June 29, 1924 - September 15, 2011 87, passed away on September 15, 2011. Jean was born on June 29, 1924, in Columbus, Ohio. Jean was the tenth of eleven kids and the last one living. Jean loved classical music and poetry. Her favorite poem was Renascence by Edna St. Vincent Millay; anyone fortunate enough to know Jean got to share this poem with her. Jean is survived by her son, Chas Budde; daughter Karla smith, Karla's partner Melinda Bowers, daughter Lisa Smith, granddaughters Keisha McNeese, Taelisha McHenry, Kat Hendrickson, Aja Walker; and grandson D.J. McHenry; four great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild; her beloved Pug, Biff, and her two cats Ziggy and Orbit. A celebration of Jean's life will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2011, at Hudson Gardens at 1 P.M. in the Rose Garden. Hudson Gardens is located at 6115 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. Jean has requested that people wear bright colors. Her favorite color was purple and she loved smiley faces, so please dress accordingly. There will be hot dogs and hamburgers served after the service, so please stay and help the family remember Jean. Jean's spirit and kindness touched everyone who crossed her path. The world has one less angel in it. Instead of flowers, Jean has requested that you help a homeless person, in remembrance of her.
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