Jacqueline M. Foote
Jacqueline “Jacquie” M. Foote, age 87, of Huntsburg Township, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Ohman Family Blossom Hill Nursing Home.
She was born Aug. 31, 1937, in Cleveland, the daughter of Frank and Kazmera (nee Binkowski) Fatur.
Jacquie graduated from St John College in 1959 with a B.A. in elementary education. She went on to receive a master’s in elementary education from Western Reserve University in 1963 and was named a Jennings Scholar in 1967.
In September of 1959, she began what would turn into a 40-year career as a sixth-grade teacher of gifted students in the Rocky River Schools.
On Nov. 5, 1966, she married the love of her life, Francis Chandler Foote. They were happily married for 56 years.
In 1976, they built what would be their dream home in Huntsburg. In 1980, they added a barn and began acquiring animals and this became High Meadows Farm. Jacquie had a fondness for animals large and small; many cats, dogs, horses and whoever showed up were loved and cared for.
Jacquie was very active in her church, St Patrick’s in Thompson Township, and led the way to the beginning of the Good Samaritan Ministry. She was also active in the Huntsburg Grange. She wrote many articles on local history for the Geauga County Maple Leaf and then went on the become an editor for the Middlefield Post.
Jacquie was kind and giving. Her strong faith led her to help anyone and everyone she met. She loved a great book, especially mysteries, music and theatre. She will be dearly missed.
She is survived by Sarah (husband Kirk) Kudma and their children, Calvin, Dean and Will; and Kelly Whitney (husband Chris) and their children, Brendan and Grace.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis; and her parents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 16550 Rock Creek Road, Thompson. Family and friends will be received for one hour prior to the service at the church from 10-11 a.m. Final resting place will be St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Good Samaritan Ministries at St. Patrick’s Church.
The Behm Family Funeral Home is assisting the family during this time. Online obituary and guestbook at www.behmfuneral.com.
