Jackie Rae Schofield's Obituary
Jackie Rae Schofield (Salyers) was born on June 19, 1954, in New Jersey to Jack and Josephine Salyers, a devoted couple, madly in love, who remain buried together in eternal rest. Her father, Jackie R. Salyers, was a doting dad, and Jackie, being the youngest of three sisters, Mary Fry and Marjorie Salyers, was the apple of her father’s eye—so much so that she was lovingly named after him. Raised in a home full of warmth and support, Jackie grew into the woman she became because of that strong, loving foundation.
On Tuesday, August 14, 2025, Jackie passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, Washington, with her granddaughter holding her hand.
Jackie is reunited in heaven with her beloved parents, Jack and Josephine Salyers; her two sisters, Mary Fry and Marjorie Salyers; and her daughter, Jennifer McPherson. Her immediate family that she is survived by includes her husband, Douglas Schofield; her granddaughter, Jahleaha McPherson (Holthouser), whom she raised; her doggies, Icey, Teddy, Honey, and Sydney; and her kitties, Grammy, Sissy, and Callie.
Jackie worked as a Laboratory Technician at Quest Diagnostics for over 30 years. She was known for her dedication, reliability, and strong work ethic, often floating to where she was needed most. She was a desired employee, so much so that they called her back to work even after her retirement.
Jackie spent most of her adult life in Tacoma, Washington, where much of her family resided, while working tirelessly toward her dream of owning a beach house. Cannon Beach visits eventually inspired her to purchase property in Tokeland, where she spent many summers building her home from the ground up and creating cherished memories with her family. In her 50s, she finally moved into her dream home full-time, where she enjoyed the fruits of her hard work for the rest of her life.
Jackie lived a life filled with simple joys and meaningful passions. She loved music, especially oldies and classic rock, with a special fondness for Stevie Nicks. The ocean always called to her, and she cherished time at her beloved beach house in Tokeland, Washington—whether enjoying stormy coastal days, watching whales, or tending to the plants and flowers that surrounded her home with her husband. Jackie enjoyed it all.
Animals always held a special place in Jackie’s heart. She always had dogs throughout her life and later developed a deep affection for the feral cats in her backyard. She lovingly rescued and cared for many of them, and for those who wouldn’t come inside, she provided shelter and food, making sure they too had a safe place. She deeply loved all her pets, past and present, and missed her beloved dogs and cats terribly while in the hospital.
Jackie delighted in spending time with her husband, Douglas—whether playing games, watching TV or movies together, or going on outings. In her younger years, she enjoyed time on her own boat, and later in her marriage to Douglas, she loved going on charters to catch fresh fish. She also enjoyed swimming, taking part in water aerobics classes at the YMCA in Hoquiam, or with friends at the Westport condos.
In her younger years, Jackie had a sweet tooth and often shared special trips with her granddaughter to Johnson Candy Company in Tacoma before she moved her family to Tokeland, Washington, full-time. Jackie always picked up a pecan roll for herself, rocky road fudge to share, raspberry sticks for her husband Douglas, and mint sandwich candies for her granddaughter.
Jackie had a fondness for jewelry and often watched the Jewelry Network or visited Jared The Galleria of Jewelry, collecting beautiful gems throughout her life. She was a classy woman with a great eye for all things beautiful, so naturally she took a fond liking to jewelry. She also enjoyed crafting with friends, playing games on her iPad, and curling up with a good romance novel—especially those by Debbie Macomber. Though soft-spoken and classy, Jackie was also a spitfire who loved shooting at the outdoor range where her husband held a membership. She was a skilled shot and always knew how to have a good time. She often enjoyed using her fathers gun, a Smith & Wesson model 10 .38 special revolver.
Jackie loved traveling as well. She traveled often as a child while her father was in the military, and continued to do so later in life with her husband and granddaughter. Together they visited Alaska multiple times, as well as Europe. Later on, separately with her husband, she visited Florida twice and Hawaii and made incredible memories.
These hobbies, along with her love of beauty and the natural world, brought Jackie joy throughout her life and created warm, lasting memories for her and her family.
Jackie’s legacy lives on in all who loved her. Her spirit can be honored in many ways—by being kind to animals, helping those in need, enjoying a good movie or TV show, preparing and sharing a delicious meal, working hard, keeping a clean and welcoming home, traveling, swimming, whale watching, reading, and more. Her family hopes that her memory will continue to be celebrated by sharing in the things she loved most.
Services for Jackie will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery on August 26. A time of viewing and gathering with family and friends will take place from 10:00–11:00 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life service beginning promptly at 11:00 a.m. Her burial and final goodbye will be held at 12:30 p.m.
Jackie would have celebrated her 18th wedding anniversary with Douglas on August 25, just one day before being laid to rest. Jackie was a devoted wife to her husband, Douglas, and a loving Nana to her granddaughter, who will both miss her beyond measure. Though her spirit has gone on to a greater place, her family hopes she will always be remembered for the wonderful woman she was and the love she gave so generously
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