In memoriam: Jennifer MacQuarrie, 1960 - 2011

Jennifer K. MacQuarrie, born June 21, 1960, peacefully passed away on March 7, 2011, after a five-month battle with cancer.

Jenny became an administrative assistant at Western Washington University's Center for Economic Vitality in 2008, when she re-entered the workforce after a hiatus to raise her children.

Jenny's greatest joy and passion were her family and friends. Hiking through her beloved Pacific Northwest forests and mountains with her two children and husband. Sailing with friends and family through the San Juan islands. Bicycling with her husband. Discussing books with her many close friends. Traveling internationally. Master gardener. Gourmet cook. A woman of deep integrity, kindness, intelligence and humor.

We are all so fortunate to have been able to share our lives with Jenny, and so deeply saddened we will not have her grace and spirit to guide us further on our journeys.

Jenny is survived by her husband, Ernie MacQuarrie; children, Jimmy and Shannon; parents, Kenneth and Shirley Keller; brothers, Ken and Doug Keller; and sisters, Charlene Lisi and Cindi Morris.

Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society.

The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the many doctors and nurses at Saint Joseph PeaceHealth Medical Center, who have helped us through this process.