Jean Ernst

12/29/19 - 9/22/10 Jean Ellen Ernst passed away on September 22, 2010. Jean was born in New Ulm, Minnesota on December 29, 1919. She attended Macalester College and received her degree in Medical Technology. She moved to San Diego, Calif. in 1943 where she worked at Seaside Memorial Hospital and later at the Long Beach City Health Department. She married Clyde Ernst (deceased) and moved to Palm Desert, Calif. in 1963. Jean was active in Girl Scouts, Parent's Club, Palm Desert Historical Society, AAUW and National Charity League. The first year the local Soroptimist Club presented a "Women of Achievement" award, Jean was honored for her community involvement. She held various offices in the Unitarian Church of the Desert and was President of the Corsican Villas Homeowners Association for ten years. Jean is survived by her daughter Donna Ernst and son-in-law Mark Pachacki, grand-daughters Jennifer Slawson and Christina Slawson. In addition, she leaves behind a multitude of friends and family, which she kept in contact with over the years. Thank you to Palm Desert Senior Living for all the love and attention they gave Jean in her last months. A Celebration of her life will be at the Unitarian Church of the Desert in Rancho Mirage on October 22, 2010 at 3:00pm.