Jean Deter Stoep

Lyons

Jean Deter Stoep, age, 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 12,2017, surrounded by her loving family.

Family and friends may call 10am-12pm on Tuesday, (May 16,2017) at the East Palmyra Christian Reformed Church in East Palmyra, followed by a funeral service at 12pm. Burial will be in East Palmyra Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the East Palmyra Christian School, 2023 E. Palmyra Port Gibson Rd, Palmyra, NY 14522.

Jean was born February 5,1940, in Manhattan, NY, a daughter to the late Arthur and Roberta Hughes Deter. Jean was a devoted member of the East Palmyra Christian Reformed Church for over 50 years. She attended Delaware Academy in Delhi, NY, obtained her Bachelors degree from Hobart and William Smith College, and her masters degree from SUNY Oswego. She was a life learner; enjoying many Bible studies, reading books, and traveling with her friends and family.

Jean loved to sing and was the long-time choir director at her church. She shared her love of music with her many friends through involvement in local community theaters, choirs, vocal instruction and school musicals. For many years she was a participating director of Curtain Call, a summer theater program for area youth. In her career as a teacher in the Marion school district, she enjoyed many good relationships with her students and fellow staff members. In all her activities, her life centered around her passion for her Lord and Savior.

She was ever a loving mother and devoted wife.

Predeceased by her husband, Andrew in 2006; her daughter, Robin in 2003 and her only sibling, Arthur ”Tex” Deter in 1990.

She is survived by her children, Peter (Paige) Stoep, Paul (Deborah) Stoep and David Stoep all of Lyons; Elizabeth (Sheri) Stoep of Windsor, California; grandchildren, Lucas (Stacia) Stoep, Leisel (Matthew) Everdyke, Levi (Jenna) Stoep, Benjamin (Kimberly) Stoep, Joshua (Alisa) Stoep, Johanna (Greg) Schmitter, Emily (Michael) Swierenga; 9 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arrangements are by Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., Lyons, NY 14489.


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