SEYMOUR

Jean VanEssen, 82, of Seymour passed away Friday, May 27, 2016, at her home.

Born Feb. 17, 1934, in Greenup, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Willie and Edith Marie Robertson Brown, both of whom preceded her in death. On July 5, 1959, in Sumner County, Tennessee, she married Rudalph H. VanEssen, who preceded her in death Oct. 12, 2011.

Jean was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Seymour. She worked at Seymour Country Club as the head cook for 20 years. She also was the assistant manager of Jerry’s Restaurant for 15 years. She completed her undergraduate work at Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, California, and worked there for five years.

Survivors include her son, Keith VanEssen; brothers, David (Norma) Brown, Donald Brown and Tom Brown; sister, Pauline Farley; several nieces and nephews; and Kevin and Valerie Smith and Samuel and Benjamin Smith, who were like family to her.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Scott Anthony VanEssen; seven brothers; and two sisters.

The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Voss Chapel in Seymour with the Rev. Ralph Blomenberg officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery.

Visitation will be from noon until time of service Wednesday.

Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran High School, Lutheran Community Home or donor’s choice of charity.

Online condolences may be made at vossfuneralservice.com.