Imojean (Jean) Williams passed away at home on September 4, 2012 after a brave battle with cancer. Visitation will take place at Roseberry’s Funeral Home on Thursday, September 6, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and burial will be in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
Jean was born on January 15, 1927 in Leachville, Arkansas, the daughter of Sanford and Nellie Hyde. The family moved to Michigan when Jean was a child, and she was raised in Flint, graduating from Flint Central High School in 1945. She performed secretarial work at several businesses in Flint, including Mead Containers where she met the love of her life, Don Williams. They were married in 1968, and moved to Adams, Wisconsin when Don’s work led them here in 1972.
Shortly after moving to Adams, Jean began a career at Adams County (Moundview) Memorial Hospital where she worked for 25 years as the Administrative Assistant to the Hospital Administrator. She loved her job, and was very dedicated to the hospital, even after she retired, belonging to the Hospital Partners’ group.
Celebrated as the ‘matriarch’ of the family, Jean was the glue that held everyone together. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family, and she delighted in being with her husband, 4 children, 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She loved vacationing in Michigan on the beaches of Lake Huron, and she and Don went there every year. She loved to read, was a crossword puzzle enthusiast, and loved to beat everyone in a hot game of Yahtzee.
Jean will always be remembered as a warm and caring lady who loved people, and in turn they loved to spend time with her, gathering around her kitchen table for a cup of coffee and a good visit….one of her favorite sayings was “sit long, talk much, laugh often”. There is no way to express how much she is loved, and how she will be missed.
She leaves behind to treasure her memory her husband, Don Williams, children Robert (Leah) Williams, Deb Bassett, Barb (John) Dunnill; grandchildren Amanda (David) Wolf, Jesse Williams, Jaida Williams, Alissa (Jon) Whitaker, Bradley Dunnill, and Brianna Williams; great-grandchildren Talon LaDuke, Parker and Silas Whitaker, and Abby Williams; “adopted” daughters Jocelyn Starling and Sandie Richmond; nephew Ron (Candy) Hyde.
Jean was preceded in death by her son Gary Bassett, mother Nellie Slavik, father Sanford Hyde, step-father Chester Slavik, brothers Wallace Hyde and Leonard Slavik.
Thanks for your interest Roddy.We’ll be in your area on Saturday, Sept. 11. We’ll be set up at the Pirates Cove Marina in Stuart from 9am to 4pm on Saturday.We’d love for you to come by and go for a ride.
Don and Family, I am sorry for your loss. Jean was a wonderful lady. She was kind and compassionate, and always willing to help anyone that she could. She took me under her wing when I started at the hospital years ago, and I will never forget her kindness. She will be missed.
Don and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Jeans passing. I will always remember the times you both would come to Lynn’s Hallmark and pick out cards for your family and friends. What an incredible loss to you and this community. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your family.
Don & family, my sincere sympathy on your loss. Jean was a fine lady and good mentor in the job we both held at the hospital. She will be missed by many. God bless
My heartfelt sympathy to Jean’s entire family..She indeed was a friend to all..In the years that I worked at
the Clinic, and my short stint at the hospital, Jean was more than a friend..We shared our usual day to day woes and good time, for indeed she was with us, in both, a shoulder to hear us whine or cry at no special
appointed time, and to share a laugh or two..Rest in peace Dear Heart.
Don,
You both were great neighbors to us growing up (and bought plenty of girl scout cookies from me!) and you were good friends to my dad. I’m very sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. You’ll be kept close in thought and prayer.
My sincerest sympathies- Jean was a wonderful person, a great friend and role model. I so enjoyed working with her all those years at the hospital.
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved wife and mother. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Don & Family We extend our deepest heartfelt synpathy to you. Jean made a great, everlasting impression on everyone who met her. She was always so thoughtful and friendly. God Bless and comfort you and your family
Don and family, our prayers are with you durring this time of passing.
Don–I loved Jean. It was hard not to. She was definitely a people person. I hope her wonderfulness got her to Heaven. I know you’ll miss her. One never knows how much until it happens. God bless and keep you.
May God, family and friends comfort you during this difficult time. I will always remember Jean, she was one very special lady. I enjoyed working with her. we had alot of good time. Don she loved you so much. hold each other and share Jeans memories.
Dear Don & family
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Jean was a great lady and will always remain in the memories of those who loved, respected and treasured her. I will never forget her kindness and her willingness to help me. She will be greatly missed!
Please know that you are very much in my thoughts at this time of sorrow.
Don and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss and I’m thinking of all of you during this difficult time. She is now at peace watching over all of you.
I will miss those “kitchen cabinet” meetings.
Don and Family,
You all have my deepest sympathy. Jean was a wonderful lady. I, among many others, will miss her very much, and have many wonderful memories of times spent with her.