Jean Asher Meckling

Jean Asher Meckling, age 91, passed away on January 23, 2020. Born in Lexington, Kentucky, she raised her children in Mansfield, Ohio and moved to Columbus in the 1980s. She is survived by her five children, Jeff, Steve, Sally, Peggy and Kelly, her dog, Jazzy, as well as grandchildren Rachel, Bethany, Taylor, Miles and Sydney and five great grandchildren, Alex, Cody, Hunter, Skyler and her faithful sidekick, Willow. Jean had a passion for art, music and politics as well as deep connections to her many friends and family members. A great bridge enthusiast, she continued to hone her skills with weekly games and bridge lessons. She was an avid gardener and painter as well as a ravenous reader, in recent years starting a cozy mystery book club at her beloved Upper Arlington Senior Center, where she also enjoyed her social and exercise groups. She truly made friends wherever she went. She read extensively about U.S. history and never backed down from a fiery debate about current affairs and politics. She was a pianist and singer for many years and instilled a love of music in all her children. She had friends around the world, having been a volunteer with the student exchange organization, Youth for Understanding. If it's true that the more connections you have, the longer your life, it's no wonder Jean lived a long and full-bodied life. The family will hold a celebration of her life from 2-5 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 9 at The Barn, 5451 Edward Farms Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221. Calling hours to visit with family are from 2-4 p.m. and a memorial service will take place from 4-5 p.m. Family and friends are invited to Mom and Kelly's home afterwards at 5214 Monticello Hall Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43221. In lieu of flowers, you're invited to support one of Mom's most longstanding charities, Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio or the Wexner Medical Center's Heart and Vascular Greatest Need Fund.