Jean Marie Engel

Jean Marie Engel, 78, of Moose Lake, passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008. Jean was a classic example of The Greatest Generation. She came of age at a time when times were hard. Her love of family and the spirit of giving made Jean who she was. Jean taught us much about the meaning of integrity, resilience and deep devotion. She suffered privately and only occasionally did she share the depth of her inner world, or details of her past; she was so unselfish. Her children and grandchildren were what she lived for and meant everything to her. Now her essence is everywhere, and we are missing her so much. It is the simple and unconditional love in her eyes that we hold most dear. Grief is an intimate paradox of impossible anguish and astonishing gifts. Do not grieve for Jean because she is at peace. Keep the memories and experiences she touched you with and extend them forward. We will miss you Nana! Love always, Papa, Bobby, Connie, Wanda, Tara, Claud, Kevin, Jeff, Jerry, Mike, Patty, Jackie, Hilary, Hailey and Adrienne. CELEBRATION OF LIFE:1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 at her daughters restaurant, Doc's Grill in Sturgeon Lake. Memorials are preferred to Juvenile Diabetes Association or The Shriners Children's Hospital. Arrangements are with Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home,
This obituary was originally published in the Duluth News Tribune.