Jacqueline Swett Dilley

A celebration of life for former Bonners Ferry resident Jacqueline Swett Dilley will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Boundary County Fairgrounds. 

Jackie, 35, of Moses Lake, Wash., died Thursday, May 7, 2009, at her home.

She was born on Sept. 26, 1973, in Bonners Ferry to Gene and Janice Olsen Swett.

Jackie grew up in Bonners Ferry and graduated from Bonners Ferry High School in 1991.

Bonners Ferry was a special place to Jackie. She spoke often of her many wonderful childhood memories and growing up on her family’s farm.

Jackie was a talented athlete and participated in many sports; she continued participating in sports into her adulthood.

Jackie spent as much time as she could in the outdoors and enjoyed hiking, fishing, camping and going for long walks. She had a passion for animals, especially her dogs and cat.

In 1992, Jackie moved to Othello where she met and later married Clint Dilley.

Jackie worked for the Coca Cola Co. in Moses Lake since 1996.

The love of Jackie’s life - her son, Gavin, was born July 31, 2001. Jackie was a devoted mother whose unconditional and unwavering love helped shape a very special boy. Jackie’s humor, outgoing personality and tender heart live on through dearest, Gavin.

The impact of Jackie’s passing is profound. She will be missed by all who knew her, particularly her parents in Warden, Wash.; her son of Othello, Wash.; her brother and sister-in-law Grant and Amy of Moses Lake; her sister and brother-in-law Jill and Ron Bennett of Bonners Ferry; and her sister and brother-in-law Jenny and Abe Malit of New Jersey. 

While there is great sadness in her passing, we want to celebrate her beauty, honesty, laughter, genuine and one-of-a-kind personality. To attend, call 208-290-2511 or 208-660-3261or send an e-mail to lbonneville@roadrunner.com.