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Jean Donaldson Obituary
Jean Donaldson, 82, passed away Monday, March 9 in Highland, CA, after a long illness. She was born March 13, 1932, in West Windsor, VT, to Ambrose H. and Faith (Sanborn) Donaldson. She served in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954, earned a Bachelor's Degree from Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA, a Master's Degree from Hartford Seminary, Hartford, CN, and was a professor in linguistics at Southern Illinois University. Jean served with the Summer Institute of Linguistics for 35 years, first doing translation work with the Tai people of Vietnam, and later with Vietnamese refugees in the United States. Jean donated her entire life to the church and caring for others. She was preceded in death by her brother, Lee Donaldson, formerly of Austin, TX. She is survived by brother Hugh Donaldson of Palm Springs, CA, sisters Charlotte Hart of South Burlington, VT, Faith Eldredge of Stratham, NH, Rose Cox of Palm Desert, CA, brother-in-law Leroy Cox, and by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Services are under the direction of Rose Mortuary.
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Li Lin
February 6, 2024
Jean was an amazing woman, was my babysitter and taught me a lot from the Bible, an incredible woman !
Kit Liang
December 26, 2015
We are sooo sad to learn that Auntie Jean passed, but are happy that she is now in the Lord's arms. On behalf of my family, we send our love to her siblings and families- have peace and take good care. We were and are blessed because of here, thank you!
Cecilia Nelson
April 4, 2015
Jean was a wonderful testimony to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! I was blessed to know her as my friend. I pray for comfort for her loved ones.
Susan Voyles
March 25, 2015
I know the Lord said "Well done good and faithful servant" when you joined him. Will always remember your love and kindness to our family. You leave a void on this earth.
Richard Wilkinson
March 21, 2015
Jean was an incredibly loving person, who dedicated her life to helping others.
Mark Farley
March 20, 2015
You were a GREAT woman Jean Donaldson who did wonderful things in your lifetime...rest in peace!
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