Obituary of Jean B. Bye

Jean Beatrice Bye Born, April 4, 1934, London, England Passed, November 14, 2015, Vancouver, Washington Service: Saturday, November 21, 10 a.m. at Straub's Funeral Home, Camas, Washington Jean Beatrice Bye, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away on November 14, 2015. She was 81 years old. Jean was born in London, England, on April 4, 1934 to Raymond and Gwen Hudson. She and her little sister Carol grew up in Ipswich on the east coast of England. Both moved to Portland, Oregon, in the late 1950s, and Jean has been a resident of the Northwest ever since. Jeannie is survived by her beloved husband Robert, who cared for her with love and devotion; her children by birth, Mark, Philip, Victoria and Elizabeth; her children by marriage, Cynthia, Greg, Teresa and Sharon; and her sisters Carol and Katharine. Jean was a master pastry baker, a Christmas-magic maker, a teddy bear sweater knitter, a two-fingered typist, a world-class whistler, a prolific letter writer, a cat whisperer, and Hank Williams Sr.'s number one fan. She was also a devoted, supportive, loving wife. An affectionate, hilarious, fun-loving mother. And a favorite among family members for her quick wit, kindness, sarcasm, warmth, and brutal honesty. She will be sorely missed. A service celebrating Jeannie's life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, at Straub's Funeral Home, 325 NE 3rd Ave., Camas, WA 98607. A reception with refreshments will follow at 11 a.m. at A Beer at a Time, 216 NE 3rd Ave., Camas, WA 98607. In lieu of flowers, please consider one or more of the following: • Buy yourself a Cadbury chocolate bar • Send your mommy some flowers • Have a cup of tea • Send yourself some flowers • Hug your kids • Plant a rose bush in your backyard • Donate a gift to your local toy drive • Adopt a kitten