October 18, 1944 - May 25, 2020
Due to the Covid pandemic, a private, graveside service will be held on June 6, 2020 Miller- Woodlawn Funeral Home in Bremerton, WA. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Forks, WA.
Gwen was the oldest daughter of Nellie Holtry and Alfred Bertles of Bremerton. She is survived by her sister, Phyllis Hagel; her husband of 54 years, Dan Kousbaugh; her 2 children, Laura Peterson & Bill Kousbaugh; 5 granddaughters - Emi, Bettiann, & Hannah Peterson and Colby & Janelle Kousbaugh.
In Forks, WA, Gwen led a life of volunteer service and was active with Children’s Hospital Orthopedic Guild, Forks Hospice, Forks Bible Church secretary/treasurer/nursery worker, Awana Leader, Forks Christian School and 4-H leader just to name a few.
Before marriage, Gwen attended Olympic College for some pre-nursing courses that she then switched into a para-educator certification and worked at Forks Elementary School after her children had graduated.
Gwen loved quilting, reading and antiquing. She considered herself grandma to any babies that she was around.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be given in her honor to Assured Hospice 1102 East 1st St, Port Angeles, WA 98362 or 5th Avenue Theater https://www.5thavenue.org/support/donate
