Jean Lois Linton

LINTON, Jean Lois, 88, Kettering passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Kingston of Miamisburg. Jean was born in Middleport, NY, on July 13, 1922. Preceded in death by her parents Otis S. & Florence E. [Farley] Wyman, Ridgewood, NY. Jean’s early years were spent with her parents at their Millville general store until Otis passed. Florence remarried Lester Swift in 1931. Together they managed a Middleport NY farm with his three sons: Jerry (died a hero in WW II), Lyle (deceased), and Fred of New Bern, NC. Jean graduated from Middleport HS in 1940 and attended Michigan State and Syracuse Universities. During WWII she was employed by Bell Aircraft in Buffalo. In 1945 she married Gerald R. Linton, Jr, [1921-1995] her husband for 50 years. Jean and Jerry were members of David’s United Church of Christ. As a wife and mother she will be remembered for her deep love of family, witty comments, her sense of right and her willingness to speak out. Jean and Jerry enjoyed bridge, ballroom dancing, bowling and golf (past members of Sycamore Creek CC). She studied the financial markets in great depth. Her love of bridge and sharp mind yielded continued success at duplicate games. Jean is survived by her 3 children, Dave (Suzi), Southport, NC; Barbara/Bobbi, Miami Twp; & Jim (Beth), Kettering; 5 grandchildren and one step grandson, Steve (Linnea), NC; Megan (Derek) Rund, Springboro; Sarah, Seattle; Tom, OR; Holly (Kirk) Fissel, Columbus; and A.J. Folino III. Jean’s 4 great grandchildren, Torin & Asher Linton, NC & Charis & Timon Rund, always brought smiles to her. Visitation will be held Sunday 2-5 PM, April 10, 2011, at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop, Kettering. A Memorial Service will be at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 6430 Far Hills, on Monday, April 11, 2011 at Noon. The family expresses their gratitude and thanks to Kathy and all the staff at Kingston who cared for Mom during her stay. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Assoc. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.routsong.com.

Funeral Home:
Kettering Routsong Funeral Home
2100 E. Stroop Rd.
Kettering, OH
US 45429