Jean A. Durgan's Obituary
Jean Ann Durgan passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 4, 2019. She was born to Walter and Lucille (Bethke) Tejchma in Grand Haven, MI. Jean was a dedicated social worker who worked for Community Mental Health for 25 years. She loved kayaking, camping, shopping on Harvey St., biking and car rides. She enjoyed visiting the American Legion and the Eagles. She was always listening to the oldies and loved dancing. She had a great love for animals. Jean was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who always tried to spoil her grandkids with a frosty or a sweet treat. Jean is survived by her loving husband, Clyde Durgan; children, Brandi (Tim) Tindall, Amanda (Chris) Gardenour; step-daughter, Tori Twining; grandchildren, Tyler, Grace and Kate Tindall; siblings, Ray (Judy) Tejchma, Carol Waldrop (Steve), Paul (Linda) Tejchma, Dave (Sherry) Tejchma, Rhonda Tejchma. She was preceded in death by her parents. A FUNERAL SERVICE for Jean will take place on Monday, November 11, 2019 at 11:00 AM at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI 49444. Burial will take place in Norton Cemetery. For a more lasting memory, donation’s in Jean’s name can be made to Pound Buddies. Feel free to share a memory with the family at www.sytsemafh.com.
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