Obituary of Jean A. Mosio Reeney Westholder)

July 31, 1928 – April 24, 2016 Preceded in death by daughter, Colleen Mosio, St. Paul; Raymond Mosio (father of her 6 children); husband, L. Frank Reeney, Tucson AZ; sister, Betty (Stanley) Semling, St. Paul; and Steve Garvey (family friend). Survived by five children, Aurea (Richard) Herman, WA; Christine Mosio, St. Paul; Marilyn (Michael) Grass, Tucson, AZ; Gregory Mosio, St. Paul; Luann (Reid) Johnson, Medina, MN; six grandchildren, Adam (Sarah) Herman, WA; Alicia (Jamin) Aahl, WA; Ross (Taylor) Herman, WA; Maxwell (Kelly) Sawochka, MN; Holly (Trevor) Hmielewski, MN; Barbara Jean (Robert) Kraemer, MN; and great-grandchildren, Brooke, Dylan and Hudson Kraemer; Crosby and Henley Ahal; Shepard and Emmanuel Herman; brother, Robert (Mary Jane) Westholder, Hillman, MN; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Jean was born in St. Paul and resided there until she and Frank moved to Tucson in 1987. She was the most loving, selfless, kind, compassionate woman in the world. It would take volumes and years to describe our Mom. No matter what challenges came her way, she faced them with a devout sense of faith and acceptance. She loved us all for the individuals that we are and encouraged us to be the best we could be. We know she will continue protecting and loving all of us. She loved music and could play several instruments “by ear”. She loved to dance and could twirl a baton with the best of them. To know her was to always see her with a smile, open arms ready to give a hug and a kiss. She always practiced what her father told her ‘it doesn’t cost you anything to smile”. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Thursday, April 28 at the CHURCH OF ST. STANISLAUS, 395 Superior St. W, St. Paul. Visitation at church 9:00 AM to 1l:00 AM Thursday.