Jeanet was born December 17, 1932 in Fort Worth, Texas to William “Bill” and Berta Lee Christian. She was proud to be a fourth generation Texan. She graduated from Poly High School in 1950 and studied accounting at TCJC. In 1997 she retired from Bell Helicopter Textron after a 31-year career. After she retired, she traveled the world, making many trips to Europe, Hawaii, and Bermuda. Having a love of theatre and music, she volunteered at the Bass Theatre for many years. With courage and generosity, Jeanet successfully raised two children on her own.
She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Joslyn Denise Eldredge, her parents William E. and Berta Lee (Stone) Christian, and her beloved brother Donald R. Christian. She is survived by daughter Jamelyn Westan and her husband Rob Westan of Denver, Colorado; son Tracy Eldredge and his wife Catherine Eldredge of Lavon, Texas; and grandchildren Claudia Renee Eldredge and Keegan Wesley Eldredge; and numerous nephews and niece.
The visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 12th at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13th in Founders Chapel at White Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake, TX. Burial and reception to follow at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville.
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