Jeanette "Jan" Hood

FUNERAL HOME

Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Service

1301 Broadway

Bellingham, Washington

Jeanette Hood Obituary

Jeanette "Jan" Hood Jan Hood passed away quietly in her sleep on Friday, May 20, 2011. Jan was born in Seattle on August 14, 1950. She lived all her adult life in the Blaine-Ferndale area. Jan is survived by her loving children, John H. Hood IV, Elizabeth Rose Hood, Robert Guay and the light of her life, granddaughter, 22 month old Maicee. Her other surviving family include sister Judy Burrows, Aunt and Uncle, Kay and Marlin Nelson and a loving extended family. Jan lived life with many medical problems, unable to leave her home in her last years, but she had many friends who supported and loved her. She loved animals, Harleys, candles, and baseball. Jan had a strong faith in God that gave her great inner strength. A celebration of Jan's life will be held at Westford's Broadway Hall, 1300 Broadway, on Sunday, June 12th at 3 PM. You may view photos of Jan and share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.comWestford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Broadway at Eldridge

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Published by Bellingham Herald from May 24 to May 29, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeanette Hood

12 Entries

June 6, 2011

Elizabeth and John, although I never knew your mother, you are both great kids and there are many of us who care very much about you and always will, you are never alone. My thoughts and my heart are with you always.

Sue Heiges

Christine Simpson

June 2, 2011

I love you and miss you Jan! You will always be in my heart as well as my families heart! Even in death you are a blessing!

Love you always!
Christine Simpson

Liana gaines

May 24, 2011

I miss you jan! You will never be forgotten. In the four years i've known you, you could always made us laugh when you picked on robert haha... Love you jan!

Tracie Swope-Aanestad

May 24, 2011

To my friend Jan, you will be missed so much that words can not begin to express! John and Elizabeth hold tight to your memories as they will bring you peace and smiles. John you know you are like my own and if there is anything I can do for you all you need to do is call.
all my love Tracie

Sunny Smith

May 24, 2011

John and Elizabeth I'm so sorry to hear about you mom's passing. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there

Amy Stroud

May 24, 2011

My heart is broken to hear that Jan has passed away. She has been such a big part of my family for so many years. I am thrilled to know that she and Kari Lynn are finally reunited. I will miss her laugh and caring ways. John if you need anything, I'm here. Hang in there.

Megan opening her presents from Jan; Jan was so happy as she watched how happy she made Megan.

Kimberly Simpson

May 24, 2011

My partner, Christine, with Megan, at Jan's house

Kimberly Simpson

May 24, 2011

Our oldest daughter, Liana, at Jan's house

Kimberly Simpson

May 24, 2011

Myself and Megan at Jan's house

Kimberly Simpson

May 24, 2011

Kimberly Simpson

May 24, 2011

Robert, John, and Elizabeth,

I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing – my family, and I will forever miss her.

I was given the honor of being her caregiver for almost three years, and those three years caused her and I to share many family stories. We shared many happy and sad thoughts, alike. I came to know each one of you, as her joyful thoughts of love and compassion for each one of you gleamed in her eyes, as she spoke with an extraordinary amount of motherly pride.

Robert, her first-born, though circumstances and distance separated the two of you, she always held you close to her heart; the love she had inside her when she spoke of you was like none other.

Elizabeth, her only daughter; never a mother spoke more highly of her daughter, than Jan did of you. She was so proud of your accomplishments when you made it through school and earned your RN. The day you told her, she was going to be a grandmother, she could not wait to share the news she had so longed to hear. Jan was so proud of Maicee – every time there was a new picture, she shared each one, – and her granddaughter meant the world to her. I often wondered where she got the nickname for you – Sunshine. That answered became clear each time she spoke to you, and I was there. It seemed like no matter how much pain she was in physically, talking to you made it all go away. Even though her days often were dreary, you brought together the reality of family and love – you were truly her Sunshine.

John, as your mom would call you, Sonny; your mother always looked forward to your visits. She always looked forward to your hugs – she said they always made her feel warm inside. She would say that you, John, can do just about anything you want. She believed in you. Your place in her heart was special – all of her children had their own special place, but you shared with her your love for bikes, and she was so proud of that. She loved each one of you so very much.

Jan never knew a friend, so it seemed – everyone was in some way related to her. Edward was her brother, one she loved dearly. Each person that came into her life she accepted as her own: brother, sister, niece, nephew, grandchild; it was difficult figuring out who was who at times. But, it didn’t matter – Jan truly was the only person I have ever known with a heart big enough to share with as many people who would accept and share her love.

I am honored and proud, yet sad – Jan came into my life, accepted me as one of her own, and now she has left an empty space that none other shall fill.

I love you, Jan – miss you very much. See you one day, on the other side.

Sincerely,

Kimberly Simpson