What can I say about this amazing, beautiful woman.  Jean came into my life when just starting my career both as a new nurse and new Naval officer.  She took me under her wing like so many before (and so many after I am sure).  I looked up to her and learned so very much.  The best thing she taught me though was compassion.  She was one of the most beautiful, compassionate souls.  I am sure she is surrounded by so many in Heaven...family, friends, and many patients she cared for.  Jean always had a smile, wonderful stories, words of wisdom to share.  And I have so many memories and stories of her that I will forever hold in my heart.  Very few times did I ever see her NOT smiling and laughing.  I will never forget her opening up her house a number of times to me, but the time that sticks out the most is when I was completely packed up and moving home to Michigan.  My daughter and I stopped at her house for dinner (she insisted we be well fed) on our way out of town.  She is the very last person I saw leaving that beautiful time in my life, in Virginia.  I love you so much Jean.  May you rest in beautiful peace, with so many loving arms wrapped around you.  You will be missed dearly.