February 28, 1954 – December 13, 2018
Jeanene was born in Loma Linda, CA on February 28th 1954, to James and Arlene Koehl. She graduated High School from Loma Linda Academy in 1972, and graduated from Pacific Union College in Northern California in 1975 as a Registered Nurse.
She worked as a Registered Nurse at the St. Helena Hospital in St. Helena, CA, American Red Cross in Tucson, AZ, Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, MI, and most recently worked at Puget Sound Blood Center, (now Bloodworks) in Seattle, WA from 2003 to 2016. Jeanene also worked as School Chaplain at Puget Sound Adventist Academy in Kirkland, WA from 1998 to 2003, she also worked at the Washington Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Jeanene married Ronald Preast on June 22, 1975. Ron and Jeanene worked side by side, in his ministry as a pastor for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Together they served in Tucson, AZ; Phoenix, AZ; North and South Dakota; and Washington State.
They held evangelistic meetings teaching about the love of God travelling to several states as well as overseas mission work including Russia, India, and Africa. They travelled together teaching other pastors in the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan and Canada. They enjoyed travelling together, going to Hawaii, England, France, Europe, Germany, Australia, Belize, Jordan, and most recently Israel.
Together they have two children; Jealynn Alyssa Bahnmiller, married to Kevin Bahnmiller, and Janae LeAnn Preast Hewes, married to Joseph Hewes. Jeanene and Ron have two granddaughters Kaelynn Christine Bahnmiller 11 years old, Addison Leigh Bahnmiller 9 years old.
We will always remember her kind, graceful, giving, and self-less nature. Jeanene had a gentle acceptance that made all feel welcomed and invited. We will remember how she knew no strangers, and had a kind word and listening ear for all. Her unwavering faith in God lead her to live a life of example, witnessing to others, and praising God for every moment.
She is survived by her husband Ron, children, Jealynn and Janae, grandchildren, Kaelynn and Addison, and brother, James Koehl and his wife Vicki Koehl.
For those who wish to honor Jeanene’s memory, in lieu of flowers, please consider making contributions to organizations that were dear to her heart. World Vision www.worldvision.org - she cared greatly for their mission, and sponsored many children throughout her lifetime. And Everett Christian School, where her grandchildren currently attend school - www.everettchristian.org - donations can be sent via mail at 2221 Cedar Street, Everett, WA 98201.
