Jean was a woman who loved her family and had many friends throughout her lifetime in Olympia. She was preceded in death by her sisters Pauline Bennett and Harriett Hamilton, brothers Paul and Harry Thurston, and her mother, Pauline Thurston Ducharme.
Jean attended Olympia High School and spent the majority of her career with Transamerican Title Company, retiring in the 1990’s.
In 1954, Jean married Don Bjorklund. Together, Don and Jean enjoyed traveling, especially visits to Las Vegas, Tahoe and Reno, and generously sharing their vacation experiences with nieces and nephews over the years.
She was an active and long-time member of the Olympia Eagles after joining at the age of 22.
She served as local President in 1963-64 and 2008-09, as well as local Treasurer for 20+ years. And, she was an advisor and Board Member for the Eagles campsite in CleElum from 1971-1999 and served as State Treasurer from 1981-1991. Jean was proud of the many local, State and regional honors she received.
She is survived by her husband Don, and a very large and loving extended family.
Remembrances can be made to the Olympia Eagles in Jean’s name. Condolences can be sent to Mills and Mills in Tumwater.
The family would like to extend their gratitude and thanks to the staff at St. Peter’s Hospital and Mother Joseph’s for their attentiveness and loving care over the last few months.
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