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1935
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2012
JEAN EASTWOOD Obituary
She was born in Pasadena, CA on April 14, 1935 and moved to Bellingham in 1946 with her parents and brother.
She loved helping others, especially family and children. After raising her family, she ran a daycare for a number of years where she provided motherly love and guidance to many children that went on to successful careers and remained in contact with her into their adult lives.
She was blessed with five children and their spouses; Jim (Mary) Eastwood, David (Miriam) Eastwood, Bob Eastwood, Steve (Sandy) Eastwood and Maryanne (Steve) Van Allen.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Jean Bamford.
She is survived by her five children, 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, her brother Bob Bamford and close friend Norm Strand.
A gathering to celebrate Jean's life will be held at Fairhaven Park pavilion on Sunday, July 22nd at 4:00pm.
To help children in need memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Community Services, 160 Cascade Place Suite 201, Burlington, WA 98233 or Seattle Children's Hospital 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 giveto.seattlechildrens.org .
You may share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com.
Westford Family Funeral
Home & Cremation
Broadway at Eldridge
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Memories and Condolences
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Donald Cords
July 16, 2012
Auntie Jean will be missed. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. For time and spacecan never divide or keep your Mom from your side. So sorry for your loss Donny Cords an wife Lori.
Lori M evans
July 16, 2012
Maryanne,David,Bob,Steve,and Jim... I loved Jean she was like a to mother me and my brothers Don and Ken. Words can't describe the pain you must feel at time like this. As for me I'll always have her in my heart, and I will miss Aunt Jean as much as you do. Love you all,cousin Lori. P.S you were blessed with such wonderful mom.
Jennifer Cool
July 10, 2012
At our house we referred to Jean as “Mama Jean”. Jean was our daughters' second mother from when Lily was 1 year until Autumn was 12. Jean gave in perfect proportions love, discipline, exploration, experiences, hugs, love, encouragement, and comfort. And she was a “mom-mentor” to me as I had no family nearby to help me figure out how to raise a child. Jean & I & Lily & Autumn went on picnics together when Jean & I were not working. When I made a turkey soup in a pot that I apparently had not fully rinsed the dish soap from, I called on Jean.”Can I feed it to my family or must I throw it out?” She let me keep it!
When our kids were reaching the age of not needing daycare, Jim asked Jean for a seedling from one of her gorgeous rhododendrons. Of course Jean graciously gave it. For the past 15 years this beautiful shrub has been bringing the Cools beauty & fond memories of a woman who was a central person in our family. We call it the “Mam Jean Rhodie”. I am sorry we cannot be at Jean's Memorial service. Please know that she was loved & cherished by the Cools, and will stay in our memories. We love Jean.
Jennifer, Jim, Lily, & Autumn
Autumn Cool
July 8, 2012
Jean was a wonderful woman and a fun, loving caretaker. I will always remember her with love. I hope her family finds comfort in the knowledge that she had such a strong positive influence over so many people.
July 5, 2012
Words cannot express my sorrow, and my heart goes out to you all. Jean's spirit made every one of my days better. I will continue to miss her but will find joy in all the memories we created together over the years.
Much Love,
Jane Agard
July 3, 2012
To The Eastwood Family,
Were sorry for your loss, she was a great lady and great neighbor
The
Bistlines
"over the fence"
July 3, 2012
To the Eastwood Family,
Sorry for the loss of Jean.
The Johnson Family
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