Jean Rae Chance
February 07, 2017
Jean Rae Chance, 77, passed away on February 7, 2017 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines after a long battle with COPD. She was born in Des Moines, on May 17, 1939 to Dean and Della Pierce.
Jean graduated from North High School and worked in the accounting department at Days Inn for many years. She enjoyed reading, jigsaw puzzles, working in her yard and bowling with her bowling league. She was a true homebody.
Jean is survived by her children, Jeff (Amy) Chance, Mark Chance and Angie (Doug) Lee; grandchildren, James (Kourtney) Chance, Jason Chance, Kyle, Adam, Dakota and Austin Lee; great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Chloe, Mia and Cayden; sister, Bev Mardis; a host of other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law, Bob Mardis; and husband, Gary Allensworth.
Visitation will be held from 11 – 12 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines with a graveside service to begin at 12 p.m. at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Dale & Peggy
02/11/2017
So sorry about the loss of your mother Mark. I know you will miss her a lot. Our thoughts are with you.
Sharon Lewis
02/10/2017
So sorry to see this. I went through school with Jean and she was a great friend to me. I have especially good memories of our high school days at North High. My condolences to her family for the loss of their loved one.
Randy and Rosanne
02/10/2017
Jean will be missed. She was so generous letting us take over her house when the floods chased us out of ours. So sorry for the loss of one so dear. Our thoughts are with you.
Kenneth Criscione
02/10/2017
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through these days ahead. My most sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lexi Hughes
02/08/2017
I am so sorry for your loss. The loss of those who are dear to us is never easy to accept. May God provide peace and comfort to your family during this difficult time. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4)