Jean Lee Meidling, age 89, of Glen Mills, PA, formerly of Wilmington, DE, passed away on January 25, 2018 in Rose Court at Maris Grove.
She was born in Baltimore, MD and graduated from Clara Barton High School in Baltimore. She also had vocal training at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore. In addition to being a homemaker, Jean was also an administrative assistant to former Delaware Governor Russell W. Peterson and for Dr. Leo Benedetto, Optometrist.
Jean was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church serving on the Altar Guild, prayer shawl committee and as a member of the choir. She was a member of the 9-Hole Ladies’ Golf League at the DuPont Country Club and the Delaware Women’s Golf Association.
Jean was very active in various activities. She was a vocalist in stage productions and was an active parent in her children’s school in the PTA. Jean enjoyed the local garden club, golf at the DuPont Country Club, bridge groups, and was Uniform Chairperson for the LPGA Championship at the DuPont Country Club. While at Maris Grove, Jean participated in the blanket committee, puzzle group, and enjoyed poker group and the table shuffleboard group.
Jean was predeceased in 2008 by her husband of 61 years, Kenneth H. Meidling. She is survived by daughters, Donna Pollock (Doug) and Marsha Dombrowski (Dan); grandchildren, Marcy O’Neill-Davidson (Chris) and Brandon Dombrowski (Brandi); great-grandchildren, Aidan and Sydney O’Neill; step-grandsons, Andrew (Pam) and Benjamin (Angela) and step-great-grandchildren, Matthew, Caitlyn, Braiden and Delaney, and an abundance of very dear family and friends.
The family wishes to thank the exceptional staff at Maris Grove’s Rose Court and Willow Tree Hospice.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Concordia Lutheran Church, 3003 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810. Friends and family may visit prior to the service from noon to 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington, DE.
In lieu of flowers, contributions would be appreciated to Concordia Lutheran Church; Willow Tree Hospice, 616 E. Cypress Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348; or the Benevolence Fund of Maris Grove, 200 Maris Grove Way, Glen Mills, PA 19342.
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