X0303 4 2008-12-22 0000072333 NORDSTROM INC JWN 0001055024 NORDSTROM BRUCE A C/O NORDSTROM, INC. 1617 SIXTH AVENUE SEATTLE WA 98101 0 0 1 0 Common Stock 2008-12-22 5 G 0 26725 0 D 9798137 D Common Stock 2000000 I See Common Stock 500000 I See Common Stock 500000 I See Common Stock 6935360 I See Common Stock 1555200 I See Common Stock 5501520 I See Common Stock 2008-12-22 5 G 0 5000 0 A 221776 I By wife By self as trustee for my benefit and the benefit of my children under the Bruce A. Nordstrom 2007 Grantor Retained Annuity Trust. By self as trustee for my benefit under the Bruce A. Nordstrom 2008 2-Year Grantor Retained Annuity Trust. By self as trustee for my benefit under the Bruce A. Nordstrom 2008 5-Year Grantor Retained Annuity Trust. By self as trustee for my benefit and the benefit of my children under the Frances Nordstrom Trust. By self as trustee for my benefit and the benefit of my children under the 1976 Bruce A. Nordstrom Trust. By self as co-trustee for the benefit of my sister, Anne G. Gittinger, with respect to 5,501,520 shares in the Everett Nordstrom Trust. The amount shown does not include my nominal interest in 1,049,608 shares held in trusts for the benefit of John Hopen and Susan Dunn, my nephew and niece, respectively, and for which I am a co-trustee. I am a contingent remainderman with respect to each of these three trusts, but disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities held within these trusts. This report shall not be deemed an admission that I am the beneficial owner of the securities held within the trusts for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. Duane E. Adams, Attorney-in-Fact for Bruce A. Nordstrom 2008-12-23