This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sgs14 Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.king/2632.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kitsap Sun, Bremerton, Washington, Tuesday, August 28, 2001 Joseph Van Valey Joseph William Van Valey, 75, of Port Orchard, died August 22, 2001, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was born September 9, 1925, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, to Joseph and Opal (Hendershot) Van Valey. Mr. Van Valey served in the Marine Corps during World War II. He married Gloria Rechinni on January 9, 1948, in Seattle. She preceded him in death in 1993. He married Isabel Monk on July 29, 1994, in Reno, Nevada. Mr. Van Valey worked for Pacific Northwest Bell for 36 years, retiring in 1981. He was a Master Gardener and enjoyed wintering in Arizona. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Christine Barber of Bremerton; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A memorial service was held Monday at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to American Lung Association of Washington, 2625 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121-1213, or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 2383, Bremerton, Washington 98310. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.