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Jean Ruth (Cloke) Bicknell, 69, of Prescott, passed away on Sept. 5, 2017, at her home. She was born in Wisconsin, on June 25, 1948, to William and Dorothy Cloke. The family later moved to Prescott where Jean graduated from high school and made her home. She married James Bicknell in 1967 and was a devoted mother to her children, James (Jamie) and Janean.

Jean's great love for animals, especially dogs, was exceeded only by her love for her family. She was known to do whatever she could to entice her grandchildren to her home and would keep them there as long as she could. She was always up for a conversation and kept a sharp eye on the welfare of her family.

Jean worked as a cook at the Prescott School District for many years where she enjoyed interacting with the school children. She loved cooking huge meals for family gatherings and the recipes she left behind are a family treasure.

She was preceded in death by her mother Dorothy Cloke, her father William Cloke, brother Rick Cloke, and nieces Anne Marie Cloke and Janet Truean.

She is survived by her son James (Doreen) Bicknell of Prescott, daughter Janean (Brody) Struckmeier of Waitsburg, seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren (with another on the way), brother Robert Cloke of Kodiak, Alas., sister Betty (Glen) Ballard of Walla Walla, Wash., and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at the Prescott Community Church on Sat., Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. followed by a graveside service at the Prescott Ivy Cemetery and a potluck at the Prescott Lions Hall.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Mountain Humane Society or the Prescott Community Church through Herring-Groseclose Funeral Home at 31 W. Alder St. Walla Walla, WA 99362.