Jeanie B. Callis

Jeanie sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Boston MA at the age of five, along with her mother and siblings: Geroge, Thomas, Margaret, Ann, Ella and baby brother Walter.

Jeanie attended schools in Jamaica Plain. She was a graduate of the Academy Moderne School of Modeling run by the well known Ms Albert. There Jeanie earned the title of “Miss Moxie” for several years.

In September of 1947 she married Sidney B. Callis, MD. They lived in Touisset, MA until 1950 when they moved to Wellfleet. In 1952 they build their home on Griffin Island, where it reminded her of Scotland.

After marring Doc, she enjoyed raising horses, cocker spaniels and German shepherds. She was actively involved in the Heart Association as a volunteer for the annual fund drives including the March of Dimes. For many years she was the Girl Scout leader in Wellfleet and annually took her troops to Camp Greenough in Yarmouth for a week. She assisted the girls in attaining many different badges along with other volunteers in Wellfleet that gave their time.

Along with her husband she enjoyed salt water fishing and antique cars. She enjoyed life and interacting with people of many different backgrounds. She and her husband enjoyed traveling to Marathon Florida, where they spent time each winter. Jeanie and her daughter, Bonnie traveled via motor home, to various dog shows throughout the east coast.

Jeanie was an accomplished artist, studying with Jim Parr, Henry Henshe, and Ray Risk. Along with Elise Foley of Eastham, and Lora Bumps of North Truro she painted many scenes of Wellfleet, Truro and Eastham. She also did bird carvings for years along with her daughter.

Jeanie worked for years side by side with her husband in his medical offices in Brockton and Wellfleet.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Bonnie Callis, a nurse and former Wellfleet police officer; and her favorite miniature Schnauzer “Half Pint”.

Calling hours will be on Friday September 10 from 5to 7 at the Nickerson Funeral Home, 77 Eldredge Park Way, Orleans MA. A Graveside service will be held on Saturday 11am in Oakdale Cemetery, Wellfleet, MA.

In lieu of flowers donations in Jeanie’s memory may be made to the Wellfleet Fireman’s Association, Wellfleet Police Relief Association, Animal Rescue League of Brewster or any other non-profit organization of your choice.

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