Jacquelyn May Bister

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Bister Age 68 Vancouver, Washington Deceased Wednesday, April 7, 2010 Jackie was born in Vancouver, WA on December 19, 1941 to parents Johnny "Jack" and Edna May Anderson. She married Marvin L. Bister in 1960 after graduating from Evergreen High School the same year. They met in 1959. Marvin and Jackie had four children, John Bister (Vancouver), Marvin Bister, Jr (Battle Ground), Betty Kadow (Vancouver), and Kristy Bister (Vancouver). Jackie also had three step-children, whom she loved dearly, Patty Bister (Las Vegas), Debbie Peterson (Spokane), and Bunny Negrette (Florida). After their marrieage in 1960, Marvin and Jackie moved to San Diego, and then, El Centro, CA while Marvin served in the United States Navy. After his retirement in 1972, they moved back to Vancouver. A year later they moved to Battle Ground. Once settled, Jackie began faithfully and selflessly serving as a 4-H leader. Although she mentored and taught 4-H'ers in livestock, dogs, and cats, it was her time with horses and youth that she treasured most. During her 17 years of dutiful commitment to 4-H, she touched and inspired countless lives. Jackie was a generously talented and strong woman. Her mastery in the kitchen and with a needle and thread were unparalleled. Genealogy was one of her favorite hobbies, never hesitating to humbly boast about her family, past and present. Her greatest gift was her capacity for love. She loved her family and friends beyond all measure, and it showed. A God fearing woman, Jacquelyn Bister lived a life of character and virtue. She was the model woman. A daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, she wil be missed by all who knew her. A memorial service to celebrate her life and share in her legacy will be held 1:00 pm Monday, April 12 at Whipple Creek SDA Church, 302 NW 179th St. Graveside service at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Ave, to follow. All are welcome. Jackie is survived by her husband, 7 children, 14 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and her brother Jim Anderson. Her other two brothers, Rod and Bill Anderson, passed away last year.

Jacquelyn May Bister

December 19, 1941 - April 7, 2010