OBST, JEAN R.

OBST, JEAN R., 79, of Erma passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Friday, June 14, 2013. Jean has been a resident of the Lower Township area for the past 44 years. She was a devoted member of the Cape Island Baptist Church in Cape May. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed knitting, belonging to various knitting groups through the years. Many would remember her from Bob’s Pet Shop in North Cape May which she co-owned and operated for many years with her husband Bob. Jean will be long-remembered by her family for making holidays special with her homemade candies. She loved to travel and was always ready to go at the drop of a hat. She was the biggest fan of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, attending every sporting and dance event in which they participated. She is predeceased by her husband, Robert Obst (1986) and her brother, Albert Lang (2005). Jean will be dearly missed by her loving family which includes her four children, Debra (and Robert) Falck, Robert (and Lisa) Obst, Ray (and Michelle) Obst and Denise (and Todd) Gittings; nine grandchildren, Christine, Patricia (and Richard), Robert (and Angela), Daniel, Amanda, Ryan, Lauren, Steven and Erik; five great grandchildren, Cassidy, Shaye, Makenna, Rylie and Chase; her lifelong friend, Marion Horrer. Jean’s funeral service will be held on Tuesday (June 18th) at 11AM in the Spilker Funeral home, 815 Washington St., Cape May where there will be a viewing from 10AM -11AM. Interment will follow in the Cape May County Veterans Cem. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Cape Island Baptist Church, 115 Gurney St., Cape May, NJ 08204 or to Holy Redeemer Hospice, 1801 Rte 9 North, Swaintion, NJ 08210. Info and condolences: www.spilkerfuneralhome.com