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Jeane Soder Obituary

Jeane's journey through life was one of adventure, faith, and most of all, love of family and friends. She was born on July 26, 1924 to Nelle and Bruce Thurber and grew up in Camas, Washington. On November 10, 2005, Jeane traveled to heaven peacefully from her own home, which was built by her late husband, Gordon Soder, fifty years ago. Jeane graduated from Camas High School in 1942 and the College of Puget Sound (presently UPS) in 1946. At college, she was the pianist for The Campus Trio, a member of Mu Sigma Delta and a leader in Kappa Phi. After graduation, Jeane worked for the Home Missions Council in the western states and the YWCA in Oakland, California. She returned to Tacoma to marry Gordon in 1950. For many years Jeane was a first grade teacher at Washington-Hoyt Elementary, where she instilled her love of learning to help her students become successful adults. Another of Jeane's passions was traveling, and blessed with excellent health, she visited Europe, Japan, China, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean, Mexico, and too many places to remember in the United States and Canada. Jeane was an active member of Epworth Lesourd United Methodist Church for over 50 years, and her faith was a never-ending comfort to her. At Epworth, Jeane found great joy in her involvement with the Kohler Circle and the Bell Choir. Her other volunteer activities included Delta Kappa Gamma, an honorary teacher's organization, where she served as state president; the Memory Singers, with whom she played the piano; Kidreach, a tutoring program; and Tuesday Trotters. Jeane is survived by her children Linda and husband Ron, Vic and wife Trina, and Roger and partner Susumu. Jeane also has three grandsons, Walker, Ian and Carl, who will miss her physical presence deeply but will be guided by her eternal spirit in the years ahead. Jeane's younger sisters, Jackie Stenger and Flo Anrud have also been blessed to have her companionship throughout their many years together. Jeane's friends feel such a loss now, but they also know she will be with them forever. A celebration of Jeane Soder's life will be held at 11 a.m. at Epworth Church, 710 South Anderson in Tacoma on Wednesday, November 16, 2005. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jeane's honor to Epworth, TACID or a charity of your choice. Jeane was a very giving person, and she will continue to give us her wisdom, faith and zest for life as long as we continue our own adventures along this fascinating path. Please sign online guest book at www.thenewstribune.com Jeane Thurber Soder

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) from Nov. 11 to Nov. 13, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeane Soder

76 Entries

Marty McDonald

October 1, 2025

Mrs, Soder was my first grade teacher at Nell Hoyt school during the 1975-1976 school year. A few minutes ago, I decided to look her up and saw her obituary.

I can´t believe it´s been almost 50 years since I was in her class!

Mrs. Soder was a kind teacher. I never recall her losing her temper - she was kind and gentle. If I still had my first grade class photo, I´d post it here.

I recall someone coming to our house (on Mason Ave) one time. He mentioned Mrs. Soder was his aunt! She visited our house because, if I recall correctly, she knew someone who lived there before.

What a small world! What a kind person she was.

Ruth McLeod

November 12, 2006

I find it difficult to believe that it's been a year already! Aunt Jeanne has certainly been in our thoughts many times this year.

My poor Mom, Helen McLeod, considered Jeanne her closest friend. She has often told me of conversations she wished that she could have with Jeanne; she's even picked up the phone to call many times.

We miss her very much. Roger, Linda and Vic I'm sure your grief has abated a bit, but it surely is a painful process. My blessings to each of you.

Love...ruth McLeod

Roger Soder

November 10, 2006

Hi Mom, It's been a year since I said good-bye to you, but you are still with me every day. Your love and guidance are as strong as ever. Thank you for all the wonderful years we shared together. I look forward to being with you again in the next world. I love you, Roger

Tim Reid

January 25, 2006

Vic, Roger, and Linda,

I was saddened to hear of your mothers death just after Christmas. During my time in Tacoma she was like my Mom away from home. I remember vividly once going to church with her and how delighted she was to have me there and hear her beloved bell choir.

She came to Richmond in the late 80's to see Karen and I for an all too brief visit. When she left Karen remarked to me that Jeane was the perfect role model for what a retired person should become. She was so joyous and gracious. I have no doubt that she will be missed greatly not only by you but especially by her grandchildren.

We will miss hearing from her but, the next time we drive over the Chesapeake Bay, we'll wonder if perhaps she has come to visit again in her own way.

Tim Reid and Karen Woods

Helen, Nobu and Kai Fukumoto

December 23, 2005

Dear Roger and Family,

We were saddened to hear about your dear mother, Jeane. Your email announcing her passing showed the strength your family has rallied, and the subtle humor we know so well is part

of your wonderful, playful character.

With the coming festive season, we are sure you will feel the absence of a very special person, but we are sure she will be warmly watching you, possibly 'martini in hand'.. , celebrating what great achievements she has acomplished in her life, the greatest of which were her family...YOU!

Thinking of you all, all the way from Perth, hoping your holiday season will be restful and peaceful.

Our thoughts are with you,

Helen , Nobu and Kai

Jeanne Mccormack Barr

December 16, 2005

Dear Roger and family,

I heard of the passing of your wonderful mother through my parents and a message from Stacy. I was so sad to hear the news. However, It sounds likeyou were all together which I'm sure helped. My memories of your beautiful mother are, intellegent, kind, warm, supportive and loyal. I'm so glad that she got to travel in her later years as I remember it was a passion of hers. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Robert Wesley

November 26, 2005

Dear Linda and Ron and Walker,

I am very sad to hear of your Mom's passing. I don't think we ever met her, but from the write-up she sounds like a really wonderful, loving person. May her memory always be with you, to give you comfort and guidance.

Love,

Bob, Brian, and Stephanie Wesley -- and Margaret, in spirit

Sandra Marquardt

November 24, 2005

I only met Jean once, but that was all it took to see the kind and

caring person that she was. I am

sending sympathies from myself and

my mother, Vivian Thurber Heath. (also of Missouri Valley) Please know

that you and your family our in our hearts and prayers.

Harold Thurber

November 23, 2005

"I didn't get to see much of Jeane as we grew up, but in recent years we were able to get together a few times. I can remember she was usually taking off for this place or the other. Wish I could have spent more time with her and her family." Harold Thurber (Cousin)

Our thoughts are with all of you in your time of great loss. Harold Thurber & Violet Sullivan, Terry & Megan Thurber

Cesar David

November 22, 2005

I don't remember if I met Mrs. Jeane Soder in my different trip to Chicago but one thing I can remember meeting her on her daughter. Linda is a person of great heart, sincere and a great friend of Haiti. In our thanksgiving service next thursday, Mrs. Jeane Soder and all her family will be on our prayer.

Scott Bean

November 21, 2005

I only had the chance to meet Mrs. Soder one time, but I've heard so many stories about her that I know she was a wonderful woman with a warm heart, an open mind, and a quick wit. I happened to meet her soon after I had had a bouncy trip in the night down a slippery staircase in an old Japanese house, and she was very concerned about my wounds -- a true mom! I know she is missed by many, and I'm sorry I didn't have the chance to get to know her better. My thoughts are with her friends and family.

Terry Meade

November 21, 2005

Roger and family,

I have wonderful memories of your mother. She was certainly a devoted wife, a loving and supportive mother and a great human being to know. I've met very few people who were so beautiful, inside and out. She knew how to take all that life offered and get the very best out of it, for herself and all around her. I know she'll be missed, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lisa and Greg Theisen

November 21, 2005

Roger,

We also extend our heartfelt condolences to you and to your family members.

We want you to know how much we appreciated and marveled at your mom's warmth, youthful energy and quick wit--both when we met you, Susumu, and your mom for lunch at Snoqualamie Falls and when I (Lisa) met your mom here in Japan. I remember thinking, after meeting Jeane for the first time, how lucky you are to have such a hip mom. (And I don't just say that because she didn't seem put off by a little accidental cursing!) She was just such a genuinely cool person, and we feel very grateful to have known her.

Your mom will be greatly missed by so many. Fortunately, for those of us who have you as a friend, your mom's spirit lives on in so much of what you do and who you are. We will be reminded of that spirit whenever your eyes smile like they do when you are really enjoying a good laugh, through your many gestures of generosity toward your friends, and, of course, when you sing for us. More specifically, when you sing "I'll Be Seeing You" we will know that it is your mother's voice, too, that accompanies you from within.

With lots of love and support,

Judy Adams

November 20, 2005

Even though I met Jeane merely 3-4 times over the past couple years (each time had to do with either Virginia Ward's birthdays or her memorial service), I knew instantly that had we met earlier, we would have had an exceptional friendship. She and I just clicked (forgive the cliche). I am so sorry that I met Jeane so late in life and that I will never get to fully know this beautiful person. But, from the perimeter, in those few times our paths crossed, I knew instantly that this woman was talented, witty, elegant, modest, gregarious, kind and caring, and possessed many more qualities that define one grand lady. I am truly sorry for your loss, though I know none of you, but I am as regretful for the lost opportunities of so many of us who happened along too late. She was a very special lady.

Betsy and Dennis Sarsfield

November 20, 2005

Dennis and I were saddened to hear of Jeane's death. I met Jeane at UPS before she began teaching. After my first year of teaching at Nell Hoyt, Jeane showed up in the classroom across the hall from me. She became a special friend and followed my teaching career, marriage and birth of our son. My thoughts and prayers are with each of Jeane's family members.

Owen & Susan Murray - Spanitz

November 19, 2005

Dear Roger, Susumu and family:

Jeane was the genki-est women of her age we’ve ever met. When introduced, we remember being braced for “old lady” conversation – but had none of that. Reciprocity and curiosity about our lives were what we found in Jeane. What a gift to remain open-minded and accessible to all throughout life. We should be so lucky in that way if we live so long. Jeane no doubt had a marvellous life right up to the end of her days. Mostly we feel sad for Roger and all those who will not be able to share her company any longer. We love you and miss you,

Susan & Owen

Kent Lawrence

November 19, 2005

Dear Linda: I never knew your mother, but can see how many people she touched in so many different ways. I have to believe one of the most important ways a person may touch others is in the influence they have in the formation of their children. From knowing you, I must be seeing a lot of your mother - and it is very good. May your thoughts go to your memories of her, and how she lives on in others, and thoughts of the loss of her fade over time.

Bruce Stevens

November 19, 2005

Candy and I are very sorry to hear about your mother's passing. My condolensces to you and all your family.

The memorial that you provided was most descriptive and gave me a sense of who she was. I can see some of you in her photo. I'm sure you'll treasure her memory.

Most sincerely, Bruce

Ted Karrison

November 18, 2005

Linda,

Joan and I are very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Although I never met her, from the obituary notice I sense that she was quite a remarkable person. Please accept our condolences as you work through this difficult time.

Ted Karrison

Lois Dilatush

November 18, 2005

To Jeane's family:

My deepest sympathy to all of you. I shall miss her terribly, but I will hold in my heart all the wonderful times we spent together in the past few years -- and remember the good times we had, with Gordon somerimes, when we worked together in the Tacoma YWCA, 1950-1952.

Michael Heenan

November 18, 2005

For Roger and Family,

I feel your mother's warmth as a touch of the love and the sense of hope that comes at a premium in any family--and your family is particularly blessed. I, in turn, am blessed in recalling our trip to Kyoto some years ago and those several occasions when I felt (and still feel) your mother's life as an example of effortless love, ongoing hope and one whose finest qualities live in all of you.

Aleatha (Dieatrick) Scholer

November 17, 2005

To Jeane's family,

A friendship of 60 years - what a beautiful gift she has shared with me. I will always remember her warm smile, twinkling eyes, sense of humor and caring.

Sandra Smith

November 17, 2005

Jeane was such an inspiration to those of us in Delta Kappa Gamma---always upbeat, enthused, and a real supporter of our organization. She'll be much missed at this year's spring convention.

Tom Stenger

November 16, 2005

They say that any two people in the USA are, at most, but five degrees removed from each other. My Auntie Jeane was one who made this possible. She created community and friendships wherever she went, and she went all over doing this. I remember when the "Thurber sisters" were looking for their lost older half-sister. When she was found, I believe in small town California, Jeane had a friend who was a member of the same church congregation. Wow!

Kim Lenz

November 16, 2005

Dearest Roger,

I am deeply saddened to hear of Jeane's passing, but your tribute to her, as well as the many wonderful comments expressed by others who knew and loved her, will I'm sure keep her memory close to you always. Know that I'm thinking of you and your family and wishing you comfort and peace.

Phillip Clark

November 16, 2005

Roger, I am sorry for you and your family in this time of loss. I was moved by your memoriam for your mother, who I had the pleasure of meeting what seems like just recently, though it was a few years ago, here in Japan.

I was lucky to have met such a wonderful woman who, as I watched her with you, her son, made me reflect on my own relationship with my family, and settle on a sort of resigned envy.

May her spirit live on in wherever place it is destined for the best of us to go. --Phillip

Sharon Higgins

November 15, 2005

Jeane's family,

Jeane was such a gift to all who met her. I have some wonderful memories of sharing our birthdays together with Dorothy Epstein, of going to Delta Kappa Gamma conferences, of talks about family and travel and so much more. I treasure her spirit of adventure and love. I've come to know some of her family, like Roger because he too teaches ESL (as I had), of Walker who learned German (which I teach), and of the precious twins whose recent pictures she always had with her. God is blessed because He has Jeane with him, someone to play the piano, ring the bells and share a beautiful smile. We, who remain, carry her warmth and giving spirit and hope that because of her we,too,may be gifts of love to all whom we meet.

God be with you, Jeane.

Sharon Higgins

Rev. Joanne Coleman Campbell

November 15, 2005

To Jeane's family - how blessed you all have been by your sister, mother, grandmother. It was a great honor to serve as Jeane's pastor at Epworth LeSourd UMC. She is the kind of parishioner every pastor wants. I can still hear her laughter when she missed a note in bell choir; I see the determined set of her jaw when she encountered injustice (and loved hearing what she was going to do about it); the gentle guidance she gave her "child" in the tutoring program; the furrowed brow when we were in deep discussion about the significance of the Gospel to our lives; the animated face when she told me about her fascinating trips around the world. But when she spoke of her family - well, all of who Jeane was was visible for all to see! How proud she was of Linda, Vic and Roger. How grateful she was that each of you found such wonderful partners in life - Ron, Trina, Susumu. And when she spoke of Walker or Ian or Carl, her laughter bubbled over. What passionate love she has for all of you! Jeane is a blessing to all of us who have known her - may we, in remembrance of her, pass on that blessing to others.

Valerie Amber

November 15, 2005

Dear Roger

My deepest condolences to you and your family. It was an honor to visit with your Mom over the years. She had the uncanny ability to brighten the spirits of all who knew her. By reading over the guestbook, you can see we all hold special memories that will live on for years to come.

Christine Meas

November 15, 2005

Roger and Family, I'm sorry about your lost. I had met your Mom once or twice and was touched by her kindness. She'll be in my thought and prayer. God bless you and your family. Love, Chris

Annie Fraser

November 15, 2005

I will always love Jeane for her care and kindness to my friend Stan when he visited Tacoma many years ago. Dear Roger - Matt, George and I send you and your family our condolences.

Bob and Wendy Babare

November 14, 2005

Your mother was a wonderful person, always positive and full of energy. She will be truly missed by everyone who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

satoshi ohara

November 14, 2005

When I met JEANE,it was cold winter

�@in�@MIKI.Then she wore beautiful pink dress and she welcome me with big smile. I thought how beautiful lady . AUG 20th 1950 was same day her wedding and my birthday.

I will remember her on my birthday.

Jenny Kawata

November 14, 2005

Roger and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wonderful mother, Jeane. I offer me deepest sympathy to you and your family and will keep you all in my prayers.

Bond Neil

November 14, 2005

Dear Roger

Taku and I send our sympathy to you and your family. We too remember Jeane when we were all living in Japan. With her great sense of humour and kindness she will surely be missed.

Take care

Neil and Taku

Lincoln Ramirez

November 14, 2005

Music, and especially piano, were important parts of Jeane's life. My wife, Carolyn, and I met Jeane and learned of these interests in March 1996. We met through a combination of Linda and Ron and an extra ticket that my wife and I had for Wagner's Ring Cycle that year. For several March evenings in a row she was our guest as we listened to the Cycle and, later, talked music, travel and family. This was our only substantial meeting, but Carolyn and I remember it well. Jeane was wonderful company. Her family is blessed to have had such companionship during her life.

Terry Sexton

November 14, 2005

I had the privilege of meeting Jeane for the first time in 1976 on my first visit to the USA. She welcomed this virtual stranger into her home like a long lost friend and on many subsequent visits over the years. I feel enriched from having known her, for she truly was an amazing woman you couldn't help but love.

My heart goes out to all the family for your great loss.

Marilyn Eversole

November 14, 2005

I was very saddened to learn of Jeane's passing. For everyone who had the pleasure of her company, we were all touched by her warmth and generosity. I will miss her deeply.

Diane Lauderdale

November 14, 2005

My condolences to Linda, Ron, Walker and other members of Jeane's family. I had the opportunity to see her several times over the past 25 years in Chicago. She was such an unusually warm and cheerful person that I really enjoyed the dinners and other occasions we shared.

Elizabeth Merchant

November 14, 2005

Roger,

I am so saddened by the loss of your mother. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts.

"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."

Joan Sisul

November 13, 2005

I am a member of the Memorie Singers. Jeane was our pianist.

My sincere sympathy to her family.

I feel honored to have known her.

She is greatly missed.

Sally & Ross & Sam Knowles Hill

November 13, 2005

Dear Roger,

We loved meeting Jeane when you both visited us while we lived in Melbourne. She impressed us with her indomitable spirit and great energy, and I know how much she means to you. All our best thoughts to you and your family.

Much love dear friend

Greg Leach

November 13, 2005

Dear Roger,

My prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God bless and comfort you in the days ahead.

Greg

MaryAnn Petrich

November 13, 2005

Dear Family of Jeane,

It was with shock and sorrow that I viewed Jeane's obituary. She was and always will be remembered as a very dear, loving, kind and giving friend. I so enjoyed our get togethers with Mary Ellen. Your mother, as you well know, loved her family dearly. It was with pride and joy that she spoke of each of you.

Jeane has left a lasting imprint on all who had the privilege to know her. It can truly be said that our lives are better for having known her. I will miss her and keep her memory in my heart.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Fondly,

MaryAnn Petrich

A donation to Wheelock Library will be made in memory of Jeane.

Helen McLeod

November 13, 2005

Jeane has been one of my longest and dearest friends. Her death is going to leave such a vacancy in my life - not being able to phone her or see her will be a tremendous loss.

I have been blessed to know Jeane, Gordon and their family.

I will always remember all of the great times that we had together: learning to ski, folk dance, hike, travel and more. Jeane was so very talented, caring, kind and able to do so many things so well!! Her interests in people, the world, and events always kept our conversations lively. We had a lot of joy talking and laughing together.

Blessings and thoughts to all of Jeane's family.

Love,

Helen

Barbara Miskulin

November 13, 2005

Dear Roger,

My deepest condolences to you and your family. I had the honor of meeting your delightfull mother only once and still have fond memories of our visit. Your and your family were fortunate to have had such a remarkable woman in your lives.

Love,

Barbara

Mike (Stan) & Lu Shanley

November 13, 2005

Dear Roger and Family, we were so saddened to hear of your loss , Jeane was always one of the most loving people I have ever met. Our thoughts are with you all.

Love

Mike, Luana, Joshua and Tyler

Kenneth C. McGill

November 13, 2005

My deepest sympathy to Jeane's family. I was saddened to hear of her death. What a joy to have shared so much time together volunteering at the University of Puget Sound these past years. -Ken McGill '61, President National Alumni Board

Sem Sutter & John Easton

November 13, 2005

Having learned to know Jeane years ago through Linda & Ron, we always looked forward to her visits to Chicago and Lakeside. We will treasure memories of many enjoyable meals together.

akiko fujii

November 13, 2005

Jeane,I have much beautiful memory in America and about you. I was happy to see you. Thank you,with a lot of love.

barbara mitchell

November 13, 2005

roger, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. though i never met your mother i felt like i knew her through all the stories that you told me about her. i see that she was loved and respected by many people and will be greatly missed.

Marian and Worth Gurley

November 12, 2005

We scouted several Tuesday Trotters hikes with Jeanne and Marian went with her to the Trotter Oregon Silver Falls State Park outing. We so enjoyed her company. Our sincere condolences to her family.

Ruth McLeod

November 12, 2005

"Aunt" Jeane has been my mother, Helen McLeod's, best friend for more than fifty years! She and Mom met at a conference, as roomates, became friends and eventually shared an apartment in Oakland, CA shortly after WWII. Sometime after Aunt Jeane went back to Tacoma, Mom and Dad moved to Tacoma. And their friendship continued right through.

It's easy to understand their close friendship: They were both lifelong Methodists, shared many political views as well as a rich sense of humour and loved their friends and family.

Mom is so grateful that she had a final visit with Aunt Jeane last month. These two great ladies had so much fun together! They were always laughing and talking. While they did their share of remembering - they also loved to discuss politics and current events and trends.

May we all be blessed with such a wonderful friendship. I truly feel that she is my beloved "Aunt."

Sincerely, ruth

Yuki and Gregory Anderson

November 12, 2005

The legacy of Jeanne's spirit lives on in her family. She touched so many lives with warmth, kindness, and generosity. Like so many women of her generation, tolerance and acceptance were natural ingredients in her love for family, friends, and humanity. Jeanne will be missed fondly by one and all who knew her.

Jeanne Koss

November 12, 2005

I was priviledged to meet Jeane throught my friendship with Roger. I was always impressed by the obvious depth of their affection for each other, and by Jeane's sweet, gentle personaltity. After my own mother died I was comforted by the realization that love doesn't fade away, and I know Jeane's love will be with her family and friends forever.

Marilynn M Russell

November 12, 2005

I met Jeane through Presidents’ Council and learned to admire her greatly. Her most pleasant manner and thoughtfulness was a model for all to follow. She was a person whose people skills was one of the best I have ever experienced. I will miss her and will always think of her. I cannot think of not seeing her at the Presidents’ Council meetings anymore—however, I am sure Jeane will be there in spirit! My condolences to her family.

Helen & David Fraser / Amy

November 12, 2005

We have lovely memories of Jeane in Miki City, Tacoma, Sydney and neighbouring countryside and Tasmania, through our friendship with Roger.

Although the piano was her instrument, on one musical occasion at a remote property at Moonan Flat, New South Wales, she improvised beautifully on a piano accordian turned sideways - with David working the bellows.

She embraced life to the fullest and was an inspiration in this and many other ways. She'll certainly still be bringing music to those around her.

Our sympathy to all Jeane's family and friends.

Helen and David

Liz Friedrich

November 12, 2005

I met Jeane when I became active in Delta Kappa Gamma and will always remember her as a woman of sweetness, thoughfulness and encouragement. I grew up in Tacoma so we had the North End in common whenever we visited. She was always a delight to work with and a great traveling companion. She will be missed by so many of us. My sympathy to her wonderful family.

Adelle Smith

November 12, 2005

You have always been part of our family. Stacey and Scott had you as their 1st grade teacher; You and I have belonged to several of the same organizations. You will be missed, but you SPIRIT will live on forever.

The whole Grant Smith Family

Arthur Calandrelli

November 12, 2005

Roger, all my loving thoughts to you and all your family, I met your mom once and she was so pleasant and hospitable to me. I hope to talk to you before you go back to Japan. love, ARthur

Bob Strobe

November 12, 2005

I was principal at the school where Jeane taught. I saw her as a most caring and effective teacher. She gave to others in so many ways and so fully that she will be missed by many.

Susumu Kondo

November 12, 2005

Since I met your wonderful Son, Roger,10 years ago, you have taken me to your bosom and treated me as your third son. Thank you so much, Jeane. Though it's impossible to get over the pain of losing you throughout life, we will be sharing every happy moment with you in the years ahead. We know you will be shining on us just like before...

D JEAN HANSON

November 12, 2005

You will be missed by United Methodist Women. You will be missed by Epworth-LeSourd Church. You will be missed, too, by Bethany UMC, where you recently played the piano when I was away from my usual place there. Thank you.

Stacy Nelson

November 12, 2005

Thank God for people like Jeane Soder. I've known her just about

all my life. Roger and I grew up together. She was warm, kind and accepted everyone, no matter their faults. She was a joy to be around and will surely be missed, but never forgotten.

Kathy Richardson

November 12, 2005

My condolences to Jeane's family. I knew Jeane through Delta Kappa Gamma. She will be missed by many who loved her. She was a wonderful individual who loved life, and lived it to its fullest. May God comfort her family during this time of sorrow, but know that she was loved by many.

Kathy Richardson

John King

November 11, 2005

Mrs. Soder was my 1st grade teacher. She was a very kind and wonderful teacher who took interest in all of us. Roger, I remember you and how proud your Mom was of you. She loved to have you come to her class. Both of you left a wonderful memory.

My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Michele Lorilla

November 11, 2005

When I think of Jeane, I remember her smile when she spoke of her children and grandchildren; the gleam in her eye when planning her travels; her warm heart and gentle spirit. I hope to honor her memory by living life to the fullest keeping friends and family near. I send my heartfelt condolences to her family.

Mary J. Slott

November 11, 2005

Sorry to hear of Jeane's passing. I was a member of the Campus Trio at CPS. It brought back a lot of memories. My sympathy to her family. Midge (Heidinger) Slott

Cathy Brewis

November 11, 2005

I was saddened to learn of Jeane's passing. I did not know her well, but have known OF her for many, many years. She was good friends with my parents, LeRoy (Foozy) and Marian Vaughn, and my aunt, Anna-Marie Vaughn. They grew up at Epworth and CPS.

You will miss her greatly, I know. Your family will have many wonderful memories that will be comforting as time passes. My thoughts are with you all. Sincerely, Cathy Brewis

Traci Medford

November 11, 2005

I wanted to take a moment and tell the family of Mrs. Soder that I am sorry for their loss. When I was seven years old I moved to Tacoma from a very small town when my mother remarried. Mrs. Soder was my teacher that first scary year and I have never forgotten her kindness and love. Thank you to everyone in her family for sharing this special woman with so many.

Cyndie and Bill Carr

November 11, 2005

Our condolences to Jeane's family. She has been in our prayers, and will remain in our hearts.

Linda Beardsley

November 11, 2005

Jeane is one of the truest and most giving, loving and thoughtful people that I have ever been blessed to meet. Her physical presence will never be felt or filled; however, in every day in some little way, she will remind us all that she reaches out to us. I send my deepest thoughts and prayers to the family and want you to know how I grieve for her passing. But, thank you for the opportunity to be witness to your family and love.

Sincerely,

Linda

Florence Anrud

November 11, 2005

Thank you, Jeane. I love you.

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