Jean Williams De Nault
Obituary
Jean Williams De Nault passed away at the age of 103 in the early hours of March 7, 2023 in Boulder Creek, California.
She was born on April 28, 1919 in Los Angeles, California the daughter of J. Harold Williams and Christabel Elliott Williams. She married John B. De Nault, her high school sweetheart, June 8, 1941 at Stanford University immediately following their graduation from Stanford. Jean was an accomplished apparel and accessory craftswoman; knitter, crotchetier, needle pointer, and seamstress. She had an amazing ability to make beautiful and intricate dresses and other apparel for herself and family members with no patterns. She was also an accomplished golfer and avid Stanford football fan. In her youth, she was a painter.
She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 75 years, a granddaughter, and a great grandson. She is survived by her two sons, Kenneth and John B. (Jack), four grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held later this year.
Published in Press Banner · May 16, 2023