Jean C. Cline, 97, life long resident of Traverse City area and true model of the golden rule, passed away June 27, 2021.
She was born to the late Cecil and Sylvia (Weese) Weese on August 22, 1923, one of five children.
After a beautiful friendship was established, romance budded and Jean married the late Signey G. Cline on October 24, 1939. Together they had two children; Rose Ann Cline and Arthur Cline whom survive and miss her dearly as do her grandchildren; Chad Williams, Valerie Cook, Joshua (Amy) Cline and Erin (Dhel) Winfrey, as well as her great grandchildren Justin Cook, Sidney Cline, Charlie Cline and Paige Winfrey and sister Joanne Jenkins as well as many many nieces and nephews.
Jean enjoyed her time in Northern Michigan by tending to the family farm, gardening until her last breath and spending time with her little grand-doggie Wiggy. Jean was blessed with a large extended family and many wonderful friends. She would modestly state that one of her biggest accomplishments was her cake baking and decorating. For many years her accomplishment of this was enjoyed by many.
She also enjoyed the warmth of Arizona during the winters visiting her daughter and her trips to Alaska and Hawaii.
Jean is preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers; Jack, Jerry and Jasper, her nephew Johnie Newman, her niece Shelly Yetter, cousin William Griffiths and many special pets.
A celebration of life will take place on September 18, 2021 at 2pm at Jean's home with a reception to follow, which is Jean Cline style so please bring a dish to pass. All are encouraged to come with a special memory or story of Jean and her wonderful 97 years that she has blessed you. Out of respect for everyone's safety and health please wear a mask.
Jean and her family are being cared for by the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.