Jean Cody Obituary

JEAN CODY
May 27, 1933 ˜ June 25, 2022

Jean Cody, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 25, 2022, at the age of 89.
Jean was born May 27, 1933, in Seattle, WA. She was the third of six children born to Thomas and Edith Overby. When she was 6 years old, Jean and several of her siblings moved to Battle Ground, WA, where they were raised by various aunts and uncles. Jean graduated Battle Ground High School in 1951. After graduation, Jean entered the banking industry as an employee of the First National Bank in the Kenton area of Portland, OR.
Jean married Don A. Cody in April of 1958. She was a busy farmers wife, dividing her time between farms in Battle Ground, Brush Prairie and Crane, OR. Jean enjoyed gardening, attending plays and volunteering in the community as a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and BGHS Boosters. Jean was a fantastic cook and baker. She was also an avid cookbook collector who loved to read cookbooks and make the tasty recipes she found for her family and friends.
Jean was preceded in death by son, Rodney; husband, Don; sisters, Lenora Overby and Nola Overby; and brothers, Gordon Overby and Marshall Overby.
She is survived by daughter, Karen Cody Williams of Vancouver, WA; son, Don P. Cody of Crane, OR; grandsons, Drew (Taran) Cody of Crane, OR; and Zach (Alison) Cody of Nampa, ID; Jason Williams of Vancouver, WA; Kevin Williams of Vancouver, WA; five great-grandchildren; and brother, Tom Overby of Renton, WA.
Jean’s family would like to thank Minnie Rosu and her staff at Guardian Angels Group Home for their wonderful care.
A funeral mass will be held Friday, July 15, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1603 N Parkway, Battle Ground, WA.
Layne’s Funeral Home in Battle Ground is in charge of the arrangements.
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