Jeffrey “Jeff” Lloyd Wasnick, 55, of Anacortes, died March 1, 2009 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mt. Vernon following a heart attack. The son of Lloyd and Marianne (Pribble) Wasnick, he was born on August 1, 1953 in Crystal, Minnesota.

He graduated from Cooper High in New Hope, Minnesota with honors. He received a degree in forestry from the University of Minnesota, where he played Gopher Hockey. He and his family moved to northern Minnesota, where he worked as a forester for the state of Minnesota for 26 years. He then moved Washington where he was a code enforcement officer for Planning and Development of San Juan County. Jeff loved the outdoors and spent a great deal of time hunting, fishing, camping and riding his motorcycle. He also enjoyed spending time in his boat in the San Juan Islands, walking on the beaches and hiking in the mountains. Listening to music is something he also enjoyed. A loving husband, father and grandfather, Jeff loved to spend time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Marianne Wasnick and a brother, Larry Wasnick. Survivors include his significant other, Roxane L. Goss, of Anacortes; son, Mychal Wasnick of Chanhassen, MN, daughter, Jamie Wasnick (James Sanders) of Grand Rapids, MN; step-sons, Justin Cowan (Cyndy) and Shane Cowan (Melissa); grandchildren, Rhory, Sammie, Korrin, Brendin and Brandon; and his sister, Linda Browning. A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 7 at Evans Funeral Chapel in Anacortes. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, Wa. and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Jeff, sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com.