OBITUARY
Mary "Jeanette" (MacLennan) Ludeman
July 6, 1938 – February 12, 2021
Always in our hearts.
Born: July 6, 1938 in Casper, WY to Alexander MacIntosh MacLennan and Christina MacLennan
Died: February 12, 2021 in Aurora, CO (age 82)
1st Marriage: June 21, 1958 to John Edward Fisher, Jr. in Casper, WY
Two children: Lester John (Fisher) Ludeman, 1959 and Christina Mae (Fisher) Ludeman, 1961
Widowed: July 7, 1966
2nd Marriage: December 16, 1967 to Frank Lewis Ludeman in Casper, WY
Widowed: January 31, 2007
Preceded in Death by her parents, first husband John Fisher, second husband Frank Ludeman, brother Murdo MacLennan.
Survived by son Les Ludeman of Aurora, CO, daughter Chris Ludeman of Littleton, CO, step-daughter Jana (Charlie) Pniewski of Roseville, MI, step-son John (Debbie) Ludeman of Leesburg, VA; grandchildren Shaunda (Jordan) Hussung, Lexie Ludeman, Aaron and Andrew Tafelski, Charlee and Bailey Pniewski, Stephanie (Mike) Vargas and Dustin (Jason) Ludeman; great-grandchildren Jayden and Isabelle Tandy, Christian and Alexandria Hussung, Benjamin and Elliott Vargas; sister Ann (MacLennan) Bever of Cheyenne, WY; numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.
Jeanette was born in Casper July 6, 1938; she was the third of brother Murdo MacLennan and sister Catherine “Ann” (MacLennan) Bever. Their parents immigrated to Wyoming from Scotland in the 1920’s. She graduated from N.C.H.S. in 1956. She attended Casper College and later Arapahoe Community College.
Jeanette married John E. Fisher, Jr., June 21, 1958 and had son Les in 1959 and daughter Chris in 1961. John passed away in 1966.
Jeanette found love a second time, marrying Frank L. Ludeman December 16, 1967. She was a wonderful step-mother to Frank’s children, John and Jana. She always looked forward to their visits and made sure they had as much fun time as possible.
Jeanette and her family moved to Littleton, CO in 1975. She worked for Johns Manville from 1977 through 1986 where she was awarded the Most Innovative Idea Award and joined the American Compensation Association. Jeanette held several jobs over her lifetime, but was most proud of partnering with husband Frank to publish the Mining Business Digest for several years.
Hobbies included writing poetry, oil painting, silk flower arranging, interior decoration, cooking, dancing, slot machines, adult coloring books, reading, traveling, and planning family gatherings. Jeanette also loved to ski, play tennis, go camping and fly fishing. She and Frank explored a lot of back country in Colorado. They also had wonderful trips to Hawaii where they went swimming in the ocean and snorkeled with the sea turtles. She loved to sing; even when the words would not come, she could still hum and whistle her favorite tunes. Her favorite movie was Monsters, Inc. She was a voracious reader of mystery, crime and romance novels; her real-life romance with Frank far exceeded any storybooks. She loved the hummingbirds outside her house, and the deer that roamed in her backyard.
Her family and her friends meant the world to her. She never forgot anybody’s birthday, even when her mind was ravaged by disease.
When Jeanette found out she had Parkinson’s Disease 15 years ago, she sought every reasonable medication and treatment to maintain a good quality of life. When it became clear that was no longer possible, her family enlisted the care of Berkley Hospice to provide her with palliative care and a brief window of relatively pain-free time. Her body had become a prison cell. She is finally free, finally able to dance with Frank again, finally able to sleep peacefully. Jeanette was always hopeful for a treatment and a cure for Parkinson’s Disease. Every year without fail she donated money to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. We ask that you do the same to honor her fight against this horrific disease. In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014.
Services
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Visitation
Friday, February 19, 2021
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Visitation
Saturday, February 20, 2021
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Celebration of Life
Saturday, February 20, 2021
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Graveside Service
Saturday, February 20, 2021
Memories
Mary "Jeanette" (MacLennan) Ludeman
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ADD A MEMORYEugene Morton
February 21, 2021
Even though I didn't know Jeanette personally, I was best friends with her brother Murdo who graduated from NCHS in 1947 with me and attended Casper College at the same time as I did. I hope this note can get to Ann, to tell her that I am deeply saddened to see that Murdo has passed away, as well as Jeanette.
Howard and Myra Urband
February 21, 2021
Our memories of the Ludemans are many. Jeanette was a huge part of this. Lots of fun and laughter, potlucks and conversation.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Howard and Myra Urband
Lorraine Carruth
February 20, 2021
Such a loving, caring and funny woman!
Jeannette loved her family and once you entered her home, she treated you as such.
So cute watching her and Frank looking at each other from across the table, as if they just met. Beautiful couple!
Always good visits and laughs, where Jeannette would say something unexpected.
Heaven is blessed, while Jeannette and Frank continue new adventures, together.
God Bless,
Lorraine
John Ludeman
February 19, 2021
My fondest memories are the family camping/fishing trips we went on every summer. Jeanette taught me as much as my dad about fishing and having an appreciation for the great outdoors. To this day, the landscapes I witnessed with Dad and Jeanette are burned into my memory, and I never would have grown to appreciate those sights without them.
Wherever they are today, I hope they are together. Dad and Jeanette adored each other, and there is no more fitting end to their lives than to know they are together again. I love you and miss you both.
Les Ludeman
February 18, 2021
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Jana Pniewski
February 17, 2021
Jeanette has been my mother since I was 5 years old. When she and my Dad, Frank, got married I gained a sister and brother and another Mom. At the time I was very confused and scared but she always made me feel welcome and included in my Dad's new life. Of course there were hard times too, but we all got through them together. When Dad died in 2007 I wasn't sure if there would be a place for me anymore, but I made a promise to my Dad that I would take care of her and so we continued on. She has always been there for me and I hope she always felt my love for her. She has been a very important and influential person in my life. I love and miss you Jeanette!
Chris Ludeman
February 15, 2021
The family wishes to thank everyone who helped mom through her final days, including the staff of Berkley Hospice (especially Jennifer, Mike and Pete). Her caregiver Tracy became a very close friend over the past few months, and her nighttime caregivers were all very kind. Thank you!
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May 2015 - 77 years old
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Jeanette at Two
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Jeanette at Three
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Jeanette at Five
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Jeanette portrayed this image onstage in a 3rd grade show
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Freshman
1953
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High School Graduation - 1956
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Formal Dance
1956
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Jeanette
1957
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Jeanette was a beautiful teenager!
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John and Jeanette
Easter 1958
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Wedding Announcement
Jeanette and John
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Jeanette and John
Wedding Day
June 21, 1958
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1958
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Mama
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Jeanette and Christie
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Fisher Family Picture - Christmas 1961
Christie, Jeanette, John and Lester
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Jeanette, John Lester and Christie
Easter Sunday 1963
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Christmas 1964 - John Fisher and Jeanette
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Daddy John and his children -
Christie and Lester
1964
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Christmas in New Jersey - 1965
John, Jeanette, Lester and Christie
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Vacation trip to Jackson, Wy
June 1965
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Frank and Jeanette on their
wedding day
December 16, 1967
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1967
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1968
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Extended family - 1968
John, Chris, Les and Jana
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Mom shredding pow
1968
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Extended family - Christmas 1969
John, Les, Jana and Chris
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Frank and Jeanette
Christmas 1969
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Frank and Jeanette - 1970
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Frank and Jeanette - 1972
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Frank and Jeanette - 1974
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Jeanette, Les, Chris and Frank
1976
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Jeanette and Jana
On Horseback at Bar Lazy J Ranch
1976
Dad and Jeanette always planned such wonderful adventures when I would come to visit. This was one of those that I will always remember.
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Chris and Les - 1978
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Les and Jeanette - 1978
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Jana's Graduation
June 1980
Jeanette, Jana, Frank
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Les and Chris - 1980
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Chris, Jeanette, Jana
1984
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Jeanette - August 1985
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Les, Mary with Shaunda on lap, Jeanette, Frank, Debbie with Stephanie on lap, John, Chris and Sam (our dog) in front
Christmas 1987
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Four Generations - July 1987
Jeanette, Grandma Mac, Shaunda and Les
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Jeanette with son Les Ludeman.
2015
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Christmas - 1989
Debbie, Chris, Frank, Jeanette, Mary, Jana, John with Stephanie, Les with Shaunda
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Family Picture - 2001
Mary, Les, Shaunda and Lexi
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Christmas 2000
Shaunda, Mary, Les and Lexi
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Les' Family
Shaunda, Mary, Les and Lexi - 1997
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Jeanette and Chris - 1994
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Christmas 2000
Chris with nieces Shaunda & Lexi
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Jeanette - July 1997
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Frank - July 1997
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Jeanette and Frank
Hawaii
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Jeanette - 1990
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Frank - 1990
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Jeanette with daughter Jana
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Ann (MacLennan) Bever,
Murdo MacLennan,
Jeanette (MacLennan) Ludeman
Black Hawk - August 26, 2011
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Murdo & Jeanette
2016 in Thornton, Colorado
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True Everlasting Love
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Church Directory Photo
Jeanette Ludeman
August 1, 2007
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Jeanette with new great-grandbaby Alexandria.
2018
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March 9, 2009
Age - 71
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Jeanette and sister Ann Bever.
2018
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A picnic and fishing trip in the Colorado mountains.
2018
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Family celebrating brother Murdo's birthday.
2018
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Jeanette with granddaughter Shaunda and her great-grandchildren Jayden, Isabelle, Christian and Alexandria.
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Jeanette with big brother
Murdo MacLennan.
2018
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Jeanette with Granddaughter Shaunda and 4 great-grandchildren.
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Jeanette enjoyed decorating at Christmas time.
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Jeanette's beautiful Christmas sweater!
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Jeanette, let's go shopping!
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Grandma and Grand-daughter Lexie
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Jeanette preparing for a family gathering.
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Siblings - 2013
Jeanette, Murdo, Ann
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Jeanette loved baking Christmas cookies.
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Exquisite homemade Christmas cookies, an annual tradition
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Jeanette in her beautiful Christmas sweater
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Jeanette celebrating her birthday!
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Jeanette and Jana
June 2012
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Jeanette visiting her husband Frank Ludeman's grave.
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Charlee Pniewski, Grandma Jeanette, Jana
November 2015
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Jeanette and Grand-daughter Shaunda
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Great-Grandchildren Jayden and Isabelle, Grandma and Grand-daughter Shaunda
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Grandma and Christian
2016
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Jeanette and daughter Chris Ludeman taking a selfie!
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The first hummingbird of the year just outside Jeanette's window. She loved to feed them and watch them flit around.
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Jeanette received a wonderful gift basket from her granddaughter Shaunda.
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Sisters
Jeanette and Ann
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Jeanette all dolled up for the day!
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Jeanette with big brother Murdo on his 90th birthday.
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Jeanette in her Valentine's sweater with hearts.
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Grandma and Grand-daughter Lexie
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Granddaughter Lexie
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Jeanette loved red roses best!
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2019
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Grandma Mac
April 1999
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Jeanette's Parents
Christina MacLennan and Alexander MacLennan
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Alexander MacIntosh MacLennan (Father)
Born January 9, 1892 - Died October 1, 1955
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Christina MacDonald (Mother)
Born April 8, 1904 - Died January 13, 2000
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May 2015 - 77 years old
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Jeanette at Two
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Jeanette at Three
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Jeanette at Five
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Jeanette portrayed this image onstage in a 3rd grade show
FROM THE FAMILY
Freshman
1953
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High School Graduation - 1956
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Formal Dance
1956
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Jeanette
1957
FROM THE FAMILY
Jeanette was a beautiful teenager!
FROM THE FAMILY
John and Jeanette
Easter 1958
FROM THE FAMILY
Wedding Announcement
Jeanette and John
FROM THE FAMILY
Jeanette and John
Wedding Day
June 21, 1958
FROM THE FAMILY
1958
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Mama
FROM THE FAMILY
Jeanette and Christie
FROM THE FAMILY
Fisher Family Picture - Christmas 1961
Christie, Jeanette, John and Lester
FROM THE FAMILY
Jeanette, John Lester and Christie
Easter Sunday 1963
FROM THE FAMILY
Christmas 1964 - John Fisher and Jeanette
FROM THE FAMILY
Daddy John and his children -
Christie and Lester
1964
FROM THE FAMILY
Christmas in New Jersey - 1965
John, Jeanette, Lester and Christie
FROM THE FAMILY
Vacation trip to Jackson, Wy
June 1965
FROM THE FAMILY
Frank and Jeanette on their
wedding day
December 16, 1967
FROM THE FAMILY
1967
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1968
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Extended family - 1968
John, Chris, Les and Jana
FROM THE FAMILY
Mom shredding pow
1968
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Extended family - Christmas 1969
John, Les, Jana and Chris
FROM THE FAMILY
Frank and Jeanette
Christmas 1969
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Frank and Jeanette - 1970
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Frank and Jeanette - 1972
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Frank and Jeanette - 1974
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Jeanette, Les, Chris and Frank
1976
FROM THE FAMILY
Jeanette and Jana
On Horseback at Bar Lazy J Ranch
1976
Dad and Jeanette always planned such wonderful adventures when I would come to visit. This was one of those that I will always remember.
FROM THE FAMILY
Chris and Les - 1978
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Les and Jeanette - 1978
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Jana's Graduation
June 1980
Jeanette, Jana, Frank
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Les and Chris - 1980
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Chris, Jeanette, Jana
1984
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Jeanette - August 1985
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Les, Mary with Shaunda on lap, Jeanette, Frank, Debbie with Stephanie on lap, John, Chris and Sam (our dog) in front
Christmas 1987
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Four Generations - July 1987
Jeanette, Grandma Mac, Shaunda and Les
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Jeanette with son Les Ludeman.
2015
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Christmas - 1989
Debbie, Chris, Frank, Jeanette, Mary, Jana, John with Stephanie, Les with Shaunda
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Family Picture - 2001
Mary, Les, Shaunda and Lexi
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Christmas 2000
Shaunda, Mary, Les and Lexi
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Les' Family
Shaunda, Mary, Les and Lexi - 1997
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Jeanette and Chris - 1994
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Christmas 2000
Chris with nieces Shaunda & Lexi
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Jeanette - July 1997
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Frank - July 1997
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Jeanette and Frank
Hawaii
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Jeanette - 1990
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Frank - 1990
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Jeanette with daughter Jana
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Ann (MacLennan) Bever,
Murdo MacLennan,
Jeanette (MacLennan) Ludeman
Black Hawk - August 26, 2011
FROM THE FAMILY
Murdo & Jeanette
2016 in Thornton, Colorado
FROM THE FAMILY
True Everlasting Love
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Church Directory Photo
Jeanette Ludeman
August 1, 2007
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Jeanette with new great-grandbaby Alexandria.
2018
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March 9, 2009
Age - 71
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Jeanette and sister Ann Bever.
2018
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A picnic and fishing trip in the Colorado mountains.
2018
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Family celebrating brother Murdo's birthday.
2018
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Jeanette with granddaughter Shaunda and her great-grandchildren Jayden, Isabelle, Christian and Alexandria.
FROM THE FAMILY
Jeanette with big brother
Murdo MacLennan.
2018
FROM THE FAMILY
Jeanette with Granddaughter Shaunda and 4 great-grandchildren.
FROM THE FAMILY
Jeanette enjoyed decorating at Christmas time.
FROM THE FAMILY
Jeanette's beautiful Christmas sweater!
FROM THE FAMILY
Jeanette, let's go shopping!
FROM THE FAMILY
Grandma and Grand-daughter Lexie
FROM THE FAMILY
Jeanette preparing for a family gathering.
FROM THE FAMILY
Siblings - 2013
Jeanette, Murdo, Ann
FROM THE FAMILY
Jeanette loved baking Christmas cookies.
FROM THE FAMILY
Exquisite homemade Christmas cookies, an annual tradition
FROM THE FAMILY
Jeanette in her beautiful Christmas sweater
FROM THE FAMILY
Jeanette celebrating her birthday!
FROM THE FAMILY
Jeanette and Jana
June 2012
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Jeanette visiting her husband Frank Ludeman's grave.
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Charlee Pniewski, Grandma Jeanette, Jana
November 2015
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Jeanette and Grand-daughter Shaunda
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Great-Grandchildren Jayden and Isabelle, Grandma and Grand-daughter Shaunda
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Grandma and Christian
2016
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Jeanette and daughter Chris Ludeman taking a selfie!
FROM THE FAMILY
The first hummingbird of the year just outside Jeanette's window. She loved to feed them and watch them flit around.
FROM THE FAMILY
Jeanette received a wonderful gift basket from her granddaughter Shaunda.
FROM THE FAMILY
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Sisters
Jeanette and Ann
FROM THE FAMILY
Jeanette all dolled up for the day!
FROM THE FAMILY
Jeanette with big brother Murdo on his 90th birthday.
FROM THE FAMILY
Jeanette in her Valentine's sweater with hearts.
FROM THE FAMILY
Grandma and Grand-daughter Lexie
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Granddaughter Lexie
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Jeanette loved red roses best!
FROM THE FAMILY
2019
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Grandma Mac
April 1999
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Jeanette's Parents
Christina MacLennan and Alexander MacLennan
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Alexander MacIntosh MacLennan (Father)
Born January 9, 1892 - Died October 1, 1955
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Christina MacDonald (Mother)
Born April 8, 1904 - Died January 13, 2000