Jean M. Broadwell's Obituary
Jean Broadwell Obituary
Jean M. Broadwell (nee Murray), 89, of Oberlin, died March 31, 2021 at her home after a 6 month illness. She was born May 28, 1931 in Oberlin where she has been a life long resident. Jean was a 1949 graduate of Oberlin High School, attended Miami of Ohio and received a Bachelor Degree in Education from Ashland College in 1954. For 28 years, she was an elementary school teacher in the Oberlin City Schools, retiring in 1988, as well as substituting for 10 years. She was named as a Cleveland Jennings Scholar. Jean was a member of ZTA Sorority, Christ Episcopal Church in Oberlin and Oberlin Heritage Center. She was a volunteer for the Literary Book Group Sorosis, Oberlin Heritage Center and Mercy Health-Allen Hospital, Oberlin. Other interests included, reading and daily walks. Many people saw Jean out and about walking and enjoyed talking with her as she covered many miles around Oberlin. Her brisk pace amazed those who saw her and showed her pleasure in being out and enjoying the sights of her hometown. Jean is survived by her husband of 65 years, Howard C.; children, Scott (Ellen) Broadwell, Oberlin; Julie Broadwell, Bowling Green, OH; and Anne (Robert) Smith, Findlay, OH; grandchildren, Carrie Broadwell (Caleb) Tkach, Lafayette, CO; Steve Broadwell, Glen Ellyn Il; Greg (Ashley) Smith, Hilliard, OH; Ally (Andrew) Zahler, Hilliard, OH; Zane (Krystle) Polack and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Mildred Murray. Interment will be at the Chapel Grove at Christ Episcopal Church and memorial service to be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy New Life Hospice, 3500 Kolbe Road, Lorain, Ohio 44053, Oberlin Public Library, Oberlin City Schools or a charity of choice.
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