Josephine M. Bodourian was born January 12, 1935 in Pittsbugh, PA to Leonard A. Pepper and Josephine Pepper. Jo lived and worked in the Seattle area for over 50 years. She was a cancer survivor and her recent passing was unexpected on Friday December 7. Jo volunteered for Meals on Wheels delivering food through the Senior Center. She worked for many years at the V.A. Hospital as a nurse. She was a member of the YWCA and was a swimmer and enjoyed various fitness activities. She also enjoyed travelling.
Jo was preceded in death by her brothers: Anton and Leonard A. Pepper, Jr.
She is survived by her sister Rose Kholos (Henry) and her brother Joseph A. Pepper (Carole). She is also survived by her son Greg Bodourian.
Josephine was an exceptionally kind and giving woman and will be missed by all who knew her.
A viewing will be held at Acacia Funeral Home in Seattle on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. There will be a brief prayer service beginning at 4:00 pm.