Jean Elizabeth Brittain

February 3, 1923 - February 11, 2022

Jean Elizabeth Brittain, 99 of Traverse City passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 11, 2022. Jean was born on February 3, 1923 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Herbert and Ethel (Jackson) Brewer. She married the late Robert E. Brittain on April 4, 1947 in Ann Arbor, Michigan and they lovingly raised four wonderful children. Jean worked as an executive secretary throughout various parts of her life. At one time she worked for the President of Adrian college, and this is where she met her husband Bob. She also worked for Rapid Center Treatment Center and then helped to run Bob’s landscaping business. Finally, from 1973-1978 she was executive secretary to Ed Petty of Ed Petty Real Estate. Jean was very active in church all thru her life and she especially enjoyed singing all the beautiful songs. In Traverse City, she was an active member of the Central United Methodist Church. She was also a member and ran the SERVV program that sells crafts for women in third world countries so they can make a living. For several years she was also the secretary of Church for Women United. In her spare time she enjoyed needle work, reading, puzzles and swimming at the Civic Center Pool regularly. Surviving Jean are her children, Arlene (Richard) Ladonski, Robert (Jean) Brittain, David (Jane) Brittain, Jeanette (Dallas) Lemcool, step-daughter Eileen Miller, grandchildren, Kathryn (Brent) Boes, Eric Brittain, Paul (Amber) Lemcool, Michael (Renee Spalding) Lemcool, Jenny Vanegas, great grandchildren, Ariana, Madeline, Eric, Max, Kristina, Brandon, Phil, Lucas and Connor. Jean is preceded in death by her parents, husband Bob, siblings, David, Margaret, John (Jean) Brewer, and her step-son in-law Glen Miller. A Memorial Service in Jeans honor will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at the Central United Methodist Church with Pastor Chris Lane officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to the church. Kindly share thoughts and memories with Jean’s family atwww.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.