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Jean Dunlap Obituary
She is survived by her daughter, Diane Dunlap Craig (Wayne) of Lodi, sons Tex Dunlap (Barbara) of Bend, Oregon and Tom Dunlap (Karen) of Los Gatos, as well as four grandchildren Zach Craig (Jennifer) of Clements, Jorie Craig of San Francisco, Colin Dunlap of Bend, Oregon and Matthew Dunlap of Los Gatos and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Clyde H. Dunlap, Jr., who served on the Modesto City Council in the 1980s.
Born July 1, 19 21 in Des Moines, Iowa, Jean moved to California as a child and grew up in the Los Angeles area. She attended University of Southern California where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa and was active in both student government and a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. While modeling for Mademoiselle Magazine and working in the fashion industry she met department store owner, Clyde Dunlap. They were married just prior to his serving in the European Campaign of WWII, and after the war they moved to Lakewood, California to continue in the department store business. In 1961 they moved to Modesto to open Dunlap's Department Store. in McHenry Village. They ultimately acquired and operated Hinks Department Store in Berkeley and Hart's Department Store in San Jose until retirement in the late 1980s.
Jean was an award-winning painter; she was a member and president of both the Central California Art League and the National League of American Pen Woman and served on the Modesto Culture Commission. She taught at Modesto Junior College and for the Stanislaus County Correctional System until retiring to move to Lodi and resided with her daughter for several years before moving to Bend, Oregon.
She attended Bethel Open Bible Church in Lodi and will be remembered as a remarkably energetic woman who could meet any challenge, loved to help others, never knew a stranger and was proud of her family. Private internment will be held by family members.
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October 6, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Maxwell Norton
March 18, 2009
I did not know her personally but my mother, Adrianna Norton, knew and admired her. Most of my life, Jean's painting "New Orleans" hung in Max and Adrianna Norton's entry way on Stoddard Road. It is now hanging in my home in Atwater.
Suzanne Staud
March 17, 2009
Jean Dunlap was hugely responsible for my career in design. She hired me to work in ad layout, display, gift wrap and in sales. She is unforgettable. In high school I remember staying up until 11:45 at night, Jean at my side, as I finished designs for Seventeen Magazine contests. She would then rush to the post office to make the midnight deadline. Her dedication was tireless. I am truly blessed to have known her, and to have learned so much from her.
Rob Corder
March 16, 2009
Jean literally gave me my start in life, with a job as her display person, based on my promise as a young artist in high school. She was an amazing force unto herself. Bigger than life in everyway. I worked for her and her family in Modesto and then when I went away to school, in San Jose, I worked at Hart's in Saratoga and did work in Mt. View and Berkeley at Hink's. There was no one like her near or far and consider myself so fortunate to have known her at such a young and impressionable age. My endless gratitude to her remarkable legacy.
Teresa Puglia
March 14, 2009
I met Jean at the Center for the Blind in Stockton several years ago. We had many long and friendly conversations. I always admired her for her level of intelligence, education and creativity. She was always ready to go along with any enterprise that could benefit the blind. She never complained about her condition and was truly a joy to have around.
My condolences to her family. I am sure she will be missed, but also remembered with great love.
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