Jeanne Arlene Marciel

Jeanne Arlene Marciel, born Jean Arlene De Vor in Santa Clara, CA on February 23rd, 1940, passed away at home on September 3rd, 2015. She was surrounded by her family. Jeanne graduated from St. Michaels Catholic elementary school and attended Dominican Catholic High School for three years, then graduated from Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, CA in 1957. She married Stanley Marciel on April 25th, 1959. During their 56 year marriage, they led an adventurous life. Jeanne joined Stanley ranching and farming in the Livermore, CA area. In 1969, they decided to move to Australia, where they continued raising cattle and farming. They enjoyed Australia and all their accomplishments, and decided to return to the United States in 1977 when they moved to Pleasanton, CA and purchased shares in her Fathers rose business, De Vor Nurseries. At that time she began her life long career as a rose hybridizer. Throughout her years in the rose business, she was able to travel the world, even though she hated flying. She met many colleagues that became her friends from all over the world, New Zealand, Japan, France, Holland - these friendships were near & dear to her. She loved to golf, play tennis, and fierce games of hearts with her nieces and nephews during family get-togethers.

Jeanne was a loving and giving person. She worked with various homeless shelters in the Aptos area. She also was an animal lover. She took in several wounded birds, kangaroos, goats, calves and raised them back to full health, a few of which became family pets that were adored by all. She also had a green thumb in which she maintained a beautiful vibrant flower and vegetable garden.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, Paul F. and Thelma G. De Vor and her brother Tom De Vor. She is survived by her husband Stanley and their five children; George (Ann), Gregory, Beth (Charles), Catherine (Bradley) and Brondalyn. Six grandchildren; Jennifer Sanchez, Amanda Marciel, Michael Marciel, Christopher Marciel, Stanley Marciel , Tyler Marciel and two great grandchildren; Isabella and Easton Sanchez. Her sisters Joan Davis and Mary Dolan (John), Sister-in-law Gaye and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Jeanne’s life will take place in Placerville, CA in Mid-October. Details will be posted at a later date.