Jean Carol Ropp

Birth date: Sep 3, 1959 Death date: Feb 11, 2023

Jean Ropp passed away on February 11, 2023 in Clearwater, Florida. She was 63 years old. Born September 3, 1959, Jean grew up in the suburbs of southeast Michigan. She was a towheaded, dimpled spitfire who grew into a young woman

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Michèle Weibel

in honor of Jean.

To say I am stunned is an understatement. For some reason, Jeannie, you have been on my mind in recent months. I wonder if my heart knew you left before I read the notices of Phil's and then your passing on the Alma College In Memoriam page.

I remember meeting you the first week of our freshman year when we and so many others (Laurie, Sandy (Sam), Sophia, Pat (Turkey Legs), Madison, et al lived on the Garden Level of Newberry Hall (aka the basement) because there were more freshmen women than there were rooms available.

I remember you returning from your job at Saga with a Coke in a glass each night. Those glasses became the homes of so many spider plants. You were able to get them to grow so easily. I remember helping you return all the glasses to the cafeteria at the end of the school year. I remember trips to town for pizza, time in the Student Union, and discussions with Phil and others about religion in front of the fire. I am glad of the times we had together; wish there had been more -- especially after we graduated.

Rest in Peace, dear lady. God bless you and your family.

Michèle (Mitchell) Weibel, Alma College class of 1981

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Sylvia Ropp

Phil and family, I was so sorry to learn of Jean's passing. I want you to know you will all be in my prayers. Love, Sylvia

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Cheryl Voglesong

I have no doubt that Jean and Glen have found each other in the ever after and are deep in discussion as I write. Phil and family, we are all holding you all in love and prayers. Cheri Voglesong & family

Margie Teall

Jean was my dearest friend, starting in our junior high youth group, then high school, and then to Alma College, where I had met Phil the year before she entered college. She called me Mutt, and she was my Jeff. I will always love and miss her energetic presence and her smile that could light up any room. I know you miss her as well.
Sending deep condolences to your community, and to each of the girls. We are all blessed to have had her in our lives.
I love you Jean, and I know you're in the arms of the angels.
-Margie White Teall

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Josue Arias

This was the last time we spent together at a church trip to Tarpon Springs. Thank you so much for your friendship and being an inspiration to others. My prayers goes to the family during this difficult time. Rest in peace Jean.

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Karen Renee Krebs

How do i share a memory of someone I cared so much about and who was such a huge part of my life so long ago. We met at First Presbyterian church during Annie Get your Gun where you took care of the 'screwdriver' in the props room. We threw frisbees in Linden Park and hopped the wall at Cranbrook. We made pigs of ourselves at Farrell's and preached together at the youth services. I remember clearly the night we were at Mitch's house and your foot got run over. How many Yes and Genesis concerts did we attend together? Who could forget the Deep Purple concert, our one and only date! Skyline, Focus, The mission trip to Kentucky, First Theater guild, Christmas Hand in Hand, every memory of those years you were there. I tried for years to reconnect with you but it wasn't to be. Although we haven't seen each other since the late seventies you were always in my heart. Rest in Peace, old friend. Someday I'll join you and we'll play some Euchre!
Karen Renee(Bill) Krebs

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Mike And Linda Peno

Jean was a dear friend. She was always ready to help and free with her compliments. She was an inspiration to me, an example of God's grace and a light to everyone she came in contact with. It just won't be the same Light of Christ without her. I can't get used to the fact that she won't be here anymore.
We love you Jean,
Mike and Linda Peno

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Linda Quirk

I was just looking at old photos of Phil, Jean, Jack, me and our “second” family of littles. I have fond memories of Jean as a sweet and funny lady. I’m so sad for the family. Peace of Christ be with you in this very sad time.