JoAnn "Jodi" (Bialkowsky) Pittmon Obituary (1943 - 2009)

Born Sep 07, 1943, JoAnn "Jodi" (Bialkowsky) Pittmon attended Lewis And Clark High School in Spokane, WA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Joann "jodi" (bialkowsky) Pittmon.

Graduation Year	Class of 1961
Date of Birth	Sep 07, 1943
Date of Passing	Oct 16, 2009
About	JoAnn, "Jodi" Pittmon born September 7th, 1943 to Roy and Vera Bialkowsky passed away quietly on October 16, 2009 of complications from Ovarian Cancer at her home. She fought a valiant three year battle with the disease. Jodi was born in Seattle but spent most of her early life in Spokane, WA. Graduated from Lewis and Clark High School, Spokane and spent one year at WSU in Pullman, WA. Survived by her husband Doug of Olympia, daughters Wendi Doherty, University Place, WA; Shannon (Tim) Kendig, Renton, WA; Meegan (Chris) Etheridge, Kent, WA; sons Brian (Diane) Pittmon, Beaverton, OR; Brad (Laurie) Pittmon, Tigard, OR. Grandchildren Karsen and Kameron Kendig, Sage and Torin Etheridge, Alexa and Zack Pittmon, Max and Sam Pittmon, brother Bill (Janie) Bialkowsky, Spokane, WA; sister Carol (Rick) Ross, Copalis Crossing, WA. Preceded in death, father Roy 1996 and Mother Vera July 2009. Jodi's life evolved around her family where she was, indeed, the happiest! In business as a partner with her husband Doug in Creative Concepts for 30 years and seven years as a partner in Hemisphere Traders, an import company, with husband Doug, daughters Shannon and Meegan and their husbands Tim and Chris. Her buying trips to Thailand became some of her fondest memories. Jodi was a quiet, unassuming, non complaining person with an aptitude for gourment cooking and her home boasted of her flower and landscaping prowess. Those who dined at her table knew they were in for a treat! She was at her best when entertaining her friends and family in the home that she designed and decorated. She was everything a woman should be, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, a good loyal friend, and all around honest hard working person. She was the best! She will be missed by everyone who knew her well! At Jodi's request, there will be no funeral or flowers, she will be cremated and privately interred. Should you have interest in remembering her, a donation in her name could be made to: Providence St. Peter Foundation /Hospice Program, 413 Lilly Rd. NE, Olympia, WA 98506-5166 Published by Spokesman-Review from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2, 2009.