Jenean Iverson
March 31, 2010
Jenean Iverson, 58, died March 31, 2010 at the Kavanagh House on 56th in Des Moines. Funeral services will be on Monday, April 5, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Westkirk Presbyterian Church, 2700 Colby Woods Dr. in Urbandale. Visitation will be on Saturday, April 3 from 4 to 6:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines.
Jenean was born in Okinawa, Japan on October 29, 1951 to Rose and Frederick Griffith. She came to the United States when she was 6 months old. Jenean graduated from East High School in 1969 and attended Grandview College. She then worked at Equitable Life of Iowa where she met her husband Don. They were married in 1981. Jenean was blessed with the gift of hospitality which she demonstrated in her care for others. She loved to entertain and was the ultimate hostess, always making everyone feel comfortable and welcome. She was always willing to help whoever needed her and even home schooled her children and grandchildren for a time. She was a member of three bible study groups, loved to travel, bake, cook and spend time with her family.
She is survived by her husband, Don; children, Stephanie (Brent) Oliver, Jay Johnson, Kelly (Aaron) Peithmann, Doug Iverson and Lynna Iverson; grandchildren, Christian, Casey, Jay Ryan and one granddaughter on the way; her mother, Rose Griffith; siblings, Robert (Mary Lou) Griffith, Susan (Rob) Wells, George (Shelly) Griffith; and many other loving family members and friends.
Online condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Pam Espeland
04/23/2010
Kelly,
I just found out about your mother today. I am so sorry for your loss. I want you to know that I am thinking of you through this difficult time. May God wrap his loving arms around you and your family.
Your Friend,
Pam
Judy Ness
04/05/2010
Dear Don and Family,
I'm glad I met Jenean. She was kind. You both came to support me when my mother died. I appreciated it very much. I'll be thinking of you. Take good care. Best, Judy Ness
Randy & Mari Shaull
04/05/2010
Don - I was so shocked when I heard the news about Jenean - Mari and I only had a few years while you were in Sioux Falls to get to know the two of you, but it was so wonderful to do so. God bless you and we are praying for you and your family.
Corinne Jacobson
04/05/2010
Don,
I was sorry to hear about Jenean. You and your family are in my prayers.
Alice Kerr
04/04/2010
Don and Family,
My husband and I know Jenean from high school, and more recently the EHS class of 1969 planning committee. Kris forwarded your messages on to us, Don, keeping us updated on Jeanean's status. I did not ever know Jeanean very well but remember her as an energetic cheer leader with a gorgeous smile! It is apparent from your updates that she has been surrounded all of these years with family who loved her and that she maintained a close relationship with the Lord and so could face these last few months with courage. She spent Easter Sunday with her Lord and Savior and the rest of us can "only imagine" how wonderful that must be.Sincere sympathy to all of you, I know she will be missed.
Alice Kerr
Greg & Jacki Myers
04/03/2010
Dear Don and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Jenean's passing. I know it's been years since we've had the opportunity to visit with you. Greg and I so enjoyed getting to know you and Jenean on a deeper level in Sunday School at Linwood and so appreciated your love for the Lord and your strong faith. We hope and pray that love and faith will carry you through and that the Lord will envelope you in His arms of love and bring you all peace during this difficult time.
In Christ,
Greg and Jacki
Carol Parson
04/03/2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Jeanean will be missed by so many people whos life she has touched. She had taught me so many things in life that I can not even begin to list them. My prayers are with all of you at this time.
Loren & Kathy Peithmann
04/02/2010
We are so sorry for your loss. You didn't have to know Jenean very long to realize what a warm, wonderful and fun person she was. She will be sorely missed and always remembered fondly.
Jerri Aschan
04/02/2010
I am sorry to hear about Jenean I know what you must be feeling. I lost Kent a year ago on Feb 5th to Bladder cancer and the hurt is still there. She is with Jesus now and that is a goal for all of us. I will be praying for you and the kids.
Jerri, Jacob & Breana Aschan
From ( Galilee Baptist )
Now ( Dsm 1st Assembly )
Kevin & Cindy Elder
04/02/2010
Dear Don and Family,
We are deeply saddened at the passing of your wife and mother. We are grateful for her generous hospitality and friendship. We have been encouraged by her (and your) support of our missions work. We know she leaves a hole in your hearts, and we pray that God's peace and presence will be with you during this time.
Reid and Lisa Jorgensen
04/02/2010
Don and family - So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dan Kiefer
04/02/2010
Don,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your wife. Please accept my sincere condolences and know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely
Dan
John & Shelly Cook
04/02/2010
Stephanie, Brent, and boys, we are soory to hear about your mother. We know she did so much for you. She will be missed by many. We didn't know her but we hear that she was loved by many.
Susan (Cox)Smith
04/02/2010
My deepest sympathy to your family. Your faith will see you
through these hard times.
The Firebaugh Family
04/02/2010
We are praying for you all as you say goodbye to a beloved sister, daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. May Jesus give you all peace as he cradles Jenean in His arms.