Willemse, Eugenia Dorothy

Age 88, passed peacefully November 1, 2019.  She was born October 24, 1931.  She is survived by her husband of 65 years Gerrit (Gerry), daughter Gail, her husband Al Morad and grandchildren Jason Morad (wife Jennifer) and Megan Jean Dietrich (husband Alex.)  Jean graduated from Mackenzie High School, University of Michigan Dearborn (BA) and University of Michigan Ann Arbor with a master's in library science and highest academic honors.  She was employed by the Dearborn Centennial Library as a children's librarian, eventually taking charge of all Children's Services including the Dearborn branch libraries.  She was later in charge of Adult Services at the Centennial Library.  Jean retired in 1996 but stayed active as a member of Friends of the Library (FOLD.)  She was also active in the Dearborn Heights JAYCEE Auxiliary for several years.  Jean courageously fought Parkinson's for several years and will be cremated and interred at White Chapel Cemetery next to her mother and eventually, with her husband.  A memorial gathering is planned for Sunday November 10 ^th , 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Howe Peterson Funeral Home 22546 Michigan Avenue Dearborn, MI 48124.