Jean Muir
| Date of Interment or Death | 08/31/2011 |
|---|---|
| Location | Garden of the Christus |
| Block and Lot | 092C |
| Grave | 2 |
Obituary
Jean Muir
April 23, 1944 — February 25, 2011
Jean Marie Muir was born to Caroline (Henkenius) and Walter Muir on April 23, 1944, in Breckenridge Minnesota. She grew up on the family farm in Antelope Township, Richland County, ND and was educated at Antelope School, Wyndmere High School and the State School of Science in Wahpeton.
Jean was employed by the Defense Department Audit Agency in Minneapolis for over 30 years, eventually becoming the administrative staff supervisor. She retired in 1999.
Jean was a beloved sister, aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend. Her quick wit and sense of humor were only two of her endearing traits. She confronted her illness with courage, grace, humor and love.
Preceding Jean in death were her parents, grandparents, many aunts and uncles and several cousins.
She is survived by her sister, Ellen (Jim) Sturdevant, Wahpeton ND, nieces Susan Nagel (Tom), Fargo ND; Cathy Michels (Kevin), Moorhead MN.; Jane Koppang (Kevin), Wahpeton ND and nephews Brad Sturdevant (Nancy), Missoula, MT. and David Sturdevant, Ottertail Lake, MN. and great nieces and nephews, Tyler, Matt and Lindsay Nagel; Connor and Blake Koppang; Morgan and McKenna Michels, and Jimmy and Sam Sturdevant.
Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton, is in charge of arrangements.
Location
The Garden of the Christus is located in the Memorial Gardens, which comprises the northern half of the cemetery.