In Loving Memory of Jewel Elaine Zeihen,

Jewel Elaine Zeihen passed away on August 25, 2025, in Spokane Washington. She was born on January 03, 1928, in Wilbur Washington.

Jewel went to school in the communities of Wilbur, Spokane, Valley, and Chewelah Washington. In high school at Chewelah, she met the love of her life Frank Zeihen and they graduated in 1945. After Frank came back from World War 2, they married in 1947 and lived in Chewelah for the rest of their lives.

Jewel was a home maker. She took pride in designing her own kitchen cabinets as well as building their home together. As her children grew up, she served as a Cub Scout Den Mother and was active in the 4-H Club.

Jewel and Frank owned their own business together, known as Chewelah Log and Post, for 38 years. Jewel was a member of the Chewelah city council as well as a member of the Chewelah police commission.

Jewel loved spending time with her family, loved music, and participated in the local Sweet Adelines Harmony. Sweet Adelines are a group of women who join together for a-cappella singing and are associated with a worldwide organization.

Jewel Elaine Zeihen is preceded in death by her son Peter Zeihen, and her husband of 58 years Frank Zeihen. She is survived by her two Daughters Diane Zeihen, and Joanne Daniel.

Danekas Funeral Chapel would like to invite family and friends to a celebration of life which will be held on October 8, 2025, 2:00 p.m. at the Abundant Life Fellowship. There will be 4x6 card stock for writing a personal memory of Jewel to share with the family.

Abundant Life Fellowship is located at 203 North Second Street East, Chewelah Washington 99109. (1 block north of the traffic light and 1 block east)

Instead of flowers, please consider donations be given to Chewelah Rural Ambulance, 215 West Main Street, Chewelah, WA 99109 and Stevens County Fire District 4, PO Box 190, Valley, WA 99181.