Magnus “Monk” Ness died Sept. 28 at Bremerton Health and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. He was 84.

He was born Nov. 11, 1920 in Nordmere, Norway, to Chris Ness and Stina Sjoflot Olsdatter.

The family later moved to Bainbridge Island where Monk grew up.

He then moved to Bremerton, where he lived for the past 40 years.

He was a World War II Navy veteran, and worked for 25 years as a planner and estimator for the shipyards.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting throughout his life.

He was preceded in death by his wife Alpha B. Ness in 1998. He is survived by several nieces, nephews and friends.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at Port Blakely Cemetery. Arrangements are by Kass & Cook Family Funeral Home on Bainbridge Island.