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Jeanne Marks Obituary
1933 ~ 2012
Jeanne Marks, 78, passed away at her daughter's home in Boise, ID, on June 11, 2012, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born December 21, 1933 to Lucille and Wallace Butts in Belle Fourche, SD, she graduated from Olympia High School in 1951 as valedictorian. She obtained a degree in pharmacy from the University of Washington in 1955, receiving Phi Beta Kappa honors. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority where she made many lifelong friends, with whom she had treasured reunions including trips to Italy.
Jeanne married Stanley G. Marks in 1957 and had one daughter, Melinda. After living in Boise and Los Angeles, they settled in Bellevue, WA. They enjoyed skiing, fishing and boating as members of Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club. In 1974 they built their treasured summer home at Davis Head on Lopez Island enjoying salmon fishing, crabbing, clamming, beach picnics and Fourth of July fireworks.
Jeanne was a dedicated pharmacist for Group Health for 27 years and retired to Lopez Island in 1995. She was actively involved in the island community, volunteering on the Board for Lopez Hospice and Davis Head. She was kind and compassionate, and loved nature, gardening, opera and cooking. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a quiet charm, which drew to her people of all ages and backgrounds. Jeanne spent much of the last year in Boise with her family, displaying grace, patience and her sweet disposition despite her illness. Her faith in the Lord comforted her throughout her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, former husband, and sister Cherie Howry. She is survived by her daughter Melinda Marks (Brett Troyer), grandchildren Camille and Stockton Troyer, niece Jenny Gooding and her children Tessa and Jake, and many other nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. A memorial service is planned this summer on Lopez Island. The family suggests memorial contributions to Lopez Animal Protection Society or Lopez Island Hospice.
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Mary Jo
July 12, 2012
Mindy,
I would like info on the service. I have to work that day and being summer probably won't be able to attend. I was really hoping to be there. Would like to talk with you sometime when things settle down. Your mom was an amazing lady.
Mary Jo Carpenter
June 24, 2012
Mindy and family, so sad to hear about Jeanne's passing. She was the best mentor I have ever had in both work and day to day advice. I met her in the 70s as we were both Group Health pharmacists. She helped me in many ways both professionally and personally. I was privilged to spend several weekends with her at Lopez. What a great lady, so compassionate, funny and with a great love for life. I will miss her laugh and sweet smile.
Mary Fors
June 21, 2012
Dear Mindy and family, Such a beautiful person has passed. Please know that so many of us loved her laugh, her compassion and her dry and witty humor. I remember her love of opera and her fabulous cooking. I still make her chili recipe to rave reviews. She will be missed.
Jeff and Carole Janousek
June 21, 2012
Carole and I will always cherish our memories of our wonderful friend and collegue. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Diane Sheirbon
June 21, 2012
I am most grateful for the opportunity to have been able to help care for Jeanne the last 8 mos. of her life. She was a truly wonderful lady with the most sweet spirit. What a blessing she was to me in the very short time I knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with you Mindy and your family. May the Lord bless you and bring you peace.
Colleen Vanderhoff
June 20, 2012
Jeanne was one of the nicest persons one could have ever come to know. What a pleasure to have spent 14 years working with the best. Her GH family is going to miss her. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mindy and family.
June 18, 2012
What a wonderful woman and legacy. She will be missed and fondly remembered. So sorry for your loss. May you find peace. My prayers will be with you and your family.
Toni Salladay
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