Jill Ann "Nee" Ragsdale Obituary (1946 - 2018)

Jill Ann Ragsdale "nee" Crawford was born to Jack and Jane Crawford in Portland, Oregon on November 28, 1946. She attended St. Mary's Academy for high school and came to Seattle in 1965 to attend nursing school at Seattle University. In nursing, Jill found a true vocation and practiced for 49 years with over 43 of those years practicing at Virginia Mason. She published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and many professional talks in her field of gastroenterology. Jill loved books, gardening, volunteering and PBS dramas. She was known for her award winning roses, teddy bears, and never ending craft projects. Jill was a lynch-pin in her community and was always available to support a friend or patient in need. On July 24, 2018 she lost her 10-month battle with cancer. With her passing, she will join her son, Christopher (1980-1982). Jill is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Tom; her children, Kathryn, Amy (Elaine Mark) and Robert (Mimi); and by a vast community of friends affected by her good deeds. The world is a less kind and loving place without her. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made, in Jill's name, to Seattle Cancer Care Alliance 825 Eastlake Ave. E PO Box 19023 Seattle, WA 98109-1023 https://www.seattlecca.org/donate-and-volunteer/make-donation/memorial-tribute-gifts Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, August 11th at 11 AM at St. Anne Catholic Church 1411 1st Ave. W., Seattle 98119. Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Guestbook at harveyfuneral.com