Jean was born on August 16, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Anthony and Mary (Hudson) Soyka.
Jean graduated from Pius XI Catholic High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1967. She then attended Mount Mary University, where she earned a BA degree in Interior Design in 1979.
Jean married Glen Golomski on October 20, 1979, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is the proud mother of Mark (Lucinda) Golomski of Cynthiana, Kentucky; Ami (Damion) Verhalen of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin; Phillip Golomski of Salem, Oregon; Paul (Ashley) Golomski of Hartland, Wisconsin; and John (Nicole) Golomski of Salem, Oregon.
Jean was blessed with six grandchildren: Kira Verhalen, Ava Golomski, Benjamin Golomski, Corrina Golomski, Olivia Golomski, and Annina Golomski.
She is survived by her husband, Glen Golomski; her siblings, Susan (Frank) Hardesty of Arlington, Virginia, and Michael (Adele) Soyka of Greendale, Wisconsin; and her brother-in-law, Gary Golomski of Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Mary Soyka; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Frank and Elenore Golomski; and her sister-in-law, Susan Soyka.
Jean worked as an interior designer at JC Licht in Shorewood, Wisconsin, for many years before moving to Salem, Oregon, with her husband, Glen, in 2004.
Jean was a devoted member of the Catholic Church whose faith guided her throughout her life. She dedicated herself to raising her children and grandchildren and was known by all as a selfless, loving, and gentle person. An exceptional cook, she took great joy in preparing meals that brought family and friends together. Jean went to extraordinary lengths to provide her children with a loving and nurturing home, spending much of her life caring for the needs and well-being of others. She was unwavering in her support of her family and always prioritized gathering loved ones together throughout the year for holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries. Her deep love for children and family was rooted in her enduring faith in God and Jesus Christ.
Jean was a talented artist and interior designer who passed her creativity skills on to many of her children. She had a remarkable eye for design and a gift for transforming any space into one that felt warm, welcoming, and inviting. She had a special affection for animals, particularly dogs, and was fortunate to share her life with many beloved pets over the years.
Jean was cared for after her diagnosis by her loving husband Glen for over a decade and later the Windsong at Eola Hills Memory Care facility in Salem, Oregon.
Visitation will be held at Howell, Edwards, Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors, 1350 Commercial Street SE, Salem, OR 973024205, US, on October 14, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Mass will take place at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 721 Chemeketa St NE, Salem, OR 97301, US, on October 15, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Father Jeff Meeuwsen will be officiating.
A Committal Service will be held at Wisner Cemetery, 41013 Kingston Jordan Rd, Scio, OR 97374 on October 15, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
Memorial donations in Jean’s memory may be directed to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Salem, Oregon or to the Alzheimer’s Association.
