Mary Jean Deering
September 18, 1927 - March 23, 2014
Obituary
MONONA-Mary “Jean” Deering, age 86, of Monona, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Sept. 18, 1927, in Pasadena, Calif., the daughter of George and Genevieve Cook. She married Bob Deering on Sept. 3, 1949 in Madison. Jean was an accomplished artist who was an animal lover and enjoyed her garden. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Bob; sons, David (Gale) and Jim (Teresa); daughter, Chris (Butch) Olson; grandchildren, Sarah (Brandon) Deering-Cotillier, Lara (Andy) Kleinhienz, Eric Deering, Michael Deering, Eric (Becca) Colbert, and Angel Colbert; nine great-grandchildren; along with other nieces and nephews. Jean was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Norma Smith; and brother, George Cook. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2014, with the Rev. Bernt Tweit presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Visitation
Thu Mar 27, 2014 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Randy Deering
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Uncle Bob, I'm so sorry for the loss of the love of our life, but I am also happy that Aunt Jean is now in Heaven with HIM.
Your favorite counting team nephew
Randy
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Mrs. Richardson
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I am so sorry for the loss of your dearly beloved Ms. Jean Deering. The Bible calls death our enemy and it is but we can also gain comfort in knowing that our loved ones are not in any more pain. At 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 it states "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort..." May you continue to receive the comfort and support you need in this time of your grief.
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Eric Delzer
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Bob and family. My sincerest condolences on the loss of your dear wife and mother. I was continually touched with your care for Jean as you would travel to Waukesha and make sure that she was comfortable and taken care of. True and everlasting love. You know for sure that she is in a better place - one which we will all, through faith, are promised one day.
Eric Delzer
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Tim & Karen White
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To the Deering family, Tim & I were saddened to read in the paper today of your family's great loss of your very special Jean Deering. We are thinking of you and your family in this time of loss. Tim and I have suffered many losses, of Russ at much too early an age, ... Belva, and Karen's mother Betty, both at the age of 90, who spent their final days in the wonderful care of hospice, ... and we are still in awe of Karen's father Alfred who is doing fairly well at the age of 96 in Madison.
We are very sorry, and send our thoughts to your entire Family. Karen & Tim White
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Donn Olson
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Our prayers and our hearts go out to Bob, Chris, David, and Jim. May the peace of God be with them all.
-Love
Donn & Erin Olson