Jacqueline Jean Bryan

Jacqueline Jean Bryan, 82, March 7, 1931 to May 16, 2013. Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend. Jacqueline Jean Bryan died on May 16, from complications following a stroke and cancer which ultimately took her life. A loving Mother of Kathryn Warren, Sharon Scanlon, Jean Dillard, Sandra Bryan and Susan Dimeo. In March 2013, Jackie took up temporary residence in Portland, Oregon when her level of care increased. While there she continued her quest to visit new places and see things. Among them, the tulip fields in Woodburn, Oregon, a trip to Bend, Oregon and a visit to Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. She was able to visit with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jackie further enjoyed trips to Shari’s Restaurant for the marionberry pie ala mode “without the extra surgar, please” and to Dairy Queen for hot fudge sundays “extra fudge, please”. Patience and love are just a couple words to describe Jackie, a devoted Mother whose family was of paramount importance to her. Jackie was born in Deer Lodge, Montana to Earl and Lucille Hamilton. She attended High School in Great Falls, Montana, finishing her senior year in Spokane, Washington and graduating from North Central High School in June 1949. She married Richard C. Bryan, on August 26, 1949, at the Central Methodist Church in Spokane. She then attended Kinman Business College and worked for Eastern Washington State College while Richard attended school there. Jackie had a fulfilling career starting as a medical secretary and then worked in the trucking industry for a number of years for United Buckingham and Allied Van Lines. The remainder of her working career she spent as executive secretary for Merritt Brothers Lumber Company in Priest River, Idaho, where she resided. In her spare time, she worked for POVN in Newport, Washington. She was a voracious reader, and she enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and making crafts. A woman generous with her time, she volunteered to support the efforts of organization that were important to her community. These included P.E.O., Lioness, and Friends of West Bonner Library District. She also sat on the Board of Directors for Stoneridge Resort in Blanchard, Idaho where she made many friends. Jackie never really retired as she was always there for her family, friends and community. Jackie is survived by her children and their families, sixteen grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and her Brother, Ted Hamilton. Her sister, Marjorie Haser, passed away on January 3, 2007, the same day one of her great grandsons was born. We celebrate Jackie and her life well-lived on Thursday, May 30, 2013, for 1:00 p.m. services at Riplinger Funeral Home located at 4305 N. Division St., Spokane, Washington. Interment will follow at Greenwood Memorial Terrace Cemetery.