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Jessie Gooding Richeson Perry OMaraAugust 29, 1916 - January 02, 2017 Much loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friendJessie passed away January 2, 2017, in Edmonds. She was born August 29, 1916 to Jesse Gooding & Louise Bovee in Goshen, Washington (now a ghost town near Bellingham). She grew up in Helena, Montana, with some time also spent in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was a resident of Seattle most of her adult life. She is survived by her husband of 19 years, John “Jigs” O’Mara of Lake Forest Park, her daughter, Laurel (Nicholas) Johnson of Shoreline, brother, Don Starring of Lynnwood, and best friends, Kathleen Dyer and Larry Scott of Seattle. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She is pre-deceased by her daughter, Sharon Milne. Funeral InformationPlease contact Laurel at 206-854-5136 for memorial gathering information. Donations InformationIn lieu of flowers, if you wish to make a memorial gift, please send to: EvergreenHealth Foundation, in support of the Hospice Program Phinney Neighborhood Association Donations Links:Greenwood Senior Center |