Donald John Crounse passed away March 30th, 2024 at the age of 98. He was born on May 10th, 1925 in Tacoma, Washington to Earl and Rose Crounse. He graduated from Stadium High School of Tacoma in 1943 and went directly into the US Navy for service in WWII and Korea. He spent service time on an escort carrier and battleship and was present at the signing of the Peace Agreement with Japan in Tokyo Bay. Don married Patricia Latshaw (The girl across the street) in 1949. Shortly after Don was...

Joel P. Branstetter, 64, 1960-2024, a kitsap resident for many years. Joel worked for A&L topsoil from 1990-2020. Joel lost the battle from many illnesses on March 17th 2024 at Gig Harbor Rehab where he was residing at the time. He has a surviving sister Jamei Beck  brother in law Mike of South Carolina, and 2 nephews. There will be no services as his family will have their own private arrangements this summer. 

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Son and Brother, Elijah Riddle, who departed from this world on March 16, 2024. Elijah's journey ended unexpectedly, leaving behind a void that can never be filled. He was 30 years old. Elijah was born August 15, 1993 in Loma Linda, California, the cherished son of Joe and Lori Riddle. From his earliest days, Elijah brought joy and laughter to those around him. His vibrant spirit and warm heart endeared him to all...

Harrison L. Harris was born in Jackson, MS. Harrison retired from Boeing. And after retirement he drove school buses for over 25 years. Harrison was a Mason and also a member of the Caballeros Club. He enjoyed bowling, vacationing, and playing pool. Sammie Lee Harris was born in Haynesville, LA. She also retired from Boeing. Sammie was an active Ombudsman member. She enjoyed sewing. When Harrison and Sammie were married 64 years ago, they relocated to Gig Harbor, WA. God called them home...

Dr. Sridhar K. Iya, 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Gig Harbor, WA, on March 15, 2024. He was a devoted husband and father, and a highly accomplished engineer. Sri was born in Bangalore (now called Bengaluru), India, on March 27, 1940; he was the youngest of nine children. Growing up, he enjoyed playing cricket and volleyball, and was a top student and Indian Government merit scholar. After obtaining his Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of...

Randy Morrison passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024. He was 67 years old. Randy was born in Belleville, Illinois in 1956. His career focused on social services dedicated to individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease. ​​In this capacity, he designed the first Dementia Care Center for nursing home facilities in the St. Louis region. However, his energies in life were dedicated to many hobbies and to family, his greatest joy, especially his daughter Kate and her two children. Other...

Forrest Donald Huiatt passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of March 3, 2024. Don was the first and only child born to George and Ruth Huiatt on July 24, 1952, in San Diego, CA. Don spent most of his childhood years in Alaska and later moved to Sequim, WA where he graduated from Port Angeles High School. Sequim was where Don’s lifelong love of flying developed and where he endured the painful death of his mother at the age of 16. Following high school, Don joined the US Navy...

Lisa T. Myers passed away at the age of 67 surrounded by the love of her family on February 29th, 2024. Lisa was born in California but lived most of her life in Washington State. Lisa was an incredibly hard worker who owned and operated several businesses with her husband. However, being around her loved ones was her favorite place to be. Her unwavering kindness and infectious smile left a mark on everyone she met. Lisa is preceded in death by her husband, Jake, and her father, John. She...

Pauline Wasson of Gig Harbor, Washington passed away peacefully on February 28th at Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way, WA. Pauline was born January 27, 1936 to the late Karl and Josephine (Ritter) Kirsch on their farm in Winamac, Indiana. She was a first generation American as her parents had immigrated from Germany. She graduated from Winamac High School and continued her education at St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in Lafayette, Indiana, graduating as a registered nurse in...

Robert Mark Auburn Obituary 5/20/41 - 2/26/24 Robert Mark Auburn, passed away at the age of 82 on February 26, 2024 at his home in Gig Harbor, WA. A kind, generous, and loving husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, and physician, Bob was surrounded by the love of his family when he passed away peacefully. Bob was born on May 20, 1941 in New York City to Robert John and G. Virginia Auburn. Bob and his two siblings, Lee Ann Applegate and Stephen Auburn, grew up in Falls Church, VA. They...