Jean C. Schomer
July 04, 2013
Jean C. Schomer, 84, died Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. She was born January 7, 1929, to Thomas and Matilda (Maiwald) Keane, in Panama, Iowa.
Jean married Michael Schomer on April 16, 1947. She loved to spend time with family and friends. Jean had a special place in her heart for all of the children in her life.
Jean is survived by her children, Gary (Jodie), David, Bruce (Annie), Don (Julie), Jeanette (Mike) Kirkpatrick, Charlotte (Roger) Jaschke, Lois, and Marcene (Frank) De Stefano; daughter-in-law, Michelle Schomer; 13 grandchildren and eight great-granddaughters.
She was preceded in death by her husband Michael and her son, Mark.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Monday, July 8, 2013, at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Avenue, Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Luncheon will follow burial at church. Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 p.m., with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m., on Sunday at the church. Following the prayer service there will be time to share memories of Jean.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Catholic Church or Parks Area Foundation (Riverview Mural).
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Bonnie Sorensen
07/14/2013
Growing up on Oak Park Street were the BEST memories ever....I think I lived at "The Schomers" more than I did at my own home! Jean was a big part of my upbringing. She shared her heart with EVERYONE. Now that I'm a mother & grandmother, I wonder how she ever did it with her own family, the neighbor kids & the little ones she babysat!!! She IS (hard for me to say was) a great mom & friend to all who crossed her path... She has done so much for everyone and I still haven't come to terms with her not being here on earth. She was one that was supposed to be with us forever...I know she is still taking care of us from above. Heaven has gained one great
"MOM" Angel.
---My condolences to all of Jean's
"kids", friends & family...WE LOVE & MISS YOU, JEAN!
--Bonnie (Bierma) Sorensen
Angie Lavia(Rodenkirk)
07/13/2013
To the Schomer family: Thinking of all of you at this time. As you know I have been through it myself with losing my dad and brother within weeks of each other. Cherish all the memories of having your mother as long as you did and remember she loved each and everyone of you and proud of you also. Thoughts and prayers to you always.
Jackie (McCann) Cleland
07/10/2013
It is with much sadness and a heavy sense of loss that I've just learned of Jean's passing. Like so many others, Jean cared for and loved me like one of her own children. I am 52 years old now but it seems like only yesterday when I sat in her kitchen. My best school photos from All Saints were on the days Jean fixed & braided my hair. So many memories. To all of the Schomer family, Lois especially, I send my deepest sympathies and sincere thanks for allowing me to share your beautiful mother.
Nanette LaVia
07/10/2013
To the Schomer family: When I hear the name, I immediately think of years growing up at All Saints School. As we continue to lose the pillars of our church, may we stay steadfast in our faith. Realizing your large family, may you comfort each other and feel the support of so many who share in your loss.
Angela (Brooks) Schramm
07/10/2013
To the Schomer family,
So many of my childhood memories were in the Schomer house. My brother Chad and I spent many years with Jeannie watching us. Jeannie was like a grandma to me and I fondly remember playing with Emily, Michael, T.J. and the other grand-kids. I have so many summer memories of building things in Mickey's wood shop, playing house in the shed out back, making mints with Jeannie, Grilled PB sandwiches, walking up to the bakery for cookies, playing school with the kids, watching t.v. in the back bedroom, watching Jeannie dye and brush her hair, laying out on the picnic table, and chatting with the neighborhood friends that would come for a cup of coffee.
Jeannie was so caring, generous and loving and I always felt like part of the family. She will be dearly missed and I am so sad that I live out of state and never got a chance for my kiddos to meet such an awesome woman!
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and thank you for sharing your mom/grandma with me and my family for so many years.
Chuck & Jane Jewell
07/10/2013
Dear Schomer Family, Your Mom was the kindest, most generous woman I ever met. She was such a huge part of Chad and Angela's lives; we give her a great deal of the credit for the wonderful adults they've become. She shared her love with all the kiddos and will be so missed by all whose lives she touched.
Dick O'Connor
07/08/2013
Sorry for your loss. May her heart and soul shine in Heaven as it did on earth.
Nancy Fazio & Family
07/08/2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful person!
Another angel is in heaven!
Nancy, Jim, Fazio Family
Elaine Peitzman
07/08/2013
Although we didn't know Jean or her family very long, she quickly grew to be one of our Mom's favorite roommates @ Sunnyview Nursing Home, Ankeny. Jean was so outgoing, and reached out to everyone who crossed her path. She was pleasant and never cross--although many days we are certain she didn't feel well.We miss her and send our thoughts and prayers to her family and many friends. Ruth Witte and Family.
Traci Biddle
07/08/2013
I'm so sorry to hear of Jean's passing. Her house was my second home growing up in the neighborhood. She definitely had a positive impact on forming me into the person I am today. She will be missed by many. My thoughts are with the family in this difficult time.
Pat Couch-Lynch
07/07/2013
Dear Schomer Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.. Your Mom was always so nice to my grand parents across the street. I know how hard this lost is to you. Please know you are in my thoughts .
Ron and Ann Schmidt
07/07/2013
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Jean was a beautiful woman with a beautiful spirit. She was the head of a large wonderful family of very loving kind people. We can't make it to the funeral and had planned to attend tonight, but it just didn't work out. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat Belknap (Quinn)
07/07/2013
Was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Lois had told me of her illness and I was so saddened to hear it. She was a beautiful spirit indeed. I will never forget when she babysat PJ for a few weeks. He loved it there and certainly made himself at home in her kitchen - He knew where the bread, peanut butter, and Jelly were after the first day! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you kids. Cherish the memories and be grateful for all of the years you got to share her life. You are blessed.
Peace, Joy, and Blessings!
Cindy Dassow
07/07/2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.
Angela (Bruner) White
07/07/2013
Jean was the neighbor who was most greatly involved in my upbringing... The Schomer house was always buzzing with family, friends, neighbors, and kids she was babysitting.
Whether it was running over for the spare house key, spending a sick day on her couch, or showing up rather embarrassed in the sixth grade with a curling brush stuck in my hair, Jean was always there! She spent hours trying to unwind my hair, only to have a two year old Emily entangle the other side with a brush. I missed the entire day of school and showed up the next day with a mysterious new haircut.
She didn't hesitate to call our house & tell us to quiet down... that our "sibling spat" could be heard from across the street.
We spent many evenings around the table making mints for happy moments in the neighborhood... weddings, graduations, and baby showers...
Jean WAS the neighborhood, which will now forever be changed. As we adjust to life without her, I'm sure St. Peter has some adjustments of his own to make... I can envision her going from gate to gate in Heaven, decorating each one with it's own set of holiday lights.
Thoughts and prayers are with the entire family now and in the days to come.