B. Jean Cree
October 28, 1946 - April 10, 2018
Obituary
MADISON-B. Jean Cree, age 71, of Madison, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Jean was born on Oct. 28, 1946, in Beatrice, Neb., the daughter of Robert and Virginia Field. She married Theodore “Ted” Cree on Aug. 3, 1974, in Riverside, Calif. Jean was employed as a teacher for 35 years, spending 21 of them at Franklin Elementary in Madison. As a founding member of Grace Evangelical Church she was deeply involved in the music program. A gifted musician, Jean was a church pianist and accompanist for over 50 years. She also enjoyed accompanying musical events at local schools and produced children’s musicals each year in her own classroom. Jean also loved being “Nana” to her grandchildren, gardening, and road trips to warmer locales. Her family describes her as uncompromisingly unique, elegant, generous of heart, and constant of faith. Jean is survived by her husband, Ted Cree of Madison; daughter, Elisa (Brian) DeGroot of Appleton; son, Jason (Joanna) Cree, and grandchildren, Evelyn and Alexander Cree, all of Cross Plains; sisters, Peggy (Mike) Dougan of Diamond Bar, Calif. and Kathy Field of Chanhassen, Minn.; as well as a brother-in-law, sister-in-law, and nieces and nephews. A service will be held at GRACE EVANGELICAL CHURCH, 6925 E. Buckeye Rd, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 20, 2018, with Pastor Paul Hurst officiating. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Flower arrangements will be provided by Blooms in Verona. Memorials may be made in Jean’s name to Grace Evangelical Church.
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William Ziegler
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Jean Cree was a friend whom I will cherish forever. I cannot imagine coming to Madison and not seeing her. Her dedication to her God, her family and to her musical ministry were indescribable. Heaven now has Jean and Jetty. We will miss you--
Bill Ziegler
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Victoria Dunn
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We grieve the loss of this amazing & beautiful woman--a true friend and precious child of our Lord Jesus Christ. We continue to pray for comfort for Jean's dear family. "Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of His saints."
Kerry & Vicky Dunn, Florida
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Barb Lomasney
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Remembering Jean and her infectious smile and kind heart. Heaven’s gain is our loss. Praying for peace and comfort for Ted and their family.
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Maureen Early-Ruzicka
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Jean and I shared what we both loved so much, teaching kids. Some of my fondest memories of teaching involve Jean and the trials, tribulations and joys of that phase of our lives. She was such a wonderful partner. It's hard for me to imagine that she's no longer on this earth. May she rest in peace.
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Roseann Murphy
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I worked with Jean in her early years as an educator while at Lapham Elementary. Jean was a warm, caring, nurturing and talented person and teacher. She was the kind of teacher that everyone wanted to have their child placed because they all knew that she would tenderly move them along emotionally, socially and academically. Jean, I wish you and your family peace and loving memories until you are joined again for eternal happiness. Sincerely, Roseann Murphy
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Nicole Schiesser
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I was very fortunate to have Mrs. Cree as my 1st and 2nd grade teacher at Franklin. 24 years later, I still remember her warm, caring, and generous demeanor. I can still remember some of the fun games she taught and how inviting her classroom was. She was a wonderful person and teacher through and through. She will be missed but never forgotten.
Nicole Schiesser