COOL quotes

"If you are asked, you serve."

"You open doors for others."

"It's what you should do. You simply need to give back; to give back to others."

Three very cool, simple quotes by Jeanne Adams, a resident of Brentwood, CA, who passed away on October 18 at the age of 89. Mrs. Adams was a retired teacher who had taught for 29 years in all grades stretching from kindergarten to the eighth grade to include special education classes.

Teaching was the least she did, when she wasn't teaching she worked in the community for a multitude of organizations which encompassed the Brentwood Women's Club, the East County Historical Society, and the Summerset senior community to just name a few. When she retired in 1984 she did not rest, her and her husband of 66 years, Jack, were voted Outstanding Citizens of the Year in 1986.

Realtor, Emil Geddes, describes Jeanne with the utmost respect, "She was always so thoughtful, she would comfort, feed, sew your clothes, listen to your stories and jokes and share her own. She was a mentor and a model to 'always do what is right'."

In her lifetime Jeanne garnered many other honors such as Teacher of the Year, twice named grand marshal for Liberty High's homecoming parade, and was given the key to the city by the Mayor.

Her son, Doug, believes she will be remembered most by what she instilled in her granddaughters, "She showed them there can be balance, that you can be a respected professional and be family-oriented. She really walked the walk. While she was still busy in the community, she was always there for family. That's her legacy."

I would just like to send my condolences to the Jeanne Adams family and friends for their loss but to always remember that they were able to share in the life of such a wonderful woman who not only lead by words but also actions.

Here's to Jeanne Adams' family-stay positive, stay generous, and STAY COOL!

What do you think of Jeanne Adams and some of her quotes?