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Friday, February 14, 2014 | North Kitsap Herald
Kent Curtiss, pilot in Poulsbo plane crash, dies By Melinda Weer
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POULSBO — Kent Curtiss, the pilot of a small plane that crashed in clearcut field in Poulsbo on Jan. 20, has died. Curtiss, 70, died on Feb. 7 in Harborview Medical Center with his family by his side. He had been in critical condition in Harborview Medical
obituaries Charlie Olson Charlie Olson passed away peacefully in his sleep on Feb. 2, 2014. He was 87. Born in Poulsbo to Jacob and Hilma Olson on Nov. 12, 1926. A part owner in CHT, Furnace Oil and The Rent-it Center. Active in the fire department, was chief for several years and then a county fire commisioner. Recently moved back from Eastern Washington. Survived by wife of 35 years, Sue Olson; son,
March 1, 2 p.m. Center’s intensive at Edline-Yahn & care unit since Covington Funeral the crash; his wife Chapel, 27221 and daughter said 156th Ave. SE, he succumbed Kent. to complications Curtiss will from his injuries. be interred at His wife said Tahoma National engine failure is Cemetery at a later believed to be the Kent Curtiss date with a private cause of the crash. family gathering. A memorial for Curtiss and his family Curtiss is scheduled for
Steve, of California; stepchildren, Debbie Holmer (Duane) of Weston, Ore., Terry Webster (Bruce) of Poulsbo, Jerry Stewart (Karen) of Poulsbo, Dawn Daniels (Paul) of Diamond Point, and Chris Nelson of Omak; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. No services are planned at his request.
More hours for warming center, overnight shelter proposed By MELINDA WEER
A memorial for Hayden D. Munn is scheduled for March 1, 2014, 1-4 p.m., at the Poulsbo Eagles Hall at 4230 Lincoln Road.
POULSBO — About 20 homeless people per day seek respite at the Kitsap Rescue Mission’s new warming center, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 200 people have sought daytime shelter in the center since it opened Oct. 21. The crowd is mostly men, but some women and families stop in as well. Volunteers offer them hot coffee, snacks and a place to relax and watch TV, play games or read. The warming center is located in the rescue mission on
October 24, 1912 February 8th, 2014 Wavie Marie (Darling) Smyer was born in Kenova, West Virgina. In September 1943 Wavie enlisted and proudly served as a WAVE in the U.S. Navy during WWII. In August 1944 Wavie and Albert C. Smyer, a sailor in the U.S. Navy, were married, and in September 1945 Wavie was honorably discharged. After living in the Bronx and Hicksville NY, Wavie’s family moved to Poulsbo, WA in 1965. Shortly after moving to Poulsbo, Wavie began working as a nurse’s aid at Ebenezer and then Martha & Mary Nursing homes until her retirement in 1988 when she and Albert moved to Salmon Arm, B.C. Canada. In November 2011, Wavie moved back to Washington State to live with her son’s family. Wavie was preceded in death by her husband Albert C. Smyer, her brothers: Arthur Joseph, Lawrence, Paul, Virgil, & Clarence; her sisters: Irene, Dorothy, Anna Lee, & Iona Mae. Wavie is survived by her brother John Darling of Lorain, OH.; her 2 daughters: Frances Cole (Russell) of Prince Edward Island (Canada) and Candace Green (Tom) of San Jose, CA; her son Timothy Smyer (Rebekah) of Edmonds, WA; her 9 grandchildren: Cheri Green Traenkle, Peter Cole, Traci Green Nawahine, James Cole, Kristin Green Thomas, Shehalee Smyer, Payton Smyer, Savanna Smyer, and Shyanne Smyer; her 12 great grandchildren, with 2 on the way; and 1 great-great grandchild. As the first born, Wavie loved and cared for many of her brothers and sisters. She will be remembered for her caring nature and love for her family and friends. Wavie had a tireless work habit and enjoyed gardening, baking, and knitting. Wavie will be deeply missed, but we are comforted that she now sits in the light of God and in the midst of his pure love. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home in Bremerton, WA on Monday, February 17th at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: American Legion Service Girls, Post 204 Emergency Fund, P.O. Box 2322, Everett, WA. 98123; Martha & Mary At Home, 19160 Front Street NE, P.O. Box 127, Poulsbo, WA. 98370; and New Beginnings Church, Handicapped Chair Lift Project, 5300 168th St. SW., Lynnwood, WA. 98037. Please visit www.miller-woodlawn.com to view her life story and leave tributes for the family. TRIBUTE Paid Notice
He began his lifelong passion for flying in 1963 when he received his singleengine private pilot license. In the 1970s, he earned his single-engine commercial and flight instructor ratings and in the 1980s earned his instrument rating. According to his obituary, his family and friends enjoyed many cross-country adventures with him;
highlights included flights to Cayman Islands and Alaska. Curtiss is survived by his wife, daughter, son, grandson, granddaughter, stepgranddaughter, sister and brother. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his memory to Angel Flight West or Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
Event will boost rescue mission’s expansion
Hayden D. Munn
Wavie Marie (Darling) Smyer
lived in Kent. According to his obituary on the funeral chapel website, Curtiss, a native of Michigan, played football at Central Michigan University and graduated with a degree in math and physics. He served in the U.S. Air Force, then worked as a computer systems analyst at Boeing until his retirement in 2000.
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the corner of 5th Street and Warren Avenue in Bremerton. Walt Le Couteur, executive director of the Kitsap Rescue Mission, wants to expand the rescue mission’s outreach to include an overnight shelter. “We hear it all the time,” Le Couteur said. “A lot of them don’t have any place to go; they are on the streets at night when it’s the worst weather.” Here’s how you can help. On Feb. 21, 6-8 p.m., there will be a fundraiser for the rescue mission in the Pearson Fellowship Hall at Gateway Fellowship in Poulsbo. For $10, you get spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, and spumoni ice cream. Family rates will be available. George Rickle of Passion Ministry organized the benefit; he organizes a benefit for a different non-profit on the third Friday of every
James B. Waller November 16th, 1926 February 8th, 2014 Born in Centralia, Illinois, on November 16th 1926, Jim fought a long, hard battle with pulmonary fibrosis and passed away at home in Poulsbo, Washington during the early morning of February, 8th, 2014. Jim was a proud Navy veteran of four wars- WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf War. He was preceded in death by wife Peggy, wife Jacqueline, sister Muriel, brother Robert, daughter-in-law Jamie, and grandson Roger. He was a life-long member of the Poulsbo Sons of Norway and enjoyed many hours of cooking for the local Rotary Club in years past. He loved his home and spent many hours watching ducks on his pond from the front porch of his home with his beloved wife Mary. He leaves behind his wife Mary, son-in-law David (Jamie), son Bill (Charlotte), daughter Janis (Cliff), son Fred (Annette), 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his niece Pat, who lovingly wrote to him every day during his journey; nieces Julie, Nancy, Joan and Rhoda, nephews Fred and James, and sister-in-law Odelia. The family would like to extend a very heartfelt “Thank You” to the dedicated personnel from Kitsap Hospice, Franciscan Hospice, and Personal Touch, as well as the many friends who helped care for James B. and Mary during this difficult time.
month. Rickle expects that 200 people will attend the spaghetti feed. Rickle’s attention to Kitsap Rescue Mission is timely, considering that Kitsap has been experiencing a very cold stretch, with temperatures dipping into the 30s. The rescue mission would like to buy a 17,000-square-foot building at 810 6th St. in Bremerton. Le Couteur said the rescue mission could expand its Fresh Start program from six to up to 20 homeless men served. He would like to add a Fresh Start program for up to 10 single women as well. In addition, Le Couteur hopes to someday open an overnight shelter that could take the place of Kitsap Department of Emergency Management’s Winter Emergency Shelter, but he would like to see the shelter open every night, not just on the coldest nights. “People really appreciate the day room,” Le Couteur
said, adding that it’s not just a place to keep warm. The rescue mission offers many services to folks that drop in. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the mobile shower unit is available, clothing is distributed, and haircuts are offered to those who would like one. But what may matter most to the shelter’s visitors is the time the volunteers spend talking to them. Many homeless persons are lonely, Le Couteur said; an important characteristic of rescue mission volunteers is their willingness to offer heartfelt warmth to those who crave a bit of company. If the rescue mission had more volunteers, it could open the warming center on Sunday too. “We’re always looking for volunteers,” Le Couteur said. For more information, call 360-373-3428 or go to www. kitsaprescue.org.
Elsie M. Burdick August 7, 1928 February 6th, 2014 Elsie M. Burdick, 85, of Poulsbo, WA passed away on February 6, 2014. Elsie was born on August 7, 1928 in Seattle, WA to Al and Ellen (Hoch) Andersen. She graduated from Cleveland High School in Seattle. Elsie married William “Bill” Burdick and they had two sons, Dave and Kevin. Elsie worked as a secretary at Suquamish Elementary and retired after 21 years. She was a devoted member of First Lutheran Church in Poulsbo. Elsie is preceded in death by her husband William, parents and son, Kevin. Her memory will live on with her son, Dave of Poulsbo; brother, Carl Andersen of Wenatchee; three grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Inurnment will be held at First Lutheran Cemetery in Poulsbo.
At Jim’s request there will be no services at this time. Memorials in Jim’s name may be made to Kitsap Hospice or Franciscan Hospice.
Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org/donate or American Heart Association at www.heart.org/donate . An online memorial can be seen at www. poulsbomortuary.com
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