In Memory

Jean Anne Kaulis

Jean Anne Kaulis



 
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11/22/08 08:45 PM #1    

Karen Modisett

In many ways being confined to a wheelchair did not confine Jean Ann. She fought to live life and had the inner strength to do so. She was a pied piper for many of us. We miss our leader.

11/28/08 06:34 PM #2    

Robert Wilson

Jean Ann had more courage in her little finger than most of us do in our entire body. I am sure God said, ... Well done my faithful servant.

11/28/08 10:25 PM #3    

Karen Modisett

When Jean Ann entered the hospital I never imagined that it would be for the last time. But as the days passed, I was told the this was her final fight. I came home from school Monday evening and went to the hospital. As I entered the floor Wanda was leaving for the evening. Others had been to see Jean Ann during her final stay including many of the hospital employees. I decided I should stay the night to give Wanda some peace of mind. By this time it was nearly impossible to understand Jean Ann's speach. As much as I wanted her to sleep, she would not. She seemed to be watching my every move. In the night 2 of the aides came in and talked to her and she was able to say words of her love for them. But when she talked to me nothing was clear. At about 5 in morning I turned on the TV and there was a Martin and Lewis movie on. She chuckled quietly at the silliness. I knew that she was still with us. At 6:30 a.m. Jean Ann's Aunt Doris came to stay. As I left the room I looked back and said "I'll be back" and Jean Ann replied "I'll be here." This time I heard her clearly. As far as I know Jean Ann never uttered anything after I left. When Wanda came she talked to Jean Ann about being with her brother and father and that it was OK. Wanda felt a calm come to her daughter with whom she had shared so much. When I came back, Jean Ann's room was crowded with people. Luckily, KDH moved her to a bigger room and the day became a parade of family, friends, and many hospital people who had worked with her through the years. We told stories as Jean Ann seemed to be quietly resting perhaps aware but maybe not of the ongoing parade. There was laughter and tears; hugs and hand holding. I felt that others should have private time to be with Jean Ann and I went home. Shortly after I left, I receive the call. Surrounded by those she loved and who loved her Jean Ann peacefully slipped away. At her funeral it was said, somewhere in heaven she is running. We all believe that...

Jean Ann stopped living on November 8, 2005. But she will never stop being a part of many peoples' lives.

01/05/09 06:56 PM #4    

Vicki Bell (Link)

I remember Jean Ann and all the great parties we had at her house. I remember she and Nancy living next door to each other, so most of the time I would get to see both of my friends at the same time. Wanda, her Mom was special and tolerated all of us and our teen age years. I can remember the house she and her Mom lived in as if it was yesterday. I miss those times. Bless Jean Ann
and Wanda for all the memories.

03/05/09 03:43 PM #5    

Suzie Lytle (Kephart)

Jean Anne was an old soul in a young body and I loved her very much! I’ve known Jean Anne since grade school (Lydia Middleton). I spent many summer days going down to her house – where Jean Anne, Mary Jane King, Nancy Perry, and I would play for hours on end. Nancy & I once got into trouble when we decided to go into Jean Anne’s house when no one was home – her older brother David caught us. We weren’t very old so I don’t remember any bad intentions on our part but David was not happy with us! I think I stayed away for awhile! I also remember a day on the playground of Lydia Middleton School where we were playing kick ball and Jean Anne took off running while her skirt slipped to her knees. It was a hoot!

We were all horrified by the tragic accident Jean Anne was in right after high school! I remember (and will never forget) her telling me that she saw Jesus at that instant and felt him beside her the whole time! Jean Anne always kept her faith – in fact, I believe it grew stronger. I remember some profound conversations we had after her accident and if anything, I think she grew my faith too! All I really know is that now, Jean Anne is dancing and running just like she dreamed of for so very long!

08/07/09 10:37 PM #6    

Nancy Perry (Bear)

Oh my goodness...I don't even know where to begin. Jean Ann and I grew up together and I am finally able to talk about her passing.
She used to draw lines across the back yard and dare me to step over the line and yet we were best friends sharing everything. Suzie and Karen were the pals that played with us and evenings in the neighborhood were so special waiting for Pete to come home from the store and throw poppers on the porch that would cause my mother to scream.
The summer time was filled with walks to swimming lessons and Crystal Beach and performances for Mrs. Henderson and of course the 10 o'clock whistle that said everybody had to be home.
We played so many games and had circus performances in the back yard and Jean Ann loved her dolls. They always played a key role.
She was the first one in the neighborhood to have cable TV so we loved to sit on the couch and watch Bandstand.
She was very much a part of our family and my brothers and sisters always thought she was just another Perry.
I think about her often...especially at reunion time. She wanted everybody to come to the reunions.

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