Jeannette Pearl Perkins Olin

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Memorial services were held at Danforth Chapel.

Jeannette Pearl Perkins Olin passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019, at Bridge Haven Nursing Home, Lawrence, Kansas.

Jeannette was born on September 15, 1925, in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Delbert W. and Rhoda (McLean) Perkins. She attended Lawrence schools, and graduated from Lawrence High School. Jeannette graduated from the University of Kansas in the Class of 1947 with a degree in occupational therapy. She was a member of the Kansas University Marching Band and Sigma Kappa sorority. Sigma Kappa recognized her with a Diamond Award this year for her 75 year association with the sorority. After graduate work at the Menninger’s Institute in Topeka, Kansas, she accepted a position with the R. J. Delano School for Crippled Children in Kansas City, Missouri, where she worked for 39 years.

Survivors include her son, Dr. Ron (Sylvie) Olin, daughter Dr. Sara (Ward) Zimmerman, grandchildren: Ward A. (Sarah) Zimmerman, Brian N. (Nga) Zimmerman, Zachary S. (Karen) Zimmerman, Dr. Elizabeth B (Matt) Livingood, and eight great grandchildren.

Jeannette was preceded in death by her husband, William M. Olin, son, Thomas Richard Olin, and brother, Delbert Perkins.

Memorial services are pending. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Visiting Nurses and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th St. Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

6 Condolences

  1. Diane Stiles on August 9, 2019 at 2:14 pm

    I will miss my dear friend so much. She enriched my life in so many ways. My sympathy to all her very special family whom she cherished



  2. The Mike Shurtz Family on August 11, 2019 at 7:50 am

    Words are never adequate in moments like these. I will say though, that my heart goes out to your families, and I will always remember the wonderful family memories living next door to you. Sending love to you and your mom. I will never forget her sweet kind spirit.



  3. Eric Shurtz on August 11, 2019 at 9:11 am

    Wanted to send my condolences for the loss of one of the most wonderful person I’ve ever had the honor of knowing. She was a one of a kind jewel.



  4. Debra Renick on August 27, 2019 at 4:31 pm

    I was sad to read about Jeanette’s passing. I am sorry to have missed the services. My thoughts are with you all, she was a special person and one of a kind.



  5. Bo Baltis on September 24, 2019 at 8:34 pm

    Dear Ron,
    I’m sorry to hear about your mother. She was so kind.
    Bo Baltis



  6. Deborah Groesbeck on February 21, 2020 at 12:51 pm

    Very sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. She was quite a caring person. I’d forgotten how she drove into KC for her work. I know how much you miss her. You were blessed to have her in your lives so many years. Wishing you peace and love and all the wonderful memories you have with her.



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