Selene Fisher, #855

Passed Away on May 21, 2026
Active APA Member 2010-2026

Remembering Selene Fisher (#855)

Folks in the Pacific Northwest learned recently that Selene Fisher passed away suddenly on May 21, 2026. An APA member since 2010, Selene was an enthusiastic and adventurous printer, often incorporating letterpress printing into her expansive interest in book arts. She served as president of the Seattle Book Arts Guild, and was also an active member of Puget Sound Book Artists and Belltown Book Artists. She served as Board Secretary for the biennial Focus On Book Arts Conference, for which she was also the registrar and scheduled to teach three classes this year. Book arts nurtured Selene’s endless curiosity, creativity, and sense of fun.

Our deepest condolences go to Selene’s husband Jim, her other family members, and community of friends.

~ Jessica Spring (APA 738)

An All-Too-Sudden Departure

We are writing today to share some very sad news: Selene Fisher passed away May 21. She was a vital board member of FOBA, our Secretary, our Registrar, a FOBA instructor, and so much more. She started volunteering for FOBA in 2019, became a board member in 2021, and was always ready to jump in and help at any level — from helping cook meals and make beds at our retreat, to wrangling our Round-Robins, to helping search for a new conference location. She was also the President of the Seattle Book Arts Guild, a printmaker, an artist, and a consistent connector of all the Pacific Northwest’s book arts communities.

We will miss Selene’s smiling face, and baseball caps. Our Zoom meetings and gatherings won’t be the same without her. Her emails were always true to her feelings, and she made us laugh so many times. She helped teach us things we didn’t know we needed to know, in a patient, and humorous way. We also loved her contributions to our Round-Robin books — so creative and heartfelt, and we could tell she spent so much time on each one!  We will be bringing some of these Round-Robin treasures to the FOBA conference, to share with all of you.

As board member Cindy Luxhoj put it: “I’ve never met a funnier, more upbeat, roll-with-the-punches woman than Selene and will miss her energy and crazy overalls so much!”

Thank you Selene, for sharing your creative and fun-loving passions with us, for pulling off amazing feats in short amounts of time, and for keeping us all connected through book arts. We will do our best to keep your laughter in our hearts, and in our books, as we move forward — as we know you would want us to.

To honor Selene’s vision and her vibrant personality, we have found three great instructors to cover her workshops — so we can try to replicate the *Fun* she intended to share at FOBA. Glenda Goodrich, Rosemary Rae, and Anne Sobbota will be filling her shoes, while putting their own spin on each workshop. They all have extensive experience and expertise, and we are grateful for their willingness to step in during this difficult time. We remain committed to providing a meaningful and enriching experience for all participants while also honoring the memory and contributions of Selene.

We have been in touch with Selene’s family, and we will keep everyone informed if they decide to hold a celebration of life for her.

Sincerely,
The Focus on Book Arts Team

David Jasmund, #656

May 4, 1959 – May 31, 2026
Active APA Member 1997-2012David Jasmund Obituary

David Lynn Jasmund, of Ypsilanti Michigan, passed away peacefully at the age of 67, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, craftsmanship, and friendship.

Born on May 4, 1959, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, David was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He retired from General Motors after 31 years of dedicated service. Beyond his career, David was known for his many passions and talents. He was a gifted musician, a motorcycle enthusiast, and the proud owner of a cherished 1960 Harley-Davidson Panhead.

David had a lifelong appreciation for the art and history of printing. He was a member of the Amalgamated Printers Association of America and the Monks and Friars Printing Club for many years. His love of antique printing presses led him to build an impressive collection of printing equipment, preserving a craft he deeply respected and enjoyed sharing with others.

Above all, David’s faith was the cornerstone of his life. He had a personal relationship with his Savior, Jesus Christ, and his unwavering faith provided strength, purpose, and guidance throughout his life. Those who knew him witnessed a man whose trust in God shaped his character and influenced the way he loved and served his family and community.

David is survived by his beloved wife, Faith Jasmund. Together since 1977 and married in 1981, they shared a remarkable love story spanning nearly five decades. He is also survived by his children, Christin Kelty (Michael) and David Jasmund; and his cherished grandchildren, Mariah Jasmund, Draven Jasmund, Silas Kelty, and Ezra Kelty.

He is further survived by his siblings, Diane Lafferty (Lloyd), Jackie Barnes, Jeff Jasmund, Andre Jasmund (Judy), and Daryl Jasmund (Jim), as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

David was preceded in death by his father, Charles Everett Pollock; his mother and stepfather, Imogene and Erwin Jasmund; and his brother, Clarence Pollock.

David will be remembered for his steadfast faith, gentle spirit, skilled hands, love of family, and dedication to preserving the traditions and crafts he treasured. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be held 2-8 pm on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Stark Funeral Professionals.

Original Obituary at: Stark Funeral Professionals