Jean Evelyn Williams
February 02, 2014
Jean Williams, 71, was born on June 12, 1942 in St. Charles, Iowa, the daughter of Andrew and Edna Petersen. She passed away at Bright Kavanagh in Des Moines on Sunday, February 2, 2014.
Jean worked for Vital Records with the State of Iowa, but retired from Super Value after 27 years of dedicated service. She was a member of Ankeny Church of the Brethren and played an active role in the women’s fellowship group. She enjoyed visiting with her friends everyone morning at Panera Bread in Ankeny.
Jean is survived by her husband of 52 years, Chuck; her daughters, Kris Williams and Kathi Williams; brother Dave (Sandy) Petersen; brothers-in-law, Verle (Mary Sue) Williams and Allen (Rocio) Williams; as well as many other family and beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 7, 2014, at Ankeny Church of the Brethren, 417 SE Grant Street, Ankeny, with burial to follow at Brethren Cemetery in Elkhart, Iowa. The family will greet friends Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the National Kidney Foundation, 2800 University Avenue Suite 141, West Des Moines, IA 50266, or to Ankeny Church of the Brethren in loving memory of Jean.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Iowa Lutheran Radiology Department
02/11/2014
We are all so sorry to hear of Jean's passing. We always enjoyed seeing her when she had to come to our department. She was such a wonderful person. We will miss her a lot! ~ ILH Radiology Specials Staff
Paulette Ihrig
02/09/2014
Chuck: So sorry to hear of your wife's passing. My deepest sympathy.
Lew McCreery
02/09/2014
Chuck and family,
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. We remember Jean's laugh, smile, and sense of humor. Our prayers are with you and your family. Lew & Paul McCreery & Family
Amy (Smith) Edens
02/06/2014
I am sorry I was unable to come home for the services. I wish I could have made it. It was an honor and a privilege to have known Jean. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ellen Smith.
02/04/2014
Chuck and family. Sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers to your family. Ellen Smith.
Steve & Diana Savage
02/04/2014
Chuck and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Susan Mullen McCracken
02/04/2014
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. My thoughts and prayers to Chuck, Kris and Kathy and family.