Jean Marie Ceru passed away on Tuesday, August 6th, 2019, at the age of 73 in Chandler, Arizona. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 30, 1946, and lived in the Detroit suburbs until 2003 when she and her husband Joseph retired to Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Helen Forte, also from Michigan.
She was the beloved wife of Joseph Ceru for more than 51 years and loving mother of daughter Cynthia (Mark) Lancaster and son Scott (Andrea) Ceru. Caring grandmother of 5; Ryan and Evan Lancaster and Sophia, Isabella and Gabriella Ceru. She absolutely loved her time as “Grandma Jeanie”.
Jean graduated from the University of Detroit with a BA in Education. She taught grades 3 – 6 and substitute taught as well. Her biggest role, and the one her family was the most grateful for, was Wife-Mother-Grandmother. Jean dedicated her life to her family and was the happiest when she was with them.
Jean was generous with her time and talents. She displayed her generosity in many ways; as a talented artist she was very patient as she spent extra time with her grandchildren creating crafts. Every gift she gave had a special touch showing her thoughtfulness. She was a Eucharist minister and visited nursing homes to offer Holy Communion and friendship to those who could not attend services. Jean and her husband Joe took their family on many vacations to destinations such as California, a Disney Cruise, Northern Michigan, and the Caribbean. Jean always wanted to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves.
A memorial service will be held at 11am Tuesday, August 13th, at St. Andrew the Apostle Church (3450 W. Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ) with a Luncheon immediately following at Oakwood Banquet Hall (24218 S. Oakwood Blvd, Sun Lakes).
Jean was the recipient of a kidney donation in 2012. This very generous gift allowed her to enjoy more time with her family, to travel, and to create her artwork and crafts. It was a blessing that we will never forget.
To support others in need of an organ transplant, in lieu of flowers donations can be made to Children’s Organ Transplant Association www.Cota.org. COTA helps children and young adults who need a life-saving transplant by providing fundraising assistance and family support.
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