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Jeanne Malkani Obituary

Jeanne Louise Malkani She was my North, my South, my East and my West, My working week and my Sunday rest, My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song; I thought that love would last for ever: I was wrong. Jeanne Louise Malkani ended her extraordinary journey through life peacefully, with her loving family by her side holding her hands on December 12, 2012. She was born January 8, 1954 in New Jersey to Patricia and Edwin Nolan. She grew up on the Jersey shore and had a lifelong love of and passion for the ocean. After graduating from Drew University with a major in English, she went on to achieve a degree in law from South Texas School of Law. She practiced law the rest of her life with great enthusiasm and enormous success. She leaves a void that will never close in the hearts of her loving and devoted husband of 28 years, Harish Malkani; daughters, Lauren Malkani and Shirin Malkani; son, Patrick Malkani; grandson, Elliott Radin; sisters, Patricia Tweeddale and Kathleen Durik; brother Robert Nolan; nephews Richard Durik and Vinay Malkani; and nieces, Kathryn Grayson and Serena Malkani. Jeanne was compassionate, generous to a fault, a fierce protector of her family, her friends and her ideals. She had courage and inner strength - a noble human being who performed small acts of generosity unknown to all but the recipient. Jeanne was the laughter and sunlight in the lives of all who knew her. With her passing so goes the sunlight in our lives. here is the deepest secret nobody knows (here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud and the sky of the sky of a tree called life;which grows higher than soul can hope or mind can hide) and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart i carry your heart with me(i carry it in my heart) A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 17, 2012 at Westlake United Methodist Church located at 1460 Redbud Trail, Austin, 78746, with Pastor Lynn Barton officiating. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Westlake United Methodist Church Endowment Fund or to the Austin Humane Society. Condolences may be made at www.cookwaldenforestoaks.com



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Published by Austin American-Statesman from Dec. 14 to Dec. 16, 2012.

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Haeshin Han

April 18, 2019

Oh, Lord. I got to know Jeanne's death today on Apr. 18, 2019 through my mutual frend when we went to UT-Austin for us to be prepared to be a teacher. Jeanne was a very compassionate woman inviting me to her house knowing that I might be lonely at Christmas and Thanksgiving. I thought that she invited her other friends, but I was the only friend besides her immediate family members. She encouraged me whenever I was discouraged by my school work. I had lunch with her many times, now I miss her like crazy. Jeanne, I love you so much and miss you so much. I am sure that she in in heaven encouraging me to stay strong. Miss you so much.

Attorney White

December 19, 2013

Before this Guest Book closes next month,
permit me to add a word about Jeanne as
a lawyer at the Texas Attorney General's
Office.I was privileged to be co-counsel
during her first jury trial, in Kaufman
County. She was great and continued to
be a prized asset of the AG's office until she departed for more challenging
government counsel engagements. My con-
dolences to Mr. Malkani and family. Along
with you, we shall forever miss Jeanne.

Paul & Carol Henshaw

December 29, 2012

Harish,
Carol & I are deeply saddened to hear of Jeanne's passing. We still recall our joyous party at 875 Arlington Ave, Berkeley when we four "shared" an engagement party. Our thoughts are with you.

December 20, 2012

harish- so sad to hear about your wife but it seems she had a great life. hope to see you someday at a phi sig event.
remember the good times. mark jang

December 18, 2012

What a lovely and loving tribute to Jeanne! We appreciate all her contributions and her many talents to this part of our world. Among our memories are her lively sense of humor and acts of kindness. God bless all of you, Mary and Jim Love, Austin, TX

Jeremy Horwitz

December 17, 2012

My thoughts are with the Malkani family. Since I have been friends with Patrick for a long time, I have gotten to know Mrs. Malkani and felt her warmth and comfort whenever I would visit. I always enjoyed talking with her and she continually treated me as if I was family. I especially admired her courage and affability even during her illness. She will be truly missed. My sincerest condolences to the Malkani family. I will keep her memory in my thoughts and prayers.

Srinath , Kiran Mechineni

December 17, 2012

Dear Harish
We are very saddened to learn about Jeanne's passing. In this tough time our prayers are with you and your family.

December 17, 2012

Harish,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss of your wife. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.
Pat Garrett

August Petersen

December 17, 2012

Dear Harish and Malkani Family,
I was so saddened to learn of Jeannie's passing. What a tough loss to our entire Westlake community, but most of all to your family. Jeanne was just the best – smart, funny, caring…From the time our families first met through youth sports, to the scores of sunny fall days cheering our kids on to Westlake High tennis victories, to watching UT sports together, we all enjoyed Jeanne's sparkling wit, sincerity and love of life.
Having both grown up in New Jersey, Jeanne and I had a lot in common. We both loved the true Jersey Shore, where wonderful families of modest means but strong values would spend time together at the beach in the day time and on the boardwalk with their kids at night. Jeanne also got a kick that I knew all about her undergraduate college, Drew University, a beautiful campus. I used to kid Harish that he married the prettiest girl ever from Drew University.
I admired the passion and love Jeanne showed for her family as well as her courage and optimism even while going through so many tough times with her illness. Please know that Jeanne and your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
August Petersen and Family

Ciara Chamberlain

December 17, 2012

Harish and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.

Joe & Suzanne Essler

December 17, 2012

Our condolences for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Elsa Solalinde

December 15, 2012

Harish Malkani & Family... Our condolences and our deepest prayers goes out to you and your family at this time of your loss, May the lord and angels carry you and your family thru this tough time. God bless and comfort you and your family.
Elsa and Arthur Solalinde

Fran Hanlin

December 15, 2012

Harish and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Fran and Aaron Hanlin

Jim Ghidella

December 14, 2012

Harish and family, My wife Dolly and I are deeply saddened and send our deepest condolences to you. Thank you, Harish for contacting us and please know that you and your son and daughter are in our prayers.

God Bless.. Jim and Dolly Ghidella

Max & Timi Shurley

December 14, 2012

Harish,

We want to let you and your entire family know how sorry we are for your loss. Jeanne was such a special person and will be missed by all that knew her. Please know that you are in our prayers and that your trust in God will carry you through during this time of need.

Charlotte Thompson

December 14, 2012

Harish, My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Jeanne was a beautiful and wonderful soul, I know your light has been dimmed, but she would want you to carry on that light for her. Stay strong and know me and my families prayers are with you and your family. Charlotte Thompson

Bob and Pat Perkins

December 14, 2012

Harish, We are so sadden to learn about Jeanne. Please know you are in our hearts and prayers for you and your family. Jeanne was a special angel

Sara Thomas

December 14, 2012

Lauren has become an incredible part of the Ocean Conservancy family over the last two years and is someone we all hold dear in our hearts. We are so very sorry for the loss of her mother, but know the beautiful woman we've heard so much about will continue live on in Lauren. Please accept our sincerest condolences.

kimberly hays

December 14, 2012

Harish and Family, i am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Karen Mills

December 14, 2012

Harish, There are no words to express such sadness with the loss of a loved one. Jeanne was a special person, and always had a word of encourgement. You and your family are in my thoughts a prayers.

Lynne Hook

December 14, 2012

Dearest Harish, Lauren, Patrick and family,
Words cannot describe how much Jeanne meant to me. We shared a bond that only true sisters can share. So often she told me that you and her sisters, Kathleen and Patty, were everything to her, and then with a twinkle in her eye she would add "and my darling friend, Lynne." As you well know, Jeanne loved you fiercely, passionately. And as one of your eloquent friends wrote, Jeanne truly was a rare work of art...one that could never be replicated. On December 12th, our work of art "awoke in heaven's courtyard, free from pain within. The angels gathered 'round her and they took her by the hand."
My most sincere condolences and all my love.

Robin Ingari

December 14, 2012

Harish,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. Jeanne was a special person and will be missed.

David & Loyce Bosco

December 14, 2012

Harish, Loyce and I are truly saddened to learn of Jeanne's passing. She was one of God's great works of art. To know her was to be blessed. She will be missed by many. We can only imagine the great sorrow you have lived through in the last months. We pray that your spirits will be forever lifted by the memory of her life well-lived.

Lorrie Anding

December 14, 2012

Harish and family, I am so saddened to hear the news of Jeanne's passing. My prayers to you all during this time. God bless you and keep you.

David and Joyce Dormady

December 14, 2012

We are so very sorry for your loss. Jeanne was a beautiful person in every way. She will be missed by everyone. The world is a little darker today.

Kat McGuire

December 14, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss I enjoyed getting to no Mrs. Malkani at TXO. She will be missed greatly. So sorry I will not be able to make the service but all of her family and friends will be in my prayers.

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