T. “Jean” Borland January 3, 1938 - February 2, 2016
Thelma “Jean” Borland, 78, of Hibbing, died on February 2, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth as a result of complications from a recent surgery.
Jean was born January 3, 1938, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She lived in Canada until 1974 when she moved with her family to Hibbing.
An exceptional artist, Jean focused on pastel portraits. She loved animals of all kinds, especially her beloved pets. One of the great joys of her life was doting on her 5 grandsons.
Jean was an elementary school teacher in Marmora, Ontario, Canada, before moving to Hibbing. She was employed at Security State Bank in Hibbing from 1977 to 2000. Jean was a former member of the Soroptomists, Central Mesabi Medical Foundation, Hibbing Curling Club, Mesaba Country Club and Range Arts Center.
Her dementia diagnosis greatly limited her activities in recent years, but she enjoyed spending time with her family. She displayed tremendous strength and courage in her last days, a legacy that is an inspiration to them. They will be forever grateful to Petra Thornton and Patti Rosneau, her caregivers over the past few years, for the tremendous care, love and compassion that they gave to Jean.
She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Ruth Exton, brother Charles "Bud" Exton, and her husband, Robert “Bob” Melville Borland. She is survived by her four children Robert (Jeannie) Borland of Kent, Ohio; Morey (Scott) Murray of St. Bonifacius, Minnesota, Jean (Steve) Pauna of Ravenna, Ohio, and Andy (Kristi) Borland of Hibbing, as well as her pride and joy - her five grandchildren Trent Murray, Michael Murray, Connor Murray, John Borland, and Mark Borland. She is also survived by step-grandchildren Darren Young and Kelly Andrews and 2 step-great grandchildren, Sydney and Tyler Andrews.
In accordance with Jean's wishes, no service will be held at this time, but a celebration of Jean's life and accomplishments is being planned for a later date. The family requests that memorials be made to the Central Mesabi Medical Foundation, 750 E 34th St, Hibbing MN 55746, of which Jean was a board member for many years.
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