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Jean Guthrie Bodine, 95, of Bryn Mawr, PAj died peacefully with family by her side on August 13th. She was born on August 6,1927 in Minneapolis MN. Jean was predeceased by her husband Jim, her sister Tracy, her parents Ruth and Murray Guthrie, and her daughter-in-law Elizabeth Bodine. She is survived by her four children: Jane, Marnie, Murray, and Tracy, and her four grandchildren: Chris, Megan, Trevor, and Alexis. She was a graduate of Smith College (1949) where she majored in Government. She married James F. Bodine in the summer of that year. Throughout their lives they both contributed significantly to the welfare of the Philadelphia area. Jean served on the Women’s Committee of the Academy of Natural Sciences, and on the board of Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania, as well as being a trustee of the McLean Contributionship. She was a graduate of The Barnes Horticultural Program, and throughout her life she delighted in gardening and birding. She served on the Council of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. She was involved in the beginnings of Philadelphia Green, and for many years was active in the Vest Pocket Parks Program, as well as the Philadelphia Flower Show. Given her passion for the greening of Philadelphia, she initiated a tree census and tree planting program in the City. Jean’s spiritual home was Christ Church where she was involved in many aspects of the Church’s life, including the Vestry, the Outreach and Garden Committees, chair of the Altar Guild, and served on the Search Committee. She was active on the board of the Christ Church Preservation Trust, and in 2008 the trust honored her with the Helen Washburn Award for outstanding community service. She spent 16 years as a volunteer mentor at the E. M. Stanton Elementary School in Philadelphia. Jean loved her years at Pocono Lake Preserve, especially trail blazing and evening Song Service on the lake. Recently she had been focused on the creation of the Catulpa Court Water Garden at Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden. Jean Bodine lived honorably. She cared deeply for her family, friends and community with generosity and warmth. She was humble, conscientious, and always thankful for her blessings. Jean was loved, respected and admired by the many people whose lives she touched. A celebration of Jean's life will be held on Saturday September 10th at 11 AM in Christ Church, 20 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19106. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given in her honor to Christ Church Preservation Trust, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, or Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania

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Jean Guthrie Bodine

August 6, 1927 - August 13, 2022