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Jean M. Liston, 96, passed away on Sept. 3, 2012, in San Francisco, Calif. In celebration of her life, a memorial service will be held at St. James Episcopal Church in San Francisco on Sept. 21, 2012.
Jean was born April 19, 1916, in Iowa Falls, Iowa, and grew up in Elmwood, Neb. She graduated with a B.A. degree from Mount St. Scholastica College in Atchison, Kan., in 1938.
Jean and her high school sweetheart, Jim Liston, were married in the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Evergreen in1939; they owned and operated Liston Lodge the 1940s and 1950s. The Liston family sold the lodge and moved to San Francisco in 1957. The lodge was subsequently remodeled several times and is currently the site of Cactus Jack's Saloon.
Jean led an active life in San Francisco and was a member of St. James Episcopal Church and several social and professional organizations. She retired at the age of 70 after working 30 years at Presbyterian Medical Center in San Francisco. Jean enjoyed traveling and music of all kinds, but was happiest when spending time with her family and friends.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jim, and sister Rosemary Spaun. She is survived by her daughters, Rebecca Liston Roach of Fort Worth, Texas, Ann Liston Zolezzi of San Rafael, Calif., Mary Jane Liston Wiscomb of Carson City, Nev., and Margaret Rose Liston Kennings of Martinez, Calif.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews and loving friends.
To view a photo tribute to Jean, visit www.neptunesanfrancisco.com.
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I am so sorry for your loss, loosing a loved one is never easy. Psalms 46:1 reminds us to rely on God because he is our refuge and can provide comfort and support to all when needed.
September 27, 2012
Rosie, Jane, Ann & Becky, I'm so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of your mom.
Linda (Jenkins) Shores
September 18, 2012
Becky, Anne, and Mary. So sorry to hear about your dear Mom. Les spoke lovingly of Jean. I knew Rosemary and Gene and enjoyed seeing them every Memorial Day at Evergreen Cemetery in Effingham. Contact me if you like. Les passed away 3/24/11 at 93. Such a wonderful man.
Lonnie Freeman
September 17, 2012
I didnt know Jean but I knew Rosemary and Gene Spahn. Les and I would meet them at Cemetery in Effingham Kansas every year to put flowers on your Grandparents and Great Grandparents graves. So sorry about your Mom, Les talked lovingly of her. He passed away Mar 24, 2011 at 93. I miss him greatly. Love to the McLenon& Roach family. Lonnie Freeman
Lonnie Freeman
September 17, 2012
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