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Jean Held Obituary

Held, Jean (nee Pope), on February 5, 2009. Beloved wife of Elmer 'Bud' Held; dearest mother of Linda (David) Kanevsky, Steven (Rainey) Held, Richard (Jane) Held, Betsy (late John) Trudt; devoted grandmother of Andrea Kanevsky, Sara Kanevsky, Rebecca (Nessim) Held Sampson, Beth Held, John Trudt, Jr., Brian Trudt and Scott Trudt; dear sister of Geraldine Pope Shelton, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend. Jean and Bud were married 64 years. They celebrated their 64th anniversary on Feb. 3, two days before her death. She was the center of our family and we will miss her very much.Services: Memorial Service Wed., Feb. 11, at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorial Visitation Tues., Feb. 10, 2009, 3-9 p.m. at Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois. Memorials in her honor may be made to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (1332 North Halstead Street, Ste. 201 Chicago, IL 60642-2642) or Con cord Trinity United Methodist Church (5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63126)

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2009.

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Debby Ellis

February 9, 2009

I will miss Jean very much. I had the pleasure of spending time with her every other week or so, and Bud man too! I am truly sorry for your family's loss..
Love and prayers
Debby @ Hairtopia

Leslie Spann

February 9, 2009

Betsy, I will keep you and you family in my prayers

February 9, 2009

May peace be with you during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ben Pyatt
Parkway West Band

Grace James

February 9, 2009

Betsy,

I am so sorry for your loss. May you and your family find comfort in loving memories of your mom. I'm keeping you all in my prayers.

Linda Jolly

February 9, 2009

Betsy, Please know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers. I didn't know your mother, but she must have been special. She raised a very special daughter. With deepest sympathy, Linda Jolly

Iris Hensley

February 9, 2009

you miss you mother more than words can say,she will always be with you in spirit.Looking out for you every day,

Melissa Lake

February 9, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jacqueline Kelly

February 9, 2009

To Betsy Trudt and her family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take time to love and appreciate those that make life wonderful for you. Love Jacqui

Bob & Nancy Finkenaur

February 9, 2009

Our Aunt Jean!
We will miss her smile and laughter and the bit of mischievous in her eyes! All our love to Uncle Bud and our cousins.

Jane Williams

February 8, 2009

My deepest sypathy to the whole family for your loss.She was loved by many and will be missed by all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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