Clyde A Jean Obituary (1950

Our Beloved Dad, Brother, Uncle and Friend, Clyde Alan Jean, 66, passed away on October 15th, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was born April 24, 1950 in Seattle, WA, to Charles Melvin and Ada Mae Jean (Jurgens). He grew up in Seattle and after graduation moved to Yakima to attend Yakima Valley Community College. He graduated with a AA in Criminal Justice and went on to futher his education at WSU. He moved back to Yakima and began working with the Yakima School District as a paraprofessional. After 38 years he retired in 2008. Upon retirement he loved spending time with his grandkids, taking them to the park, going out to eat and celebrating the holidays. He would enjoy his outings in his electric wheelchair to downtown and his hangout spot, Arctic Circle. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, Charles and Ada; Niece Vonda Jean Willis; and dear friend Ed Stroble. He is survived by his brother Don and Julie Jean of Entiat, WA, Sister Charlotte Jean of Selah, WA, ex-Wife Juanita (Janie) Jean, Daughters: Shanda and Casey Martinez, Amanda Jean, Cloudia and Torry Smith, all of Yakima; Grandchildren: Jasmin and Kenny Thompson, Noah, Xavier, Luke and Elliot Martinez, Maravilla, Graciella and Vicente Gonzalez, Rozahly and Wyatt Smith; as well as Great-Grandchildren: Maddox and Brayleigh Thompson, all of Yakima; Nieces and Nephews: Charlie Wartinger of Spokane, WA, Paula Fischer and Carla Jean Overby, both of Yakima, Don Jean of Spokane, WA; and Aunt Francie Bosler of Yakima; as well as numerous other family members. A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held on Saturday, November 14th, 2015, at 11 a.m. in the Adams Elementary Gym, 723 S. 8th St Yakima, WA.