Jacqueline J. Bailey

Jacqueline “Jackie” Justina (Beech) Bailey was born on the Beech family homestead in Slayton, Minnesota, on July 28, 1929, to Edward and Julia Beech. In 1938, the family moved to Everson, Washington, where Jackie attended Sumas and Everson Elementary and graduated from Nooksack Valley High School. She married James “Jim” Bailey in 1947, and they lived in Everson where she enjoyed gardening, especially tending to her roses, and making a home for her family. Most mornings, she went for a brisk walk around Riverside Park, where today there is still a trail enjoyed by many.

She and Jim had two children, Diane Bailey (partner Bruce) and David Bailey (Christy). She also was blessed with three grandchildren, Kristi Loveland (Cory), Peter Barter (Bessie), and Guy Barter; and three great grandchildren, Chase, Jacob, and Madison. She is survived by sister, Carol d’Haitre, and brother, Curtis Beech (Steve).

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; and great-grandson, Jacob.

She will be laid to rest at Nooksack Cemetery.

Donations can be made to her church: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5782 Lawrence Road, Everson, WA 98247.