Jeanette Durst

Marie Jeanette Warriner Durst, 64, of Ashton, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, at the Ashton Living Center.

She was the firstborn to Lester Warriner and Marie Kilian Warriner on July 7, 1949, in Sunnyside, Wash. Jean- ette was the oldest of four children; two brothers and one sister.

On May 1, 1971, she married Richard Ray Durst of Ashton. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Ashton. On May 10, 1976, they welcomed their firstborn and only son, Aaron Michael Durst. On May 27, 1986, they welcomed their second child and only daughter, Kristina Marie Durst.

Unfortunately, Jeanette was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at a far too early age. Finding optimism in all of life's challenges and obstacles was a strong suit of Jeanette.

In spite of her illness, Rich and Jeanette spent many years traveling all over the country and meeting many new friends. Many people throughout the years benefited from her compassion and ability to find the silver lining with her endless smiles and laughter.

She is survived by her husband, Richard; son, Aaron and his wife, Mary; daughter, Kristina; brothers, Dale (Cindy) Warriner and Cecil (Freda) Warriner; sister, Carol Huntley; and sister-in-law Karen (Dan) Lords.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Marie Kilian Warriner.

Although she was very much loved and will be sorely missed, heaven received an angel and she will certainly keep them on their toes.

There will be a visitation from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at Baxter Funeral Home in Ashton. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at Ashton United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.

Condolences may be sent online to www.baxterfh.com.