Jill Simmons Carrier passed away on May 8, 2017 in Renton, WA at the age of 63.
She was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, moved to Florida in 1971, and then to Seattle in 1990 to go to school. She met Richard while selling him a cup of coffee when she worked at lower Queen Anne Safeway. They got married in 1992. Jill instantly became a mother of 5 children. A mutual love of flying strengthened their bond. Jill and her husband also climbed Mt. St. Helens after it erupted and the two were avid bicycle riders.
Jill is survived by her Husband Richard Carrier of Kent; Step-Daughter Patricia Carrier (John Cavanaugh) of Cle Elum, Step-Sons, Richard Carrier of Renton; Donald Lee Carrier (Xuan) of Renton; Daniel John Carrier of Renton; Ronald Paul Carrier of Auburn, 10 Grandchildren, 1 Great-Grandchild, numerous Nieces & Nephews, Mom Louise Reece Simmons of Summerville, SC.; Brothers John Eddie Simmons (Paulette) of Pumpkin Center, NC; Phillip Reece Simmons of Kernersville, NC and Sister Robin Simmons McCrae (Phillip) of Mount Pleasant, SC.
No Services will be held. Remembrances can be made to Breast Cancer research in her name.
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