Jean Stanley
February 23, 1935 - June 13, 2008
Obituary
Stanley Jean L. MADISON Jean L. Stanley, age 73, passed away at home on Friday, June 13, 2008, from lung cancer. She was born Feb. 23, 1935 in Madison, the daughter of Lawrence "Orvel" and Henrietta Larson. Jean graduated from Bethany Lutheran High School in 1953. On June 20, 1953, she married James B. Stanley. Jean worked part time at the Emporium and then devoted her time to raising their five children. In addition to her husband James, she is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Lynn) of Madison, Timothy (Linda) of Monona, Sandra (Dale)of Necedah and Kari (Mark) of Madison; 11 grandchildren, Samantha, Lucas(Michelle), Kristina, Adam, Aaron, Alex, Austin, Renee (Brennan), Nicholas (Heidi), Chase and Kelly; six great-grandchildren, Karly, Kateri, Kyra, Hayley, Hayden and Holden; and her good friend and "adopted" daughter, Brenda (Chuck) Meyers who have played a special role in our family. Jean was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Brett. The family wishes to thank the Hospice staff, in particular Jenny and Rebecca for their ongoing care and support and to St. Thomas Aquinas for embracing our family during this difficult time. Jeans faith, family and friends were most important to her. She touched the lives of everyone she met with her love, sense of humor, generosity, contagious smile and passion for life. Throughout her life she has met and maintained friendships with many wonderful people, too numerous to list, who have cared and supported her. You all know who you are and our family will be forever grateful for your love and compassion. A Funeral Mass will be held at ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 602 Everglade Drive, Madison at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2008, with Monsignor Donn Heiar presiding. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at church. A private burial service will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Facility, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711 or to St. Thomas Aquinas. God has wrapped His loving arms around you and will hold you tight until we can all be together again.
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Scott Machin
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Kristina and the rest of the family. I'm sorry to hear about the tragic loss. My prayers and wishes will be with you.
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Shad Wenzlaff
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I first met Jean about 6 years ago - I worked at Marshall Field's and became aquainted with Jean there. She enjoyed having coffee during her trip shopping, and I enjoyed that opportunity to get to know someone from a different generation than my own. It was always the high point of my work there, to get spend an afternoon with Jean and helping her satisfy some holiday shopping needs, catching up on what everyone in her family was up to, hearing about how the stored and shopping had changed, and so on. I left Marshall Field's to start a piano studio, and Jean accepted my invitation to come to my open house to kick off my new venture. I will always cherish the opportunity she gave me - I played a Chopin Nocturne for Jean at my open house and she encouraged me a great deal at a moment in my life when I was uncertain. I regret not having kept in closer contact with Jean because her friendship meant a lot to me. But I know that she had many, many loved ones that she kept close to her. I'm very sad to hear of the loss of such a wonderful person.