Mrs. Jean S T Veach

Jean S. Trainer Veach, a long time resident of Asheville, died Monday, August 4, 2014 of dementia which she battled with humor and grace. Jean was born in Boston, MA on Friday, October 13, 1929. She graduated from Emma Willard School, Troy, NY, and Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY, in 1951. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, John B. Veach Jr. Jean is survived by her two children, Meg Veach Trowbridge and her husband, George, and Tucker Veach and his wife, Barbara; and by her four grandchildren, Melia Rosario Trowbridge and James, David and Trainer Veach, all of Asheville. Jean moved to Asheville in 1957 following four happy years in Robbinsville, NC. A leader by nature, she was active in her community, as a member of the vestry at The Cathedral of All Souls, as a representative of the Episcopal Diocese of WNC, as president of the French Broad River Garden Club, the Junior League of Asheville and Friends of the Library at Warren Wilson College. As her children entered middle school, Jean got a teaching certificate and taught at St. Genevieve of the Pines and T. C. Roberson High School. Along with Cissie Folckemer and Mary Lou Gillum, Jean founded the Newfound School (1971-1981), an alternative high school. At Newfound Jean taught history, including her favorite course entitled "Rivers," as well as assisting with the administration and fund raising. Jean was a life long gardener, and could identify hundreds of plants by their Latin names. Operating as "Consider the Lilies," she designed gardens for friends and acquaintances. Along with Marianne Zabriskie and Ann Coxe, Jean also operated "Truffles and Thyme," a catering service that donated its proceeds to All Souls Church. Perhaps Jean was most appreciated for the many parties she gave to celebrate friends, holidays and any event she could think of. The family plans a Memorial Service at 4 PM, August 22, 2014 at The Cathedral of All Souls, 9 Swan St., Asheville, NC. Morris Funeral Home, 304 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC (828-252-1821) is handling arrangements for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association , www.alz.org or another

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Mrs. Jean S T Veach

October 13, 1929 - August 4, 2014