Jennifer Bauman
June 28, 1971 — January 06, 2024
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Jennifer Lee Bauman, 52, passed away on January 6, 2024 from brain cancer.
Jennifer was born June 28, 1971 in Des Moines, Iowa to her parents, Gerald and Esther Bauman. She worked at Optimae LifeServices for many years and loved caring for her clients. Jennifer enjoyed Reba McEntire and Mark Wahlberg. She enjoyed her grandchildren, casinos, cleaning and celebrating Holidays with the people she loved.
She is survived by her husband, Robert D. Payne; children, Amber (Steven) King, Lori Dalton, and Bobby (Chelsea) Dalton; grandchildren, Mytice, Isis, Jaelon, Corleon, Joshua, Alexzander, and Oliver; and a host of other loving family members.
Jennifer is preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Esther Bauman; grandson, King; sister, Shirley Hesseltine; brothers, Stephen Mayer and Gordan Mayer; and nephew, Allen Fisher.
Family will greet friends on Friday, January 12, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 N.W. 60th Avenue Des Moines, Iowa. Memorial service will be held the following day, Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. also at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Online condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dave and Brandi Bauman
01/13/2024
Jennifer. You are beautiful people. Your smile can light up a room. Your sweetness would outweigh a candy shop. You are love, kindness, and compassion all rolled.into one person. Thank you for living a pure and innocent life. I will always remember how you made me feel.
Dave
Max and Katie Walper
01/12/2024
Thoughts and prayers go out to her family, I work with her son Bobby and I know how much she meant to him and his family.
Sheryl L. Gill
01/10/2024
Jennifer was a remarkable, kind soul! She gave so much to our Optimae family! Just a lovely and loving woman! I am fortunate to have known her. Her words and hugs warmed my heart on many occasions! An angel in our lives...
Bobbi Pollard
01/09/2024
My condolence to Jennifers family. Jennifer was the sweetest person I know and will always be remembered and missed dearly. I worked side by side with her for years and she loved helping people especially her guys! We confined in each other and she had a heart of gold. I will miss her dearly and all the talks we had over the years!
JoAnn Scharlau
01/09/2024
My deepest sympathy goes out to Jen's family & friends. My husband, Brian & I worked with her @ Optimae LifeServices for many years. She had such a big heart & cared so much for the customers at the site(s) she worked at. She was so very sweet & I'll miss her smile.
Renee Cook
01/09/2024
My deepest sympathy to Rob and Jennifers entire family. Jennifer was an amazing individual. I am so blessed to have been part of Jennifers care team and felt privileged to have always been treated like part of her family. You leave beautiful memories for family to remember you, Jen! You are finally home sweet, sweet, Lady! I will always remember you by the color purple💜!
Deana Lee
01/08/2024
So saddened to hear this news. My condolences to her family. She was such a fun loving soul and Iam so lucky to be called one of her friends. She will be missed dearly! Rest in peace my dear friend, rest in peace.
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