Published in The Seattle (Washington) Times from Dec. 31, 2014 to Jan. 4, 2015. Born D. Jean Barnum in Sedalia, Missouri. Married in 1943 to Robert J. Gillespie in Washington D. C. Moved to Seattle in 1947, and lived in her home since 1950. Jean is survived by her sister Marvel L. Paull of Griffin Georgia; her children Patricia Becker, Michael and his wife Leslie, Timothy and his wife Christine; and grandchildren Andrew, Stefanie, and Matthew. Jean was greatly loved by all who knew her, and leaves many happy memories.