Nina Belle Ingham

Nina Belle (Barton) Ingham, age 79, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026. She was born April 2, 1947, in Bremerton, Washington, to Elmer and Nina Barton. Nina was a lifelong member of the Kitsap community.

Nina married Charles (Chuck) Ingham on July 12, 1969. When they married, each brought a daughter into their family—Nina’s daughter, Nicole, and Chuck’s daughter, Desiree. Together, they later welcomed their son, Chuck Jr. Family was always at the heart of Nina’s life, and she treasured her children, grandchildren, siblings, extended family, and friends.

In 1980, Nina began her 28-year career as a sheet-metal worker at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Her skill and dedication to the trades earned her the honor of Washington Tradeswoman of the Year in 1999. She was also a 10-year member of Beta Sigma Phi, Xi Gamma Xi chapter.

Nina loved to travel and see the world, especially with family and friends. Her most recent adventures included visiting family in New Mexico and a memorable European trip and cruise with her daughter Nicole. At home, she enjoyed scrapbooking and stamping handmade greeting cards.

Nina had a generous heart and supported causes that mattered to her, including South Kitsap Helpline, Kitsap Humane Society, Alive Shelter in Bremerton, and Toys for Tots. She will be remembered for her love of family, adventurous spirit, creativity, generosity, and the many lives she touched.

In honor of Nina, donations may be made to the Central Kitsap Medic One Foundation. Central Kitsap Medic One Foundation

She is survived by her husband, Chuck; daughter Nicole (Mark) Adams and granddaughter Erica; stepdaughter Desiree (David) Wright; son Chuck (Kim) Ingham and grandsons Beck and Deegan; siblings Elmer Barton Jr., Raymon (Bill) (Kathy) Barton, Robert (Becky) Minor, and Gloriajean (Mike) Church; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Nina and Robert Minor, father, Elmer Barton Sr.; sister Laura Noble; and sister-in-law June Barton.

A celebration of Nina’s life will be held at the United Methodist Church on Marine Drive in Bremerton, date & time will be announced as soon as we receive confirmation. Family and friends are warmly invited to gather and celebrate her life.

Family & friends are warmly invited to gather and celebrate her life on October 28th at 2:00p.m. at Bremerton Methodist Church, 1150 Marine Drive, Bremerton, WA 98312. We are encouraging wearing bright bold colors or her favorite color purple, she will love this!