Gloria Jeanne Van Dam

Jeanne was born on May 7th, 1948 in Paris, France to Lieutenant Colonel George Gentile & First Lieutenant Ruth Gentile who was an RN in the military.

She married the love of her life and best friend Bernardus (Ben) on July 27th, 1968. They had two daughters and a son.

Jeanne worked hard and took pride in everything she did. Before having a successful career in the flooring industry for many years operating and owning with her husband, VanDams Abbey Carpet & Floor, she was an LPN in Pennsylvania. Passing her state boards on January 24th, 1969.

After retiring she found she had a hidden talent of oil painting. She also enjoyed being a Grandma to many at Cascade Elementary School as a volunteer. She especially loved Sunday night dinners with all the kids and grandkids.

Jeanne loved to go motor homing with her Allegro Motorhome Club. All members were like family to her. In past years she was President of the Allegro Club, The Sons of Italy Club & the Marysville Strawberry Festival. She loved to volunteer & help others. She was the type of person who would strike up a conversation with you just because she could. She always thought of others before herself. She was an inspiration to many with a strong faith and the desire to continue to live life to its fullest no matter what God threw her way.

Jeanne is preceded in death by her Father Lieutenant Colonel George & Mother First Lieutenant Ruth Gentile, Father in Law and Mother in Law Willem & Marie VanDam from the Netherlands, and Brother in Law Bill Huckler.

Jeanne is survived by her Husband Ben of 52 years, daughters Lori Butner (Jeff), Veronica Hamblin (Jason) & son Antonio VanDam (Jennifer).

Grandchildren – Allissa Abed (Adrian), Alan Butner (Kaitlin), Josh Paoli, Christopher Long (Natasha), Isaiah, Emily & Ashley VanDam.

Great -Grandchildren – Brycen & Harper Abed, Hunter Paoli & Dylan Butner.

Sister- Beth Stump (Kent), Brothers – Rick Gentile (Kris), Jerry Gentile (Monta), George Gentile,

Mike Gentile & Tom Gentile (Lora).

Sister in Laws – Ria Broeren (Adrie), Willi Kool, Yvonne VanBruggen (Joop), and numerous nieces and nephews in The Netherlands as well as many nieces and nephews on the East Coast.

A public viewing will be held on October 29th, 2020 at Schaefer Shipman Funeral Home located at 804 State Ave, Marysville, WA 98270 from 3pm to 7pm. Due to Covid-19 the family will be holding an invitation only Catholic Mass Service at St. Mary’s Catholic Church located at 4200 – 88th St NE Marysville, WA 98270. To follow with a grave side service at the Marysville cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made to the American Heart Association in Jeanne’s name at:

American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association

PO Box 742030 Los Angeles, CA 90074-2030