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Jean Hovencamp Obituary
TRUMANSBURG - Jean L. Hovencamp, of 5438 Podunk Rd., Trumansburg, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center while surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at the age of 84.
Born on December 28, 1923, Jean was the daughter of Walter McFall, Sr., and Pearl J. Palmer McFall. She graduated from the Trumansburg High School in 1941.
Jean's focal point in life was her family, and while the children were young, all of her energy was devoted to their well-being. It was only when they were older that she accepted a position at Ithaca College. When the grandchildren came along, Jean was in sheer delight and the boisterous family gatherings became even more charged and meaningful for her. She was known for dancing, never seeming to tire. This enthusiasm was also funneled into her love of gardening, canning and keeping her lawn impeccable. Even though Jean never drove a car, she handled the riding lawn mower with ease. In recent years, despite not being able to eat, Jean loved baking and sharing these treats with others, and she never missed an opportunity to go shopping or spend time with her close friends. She also enjoyed the many friendships established through her lifetime membership in the Arthur E. Bouton American Legion Post #770 Auxiliary.
In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Russell on May 13, 1999. She is survived by two daughters, Rita (Roger) Swartwood of Burdett and Marsha (Bud) Georgia of Trumansburg; two sons, Stephen (Marian) Hovencamp of Trumansburg and Leslie (Catherine) Hovencamp of Interlaken; eleven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Walter (Anita) McFall of Trumansburg and Robert (Olympia) McFall of Danby; two sisters, Mary Woodin of Willseyville and Esther Kouf of Mifflinburg, PA; many nieces, nephews, and friends, and her cat, Corky.
No public calling hours have been scheduled.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Jacksonville Community United Methodist Church at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2008, with the Rev. Nelson Reppert officiating. Prayers of Committal will follow at Grove Cemetery.
A reception at the Trumansburg American Legion Post #770 will follow the Prayers of Committal.
The family asks those considering a contribution in Jean's memory to kindly consider the Trumansburg Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 418, Trumansburg, NY 14886; or the Trumansburg American Legion Post #770, P.O. Box 456, Trumansburg, NY 14886.
The family have entrusted arrangements to the Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South St., Trumansburg. 1-888-534-5446. www.ness-sibley.com
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for Jean Hovencamp
GARY DICKSON
September 25, 2008
Rita and Roger and family,
My sympathy goes out to you.It's been a very long time. GOD BLESS
MARY (LOUISE) (LOVEJOY) FELTON
September 20, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with all of her children, wish I could be up ther but can't make it.
Paul R. Harrington
September 20, 2008
Marsha and family,Kathy and I are thinking of you and we are sorry to hear of your loss. I remember both mom and dad on there visits to the bank.
robert harris
September 19, 2008
robbie and harris family will miss ya mama hovie .god bless and love mum, you were afantasic person shall not forgotten in our minds, thank you.
Marian Brand
September 19, 2008
In the years that I have known Jean I have always been impressed with her energy and her spunk and enjoyed her sense of humor, all of which she maintained right into her 80s. During the last year, I really admired her indomitable spirit in coping with cancer and its results. With that wonderful spirit she was a great role model for the rest of us. That is the legacy that I will remember.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
Ann (fleet) Swartwood
September 19, 2008
to all of jean's family, i'm so sorry of your mom's passing. She was one of the sweetest ladies i had ever meant.
Amy Brand
September 19, 2008
Jean was tiny woman with a hugh heart. She loved her family very much and was so proud of each of her children. That is her legacy. She was funny and we always had such wonderful conversations. I will miss her terribly but the memories that I have will always
make me smile. Michael and I are keeping you all in our prayers.
Love, Amy & Michael
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