Jean MacNaughton Cole

August 26, 1926 – August 18, 2018

Jean passed away peacefully at the age of 91. She was predeceased by her dear husband Kenneth Cole; her parents Barclay and Elizabeth Muir; her father-in-law and mother-in-law Harry and Ursula Cole; her infant brother James; brother Gordon; sisters and brothers-in-law: Helen (Stewart) Read, Elsie (Bill Bobert), Marion (Roger) Normand, Gordon (Phyllis) Cole, Evelyn (Robert) Swainson, Alma (Stewart) Thompson and Fred Cole.

Jean will be lovingly remembered by her four children, eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, Valerie (Greg) Cole-Sebastian and their family, Erin Sebastian; Mark Sebastian; Shane Sebastian (Sheena Evert); Shaylee Sebastian (Tim Davies) and their children Hazel and Poppy. Garth (Kerry) Cole and their family, Michael (Harmony) and their children Austin, Alex and Brielle; Jenna (Tyson) Buhler and their children Abigail and Isla; Daniel (Anna) Cole. Daryl (Brenda) Cole and their family Jessica (Jude) Scott and their children Charlotte and Everett. Samantha Cole (Blaise Ariss) and their children Brodie and Jace. Donna (Gordon) Kent and their family Richard (Brooke Anderson) and Garrett (Jolene Tuchscherer). Jean is also survived by one very special sister-in-law Velma (Fred) Cole.

Jean was born and raised on the farm at Craven. She was the second of 6 children. She completed her elementary and secondary education in a two room school house in Craven and then went on to Normal School in Moose Jaw graduating with a teaching certificate in 1946. Jean taught for 8 years in one room schools in southern Saskatchewan – Weldon School north of Grenfell, Strathcarrol School north of Indian Head, at Ogema, Cabri and at William Grayson School in Moose Jaw. She had a passion and a gift for gently instructing and encouraging others as they learned.

In 1953, Jean met Kenneth Cole through relatives and in 1954, they were married. For the next 39 years they loved, cared for and respected each other. They were dedicated and hardworking farmers, who worked well together, enjoyed what they had and were always thankful.

Jean and Kenneth were blessed with four children, 11 wonderful grandchildren and 7 delightful great grandchildren. She cherished the time she spent with them. Most all of Jean’s energy was devoted to family. She worked tirelessly to provide a good and orderly home where everyone felt welcome.

Jean was involved in her community. She was a long term member of the farming district ladies group, the Baring Good Companions and a member of the Agricultural Society. Curling at Baring and in Grenfell added enjoyment to her winter months.

A celebration of life will be held in the Grenfell United Church on Friday, August 24, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

Her family is sincerely grateful for the excellent care she received at the Grenfell and District Pioneer Home. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, contributions can be made to the Saskatchewan Lung Association, 1231 8th St. E., Saskatoon, SK S7H 0S5.