East Lawn Sierra Hills 5757 Greenback Lane Sacramento, CA, 95841
Obituary
Lois “Jean” McKinley VanKesteren was born in Appleton City, Missouri to parents Cleo (Williamson) and Chester McKinley on July 31,1931 and passed away on February 2, 2022, in Roseville, California. She was the oldest of four children. Early schooling and high school education were completed in Missouri. After high school, she moved to California where she met and married Glen “Richard” VanKesteren. They married in 1951 and celebrated their 70th anniversary in 2021. Jean worked at CSUN for twenty-five years and retired as a credential analyst. While at CSUN, she completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Jean and Richard had two sons, Bret Alan and Scott Wayne. Jean is survived by her loving and dedicated husband Richard of Rocklin, California for more than 70 years. She is also survived by her sister, Sharon Fowler of Clinton, Missouri, sons Bret (and Tina) VanKesteren, Roseville, California, Scott (and Robin) VanKesteren, Agoura Hills, California, two grandsons, Nathan Lawton, and Rylan VanKesteren, one granddaughter A’lora Rains, and two Great grandchildren Jaxson and Ellie Rains. Two brothers Jimmy and Glenn have predeceased her. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Jean’s name to Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) or the American Heart Association (AHA). Private services will be held per family request.
So glad that Ottawa Court introduced us to you and Richard 24 years ago. Your kindness and support of your neighbors and the kids was a blessing to many. We will miss your smile and wave that always brightened our day. With all our love, The Nunez family.
Jean was more than just a cousin, but a dear friend. No one will ever take her place.
My heart goes out to her beloved husband Richard and her two sons Brett and Scott.
I also want to thank her wonderful daughter-in-law Tina for all she has done.
My Aunt Jean was an awesome role model. When I was in college getting my BS of Education she would like always let me know how proud she was of me. When I decided to get my Masters Degree she let me know how proud she was of me. Her words of encouragement meant the world too me. I love and miss you Aunt Jean. Thanks for loving me.
Jean was my big sister. I have lots of memories of growing up with Jean, my brothers Glenn and Jim. We were lucky to have a large extended family with Aunts & Uncles and many hours were spent playing with all of our cousins. Jean was an daughter, sister, wife, mother, and a best friend. We would talk every weekend. She is greatly missed.
Jean was a great person and a great cousin. She will be greatly missed. About 10 years ago we went out and visited Richard and Jean and it was a wonderful experience. Always have been great to see them at family reunions. Deepest sympathy to her love ones, may God provide you with comfort and peace.
Leonard and Marylyn Ernsbarger
“Jessica [Harston, Mortuary Manager] provided fantastic service from day one, she did everything we asked and more. VERY professional and her staff went above and beyond.”
– Tuan Minh Nguyen
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"Our Mom pre-purchased her services, so when we came in the day after her passing, Bob [Russo, Funeral Director] was there with the paperwork from ten years ago. Bob Russo--wonderfully tuned in to the clients' needs."
– Susan J. Olsson
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"Guillermo Martinez was very responsive, accommodating and attentive."
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"Doug Rees [Family Service Counselor] helped guide us through the pre-need process. We had many meetings with him to decide on cemetery grave location, casket choice, etc. He was always very patient and considerate of our desires. I am very thankful that we had our discussions well before my wife passed."
– Terry Eyrich
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"Overall, I was very, very pleased with the comfort, kindness, direction, and patience extended to me and my sons during this difficult period in our lives. After each meeting with your staff, I/we would feel a bit more confident with what needed to be next done.
The entire process culminated with a very memorable memorial service."
– Jim Iwamiya
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"Christina Smith [Family Service Counselor] and Ariana Madruga [Funeral Arranger], both were empathetic and moved quickly and appropriately to take care of our needs.
We felt that the team actually cared about us and our well-being."
– Melvin Douglas Windley Jr.
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"Jessica (Harston) was fantastic, timely, quick response to questions, very thoughtful."
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"Everything was perfect. We were not ready for this but all the staff explained everything step by step well. Everyone was so friendly, we felt welcomed. Everything was so beautiful, we appreciate everything East Lawn did for us."
– Ma Del Rosario Diaz-Baez
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"From the time they came to our home to the last visit we had at the home, it was so welcoming. Understanding – compassion – patience – ready to alleviate the suffering (Mike Gillispie, Funeral Arranger)"
– Sylvia Drennan
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"My brother had everything pre-arranged, but it's difficult dealing with the details long distance. You all made it comfortable and easy. (Dione Longoria, Arranger)"
– Patricia H-P
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"Jessica [Thrash, Funeral Director] represented this establishment with expertise in the highest quality overall. I could not have asked for better service at this difficult time. I tear up when I think how she navigated some difficult moments with my family."
– Lisa Sandoval
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"I felt comfortable with the whole process. They were quick and efficient without being cold or indifferent. The staff was very accommodating. [Crystal Langer, Funeral Director]"
Guestbook
I love you, Mom! You were the best mother ever! I’ll miss you and you will forever be in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
Jean,
So glad that Ottawa Court introduced us to you and Richard 24 years ago. Your kindness and support of your neighbors and the kids was a blessing to many. We will miss your smile and wave that always brightened our day. With all our love, The Nunez family.
Jean was more than just a cousin, but a dear friend. No one will ever take her place.
My heart goes out to her beloved husband Richard and her two sons Brett and Scott.
I also want to thank her wonderful daughter-in-law Tina for all she has done.
My Aunt Jean was an awesome role model. When I was in college getting my BS of Education she would like always let me know how proud she was of me. When I decided to get my Masters Degree she let me know how proud she was of me. Her words of encouragement meant the world too me. I love and miss you Aunt Jean. Thanks for loving me.
Jean was my big sister. I have lots of memories of growing up with Jean, my brothers Glenn and Jim. We were lucky to have a large extended family with Aunts & Uncles and many hours were spent playing with all of our cousins. Jean was an daughter, sister, wife, mother, and a best friend. We would talk every weekend. She is greatly missed.
Jean was a great person and a great cousin. She will be greatly missed. About 10 years ago we went out and visited Richard and Jean and it was a wonderful experience. Always have been great to see them at family reunions. Deepest sympathy to her love ones, may God provide you with comfort and peace.
Leonard and Marylyn Ernsbarger