Jacqueline “Jacquie” M. Foote

Jacqueline “Jacquie” M. Foote, age 87, of Huntsburg, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Ohman Family Blossom Hill Nursing Home. She was born August 31, 1937 in Cleveland, the daughter of Frank and Kazmera (Binkowski) Fatur.

Jacquie graduated from St John College in 1959 with a BA in elementary education. She went on to receive an MA in elementary education from Western Reserve University in 1963 and she was named a Jennings Scholar in 1967. In September of 1959 she began what would turn into a 40 year career as a 6th grade teacher of gifted students in the Rocky River Schools. On November 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 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 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) Kudrna and their children, Calvin, Dean and Will; and Kelly Whitney (husband Chris) Whitney 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 11am on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 16550 Rock Creek Road in Thompson. Family and friends will be received for one hour prior to the service at the church from 10 am to 11 am. 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