Jeannie was proud of her heritage, but quite reticent in talking about the historical connection of her ancestery. She was named after her Grandmother Jeannie Gourlay who had a lead part in the play, " Our American Cousin " which was presented on stage at Ford's Theatre in Washington, DC. on April 14, 1865. ( The night President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated).
During WWll, Jeannie, performed service on the homefront working for Western Electric in Kearney, NJ, as a File Clerk.
Obit published in The Herald (Everett) on July 20, 2011
Jeannie Struthers Beckwith
With her daughter at her side, Jeannie died peacefully on July 12, 2011 at Swedish Edmonds Hospital at the age of 87. Jeannie was born Jan. 8, 1924 in Honesdale, PA.
She was preceded in death by her husband Howie, married 58 years; and son, Richard.
Jeannie grew up in Pennsylvania, lived for many years in New Jersey and in the early 70's headed west, living for over 40 years in Lynnwood, WA.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara of Allentown, PA.; sons, Jack (Kim) of Cypress, CA. and Steve (Lorene) of Edmonds, WA; daughter-in-law, Carol of Bothell, WA; 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; sister, Ann (Erwin) of OR; sister, Betty of PA; brothers, Bob of FL. and Monk of MT; and numerous nieces and nephews all over the country.
Besides being a wife and mother, she worked for many years in New Jersey and Washington. She and Howie enjoyed traveling all over the U.S., but her favorite spot was Squire Creek Campground in Darrington, WA. She loved just "going for a ride in the mountains" or playing cards with friends. In her early 80's she conquered the computer and enjoyed keeping in contact with dear friends and her grandchildren. And as one grandchild put it, "How many grandmas do you know that are on Facebook?" Family was her greatest joy in life and she had such fun at every holiday get-together, birthday celebration, and backyard BBQ. She even gave in to celebrating one's birthday on a day other than the actual "birth date"!
No services will be held at her request. Jeannie donated her remains to the Willed Body Program at the University of Washington.
Mom, Gramma, NaNa, Jeannie, we will all miss you very much.
During WWll, Jeannie, performed service on the homefront working for Western Electric in Kearney, NJ, as a File Clerk.
Obit published in The Herald (Everett) on July 20, 2011
Jeannie Struthers Beckwith
With her daughter at her side, Jeannie died peacefully on July 12, 2011 at Swedish Edmonds Hospital at the age of 87. Jeannie was born Jan. 8, 1924 in Honesdale, PA.
She was preceded in death by her husband Howie, married 58 years; and son, Richard.
Jeannie grew up in Pennsylvania, lived for many years in New Jersey and in the early 70's headed west, living for over 40 years in Lynnwood, WA.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara of Allentown, PA.; sons, Jack (Kim) of Cypress, CA. and Steve (Lorene) of Edmonds, WA; daughter-in-law, Carol of Bothell, WA; 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; sister, Ann (Erwin) of OR; sister, Betty of PA; brothers, Bob of FL. and Monk of MT; and numerous nieces and nephews all over the country.
Besides being a wife and mother, she worked for many years in New Jersey and Washington. She and Howie enjoyed traveling all over the U.S., but her favorite spot was Squire Creek Campground in Darrington, WA. She loved just "going for a ride in the mountains" or playing cards with friends. In her early 80's she conquered the computer and enjoyed keeping in contact with dear friends and her grandchildren. And as one grandchild put it, "How many grandmas do you know that are on Facebook?" Family was her greatest joy in life and she had such fun at every holiday get-together, birthday celebration, and backyard BBQ. She even gave in to celebrating one's birthday on a day other than the actual "birth date"!
No services will be held at her request. Jeannie donated her remains to the Willed Body Program at the University of Washington.
Mom, Gramma, NaNa, Jeannie, we will all miss you very much.
Jeannie was proud of her heritage, but quite reticent in talking about the historical connection of her ancestery. She was named after her Grandmother Jeannie Gourlay who had a lead part in the play, " Our American Cousin " which was presented on stage at Ford's Theatre in Washington, DC. on April 14, 1865. ( The night President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated).
During WWll, Jeannie, performed service on the homefront working for Western Electric in Kearney, NJ, as a File Clerk.
Obit published in The Herald (Everett) on July 20, 2011
Jeannie Struthers Beckwith
With her daughter at her side, Jeannie died peacefully on July 12, 2011 at Swedish Edmonds Hospital at the age of 87. Jeannie was born Jan. 8, 1924 in Honesdale, PA.
She was preceded in death by her husband Howie, married 58 years; and son, Richard.
Jeannie grew up in Pennsylvania, lived for many years in New Jersey and in the early 70's headed west, living for over 40 years in Lynnwood, WA.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara of Allentown, PA.; sons, Jack (Kim) of Cypress, CA. and Steve (Lorene) of Edmonds, WA; daughter-in-law, Carol of Bothell, WA; 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; sister, Ann (Erwin) of OR; sister, Betty of PA; brothers, Bob of FL. and Monk of MT; and numerous nieces and nephews all over the country.
Besides being a wife and mother, she worked for many years in New Jersey and Washington. She and Howie enjoyed traveling all over the U.S., but her favorite spot was Squire Creek Campground in Darrington, WA. She loved just "going for a ride in the mountains" or playing cards with friends. In her early 80's she conquered the computer and enjoyed keeping in contact with dear friends and her grandchildren. And as one grandchild put it, "How many grandmas do you know that are on Facebook?" Family was her greatest joy in life and she had such fun at every holiday get-together, birthday celebration, and backyard BBQ. She even gave in to celebrating one's birthday on a day other than the actual "birth date"!
No services will be held at her request. Jeannie donated her remains to the Willed Body Program at the University of Washington.
Mom, Gramma, NaNa, Jeannie, we will all miss you very much.
During WWll, Jeannie, performed service on the homefront working for Western Electric in Kearney, NJ, as a File Clerk.
Obit published in The Herald (Everett) on July 20, 2011
Jeannie Struthers Beckwith
With her daughter at her side, Jeannie died peacefully on July 12, 2011 at Swedish Edmonds Hospital at the age of 87. Jeannie was born Jan. 8, 1924 in Honesdale, PA.
She was preceded in death by her husband Howie, married 58 years; and son, Richard.
Jeannie grew up in Pennsylvania, lived for many years in New Jersey and in the early 70's headed west, living for over 40 years in Lynnwood, WA.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara of Allentown, PA.; sons, Jack (Kim) of Cypress, CA. and Steve (Lorene) of Edmonds, WA; daughter-in-law, Carol of Bothell, WA; 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; sister, Ann (Erwin) of OR; sister, Betty of PA; brothers, Bob of FL. and Monk of MT; and numerous nieces and nephews all over the country.
Besides being a wife and mother, she worked for many years in New Jersey and Washington. She and Howie enjoyed traveling all over the U.S., but her favorite spot was Squire Creek Campground in Darrington, WA. She loved just "going for a ride in the mountains" or playing cards with friends. In her early 80's she conquered the computer and enjoyed keeping in contact with dear friends and her grandchildren. And as one grandchild put it, "How many grandmas do you know that are on Facebook?" Family was her greatest joy in life and she had such fun at every holiday get-together, birthday celebration, and backyard BBQ. She even gave in to celebrating one's birthday on a day other than the actual "birth date"!
No services will be held at her request. Jeannie donated her remains to the Willed Body Program at the University of Washington.
Mom, Gramma, NaNa, Jeannie, we will all miss you very much.
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