Jean Carol Sundheim, 87, of St. Petersburg, FL, formerly of Sparta, NJ and Bayport, NY, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Monday, July 29, 2013 at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, So. Pasadena.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Jean was a graduate of Cornell University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Home Economics. She taught Home Economics at Sparta Jr. High School and Andover Middle School in NJ before retiring to Marco Island, FL in 1984, with her husband, Paul. She was a member of the Marco Island Shell Club where she enjoyed collecting shells, swimming, boating and the retirement lifestyle.
After moving to Allegro at College Harbor in St. Petersburg, Jean was active in the community, including the garden club and the library. She enjoyed arts & crafts, reading and knitting. She was also a supporter of the St. Petersburg Symphony.
She is survived by her son, Carl and his wife, Deb, of Hampstead, NH; her two grandsons, Kevin & Carl, Jr.; her sister, Gretchen Brierley of St. Petersburg; and many loved nieces and nephews.
Jean was a loving and generous mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Red Cross or SPCA Tampa Bay-Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Please sign the guestbook below.
You were such a good friend
I will always cherish our time together
especially the shelling walks on Marco.
Goodby for now dear big sister. There is a hole in my heart – how I miss you.
My dear sweet Aunt Jean,
Words cannot express how much we will miss you. I have already picked up my phone to call you realizing they don’t have Verizon in heaven! Thank you for being such a huge part of my life and always loving me no matter what.
Love you more,
Lynda
The Shell Club has lost a very special, honorary member. We will miss you.
Thank you for all you did.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.