Photo courtesy of CLOSED-WHITESIDE FAMILY MORTUARY
Elma, Washington
May 28, 1923 – Jan 28, 2009 (Age 85)
Gwen G. McMillan, a 41-year-resident of Elma, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009 in Elma. She was 85. Gwen was born May 28, 1923 in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada to Julius Frederick and Julia Hough Jacobsen. Gwen attended school in Brookfield, Alberta, Canada. She married Forest McMillan on November 6, 1938. Gwen was a 61-year-member and past Madam President of the Elma Eagles. She enjoyed flower gardening and sewing and enjoyed listening to the Old Time Fiddlers. She also enjoyed playing cards with family members and really enjoyed dancing and watching the group "Riverdance" from Ireland. Her family remembers her great "Home made bread" and her Christmas specialty cookies, Jelly filled Thumbprints and Nanaimo Bars! Gwen is survived by her sons, Sheldon F. (Donna) McMillan of Seabeck and Alfred McMillan of Burien. Her daughter, Diane H. (Gene) Austin of Elma, sisters, Marion Hampson of Parksville, Vancouver, BC and Olive Raison of Delta BC and brothers, Donald Jacobsen of Prince George, BC and Ronald Jacobsen of Kelowna, BC. Gwen is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 16 great great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Forest, her parents, two sisters, Jean & Marjorie and her brother Stanley. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Elma Eagles, Union Gospel Mission of Aberdeen or a charity of your choice in her name. Visitation will be 2-4PM Monday, February 2, 2009 at Whiteside Family Mortuary, Elma. Funeral Services will be held 11AM Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at Whiteside Family Mortuary, Elma. Committal will be at Masonic Cemetery, Elma.
May all the memories you cherish of Gwen, help you find peace. Gwen was a wonderful Lady. Thinking of you, Emery Brumfield and daughter Nancy
nancy anderson
April 06, 2009 | Montesano, WA
I just received The Vidette today and read about your mother. I have some fond memories of her when I used to come and visit at the farm She was such a good cook, I ate there whenever I could. I just lost my brother Ron, in October of 2008, so I know what you are going through and you are all in my prayers. Sharon
Sharon Dotson Gibbs
April 06, 2009 | Granbury, TX
Gwen was a class act, she was always very pleasant, and a soft spoken lady. I will always have fond memories of her. I am glad I visited her over the last year. She will be missed.
Janet Underwood
April 06, 2009 | Elma, WA
