Funeral Homes in Port Townsend, WA

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Wayne Bastrup (actor and musician), and Jesse James Rice (actor).

Port Townsend /ˈtaʊnzən/ is a city in Jefferson County, Washington, United States. The population was 9,113 at the 2010 census, an increase of 9.3% over the 2000 census. It is the county seat and only incorporated city of Jefferson County. In addition to its natural scenery at the northeast tip of the Olympic Peninsula, the city is also known for the many Victorian buildings remaining from its late 19th-century heyday, numerous annual cultural events, and as a maritime center for independent boatbuilders and related industries and crafts. The Port Townsend Historic District is a U.S. National Historic Landmark District.

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Port Townsend Obituaries

It was reported by Ellensburg Daily Record on December 13th, 2018 that James Drake Vaughn died in Port Townsend, Washington.  Vaughn was 70 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor James Drake's life.

It was written on August 7th, 2018 that James Gilbert Jr "Jim" Chaney passed away in Port Townsend, Washington.  Chaney was 69 years old and was born in Klamath Falls, OR.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor James Gilbert Jr "Jim"'s life.

It was noted by The News Tribune on June 27th, 2018 that Terry Richard Hale perished in Port Townsend, Washington.  Hale was 72 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Terry Richard's life.

It was disclosed by The News Tribune on June 13th, 2018 that Norm Sather passed on in Port Townsend, Washington.  Sather was 70 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Norm's life.

It was written on May 6th, 2018 that Michael James Langley passed away in Port Townsend, Washington.  Langley was 72 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Michael James's life.

It was written by The News Tribune on December 10th, 2017 that Lambert Charles "Bert" Buck died in Port Townsend, Washington.  Buck was 79 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Lambert Charles "Bert"'s life.

It was written by Lynden Tribune on December 6th, 2017 that Coni Tolle Johnson passed away in Port Townsend, Washington.  Johnson was 69 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Coni Tolle's life.

It was disclosed by The News Tribune on October 1st, 2017 that Joanne G "Jo" Caldler (Goodrick) perished in Port Townsend, Washington.  Ms. Caldler was 87 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Joanne G "Jo"'s life.

It was disclosed on September 8th, 2017 that James Fay "Jim" Logue passed away in Denton, Texas.  Logue was 74 years old and was born in Port Townsend, WA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor James Fay "Jim"'s life.

It was revealed by Vernal Express on August 22nd, 2017 that Pauline Grossman (Rediske) perished in Vernal, Utah.  Ms. Grossman was 90 years old and was born in Port Townsend, WA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Pauline's life.

History

The town experienced a renaissance beginning in the 1970s as new residents, including many retirees, moved to town.

The bay was originally named "Port Townshend" by George Vancouver George Vancouver (for his friend the George Townshend, 1st Marquess Townshend of Townshend) in 1792, Port Townsend was immediately recognized as a good, safe harbor although strong south winds and poor holding ground often make small craft anchorage problematic off the town's waterfront. By the late 1890s, the boom was over. Many of the buildings were built on the speculation that Port Townsend would become a booming shipping port and major city. As part of the workshop, famous jazz musicians play all week in the Port Townsend clubs and bars, drawing many tourists to the area.

The official website for the city of Port Townsend is http://www.cityofpt.us/.