Former Bainbridge Island resident Hart Somerville Schiess passed away on October 12th, 2004. He was 34. He is survived by his father, Roger L. Schiess; his mother, Deborah S. Boulton; his sister, Jenny Schiess-Boulton; and his sister, Heidi Hill. Hart was born January 9th, 1970 in Seattle and grew up on Bainbridge Island, attending the island schools. He graduated from Highline High School in Burien where he was in the play “Bye bye Birdie”. He was an honors graduate of Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, majoring in guitar, percussion and vocals. He was a beautiful guitar player and singer, and enjoyed acting. He was currently attending Seattle Central Community College. Hart played electric guitar for the band Vertical After. A memorial will be held on Saturday, October 23rd, 2004 at 11 a.m. at North Seattle Alliance Church, 2150 North 122nd Street, Seattle. (Legacy.com obituary published by The Seattle Times from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2004.)

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