Jean Elizabeth Young Denton

With profound sadness, we announce that Jean passed away suddenly on January 21, 2009 of an aortic dissection at the age of 73. Jean was born on March 18, 1935 in Philadelphia to Edith and Edward Young. She was raised, along with her sister Anne, in the Philadelphia area. She married her high school sweetheart Dave Brewer in 1955 and then became a Registered Nurse. They moved to Los Gatos, California in 1969 where she raised her family. She then resumed her nursing career at Good Samaritan Hospital until her retirement. When she wasn't busy with her children, some of her favorite past times were reading, hiking, and bird watching. Jean was a devoted friend and always eager to help one in need. She spent hours at the hospital lovingly caring for those she knew and those she didn't. Jean was a faithful member of Almaden Hills United Methodist Church in San Jose. She moved to Westlake Village, Ca in 2007 to be closer to her daughter Laura and her family. After moving to southern California she enjoyed spending time with 3 of her cherished grandchildren. She loved cheering them on at all of their sporting events and school performances. She loved her new home and friendly community.

She is survived by her daughter Lisa (Brewer) Fritz and son-in-law Jason Fritz of Oakland, Ca.; her son Paul Brewer and daughterinlaw Dina Taylor Brewer and their 3 children Eve (8), Jesse (8), and Sarah (6) of Princeton, N.J.; and, daughter Laura (Brewer) Rosen and son-in-law Michael Rosen and their 3 children Madison (13), Jake (12) and Lilliana (8) of Oak Park, Ca. She is also survived by her beloved sister Anne Roberts of Vermont and Great-Uncles, Edward and John Cox of Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Jean will be missed by her numerous nephews and nieces.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at the Almaden Hills United Methodist Church in San Jose, Ca. In lieu of flowers, donations honoring her life may be made to the Nature Conservancy, 4245 North Fairfax Drive Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203-1606 (please note that the donation is in honor of Jean Denton, membership number 1658289) or call 1800628-6860. We will miss her dearly and will keep her spirit alive in our hearts and minds.

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