Bjorn William Sangder died on May 7 at his home on Bainbridge Island. He was 100.

He was born on February 21, 1909 in Seattle. His first job was as a paperboy for the Seattle Times. He began working at the Lake Union Dry-docks in the early 1930s and retired as a supervisor in 1974.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting and life on the water; from the time he was a young man, he told everyone that he was going to buy a house on Bainbridge Island for his retirement. In his later years his favorite times were being the “camp cook” with his son and grandsons.

He is survived by his wife, Marvel Loria Sangder; son Larry (Mimi) Sangder; grandsons Todd (Judy), Larry (Terri), and Scott (Jean) Sangder; great-grandchildren Isaac, Adam (Jo Anna), Melissa (Nicholas), Brittana, Travis and Nicolas. He also leaves behind his stepsons Jim, Dennis, Neal and Noble.

He was preceded in death by Elgie, his wife of 54 years; son Robert; brother Otto; and sister Margaret Anderson.

Private services will be held. An online Guest Book is at www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com.