Jean Adrienne Albertson

Jean Adrienne (Rosenbaum) Albertson was born in St. Ignatius, MT on March 13,1938 to Alfred Jackson and Annie Mae (Krantz) Rosenbaum. She grew up on the family farm outside of Charlo, MT, the 2nd in a family of 5 children and the only daughter. Being the only girl did not get her out of doing the outdoor farm work while growing up. Jean (known as Addie to many family members) was active in 4-H and also enjoyed playing her accordion in a family band with a few uncles and cousins in her early years. Jean married her first husband James Rivenburgh in 1957. They were blessed with a daughter, Anita Jean, on December 22, 1958. The family spent a few weeks on the Charlo Farm and then moved to Wisdom, MT. They lived in West Glacier and moved to Vancouver, WA in 1965. Jean worked briefly in Portland and then worked for many years as a purchasing agent for the city of Vancouver, the job from which she retired. After having been divorced from Jim for some time, Jean met Don Albertson at a New Year's dance in 1978. They were married that September. With much in common as "farm kids" with a desire for security and companionship, Don and Jean were blessed with 45 years of marriage, living and loving together through good times and hard times. Jean loved playing cards and dominos and clamming on their ocean front property. Jean retired in the late 80's/90's. About that time the couple bought and began work rebuilding a house in Yacolt, WA. Several memorable family reunions were hosted there. Her only grandson, Logan, was born in 1994. He was always her pride and joy.After Don and Jean (Addie) moved to their present home, she continued her passion for building and flowers. Her garden was spectacular, and she spent hours making it ever more beautiful. Together with Logan, she improved the garage on the property; taking it from nothing to a first-class place for Logan to do the mechanical work he still does part-time for both enjoyment and employment. Jean (Addie) died peacefully at home on May 23, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, her oldest brother, James A. Rosenbaum, (& sister-in-law, Lola Rosenbaum), and her daughter, Anita Jean Rivenburgh. She is survived by 3 brothers, Ray (Bev), Lawrence (Pat) and John (Delma) Rosenbaum, her husband of 45 years, Don Albertson, her grandson, Logan Flintoff and stepchildren, Dawn Romaine, Susan Meier, Audrey Spence and Ronald Albertson as well as step-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. She will be missed by all.

Jean Adrienne Albertson

March 13, 1938 - May 23, 2024