Eleanor Jean Sedlock entered her eternal rest March 3, 2011 at the home of her daughter.She was born June 15, 1931 in Leavenworth sharing her birthday with both her parents Elizabeth E.(Patterson) and Ralph S. Matthews.
Jean attended St. Paul Lutheran Church and School where she received the rite of Baptism and was Confirmed. She attended Leavenworth High School graduating in 1949. She completed studies at Miss Templeton's School of Cosmetology and received her license in 1950.
Her career path was long and varied ending with her retirement from the Leavenworth Public School System.
She was married to Charles A. Sedlock (LHS Class of 1937) May 22, 1980 he preceded her in death in 1993 .
A long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church she was active in church and Sunday School until her health limited her activity. Jean was a member of several social groups after retirement and enjoyed her friends and being active. She had a smile for everyone and never met a stranger.
She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother Ralph,Jr. and two sisters; Helena Cliff (LHS Class of 1947) and Janet Fulk (LHS Class of 1956).
Jean is survived by three daughters; Jackie Harp Sedlock (Tom), Leavenworth, Jennifer Harp Ray, Lenexa and Kimberly Gause Tucker, Leavenworth, one son; Harold L. Harp,Jr. (Becky), San Diego, CA.
She is also survived by eight grandchildren; Scott Sedlock (Elizabeth), Overland Park, Courtney Sedlock Fitzgerald (Brendan), Leavenworth, Kirsten Sedlock, Orlando, FL., Ashley Ray, Lenexa, Lauren and Brett Tucker, Leavenworth, Lori Harp Balog (Gra), Chino Hills, CA. and Kathryn Harp, San Diego, CA.
Also surviving are six great-grandchildren; Jameson and Daniel Fitzgerald, Leavenworth, Tanner and Tori Balog, Chino Hills, CA., Eva and Daycee Rodriguez, San Diego, CA., a brother-in-law Gilbert Fulk plus many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Dr. K. McBratney, Odyssey Hospice and the many family and friends who assisted in care and provided meals and emotional and spiritual support during our Mother/Grandmothers final months.
Family will receive friends 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Sunday, March 6, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2101 10th Ave. Leavenworth, KS. Funeral Service will be Monday, March 7, 2011 at the Trinity Lutheran Church at 10:30 A.M. with burial at the Mt. Muncie Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to Odyssey Hospice and Trinity Lutheran Church.
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