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Jan Smith Obituary

Jan E. Smith entered into rest at the age of 73 on March 17, 2011 at her family home in Birch Bay, WA. She was born in Seattle, WA where she attended and graduated from Queen Anne High School. After high school Jan received her degree in Registered Nursing from the University of Washington. Jan was a long time resident of Birch Bay, and never took well to retirement. She worked at Birch Basket Yarns and Gifts where she was able to share her love of textiles, and also at the Taco Bell in Blaine, WA. She is survived by her husband Tom Smith and her children; James, Robert, Tom Jr., Jim, Lori and Teri, along with six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The Family would like to express their gratitude to the Birch Bay community for the immense amount of support and comfort they provided especially during her last days. It was very much appreciated and will not be forgotten. A celebration of Jan's life will be determined at a later date. Please sign the Book of Memories, light a candle and leave your condolences for the family at www.JernsFuneralChapel.net Jerns Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services Blaine, WA

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Published by Bellingham Herald from Mar. 18 to Mar. 24, 2011.

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Abbie "Unick" Malone

March 26, 2011

Jan, thank you for being a light in some of my darkest days. You always carried so much wisdom and grace and I know you are at Gods side in heaven! All my love...

Carrie Kimber

March 23, 2011

Jan, I will never forget your kindness and Love. I will always be thankful for the years we spent working together. You always encouraged me and believed in me. I will never forget you!

Debby Abbott

March 22, 2011

Jan, mom, thank you so much for giving me the love of my life, your son Rob.
It amazes me still how many lives you have touched with your kindness and smile. We will all do our best to continue on knowing that your bright smile and enthusiasum for life is still there to help us continue down the path of our own lives.
Thank you to all your friends and neighbors for their continued support through out this difficult time, you have blessed us all and made this time a bit more bearable.

Debby Abbott

March 22, 2011

Jan (mom), thank you for giving me the love of my life, your son, Rob.
You have touched so many lives and given so many smiles that your friends and family will hold that in our hearts and use that as a form of comfort and healing.
We will all miss you dearly but also know that you will continue to guide us in our own lives.

jeff & shirley Moses&Harriman

March 22, 2011

Iam going to miss doing our flowers together,i enjoyed you and Tom as neb. so much and emma misses you so much.I feel very happy to of gotten to know you a very wounderful lady.Your in Gods hands know.

Cathi Rogers

March 18, 2011

Jan, I love you so much. I have so many things to thank you for but most important is how much you loved me for who I truly am. You were the kindest most loving and caring person...never a bad thing to say about anyone....I will look up now for that smile I will miss so much, knowing that you are smiling down on me with love.

Cathi Rogers

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