Jessie Nelle Reece's Obituary
JESSIE NELLE REECE JULY 27, 1927 - DEC. 18, 2009
It is with great sadness the family of Jessie Nelle Reece announces her unexpected passing on December 18, 2009 at the age of 82. Jessie was born July 27, 1927 in Ashord, WA to parents Peggy and Ted Starkel. She graduated from Eatonville High School in 1946. On January 23, 1948 she married Bill Reece, the love of her life. Her husband's military career took them to Utah, Oklahoma and Germany before they settled and retired in Tacoma. They bought their home in 1961 where they raised 2 daughters and a granddaughter. Jessie enjoyed spending time with family and friends, was an outstanding baker, enjoyed watching football and baseball, but most of all she enjoyed being Grandma Great.
Jessie is survived by her husband of 62 years Bill Reece, daughters Susan Joyce and Margaret Bourne, granddaughter Elizabeth (Craig) Sugai and great-granddaughter Krysta, granddaughter Rene Bourne and great-grandson Mehki, grandson Joe Ismay and great-grandsons Diego and Mateo, brothers Billy (Alta) Starkel, Lane (Celia) Starkel, and sister Sue Bottcher along with numerous dear friends. Jessie is preceded in death by her parents Ted and Peggy Starkel, brothers Lawrence Starkel, Bobby Starkel and sister Katherine McClain.
Our beloved wife, mother and grandma was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all. A celebration of her life is being planned for January.
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