Name: Jean Mertz.
Birthplace: Saginaw, MI during a blizzard. My Dad walked seven blocks in the snow to the hospital to bring me home.
Years In Benton County: 2 months. I’ve been busy changing addresses!
Family: My son David.
Occupation: Retired. Before that I was a quilter. Over the years though, I’ve done all kinds of various jobs!
Hobbies: Quilting.
Education: 1965 Arthur Hill High School graduate in Saginaw, MI.
First Job: Landscaping and selling Christmas trees.
Favorite Childhood Memory: Being at my father’s tree farm and we had a horse named Sandy there. I enjoyed riding!
What Did You Want To Be When You Grew Up: When I was young it was to be a Home Economics Instructor.
What Is The Best Thing About Living In Benton County: There isn’t anything that I dislike about it here! That’s the best thing.
What Do You Value Most In Your Friends: I don’t have any here yet, but I’m careful about who I choose as a friend.
What Is Your Greatest Fear: Not dying, I’m ready whenever the Lord wants me. My fear is making mistakes when I should have thought something through more.
I Hope I Never Have To: See my close my family members pass away. That would be devastating.
I’ve Never Been Able To: Travel alone.
My Dream Trip Would Be To: I’ve had all my dream trips!
Which Person Do You Most Admire: My Dad Henry Meyer. He was an amazing person. He could do anything and make you feel comfortable when you were worried.
Favorite Band Or Musician: I don’t have one, but right now I like some country and western.
Favorite Movie: I’m not a movie person, but Cheaper By The Dozen comes to mind.
Favorite Snack: Chocolate.
Future Goal: To see the family I have left, be happy, content and loving.
Advice You Would Give Your Younger Self: Ask more questions!
Words To Live By: Be honest and live by the Ten Commandments.
