JoDee Rogers
November 06, 2012
JoDee Rogers, 58, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 after a courageous three month battle with lung cancer. She will be greatly missed by her loving husband, Gregg; daughter, Jenny (Clint) Robinson; son, Chris (Stephanie) Rogers; son, Matt (Josie) Schwartz; mother, Ruth Reano; brothers, Mark and Brad Reano; and seven grandchildren.
JoDee was born on February 13, 1954 to Ruth (Bruns) and Richard Reano. She graduated from East High School in 1972. JoDee was a busy homemaker and enjoyed gardening and golfing. She devoted herself to spending time with her grandchildren and being the most amazing Nana to Morgan, Hayden, Hannah, Kaylen, Cannon, Kinnick and Ryder.
JoDee was very proud of her work serving as a member of the Urbandale Planning and Zoning Commission. She was also very committed to her position on the board for The First Tee Program of Greater Des Moines and volunteered many hours to educate and coach the program’s Nine Core Values using the game of golf.
JoDee was preceded in death by her son, Anthony Joseph; brother, Michael Reano; sister, Mary Lee Reano; and her father, Richard Reano.
Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines on Saturday, November 10 at 10:00 a.m.; with visitation the night before from 5 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to The First Tee Program of Des Moines, 12928 NW 85th St. Ave., Grimes, IA 50111. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sherry Keener
11/11/2012
Gregg and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. JoDee had a caring and gracious spirit. May memories help you and your family keep JoDee close at heart and help ease your pain.
Lyle Olson
11/10/2012
Gregg and Family. My thoughts are with you all.
Kathleen Uehling
11/10/2012
Gregg, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Harry DiMaio
11/09/2012
Gregg I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark Ivanovich
11/09/2012
I have not seen JoDee since high school - but I still remember her and I am very sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences to the family.
Jayne Reano's family: Hatte Blejer, Tandy Ford, L
11/09/2012
While we didn't know JoDee directly, we have had the great pleasure of Mark as our brother and Ruth as their awesome mother. Our hearts go out to you, JoDee's children and husband. Ruth we are so sorry for your loss. A mother should never lose their child. Know that you are all in our hearts and in our prayers.
Ruth Brauer
11/09/2012
Your mom and I became friends through Golden Girls golf. For the last two years she asked to be on my team even though I'm terrible. I was in charge of G.G. at the Urbandale golf course. Last year she surprised with of new Mojo golf balls. I think she was trying to tell me to switch my balls out more often. No matter how bad I was playing she all ways found something positive to say. She was a real "Golden Girl" and I'm sorry for your loss. Her grandkids were her pride and joy.
Wanda (Bruns)Ross-JoDee's cousin
11/08/2012
My heart is will you as you face this very difficult time of sorrow. My Son's and I walked this road exactly a year ago with the loss of my husband, and then my Mom. There has been much loss of loved ones in our family this past year. I pray God gives your family strength as you you face the days ahead.
Beth Jorgensen
11/08/2012
My condolences to Gregg and the family. You were my first real neighbors in Des Moines, and I well remember JoDee's light heart and quick laughter.
Christine Robinson
11/08/2012
May you have that blessed hope you will see your mother again. So sorry for this very sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Jenny and family.
Amy Forbes
11/08/2012
Jenny, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Thinking of you guys a lot during all of this.
John & Brenda Romig
11/07/2012
You're all in our thoughts and prayers. JoDee will be greatly missed - especially her whistle!
Ken and Cindy Wilson
11/07/2012
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thought and prayers to your family. Our deepest sympathy are with you.
Jim and Laura Shelley
11/07/2012
Thoughts and prayers to your family. Our deepest sympathys are with you. She will truley be missed!
John and Joni Martin
11/07/2012
Sad to hear of JoDee's passing. Thoughts and prayers go out to Greg and the family