Jeanne T. Shore, 93, of Hoopeston, passed away at 12:30 P.M., Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living in Hoopeston, surrounded by her family. She was born December 2, 1930, the daughter of Robert L. and Margaret C. (Petersen) Sabin. She married Warren G. “Bud” Shore on September 16, 1950, at Immaculate Conception Church in Norwood Park, IL. He preceded her in death on November 12, 2002.
She is survived by two daughters, Karen Anderson of rural Rankin, IL and Kimberly (Paul) Dalbey of Scottsdale, AZ; one son, Robert “Rob” (Donna) Shore of Rankin, IL.; one brother, John Sabin of El Cajon, CA.; six grandchildren, Todd (Sara) Anderson, Nathan (Shannon) Anderson, Ryan (Megan) Anderson, Melanie (Mike) Power, Holly Shore, and Jacob (Amy) Shore; six step grandchildren, Tara Moore, Rachel Harper, Jamie Gash, Sara Drysdale, Marc Dalbey, and Aaron Dalbey; nine great grandchildren, Erin, Anna, Keenon, Kaedon, and Faith Anderson, Aubrie and Delaney Shore, Tyler (Andrea) Unger, Zachary Cuvar, Kyren, Kinley, and Kamryn Power; seven step great grandchildren, Jordan Wilson, Kira Coon, Savannah Gash, Theo Drysdale, Myles Dalbey, Wrigley and Emmy Dalbey; several great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one son-in-law, David Anderson; two nephews, Jim Shore and Carroll Wayne Crozier; and one great grandson, Christopher Cuvar, Jr.
Jean worked at Carp’s Department Store as a clerk and bookkeeper for many years and later worked at the Hoopeston and Danville Drivers License Facility for 20 years, until her retirement. She a was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hoopeston, where she was previously very active, serving as past president of Altar and Rosary Society, was in charge of funeral luncheons, taught CCD and served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years. She received the Pere Marquette Award by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky at a mass held at the Immaculate Conception Church in Peoria. She was a member of the Hoopeston Business Professional Women’s Club and Women Making A Difference. She was also a past-board member of the Hoopeston Multi-Agency and served as a Republican Precinct committeeman. Jean enjoyed traveling with her husband and family, attending dances and playing cards at the Hoopeston Multi- Agency, going out to eat, and visiting with her family and friends. Over the years, many generations gathered at Bud and Jean’s house to gather around their kitchen table for a cup of coffee and socializing.
A visitation will be held 10:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M., Monday, June 24, 2024, at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The Funeral Mass will follow the visitation and will begin at 1:00 P.M. Monday, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 423 S. Third St. Hoopeston, IL., with Father Ignatius Mulenda officiating and Father Ted Pracz co-officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston, IL.
Memorials may be made in Jean’s name to Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living, 423 N. Dixie Hwy, Hoopeston, IL.
