Jeane Vanaman

Jeane Ogden Vanaman of Clarkston, MI passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 25, 2023. She was 95 years old. Jeane was born in Whittier, California on August 14, 1927 to parents William Augustus and Francis Elizabeth Ogden and was the third of five children. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul, brothers Russell and Don Ogden, sister, Helen Rasbauch, son-in-law, Phil Sheffield, daughter-in-law, Vanessa Vanaman, grandchildren, William Vanaman and Eli Vanaman, great grandchildren, Micah Alsup and Daisy Vanaman. She is survived by her brother, Richard (Betty) Ogden, children, Judy (Bob) McCall, Todd (Gretchen) Vanaman, Tim (Debbie) Vanaman, Dave (Chris) Vanaman, Tigg (Susie) Vanaman, Cynthia Sheffield, 34 grandchildren and 69 great grandchildren.

Paul and Jeane founded Dixie Baptist Church of Clarkston, MI in August 1954 where she directed the choir and music program for over 40 years. She also served as the music director and pianist for 10 years at Great Lakes Bible Church in Holly, MI where she was a member for the last 21 years. She was a regarded speaker for ladies retreats. She was a great homemaker, tremendous cook, and loved to eat. She enjoyed sitting outside to enjoy nature. She read her Bible consistently and often mentioned her love for Jesus.

Friends may visit at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston, Friday March 3, from 3:00pm – 8:00pm. A Funeral Service will be held the following morning at Great Lakes Bible Church, with visitation at church beginning at 10:00am followed by the service at 11:00am. Immediately following the service, burial will take place at Ottawa Park Cemetery, Clarkston.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are encouraged to be made to Great Lakes Bible Church , to be used in their missions programs; 16222 Falk Rd., Holly, 48442.

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