Jean was born August 7, 1947 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Nicholas and Elliean Malchiskey. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Denny Wilkin.
She was loved by her children, John (Sharon), Jeff (June), June (Todd). She was adored by her many grandchildren, Aaron (Sara), Tabatha, Kristen, Tasha, Johnny, Seth, Becky, Steven, Chafawn (Dan), and Hunter, and by her great grandchildren, Emmalynn, Aiden, Ally, Gavin, Gage, Brennon, Jensyn, Maddyn, Leityn, and Jasper.
Jean was Stephen King’s number one fan. She loved every child she ever met and learned at church to have strong faith that carried her. You could always find Jean in her kitchen, with a child by her side, cooking and baking the most amazing things to eat.
In high school she developed a love of crafting where she was a fashion designer. Taking on the role of a Navy Wife gave her such pride, and she took on the position of ombudsman at various commands. Through Jean’s love of children, she was able to get through difficult times and keep going, while suffering with MS. Jean will be missed by her family and friends
A rosary will be held on June 4, 2024 at 10:30 am with a funeral mass to follow at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church located at 811 S. Latah St. Boise, Idaho 83705.