Pamela Wiseman passed away on May 15th at home in Sequim after a short time in hospice care. Pam was born in Webster City, IA to Lindley and Jean (Talcott) Wicks, and was the oldest of five children. As a young child, Pam’s family moved to the growing community of University Place, WA and she was part of the second graduating class from Curtis High School. She enjoyed spending summers at Hood Canal, being active in choir and theater and getting into mischief with Connie Babb, her...

Three years following his first cancer diagnosis, Kamakani (also known as Barry Schiess) left this world on May 10, 2022 to enter into the flow of Life that is beyond all earthly concerns. He leaves behind his sister, his brother, two nieces, as well as a host of other relatives, chosen family members, and friends. He leaves behind his loving husband of nearly 30 years as well. Although we will never again hear his unique laughter, we will sense him in the ringing of every bell, we will feel...

Arthur James was born in Beaverton, Oregon in 1952 and died in a kayak accident near Neah Bay in April, 2022. Art loved the ocean and landscapes outside of cities. He was 69 years old. He grew up fourth child in a family of five in a rural area just west of Portland. He attended Sunset High School in Beaverton. His mother’s maiden name was Martha Lehman, and she was the daughter of pioneers to the area around Cornell Road and Bethany in Beaverton. His comic ability and love of...

  Glenn was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, March 10, 1934, son of David Powell and Emmie Redwings Brewer Powell. In 1936 the Powells left Oklahoma in a Model T to find work and eventually settled in Bakersfield, California. Glenn was the oldest of six siblings. He had fond memories of growing up on a small farm with fruit trees, chickens, cows, and tumbler pigeons. Glenn wrote a book about his childhood memories: Out of the Dustbowl. He married Nancy Turnidge in 1958. After...

John (Bill Botch) William Bottgenbach Jr was born October 26, 1942 to John and May Bottgenbach Sr in Buhl, Idaho. The family moved back to Port Angeles in 1943. Bill graduated from Port Angeles High School in 1960.  His carpenter class helped build the local Olympic National Park Visitor Center among other projects, and after graduation he fought forest fires for a short time before enlisting in the United States Airforce in 1961. Bill was stationed at George Airforce Base in...

Antonio (Tony) Carlos DelaTorre Rodriguez, age 70 of Bremerton, WA died on Wednesday, January 12th, 2022. He was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico on June 12th, 1951. During his time on earth Tony accepted Jesus into his life and remained dedicated to his faith. Tony was a musician his entire life, he played congas and a variety of percussion instruments on the church worship team and in bands with his brother and friends.  Tony was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving in the...

Surprisingly, Terry Bottiger would tell you that he lived his best life after a seemingly devastating Stage IV cancer diagnosis.  Prior to that, he was a well-loved athlete, coach, family man and business owner.  But cancer caused him to ponder the bigger questions.  For 60 years, his exposure to "religion" had left him with disbelief and distaste.  Now facing an end to this life - which could be weeks or months - a friend prompted him to search for answers to...

Dennis Lee Haven was born October 13, 1937 in Bremerton, Washington. His father, Howard Lee Haven, was one of the 12 founding members of the Bremerton Yacht Club. Dennis grew up on the floats, boats, and dinghies of the yacht club, learning a love for the water that would stay with him for a lifetime. He attended Bremerton High School, playing several instruments in band and participating in their activities under a dedicated band teacher. Within days of leaving high school, he began living...

Mike Phillips passed away at home surrounded by his family on January 5th, 2022. Mike was a builder. He built businesses and cabins. He built relationships and was always a friend at the ready.  He built a family who loved him very much.  He helped build the Olympic Peninsula through his charitable pursuits  including work with United Good Neighbors, The YMCA, Rotary International, The United Methodist Church, and Meals on Wheels.  Mike was a grower. He was...

Gilbert “Gil” Oldenkamp was born to John and Fannie (Verdoorn) Oldenkamp on February 12, 1934, in Hospers, Iowa, where he was raised. He died on December 31, 2021, at Sherwood Assisted Living in Sequim, WA where he received loving care during the last two years of his life. After graduating in 1952 from Hospers Public High School in a class of 12, he was soon on his way to Oregon, following the path of his older brother as he was tired of seeking shelter from tornadoes. He...