Jean Violet Anderson

ANDERSON, Jean Violet (STARKE) On the evening of June 27th, 2014 in Kitchener, Ontario at the age of 79, Jean passed away quietly with her family by her side. Loving and devoted mother to Bill and his wife Carol of Oakville; proud Oma of Hayley; dear sister of George Starke and his wife Beryl; and cherished aunt of Peggy Smith and Pamela Bell. Predeceased by her parents Kurt Starke and Margaret Boldt.

Jean grew up in Kitchener, Ontario before marrying and moving to the east coast to live in the Halifax/Dartmouth area eventually returning to Kitchener as a single parent.

Jean spent many years working as a secretary at Wilfred Laurier University, originally in the Registrar’s Office, when it was still called Waterloo Lutheran University, and then in the School of Business and Economics until her retirement.

Jean was a long time member of Zion United Church on Weber Street in Kitchener.

The family is very appreciative of the all the support given over the years by the staff of The Westmount Long Term Care Residence in Kitchener, where Jean was one of the original residents to move in after the facility first opened.

Family and friends may call at Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, 519-745-9495 on Friday July 4 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 5 at 1 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with a reception to follow at the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre. Donations in Jean’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the St. Mary’s General Hospital Foundation or the Grand River Hospital Foundation through the Funeral Home. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com