Printed on the back of Jack's memorial service flyer:

Jack Glen Van Fossen, 57,  was born on April 7,1966 to Jeanne Hammer and Bob Van Fossen in Ogden, Utah. He grew up in Spokane and moved to Seattle after completing high school.

Jack worked as a System Administrator at Astronics in Kirkland and was employed in IT at Phillips in Bothell. His first career and passion was working in bike shops.

Jack was an avid baker and loved to try elaborating new recipes. He rarely met a beer he didn't like. He loved to bike and camp. He adored his dog, Chico. His current dog, Tucker will miss long walks and returning home to lick Jack's bald head. Jovial Jack was always a wealth of information and a friend to many. He had a deep faith so is now at peace in heaven.

Jack is survived by his loving partner of 18 years, David Nicol. He leaves behind his mom Jeanne and stepfather Richard Vigil and siblings: Joe, Christina, Jessica, Mario and Marina; as well as dad Bob and stepmother Cherlene Van Fossen and siblings: Troy, Lisa, and Issac. He is survived by Uncle Michael and Aunt Jaqueline Forness. Jack will be forever missed by Uncle Dave and Aunt Ann Van Fossen, Uncle Alf and Aunt Jenn Van Fossen, and Aunt Barb Van Fossen Kennedy as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bob and Leone Van Fossen, dear friend, Elizabeth "Leila" Nicol, his namesake Jack Hammer (grandfather) and Grandma Betty Jean Hancock. He will also meet grandparents Jose and Celia Vigil in heaven. He was also preceded in death by Dajuan Gross.

Jack was the life of the party. He loved music and dancing. He was deeply connected to his community on an advocacy level and always stayed in touch with friends and family. He will be deeply missed.

"It is hard when you miss a person. But you know if you miss him, that means you're lucky because you had someone special in your life worth missing." - Nikki Schiefeibein

Memorials or donations may be made to: FED America