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Julie "Gigi" West

Julie West Obituary

Julie "Gigi" WEST Age 43, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family and friends after a 10-year battle with extended breast cancer. Gigi is survived by her husband, Jerry; her daughter, Shirley, age 18, and her son, James, age 11. A Remembrance Party will take place at the family home on Saturday, April 22nd at 6:00 p.m. For directions please email the family at [email protected]. In lieu of flowers, an education fund has been established at Columbia Bank to offset future education costs for Shirley and James.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Apr. 20, 2006.

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Stephanie Pynes ( North)

September 26, 2025

Happy Heavenly Birthday my dear sweet GiGi. I think of you often and remember your beautiful smile,your laugh and your singing. You were always such a bright light and positive,loving soul. Thank-you for being my friend I will remember you always Angel

DANA & FAMILY

May 11, 2006

MY DEAR GIGI, YOU ARE THE STRONGEST PERSON I KNOW. YOU GAVE THIS DISEASE A GOOD FIGHT FOR A LONG TIME.YOU TAUGHT US SO MUCH THRU OUT THE YEARS. I KNOW YOUR FAMILY MISSES YOU TERRIBLY. WE ALL DO. THERE WILL BE A VOID IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER. YOUR HOME NOW. RIP! I LOVE YOU GIRL.

Cathy Johnstone

April 21, 2006

Julie was a wonderful mother, wife and friend. Her friends in Alaska will miss her dearly.

Cheryl Vanden Bos

April 20, 2006

Jerry, Shirley & James

I want you all to know that Julie was an angel on the earth in my eyes. You have been blessed by her in so many ways. She will truely be missed. I LOve you all.

Tiffany Roberge

April 20, 2006

I love you guys and if you need anything please do not hesitate to call, we are all here for you.

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