She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Engelhardt. Jean is survived by her daughter, Jana Engelhardt Peters; son, Russell Engelhardt and wife Kim; grandsons, Dylan Peters, Jacob Engelhardt, Charlie Peters and Reyn Engelhardt; and dear friends and caretakers of 16 years, Maxwell and Daisy Trevillian.
She was born January 14, 1933, in Perry Point, Maryland to Russell and Mary Frances Byrne. She was a loving wife to Robert and a great mother to her children. She devoted her time at home the first ten years with her children, supplemented by volunteer work with the Kate Coppock Guild, then pursued a career with Japhet School for 20 years. Jean loved to read, travel and was an excellent cook. She loved her animals.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 5310 Stahl Road.
