ASU remembers

Jean B. Stange

Assoc. Professor of Decorative Arts

October 2, 2008

Jean B. Stange, a resident of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on October 2, 2008. Born in Ames, Iowa in 1920, Jean received her Bachelor of Science from Iowa State University and her Masters of Arts from the University of Minnesota. She taught at the University of Tennessee, Michigan State University and the University of Wisconsin before joining the faculty at Arizona State University. After a long and distinguished professional career, Jean retired as an Associate Professor of Decorative Arts from ASU in 1983. She remained active in the community as a member of the Arizona Designer-Craftsmen and as a docent at the Arizona State University Art Museum in Tempe. In addition to her many academic and professional achievements, perhaps Jean's greatest accomplishment was the joy she brought to the world by her tireless devotion to her many, many friends; friends whose lives were brightened by Jean's sincere and unwavering friendship. Always ready to listen and raise the spirit, Jean Stange was a beloved "point of light" in this difficult world. She will be missed.