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BORN
1926
DIED
2007
Genevieve Gordon Obituary
Jeanne was born July 28, 1926, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Anthony and Matilda May (Wettstein) Pieper.
In 1948 she married USAF Master Sgt. William L. Gordon Jr. They had two boys and traveled with the military to the Philippines and later to Biloxi, Miss. William died in 1960 after 21 years of service. Later she met Robert Beaushaw and moved to Kent, Wash. They had two more children.
She lived in Kent as a homemaker until multiple illnesses recently forced her to move to Rainier to be with family.
Jeanne loved visiting with her friends and seeing her family and grandchildren very much. She was a generous and very independent person who loved to play bingo and listen to music.
Her New York accent was still very strong after 45 years in the Northwest and often the topic of conversation with strangers.
Jeanne is survived by a son, William L. Gordon III of Kent; a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Bev Gordon of Enumclaw, Wash.; a daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne (Beaushaw) and Thomas Crawford of Rainier; and a son, Dale Beaushaw of St. Helens, Ore; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
A private celebration of her life will be held for friends and family in Kent at a later date.
Arrangements are by Columbia Funeral Service.
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Memories and Condolences
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Cecillee Graves
July 29, 2008
Dearest Grammie's,my friend....It has almost been a year gone by since you left us,oh! how i still miss you and "Thanksgiving was not the same without you." As you know we are expecting another great grand baby(girl)as you also know she will carry your name,she will have some big shoes to fill. I have your's & my picture,taken at Jamie's & Chad's wedding sitting out,I see you every day and always say "Good Morning" & "Goodnight" Always in my heart,save a place at your table for me. Oceans of kisses & mountaains of hugs.Your friend,Ceis Gaves
Jamie Sweetser
June 2, 2008
Gramzies,
It has almost been a year without you. There have been so many times where I have dialed your number just to check in with you. I just wanted to let you know Chad and I are expecting our second child this November. If it is a girl we are going to name her after you.
What I would give to see you and talk to you one more time.
I love you with all my heart!
Jamie
bev gordon
September 16, 2007
gramzies rylee just turned two this august/ kolton will be two in november. They are growing so fast, we took them camping and they both rode their little motorcycles it was fun. wish you were there to see them ride you would have been thrilled.LOVE YOU BEV
Joanne Smith
August 28, 2007
To My Cousin Jeannie who was my inspiration to become a Secretary. In N.Y. when I was about 9 yrs. old, you took me on the bus to your office job and I was enthrolled. Your boss always brought bagels and cream cheese. When you left N.Y. my Mom (Genevieve). your Aunt, and I enjoyed talking on the tele. and writing letters to each other. We always stayed CLOSE even though we were thousands of miles apart. Now Dear Jeannie, you are with soooo many family members; laughing and singing Country music that you so loved. You will always be in my Heart. Love You. Cousin JoAnne XO XO
Chad Sweetser
August 15, 2007
Gramsies, you will always hold a special place in my heart and in everyone's heart that had the privalage of knowing you. Me, Jamie and Rylee will never forget you and will always remember the joy you brought into our hearts. We love you, I love you and that is something that will never deminish. Our lives will be a little less joyfull now that you are gone but I will always remember you as a woman who loved a kiss from her sailor. I will miss you more than anyone can imagine. Love you always!
bev gordon
August 13, 2007
mom, gramies I miss you so much I will always have you in my heart I will make sure that rylee and kolton know all about thier gramsise For the short time they knew you they really loved you kolton,especialy liked your toes and rylee loved to pet your soft arms and face, They will miss out on so much love you have to give to them its kind of sad ok then i must go for know but will keep in touch loveyou bev
Doris Peterson
August 11, 2007
Jeanne, Thank you for being my friend for so many years and sharing so many laughs and just plain having lot of fun together you will be missed. I love you
Amanda Dickman
August 8, 2007
Jeanne-
I am so grateful to have met such a wonderful person. I will always miss the long talks that we had in the office and how you would make me laugh. You where so loving and kind I will never forget your smile.
Love,
Amanda
Karmen Svendgard
August 6, 2007
Jeanne
You were the greatest neighbor and freind. We had so many good times, playing bingo or just laughing and having fun. Your sense of humor was so good. I will miss you greatly and you will always be in my heart.
Love
Karmen
Cecillee Graves
August 6, 2007
My Dearest Friend,how i will miss your smile,humor and the kindness & love you gave to all of us. Thanks for being a loving Mother to my daughter Bev. you & i and our teasing each other is a very fond memory for me. i am so glad we were friends. Go with God and be at peace. See you in Heaven.Love,Ceis Graves
Bev Gordon
August 6, 2007
gramsies, mom, I love you. I will never forget what a wonderful loving, caring,and silly mom and best friend you were. But most of all what a very special gramsies to Jamie and Ryane You were one of the most important, influential, and loving persons that they looked up to and loved so very much I thank you for that I love you for that. I will miss you so much But I know you will be with us in our hearts forever. goodbye love your daughter bev
Ryane Gordon
August 4, 2007
Dear, grams i love more than you will ever know, i always had a great time with you and i want to say thanks for everthing. I have so many great memories of you and all the sweet things you did for me. I will never forget you, I just want to say I LOVE YOU one more time bye grams. Love, Ryane, Robby, Jesse and Kolton
Stefanie Davis
August 4, 2007
You will be very missed! Through good times and bad, you were always there. We love you very much, Stefanie,Brooke Lyn and Aden
Jamie Sweetser
August 4, 2007
Gramzies, I love you and will miss you but I know you will always be watching over us. Thank you for always being there for me and giving me such great and fun memories. You were my best friend. I love you, Jamie.
jeanne crawford
August 3, 2007
Mom, You are and always will be my favorite person. I have alot of great memories and will charish them always. I learned how to be a good mom from you. You were the best. Love you forever, Jeanne
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