lit a candle 1h agoWorked a few church rummage sales with Jean. She had you sorting boxes by nine sharp, no arguing, but she'd have coffee going before anyone else was even there.
Their story
Lorna Jean Winsor, known to family as Jean, was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend from Vancouver, Washington. She died on June 3, 2026, at the age of 86. Her Legacy Remembers obituary, published September 10, 2026, described a life built around family, music, and adventure, and asked those…
Lorna Jean Winsor, known to family as Jean, was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend from Vancouver, Washington. She died on June 3, 2026, at the age of 86. Her Legacy Remembers obituary, published September 10, 2026, described a life built around family, music, and adventure, and asked those who knew her to share memories at a planned Celebration of Life.
Jean married Leroy on April 14, 1957, and together they raised their family. Throughout her life her greatest joy remained her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Relatives remembered her as an active presence in the stands at soccer, basketball, and baseball games, at science fairs and school plays, and on countless other family occasions. She rarely missed a chance to cheer them on, and family traditions she helped build were expected to continue through the generations.
She was always ready for adventure. Family vacations and special trips included camping, hikes and sightseeing across the Pacific Northwest, beach outings that included crabbing, and travel to Greece, Chicago, and New York. She rarely needed much convincing when a new outing was offered. At home she found happiness working in her yard, growing flowers, and tending her garden.
Music was another constant. She sang in her church choir for many years and belonged to several other choirs. Her church family at First Presbyterian Church in Vancouver was dear to her: she took part in women's groups, offered hospitality to new members, stayed active in congregational life, and volunteered for children's Bible school. Those ties of faith and friendship shaped her public and private days for decades.
In her final years she lived at Touchmark Assisted Living, where caregivers and staff surrounded her with music, games, friendship, and community. Her family publicly thanked those caregivers for kindness that brought many moments of happiness. She was preceded in death by her son Carl and is survived by children Terri (Gary), Mark (Jennifer), Cheryl (Charlie), and Missy (Jeff), 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Life was planned for Friday, October 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main Street, Vancouver, Washington. Family and friends were invited to share stories and celebrate the life she lived. The obituary closed by calling her life a gift and asking that she rest peacefully as Mom and Nana, always loved and never forgotten.
Biography adapted from Legacy Remembers obituary (published September 10, 2026); The Columbian death-notice listing context.
In their own words
“Her life was a gift to those who knew and loved her. She will be remembered with love, missed with sadness, and carried in the hearts of her family forever.”
Family obituary, Legacy Remembers, September 10, 2026
“Rest peacefully, Mom/Nana. You will always be loved and never forgotten.”
Family closing lines, Legacy Remembers obituary
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Lorna Jean Winsor (family photo)
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she loved that trip, talked about it for years