Jill Elizabeth West
Jill Elizabeth West
Jill Elizabeth West, 79, of Kirkland, WA, passed away on November 29, 2025.
Jill was born on February 19, 1946 in Seattle, WA to Martin Justin Ryan and Edna Kate Donalda Verge, the youngest of their 4 children. Jill was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in 1964, went on to study at the University of Washington for 2 years and ultimately earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Central Washington State College in 1968. Jill married George Milton West on July 13, 1968. She worked as a teacher, mostly with younger elementary students, but was truly a career mother.
Throughout her life, Jill was known for her love of her family, particularly her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed coffee and lunch dates with friends, playing tennis, knitting, reading, spending time at her beach house on Camano Island as well as traveling with her husband. Jill also devoted countless hours to serving on the PTA when her children were in school. Most who knew Jill can likely remember a favorite recipe of hers as she loved to share her delicious cooking with all.
Jill is survived by her three children-Matthew, Kelcy (Jeff) and Nicolas (Kristina), and four grandchildren-Ellie, Lucy, Hayley and Madison. She was preceded in death by her husband, George and siblings, Jan, Larry and Judy and parents.
A celebration of life will be held on December 28, 2025 from 1pm-3pm at The Heathman Hotel in Kirkland.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in Jill’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association or American Brain Foundation.
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Jill was a college friend at Central in Ellensburg! We had such an amazing time filled with fun laughter and friendship love!
We gathered for her Candle Passing when she became engaged to George! Bridesmaids down the aisle 2 see Jill and George began their life together!
When our husbands passed our friendship endured! Trips to the beach, trips to Vancouver to see me and Happy Hours all over Kirkland! Unforgettable memories and the JOY of living our lives as friends, when we could meet! Cheers to Jill and finding peace! We both loved wine I’ve toasted her life several times!! 🥂
Jill was such a sweet dear friend to me. I have missed her fun smile and her great sense of humor. So many fun trips and excursions we shared. I know how deeply she lived her children and grandchildren. Rest in peace Jill you so deserve it