Myrna Rae “Jo” Loop, 76, a longtime Sedro-Woolley resident, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015.
Jo was born on June 4, 1939 in Burlington, the daughter of Raenold & Laura (King) Gundersen. She was raised in Burlington, graduating from Burlington-Edison High School with the class of 1957 where she was treasurer and very active with BEHS reunions.
On November 26, 1976 she was united in marriage to Jim Loop in Anchorage, Alaska and they spent 39 wonderful years together.
For many years she worked as a customer service representative for Puget Sound Energy & Light.
Jo enjoyed time with her family, gardening, and watching football.
She is survived by her husband, Jim; her daughters and their families, Mendy & Jim Bucy and their children, Sean, Jay and Steven; Marcie & Keith O’Bryan and their children, Ian O’Bryan and Tegan Stratton (Alex) and Sharilyn & Rick Matthews and their children, Katie, Leann and Aubrey; son, Richard & Teresa Loop and their daughter, Marlow Finlinson (Matt) and their children, Harper & Campbell; her brother, Ken Gundersen and wife Jodi; sister-in-law, Gayle Hull and husband Don and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family requests that memorials in honor of Jo be made to the Helping Hands Food Bank.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley with Pastor Mark Smith of the Mukilteo Presbyterian Church officiating. A fellowship gathering will follow at the S-W Community Center. Private inurnment will be at the Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery.
i can’t believe your gone. I have so many wonderful memories of our school years. You taught me to tap dance in second and third grade and then we went on to be cheerleaders, and song leaders in high school. We had so much fun together. I loved you so much. I won’t ever forget you.
Miss you my friend.
My darling Jo, Oh how I will miss you. You were one of God’s best. He sent you to me years ago as we grew up together through Camp Fire Girls, Methodist Youth Group, Song Leaders at Grade School and Roller Skating. What a time we had. Then after we graduated you got married, I moved to away and got married I gave birth to a son on your birthday. That I thought was special. After two many years I returned home and finally was able to keep track of you again. Then I could see that your mother’s disease had taken hold on you and you were in a lot of pain. I prayed that this would cease for you dear one and now it has. I was so happy that several of us classmates were able to celebrate June birthday’s together and you were able to join us. That is the last picture I have of you and I will treasure it. I to will be joining you soon, but until then you were the my very good friend and I loved you very much.
Myrna “JO” was my very best friend in our school days. what a wonderful gal she was. we had a lot of wonderful times together some we can talk about some we cannot!!!! I know that past few years have been awful for you but the SMILE was always there. you were the one that got Ron and I together 62 years ago..
Till we meet again.
Maryann BEHS class of 1957
Our deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of Jo – a loving and devoted mother, wife, grandmother, aunt, sister, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, cousin, and friend. May your wonderful memories comfort you and may there come a time when your thoughts of Jo bring more smiles to your lips than tears to your eyes.
To my dearest friend Mendy – My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. I love you.
Betsy, Jim, Tommy, and Jimmy
The saddest moment is when
the person
Who gave you the best memories,
becomes a memory.
Thinking of each of you.
Peggy and Gus Suryan
Where do I even begin….You were one of those people that I can’t imagine how my life would have been if you weren’t in it. I couldn’t have asked for a better 2nd Mom. Although, we didn’t see much of each other these past few years (other then at funerals) I always felt so close to you. You and Jim were always there for me and I have always appreciated you both, more then words could say.
My heart goes out to the whole family.
All my love….
Shelly Noble Oslie
Auntie Jo, You are one of those amazing and special people that has touched so many lives. Everyone loves you because you had this kind, excepting, loving, non-judgmental way about you. Anyone and everyone of the people that I ever brought around you… Loved Auntie Jo! You always had a smile and a warm hug to greet many.
I can’t even begin to imagine Day Creek without you. It will never be the same.
When I was young, I loved staying the night at your house and I loved staying up at the cabin with you. Sitting around the fire listening to all the stories. Then as I got older, I still loved sitting and listening to the stories but loved enjoying our glasses of wine together.
Your struggle has been long and hard. You fought all the way through with such strength and determination. One of the things that I will always remember that you said to me, is that “Family is always there for you and you should lean on them when you need to.”
I love you and will miss every moment that I don’t see your smiling face.
Auntie Jo, you are just one of those amazing and special people that have touched so many lives. Everyone loves you and will miss you so dearly because you had this kind, excepting, loving, non-judgmental way about you. Anyone and everyone of the people that I ever brought around you…. loved Auntie Jo! You always had a smile and a warm hug greeting so many. I can’t even imagine Day Creek without you. It will not be the same.
When I was young, I loved staying the night at your house and I loved staying with you at the cabin. Just sitting around the fire and listening to all your stories. And then as I got older, I still enjoyed those moments but was able to enjoy those wonderful glasses of wine with you.
Your struggle had been long and hard. You fought all the way through with such strength and determination. One of the things that I will always remember that you said to me, is that “Family is always there for you and you should lean on them when you need them” I love you and will miss every moment that I don’t see your smiling face.
Love and miss you Jo, I will always be so Thankful to you for being such a great Mother in law.
Jo Jo,
I have so many wonderful memories of my childhood, with you in them! You were like a second Mom to me, growing up. One of the sweetest women I have had the pleasure of knowing. We sure did live life to the fullest back in the days, traveling all over the country side. Words cannot descried how my heart breaks for your family, knowing how much they will miss you! You were an Angel on this earth and now above us. RIP Jo Jo.
From all of us Weatherby’s, we love you!
Hi mom, these past couple days have been the saddest I have ever endured. I remember you being with me when I was in ICU 30 years ago, tending to me and watching as I struggled and I’m so glad I was at your side in ICU during your last couple days. We never leave each other do we? You’ll always be in my heart. Thanks for loving me, being a great mom, and giving me the best sister/friend I could share this journey with. You have always been there for me and helped in every way with Sean, Jay & Steven. Our memories will carry us through, although difficult. You are my sunshine and I love you!