Jean Bina

Jean A. Bina, 68, Grand Forks, died Monday, March 16, 2009 in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. Jean Anne Thompson was born to Russell H. and Valborg "Vee" (Johnson) Thompson on January 30, 1941 in Grand Forks. She attended school in Grand Forks and Long Beach, California, and graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1959. She earned a bachelors degree in education from the University of North Dakota and was employed by the Grand Forks Public School System primarily as a fourth grade teacher at West Elementary until she retired in 2000 after 37 years of shaping young lives. She greatly enjoyed socializing with family and friends at her Maple Lake cottage, spending time with her grandchildren and always had time to help those who needed a helping hand. She is survived by her son, David (Jean) Bina, Comstock Park, Michigan, two grandchildren, John and Christine; her brother, Russell C. "Chris" Thompson, Grand Forks. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial Services: 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2009 in Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 S. 42nd St., Grand Forks. Family Greeting: will be one hour prior to the service.