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.
Kristen Johnson
04/01/2010
We will all miss Aunt Jenean. What a genuine and wonderful influence she had on us family- as well as anyone she came into contact with. We love you- always and forever. Keep Papa company- we will all be there with you soon. Well done you GOOD and FAITHFUL servent.
Deb Kontz
04/01/2010
Don,
I'm so sorry to hear of Jenean's passing. Please know you and your family are in my prayers. I will always remember Jenean's warm smile and the wonderful baked goodies she would send with you to the office.
Take care,
Deb
Kris Wolf
04/01/2010
The message about Jenean is so true and made me smile. Her hospitality was such a gift; she showed it so many times to my family when our children were young. Jenean's wonderful sense of humor and her intelligence were two parts of her personality that I've always loved and appreciated. Jenean's friendship, whether we were near or far thoughout the years, has been a gift.
Kris (Miller) Young
04/01/2010
Words don't adequately express what I feel.....and my heart and prayers go out to each and everyone of you in the family. Jenean will always have a place in my heart as one of my dearest and long time friends. I love you all. Kris
Stephanie (Ritchhart) Garcia
03/31/2010
Jay, Stephanie, Rose, & Family - So sorry about your loss, Jenean will certainly be missed. You are all in my thoughts, take care.
Steph & Chris Garcia