Georgina "Jean" Accobee, 72, of Naytahwaush, MN, entered her eternal life on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at St. Mary's Regional Health Center, Detroit Lakes, MN. She was surrounded by her family and more love than most ever knew.

Georgina Sophia Wadena was born December 11, 1935 to George and Josephine (Guinn) Wadena in Naytahwaush. She grew up and attended school in Warroad, MN. Jean later attended culinary classes at the Northwest Technical College in Detroit Lakes. Jean was united in marriage to Oliver Accobee in 1955. In 1965, she met John Burnette and they made their home together until his death in 2001.

Jean worked most of her life doing a variety of jobs. She worked many years as a cook for various places. She also spent a number of years making birch bark baskets for Lady Slipper in Cass Lake, MN. Jean enjoyed playing bingo, keno, card games, ricing and helping anyone who needed help, although, her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her children and grandchildren. They were her pride and joy. Jean loved them all so much and they loved her more than anything.

Jean is survived by one daughter, Diane (Dar) Accobee; four sons: Alrick (Kitty) Accobee, Sr., George Accobee, Michael Accobee, Sr. all of Naytahwaush and Dale (Deb) Accobee of Ogema, MN; 21 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one brother, Alrick G. Wadena, Sr.,, also of Naytahwaush. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Jean Marie, her life long companion, John Burnette; one sister and four brothers.