Jean Wilson Alexander

Profile Updated: June 15, 2020
Residing In: Ormond Beach, FL USA
Spouse/Partner: Robert Alexander--deceased
Occupation: Retired teacher
Children: Bill Alexander born 1967---deceased 2016
Brian Alexander born1971
Grandchildren Amanda born More…1988
Brandon born1995
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I graduated from Indiana University in 1964 and started teaching in Bloomington, IN . I met my husband at that school (he was the principal ). We were married 43 years untill his death Aug. 12,2009. We raised 2 sons and both of them live here in Murphysboro where I live. I also have 2 grandchildren and 2 grand-dogs. We moved back to Il in1966 where Bob was Supt. of Schools at Fisher, Il for many years and then Champaign County Asst Supt of Schools. We moved to Murphysboro where he finished his career untill retirement in 1987. I taught off and on at all these places. When he retired, I ended my teaching career,also. I then became manager of a furniture store and went on many trips as a buyer ( it is great fun to spend someone else's money ) I left there to care for my husband until his death. Now I keep the books and help my 2 sons run their 2 businesses. I haven't figured out how to stay retired...maybe someday...

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Feb 08, 2023 at 12:50 PM

I was so sorry to hear about Allen Tuetken death. He was a great guy and a good asset to our class. He will be missed by all of us

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Jul 16, 2020 at 1:54 PM

So sorry to hear of Dan's death.I have to tell a funny story about the day I met Dan. I don't remember if it was kindergarten or 1st Grade but Dan joined the class a few days after school started and the teacher introduced him.  That night I went home and told my Mom we got a new boy in our class and his name was Damnit Duck!  The next day she asked the teacher his name and she said Dan McDuff.  We all had a good laugh .   Rest in peace my friend.

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Jul 16, 2020 at 1:42 PM

So sorry to hear about Stan's death..He was a good friend and a great athlete. My sympathy to his family.

Jun 15, 2020 at 2:52 PM

Happy Birthday dear old classmate.Hope you have a great day!!!!

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Posted on: Mar 26, 2016 at 12:15 PM

Another year has gone by and another birthday is here for you. Hope it is a great day for you.

Dec 17, 2015 at 11:33 AM

I am so sorry to hear of Carolyn's death..I so enjoyed our jr. high and high school friendhip. We shared pizza parties,slumber parties,and many fun times.  Rest in peace dear friend.

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Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 11:57 PM
My oldest son, Bill, and his children, Brandon and Amanda
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 11:57 PM
Senior Prom May 1960

Dave Ellington and me
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 11:57 PM
Summer 1960 Good-Bye Party before I left for Indiana University
Schbert Cresswell, Dave Ellington, George Rolla Donna Browning and me. Patty Browning took the photo and we are all pointing to where she should be sitting
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 11:57 PM
Now we are going wayyy back to Horace Mann -sixth grade.Left to right:Bill Bettendorf, Charles Richmond, Anita Blaney, Jeanie Wilson, Michael McKee, Bernice Ringering, Linda Galliher, Judy Logan, Eddie Webb, Saundra White, Mrs. Pruitt, David Horn
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 11:57 PM
Mr. Peterson's 6th Grade Horace Mann 1954

See class list below thought it might be more fun to read it in the handwrinting of a sixth grade girl.
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 11:57 PM
Here is the class list in my own writing in 1954
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 11:57 PM
Slumber parties in the 1950's.This was taken at my house (Front center R to L)Patty Barton, Jeanie Wilson, Myra Ingram,Donna Lindsay,Judy Hershey,Cecilia Diaz,Cindy Byford,and Judy Logan
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 11:57 PM
Baking Contest 4th Grade Horace Mann
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Pie Baking Winners Spring 1952 4th Grade
Sandy Rives,Sally Siebenthal, and me.
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 11:57 PM
Another Party at my house. Not sure of date