Jean Edith Ann Cummings

About Jean

Jean Edith Ann Cummings, 89, of Bemidji, MN died Monday, November 18, 2024 at the Gold Pine Home in Bemidji, MN.

She was born on November 28, 1934, in Hale, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Esther (Blake) Walker. She was raised and educated near Wayzata, MN. After graduating from High School she worked as a nursing assistant at a teaching hospital, where she was able to live and take classes. She married Ernest Cummings on December 19, 1953, in Minneapolis, MN. She and Ernest started a family, while she continued to work doing in home personal health care and nursing home care. The family moved to northern Minnesota in 1973, settling near Wilton, MN. She remained busy raising her boys and helping anyone in need. She loved animals, collecting strays, keeping cats, and raising German Shepherds for some time. She loved to plant trees, collect rocks, driftwood, and stumps for landscaping the garden and yard. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Bemidji, where she helped in the Clothing Center and was a part of the Church Welcome Wagon. Her husband Ernest died on January 16, 2009, in Bemidji. She loved providing day care for her grandchildren. She was protective of her children and grandchildren, earning the nickname “Mother Moose” for her forceful love and care. She put a daily effort into installing values of faith and family into her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her: Sons, Robert (Marilyn) Cummings, Terry (Donna) Cummings, Patrick (Michelle) Cummings, Mitch (Kimya) Cummings, Tony (Megan) Cummings, 17 Grandchildren, 14 Great-Grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sons Wesly Cummings, John Cummings, grandson Tyler Cummings, and brother John “Buddy” Walker.

memorial service

Memorial Services for Jean

November 29, 2024

Cease Family Funeral Home 2807 Irvine Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Meadowview- Lammers Township Cemetery in rural Bemidji.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home