Jean Sylvia Doyne

Doyne, Jean Sylvia Age 90, of Miller, passed away on February 17, 2014. She was born to William and Sylvia Dahncke on May 28, 1923. Jean had one younger sister, Mildred Passalacqua. Jean was from Benicia, CA, but came to live in the Midwest because of a certain sailor, Edward Doyne, whom she married in 1945. They had a family: Michael Doyne (Victoria) and Sylvia Doyne Collins (Tom). There are five grandchildren, Corey (Christy), Natalie (Michael), Kim, Lisa (Jake) and Carly. Then there are three great-grandchildren, Cole, Addison and Gavin; brother-in-law Jim Doyne. Jean was a busy woman. She was valedictorian of Benicia High School in 1940 and she graduated from the University of California at Berkeley in 1944. She taught high school in Livingston, CA, and later in Gary. She worked alongside Ed for many years at Doyne's Marine and was a mentor to many young employees. She was a "Super Mom" at home. She was a fabulous cook!! She read voraciously and played bridge. She loved her friends!! Jean liked to dance and have FUN. She traveled the USA in the "Doyne Motor Coach" and belonged to the Family Motor Coach Association. She volunteered in the community as well as belonging to several groups; Beta Rho Chapter of Kapa Kappa Kappa Sorority, PEO (Chapter Y), Methodist Hospital Guild and Jayshees. She was a Sunday School teacher at the Chapel of the Dunes and was Treasurer for the NWI Symphony Orchestra at one time. She lived her life fully and we celebrate her today and every day!! There will be visiting with the family at Innsbrook Country Club, 6701 Taft Street, Merrillville, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on May 9, 2014. A memorial service will take place at 12:00 p.m. at the country club. www.burnsfuneral.com