Jeanne Dietrich

In the quiet hour of the morning I begin the task of trying to present to you a picture of Jeanne's life;
Jeanne strived daily to live by the literal and actual Living Word of God. The Bible at her bedside was read and studied on a daily basis. She wanted all black or white, no- middle ground¬in her life.
Even knowing that she could not lift the veil herself, still Jeanne did not want to wait for the barrier between God and herself to be removed. Her frequently expressed desire over the years was to "die and go to heaven".Life in this world was the hard thing for Jeanne and she was never convinced of the courage and beauty that she radiated on a daily basis.
Though her life exemplified the caring Christian nature of a true believer, Jeanne did not tolerate complements well. Her preference was to be ano-nymous, working in the background, and unseen. Her joy was in acting as God's servant which she did through her daily conversations with whomever the Lord put in front of her. She gave generously of herself and all that she had without prejuQice and without wanting anything in return.
Jeanne used to say that God had given her ''the gift of admonishment" and was often bluntly honest in her analysis and commentary. Yet, her correction came from a loving place, and her p-wn perception of how she was interpreted was oftenh~her than necessary.
Jeanne was hard working, methodical, and persistent in her professional and scholastic endeavors. She was fully committed to her husband and children. Jeanne was devout and faithful; she sought always to kno-w God's purpose.
In marriage, Jeanne pledged to: embrace, love faithfully, to be kind hearted, to comfort, to laugh, to work side by side, to strengthen, cherish, and honor. Jeanne believed that her marriage was the answer to her prayers to God. She kept her every vow.
Though not given to joining groups, Jeanne was a Gideon Auxiliary member. Jeanne was especially familiar with the King James V ersionof the Holy Bible which she had read since childhood, she enjoyed the romantic language. Jeanne read no other book for pleasure and fully understood the God inspired nature of his Holy, Living document
For Jeanne, in what may have been her favorite verse, the thenis no-w:
For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also- I am known. - 1 Corinthians 13:12, KJV
Even though I know where her heart and soul now reside, and that one day I will see Jeanne again, my heart is broken. I am honored to have been her husband.Respectfully submitted with love, Hank
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