The Wahkiakum County Eagle-Thursday, March 20, 2008 Cathlamet, Washington Ida Jo Reddekopp Longtime area resident, Ida Jo Reddekopp passed away March 16, 2008 at Ray Hickey Hospice House in Vancouver, WA. She was 69 years old. Jo was born Oct. 1, 1938 in Springfield, OR to Marion R. and Grace L (Saunders) Timmerman. She graduated from Nestucca High School in 1956. In 1961 she moved to SE Alaska from Oregon; from 1980 till present time she was a Cathlamet and Naselle resident. Jo was a creative, spirited, fun loving family person who especially enjoyed her grandchildren. She loved the coastal area, flowers, crocheting, music, singing, storytelling and the holidays. She also loved her puppy Abbey. She is survived by her husband Verne Waterman; her children, Mike Reddekopp, Glendi Gaddis, Gayle Atwell, Kate Berggren and Nikki Eldred; her stepchildren Aaron Waterman, Jeff Waterman, Alison Supanish, Paula Nelson and Tara Schuyler; brother Gail “Tim” Timmerman and sisters Middy Hurliman and Dixie Padello; 14 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, March 22, 2008 at United Church of Christ (Congregational) in Cathlamet. Memorial contributions may be made in Jo Reddekopp’s name to Naselle Volunteer Fire Department P.O. Box 54 Naselle, WA 98638. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ida Jo (Timmerman) Reddekopp Waterman Unknown Burial Location 1 October 1938-16 March 2008 (As compiled by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society in 2008)