Jeanette St. John

CRYSTAL FALLS — Jeanette St. John, 77, passed away on June 4, 2020, at her home. Jeanette was born to Victor and Hilja Carlson of Ishpeming on Sept. 16, 1942. She is a graduate from Ishpeming High School in 1960. She then attended Northern Michigan University. In 1963, she married William St. John, and they started their family together. Jeanette stayed home to take care of her three children until her youngest began school. When she continued with her career outside their home, her work reflected her selfless and kind-hearted personality. She worked as an EMT and CNA, always prioritizing the well-being of others. She worked for both the Crystal Falls Manor and the Iron County Medical Care Facility. Though she retired from her work as a CNA in 2005, she continued to support and care for everyone she knew, especially her children and grandchildren.

Jeanette was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Crystal Falls and had a strong faith in Christ. Jeanette had a passion for country line dancing, reading, gardening and writing poetry. She had earned a blue belt in karate with former world champion Algene Cauralia and had been an avid archer winning many awards. More than anything she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Jeanette is survived by her lifelong friend and companion William St. John; children, Lauri Patterson, Pam Bostwick, William (Jenni) St. John; brothers, Bruce and Dennis (Dolores) Carlson; grandchildren, Riley, Kensie and Sadie St. John, Melissa Moser, Elisa Anderson, Brittany Stachowicz, Jonathan and Kevin Bostwick; great-grandchildren, Ella, Willow, Mac, Declan, Charles and Myla.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Hilja Carlson; and brothers Marvin, George and Robert Carlson.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 11 at 11 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church of Crystal Falls, Pastor Victoria Prewitt presiding. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.

Condolences to the family of Jeanette St. John may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted to Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with arrangements.