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James Warren Whittaker

James Warren Whittaker

Apr 7, 2026

Jim Whittaker

February 10, 1929 - April 7, 2026

Jim Whittaker, born February 10, 1929, in Seattle, Washington, to Hortense Elizabeth and Charles Bernard Whittaker, passed away peacefully at his home in Port Townsend, Washington on the night of April 7th, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was 97.

Jim lived an extraordinary life devoted to adventure, stewardship, service, and family. In...

Sandra Eileen Sharp

Sandra Eileen Sharp

Apr 1, 2026

Sandra "Sandy" Eileen Sharp (Wilson) passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, in Port Townsend, Washington, at the age of 79. She had been battling with Frontotemporal Dementia for an extended period of time prior to her passing.

Born on December 28, 1946, in Norman, Oklahoma, to Tom and Hazel Wilson, Sandy developed a lifelong love for learning and language....

Douglas Alan Edelstein

Douglas Alan Edelstein

Mar 8, 2026

Douglas Alan Edelstein was a humble, loving, and deeply kind man whose presence shaped the lives of those around him. He had a rare gift for showing up when it mattered most, offering steady support, quiet strength, and a sense of humor that could brighten even the hardest days. For his family, Doug was a constant—our cheerleader and protector through...

Grace Roseann Harding

Grace Roseann Harding

Mar 8, 2026

Grace R. Harding, 71, passed away suddenly on March 8, 2026, at Jefferson Healthcare following an illness.

Grace was born on May 8, 1954, in Milford, Connecticut, to her parents, Barbara Hayes and Phillip Taylor. From an early age, she had a compassionate spirit that would shape the way she lived her life. Grace spent her life caring for others both...

Jean Marie Herrington

Jean Marie Herrington

Mar 5, 2026

Jean Marie (Huycke) Herrington passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Port Townsend. Jean was the second of three girls born to Cecil Huycke and Nina Winifred Lass on April 5, 1935. Jean had a busy life and never slowed down until the very end.

She is remembered for her continuous positive attitude, her lighthearted sense of humor, and just...

Ronald Edward Kubec

Ronald Edward Kubec

Mar 2, 2026

Ronald Edward Kubec, born September 2, 1935, passed away in the arms of his wife, Michael, on March 2nd, after a short period of declining health due to a stroke. Born to Eleanor and Edward Kubec in Chicago, IL, his family moved to Southern California in 1946 after which he entered the University of California, Berkely at the age of...

Melvin Arthur Hadley

Melvin Arthur Hadley

Feb 26, 2026

Melvin Arthur Hadley was born on May 24, 1940, to Harold A. and Bertha Mae (Walton) Hadley of Star, Idaho. He was the second of five children.

Melvin was raised on farmland in Star, Idaho, where the family grew corn, alfalfa, barley, wheat, and hay, and raised dairy cows. He attended schools in Star, Eagle, and Meridian, where he became an...

James Edmund Lyman Sr

James Edmund Lyman Sr

Feb 25, 2026

James Lyman was promoted to Glory on February 25, 2026 with his soul mate by his side, holding his hand till he went home to be with his Lord and Savior. He had his closest loved ones with him all day... he loved his family above all on earth.

When Jim was born on July 27, 1939, the world changed. With...

James Warren Whittaker

James Warren Whittaker

Apr 7, 2026

Jim Whittaker

February 10, 1929 - April 7, 2026

Jim Whittaker, born February 10, 1929, in Seattle, Washington, to Hortense Elizabeth and Charles Bernard Whittaker, passed away peacefully at his home in Port Townsend, Washington on the night of April 7th, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was 97.

Jim lived an extraordinary life devoted to adventure, stewardship, service, and family. In...

Sandra Eileen Sharp

Sandra Eileen Sharp

Apr 1, 2026

Sandra "Sandy" Eileen Sharp (Wilson) passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, in Port Townsend, Washington, at the age of 79. She had been battling with Frontotemporal Dementia for an extended period of time prior to her passing.

Born on December 28, 1946, in Norman, Oklahoma, to Tom and Hazel Wilson, Sandy developed a lifelong love for learning and language....

Douglas Alan Edelstein

Douglas Alan Edelstein

Mar 8, 2026

Douglas Alan Edelstein was a humble, loving, and deeply kind man whose presence shaped the lives of those around him. He had a rare gift for showing up when it mattered most, offering steady support, quiet strength, and a sense of humor that could brighten even the hardest days. For his family, Doug was a constant—our cheerleader and protector through...

Grace Roseann Harding

Grace Roseann Harding

Mar 8, 2026

Grace R. Harding, 71, passed away suddenly on March 8, 2026, at Jefferson Healthcare following an illness.

Grace was born on May 8, 1954, in Milford, Connecticut, to her parents, Barbara Hayes and Phillip Taylor. From an early age, she had a compassionate spirit that would shape the way she lived her life. Grace spent her life caring for others both...

Jean Marie Herrington

Jean Marie Herrington

Mar 5, 2026

Jean Marie (Huycke) Herrington passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Port Townsend. Jean was the second of three girls born to Cecil Huycke and Nina Winifred Lass on April 5, 1935. Jean had a busy life and never slowed down until the very end.

She is remembered for her continuous positive attitude, her lighthearted sense of humor, and just...

Ronald Edward Kubec

Ronald Edward Kubec

Mar 2, 2026

Ronald Edward Kubec, born September 2, 1935, passed away in the arms of his wife, Michael, on March 2nd, after a short period of declining health due to a stroke. Born to Eleanor and Edward Kubec in Chicago, IL, his family moved to Southern California in 1946 after which he entered the University of California, Berkely at the age of...

Melvin Arthur Hadley

Melvin Arthur Hadley

Feb 26, 2026

Melvin Arthur Hadley was born on May 24, 1940, to Harold A. and Bertha Mae (Walton) Hadley of Star, Idaho. He was the second of five children.

Melvin was raised on farmland in Star, Idaho, where the family grew corn, alfalfa, barley, wheat, and hay, and raised dairy cows. He attended schools in Star, Eagle, and Meridian, where he became an...

James Edmund Lyman Sr

James Edmund Lyman Sr

Feb 25, 2026

James Lyman was promoted to Glory on February 25, 2026 with his soul mate by his side, holding his hand till he went home to be with his Lord and Savior. He had his closest loved ones with him all day... he loved his family above all on earth.

When Jim was born on July 27, 1939, the world changed. With...

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