Jean was born January 14, 1930, in San Antonio, Texas, the oldest daughter of Francis "Frank" and Margaret DeSalme. She lived in Raytown, MO and was a member of Peace Lutheran Church for nearly 60 years.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents and the love of her life, her husband, Zane Edward Fanning.
Left to cherish Jean's sweet memory: her children, Norma Maienschein, Carol Burton, and Paula Bellchamber; her brother, Jerry DeSalme and sister, Mary Tobaben; 4 grandchildren, Thomas Daniel, Megan, Margaret and Christine; one great grandchild, Zane and other loving family and friends.
Jean was retired from part-time work with the Raytown School District, and volunteered for over 20 years at St. Luke’s Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. She enjoyed traveling and camping, music and square dancing, gardening, genealogy research, and attending Church and many social activities in her community.