Jean M. (Smith) Alexander

Jean M. Alexander, 95, of Findlay, Ohio passed away at 7:47pm on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Birchaven Village. Jean was born in Findlay, Ohio on March 9, 1930 to the late Harry Charles and Faith (Parker) Smith. She married Joe H. Alexander on May 21, 1949. He preceded her in death on September 19, 2020.

Jean is survived by six children: Lee Ann (Melvin) Karhoff of Findlay, Ohio; Marsha Curry of Gahanna, Ohio; George (Nancy) Alexander of Forest, Ohio; Tracy (Thomas) Flavell of Melbourne, Florida; Matthew V. (Christine) Alexander of Charlotte, North Carolina; and Margaret (Kevin) Karhoff of Findlay, Ohio.

She is also survived by 14 grandchildren: Kelly Roberts (Terry), Brent (Marcella) Curry, Beth (Nathaniel) Hagey, Scott (Rachel) Flavell, Andrew (Jessica) Flavell, Melissa (Andrew) Harris, Tiffany (Nathan) Riker, Lindsey (Aaron) Walker, Joe (Maegan) Alexander, Matt (Megan) Alexander, Parker Alexander (Lindsey), Kelsey Alexander, Jeffrey (Lauren) Karhoff, and Rachel Karhoff; 19 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.

Jean was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles F. Smith and W. Seely Smith and a son-in-law, Michael Curry.

Jean loved all things small, be it a baby or a dollhouse. She was happiest near water and with her family. She was a 1947 graduate of Findlay High School. She attended Miami University and Findlay College. She retired from Parker Lumber Company and was the owner of Parker Miniatures for over 25 years. She was a charter member of Mini Magic Miniatures Club. She and her husband Joe served as foster parents for a number of years. She was a Camp Fire Leader for over 20 years and was also a board member for both St. Michael School in Findlay and Family Services and was a volunteer and board member for the Wide World Shoppe.

Jean was a member of St. Michael Church for 63 years where she was a member of the Altar Rosary Society and Catholic Ladies of Columbia, and was involved in Cursillo, Retreat and Pre-Catechumenate programs. She was also a member of the Immaculate Conception Church of Port Clinton, Ohio and Our Lady of Grace Church in Palm Bay, Florida.

Visitation will take place from 2:00pm-5:00pm on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, 500 Lima Avenue, Findlay. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am, Monday, September 22, 2025, at St. Michael Catholic Church 750 Bright Road, Findlay, Ohio 45840. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to the Ida Rupp Public Library, 310 Madison Street, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452 or Bridge Home Health and Hospice, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, Ohio 45840

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com.

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