Jean E Lehman

Jean Eleanor Walter Lehman May 28,1930 – October 2, 2019 Jean Eleanor Walter Lehman was born May 28, 1930. The only child of Harold Walter and Charlotte Darrah of Sunbury Pennsylvania. Jean was baptized September 14, 1930 and Confirmed February 7, 1943 at St Matthews Epsicopal Church. She attended Sunbury Jr High as well as Sunbury High School, graduating with honors May 28, 1948. Jean then attended and graduated with high honors September 16, 1951 from the Episcopal Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia, PA. She received her Board certification from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse May 17, 1952. As the story goes, Jean, then made all the arrangements for that special date of August 2, 1952 at St Matthews Episcopal Church were she married Lieutenant Robert Harold Lehman of Duncannon, PA. She is survived by Jeffery David Lehman of Lillian, Alabama, born June 2, 1957; her daughter-In-Law Nikita Buckner-Lehman Her first-born son, Robert Harold (BobbyJean) Lehman II, born in Weitzburg, German in 1954, succumb to childhood leukemia at the age of 2 and a half Jean supported her husband “Bobbie” throughout the long and fruitful marriage of over 60+ years. She practice her nursing skills in Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, Oklahoma ending with a 20 + year career at Farmville Community Hospital as Nursing Operating Room Supervisor retiring in the late fall of 1982. She maintained her nursing license until the age of 70, however she provides daily nursing care to her husband until the time of his passing in July 2016. Devoted mother, caregiver, described by her husband as “An angel in White” Jean was also very active in the Episcopal Church throughout her life as well as a member of the Eastern Star, DAR and many Native American Membership Leagues. Know as “Jeannie or Bones” to friends and family, she was in her golden years a quiet soul, always wanting to help out were she could even during her last few years here with her family. After retiring to the gulf coast she and her soul-mate travel cross country finally retiring themselves to Lillian and Lower Alabama for there remaining retirement years. Her concerns, caring and kindness for all others will be sorely missed in this world. As Jean ended her shift here in this life, she joined her eternal family at 11:15 am October 2, 2019. Surround by friends and family at her son’s home, peacefully finishing her race to hear His words: “Well done; my good and faithful servant. Jean’s remains will be laid to rest in Pomfret Memorial Cemetery, Sunbury, Pennsylvania within the family plot at a private family gathering. A memorial Service, to be announced at a later date, will be conducted at St Matthews Episcopal Church, Sunbury, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Charlotte Darrah Walter Library in care of the Northumberland County Historical Society, 1150 N. Front St., Sunbury, PA 17801. God bless you Mom. Your Number One Son and Daughter-In-Law Jeffery and Nikita

Jean E Lehman

May 28, 1930 - October 2, 2019

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Jean E Lehman

May 28, 1930 - October 2, 2019

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