Jeannette LouAnn Masear

Jeannette LouAnn Masear, 73, of Runnells, Iowa passed away peacefully on December 31, 2022, at her home in Runnells, Iowa.

Jeannette LouAnn Dickey Smith Masear was born on June 28th, 1949 to parents Charles and Dorothy Dickey in Des Moines, Iowa. Throughout her life, Jeannette enjoyed many hobbies and pastimes; quilting, reading, painting, playing computer games, playing softball, genealogy, and putting together puzzles to name a few. But, most importantly, Jeannette loved spending time with family, playing with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, happy hour with her daughters, spending dad’s money, going out to eat at her favorite restaurants, and giving her two puggles, Miller and Ginger, table scraps.

Jeannette is preceded in death by her Father, Charles Dickey; Mother, Dorothy Dickey; Brother, John Dickey; Brother, Dennis Dickey; Son, Steven Smith; Previous Spouse, Terry Smith.

Jeannette is survived by her Husband, James Masear; Sister, Pamela (Earl) Crabb; Son, Mike (Carrie) Smith; Son, Greg Smith; Daughter, Jamie (Brandon) Schroeder; Daughter, Jodi (Anthony) Reed; Grandchildren Kallie Smith, Amanda Roper, Jacob (Heather) Smith, Danyelle (Shane) Bethany, Allen Smith, Megan (Noah) Rusch, Rylee Reed, Haylee Reed; and Eight Great Grandchildren.

Visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 9th, 2023 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home (605 Lyon St) with funeral services being held January 10th at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow the service at the New Altoona Cemetery with a memorial luncheon at Elks Lodge #98 in Pleasant Hill afterward, provided generously by the Does.

Memorial contributions can be made to James Masear and a memorial fund has been set up at PayPal in memory of Jeannette.

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