Jean Bruin, age 86, died Thursday, June 2.

Jean deeply loved her family, including her cat, Samantha. She loved gardening and golf. She enjoyed spending time on the beautiful Englewood, Fla., beach.

She is survived by sons Boyd (Jennifer) Bruin and Michael (Nancy) Bruin; son-in-law, Jerald (Lori) Smith; grandchildren John (Amanda), Holly (Hunter), Henry (Sue), Tyler (Shannon), Nicole (Matt), Amanda (Morgen), Brittney (John), Brandey (Chris), Brooklyn (Anders), Carter, Alex, Ryan, Brittany (Mike), Melissa, Trevor (Asia); several great-grandchildren; brothers Robert (Rita) Sours and Leonard Sours; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard H. Bruin; daughter, Dawn M. Smith.

A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home – Wayland Chapel, 312 N. Main St. with visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. 

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