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Daniel Leon Lopeman
Apr 22, 2025
Dan was born the first child of Leon “Gruts” and Elsie (Kilmer) Lopeman on October 25, 1949 at St. John's Hospital, Port Townsend, WA and passed away at Washington Veteran's Home in Port Orchard, WA.
He was raised in Hadlock, and graduated from Chimacum High School in 1967.
After graduation he attended school in Seattle, joining the United States Navy in January...
Diane Bernadine Nelson
Apr 18, 2025
Surrounded by her loving family, Diane passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025. She was born in Rochester, Minnesota on October 29, 1935, to Armand and Edith Sutter, the fifth of eight children. They were a very close-knit family and enjoyed getting together often over the years reliving fun adventures from their childhood and enjoying many laughs together.
After high school,...
Aubrey Chester Redling
Apr 18, 2025
Aubrey (Tab) Chester Redling, Age 87 of Port Hadlock passed away at home peacefully on April 18, 2025.
He was born on Jan 17, 1938 in Seattle, WA to Charles and Mabel (Jensen) Redling. He grew up on Marrowstone Island, WA.
He graduated from Chimacum High School, Chimacum WA, in 1956. Attended the United States Coast Guard for 4 years and graduated...
Hugh Warren Leitch
Apr 16, 2025
Longtime Port Townsend resident H. Warren Leitch passed away peacefully on April 16th 2025. Warren was born in Portland Oregon to his parents Dr. Gordon B, Leitch and Anna Warren Leitch. He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother Dr. Gordon B. Leitch and is survived by his sister Nancy Pedersen.
He was also preceded in death by...
Michael James Nannie
Apr 8, 2025
Michael James Nannie, born on August 8, 1960, in Newport News, Virginia, journeyed through life with a heart full of music and an unwavering spirit. An extraordinary soul who embraced the world with compassion and, Michael weaved vibrant melodies not just through sound, but through the bonds nurtured with those around him.
His professional path led him to serve as a...
James Dalton Coyne
Apr 7, 2025
James Dalton Coyne, known affectionately as Jim, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, in Silverdale, Washington, with family at his side, at the age of 68. Born on February 18, 1957, in Seattle, Washington, to Guy and Joann Coyne, Jim was a man of quiet strength, sharp wit, and enduring craftsmanship. His life was one of deep family roots,...
Ellin Hager Larimer
Apr 3, 2025
Ellin Hager Larimer, a pioneering businesswoman, aviator, and fabric artist, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025 after an evening at the Seattle Symphony at age 98.
Born in Ostrander, Washington, Ellin's life was defined by creativity, wisdom, and independence. She graduated from Tigard High School, earned a degree from Whitman College, and later a master's from Simmons College.
A successful co-owner...
John Paul Wefel
Mar 30, 2025
John P. Wefel
John P. Wefel, Professor Emeritus of Physics at Louisiana State University (LSU), passed away on March 30, 2025, at Jefferson Healthcare Hospital in Port Townsend, Washington. He was 80 years old.
John was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Paul and Hilda Wefel. He attended college at Valparaiso University, Indiana, the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, and completed graduate studies...
Shirley Wright
Mar 29, 2025
Shirley Ann Wright Obituary 8.4.1944 – 3.29.2025
Shirley Ann Wright, 80, fondly known as Shirl the Girl to family and friends, passed peacefully on March 29, 2025, in Sequim, WA, after a brave battle with lung cancer.
Shirl was born on August 4, 1944, in Cornwall, NY, to the late Mary Doris Wright (née Ball) and the late Everett Wright. She spent...
Gordon Rollo Papritz
Mar 29, 2025
Gordon Rollo Papritz, 94, of Port Townsend Washington, passed away peacefully at his home on March 29, 2025. Gordon is survived by his four children, twelve grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and his brother, Rawhide Papritz. Gordon was born in Mukilteo, Washington, on March 12,1931, to Carl & Maybelle Papritz. He was one of eight children. After graduating from Everett High School...
Daniel Leon Lopeman
Apr 22, 2025
Dan was born the first child of Leon “Gruts” and Elsie (Kilmer) Lopeman on October 25, 1949 at St. John's Hospital, Port Townsend, WA and passed away at Washington Veteran's Home in Port Orchard, WA.
He was raised in Hadlock, and graduated from Chimacum High School in 1967.
After graduation he attended school in Seattle, joining the United States Navy in January...
Diane Bernadine Nelson
Apr 18, 2025
Surrounded by her loving family, Diane passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025. She was born in Rochester, Minnesota on October 29, 1935, to Armand and Edith Sutter, the fifth of eight children. They were a very close-knit family and enjoyed getting together often over the years reliving fun adventures from their childhood and enjoying many laughs together.
After high school,...
Aubrey Chester Redling
Apr 18, 2025
Aubrey (Tab) Chester Redling, Age 87 of Port Hadlock passed away at home peacefully on April 18, 2025.
He was born on Jan 17, 1938 in Seattle, WA to Charles and Mabel (Jensen) Redling. He grew up on Marrowstone Island, WA.
He graduated from Chimacum High School, Chimacum WA, in 1956. Attended the United States Coast Guard for 4 years and graduated...
Hugh Warren Leitch
Apr 16, 2025
Longtime Port Townsend resident H. Warren Leitch passed away peacefully on April 16th 2025. Warren was born in Portland Oregon to his parents Dr. Gordon B, Leitch and Anna Warren Leitch. He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother Dr. Gordon B. Leitch and is survived by his sister Nancy Pedersen.
He was also preceded in death by...
Michael James Nannie
Apr 8, 2025
Michael James Nannie, born on August 8, 1960, in Newport News, Virginia, journeyed through life with a heart full of music and an unwavering spirit. An extraordinary soul who embraced the world with compassion and, Michael weaved vibrant melodies not just through sound, but through the bonds nurtured with those around him.
His professional path led him to serve as a...
James Dalton Coyne
Apr 7, 2025
James Dalton Coyne, known affectionately as Jim, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, in Silverdale, Washington, with family at his side, at the age of 68. Born on February 18, 1957, in Seattle, Washington, to Guy and Joann Coyne, Jim was a man of quiet strength, sharp wit, and enduring craftsmanship. His life was one of deep family roots,...
Ellin Hager Larimer
Apr 3, 2025
Ellin Hager Larimer, a pioneering businesswoman, aviator, and fabric artist, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025 after an evening at the Seattle Symphony at age 98.
Born in Ostrander, Washington, Ellin's life was defined by creativity, wisdom, and independence. She graduated from Tigard High School, earned a degree from Whitman College, and later a master's from Simmons College.
A successful co-owner...
John Paul Wefel
Mar 30, 2025
John P. Wefel
John P. Wefel, Professor Emeritus of Physics at Louisiana State University (LSU), passed away on March 30, 2025, at Jefferson Healthcare Hospital in Port Townsend, Washington. He was 80 years old.
John was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Paul and Hilda Wefel. He attended college at Valparaiso University, Indiana, the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, and completed graduate studies...
Shirley Wright
Mar 29, 2025
Shirley Ann Wright Obituary 8.4.1944 – 3.29.2025
Shirley Ann Wright, 80, fondly known as Shirl the Girl to family and friends, passed peacefully on March 29, 2025, in Sequim, WA, after a brave battle with lung cancer.
Shirl was born on August 4, 1944, in Cornwall, NY, to the late Mary Doris Wright (née Ball) and the late Everett Wright. She spent...
Gordon Rollo Papritz
Mar 29, 2025
Gordon Rollo Papritz, 94, of Port Townsend Washington, passed away peacefully at his home on March 29, 2025. Gordon is survived by his four children, twelve grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and his brother, Rawhide Papritz. Gordon was born in Mukilteo, Washington, on March 12,1931, to Carl & Maybelle Papritz. He was one of eight children. After graduating from Everett High School...
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