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Jean VanValkenburg Obituary

VanValkenburg, Jean RAVENA Jean VanValkenburg died peacefully Friday afternoon April 1, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital while surrounded by her loving family. Jean is survived by her husband of 57 years, Richard; and their children, Dawn (Mickey) Sherman, Kim Moore, Bill VanValkenburg and Mike VanValkenburg (Sheila Santini). Jean was the proud grandmother of Randy Moore, Jeani Minick, Benjamin Moore, Breann Moore, Matthew Sherman (Kiley Shortell), Sarah Michelle Sherman and Michael VanValkenburg Jr. Also surviving is her sister, Alice Lansing and five great-grandchildren. Jean's emotional and physical strength was evident her whole life, down to her very last moments. Her life and her family were one in the same. This family includes Jean's late daughter, Michelle "Shelly" VanValkenburg, who she has now joined for eternal rest. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the physicians, nurses and staff of 6 Pavilion and the Hospice Inn for bringing tranquility to Jean's final days. Funeral services will be held 6 p.m. Monday, April 4 at the Babcock Funeral Home, Ravena. Friends may call prior to the service starting at 4 p.m.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Apr. 3, 2011.

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Steve & Danna Sobiecki

April 5, 2011

Dear Mikey,
Sorry to hear about your Mom. Our prayers are with you and your whole family. God bless.

Paul & Debbie Davis

April 5, 2011

To The VanValkenburg Family,

Paul and I just heard about Jean's passing. We both have many fond memories of hanging out at your house during the high school days. She was wonderful to us then and now as adults. Whenever we ran into her out and about we would always stop and have a conversation. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. I'm sorry we didn't make the service last night. We would have been there if we'd known.

Diane Wood

April 4, 2011

To All of Jean's family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in each other and friends to help you in this time of sorrow. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Lori Lange

April 4, 2011

Dear Bill

So sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Cosmo DiPierro

April 4, 2011

I'm sorry, I forgot Mikey in my list. We used to call him Mikey.

Cosmo DiPierro

April 4, 2011

To Bill,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure she was given the best care knowing how you cared for my father and my family during our difficult time. I never really thanked you appropriately, but you were amazing and I owe you a huge debt of gratitude. My love and sorrow to you, Dawn, Kim and your Dad.

Perumunda Sharma

April 4, 2011

Dear Bill:
Sorry to hear of your loss. I shall pray for her. May her soul rest in peace.
May you have comfort with the fond memories that you have of her.
P.K.

Terry Blanchard

April 4, 2011

Dear Bill, I am sorry for the loss of your mother. I'm sure she was grateful for the loving care you gave her. I pray that you may find comfort in her memory.

michele obrien

April 4, 2011

To Bill and his family,
I had the pleasure of meeting her when Bill received his award. She was so proud of him. She seemed like a great woman. She's at peace now. You all did an amazing job caring for her. God bless

Jeani Minick

April 3, 2011

Say hi to jaeci for me.

Eden Earley

April 3, 2011

To the VanValkenburgh Family:
I'm so sorry for your loss. Jean was the most giving person I knew and had a heart of an angel. My thoughts go out to everyone of you.

Jeff Lansing

April 3, 2011

Uncle Dick, Dawn, Bill, Kim, and Mike. My heartfelt condolences on your loss. Aunt Jeannie was a remarkable woman with an uncanny ability to put a smile on the faces of everyone she met. My only comfort is knowing she is now at peace in heaven with Aunt Jane and Shelly. My prayers to all of you.

Me and Grandma

Breann Dawn Moore

April 3, 2011

grandma, i want you to know you are greatly missed and you remain in the hearts of everyone you met.you were an amazing woman,mother, grandmother and great grandmother.we love you .give Aunt Shelly a kiss for me.

Donna Livreri

April 3, 2011

Bill and Family
So sorry for your loss. I did not get a chance to meet your Mom but heard what a wonderful person she was. God has another beautiful angel.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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