Birth date: Apr 15, 1940 Death date: Apr 16, 2019
Champ, Jean Esther, age 79 of Pinellas Park, Florida passed away Tuesday, April 16th 2019 at Bayfront Health Center in Saint Petersburg, Florida. She was a graduate of Northeast High School in 1958. She was a life insurance under Read Obituary
Jean Champ’s grandson, Ethan, which she adored, had his middle name officially changed. On 07/07/2023, his name was legally changed in court from Ethan Jack Pemberton to now :
~Ethan Michael Pemberton
~April Champ Pemberton- Mommy
Jean I just found out about your passing. Just wanted to post something and say thank you for hiring a ne'er do well, high school dropout at AIM all those years ago. When I retired I was reflecting on singular moments and people that changed the entire course of my life, and you are one of them. It breaks my heart that I couldn't get to tell you this in person, by the time I started looking you up to tell you, you were already gone.
I had been unemployed for months, about to lose my house, and didn't have many options left. I don't know what you saw in me, but I'm glad you saw something. You taking a chance on me changed my life completely. I never would have had the money to go back to school, never would have had the career I had, would have never met the love of my life, and wouldn't be sitting here retired early.
That degree might as well have your name on it. It never would have happened without you giving me that job, where I actually had some tuition money and wasn't eaten Ramen (ok some Ramen.....) and you worked with me on my crazy schedule so I could go back and forth to class and keep working when I finally did go back.
I still remember the devastated look on your face when AIM had the layoffs, I know you fought hard on it, but don't worry, that was one of the best things to ever happen to me too because I met the love of my life a couple months later at the next job I had and got to spend 15 wonderful years with her. (If you see her where you are, I think you two would get along, she likes people who are a little bit salty, she married me!)
None of those things would have ever happened if you wouldn't have taken a chance on me. I have no idea where I would be today without you. I don't even have the right words to express how grateful I am and wish I would have had a chance to tell you this. Thanks for everything boss.
I miss you everyday, Mom. I will see you again, one day, in heaven. ~Love Your Baby.
Thank you for being the best Mom in the World. You were my very best friend. Thank you for never giving up on me. You always believed in me. My greatest moment in life was when you gave me my plaque and 20 year medallion on Dec 16, 2018 at the Serenity club. I'm so grateful I made you proud of me! I will love you forever!
I remember spending time at the Robertsons as a young teen with Joan and being in awe that the big sisters allowed us to be in the same room. I so enjoyed the fun and laughter. Jean will be so missed.
She was my best friend. Her happy place was the beach. We went 4th of July week to a condo on the beach for years I am missing her so much💔💔😥😥
Debbie, Nina & Joey...I know your hearts ache with the passing of your Mom and Grandma. Peace and blessings to your family in this monumentally difficult time. We Love you guys! Susan, Len and Atom xoxoxo
Jean was a dear friend to me many years ago in St. Petersburg. I recall a horrific flood , where all streets including mine were waist high with water. My 4year old daughter and my sheltie swam up the street and walked to her condo, shivering, filthy tired and with only the clothes we wore. We’d been up all night as our home was filled with rushing waters.
Jean took us in, mangy dig included, and tucked us all into her bed without a seconds hesitation. I laughed and cried many tears with Jean. I’m so saddened by her passing. She survived hell and kept going. Unstoppable. So sorry for Bobby. I know they were best friends. Blessings to her family. Virginia R.
