We sadly announce the passing of board member and dear friend:
Jennie Lou Chase Lund, 76
Aug. 28, 1933 to Aug. 28, 2009
Jennie left us on her birthday. She passed quietly while relaxing in her hot tub over looking Dyes Inlet.
She will be deeply missed by her husband Rich, daughters – Jennifer, Angie and Valerie. Sons – Sam, Paul, Chuck and Greg, 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Born in McAllan TX, the fourth child of Artrude and Dr. Henry Barton, DDS. She grew up in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. She attended Lindenwood College, second generation. Moving to Los Angeles, where she met LT. Warren Chase. They had Jennifer, Sam, Paul and Charles.
Due to MS Warren was forced to retire and moved the family to Bremerton in 1964. He passed away in 1976. A few years later Jennie met Rich Lund and the two became a family of nine.
Continuing education was important to Jennie. She attended Central Washington University, where she earned her Masters Degree in Special Education, and a host of degrees, diplomas and certifications.
Rich and Jennie moved to Maryland in 1980, where she continued teaching and administrating at Southern Senior High. After Jennie and Rich retired they moved back to Bremerton.
She continued to be very active as Chairman of Peninsula Services, Naval Undersea Museum docent, Lady of Elk's, Daughters of the American Revolution, America Legion, VFW, certified "Master Gardeners", and worked as a substitute teacher.
She loved to travel, see new things and eat exotic foods. Spending time with friends and family a priority. For everyone who had the pleasure to know Jennie, you will remember her bold, beautiful smile, her laugh that came from the sole, and a hint of a Texas twang. Her garden was always "fabulous" the house was always "immaculate". We will all miss you very much Jennie.
Celebration of life will be held at the Bremerton Elks Sept 4th Friday from 2-4 p.m. In lieu of flowers and gifts, make donations to Kitsap Master Gardeners.