Jack Lee Crosslin, Jr.
July 28, 1945 - May 28, 2019
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Jack Lee Crosslin, Jr.
July 28, 1945 - May 28, 2019
Obituary
On Tuesday, May 28th, 2019, Jack Lee Crosslin, Jr., passed away at the age of 73 after courageously battling cancer. His daughters were at his side.
Jack was born on July 28th, 1945 in Bellingham, WA to Jack Sr. and Evelyn (Knudson) Crosslin. He attended community college before becoming a well-known Brick Mason like his father. In 1981, he married Dianne Buatte. Jack cherished his four daughters: Catherine Crosslin and Kelly (Crosslin) Frere by his first wife Lori; and Kaycee Crosslin and Carly (Crosslin) Nicholes by his wife Dianne Crosslin.
Jack was charismatic, humorous and mischievous. He loved to laugh, and was quick to tease anyone, including himself. He possessed an impressive vocabulary and could fix almost anything. Jack took great pride in his work and was well-known throughout Whatcom County for his artistic, quality masonry.
Very rarely did you see Jack without a baseball hat, and his collection was expansive. He was athletic and an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed baseball/softball, camping, fishing, bird-hunting, boating and waterskiing. Especially important to Jack were two very special family vacation properties: the Nooksack River and Shuswap Lake, B.C.. Jack’s happiest days were spent in the sun, near the water, surrounded by cherished family and friends.
Jack was preceded in death by his father, Jack Sr. and mother, Evelyn; his wife, Dianne and their daughter, Kaycee. He is survived by his daughters Catherine; Kelly and husband Chris Frere and their children Bailee and Brooks; Carly and husband Marcus Nicholes and their daughter Leah; and an awesome dog, Jake.
A celebration for Jack will be held on Monday, June 10th, 2019 at the Squalicum Boathouse at Zuanich Point Park, 2600 N Harbor Loop Drive, Bellingham, WA at 5:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations (monetary or time) be given to the Cancer Patient Experience Fund in Bellingham, Washington in Jack’s name. To donate online: https://www.peacehealth.org/foundation/st-joseph. Or mail checks to the PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical Center Foundation at 2901 Squalicum Pkwy. Bellingham, WA 98225.
Celebration of Life
- Date & Time: June 10, 2019 (5:00 PM)
- Venue: Squalicum Boathouse
- Location: 2600 North Harbor Loop Dr. Bellingham, WA 98225 - (Get Directions)
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6 responses to Jack Lee Crosslin, Jr.
Paulina Villar says:
May 28, 2019
Beautiful Scottish Poem to say good bye to someone we loved
Dear Cat,
You can cry because he’s gone, or your can smile because he’s lived.
You can close your eyes and pray for his return, or you can open your eyes and see everything that he has left;
Your heart can be empty because of his absence, or can be full of the love that you both shared.
You can cry, close your mind, feel the empty space in your heart and turn back, or you can do something he might like:
Smile, Keep your eyes opened, Love and Keep on….
Cat we are very sorry for your loss and share your sadness, wish you comfort and peace.
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