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Kith&Kin obituaries Thomas R. Armstrong
L. Bryant, who survives him. He is also survived by his children, Thomas M C G A H E Y S V I L L E , A. Armstrong (Mary Va. — Thomas Ronald E.), Eric J. Armstrong, Armstrong died at his Stacey L. Vilaca (Paulo); home on June 17. He was grandchildren, Zachary, Victoria and Thomas 66. He was born in “Logan”, and Sophia Vilaca; brother, Terry Bremerton on Doiron (Judie); Sept. 28, 1946, a son uncles, Robert of Thomas Monroe and William “Jack” and Doris Armstrong; and Mae Welborn several nieces and Armstrong. He nephews. He was graduated from preceded in death North Kitsap High by his brother, School in Poulsbo. John S., and sister, He served in the Thomas R. Phyllis. U.S. Army during Armstrong Following his Vietnam. In his wishes, he will career, he worked be cremated and for the CIA, drove armored there will be no services. vehicles, managed for Memorial contribuMcDonald’s, and for 19 tions may be made to the years was a bulk mail techRMH Sentara Hospice, nician with the U.S. Postal Harrisonburg, Va. Online Service. He was a member of the condolences may be sent to Manassas Baptist Church. the family at www.lindseyHe had a second-degree harrisonburg.com. — Thomas Ronald black belt in Hwardo Martial Arts, enjoyed coin Armstrong and stamp collecting, fishing, hunting and working on stained glass projects for family and friends, and umpiring. On Feb. 21, 1970, he married the former Linda
Leila Inez Ball KINGSTON — Leila Inez Ball died June 8 after a nine-month battle with ovarian cancer. She was 90. Leila was born July 6, 1922
Camille Rosalie Meyers
Oct. 31, 1937 June 16, 2013 Camille Rosalie Meyers, age 75, passed away June 16, 2013 in Poulsbo, Washington. She was born in Poulsbo on October 31, 1937 to Frank and Annette (Schilling) Carriere. Camille attended Poulsbo schools and graduated from North Kitsap High School where she met the love of her life, Richard Meyers. They were married in 1954 and they shared a life of love together for 59 years.
Memorial serin Minneapolis, vice will be held Minn., to Alvah on June 22, 2 L. and Adelaide p.m., at Bayside F. Warren. In Community 1931, her family Church, 25992 moved to the Los Barber CutAngeles area until Off Road NE, 1940, when her father was hired Leila Inez Ball Kingston. — Family of to work at PSNS. Leila Inez Ball Leila graduated in 1941 from Silverdale High School. Her father then bought land from Pope & Talbot and moved to the Poulsbo area. POULSBO — John On June 18, 1943, Leila Marion Buckner died and Leslie Ball were mar- peacefully at home June 5. ried at St. Paul’s Church in He was 87. Port Gamble. They were He was born March 22, married 59 years. 1926 in Riverside, Ala., to In Hershal Zebulon and Leila 1949, their first daughter, Maude Buckner. He graduVivian Elaine, was born. In ated from Pell City High 1956, their second daugh- School in 1944. He married ter, Virginia Elizabeth, was Ruth Wilson on March 19, born. 1946 in Pell City, Ala. Leila was a homemaker, He worked as a farmer Girl Scout leader, taught in Alabama prior to moving at a handicapped school to Poulsbo in 1967, where at St. Charles Episcopal he worked many years as a Church, and worked at Fun builder and carpenter. The with Fabrics in downtown joy of his life was spending Poulsbo. Her love of God time with his family and was shown in her love for friends and he will always her family and those whom be remembered as a hardshe met and worked with. working, quiet man with Leila was preceded in a kind, thoughtful nature. death by her husband in John was a member of 2002. Jehovah’s Witness Poulsbo She is survived by her Congregation. daughters, Vivian Florio He was preceded in (Nicholas) and Virginia death by his daughter, Ball; her sister, Avis Nancy Hunter, in 2011. Halderson; grandchildren, He is survived by his lovMargaret, James and Nicole ing wife of 67 years, Ruth; Florio, all of Poulsbo.
John Marion Buckner
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The other love of her life was volunteering. When her children were at home she volunteered in the schools and scouts. Then in the early 1980’s she began working at Fishline in Poulsbo, she continued working there until this year. She worked in both the thrift store and the food bank, also coordinating the Christmas store and fashion shows. The love she had for the people she worked with and for the people that Fishline served over the years was evident and reciprocated by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, Richard, a daughter Catherine, a son Brian, seven grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be at the home that Richard and Camille built and shared together on Saturday, June 22 at 2:00. In memory of Camille a donation of your time or other contributions may be made to the North Kitsap Fishline, 18916 3rd Ave. N.E., Poulsbo, Wa 98370. Arrangements entrusted to The Stone Chapel Poulsbo Mortuary. TRIBUTE Paid Notice
sons, J. Larry (Norma) Buckner, Ragland, Ala.; Gary (Darlene) Buckner, Poulsbo; Stephen (Lauren) Buckner, Kingston; Kevin (Laurie) Buckner, Gig Harbor; son-in-law, Charles Hunter, Silverdale; daughters, Patricia Burke, Bremerton; Cathy (Franco) Solda’, Chiampo, Italy; Susan Ray, Poulsbo; and 23 grandchildren. On the day of his passing, his 21st great-grandchild was born. At his request, there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Kitsap County, P.O. Box 3416, Silverdale, WA 98383. — Family of John Marion Buckner
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News makers Employees’ union awards four $500 scholarships POULSBO — Four students received a financial kick-start to their post-high school education. Kingston High School graduating seniors Ross Burk and Logan Green, and North Kitsap High School graduating seniors Nathan Foster and Kristin Holt received $500 scholarships toward college from the Public School Employees of North Kitsap, which represents 240 classified employees. For the past 20 years, the local chapter of school employees has provided scholarships to graduating seniors who are dependents of employee-members and plan to enroll as a full-time student in an accredited institution by the following fall term. Burk will attend the University of Washington to pursue a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Burk was a member of the Associated Student Body and Honor Society at Kingston. Burk participated in many sports and was a tutor for the Suquamish Rolling Readers program. See NEWSMAKERS, Page A23
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