Jean Evangeline (Schoenberger) MacDonald
Obituary
Jean Evangeline ( Schoenberger ) MacDonald was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was clever and creative and kept all family and friends connected through her enthusiastic correspondence. She passed away on June 19, 2024, at the age of 92 in Pleasanton, California.
She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and was orphaned early. She grew up in Nova Scotia with her mother's parents and their 4 Aunts and her sister Ann.
Jean married Dr. Ron E. MacDonald and together they moved to California and built a life and raised 7 daughters. Karen, Elaine, Theresa, Clare, Laura, Carmen, Rebecca. She leaves behind her wisdom and love of 6 daughters, their partners, 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Jean had boundless energy and zest for life which carried over to her many interests and activities over her lifetime and to all who were fortunate to know her and spend time with her.
She attended college after all her children were in school and received two degrees.
Later she launched and managed her own Medical Records Service transcription business, called MRS. She continued to manage this until she was 80.
She was loved and will be dearly missed by all of us.
A rosary service will occur Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM, 466 North Winchester Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050.
A funeral mass will occur Monday, July 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Martin of Tours Parish, 200 O'Connor Dr, San Jose, CA 95128.
Published in Morgan Hill Times · June 28, 2024