Jane Graff Obituary
Jane Lanette Graff&bb&Jane Lanette Graff was born Jane Lanette Pumputis on November 28, 1958 and welcomed home by her Lord Jesus Christ on August 15, 2002.&pe&Jane was born to Leo and Margaret Pumputis in Portland, OR. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1977. While attending George Fox University, Jane met the love of her life and married Marc Graff in August of 1980. Jane worked in her uncle's business until the birth of their first daughter, when she then committed to the joy of being a stay-home mom and raise their four precious children. Jane was married to her husband and best friend for 22 years and dearly loved her daughters, Alyssa and Andrea along with sons, Bryan and Scott. Jane, Marc and their children moved from Portland to Spokane, WA, to Mill Creek, WA, to Danville, CA, and then returned to beautiful Mill Creek in 1997 where they committed to remain until their children were raised. Jane was an inspiration to those who met her, particularly the past 2.5 years as she endured numerous chemotherapies, radiation and surgeries in her challenges with cancer. The faith and trust demonstrated in her Lord and His divine will and purpose in her life was a testimony to many as she was able to turn many casual relationships into lasting friendships significantly impacting the lives of those around her. Jane was always thankful, never to complain about the adversities she faced in her life and evidenced God's sustaining love to her family and friends. Jane, a member of Canyon Hills Community Church, was always actively involved in her children's youth, school and sporting activities. She will be greatly missed as a loving and caring mother and friend, a woman who loved God and a wife devoted unconditionally to her husband.&pe& Jane is survived by her husband, Marc; four children, Alyssa, Bryan, Andrea, and Scott, all of Mill Creek; mother, Margaret Middlekauff of McMinnville, OR; sisters, Brenda VanRheen of West Linn, OR, and Margaret Fitzgerald of Aloha, OR; brother Doug Pumputis of Redmond, WA; mother-in-law, Patricia Graff in Spokane, WA; as well as beloved brothers and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends.&pe&A memorial service celebrating Jane's life was held on Saturday, August 17th at Canyon Hills Community Church in Bothell.&pe&In lieu of flowers, any remembrances may be made to Life Choices Pregnancy Clinic, North King County in Kenmore.&pe&Our thanks to all who loved Jane and cared so much for our family these past years and most of all glory and praise to our Lord Jesus Christ who is our source of strength and purpose in life.
Published by The Herald (Everett) on Aug. 22, 2002.