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Jean Aspen Obituary
Morristown
Jean L. Aspen, beloved wife of Richard W. Eastman departed our company on June 4, 2014 at Overlook Medical Center, Summit NJ. Jean was born in Erie PA (1943) and moved with her family to California in 1951. Jean attended school in Campbell CA and was a student at Berkely and U Utah, and received her Masters at FDU.
She moved to NJ in the early 70s and began her Bell System career with Bell Labs (later AT&T and BellCore). Jean continued her Finance career as VP Finance with the World Trade Centers Association's Virtual Presence International pioneering international videoconferencing to promote trade and youth outreach (including Northern Ireland Peace initiatives, UN AIDS conference). Later she brought her financial expertise to Medscape, the Morris Museum, Mayo Performing Arts Center, and St Peter's Episcopal Church. She belonged to a number of organizations including the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, AT&T Pioneers, Morris County Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Morris. Jean, with her husband, was a strong supporter of members of the US military families.
Jean is survived by her husband Richard, brother Jim Aspden, sister Carol Peddy, step-daughters Stacy Eastman & Jackie Pylate, step-son Richard Eastman III, loving nieces and nephews and family, and her 6 special grand children.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jean's memory may be made to: Brain Tumor Center of NJ (Overlook Medical Center), or St. Peter's Episcopal Church (Morristown NJ). Hours of visitation will be on Sunday, June 8, 2014 from 1:00PM - 4:00PM at Doyle Funeral Home, 106 Maple Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 (www.doylefh.com). A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 2:00PM at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 70 Maple Ave. Morristown, NJ.
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September 7, 2014
Teresa LeDonne
June 22, 2014
Dear Rich I'm so sorry to hear of Jean's passing, she was a wonderful person. Both Vince and i are thinking of you and your family. we wish we were able to pay our respects but we just found out.
Linda Doyle
June 10, 2014
Dear Rich, We are so sorry for your loss. Jean was a wonderful person and I will never forget her and her great smile. I loved working for her at her home in Morristown. Our prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Linda and Bob Doyle
June 10, 2014
My sincere condolence to the Aspen family for the loss of your beloved one. May the God of all comfort and peace strength you during this difficult time. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you. James 4:8
June 10, 2014
Rich, you know our thoughts are with you today and always. Jean was really such an amazing woman. She helped so many people and especially me. I will never forget her and all the times we had together. We didnt see each other often enough but she was never far from my mind and thoughts. I will miss her very much . . . . . Rest in Peace Jean - you are surely among the angels . . . .
joe benefetto
June 9, 2014
Richard so glad the two of you ended up together. She was a wonderful woman. Im happy she had a great man like you in her life especially in her last days. I will miss her rich just as you will. My prayers are with you. Love joe benedetto
Stephen Kantrowitz
June 9, 2014
We're so very sorry for your loss, Rich. Jean was an amazing supporter of the arts at the Morris Museum and Bickford Theatre and we will miss her very much. Our condolences to you and your family. Stephen Kantrowitz & Jodi Chekofsky
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