Jean Ann Kock Obituary (2023)

Jean Ann Kock passed away peacefully, in Yakima, Washington, on May 11, 2023. Jean was born in Chester, South Dakota, on October 2, 1944, the daughter of Albert and Anna (Rahm) Eilertson. Jean married Gerald Kock in May 1970, and together they moved to Yakima. Jean had a love of flowers. She planted them all around her yard, in her wheelbarrow, in individual pots on her deck, and in her rockery. She also planted tomato plants. She had a deck with various bird feeders that she kept full and loved looking out her window at all the different birds that visited. Jean was a 37-year member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 83, serving as the secretary and treasurer of the Flotilla, as well as the Division 8 treasurer. They gathered for meetings, that of course, included food. Jean was usually asked to bring her famous deviled eggs, adding the title of good cook to her talents. She was often asked for her recipes, which she graciously provided. Jean loved to decorate for every season. Her Christmas decorations were many and the house was quite festive for the holiday. Christ Lutheran Church provided Jean with a family for her to love and that loved her in return. Jean had a kind heart, delivering food to shut-ins, and visiting the veterans with Christ Lutheran. Jean's extended family were her cats, Kelly Jo, and Susie, and their dog, Mocha. She made sure they were well fed with snacks galore. She was blessed with a sharp mind, to the end. Jean is survived by one brother, Eldon (Bev) Eilertson, sister-in-law, Joy (Verlyn) Eilertson, many nieces, nephews, and her many friends in Yakima, including "her" Eddy Hernandez, Sandy Rikerd, Jennie Brightwell, and those at Ponderosa Assisted Living. Preceding her in death are her husband, Gerald, in 2016, her parents, and two brothers, Donald and Verlyn. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Christ Lutheran Church (5606 W Lincoln Ave., Yakima), at 1:00pm. Inurnment will be held at a later date, in Chester, South Dakota. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Celebration of Life Christ Lutheran Church Thursday, June 1, 2023 1:00 PM 5606 W Lincoln Ave Yakima, WA 98908