Jean Elizabeth Boyle Jolin
SAN DIEGO, CA–Jean Elizabeth Boyle Jolin died on July 28, 2021, surrounded by her family after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma in June 2021. Her survivors include her children Jennifer (Frank Konecny), Marc, Michelle MacLea (Rod), and Robert; and grandchildren Alexandra, Christina, Cole, Nick, Connor, Sharissa and Hannah and great-grandchildren. She also has four siblings Maurine Cloutier (Marc), Joe Boyle (Cathy), Colleen Mclaren (Wayne) and Kathleen Boyle. She often said she lived a wonderful life and felt loved by her family and friends.
Jean was born on Jan. 25, 1935, in Sioux City, IA.
She married Robert Jolin in 1955 and they moved to Middleton, WI in 1959. Jean was the first woman elected to the Middleton City Council serving from 1963-1968.
While raising her four children she returned to school and earned undergraduate and master’s degrees at UW-Madison.
Jean taught seventh grade social studies for about 15 years at E.G. Kromrey Middle School starting in 1972 and was grateful for the many letters from former students throughout the years expressing the positive impact she had on their lives.
She moved to California in 2003 to enjoy her family, the warmth and sunshine. Ever the educator, she followed her passion and taught bridge to hundreds of players on cruises around the world, at local bridge academies and in private lessons.
The family is holding a Celebration of Life in Westlake Village, CA on Aug. 17, 2021.
Memorial donations may be made to either of the following causes close to Jean's heart:
University of California San Diego Foundation to support research for SDH-deficient GIST cancer in honor of Connor MacLea, Jean's grandson.
Donate online to the UC San Diego Foundation secure giving page that is already set up to direct your support to Fund # 2570 or the SDH Research Fund:
https://giveto.ucsd.edu/make-a-gift?id=b7d3a1b7-ff32-4730-a6d7-65d0c24a2d88
Complete the first page of the donation form, click the “My gift is made in honor/memory of” button at the bottom and indicate that your gift is “Made in Honor” of Connor MacLea.
Village Northwest Unlimited in Sheldon, IA provides residential and vocational services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jean's sister, Kathleen Boyle, has been a resident of the village for over 40 years receiving exemplary care.
Donate online at: https://www.villagenorthwest.org/
Select "Donate Now", "Greatest Need" and in the "Comments" section note "In memory of Jean Boyle Jolin for Kathleen Boyle".
