Jean Gaston

June 29, 1932 - July 31, 2020

Jean Gaston, age 88, passed away peacefully in Peoria AZ on July 31, 2020. Jean was born on June 29, 1932 in Highland, IL. She was the oldest of 2 children born to Selmar and Marilyn Pabst. She was an active member of Fairfield Methodist church for over 40 years. Jean was a stay at home mom, taught sewing classes at Solano Community College and was a wonderful seamstress. She was a wonderful mother to her 2 children; Jay Lockstrom, who preceeded her in death, and Dona Williams-Stiving. Mother in law to Penny Lockstrom and step mom to Don, Dave, Ken and Linda Gaston. She was an amazing grandmother to her 4 grandchildren; Geri-Lynn Lynch, Robert Williams, James Williams, and Kyra Dabler. And she was a proud great grandmother to 6 great grand grandchildren; Lacey, and Vincent Williams, Hanna Hernandez, Cora Lynch, Ashlynn and Austin Dabler. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Donald Lockstrom, her second husband Charles Gaston and her son Jay Lockstrom. Jean brought such a light to the world and anyone who was around her. During her last few years while dealing with Alzheimer’s, she showed her strength and creativity in her ability to disconnect her safety alarms; always keeping the nursing staff on their toes. She showed her tenacity and willingness to survive through any challenge put in front of her. She is now free from the burdens of this world to watch over all of us and keep us safe. She was such a blessed soul and she will be greatly missed. Graveside services and interment will be held Monday, September 14, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Highland City Cemetery. Rev. Dan Perry will officiate.