Balis Burgess
On May 23, 1998, Balis Burgess passed away in his home in Tacoma, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 24, 1919. He married Jennetta F. Morgan on June 9, 1940, and they lived at Clear Lake, Eatonville, for 52 years before moving to Tacoma, in December of 1990.
Balis served in World War II, in the First Infantry Division, Big Red One, 132nd H.Q., Division 45-Co, I-26th Infantry Division as a Staff Sgt. He fought in many battles including Ardennes, Rhineland, and the Central Europe Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Victory Medal, two Bronze Stars, the French Croix de Guerre, European, African and Middle Eastern Service Medals.
Balis handled Shell Oil Products and was a distributor for them for 33 years. He operated the Pierce county Garage in Tacoma at the county-city building for 14 years before retiring from there.
Balis was a member of the Eatonville School Board for several years during the time his four children attended and graduated from Eatonville High School. He was instrumental in getting the new gymnasium built in 1961 and was very proud to have his name on the cornerstone plaque, especially plaque, especially since he also graduated from there in 1937, as did six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Balis is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jennetta; daughters Sharon (John) Erickson, Susan (Richard) Andrews and Candace (Richard) Dickey; son Balis III "Buzz" (Jackie) Burgess; grandchildren, Tami (Don) Crisman, Kyle (Nicole) Curtiss, Kendra (David) Erickson-Turpin, Kerry Erickson, David (Vanessa) Pine, Becky Pine, Rob Stark, Michael (Kim) Burgess and Bret Burgess; great-grandchildren, Tina (Toby) Cochran, Jesse Curtiss, Daniel and Madison Crisman and Creed Burgess and great-grandchildren Katerina, Savanna and Hunter Cochran.
At Balis's request, there will be no services. A private burial will be held at Mountain View Memorial Park.
The family wished to express their profound gratitude to all the people connected with Franciscan Hospice, especially Balis's home care nurse, Joe Kilgore, for all his visits, his very personal care and kindness. The family also requests that any memorial contributions be made to Franciscan Hospice in Balis's name.
Roylene Joyce Weglin
February 2, 1942 - May 27, 2001
Roylene Weglin of Ashford, Washington, died at Harborview Medical Center as a result of a tragic automobile accident on Hwy 706 in Ashford on May 26.
Roylene was born in Seattle, Washington and is survived by her sons, Michael and David, daughter Shannon and grandchildren, Courtney, Jazmyne, Michael Jr. and Andre.
A Celebration of Life was held on Sunday, June 3 at the Lion's Hall in Ashford, Washington.
The family wishes to thank Fire District 23, Airlift Northwest and Harborview Medical Center. A special account has been established at First Community Bank, P.O. Box 1610, Eatonville, WA 98328 in Roylene's name to help defray funeral expenses.
Lorraine M. Johnson
May 14, 1917 - May 14, 2001
Lorraine passed away Monday, May 14, 2001, at the age of 84. She was born in Tacoma on May 14, 1917. She is survived by her daughters Penney Dolan of Tacoma, Susan Clark of Eatonville, Darlene Hancock of Puyallup; 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
She was baptized as one of Jehovah's witnesses in 1970. Lorraine had a strong belief in the promise of a paradise earth.
Memorial service for family and friends were held at the Kingdom Hall, 6722 So. Yakima, on Saturday, May 19, 2001.
John B. Pearson
December 21, 1928 - May 29, 2001
John B. Pearson, 72, of Eatonville, died Tuesday, May 29, 2001. He was born December 21, 1928 in Red Wing, Minnesota.
John served in the U.S. Air Force and then worked as a carpenter.
He is survived by his wife, Leona, several children, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Graveside services were held Monday, June 4 at 2 p.m. at Rainier Cemetery on Stringtown Road near Eatonville. Fir Lane Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Lenora "Chris" Haynes
Lenora "Chris" Haynes, 84, longtime resident of Eatonville, passed away June 3, 2000, in Puyallup, WA. She was born December 16, 1915 in Roanoke, VA. She married Elwin T. Haynes in Cheyenne, WY April 15, 1944. They moved to Eatonville soon after. She enjoyed flower gardening.
Lenora is survived by her husband of 56 years, Elwin Theron Haynes of Eatonville; daughter Giselle Haynes of Eatonville; son Jan Alan Haynes of Tacoma; brother Sam Seacrest of Roanoke, VA; grandson, Shawn Haynes, of Tacoma.
At her request, no services will be held. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Dryer Mortuary.
Laura Wade McLellan-Chester
Laura Wade McLellan-Chester went with to be with the Lord May 22, 1999. She was born in Lloyd, Montana on September 7, 1906.
Laura lived in Spanaway and worked at the Spanaway Post Office for many years. She passed away in Mesa, Arizona where she had lived since retirement. She is survived by her husband, Hugh Chester; brother, John E. (Irish) Wade; brother-in-law, Chuck Viafore; two daughters, Laurie (Herman) Carver and Wanda (Tom) O'Brien. She had eight grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren.
Laura was active with retirement groups in Mesa, traveling all over the US and the world. She loved being with her family, always ready to go dancing with them. Laura called square dances with "Shorty & His Outlaws" all over Spanaway, Yelm, Roy and Parkland for many years. She had a wonderful 82 years.
Services were held at Mountain View Memorial Park on June 4. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
Emma Lorraine "Lori" Engles-Highland
Emma Lorraine Engles-Highland was born in Tillamook Ore. on May 15, 1934 and attended Albany schools.
Lori was instrumental in implementing sex education in Seattle area schools. She was a charter member of the Supreme emblem Club of the United States, a lifetime member of the transportation Club of Tacoma, a member of BPO Elks Lodge of Auburn and Newport and a member of Aglow International. Lori had an full career, serving as Washington State Supervisor for the Commission for the blind and disabled, retiring on disability. Lori was instrumental in having braille put along all elevators in government buildings and at local bus stops. She worked on and wrote some of the amendments to the Estate Recovery Act, long term care reorganization and reform. Lori was the primary organizer of the Northwest chapter of the national Narcolepsy Association, a tireless champion for the rights of the disabled with sleep disorders. She was active on the national level, providing awareness of sleep disorders. Her efforts were recognized by an invitation to speak before congress. Lori also worked with the State of Washington to modernize prescription practices for the disabled and was on the advisory board of the Americans for Disabilities Act. Lori was a member of the Episcopalian Church, but recently attended the Harvest Bible Church at Ashford.
Lori was preceded in death by husband Bobbie Highland on April 26, 1998. Survivors include son Kenneth Ray Madsen; daughters Leona Ford and Leola Reid; brother Raymond Engles; sisters Dora Gillman and Beatrice Smith; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Alice D. Oldfield
"It isn't raining rain you know, it's raining violets."
Alice left this earth on June 4, 2001, surrounded by her loving family at her home. She was born on February 18, 1915 to Lillian and John Wynkoop in Wapato, Wash.
Alice was a remarkable woman who lived her life with faith, courage, dignity, strength and love. Her greatest passion was her family. She was a marvelous homemaker, avid bridge player, insatiable reader and incomparable cook. Alice was one of the first women to join the Toppenish Chamber of Commerce in the early 40s. She moved from Toppenish in 1946 and pursued a career at US Plywood in Seattle. In 1959, Alice joined her husband Fred on an adventure at Mount Rainier, building and operating Frontier Village. When Alice's life changed due to MS, she and Fred moved to Federal Way where she resided happily for 26 years. Alice showed us all how to live every day and to find some joy in each day no matter what the circumstances.
Alice was preceded in death by her first husband, Pat Oldfield, in 1940, and her sister Emma Day. She then married Fred Oldfield. Together they raised a family to be proud of - one that was the center of her universe: her son Jerry (Marilyn), her daughters Patti (Ed) and Joella (Heinz), and her grandchildren, Dave Oldfield, Su Oldfield, Lisa Whiteside (Gene), Gary Hartman, Andrea Sheahan (Don), Michelle Stroud, Karrie Nevin (Mike), Brett Morrison (Carla) and Suzanne Stettinius. She was also blessed with the next generation - her great-grandchildren Joey Whiteside, Alex Levy, Jennifer and Michael Sheahan, Gabrielle Marciano, Bryce Morrison and Sophie Nevin. She is also survived by her brothers-in-law, Charles Day (Bea) and Dick Oldfield (Jo), sisters-in-law Helen Oldfield and Mary Nyberg and her aunt, Medi Lomax.
Alice's most devoted caregiver was Fred - a more devoted husband you will never find. Also, her caregivers Merle Harrison, Shirley Phillips, Anetta Galgovics, Bea Taylor, Ashley Nicholls and her favorite nurse, Jeanette Treen, were all loyal, caring, giving and loving companions to Alice. Without the care of these special individuals, the family would not have been able to keep Alice at home.
Since Alice always fed the children over the years, we are asking that, in lieu of flowers, any donations be made to the Emergency Food Network, 3318 92nd Street S., Lakewood, WA 98499.
Services were held Friday, June 8, at the Belmor Park Clubhouse.
Irene L. Fish
Irene L. Fish, 93, died June 20, 1998. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Vynor. Irene was born Oct. 7, 1904 in Farlington, Kansas to Willie and Alta Lundrigan. At the age of four she moved with her family to Puyallup where she was raised and educated, graduating form Puyallup High School in 1923. She received her Normal Diploma from CPS in 1925 and taught three years at Puyallup's Riverside Grade School. In the fall of 1928 she began 29 years of devoted teaching at Eatonville Elementary School. She loved her teaching and the hundreds of children that passed through her classes.
Irene married Vynor on June 28, 1933. She loved her family, her Clear Lake home where she lived for 57 years, the mountain, the trees, the flowers and all the natural beauty of Washington. After Irene and Vynor retired they travelled and visited family.
She was a 53-year member of Order of Eastern Star, Mt. Star Chapter 179 and past Worthy Matron. She was a lifelong member of the Mother Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston.
Surviving members are daughter Marjorie (Dr. William P.) Castelli of Marloboro, Mass.; son Harold (Yoshie) of Eatonville; grandsons Larry and Bill Castelli of Maryland; granddaughter Allyson Castelli-Larsen of Mass.; grandson Colin Fish of Tokyo; six great-grandchildren; brother Marion (Betty) Lundrigan of Pasco; sisters Joy (Milton) Cole of Puyallup and Bliss (Gilman) Welcker of Port Angeles. She was also the sister of the late Carol Lundrigan, Merle Lundrigan and Clara Green.
A memorial service will be held the first week in August at a time to be announced. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Vynor and Irene Fish Educational Fund at any branch of Key Bank. Arrangements by Dryer Mortuary.
Ethel Joyce Jordan
Our beloved Ethel Joyce Jordan, who has lived the last 60 years of her life in Eatonville, has passed on at the age of 98, surrounded by loving friends and family. She remains in the hearts of her many friends and for the past year has flourished in loving care and friendship at Eatonville Manor with the support of Dr. Tom Van Eaton. She was an active member of her community for many years, including the United Methodist Church, Children's Orthopedic Guild, Order of Eastern Star and Bridge Club. Her husband Cecil preceded her in death in 1971. Her love and vitality are passed on to the surviving members of her family, which includes her daughter, Marjorie J. Butler and son-in-law Virgil R. Butler of Eatonville; her son Donald W. Jordan of Hartsville, Ohio; her five granddaughters and eleven great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to the Eatonville United Methodist church, Children's Orthopedic Hospital of Seattle or Eatonville Manor. Visitation will be held July 1, at 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Dryer Mortuary Chapel. Memorial Services will be held July 2, at Eatonville United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Interment
at Eatonville Cemetery. Arrangements by Dryer Mortuary.
Mildred F. Hall
Mildred Hall will be dearly missed. Hall, 75, died June 2, as her home near Eatonville, after a long illness. She was born February 6, 1925 in Corydon, Indiana, to Ganelle and William Earl Funk. The family moved west in the early 1930s to the Yakima area, and later settled in Willowcreek, Oregon, to farm. There, she married David E. Hall, and had two daughters. She was a civilian employee at Camp Hanford, Washington from 1948 until it closed in the late 1950s, then at Larsen AFB, Washington, until it closed in 1964. She then moved to California to work at Mather AFB near Sacramento. She retired in 1981, after more than 33 years of Federal Civil Service, due to poor health and the closing of Mather AFB.
Mildred enjoyed fishing and camping, and the beauties of nature. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Orlowski of Eatonville and Marjorie Scammon of Colville, her sister Betty Kriner of Glennallen, AL, two grandsons and four great-granddaughters and many nieces and nephews.
At her request, no formal service will be conducted. Private Inurnment will be at Fir Lane Funeral Home in Spanaway with later Interment
at Valley View Cemetery in Vale, OR.
Leora "Lee" Stewart
Leora "Lee" Stewart, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away unexpectedly June 28, 2000.
She was born in Arlington, WA, July 5, 1931 to Oren and Estella Lower. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, Don. She is survived by four children, Linda Christian (John), Bob Stewart, Don Stewart (Leslie), and Mike Stewart; 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers, James Lower (Shirley) and Vernon Lower (Thelma).
Leora will be best remembered by her loving devotion to family, friends and community. A memorial service was held at the Ashford Lions Hall July 1, 2000. In Lieu of flowers, contributions in her name can be made to Ashford Community Park at First Community Bank in Eatonville.
Roy Dunning
A charming gentleman, Rathee, grandfather and great grandfather passed from this life into God's hands July 6, 2000. Born in Blaine, WA June 15, 1910, he recently celebrated his 90th birthday with relatives, good friends, and neighbors. Roy loved Stadium High School where he graduated in 1929. He attended WSU on a football scholarship and won the NW Heavyweight Champtionship in boxing. He transferred to the college of Puget Sound and met the love of his life, Vendella Eleanor Sterling. They shared 58 years of life before her death in 1994.
Family members left to cherish their memory are children Carol Dee Blakesly (Al),Daniel Gilbert Dunning, David Roy Dunning (Carol Jo), Sarah Boe and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Many thanks to Roy's many friends with a special thank you to Norma Almond for her support beyond the call. Services are ar 12:30 p.m. at Bonney-Watson, Washington Memorial, 16445 Int'l Blvd, Seatac, WA. July 15, 2000. A gathering at the ranch will follow at 3 p.m.
Margaret "Dixie" Husted
"Dixie" Husted passed away in Shelton, WA at the age of 85, Saturday, July 8, 2000 of natural causes. "Dixie" was born in 1914 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by husband William Husted, to whom she married in 1932. She is survived by daughters Patricia Crane, also of Shelton, and Elizabeth Nelson of Witchita, Kansas, as well as son Russell Husted, of Chula Vista, California. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granchild.The memorial service was Wednesday, July 12, at the First Baptist Church of Shelton.
Mark Joseph Kistenmacher
Mark Joseph Kistenmacher, a six-year resident of Packwood, passed away on July 14.
Mark was born on Nov. 20, 1964, in Tacoma, to Glen and Betty (Gulledge) Kistenmacher, and grew up in the South Hill and Puyallup area, before moving to Eatonville, where he attended Eatonville High School.
Mark was in business with his brother as a construction contractor. He loved hunting, fishing and wood crafts.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his sons Kevin and Jacob; brother Dale Kistenmacher of Eatonville; grandparents Tony and Dorothy Kistenmacher of Eatonville, and Bud Gulledge of South Carolina.
Mark will be greatly missed and always in the hearts of his family and friends. His brother sends the special message: I'll love you forever.
A memorial service will be held on July 22, at 1 p.m., at the Living Word Assembly of God in Eatonville. Arrangements are under the care of the Morton Chapel of the Brown Mortuary.
Patsy Jane Shuffelen
Born Patsy Jane Robson on June 5, 1947 in Colorado Springs, Col. Early in life she moved to California where she met and married Thomas Shuffelen. They spent the past 34 years together, happily raising two daughters and two sons of their own. Patsy passed away July 7, 1998 of heart failure at her home. She was 51 years young. Patsy was always a caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was always willing to lend a hand to anyone without questions or judgement. Her big, tender heart, kindness and generosity will be missed greatly.
She was preceded in death by her father, Dick Lokey.
Patsy leaves behind her loving husband, Thomas Shuffelen of Ashford; daughters Wendy Cope of Ashford, Cindy Dunkley of Covington, Wash; sons Thomas Shuffelen of Ashford, Steven Shuffelen of Ashford,; grandchildren (the loves of her life), Beau, Sarah and Tiona Shuffelen, Christopher and Stephaine Amberlee and Brandon, Christina and Candace Cope; mother Mary Lokey of Arroyo Grande, Calif; sisters Barbara Bell of Pismo Beach, Calif, Janice Woodward of Manreno, Calif, Melody Robson of Grover Beach, Calif, Dixie Moler of Arroyo Grande, Calif.; brother Roger Robson of Santa Maria, Calif.; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.
Funeral Services were held July 14 at the living Word Assembly of God Church in Eatonville. Interment
at Eatonville Cemetery. Arrangements by Powers Funeral Home of Puyallup.
Loren Osborn
Loren R. Osborn, "Dick," died July 17, 2000 at the age of 65. He was born Oct. 2, 1934 in Tacoma, WA to Loren and Angie Osborn of Eatonville. He served in the U.S. Army for four years as a mechanic and as a truck driver until his discharge in 1956. He then married Lana L. Sjoblom June 9, 1956. They were married for 44 years. He is survived by his wife and five children: Kenny, Larry Osborn of Hoquiam, Brenda Shult of Elma, Leslie Larson and Jackie Dickhoff of Hoquiam; as well as 10 grandchilren,and four great-grandchildren. Services will be July 29, 2000 from 1-3 p.m. at Hoquiam Moose Loadge located at 1941 Riverside, Hoquiam, or contact Lana Osborn at 2429 Pacific Ave., Hoquiam, Wa, 98550.
Cecelia Lind
Cecelia Lind died in the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999 at home in Eatonville after a long illness from Mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999 at 11 a.m. at the Eatonville United Methodist Church. Any desiring to give a gift should give it in Cecelia's name to the Memorial Fund at Eatonville United Methodist Church.
Foister "Burgy" Amburgy
Foister "Burgy" Amburgy, 68, of Eatonville, passed away at home, Sept. 12, 1999. He had retired as coach and teacher from Hudloff Jr. High and the Pierce County Parks and Recreation department. He was an avid gardener and hunter. His grandchildren and cats were his great loves. Burgy was born in Sassafras, Kentucky in 1931. He graduated from Morton High School and UPS and was a basketball referee for 30 years. He also served in the USAF.
Survivors include wife, Ginger; daughters Heather, Carroll, Christine, Holly and Lisa; sons Kevin and Brian; sister Christine Benson; brothers Guy, Byron and Gene; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks go to Roy and Donna Watters, Darold Talley, Teri and Steve Shelton and Dr. T. Van Eaton. Memorial services will be held Sept. 20, at 1 p.m., at Fir Lane Memorial Chapel. A reception will follow.
Clarence L. Brown
Clarence L. Brown, 84, of Eatonville, died Sept. 15, 1999, at his place of residence.
Mr. Brown wished to not have a memorial viewing or funeral service. Clarence's children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and close friends will attend a private memorial.
Mr. Brown was born Sept. 30 1914, in Lees Summit, MO. He married Fern Stott Sept. 15, 1934, in South Sioux City, NE. She died May 19,1998, in Edgerton, Wisconsin. Clarence lived in Sioux City, Iowa, for a number of years before moving to Washington in 1961. His working trades included being a skilled welder and machinist and also worked as an ironworker, carpenter and millwright. During World War II, he was part of a civilian construction project in the south Pacific. After retirement, he resided in Sumner before moving to Eatonville. He enjoyed being with his friends at, and participating in senior citizen activities offered by the Eatonville Community Center.
Survivors include two sons and three daughters. Robert L. Brown (Barbara) of Eatonville, Dixie L. Seitz (Archie) of Berryville, Arkansas, Minnie V. Leichleiter (Larry) of Mesa, Arizona, David M. Brown (Jean) of Puyallup, and Nancy A. Nelson (Ron) of Eatonville. Four sisters, Bonnie Johnson and Shirley Fairbanks (Mel) both of Sioux City, Iowa, Elda Gunderson of Phoenix, Arizona, and Nina Ingenthron of San Bernadino, California. Eighteen grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
Two sons preceded Clarence in death, William C. Brown of Sumner, and Rodney Roy Brown. Also two grandchildren, Debra Paget (Brown) and Monty L. Hendrickson.
Rib McNeley
Robert "Rib" William McNeley, resident of Puyallup, passed away in Puyallup at 3:25 p.m. on Sept. 18, 1999, at he age of 74 years.
He was born to Dorothy (Mason) and William McNeley in Saint Maries, Idaho on Aug. 4, 1925. He was a United States Army Air Corps Veteran and served our county during World War II. He was superintendent of public schools, and in 1979, he retired from the Eatonville School District. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the American Legion, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge -Aerie #3480 of Orting, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Shirley (Daum) McNeley of Puyallup; three daughters, Kelli McNeley of McMinnville, Ore., Vicki Jo McNeley-Boush (Thomas Boush) of Orting and Macki Swanson (Mark) of Puyallup; two sons, Bill McNeley (Mary) of Alder and Patrick McNeley (Carol) of Auburn; brother Russell McNeley of Mount Clemens, Mich.; seven grandchildren and a host of good friends.
Memorial services were held on Sept. 24, at the Eagles Lodge in Orting. Remembrance donations to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1124 Columbia Street, Seattle WA 98104, are suggested. Arrangements were made through Hills Funeral Home in Puyallup.
Lawrence Wayne Trummert
Lawrence Wayne Trummert, 30, passed away Sunday Oct. 3,1999. Lawrence was a lifetime resident of Ashford, Wa.
He died doing what he most enjoyed, jeeping. Lawrence was a graduate of Eatonville High School in 1988, and worked as a heavy equipment operator.
Survivors: Stepmother Judy Trummert; Brother Jammer Trummert (Carmen) of Ashford; Grandparents JoAnn Barker of Morton; Kenneth and Mae Trummert of Eatonville; Step-brothers Tom Fisher(Marcy) of Richland, Tim Fisher of Seattle; Step-sisters Susan Wolf (Ken) of Eatonville, Sharon Fisher of Renton and Terrie Rose (Bill) of Eatonville; Nephews Mark and Todd; Nieces Kendra and Alissa. Preceded in death by both parents Mike and Tootie Trummert.
The memorial service will be held Friday, October 8 at 1:00p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Eatonville. Memorial contributions can be made to the Cancer Society of your choice.
Novie Kulik
Novie Kulik (Minerva Petersen) passed away Sept. 23, 1999 in Sand Point, Idaho.
She is survived by her daughters, Karen Kulik of San Diego, and Becky Hall of Naples, Idaho; grandson Scott; brother Albert Klebe of Oregon and sister Billie Jean Winegard of Nevada.
Her parents were the late William and Ethel Petersen. Another brother, Calvin W. Petersen preceded her in death, also.
Jacqueline Cole-Farnsworth
Jacqueline Cole-Farnsworth passed away Oct. 12, 1999. Born to Emma and Clarence Maloney near their homestead in Montana, Nov.19, 1919, Jacqueline "Jackie" Cole-Farnsworth was fun-loving and high spirited as the second to last girl of eight siblings. Curiosity and ambition brought her to Tacoma for high school and later college. There she met her first husband, Lee Damon Cole, and gave birth to two girls, Jan Cole of Tacoma and Jeannie Woehl of West Linn, Ore.
Years after Lee passed on, she remarried Larry Farnsworth and celebrated a playful reception that reminded all present that youth is a state of heart and mind. An intrepid trailblazer, Jackie made it safe to love, embrace nature, embark on travel adventures, explore various forms of art, research family genealogy, write autobiographical anecdotes, dance away worries, and follow dreams.
Survived by her sister, Jeanne Skillicorn, of Greenough, Mont, her husband, daughters and grandchildren, Jackie's passing leaves us with the inspiration to live and love as completely as she has in her time with us. Donations may be made in her honor to Franciscan Hospice, PO Box 2197, Tacoma,WA 98401.
