A firecracker of a lady, Jean Pearcey of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully and suddenly on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the age of 88 years. A beloved wife to the late Harold Pearcey and a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Jean’s life was a testament to love, laughter, and vibrant spirit.

She leaves to cherish in her memory her three children: Linda (Tony) Lacher, Charlotte (Neil) Bonogofsky and Shawn (Anita) Pearcey. Her eleven grandchildren – Brad (Kim) Lacher, Michelle (Brent) McLean, Chris Lacher, Brandy Wilde (Rob Andreas), Amanda Wettlaufer (Alex Taianovski), Kayla Pearcey (David Forrest), Sabrina Pearcey, Dylan Hall (Emilia Aksdal), Maettea Sager, Brittany (Tucker) Maxwell and Timothy Deschamps – fondly caller her Nana, and she adored each of them. Jean also leaves eleven great grandchildren, Barrett, Mickey and Margo Lacher, Jaxson, Emmitt and Aiden McLean, Cayson Wilde, Kipper and Owen Wettlaufer, Jax Sager and Oliver Maxwell. She is survived by her two sisters Stella (Dave) Moore and Beverly Putt, brother Edward Putt and her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Tom Stott, Leonard (Doris) Pearcey, Lorraine (Leroy) Harden, Irene Pearcey, Elizabeth Freeland and Walt Crummel, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Jean was predeceased by her husband and friend Harold on April 2, 2020, her parents George and Hilda Putt, three sisters Hope (Dick) Fleet, Diana Stott and Theresa Putt; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Sheila (Jack) Herbert, Margaret (Steve) Stanford, Charles Pearcey, Edward (Shirley) Pearcey, Dorothy Crummel and Jim Freeland.

Born in St. John’s, Newfoundland on April 19, 1936, Jean’s early years were filled with the love of her family. Her father ran a corner store and enjoyed serving Ice Cream, while her mother managed their large household. Jean attended a convent school and later studied business at Littledale College, learning typing and shorthand, where she excelled. Through all her school years, she was an honor student. Her career began at the department store in London, New York and Paris on Water Street.

Jean Putt married her sweetheart Harold on August 7, 1957. With the births of Linda and Charlotte, her dreams started to blossom into reality. In 1966, Jean followed her beloved husband, Harold, to Medicine Hat when he proudly took a position as a printer with the Medicine Hat News. Once settled in Medicine Hat, her heart’s desires were fulfilled with the birth of their son, Shawn, to complete her family. Jean worked at McAvity and Sons (now Clow Canada) for a number of years and then took a position with the MacLean Wiedemann Law Firm where she worked for David MacLean as his legal secretary for 25 years, until ill health forced her to retire. She loved her job dearly and made many long-lasting friendships along the way. Jean enjoyed being a mother and homemaker and then enjoyed being a grandmother and great grandmother even more.

Jean was a force of nature. Her infectious laughter, creative spirit, and unyielding love made her the heart and soul of her family. Whether knitting, crafting, or indulging her love for Elvis, Jean approached life with unbridled enthusiasm. A good casino night was always a hit and dragging her out early was no easy task. She was an active member of the Moose Club and Eagles, a craft show enthusiast, and a bingo champion, proud to have won the first Satellite Bingo.

Nana Jean’s eyes would light up when she would share tales of ‘The Rock’, in a Newfie accent that could charm the sea, creating a love and pride for their Newfoundland heritage that will endure for generations. We’ll cherish memories of laughter-filled card games and crib matches, treasured newspaper clippings, and texts that brought us closer.

Despite battling heart disease since 1995, Jean remained vibrant and engaged, even taking a computer course at age 70 to stay connected with her loved ones. Her quick wit, no filter, a kind heart, was the essence of our family. Her warmth, open-mindedness, humor, and heart of gold were truly out of this world. Her pride in her family was unparalleled, and she reveled in every moment, big or small, of our lives.

Jean’s legacy is one of love, laughter, and light. As we say goodbye, we will hold her memory close and strive to carry forward the joy she brought into our lives.
Rest peacefully, Mom and Nana Jean. “For, my darling, I love you, and I always will.” – Elvis Presley
The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Thursday September 19, 2024 at 1:30 pm. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit Jean’s obituary page on our website for the link. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Jean Pearcey with a donation, may do so to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation.

• Date : 2024-08-06
• Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta

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