Fourth generation Washingtonian, Jean was born in Seattle. Her areas in Washington are Douglas, Chelan, Adams, Lincoln and Walla Walla counties. Her major hobby is genealogy and she is an honorary life member and pastpresident of the Seattle Genealogical Society and Vice president of the Greater Seattle branch of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia. She also serves on the board of the Irish Heritage Club. She is a retired travel agent and group tour escort.

Fourth generation Washingtonian, Jean was born in Seattle. Her areas in Washington are Douglas, Chelan, Adams, Lincoln and Walla Walla counties. Her major hobby is genealogy and she is an honorary life member and pastpresident of the Seattle Genealogical Society and Vice president of the Greater Seattle branch of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia. She also serves on the board of the Irish Heritage Club. She is a retired travel agent and group tour escort.