Jean Mary Ferraris

Guisippina and Bernardino Cottini welcomed their daughter, Jean Mary Ferraris

on October 21, 1924 in the beautiful town of McCloud California. Nestled at the foot

of Mount Shasta, The McCloud River Rail Road and Lumber Company provided all

that was needed for a happy childhood.

Jean attended school and graduated from the McCloud High School. Soon after

graduation around the time of “The War” she applied, was hired and worked in The

McCloud General Store. She worked in the hardware department of the Company

Store until she was married. She married Battista (Bob) Ferraris upon his return from

Japan after the war.

She was an energetic partner when building a home in Mount Shasta, California.

This neighboring City, only 12 miles from McCloud allowed the opportunity of home

ownership and a place to raise her daughters.

Jean’s long life of ninety-nine years, eleven months and five days produced two

daughters, Gail and Denise, three grandchildren, Erin, Gina and Daniel and two great

grandchildren, Abigail and Eric.

Her active community involvement with art and education touched many, many

lives. She loved people. She was a member of the local Beta Sigma Phi. Her artistic

spirit led her through many phases of art expression and accomplishment. Her love

of people led her to her small private pre-school. She treasured her memories of her

students.

Jean’s final fourteen years were spent enjoying travel, friends, family and new

experiences.

She will be missed by all who loved and enjoyed her humor, company and spirit.