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Jean ZAHN Was born in Spokane, Washington on June 12, 1941 to William & Peggy VanderWal. She attended Lewis & Clark High School & Washington State University. She lived in Spokane until 1999. She was working as a computer programmer for NCR when she met & married Walter Zahn in 1966. In 1969 she quit working to stay home and raise her 3 daughters. Many knew her for her excellent skills in gardening and sewing. The showcases of her work were best known by her rock garden on Country Homes Blvd and all of the Wedding and Bridesmaids' dresses for her 3 daughters' weddings. Jean also spent most of her adult life enrolled in various organized Bible studies and passing the Word on to others. Jean passed away Sunday November 19th, 2006, after a long courageous battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her husband, Walt Zahn, 3 daughters & 6 grandchildren; Michele Layton (Mark & Matthew), Holly Hunt (Heather & Graham) and Laurie Meseroll (Abigail & Levi), all of the Seattle area, and a brother, William VanderWal of Mason Lake, WA. A Memorial Service and Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 732 18th Ave. E; Seattle, WA. at 11:00 a.m. The family suggests donations to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sandy Fletcher
December 6, 2006
Sorry we missed the memorial service. We really loved Jean and enjoyed the time we spent with her. We will really miss her. She was a real trooper fighting her cancer as long as she did. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always. Love, Loretta Gray, Nancy Wilson, Karen Floyd and Sandy Fletcher
Shawn Harris
November 30, 2006
Michele- So sorry I wasn't able to make the service for your mom. I know you will miss her terribly- Jean was such an awesome person & mom! I can only imagine how hard this is for you. I hope you find some comfort in hearing from everyone who has cared for her. Count among your blessings that you and your mom were so close- you have a special bond that nothing can take away. She loved you dearly and was always so proud of you. I am thinking of you and your family. Hope to see you soon. Sincerely,
Jerry and Joan Koenigs
November 29, 2006
Walt,and family,
We are so sorry to see Jean go.. she fought so hard for so long , we all thought if anyone could beat this thing it would be Jean!!! You all are in our thoughts and prayers!
Jean was always one of my favorite people.
Tena Mulvey
November 29, 2006
Walt, Michele, Holly, & Laurie:
I will always remember Jean's huge smile and contagious laugh. I have many great memories of her welcoming me into your home and treating me like "one of her girls". I know how much she will be missed, and you are all on my mind right now. I hope you'll be comforted by your good memories of your mom as well. Take good care...
Chris Martin
November 28, 2006
Laurie,
Your Mom raised a very wonderful daughter. And our daughter was lucky to have you teach her. I bet your Mom was a very special person. Can't believe that we ran into each other tonight. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take good care, Chris, Chris and Dani
Bonnie Simpson
November 28, 2006
Walt, Michelle, Holly, Laurie and family,
Your wife, mother is much beloved. She has been an example to me of a Christian woman who has spread her light and love to all she has met.
Besides that she was fun to be with!
My prayers are with you.
Love,
Bonnie Simpson
Gerald McLaughlin
November 26, 2006
Jean was always there as a friend and advisor. Gerald McLaughlin, LC Class of 1959.
Barbara Chesnutt
November 25, 2006
Dear Michele - Lots of love and hugs and know I'm thinking of you. I am so glad I got to meet your darling mom.
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