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JEAN MARIE BOS DENHAM

JEAN MARIE BOS DENHAM obituary

JEAN DENHAM Obituary

Jean was born on November 16, 1929, and went into Jesus' arms on Sunday, May 13, 2012. She was married to Bud Denham in 1947. Jean's family and friends were everything to her and the reason for the twinkling light in her eyes, the joy that was her daily companion, and her contagious laughter. She gave to the community, including YFC Mentor Mothers, Boy Scouts, and Sunday and Bible Schools. She was cofounder of Denham Resources and was there until 1982, she was one of the first women on the Chamber Board, a founder of Comprehensive Youth Services, EDC Interim President, founder of the Northwest Church Library, LARCS member, and Soroptimists Club President. She is survived by her son, Dave Denham and his wife Kathy; daughters, Robyn Denham Davidian, and Linda Denham Johnson; and her son, Mark Denham and his wife Mary. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many cherished cousins, nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at Northwest Church Sanctuary on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. The family requests any memorials be made to Nancy Hinds Hospice or Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.

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Published by Fresno Bee on May 17, 2012.

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Caran Hardy

May 6, 2025

I worked with Jean in La Jolla, and delighted in her energy, spunk and competence. We lost contact when she moved back to Fresno, and I'm sorry to say that it is only today that I decided to track her down -- too late. I am 81, and considering all the people I know/have known, Jean was special to me. I will not forget her, and am glad she has a large family to continue celebrating her.

Lynn Casale

May 18, 2012

I knew Jean as an irrepressible force of nature who invited others to join her in a life of love and service. I can't think of her without smiling and am so thankful for all her encouragement in my life. I will greatly miss her and always remember her.

Jennifer Edwards

May 18, 2012

I remember that Jean was the first person to interview me and offer me my first real step into the professional world after college. I appreciated her humor, her giving heart, and her beautiful garden. My heart goes out to her family with her loss.

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