Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Jackie lived her adult life in Portland, Oregon. She thoroughly enjoyed her career as a registered nurse, working at several Portland hospitals. She was full of stories of her patients, and the joy she got from helping them.
Jackie loved her husband, Ward, and the life they built together. Also important to Jackie were her long time friends, her TOPS buddies, and her retired nurses lunch group. All brought good memories and smiles to her. She was thrilled, and a bit surprised, to celebrate her 95th birthday.
A kind, caring woman, Jackie paid attention to everyone around her. She offered words of encouragement; she offered a warm smile; she remembered to ask about important events. We will grin to remember her smile, her laugh, her desire to eat dessert first, her love of diet Coke, M&Ms (especially the caramel ones), black pepper, and sparkling eyes when a cat or dog was on her lap.
Jackie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.