Deanna Marie Jaspers, age 72

      Deanna Marie Jaspers, 72, of Seabeck, died Jan. 26 at her home surrounded by family.

      Deanna was born May 15, 1940 in Yakima to James “Homer” and Rose M. Neal. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in Yakima and then started her career of service with the Yakima County Clerk’s Office and then with the Yakima Superior Court for 10 years. Deanna married Jay Jaspers on Dec. 30, 1982 and relocated to Seattle where she continued her service with the King County Superior Court for 16 years, retiring in 1998.

In 1999, Deanna and Jay designed and built their dream home in Seabeck where they have belonged to the Seabeck Community Club. Deanna also spent her time reading, watching football, and enjoying the lovely yard her husband kept up for her. She also loved to keep in touch with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

      Deanna is survived by her husband, Jay; mother, Rose (Bob) Beckman; daughter, Cindy (Darrell) Laird; son, Rick Baugher; step-children, Renee (Eric) Jaspers-Johnson and Rick (Kelly) Jaspers; brother, Jim Neal; sister, Kay (EB) Greseth; grandchildren, Jillian, Christina, Emily, Jonathon, Stacey, Andy and Christopher; great-grandchildren, D.J. and Lola.

      Family and all friends are invited on Saturday, Feb. 16, noon at Rill’s Tribute Center in Port Orchard for a sharing time followed by an urn committal and dove release at 1 p.m. at Sunset Lane Memorial Park. Online memorial at www.rill.com.