Jean Dodds Obituary

Jean C. Dodds, 90, of McHenry, IL died February 5, 2008 in McHenry. Born March 25, 1917 in Ingram, PA; daughter of Thomas William and Ethel (Diven) Curtis. She attended the University of Pittsburgh where she was a member of Delta, Delta, Delta sorority and graduated with a degree in Education. In 1971 she earned a Masters Degree in Special Education from Northern Illinois University. In October, 1942, she married Rev. David William Dodds in Ingram, PA. They lived in Kitanning, PA, Lakewood, OH, Broadview, IL and Northbrook, IL before moving to McHenry in 1984. Initially, Jean was an elementary teacher in Ben Aven, PA. While in Cleveland, Jean hosted a radio show featuring children's literature and story telling. After her children were in school Jean returned to teaching in Broadview, Cicero and Northbrook. She and her husband enjoyed travel and pursued several trips to Europe and the Holy Land. In her retirement, Jean tutored adults who needed assistance in learning to improve their reading skills. She was also a member of the McHenry County Retired Teachers Organization. Survivors include her husband, David; two children, son, D. William (Barbara) Dodds of McHenry; daughter Carol (Simon) Bedford of Pemberton British Columbia; four grandchildren, Amy (Woody) Layton of Johnsburg, IL, Emily Dodds of Milwaukee, WI, Elizabeth (Michael) Ashcraft of Forest Park, IL, Guy Bedford of Pemberton, B.C. and great-granddaughter, Samantha Jo Layton of Johnsburg, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Mary Jane Curtis and a grandson, Sam Bedford. Memorial service will be Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 3:00pm in First United Methodist Church of McHenry. Visitation will be from 2:00pm until service time. In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to Seasons Hospice, DesPlaines, Illinois. Arrangements completed by Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, Woodstock. For on line condolences visit www.honquestfh.com