However, there would have been one downside about Trebek meeting his reiki healer wife sooner.
But hey, 29 years is pretty good!"
Jean reports that the chemistry between her and Alex made her quickly put the age difference aside.
“There was just this deep sensitivity about him with a gruffy exterior,” she says.
The pair hit it off immediately, and married in 1990.
More recently, she co-founded the bloginsidewink.
Jean shared that her work often sees her helping people who are going through tough times.
“Just ask the universe, ‘What’s the next step for me?'”
“The universe will always respond.
They had two children together, restaurateur Matthew and realtor Emily.
Alex also had a daughter from his first marriage, Nicky Trebek, who worked as production coordinator onJeopardy!
“They’re both very compassionate, sensitive people,” Jean gushed about her children toPeople.
“They’re really the best of Alex and I. you’re able to talk to them.
They’re our good friends.”
Jean, meanwhile, shouted out her husband’s sense of humor.
“He takes his job very seriously, but won’t take himself too seriously…
He’s just an intelligent human being,” Jean said.
“Part of Alex’s staying youthful is his staying curious.”
As Alex battled cancer, Jean focused on gratitude to get her through (viaToday).
“With each passing day, I have found so much to be grateful for.
Our kids, our friends, a sunset, a flower blooming in our garden.
This didn’t have to be a death sentence.
It could be a life sentence.
A constant reminder of how precious life is.
The smallest things that I once took for granted now carry more meaning,” she said.
