James Frederick Henshaw

Lifelong Bainbridge Island resident Capt. James Frederick Henshaw, 85, died July 18 surrounded by his family.

He was born July 4, 1921, in Winslow, the youngest son of Capt. Ward and Margie Henshaw. He attended Bainbridge High School, where he lettered in football, basketball and track.

He worked in the Winslow Shipyard after graduation, but his dream was to become a sailor.

He met his future wife, Rosalie “Mickey” Morgan, in 1942, when she was visiting friends on the island. They were married in 1944. Five days later, he joined the U.S. Navy. He was assigned to Seattle, where he worked as a tugboat captain.

Henshaw continued his tuboat career, moving to Foss Tug and Barge after the war. He continued as captain at Foss until 1959 when he joined his brother, Capt Bill Henshaw, as a Puget Sound pilot. He retired in 1986.

He was an avid sports fan, enjoying high school football and basketball as well the Huskies, Seahawks and Mariners. He and his wife enjoyed golf and were early members of Wing Point Golf and Country Club.

They both loved to travel and in retirement visited Europe, Australia and South America.

He was a dedicated walker and was often seen making his rounds through Winslow with his golf-putter cane and a ready smile.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Bill and Jack and sister Margaret Ann Potter.

He is survived by Rosalie, his wife of 62 years; sons Dan (Carolyn) of Brisbane, Australia, Ron (Kristine) and Bill of Seattle and Brian (Lindy) of Poulsbo; daughter Patti of Long Beach, Calif.; grandchildren Valerie, Heidi, Nicole, Michelle, Bree, James and Robby; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. July 25 at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church in Winslow. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, the Bainbridge Island Historical Society or the Poulsbo Fire Department Medic Unit.

Arrangements are by Kass and Cook Family Funeral Home.