Fern Marie Netland

FERN MARIE NETLAND, age 91, left her home on Bainbridge Island, Washington and received her eternal body March 9, 2019. Fern was preceded in death by her husband Duane in 1978. Forever reunited.
Fern was born to W.A. and Polly Nickason on March 17, 1927. Fern grew up in Sitkum, Oregon and attended high school in Myrtle Point, Oregon. She later attended college at OSU in Corvallis before moving to Los Angeles, California, where she worked as a medical transcriptionist.
On her return to the Sitkum, Myrtle Point area a few years later, Fern met her future husband, Duane Netland, at Semperts Rexall Drug. Fern married Duane Everett Netland in 1953. Fern and Duane were members of the Presbyterian Church in Myrtle Point, Oregon where they lived throughout their marriage.
Fern loved the outdoors and enjoyed her many family vacations to central Oregon. She enjoyed bird watching, beachcombing, gardening and fly fishing. Fern excitedly looked forward each spring to seeing the Canadian Geese show off their new goslings on Bainbridge Island. She loved cooking, especially for family holiday gatherings. Her family was of extreme high value to her. Family always came first. She loved playing pinochle and winning at dominos.
Fern was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Nickason, brother, Wilson Nickason, husband Duane Netland, parents, W.A. and Polly Nickason, son in law, Kirby Harrison, and grandson, Nicholas Harrison. She is survived by her children, Jamie Netland ( Melissa Netland), Kerry Netland ( Gary Soule'), and Melanie Harrison, her grandchildren, Jillian Netland, Jonah Netland, Madelyne Netland, Savannah Netland Soule', Destry Netland Soule' , Skyler Harrison and many other family members and friends.
In celebration of Fern's life, contributions in her name may be made to The Dora Cemetery Association.

Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home.