Lifetime Hoquiam resident Mary Jeanne Weber, 86, died Wednesday, March 30th in Hoquiam, Washington. Jeanne was born in Aberdeen, July 4, 1929 to James I. and Frances M. (Holmes) Philbrick. She attended Washington Grade School, Hoquiam Junior High and graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1947. She received an Associate in Arts Degree from Grays Harbor College in 1949 and worked summers at the Pulp and Paper mill. Jeanne was very proud of her Hoquiam roots.

Mary Jeanne Philbrick married John Milton Weber at Trinity Episcopal Church in Hoquiam on September 16, 1950 and recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Jeanne was a stay-at-home mom before going to work as a teacher’s aid in the Hoquiam School District where she retired after 20 years. She was a Brownie and Girl Scout leader and was actively involved in PTA. Jeanne was a member of the Hoquiam YMCA Auxiliary and the Hoquiam Episcopal Church. She enjoyed spending time with family at North River, family reunions and trips to Lake Quinault and Yakima. Jeanne and John were snowbirds and spent many winters in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Hobbies included home canning, reading and trips to the casino.

Jeanne is survived by: her husband John of Hoquiam, a sister Joye Hunnicutt of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, a daughter Terri Pearsall of Bend, Oregon and sons Mike Weber (Linda) of Lake Havasu City, Arizona and Tom Weber (Julie) of Aberdeen, Washington; 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Jeanne was preceded in death by brothers Gail and Kelly Philbrick and a sister Cleo Lockey.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2 - 4 p.m. Saturday, April 9th at The Polson Museum, 1611 Riverside Avenue, Hoquiam. The family suggests memorials be made to: Relay for Life of Grays Harbor.

A card of condolence or a memory can be sent to the family at: www.fernhillfuneral.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home, 2208 Roosevelt Street, Aberdeen.

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