Jean D. Cave, 97, of Lake Mary passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2020. She was born on January 20, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Carl and Dorothy DeWitt. Sister, Joan DeWitt, preceded her in death.
Education was tremendously important to Jean. She graduated as high school Valedictorian, then received her bachelor’s degree from Miami University Ohio magna cum laude and Master’s degree from Butler University. She worked for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) which predated NASA. She was also a school teacher and the first woman to serve on the school board in Hendricks County, Indiana. In retirement, she volunteered with the VA Hospital.
Jean was married 54 wonderful years to Louis Cave, a World War II veteran who preceded her in death.
Left to cherish her memory are her children; Jon Cave, Paul Cave and Joan Cave; her granddaughter and light of her life, Heather Cave Camerota as well as extended family members and friends.
The family will hold a private memorial service.