Jeanette Stoneman, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2023 at the age of 61 after a 17 month battle with glioblastoma. She was born on January 31, 1962, in Brigham City, Utah, to the late Mark and Dianthia Lee Hall Taylor of Glenwood, UT. Jeanette was preceded in death by her brother Allen and her Father-in-law Jack Durant Stoneman of Spanish Fork, UT.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Gary Stoneman of Hamden, CT, and their children: Gwen (Joshua) Yates of Paramaribo, Suriname, along with their children Charlotte, Henry, and Ben; Eric (Trena) Stoneman of Rexburg, ID, and their children Collin and Cade; Joshua Stoneman of Rexburg, ID; Luke Stoneman and Matthew Stoneman, both of Hamden, CT. She is also survived by her siblings: Mark (Linda) Taylor of Ogden, UT; Jacque (Mikel) Moses of Blanding, UT; Jesse (Cindy Kay) Taylor of Nixa, MO; and Lori Charging Whirlwind of Minneapolis, MN; as well as her mother-in-law, Eva Pearl Okelberry Stoneman of Spanish Fork, UT.
A lifelong passion for reading began at a young age for Jeanette, leading her on a journey of intellectual curiosity and discovery. She graduated from Richfield High School as a National Merit Scholar, a testament to her dedication to learning. Her academic pursuits led her to earn a BS in Psychology from Brigham Young University. In her early adulthood, she embarked on a transformative church mission in Fukuoka, Japan, where her path intertwined with that of Gary. Their connection blossomed into love, and they were married 1986 in Manti, Utah, embarking on their eternal journey together.
Jeanette's thirst for knowledge and growth then led her to Texas, where she earned her Doctorate of Psychology from Baylor University. Subsequently, her postdoctoral work at the Yale Child Study Center brought her to Connecticut, a place she and Gary have called home ever since. She was a member of the Yale Medical School faculty for more than 15 years and had a fulfilling career as a clinical psychologist. Jeanette's true devotion was raising her five loving children. She found joy in hiking alongside Gary, sharing laughter while riding roller coasters with her kids, and maintaining an ever-present stack of books on her nightstand, a testament to her enduring love for reading.
Jeanette will forever be remembered for her boundless compassion, selflessness, courage, and love of life. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
A memorial service to honor and celebrate Jeanette's life will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 11:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 990 Racebrook Rd, Woodbridge, CT. Friends and family are invited to attend and pay their respects. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to your local women's shelter.