Jan Stephenson Cohn
April 14, 2015
Jan Cohn, 40, passed away April 14, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born in Mason City, IA on December 3, 1974, the daughter of Randy and Sarah Stephenson.
Jan graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree and The John Marshall Law School with an LLM degree in real estate. She worked as an assistant regional counsel for the United States General Services Administration for many years.
Jan loved animals, especially dogs, and loved to travel. She was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and enjoyed spending time with her niece, Jayda, and nephew, TJ.
Jan gave the gift of life through organ, tissue, and eye donation.
Jan is survived by her father, Randy Stephenson (Joleen); brothers, Robert Stephenson (Shelli) and Michael Stephenson; significant other, Henry Nuez and his nephew, Jake; grandparents, Phyllis McIntosh and John Woods; aunts, Betty Grimes and Gail Simons; uncle, Doug Stephenson; as well as many other loved ones and her dog, Abbey. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sarah Stephenson; grandparents, Mary & Aldon Annis, and Betty & Roy Stephenson.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation in loving memory of Jan.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dave Murray
04/22/2015
Randy and Joleen, Linda and I are deeply saddened by your loss. As the Father of 4 children I can only imagine what you are going through. God, Family and Friends will be a source of strength as you move forward.
Kris Smith
04/22/2015
Randy and Joleen and famiy - you have been in my prayers often!! I look forward to being able to hold you and I understand your hurts! Our precious Lord is your refuge of strength! Love you!
Paul Maxse
04/21/2015
I worked with Jan from 2004-2012. She was a very talented professional and a pleasure to work with. I have many fond memories of her.
Leigh Ann
04/21/2015
Jan and I were colleagues at GSA. Jan was a lovely woman and I am very sad to hear of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
William Douglas
04/20/2015
Jan was a wonderful and beautiful person. Full of joy, with a brilliant intellect. She will be missed. May God bless her and her loved ones.
Karla
04/20/2015
I worked with Jan at the Army Corps of Engineers. I was shocked and saddened to learn of her passing. She was a vibrant, intelligent woman with a wicked sense of humor, which I loved. She made the world a better place by being in it.