Jeanette Williams passed away from cancer at age 85 in Welches, OR August 25th, 2016. She grew up with her mother Linnea and step father Joe Besser in Lents, Portland. She graduated from Commerce High School in 1948 where she studied business. She worked at Portland Federal Savings for ten years and then, with her husband Bob, opened Sandy Food Center in 1960 followed by Williams Thriftway in Sandy and Hoodland Thriftway. Her and Bob were admired in their community, encouraging and helping many people foster their own businesses.
Jeanette was a long standing member of both Mt Hood Golf Club in Welches and Sunrise Country Club in Rancho Mirage. She always played with joy and honesty while praising others and proudly celebrated four holes in one. Besides her warmth and kindness, she will be remembered for her sharp wit, offbeat humor, surprising candor and being too darn cute.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bob Williams and is survived by her sons Jon Williams of Gresham, Daniel Williams of Seattle and her longtime companion Bob Burton of Hoodland.
A celebration of life is being held at The Resort at the Mountain’s Lakeside Pavilion on September 20th, 2016 at 4:00 pm. Please bring your memories and stories to share among friends. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Mt. Hood Hospice or Sandy Community Action Network Food Bank.