Obituary of Jack Edward Laursen II

Jack E. Laursen II, age 44, of Othello, Washington, passed away January 23, 2016. He was born in Othello, Washington on December 15, 1971. Jack became a quadriplegic at the age of 14. He spent many months at the University of Washington Rehabilitation Center in Seattle, Washington, and then the Seattle Children’s Hospital, before moving to the Othello Convalescent Center in Othello, where he attended Othello High School and graduated with honors. Jack bought a house in Othello in 1992 with his sister Tammy. He enjoyed taking his cousins JD and Timmy Hedrick to the park, playing on the computer, and supporting the Seahawks. He will be missed. He was survived by his father, Jack (Kathy) Laursen, his step- brother Todd Blaak and step-sister Kim Nelson, mother, Linda “Sue” Laursen, and his sister, Tammy Laursen, his niece Tiffany and nephew Manny Martinez all of Othello, Washington. Jack also left behind numerous Aunts, Uncles, and cousins. A viewing will be held from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Friday, January 29, 2016, at Stevens Funeral Chapel. Funeral arrangements will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Othello Christian Church. To leave an online condolence to the family, please visit our website at www.stevensfc.com <iframe id="tukios_player_512x330" allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="330" scrolling="no" src="https://www.tributeslides.com/videos/embedded_video/FDYDN4YM4K8LWJR5" width="512"></iframe>