Jan Margaret Files

Jan Margaret FILES Jan Files died unexpectedly on Friday, August 26 at the age of 54 years from a brain aneurysm. She was born in Seattle on Janu ary 23, 1957 to Dr. Menford and Maxine Cole. After her father's death, she was raised by her mother and stepfather, Peter Du buque. She graduated from In gram High School and earned an art degree at Shoreline Commu nity College. She married Charley Files in Seattle in 1984. He preceded her in death on May 20, 2011. She is sur vived by one son, Patrick Files, of Shoreline. Jan is also survived by two broth ers, Dean Cole of Kenmore WA and Mark Cole of Medford OR. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, and one half brother, Herbie Bacon. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Jan loved to travel and had visit ed Europe, Asia, and Central America. She went to Moldolva with the NW Medical Team to help burn victims. She loved spending time in Hawaii and do nated much of her time to chari ty. Jan had been a pre school teacher, a sponsor, and a loving mother. Jan had a kind heart and was always trying to help others. Jan's wake will be on October 8 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Greenwood Masonic Lodge, 7910 Greenwood Avenue North, Seat tle. Friends and relatives are wel come.