Jean A. Hadley of Silverton left this world for her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 1 when her loving heart unexpectedly just stopped beating. Jean is survived by her husband of 45 years, Dennis Hadley, her children Troy (Kathy) Hadley of Rickreall, Gary Hadley of Silverton, and Becky (Tim) Schuette of Baker City, grandchildren Grant and Cody Hadley and Riley and Ainsley Schuette. Brothers Jerry (Gladys) O'Neil and Jack (Lorraine) O'Neil and sister-in-law Sandra (George) Hadley-White and numerous nieces and nephews. Jean's family far and near were always welcome in her home. Above all, her children and grandchildren were the light of her life. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Earlyn and Adelyn O'Neil.

Jean was born in Toledo, Ohio. She lived and attended schools there graduating from University of Toledo. One of the joys of Jean's life was her college sorority Zeta Tau Alpha. While working for Zeta, Jean came to visit the U of O and OSU for Zeta activities. She liked Oregon and came back to OSU for her Master's in Education degree. She met Dennis there, found out that Sandra (one of the U of O Zetas) was his sister and the bond was established. Jean often said that ZETA brought them together. Jean participated in sorority activities whenever she could and received her fifty year pin recently.

Jean and Dennis married on August 4, 1973 in Silverton, Oregon. They made their home on the Hadley farm in the Silverton Hills. Raising her three children on their grass seed, pig, and beef farm brought her great joy and pride. While the Silverton Hills were a long ways from her family in Ohio, Silverton quickly became her beloved home and the people loved her smile and willingness to help in every way possible.

Jean will be remembered for her unflagging support of Silver Crest School, Business and Professional Women, Hospital Auxiliary, First Christian Church, Silverton Senior Center, Chemeketa Community College Adult Education, Wednesday Night Community Dinners, and singing in Silvertones. She always had a song in her heart and loved to sing for all sorts of audiences. Jean loved making people feel welcome and always either had something positive to say or she wouldn't say anything. Community members who knew Jean would tell you that Jean was "such a sweet, loving woman who would do anything she could for you". We will miss her.

A memorial service for Jean A. Hadley will take place as follows at 11:00am, Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Silverton First Christian Church, 402 N. First Street, Silverton, OR 97381, in the Multi-purpose room.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Silverton First Christian Church College Scholarship Fund.