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B. JEANETTE CLAIBORNE
June 25, 1924 ˜ May 2, 2019
B. Jeanette Claiborne, 94, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2019. She was born to Walter and Myrtle Jones, in New Bridge, OR on June 25, 1924. The family soon moved to the Ridgefield, WA area, where Jeanette graduated in 1942 from Ridgefield High School. She married Ed Claiborne, her high school sweetheart, in 1945 and lived in Ridgefield where they raised their family. Jeanette was a vital part of the operations of their family farm. She also worked as a telephone operator and at Steakburger. She was a member of the Ridgefield Garden Club and Ridgefield United Methodist Church.
Jeanette is survived by her four children, Larry (Kathy), Bruce (Paula), Bonnie (Scott) Harris, Jack (Cathy); 9 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Edgar M. Claiborne.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 18th at 12:30 at the Ridgefield United Methodist Church.
Please sign her guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits
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4 Entries
Jeanette was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, and a kind and sweet person to all that she came in contact with. She will be greatly missed by all. I'm praying for peace and comfort for the family.
Darcie & Don Wallace
Friend
May 26, 2019
Aunt Jeanette was a very special person in my life. She will be remembered as someone who always wanted to know what was happening with everyone.
Dennis Jones
May 15, 2019
Her smile was gentle and yet strong. She radiated goodness in thought, word and deed. She left many pleasant memories for family and the Ridgefield Community
Marjanne Robinson
May 13, 2019
We have so many fond memories of Mrs. Claiborne....at sporting events, in the bean fields and within the community of Ridgefield. Please know that we hold Jeanette and her entire family in our hearts at this time❤
Rick and Debbie (Hayden) Avery
May 13, 2019
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