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JEAN THERESE GUMP

Kalamazoo, Michigan

1927 - 2018

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GUMP, JEAN THERESE 5/24/1927 - 3/16/2018 Bloomingdale, MI Jean Gump, mother, grandmother, great grand-mother, sister, aunt, friend and long-time peace activist, passed away peacefully in Louisville, KY, surrounded by her family, on March 16, 2018, at age 90. Jean was a life-long advocate for...

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Jean's memory and spirit continue to live on. She is part of many people's lives, including my own, as is her partner in life Joe.

My dearest Gump nieces and nephews , I join you in the sadness suffered by the loss of my loving sister Jean. Thank you for all your loving care of your Mother and Dad. Guess your feelings of loss are soothed by your great love for each other. Know I share
your feelings of love and loss. Aunt Nancy

Dear Andy, Liz, and the rest of your family. I'm saddened to learn of your mother's passing. What a wonderful legacy she's left for us all. An incredible life, an incredible woman.

What a wonderful and full life she lived. May her next consciousness find her in the loving presence of our Creator.

So saddened to read the news of the passing of my godmother, Jean Gump. I have fond memories of early days with Graff and Gump family get togethers. In thinking back, there were 22 children having a great time with 4 adults looking on.
Jean, along with her husband Joe, was truly an inspiration to us all. She will be missed.

What a beautiful photo of Jean which says it all. Her strength and kindness. I remember meeting Jean in the early 80s when protesting at Motorola the weapons maker. We were involved together in many such activities through the years for longer and shorter periods of time and became friends. At one of her presentations, I recall her responding to the question, "Why did you get arrested?" with the words, "Because of the children." While these were not my own motivations, her words stuck with...

Gump Family,
Your Mom lit up a room when she entered. We have good memories of the weekend we spent at the farm and the dinner-play at their house. We know she will be sadly missed.