February 17, 1926 - December 17, 2024
Jean E. (Hares) Sherman, 98, passed away peacefully December 17, 2024 at home in Cinebar, WA. She was born February 17, 1926 to Wesley and Mina Hares, and was raised in Fleming, NY.
On June 28, 1947 Jean married Claire Sherman and for the next twenty years they raised their family in Elbridge, NY before moving to San Diego. In 1975 Jean, Claire and their daughters and husbands bought a farm in Cinebar. Jean loved busy farm life: raising animals, churning butter, gardening, canning and enjoying the country. Her hobbies included knitting, crocheting, sewing, walking with friends and in later life puzzles and crosswords. She enjoyed church, family gatherings and keeping up with everyone's activities.
Jean was devoted to her family. She is survived by daughters Sandy (Joe) Slimack, and Cher Williams. Sons Dean (Janet), Tim (Helen), Scott (Judy) Sherman. Grandchildren Julie (Ken) Wiseman, Amy Ayers, Anna (Andrew) Campbell, Lauryn Sherman, Kaylyn (Jimmy) Kontras, and Joel (Sasha), Sam (Kari), Gabe (Amanda), Zach (Amber), Andrew (Sarah) Sherman, 15 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great granddaughters. Also surviving are two siblings, Evelyn Finch and William Hares, and her life-long friend and niece, Margaret Chamberlain. Jean was preceded in death by her husband and ten siblings.
Our family extends heartfelt love and appreciation to Amy Ayers for three years of dedicated caregiving, and many thanks to the Hospice community for their support and guidance.
A private family graveside inurnment will be held at Alpha Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Forest Funeral Home Cremation & Cemetery, Olympia. In lieu of flowers contributions can by made to or .
