Dr. Jean E. Robertson passed away in Sherwood Park, AB on January 17, 2018 at the age of 97 years. She was predeceased by her brother, Flight Lieutenant Wilbert J. Robertson in 1944; by her father, Mark W. Robertson in 1957 and by her mother, Bessie M. Robertson in 1985. Cousins and friends both cherished remain.
Dr. Robertson taught for the Government in Ethiopia from 1948-1951 and then served with SIM Canada in both Ethiopia (1951-1957) and Niger (1988-1993). She was a professor in the Department of Elementary Education of the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta from 1965 – 1985. Jean was also inducted to the Reading Hall of Fame in 1988.
If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to The Gideons (PO Box 3619 Stn Main, Guelph, Ontario N1H 9Z9) or to the charity of the donor's choice.
