Loretta Fankell

Loretta Jean Fankell Loretta Jean Fankell, born Nov. 1, 1939 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, went home to the presence of her loving Savior and Lord on Nov. 20, 2009. Jean's five month struggle against aggressive brain tumors, or glioblastoma, came to an end at home surrounded by her loving family. Jean has lived in the area since 1973. She retired as Assistant to the Superintendent for the Central Kitsap School District, after also serving in the Tacoma School District. Jean received her MS in Human Resource Management from Chapman College and was a very active member and Past President of both the Washington (WAEOP) and the National Associations of Educational Office Professionals (NAEOP). Jean was also actively involved as a volunteer at the Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, WA. She was a faithful member of Crossroads Neighborhood Church in Bremerton. Jean will be deeply missed by her husband of 52 years, Larry Fankell; her sons: Ray and Bryan (Cindy) Fankell of Tacoma; her daughter Leanne Fankell of Bremerton; her sister Denise Mecartea of Gig Harbor; her grandchildren: Christina, Sandra and Brandon Fankell, and Tyler Charrier; and her niece and great-nephew Mandy & PJ Clute. A Celebration of Jean's Life will be held Friday, Dec 4th, 2:00 pm, at Crossroads Neighborhood Church, 7555 Old Military RD NE, Bremerton, WA 98311. Donations may be made in Jean's honor to her church, or NAEOP Foundation, P.O. Box 12619 Wichita, KS 67277; (316) 942-4822; or Glioblastoma Foundation. Interment will be at Haven of Rest Memorial Park, Gig Harbor. Please leave online condolences or a favorite memory at www.havenrest.com.