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In Celebration of the Life of Jean Frank Lestanguet
Obituary from San Rafael Independent Journal
Jean Frank Lestanguet Jean Frank Lestanguet was born to Jean and Anna Lestanguet November 27, 1926 in Ross, CA. He passed away December 8, 2020 in Newcastle, CA. Jean grew up in Fairfax, CA where he lived most of his life. He started working at the local grocery store, his parent’s cleaners, and then to Mare Island to start his machinist apprenticeship. He left Mare Island to serve in the U.S. Navy. When he returned, he went back to finish his apprenticeship while volunteering at the Fairfax Fire Department, where he accepted a full-time position and worked until his retirement as Fire Captain with the Ross Valley Fire Dept. He liked to cook and entertain. A favorite for all was Jean’s barbecue chicken, and you would never have to worry about your glass being empty. He loved camping with Fran and more recently, he and Chris traveled in their motorhome with their RV friends. Jean was a member of many organizations: American Legion, Native Sons, Fairfax Fire Wardens, CSFA, S.F. Tyee Club, Trout Unlimited, San Rafael and Sonora Elks, Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge, Vamoose Vagabonds and Sierra Rovers. Jean was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances. He leaves behind his wife, Chris; and his sister Jeannette Turrini; children Dennis (Patricia dec., Pam), Helen Fahy (James) and Joanne Cooter (Geoffrey); grandchildren Jean, Jennifer, Jeanine, JP, Joe, Tony and Becky; great-grandchildren Serene, William, Juliet, and MacKenzie and many relatives and friends. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Sutter Hospice. A special thanks to Julie and Colin for all their help and care for his short stay in Newcastle. A celebration of Jean’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity.
Published in:Marin Independent Journalfrom December 18, 2020 to December 20, 2020