Mary Jane Creger was born on March, 1923 in Snoqualmie Washington. The first daughter, of John and Mimi Miller.

Mary Jane passed away at her home in August 2012 with her loving family by her side.

Mary Jane graduated from Bothell High School 1940 and later attended Seattle Business College, prior to marrying her high school sweetheart, Douglas Walker.

Sadly, Douglas passed away after their three sons were born and just before the birth of their baby daughter.

Two years later, Mary Jane met and married Donald Creger, a widower with four children! For succeeding years, Mary Jane loved them all. As if 8 children weren’t enough, they hosted a Japanese student and a Mexican student for two successive years.

In 1968, Mary Jane and her sister visited Whidbey Island were her sister owned property. Mary Jane fell in love with a small farm for sale and quite unplanned, in 1969, they moved their family to Whidbey Island.

The children that had not left the nest by then, were kept busy with horses, 3 goats,  rabbits, dogs, chickens, gardens, and school.

Mary Jane always full of ideas opened an antique store and named it the Barn Outback. Unfortunately, the barn, antique shop burned down, one winter night.  Mary Jane then refurnished the garage into a new antique shop called the Small Indulgence.

Very soon, with an over abundance of eggs and all the children out on their own, This Idea lady opened the first Bed and Breakfast on Whidbey Island, Guest House Log Cottages. Her daughter Peggy and son Doug have gone into business with them since 1980 and will carry it on. Guest House Log Cottages became very well known hosting guests from all over the U.S. and Europe.

Mary Jane will be truly missed by her family and friends and everyone that was blessed to know her.

Mary Jane is survived by her sister, Peggy Moore; children, John Walker, James Walker, Bob Walker, Peggy Walker, Chet  Creger, Douglas Creger, Sara Synder, Ellen Robinson; and their spouses. Eight Grandchildren, and many great grandchildren, and nephews and nieces.

A Celebration of her life will be held Sat. Sept 15th, at 1pm, in the Lodge at Guest House Log Cottages, for her Family and close friends.

Remembrances may be made to:

Senior Services, SSCI

Att. Hestia,

Time Together Program

14594 S.R. 525

Langley, WA.98260