 15, 1900, in Nemaha, Iowa, the daughter of Charles Workman. She attended high school in Vermont.
She married
Arthur Payne. He preceded her in death.
A homemaker throughout her life, Mrs. Payne enjoyed cake decorating and crafts. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene.
Survivors include a son, Charles Payne and his wife Betty of Port Orchard; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at LaPine cemetery in LaPine, Ore. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel.
Elmer Kelley
Elmer L. Kelley, 80, of Bremerton died Feb. 3, 2002, at Harrison Hospital.
He was born Nov. 1, 1921, in Hoquiam to Ernest and Grace (Pilcher) Kelley. He graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1938.
Mr. Kelley served in the Marine Corps from 1940 to 1945 during World War II, achieving the rank of sergeant.
He later worked for Black Ball Freight Co. as a mechanic and truck driver for 31 years until his retirement.
Mr. Kelley enjoyed gardening and fishing.
He is survived by two daughters, Marilyn Kelley of Olympia and Carolyn Denning of Bellevue; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
At the family's request, no services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel with cremation at Cherry Grove Memorial Park.
Memorial donations may be made to Rescue One, c/o Bremerton Fire Department, 817 Pacific Ave., Bremerton, WA 98337.
Edna Ehrler
Former Poulsbo resident Edna Alice Ehrler, 85, of Shelton died Jan. 31, 2002, at Fir Lane Nursing Home in Shelton following a lengthy illness.
She was born Dec. 23, 1916, in Alberta, Canada, to Etta and Harry Bystrom. She graduated from North Kitsap High School in 1935.
She married
John Charles Ehrler on Oct. 7, 1944, in Bremerton. He died in 1988.
Mrs. Ehrler had been an accountant-auditor with the state of Washington for more than 20 years, retiring in 1977.
She enjoyed traveling, boating, exercise, games, people, parties and volunteering.
Survivors include two sons, Ed Eliason of Salt Lake City and Jerry of Shelton; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Delight, and a brother, Murray.
A memorial gathering will be at 1 p.m. Feb. 16 at Suquamish Congregational Church.
Memorial donations may be made to Medic One or to a local fire department or emergency medical service of the donor's choice.
Rita Norbut
Rita Leone (West) Norbut, 84, of Silverdale died Jan. 31, 2002, of cancer and complications of pneumonia at Harrison Hospital. She had lived in Gilberton near Brownsville.
She was born April 4, 1917, in Aberdeen to Arthur Elton and Nettie (Pilling) West. She graduated from Weatherwax High School in Aberdeen in 1934.
She married
Bron A. Norbut on March 8, 1956, in Seattle. He died in 1990.
Mrs. Norbut was a homemaker. She enjoyed all sports, knitting and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include a daughter, Lisa; a sister, Kathleen Hicks of Aberdeen; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn E. West of Aberdeen.
Services are private. Inurnment will be at Miller-Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Memorial donations may be made to The Lions Eye Foundation and the American Cancer Society.
Shirley Hamrick
Shirley Louise Hamrick, 70, of Port Orchard died Feb. 7, 2002, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tacoma.
She was born Dec. 9, 1931, in Topeka, Kan., to Elmer and Frances (Setser) Thompson. She graduated from Bremerton High School in 1948.
She married
Clinton Hamrick on Nov. 15, 1974, in Tacoma.
She had worked as a waitress at the Poplars Restaurant in Silverdale and as a cook at the Victorian Rose Tea Room in Port Orchard. She retired in 1999.
Mrs. Hamrick was active in the First Christian Church of Port Orchard. She sang in the choir and had been involved with Project 5000 assembling food baskets for the community.
Survivors include her husband; a son, William Everist of Port Orchard; a stepson, Clinton Hamrick of Bremerton; two daughters, Linda Hunter of Port Orchard and Kathi Dorow of Tacoma; three stepdaughters, Tuesdee Davies of Allyn, Mondee Montero of Bremerton and Sundee White of Portland, Ore.; a sister, Debbie Morgan of Sherwood, Ore.; an aunt, Ethel Madara of Port Orchard; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Miller-Woodlawn Memorial Park. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at First Christian Church in Port Orchard. Arrangements are under the direction of Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home at Rill Chapel.
Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, Kitsap Unit, P.O. Box 2383, Bremerton, WA 98310.
Evelyn Start
Evelyn Mildred Start, 91, of Bainbridge Island died Jan. 21, 2002, at Messenger House Care Center on Bainbridge Island.
She was born July 6, 1910, in Port Angeles to Albert and Stella (Harley) Raber. She graduated from Seattle's Queen Anne High School in 1927.
She married
George E. Start on July 18, 1931, on Bainbridge Island. He died in 1974.
Mrs. Start had been a homemaker for 40 years.
She was a member of Chapter 231 of the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include two sons, Gene Start of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and John Start of Mill Creek; a brother, Chester Raber of Whittier, Calif.; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Raber.
A memorial service is planned for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church on Bainbridge Island.
Memorial donations may be made to Helpline House, 282 Knechtel Way NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110.
