Jean LaFawn Cheney, 89, died July 14, 2016, in Camden, Ark., where she had been living with her daughter Karen.

Jean was born Nov. 4, 1926, in Holyoke, Colo., to Clarence and Hazel Carpenter.

Jean was raised in Wyoming, graduating from Lusk High School in 1944.

She married Harold L. Cheney on Sept. 15, 1945, and they moved to Oak Harbor that same year.

Jean babysat several children before being hired to work food service for the Oak Harbor School District. She retired from the Oak Harbor School District in 1991. Jean enjoyed embroidery and reading and was a faithful walker, walking two to three miles daily.

Jean is survived by her four children and their spouses: Sheryl and Rod Kammenga of Bellingham, Mickey and Gene Sieffert of Hermiston, Ore., Harold (Dale) Cheney of Twisp and Karen and Jack McLarkey of Camden, Ark.; and by eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold and two sisters.

Jean requested no services to be conducted. Cremation was held with burial to follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Oak Harbor.

Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor. Friends and family may share memories and condolences at www.wallinfuneralhome.com