Jean Ann Metcalf, nee Humes, 81, passed away peacefully in Stuart, Fla., on May 27, 2024.
She was born in 1943, to Elmer and Ellen Humes in Rochester, New York.
Jean's life was marked by love, adventure, reading and travel. She met and married the love of her life, Bruce Metcalf, while attending Northwestern University in Evanston. Their union blossomed into a lifelong partnership brimming with family and exciting memories. Jean's passion for exploring the world remained undiminished, even in the face of dementia during her final months. Her legacy of love, compassion and dedication will endure through the cherished memories of her family and friends.
Jean was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Ellen Peracca. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Metcalf; her brother, Elmer (Susan); her children, Bruce Jr. (Nejla), Eric (Krissy) and Christopher (Melissa); and her six grandchildren, Bruce III, Madeja (Michael DaMario), Charlie, Christopher (Priscila), Jack and Chase; and her three great-grandchildren, Francesca, Frederic and Rosemary DaMario.
Jean's zest for life extended beyond her travels. She found joy in golfing, playing bridge, yoga and bird watching. Together with Bruce, she explored every continent and visited more than 50 countries. Among their favorite destinations were Greenland, Alaska and the Arctic. Many cherished vacations were spent with family and friends at their home in Runaway Bay, Jamaica.
A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Legacy Golf and Tennis Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
A second celebration of life will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at Topaz Cafe, 780 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge. Family and friends are welcome for light bites and drinks to celebrate her life well-lived.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made online to Shriners Children's Hospital at http://www.shrinerschildrens.org or Treasure Coast Hospice at http://www.treasurehealth.org.
