Eleanor Jean Strom died April 21, 2013, in Bellingham, Wash., at the age of 89.

She was born May 2, 1923, in Enumclaw to Svend and Margaret Bruhn. She married Ernie Strom in 1948 and they raised two children in the Magnolia area of Seattle before returning to Enumclaw in 1980.

She is survived by son Brian and wife Jeanette; brother Walt Bruhn and wife Adrienne; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by daughter Barbara, husband Ernie and two sisters.

A celebration of life will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Week’s Funeral Home in Enumclaw. A reception will follow at the Danish Hall.

In lieu of flowers, send memorial donations to Whatcom Hospice House, 2800 Douglas Ave., Bellingham, Wash. 98225.