Jane E. Mahaffey
March 06, 2020
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Jane Eleanor Mahaffey, 83, passed away peacefully Friday, March 6, 2020, surrounded by her family at Taylor House Hospice.
Jane was born January 19, 1937 in Urbandale, Iowa to Hugh and Dorothy (Fothergill) Mercer. She met her future husband, Lawrence L. Mahaffey in 1942. Jane graduated from East High School, Des Moines in 1955. She went on to graduate from Iowa Methodist Hospital School of Nursing on September 5, 1958. She worked as a Registered Nurse at Iowa Methodist Hospital from 1958 to 1961. She was united in marriage to Lawrence on September 6, 1958. She devoted herself to raising her three children from 1960 to 1980. Once her children were grown, she continued her work as a Registered Nurse at Iowa Lutheran Hospital from 1980 to 1994, then at Bethpage Group Homes from 1994 to 1997. She volunteered her time with Jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic and Iowa Association with Learning Disabilities. Jane was involved with the RiverView Carousel repainting efforts in 1973. She was a lifelong active member of the Democratic Party. Jane loved the Iowa State Fair, chili dogs, and pineapple whips.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Lawrence Mahaffey; daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Brad Pace; son and daughter-in-law, John and Chris Mahaffey; granddaughter and husband, Maggie and Tyler Nicholson and great-grandchildren, Nash and Nora Jane; sister and brother-in-law, JoAnn and Ed Gogerty; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bob and Joanne Mahaffey; and loving nieces and nephews.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Hugh Mercer; daughter, Sarah; and nephew, Steven Gogerty.
Services will be Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. Visitation will be held from 12 to 2 p.m., followed by funeral service at 2 p.m. Burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Planned Parenthood or Taylor House Hospice in loving memory of Jane.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Michael Connors
03/10/2020
Blessings of healing to the family.
Time will heal the sorrow.
Remember the Joys ??????
Marian & Lyle Brooks
03/09/2020
Prayers sent your way with thoughts of Johns family also. Her story is one of love and helping those in need. ????
Beverly Collogan
03/09/2020
I'm so sorry for your loss! I hope that the Lord knows your sorrow & help you get through this in time! I'm hoping to get to the funeral but if not, know your in my prayers! I'm sorry I didn't get to see you again and sew for Jane! I miss you both! God bless you and your family!
Brenda Long
03/08/2020
Larry and family, my heartfelt condolences on the loss of dear Jane. I had the privilege of knowing Jane and working with her at ILH. What a caring nurse, a wise woman, a hard worker, and a spunky lady she was! Jane was a perfect fit with our team of nurses, a great group who truly strived to offer the best possible hospital experience for the people we cared for. It was such a good thing to see Jane walking down the hall as she came to work. She was always ready to give her best to the countless people she cared for. Thank you for sharing Jane with us. My prayer is that your memories of your dear wife and mom will be a constant source of comfort during this time of grief. Sincerely, Brenda Long
Rhonda Maydwell
03/08/2020
My deepest condolences to the family. I wish I had known Jane longer, but I absolutely adored talking with her. I loved when she was able to attend The Shores' Bible study--she always contributed so much wisdom and openness in sharing her personal stories.