Missoula – Jean E. Greener, 93, passed away in the afternoon, Sunday, April 19, 2020, at her home in Missoula surrounded by loved ones.  She was born August 26. 1926, in Forrest City, Iowa to Herbert A. and Mabel Ericson.  She grew up in Des Moines, IA and graduated from Monmouth College in IL.

On June 11, 1955 she married Ralph T. Greener and they made their home in Crystal Lake, Ill.  She taught 2 ^nd grade there for 19 years.  During their retirement, they lived in Phelps, WI, and later moved to Missoula, MT.

Jean fully embraced her role as wife, mother and grandmother.  She was a lifelong Christian active in several churches throughout her life.  Her greatest joy next to family was her P.E.O. sisters in Illinois, Wisconsin and Montana.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Eric Ericson, husband, Ralph T. Greener and grandson, Scott W. Greener.

Jean is survived by John and Gail (Dana) Greener of Missoula, Scott and Jeannine (Bale) Greener of Federal Way, WA; Mike Greener of Bozeman, MT; Eric & Brandy (Hollenbeck) Greener and children Molly & Paul of Anchorage, AK; Katie Greener of Missoula, MT; Allison Greener of Bellingham, WA; and Sister Marjorie (Ericson) Posey of Hilton Head Island, SC.