Jeanne Louise Kurth

Jeanne Louise Kurth passed away peacefully on Oct. 8th surrounded by her family and caregivers in Sparks, Nev. Jeanne was born in Colorado Springs, Colo. in November of 1924 to Gerald and Kathryn Forslund.

She was married to her Chico High School sweetheart for over 55 years until Bob's death in 1998. Jeanne lived in Chico for over 70 years and was employed by the California Water Service Co. for 37 years before retiring in 1984. Both she and Bob enjoyed dancing and traveling throughout their later life. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be fondly remembered by all whom she touched.

She is survived by her son Ron and her daughter-in-law Sharon Kurth of Sparks, Nev.; her daughter, Deanne and son-in-law Jon Vochatzer of Davis, Calif.; grandson's Ryon Kurth and Toby Kurth, and granddaughter Courtney Momsen along with three great-grandchildren, Aidan, Hannah and Jonathan.

There will be a Memorial Service at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16 at Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that all donations be made to St. Mary's Hospice of Northern Nevada, 3605 Grant Drive, Reno, NV 89509 or in care of the funeral home. Jeanne's obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at nbcfh.com.