Jean Rae Brindley

Jean Rae Brindley

January 06, 1941 - November 15, 2022

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OREGON - Jean Rae Brindley, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at home. She was born on Jan. 6, 1941, the daughter of John and Cleopha (Klubertanz) Baltzer. Jean graduated from Edgewood High School where she met the love of her life, William, on a blind date. The were married on Sept. 18, 1959, and recently celebrated 63 years together.  


When Jean’s three children were young, she was involved in Girl Scouts, 4H, as well as teaching Catechism at Holy Mother of Consolation for several years. She also worked part time as a teacher’s aid for the Oregon school system. When the children were older, she attended MATC, receiving a degree in medical lab technology and worked several years for local physicians. When the empty nest occurred, she and her husband moved to California where she attended Allan Hancock College receiving her RN degree. She worked several specialties in California before returning to Wisconsin where she worked at Dean Clinics until retirement. She then volunteered at the Oregon Senior Center, Holy Mother of Consolation, and Agrace HospiceCare until the death of her oldest son.


Jean is survived by her husband, William; daughter, Julie (David) Wood; son, Benjamin Brindley (Susy Brown); daughter-in-law, Linda Brindley; five grandsons, Brandon (Katie) Brindley, Kyle and Ryan Wood, Nikolas (Shawna Billings) Brindley, and Noah Brindley; sisters, Sandy (Jim Po) Harris, Darcy Little (Alan Tucker) and Suzanne (Chris) Sibole; brother, John (Bernadette) Baltzer; and brothers-in-law, John Brindley and Robert Fairbanks; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jeffrey; nephew, Zac Baltzer; and sisters-in-law, Katie Fairbanks and Bernadine Brindley.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CHURCH, 651 N. Main St., Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday.


Memorials may be made in Jean’s honor to Holy Mother of Consolation Church, Oregon Senior Center, or Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersofh.com.


Gunderson Oregon

Funeral & Cremation Care

1150 Park St.

(608) 835-3515

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Marlene Bergum
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Dear Bill and families. I was so saddened and shocked to see the nice picture and read the well done story of the life of Jeannie. I had recently brought out pictures from years past 😃 . As I looked at the formal 15x17 black and white portrait from your wedding 💒 I marveled at how young we all were; wondered where those years have gone; and as one of the bridesmaids recalled how that aisle in that beautiful church ⛪️ seemed to stretch forever 🥴🤔. As young married couples we would enjoy evenings of playing cards, board games and popcorn!! Another fun 🤩 memory is when Bills mom taught us “young brides “ how to process the frying chickens 🐓 they had raised. Taking the chickens from running about the farm to being ready to enjoy for Sunday Dinner was something quite new to the “city girls “ Jeannie and Mary H. They stuck it out through the process! 🥴 I pray that fond memories of time spent together during these 63+ years help you through this very sad time. Prayers of peace and comfort to you all. Marlene Bergum, and Robert too.
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SallyJo Peterson aka Sally Quamme
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Although I've lost track of Jean and Bill in the last years, I've never forgotten the friendship we shared when we lived in Brooklyn and in Oregon. Such great memories with the Jaycess/Jaycettes, HMC, and the skiing trips we took together. Jean was always up for fun. She was a dear friend. I pray that Bill and the rest of the family find comfort with their faith and each other. I hope that God pays special attention to them through their sorrow.
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Mary Meylor
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So sorry for your loss Bill and family, I have many good memories of the two of you in our Jaycee days. Sincerely, Mary Meylor

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