Jean Marie DeSchane
On May 25, 2015 at the age of 79 Jean Marie DeSchane - wife, mother, grandmother, caregiver and friend - surrendered peacefully to Alzheimer’s. Jean was at home with her family, who remembered a life filled with love and happiness. We love you Jeanie, a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck!
Preceded in death by her parents, Chuck and Margie Bailey and her sister, Mary Baker. Survived by her husband Dick DeSchane (the love of her life), and her five children (in 7 years) Karen DeSchane, Diane Choiniere, Nancy DeSchane (Sather), Charles DeSchane and Sally DeSchane-LeMay. Her family also included 14 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and two sisters, Patsy Flanagan and Lois Zolnosky.
Born in Owatonna, MN, Jean’s life began in a quaint small town with loving parents and 3 sisters who share many years of great adventures. She met Dick in high school but only after she finished college did they reunite and marry. They started their family soon after their Boundary Water’s honeymoon. Married for 57 years, she and Dick eventually retired to WBL, MN and Naples, FL after spending many years living and traveling both here and abroad. She loved long walks on the beach, the warmth of the sun, music and dancing, traveling and shopping.
A special thank you to all of her caregivers who treated her like their own and for the support and prayers from those near and far. A memorial service will be held at St Mary of the Lake Church (4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110) on June 19 at 11am with visitation one hour prior. Memorials are preferred to Hospice HealthEast.
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