Thomas Wayne Kemp August 8, 1953 – April 28, 2024 Thomas Wayne Kemp, 70, of Gig Harbor, Washington, passed peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024 surrounded by his beloved wife, Carmelita, and his three children, Kelly, Ryan and Brandi. Lt. Colonel Thomas Kemp was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, and has a long and distinguished aviation career spanning over four decades, thirty-five of which were spent at Alaska...

Robert (Bob) Wendell Gorham of Tacoma, WA went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2024, in Federal Way, WA after a lifetime of faithful service. Bob was known for his kindness, gentle spirit, his wry sense of humor, and his dedication. He was 81.   He was born on April 16, 1943, in Long Beach, CA to Robert and Velma Gorham, the youngest of two. He grew up in Monrovia, CA until he was 12 when the family moved to Springville, CA where he met his future wife, Mary. In 1957, the family...

On April 13, 2024, at 99 years of age, Vivienne Edith (Bette) Asplund went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior and her beloved husband of 76 years Eric Asplund. Bette was born in Republic, Washington on January 4, 1925.  Her family eventually moved to Kellogg, Idaho and then to Gig Harbor where she graduated from the original Gig Harbor High School class of 1943.  Bette and Eric met through her brother; she always said it was love at first sight. They were married July 31,...

Peggy was born in Spokane and grew up in the Bridle Trails area of Kirkland. She attended the University of Washington and Bellevue Community College. Peggy worked most of her career as a registered nurse for 15 years at Northwest Kidney Center in Seattle, and then as a Charge Nurse at DaVita Dialysis. She would tell you her greatest accomplishment was being a mother and grandmother. Peggy was a generous person who hosted most holidays at her home in Kent. She was a dynamic and strong...

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...