Jean Williams Mazzei Jean Margaret Williams was born on July 3, 1932 in Portland, Oregon to Kenneth and Josephine Williams, and died on January 9, 2016. She is survived by Sandy Mazzei, her husband of 53 years. Jeanie attended 28 schools from Ashland, Oregon to Washington State because her father was a civil engineer working on the construction of Highway 99. The family moved from town to town as sections of the highway were completed. She ended up in Aberdeen, where she graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1951 and was undefeated in tennis. She went to UPS and lived in the gymnasium until the new girls' dormitory was completed. She graduated in 1955 and taught history at Franklin Pierce High School for 25 years. She particularly liked teaching World Problems, because of her concern about current events, especially in the Middle East. Tennis was her major interest her whole life and she excelled in it. She belonged to the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club and the Lakewood Racquet Club, and achieved many honors because of her skill and generous volunteering. Memorial services will be held at St. Rita's Church, 1403 S. Ainsworth, Tacoma on Thursday, January 21, at 10:30 AM; reception to follow in the parish hall. Interment at Calvary Cemetery for family and friends. Donations to UPS History Scholarship Fund, or any national research on Alzheimer's. See more on the Mountain View Funeral Home website. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home, www.mountainviewtacoma.com.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jan. 17, 2016.

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Bill Tabor

January 11, 2024

To my sweet God Mother, Boy does time fly bye. I sure miss you and I know Sandy my God Father does as well. I love you and I know that you are with all of our family members. I will see you one day as well, I just hope it isn't for some time. I have a lot to do . Love always Bill your God son

Bill Tabor

January 11, 2023

Gee time sure moves on so fast. I discovered the older one gets the faster time moves. My sweet Godmother Jeanie has went to the heavens with God and all of my family. I sure miss her and I know my Godfather sandy misses her the most. You will always be with me in my heart. Love your Godson Bill

Bill Tabor

January 3, 2022

Well its been 6 years that you went to Gods place to be with family and friends. I was so glad when you were made to be my God Mother. I know that my God Father Sandy your devoted husband thinks about you every day and I will always remember what a fine lady with class you were. Bless your memory for ever. Love always your God son. Bill

Margaret

January 2, 2022

A privilege to have known you. x

William Tabor

January 12, 2020

I can't believe how time flies bye! I miss my God mother. This lady was a deicated teacher and wife to my God Father Sandy. As long as I live I will always remember her in special ways. I miss you and love you, Your God son Bill Tabor

William Tabor

January 14, 2019

Jeannie, I want to wish you a Happy Belated Birthday wish. I know you are celebrating your day with our other family members in heaven. I was with my Godfather Sandy on New Years Day and he still is playing tennis. We all miss you and love you. Your Godson, Bill

February 23, 2018

Well I knew she wouldn't live forever, but she was one of the great ones so I would have liked it if she did,,,,,,,,,,,,Peggy McCauley, Franklin Pierce Graduate 1972

Margaret Hence

December 20, 2017

I met Jean in Surrey, England many years ago and kept in touch with Jean & Sandy over the years. Two special people in my life.x Margaret

Barbara Rice/Semple

January 21, 2016

I remember her as Miss Williams, she was a great teacher. I was a student at Franklin Pierce High School when she was just starting her teaching career. She was so beautiful and kind to all of us. Seems like she not only taught history but, was a gym teacher also.
I will keep her family in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace knowing how many lives she has blessed.
Barbara Rice Semple
F.P.H.S. class of 1959.

Bill Tabor

January 20, 2016

Jeanie was very special to me. She was my Godmother. I was one lucky guy to have her and Sandy as my Godparents. I remember when I was a young boy being close to Jeanie and Sandy, they both were so full of life. She will be missed by us all. Now she can rest and be with our family members that she so loved. God bless you Jeanie and Sandy and I will continue being closer now then ever. We will all see you again one day!!

Jerry White

January 17, 2016

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through. Don't hesitate to call on us for anything.

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