Dear Elshtains, I was a student boarder at your home in the early 1980's.  Little did I understand Jean's scholarship at the time, but I understood the loving family environment I felt a part of.  Thank you for that experience.  Please add me to the long list of people positively influenced by Jean.  With sympathy,  Tom Dundon (San Marcos, TX)

Though my interactions with Aunt Jean were limited, she never ceased to amaze and inspire me. She exemplified what a real life Woman of the Year might look like; caring mother, grandmother and aunt and a driven (and very much respected) career woman. I imagine you've already struck up a great conversation with God. Rest in peace Aunt Jean, you've earned it! 

To all my extended family, you are in my thoughts.

Errol and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Much love.

A great loss to her family and those she guided in exploration of questions facing humanity, and, in particular for me, for her integrity in addressing issues of justice, in war and in peace.

Dear Eric, Errol, Heidi, Jenny, and Sheri--

I'm thinking of you and sending hearty, mighty condolences. Jean was always incredibly kind to me, and I am grateful for the time I spent with her, as a part of your amazing family. In her honor, here's one of her favorites:

The Bustle in a House
The Morning after Death
Is solemnest of industries
Enacted opon Earth –

The Sweeping up the Heart
And putting Love away
We shall not want to use again
Until Eternity –

And surely Jean makes even Eternity richer.
Much Love, 
Christine

Heidi and family, I am so sorry over the loss of your mom, Jean. Thoughts and prayers of love & encouragement for you all in the upcoming days.
Susan Bell (Vanderbilt University)

Errol & Family,  I am so very sorry for your loss!  I am praying that God will ease your pain and that you can be so proud of all the precious times you have had with your wife/ mother.  I never met her but have seen all of the many wonderful things she has done for others. I pray you will find peace and comfort in this difficult time.

Errol and family, I am keeping you in my thoughts as you and your family go through this difficult time.  I never met Jean, but she sounded like a really neat person and I am so sorry for your loss.  

Betty Davis Chester (Mt. Juliet, TN)

My sympathy to you Jenny & Steve, and the entire family on your loss.

Errol, Heidi, Marty and all the family.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Jean.  We are privileged to have known her.  She had a brilliant mind and a warm heart.  
Tom and Charlotte McAnally (Nashville)

Errol my heart goes out to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.  I never got to meet your wife but from what I know of you and what I am reading I know she was a remarkable and dynamic person whose handprint on the world will be remembered.

Errol,

I am so very sorry to hear about Jean. You and your family deep in my thoughts and prayers. What a truly amazing person Jean was, sharing so much with everyone throughout her life. I hope, in time, the memories you have offer much comfort. A hug to you along with my most sincere sympathy.

Errol and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.  I know that your hearts are broken, but I pray for your comfort, peace and healing.  I never met Jean, but know what a special lady she was because of how you spoke of her.  You will remain in my thoughts.

Thank you, Jean, for all you have done.  I knew you through the Science of Virtues project.  You were an inspiration.

Dearest Family,

Please know we are holding you all in our hearts -- below are some quotes we turn to during times of loss in case they might bring you some comfort.  Jean will be dearly missed -- We always knew how much she loved us, and we still feel her presence through this love for her family -- and so this love shall remain, now and always.

We love you,
Shana, Brian, Evan, Maya, Ryan

"Say not in grief 'she is no more', but live in thankfulness that she was."
-Hebrew proverb

I give you this one thought to keep -
I am with you still - I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the sweet uplifting rush,
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone -
I am with you still in each new dawn.
-Native American Prayer

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Jean Bethke Elshtain

6 janvier 1941 – 11 août 2013

Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral Home

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