Jeanette Mabel Alvord, age 87, passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2023. She was born on November 9, 1935, in Montville, OH to August and Tillie (nee: Srp) Haase. Jeanette fell in love and married James Alvord on June 30, 1956. Jeanette was a vibrant person who lit up a room wherever she went. She was a lifetime member of the Chardon United Methodist Church and an active member of the United Methodist Women’s Group. She was involved in the Chardon Schools, worked at First County Bank, and volunteered at the Geauga University Hospital gift shop. Jeanette enjoyed playing bridge, sewing, needlework, cooking and reading, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Survived by her husband, James Joel Alvord of 66 years; Children, Beverly Sue (Kevin) Chuha, William James (Dawn) Alvord, James Paul (Kimberly) Alvord and Jennifer Joyce (Michael) Gambale;

8 Grandchildren:  Benjamin Joel (Tamara) Chuha, Lucas Paul (Elizabeth) Chuha, Daniel William (Sara) Alvord, Julie Lynn (Leland) Thomas, Amanda Jane (Aaron) Gartner, Cody Michael Alvord, Brandon Michael Gambale and Brian Michael Gambale; 8 Great Grandchildren:  Ava Mae Chuha, Cheyenne Marie Conkey, Brooke Autumn Thomas, Olivia Rae Gartner, Ivan Maddox Chuha, Landon Thomas Tucker, Ashton Rhys Chuha and Hunter Daniel Thomas; Siblings, Louise Pillars, Joyce Dale. 

Jeanette is preceded in death by her parents August and Tillie Haase; Sisters, Florence Warner, Marilyn Robich, and brother Clifford Haase.

Jeanette will be dearly missed but was a shining light to all who knew her. 

Our family invites you to join them, as they celebrate Jeanette’s life. Celebration of Life will be held on  Thursday, April 6, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St., Chardon, OH 44024. The burial will take place at a later date. 

Arrangements made by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon, Ohio. 

Information and condolences on-line at www.burrservice.com.