Jean Baron

September 7, 1925 - December 3, 2018

On December 3, 2018, Jean, 93, passed away at Friendsview Retirement Community. She was born on September 7, 1925 to Lester and Esther (Gustin) Wright and raised on a farm in the Gibbs District on Chehalem Mountain. She attended the one room Gibbs School and graduated from Newberg High School in 1943. It was her freshman year that she met Elmer F. Baron on the school bus. They were married January 22, 1944 in San Francisco, where Elmer was stationed at Treasure Island Naval Base. When Elmer shipped out, Jean returned home to her parents and worked for Willamette Iron and Steel Shipyards in Portland in the payroll department. Upon Elmer’s honorable discharge from the Navy, they made their home in Sherwood and raised their 3 children. They also hosted an exchange student, Marta de Carvajal. Jean worked at Hopkins Elementary in Sherwood as an aide and as office secretary, retiring in 1986. In retirement, Jean and Elmer enjoyed visiting all 50 states and world travel. Jean enjoyed gardening, cooking, traveling and spending time as much as possible with her family. Jean is survived by her sons: Steve (Janelle) Baron of Manzanita, Oregon; Terry (Bev) Baron of McCall, Idaho and daughter Elaine (Andy) Smith of La Pine, Oregon; six grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Jean and Elmer were married for 74 years. The love of her life passed away on November 24, 2018 and she missed him so much. They will be spending their 75th Anniversary together in heaven. Jean and Elmer will be laid to rest together on December 8, 2018 at Valley View Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to: Twin Rocks Friends Camp PO Box 6 Rockaway Beach OR 97136