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Warren Haakon Selvar September 30, 2012
Elizabeth Sabina Boyd, age 75 Elizabeth Sabina Boyd died on October 15 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA. She was born on November 24, 1936 and was 75 years of age. The Rosary will take place on Monday, October 22 at 7 PM at St. Cecilia Catholic Church on Bainbridge Island. The Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, October 23 at 11 AM at St. Cecilia. A reception will follow at the church. Interment will take place at Seabold Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook at: www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Ruth Carr August 26, 1934 - October 15, 2012 Ruth Carr, born in New York City, lived in Dallas, TX and Pagosa Springs, CO, before moving to Bainbridge Island with her husband, Howard, in 2003. They embraced the island, learning its nooks and by-ways through Ron Williamson’s, “Discover Bainbridge” walks with the Parks & Recreation, and later with the “Walking Group,” an offshoot of the official group. Water color classes with Beth Moga, also through Parks & Recreation, led to another group of best friends that became Water & Wednesday, which continues to paint and show. The neighborhood purchase and establishment of Cedar Lane Park led to a shellfish garden with the help of the Puget Sound Restoration Fund and a love of the beach, and the tides and waters that surround our island. Ruth leaves behind her husband, Howard, daughters Lindsay and Patricia. Their son, Henry, predeceased her. TRIBUTE Paid Notice
Helen Patricia Dwyer December 5, 1921 - October 6, 2012 Helen Patricia Dwyer passed away on October 6, 2012 at Queen Anne Health Care in Seattle, WA. She was born on December 5, 1921 in Ontario Canada and was 90 years of age. Helen was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church on Bainbridge Island and was actively involved as a den mother with the Cub Scouting program and with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. She is survived by her children Bill Dwyer and his wife Annette; and Mike and his wife Carol, both of Seattle. She also leaves behind her granddaughter Shannon Dwyer of Texas; grandson Ryan Dwyer of Seattle; and great-grandson Jaden Dwyer of Seattle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy J. Dwyer. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the memorial mass on Saturday, October 27 at 10 AM at St. Cecilia Catholic Church on Bainbridge Island. A reception will follow at the church. The inurnment service will take place at 2 o’clock at Port Blakely cemetery on the island. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Vincent de Paul or the Bainbridge Island Fire Department. Please sign the online guestbook for the family at www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com. TRIBUTE Paid Notice
A white front light and a red rear reflector are required by law for bicycles used at night (RCW 46.61.780). Cyclists who violate traffic laws may be ticketed (RCW 46.61.750).
Warren Haakon Selvar, 74 passed away peacefully at his home of 49 years on Bainbridge Island with his family around him on Sept 30, 2012. He was born to Haakon and Moline Selvar in Seattle, WA. He moved to Bainbridge in 1947 and graduated from Bainbridge High in 1957. His love of boats led him to join the Coast Guard (1956 to 1961). He fished with his father on the ‘Oceanus’ and other salmon boats and worked on local tug boats. His career at NUWES, Keyport ended in 1988 after 24 years. After retiring he started his own business delivering compost on Bainbridge, drove trucks delivering fishing gear and drove the shuttle bus for Clearwater Casino. His passions were fishing, hunting, traveling in his RV and raising a vegetable garden. He is survived by his wife Charlene, and children Karen (Diane), Martin (Shanna), Steven (Luisa), Michael (Debbie) and sister, Pat Wry. He has six grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents Haakon and Dagny, and brothers Bill, Jack and Gordon. Services were held on Oct. 13 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Bainbridge Island. In lieu of flowers memorials could be sent to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center: www.fhcrc.org. TRIBUTE Paid Notice
Lynnette Rogers October 6, 2012 marked the passing of Lynnette Rogers, longtime resident of Bainbridge Island. Born Lynnette Elaine Cook in 1959 in Boulder, Colorado – a 4th generation native from a Colorado pioneer family. She was the daughter of Leonard Cook and Hope Tanner Firkins-Duncan. Lynnette died quietly at home amongst her many friends and family after a 2+ year battle with cancer. Powered by her extraordinary faith and uproariously funny humor and wit, she was a collector of souls and gatherer of people. She is remembered as the best friend to hundreds, an accepting and accessible second mother to many kids, the thrower of parties, and the consummate and tireless gamemaster. Her singular, constant and persistent focus was building heaven on Earth one relationship, party, learning experience, and laugh at a time. Well-read and well-traveled, she had something of value to offer in almost every situation. She received her undergraduate education at Whitworth College, Master of Arts degrees in Education and Counseling from the University of Colorado, and continuing education at several seminaries. She was an active leader at Cross Sound Church, started several ongoing ministries in counseling and spiritual gifts, and was an Elder in the Presbyterian Church USA. While her work here is done, she is survived by those with much more to do – her husband of 27 years Dan Rogers, 3 great kids – Nate, Tucker and Maddie Rogers, her sister Lisa (Firkins) Schultz, several nieces and nephews, relatives in Colorado, Minnesota and West Virginia, and the many of you she counted as friends, fellows on the Journey of faith, and dear loved ones. The service celebrating her life is planned for Saturday November 10 at 1 p.m. at the Grace Episcopal Church with a friends and family reception to follow. In lieu of flowers or any other investment in objects, please consider a donation to the Lynnette Rogers Memorial Scholarship Fund – a scholarship for local high school students pursuing faith and excellence in higher education. Contributions can be made in-person at any Wells Fargo Bank. TRIBUTE Paid Notice
Friday, October 19, 2012 • Bainbridge Island Review
Kimiko R. Sakai Our mom was diagnosed with cancer in early July. When asked if she could do anything, go anywhere in the next month – her wish was simple. She wished to be at home with her family, friends and faithful cat. She faced the last 3 months of her life with grace and courage, with acceptance and strength – still teaching us lessons about life, about death. At 88 years old, on October 3rd, she left us too soon; but she left as she had wished – at home surrounded by those and what she valued most in life. On November 8, 1923 an energetic spirit was born to Yohei and Aya Takatsuka on Vashon Island, WA. On the family farm, Kimi worked side by side with her parents and 5 siblings. Living off the land, she recalled how her mom’s homemade stews and pies tasted wonderfully different back then. Kimi appreciated the many sacrifices her parents made for the family and the rich simplicity of her childhood. Forever active and inquisitive, Kimi found joy in playing tennis, riding her bike, attending church functions and Japanese language school, swimming and dancing. She especially loved to jitterbug! In her later years, she loved to watch sports, read and share magazines with friends, grow beautiful flowers, cook, and master word puzzles. As a young adult, mom moved to Seattle to attend the University of Washington with the hope of becoming a dietician. The dreams she sought after graduating from Vashon High School were put on hold. During WWII, her family was initially transported to Tule Lake, CA and then transferred to the Minidoka incarceration camp in Idaho. Most recently, in 2008, mom along with many Japanese Americans, whose lives and educational pursuits were interrupted by the events of WWII, received Honorary Bachelor of Arts degrees from the U.W. Upon returning from camp, Kimi worked with her family to rebuild their lives. They picked berries and worked for others until her older brother, August, was able to purchase farming land for the family. It was at Minidoka where mom met our dad, Toshio Paul Sakai, while he was visiting his family. He caught a glimpse of her and their love story began. On September 18, 1948, Kimi and Tosh married. They lived with the Sakai family on Bainbridge Island where they raised their 3 children while farming strawberries. Mom became dad’s partner when he entered the real estate profession. They discussed business over morning cups of coffee and she helped him with office responsibilities and entertaining clients. They enjoyed 35 years of marriage until Tosh’s death in 1984. She made time to be involved with her children’s activities and always welcomed their friends into her home. She also enjoyed fundraising for Children’s Hospital through her work with the Nisei Guild and cooking for fundraisers for the Bainbridge Island Japanese community. Through the years, people gathered to stop by for coffee and visits, to share the holidays and traditions. The doors to her home and heart were always open. Kimi embraced and loved her life and the people of the Bainbridge Island community for 64 years. We will miss her creativity, kindness, determination, warmth and laughter. We will miss her. As her energy faded, the two words heard most from mom during her last months were “thank you.” We take her heartfelt words and extend them to her family, her friends and her community members and the medical professionals at Virginia Mason who helped her through her last journey on this earth. Kimi was preceded in death by her parents, Yohei and Aya Takatsuka; siblings – August Takatsuka (Vashon), Margaret Yamamoto (Seattle), Miriam Takatsuka (Vashon), Rose Maekawa (Spokane), George Takatsuka (Vashon); and her husband, Toshio Paul Sakai. She is survived by her children, John (Jill) Sakai (Bainbridge Island), Mary Ann (Lance) Arnone (Seattle), Dean Sakai (Bainbridge Island), granddaughter, Stacy Sakai (Suquamish), grandson, Paul (Seana) Sakai (Seattle), and great-granddaughter, Hannah Sakai (Suquamish). She is also survived by her sisterin-laws and their families, many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and treasured friends – all who enriched her life and whose lives she touched as well. A private, family graveside service will be held on Bainbridge Island and in keeping with her wishes, a simple, private Celebration of Life will be held in the spring. Donations may be made to Helpline House, 282 Knechtel Way NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 or the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Memorial at BIJAEMA, 221 Winslow Way West, Suite 306, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. TRIBUTE Paid Notice