JEAN STEINBERG

Jean Steinberg  
On Saturday, December 9, 2017. Jean Labe Steinberg, beloved wife of Ronald Steinberg, devoted mother of Lauren Levy (Howard) and Jody Brown (Matthew), loving grandmother of Allan and Robyn Levy and D. L. Lucid Brown, beloved sister of L. Jay Labe (Bev), loving step-sister to Barbara Bloom (Robert Rossman) and Steven Gross (Lea).A certified medical assistant, Jean was a much appreciated administrative assistant at the National Eye Institute, where she served for 24 years. Outside of work, she enthusiastically pursued varied interests, notably bird watching, the study and admiration of a wide variety of natural wonders, general photography, and she was an accomplished amateur artist in a diverse array of media. She traveled the country and the world to observe nature, which included flora, insects, birds, fish, and also large and small animals in their natural environment. She will be remembered affectionately for the 3-D pillows and wall hangings that she made depicting family's and friends' pets, in the medium of fake fur. Her zest for life and learning was infectious, admired and appreciated by all those around her.In keeping with her commitment to make this world a better place for having been in it, Jean has donated her body to science. A memorial service will be held at the Bender JCC, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, on Tuesday, December 19 at 3 p.m.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Jewish Social Services Agency of Greater Washington or to the Audubon Naturalist Society will be appreciated.