Eileen Nissen 94, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at the Spring Creek Assisted Living Facility in Bellingham Washington. She is survived by her son, John, niece Margaret Perkins, granddaughter Michelle Hoban, great granddaughter Shanda Nicholas, great grandson Sean Hoban, three great-great-grandchildren and one on the way. Preceded in death by her husband, Jack, parents George and Sarah Sheets, sisters Jean and Margaret, and brother Cameron. She was an avid golfer and was a longtime member of the Maplewood Ladies Golf Club. Always happy and was positive and supportive of all who had the good fortune to have known her if even for a day. She will be missed by all that she knew and touched in her life.