Jean Mildred Lund UE, BA

1929 – 2025 Jean Mildred Lund (née Culver) passed away after a short illness on June 16, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 96. Jean was born and raised on the family farm on the outskirts of Simcoe, Ontario, and maintained close ties with family and friends there throughout her life. She was a member of Arts'51 at Queen's University, earning a BA (Honours) and playing on the varsity women's basketball team. Following graduation, she attended the Ontario College of Education (OCE) and obtained a teaching certificate. Jean enjoyed her years at Queen's and OCE, where she made lifelong friendships. She taught high school for four years, first in Thorold, Ontario, and then in Sarnia, Ontario, where she met her future husband, Neil Lund. They were married for 64 years, until Neil's death in 2020. Jean and Neil moved several times as his career progressed, living in Sarnia, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, and Fort McMurray. They shared many interests including the performing arts, bridge, cross-country skiing, and travelling extensively throughout Canada and the world. A talented and enthusiastic gardener, Jean created beautiful gardens at each of their homes. She was a welcoming hostess who enjoyed entertaining many visitors. Jean was an avid reader and CBC Radio listener, and was well informed on a broad range of topics. She was active in the Canadian Federation of University Women, serving on the Edmonton branch executive for several years and as the president for two years. She is survived by her daughter, Catherine Pattison (David); sons, Charlie and Eric (Rocio); and four granddaughters, Laura, Anne, Elisa, and Sonia. She is also survived by her sister, Patricia Fraser; and her sister-in-law, Karen Culver; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Neil; daughter, Joan; parents; Lloyd and Mildred (McNamara) Culver; sister, Mary Chambers; and brother, Sylvenus Culver. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Rocky Ridge Retirement Community and the Foothills Medical Centre Unit 46 for their compassionate care of Jean. Cremation has taken place. At Jean's request, there will not be a service. Memorial donations may be made to a Charity of Your Choice. Intelligent, hardworking, determined, and generous, Jean will be greatly missed, but her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.