Jeannine Kay Pichler

Jeannine Kay Pichler (Willis), passed away quietly, surrounded by family and friends, on June 5, 2013. She was born April 8, 1938 in Wenatchee, WA.

The third of seven children, born to Ruth and Cliff Willis. Her siblings were

Carol, Ron, Betty, George, Jack and Delores.

Jeannine attended Cathcart grade school, where she met her future husband, Robert (Bob) Pichler in the first grade. Later they met again at

Snohomish High School, and her senior year, at

graduation, he proposed.

A month later, July 26, 1957, they married. Her first job was with her sister Carol at Pilchuck Drive-In. Later in life she worked for GTE, her career there lasted 25 years, ending in 1992 as a mid-level manager. After 55 years of marriage, she had four children, Wayne, Linda, Darrell, and Dean, 11 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

She enjoyed golf and

socializing, but found her greatest joy in her grandchildren. She could be counted on to be at every game, award, concert, event, or

accident ready to share her love. Gentle yet strong, she put others before herself, even throughout her last days. She loved unconditionally. Now resting with the loved ones who passed before her, she will be greatly missed.

Jeannine's funeral service will be held Saturday, June 15, 1:00 p.m., at Bauer Funeral Chapel in Snohomish. Their address is 701 1st St. Snohomish, WA 98290. Immediately after, graveside service will be held at GAR Cemetery, their address is 8601 Riverview Rd., Snohomish, WA 98290

Everyone who would like to attend is invited to come and celebrate Jeannine's life at her and Bob's home in Arlington. This will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2013.