Jean Downing

M. Jean Downing, 91, of Cheyenne, died Tuesday, February 11,  2020 at Life  Care Center of Cheyenne.

She was born Marjorie Jean Lundquist on March 28, 1928 in Alamosa, CO.  On December 24, 1950, Jean married Robert S. Downing in Fort Collins, CO. The couple moved to Wyoming and made their home in Cheyenne.  Mrs. Downing was a teacher for Laramie County School District #1 from 1955 through 1988.  She taught for one year at Johnson Junior High and spent the remainder of her tenure at Cole Elementary School.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Robert.

There will be a celebration of life at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the Schrader Reception Center.  Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.