From what I have noticed over the years, I would say one defining characteristic of Jean's life is generosity. He was willing to give even the shirt off his back to someone who needed it.
On his trips to visit family members, he would often bring boxes of avocados or bags of oranges or grapefruit or nuts for everyone. He gave as he saw the need: frequent flyer miles or an airline ticket, huge bags of golden flax seeds, help with car maintenance, books on health, tools, supplies, and I'm sure many other items that only the recipients themselves know about.
He made regular contributions to worthy causes such as an orphanage, Smile Train, the Sierra Club, and to several reservation schools and other organizations that help the Native Americans. He brought thoughtful little gifts for his neighbors, the ladies at his bank, and the home teacher.
In the last years of his life, his caregivers loved to come and see him. He was kind and gracious, and showed a lot of gratitude, which was very much appreciated by them.
He really tried to do good and to help as best as he could, wherever he went.
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