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Ann Poole Obituary

Ann Marie POOLE Oct. 27, 1958 ~ July 6, 2009 Ann lost her life in a tragic accident on Highway 126E near McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. She was born to Dale and Janet Jacobsen in Seattle, WA at the Doctor's Hospital. She had attended 15 different schools before graduating from Kent Meridian High School in 1976. Soon after began a career with the Boeing Company and in June had celebrated 30 years of service. She had worked at most sites from Auburn to Everett and for the past number years as a comput ing manager. Ann and Dan were married November 23, 1979 and her proudest moments were the gifts of two children, Joshua and Danielle. She had an unmatched love of life and brightened every room she entered with her smile. Ann touched many hearts and lives and will not be forgotten but missed by all. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., July 16, 2009 at Zion Lutheran Church, 25105 132nd Ave. SE Kent, WA. In lew of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the: American Heart Association File 30947 P.O. Box 60000 San Francisco, Ca 94160 Or online under donate

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Published by The Seattle Times from Jul. 13 to Jul. 14, 2009.

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Maryann Day

July 7, 2020

So hard to believe you have been gone 11 yrs. You will never be forgotten

Larry Nickel

August 2, 2009

Dan & Family
Dan I am so sorry for your loss. I can never find the words at a time like this but we have known each other for a lot of years and know you and your family are in my prayers.

Kathy Janders

July 26, 2009

Dan, Janet, Laura, Linda, Joshua, Danielle, I just received the news and I am deeply shocked and saddened. Ann lit up the room every time she entered. Ann and Dan the most charismatic couple I've ever known, full of fun and full of life. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. KJ

Kim Schmitt

July 23, 2009

Dan and family, words just can't always express thoughts during these unexpected times. Just be comforted in knowing she is still watching over you from above.

I knew Ann (and Dan)from Kent Meridian High school. She was an awesome person even Way Back Then!! I'll always cherish the '76 Bicentennial Flag' we painted in the back parking lot - she wanted to honor her Classmates. She was full of happy and fun and ALWAYS up for an Adventure. You will be missed but I know we'll see ya soon enough....

David & Mary Johnson

July 22, 2009

Dan

Mary & I are deeply grieved over your loss. Although we never got to meet Ann, we know the kind of "love-print" she has left on this world because of your own heart and giving. We pray for your comfort and aid in this time and only getting to know you a little bit know that you, Joshua, & Danielle will be the strength for each other in this time. God Bless

Dave & Mary Johnson
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Marti Colvin

July 19, 2009

I had the great pleasure of working with Ann at Boeing several years ago. She is one person who inspired everyone around her, and remains one of my very good memories of working there. I am so sorry for your loss. She will remain a ray of sunshine with so many of us who knew her.

Maryann & Dennis Day

July 17, 2009

Dan, Joshua & Danielle,

Ours hearts are breaking in Georgia. Ann touched so many lives. We are so blessed that we were one of the lucky ones to have known her and have her as part of our National Truck Driving Championship family. We all had such a special bond and I could spot her from across the convention hall. Each year when we were lucky enough to go to Nationals at the same time having Dan & Ann there made it all that much more special. Our trucking family has lost a great friend. Heaven is a brighter place to have her, but here on earth it has just gotten darker. May all of Ann's family find some peace in knowing how loved Ann was across the country. Just remember when you look up at the stars at night and you see the brightest one, that is Ann. We will miss you Ann and keep you in our hearts forever. Our prayers are with you.

And so,beloved, have faith in God. Trust him as he will never lie (Numbers 23:19). Take comfort in his word that he gave us, even in sorrowful times like these.
God Bless,
Dennis, Maryann, Catherine and Denny Day

Susie Bressan

July 16, 2009

I fondly remember Anne around the player piano singing "Grandma Got Runover by a Reindeer" over and over again at the annual Maryott Christmas party. I am so sorry for your loss.

Pam Jacobs

July 16, 2009

I was aquainted with Anne for years through Boeing, but only just recently had the opportunity to work with her on her a project. Her vivacious personality made even the some of the toughtest tasks fun to work through. She will truly be missed. Our hearts and prayers are with your family

Adam P

July 15, 2009

I met Ann through my girlfriend's aunt and uncle. We all took a trip to Sturgis, SD last year and had a great time. Although I did not know her really at all before the trip, she was very friendly to me and I will remember how she was always smiling. Every time I saw her after the trip, she would treat me as a long time friend. Great person for sure! Condolences to Dan and the family

Kathy Scearce

July 15, 2009

I was shocked to hear about Ann's passing. I met her shortly after she was hired into the Boeing Company and had the honor to work closely with her for a number of years. She was without a doubt one of the most intelligent, fun and wonderful people that I had the pleasure to know and work with. She will be missed.

Fawn Lentz

July 15, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about Ann's accident. Ann hired me 13 years ago, right out of college and I will always be grateful. She was an incredible person with a great spirit and I will miss her deeply. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

Irene Bry

July 15, 2009

To Dan, Joshua, Danielle, and Janet:
My memory of Ann is vivid... full of bright colors... with a smile to light the world. I shall remember her this way.
Saying "I'm sorry" doesn't come close to what I am feeling for you all. I know you understand what I mean.
I hold you in my heart.
Irene

Dennis Gerik

July 15, 2009

I am sorry to hear this tragic news. I only met Ann recently through some projects she "roped" me into at Boeing. :-) I will have to say my time with her was always a blast due to her infectious personality. She could walk into any room and it would immediately be a brighter place. I know I will miss her as I had hoped our paths would soon cross again. Ann, may you ride through the clouds with the wind whipping through your hair. And everyday I ride, I will be thinking of you. Your friend...Dennis

Jim Davis

July 15, 2009

I had the pleasure of working with Ann for many of the 30 years I spent at Boeing. She was always full of enthusiasm and could always be counted on to "do the right thing". But more than that, she was a wonderful person and one of those people that you never forget. My deepest sympathy to her family, I am so sorry for your loss.

N Dhaliwal

July 14, 2009

I had the pleasure to work for Ann for many years at Boeing. She was a wonderful, very caring and sweet person. My thoughts and prayers to the whole family.

Kelli

July 14, 2009

I did not have the privilege of meeting Anne. I only knew of her through her husband Dan. Anne and I both started riding about the same time and I know she must have loved the experience. I work with two people who have known Anne for over 20 years and all they can say about her is what a wonderfully happy person Anne was and that she did not have a negative bone in her body. I wish I had taken the time to ride with her and gotten to know her. I know she is with God and that she is smiling down on her family right now, wanting them to remember her with a smile instead of sadness. May you all find the strength and peace you will need to endure. God Bless you!

Rosie Corp

July 14, 2009

My heart goes out to the whole family. I have had the pleasure of working with Janet, Laura, and Ann throughout the years...what a delightful, kind and loving family. Ann always reminded me of a ray of sunshine, no matter what mood you were in, she could always bring a smile to your face. May the good Lord keep you in His care in this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you…

Tom Patricelli

July 14, 2009

Dear Dan & Family,
We were so very sorry to hear of Ann's accident and your loss. Our thoughts and hearts are with you during your time of sorrow. May God give you
strength for your tomorrows. We hope you find some peace and comfort in what Ann has left behind in all the wonderful memories and your children.

Panfilo D'Amore

July 14, 2009

I had the pleaseure of knowing Ann for many years working at Boeing. What a wonderfull person. I will miss her. I cannot attend her memorial has I'm in Italy on a special assigment, but please accept my deepest condolenses. Filo..

July 13, 2009

I am very very sad to hear this news. I worked with and for Ann for a few years at Boeing before I retired in 2005, which I regret to say I have not seen her since, but have thought of her often. She was a true inspiration to all and was a spirited go getter type of individual and without a doubt will be missed by many. She touched alot of hearts. I pray for those she has left behind that you will heal knowing she was a sweet, funny and very smart lady which I respected very much. God Bless you all and with My sincere condolences, Bonnie Boyer a long time Boeing friend. (Lake Tapps, WA)

Christine Fortson

July 13, 2009

Dan, Joshua,Danielle and Family,
I was shocked to hear about Ann's death during a meeting at work today. Words cannot express the sadness I feel. My deepest condolences to all of you. Ann and I started at Boeing together in Production Control.I will always have fond memories of her and will never forget the snowball fight with Ann,Dan,and the dogs, and the stories of how much in love she was with Dan. May the memories of a wonderful, warm-hearted,beautiful wife, mother,friend and co-worker live on in our hearts. May God keep and comfort you during this time of bereavement. I know Ann is dancing in heaven with her Dad.

July 13, 2009

I worked with Ann's father for many years at Boeing. We knew Ann and her siblings as young children in the mid west. Our thoughts and prayers go out to our old friend, Janet. Carl Meserve and family

Thalia Dudley

July 13, 2009

I had the pleasure of working with Ann for approximately 4 years supporting the MES group. In that time I got to know Ann fairly well. I found out quickly that she was good spirited, kind hearted and a generous individual. But most of all, Ann had a whole lot of ENERGY! Ann had so much energy that it made you want to reach inside of her to see if she had any extra energy to share. Her smile, along with her energy and kind heart will surely be missed.

God Bless,

Bill McConnon

July 13, 2009

Ann was a co-worker of mine at Boeing. My memories of Ann will always be her willingness to try new adventures and take on challenges. She always seemed to bring a smile to everyone's face when they met with her. She did brighten up a room!

My prayers are with Ann and her family.

Karen Acker

July 13, 2009

I am so sad at this tragedy cause she and Dan had so much to do. She will be missed by her family and anyone that knew her. I can still see her smile and her bright eyes. She was a one of a kind and they broke the mold when she was created, as they say. God Bless

Christin Carey

July 13, 2009

I worked with Ann for six years, and she hired me last year into ab even better position than what I had previously enjoyed at Boeing. I will always remember Ann for her boundless energy and enthusiasm, and desire to do the right thing. To Ann's family: I send my deepest condolences to you, and share this burden of sorrow with you.

Cynthia Barron

July 13, 2009

Dan and family,
I am saddened to know of your wife and mom's passing. I have not seen you in many year's, but to know the awful feeling of losing someone you love more then life itself, is heart-breaking. My brother told me, and said you were a great couple.
Thinking of you,
Cynthia(Masters)Barron

Ruth (Just) O'Brien

July 13, 2009

Ann has been like one of our own family for so many years I feel like I have lost a daughter. I have so many memories like celebrating you birthday with Jody's to the day you walked into my store and suggested I was going to need some help and you needed a job so why not hire you. I did and you were right. When I see you again we will "party like rock stars" . Love you and miss you.

July 13, 2009

How tragic to have someone you know be taken from us with no warning. My heart goes out to Dan, Joshua and Danielle and other members of Ann's family, especially her mother, Janet. Her energetic attitude and constant smile will be missed. God's plan is unknown, but our faith tells us that life goes on and we can only believe she's in God's arms and is smiling down on us all.

Elisa Lamberto

July 13, 2009

Ann will sure to be missed by many! My thoughts are with the family. I used to work with Ann's mother Janet in Renton Boeing, many many years ago. But I will never forget Ann and her smile and that laugh of hers. Although I did not work with her, I was blessed to of had her as an aquaintance; she was a very happy person and she put smiles on many faces.

Laurie Robertson

July 13, 2009

I worked indirectly with Ann many years ago. She was involved in the Spares/SONIC systems then. I remember her as being a beautiful, vivacious women, alway's a pleasure to work with. I am very sorry for you loss and pray for healing for all...!!!

Craig Carr

July 13, 2009

I knew Ann from working at Boeing. Although we rarely spoke I saw her frequently as we were in the same organization.
I always thought she had a bright countenance about her. I also remember thinking she seemed quite happy, and looked like a 'go getter.'
My heart is with her family. I hope they know she is in a happier place.
Please know I think she was an angel in this life, and now she is a real angel.

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