Obituary for
Jean Annette Cheer (Rockefeller)
Jean Annette (Rockefeller) Cheer, 80, of Williston passed away on Sunday June 26, 2016 at the University of Vermont Medical Center. She was born in Friendsville, PA on January 31, 1936.
Jean spent the greatest part of her life being a homemaker and for the last 20 years being a caregiver to her grandchildren. Jean’s family meant the world to her. Her passion was to help raise her grandchildren, which she did so beautifully. Jean’s greatest pride was in their accomplishments and loved nothing more than to share them with her friends. She took loving care of those closest to her and had a compassionate heart for friends and neighbors.
Jean had effervescence of life which touched everyone that knew her. She was kind, dependable, loving, and compassionate, but above all she was a devout Catholic. Faith was a large part of Jean’s life which brought her stability, clarity and now peace.
She is survived by her 2 sons John Cheer and wife Dani of NY, Jay Cheer and wife Emma of Williston, 2 brothers Gordon Rockefeller and wife Michelle of PA, Frank Rockefeller of PA, sister-in-law Marge Rockefeller of NY, 4 grandchildren Jake Cheer, Jessica Cheer, Bennett Cheer, Oliver Cheer, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also predeceased by her husband Jake Cheer in 1999 and her brother Willard Rockefeller.
Per Jean’s wishes there will be no public visiting hours held. Funeral services will be held on July 1st at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Williston. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Jean’s memory to the ALS Foundation, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 6051, Albert Lea, MN 56007. The family also invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting www.awrfh.com.
