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Wanda A. James
Born in Millersburg, IA on October 15, 1911
Departed on July 8, 2002. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Service: Thursday, July 11, 2002
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Wanda A. James, 90, of Mercy Hallmar died there on Monday, July 8, 2002 after a short illness. Services are at 1 PM today at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories where friends may call after noon today. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Cedar Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Survivors include a daughter, Carole Schlesselman Porter of San Diego, CA.
She is also survived by five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Wanda was born on Oct. 15, 1911 in Millersburg, the daughter of Edward and Mary Miller Pope. She was married
to Orville Schlesselman from 1935 until his untimely death in 1948. In 1955 she married
Walter H. James and moved her family from Williamsburg to Cedar Rapids. He died in 1998. Wanda was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Schlesselman Kuehl in 1997. Memorial donations may be given to the Alzheimer Foundation in Wanda's name.
Harold R. Jameson
Born in Bidwell, Iowa on June 6, 1918
Departed on July 25, 2002. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Monday, July 29, 2002
Service: Tuesday, July 30, 2002
Cemetery: Fell Cemetery
Harold R. Jameson, 84, of 1015 Norwood Dr. SE died Thursday, July 25, 2002 at St. Luke's Hospital of congestive heart failure. Services at 10 AM on Tuesday at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. Lloyd Brockmeyer will officiate. Burial at the Fell cemetery in Libertyville at 3 PM on Tuesday where there will also be military rites. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Monday.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara, his children, Gregory Charlotte Jameson of King George, VA., Sheila Jameson of Lexington, KY., Shannon Jameson of Des Moines, Hayden Linda Jameson of Hudson, WI. and a sister, Dorothy Fite of Blue Springs, MO. He is also survived by a grandson, Kevin Jameson of Lancaster, PA., a step grandson, Marty Chris Avery of Denver, CO. and two step great grandsons. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, step father, a sister, two brothers and twin infant daughters.
Harold was born on June 6, 1918 in Wapello County, the son of Ernest and Hazel Ross Jameson. After his father's untimely death, great credit is given to his stepfather, Charles Hartwig, for creating a loving family environment. He graduated from Eldon High School and enlisted in the US Navy in 1938. He married
Barbara J. Hayden of Eldon on Feb. 21, 1942 in South Mills, NC.
During his navy career, he served on six different ships including the USS Hornet at the time of the Doolittle raid in WWII. He retired from the US Navy in 1960 with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3. He worked at Century Engineering in Cedar Rapids from 1961 to 1975 as a test engineer. He then worked at the Iowa Medical Security Facility in Oakdale in plant engineering until he retired in 1983. He was a member of the USS Denver Assoc., the American Legion, the USS Mustin/USS Hornet Assoc. and St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Harold enjoyed traveling, camping and playing bridge with special friends. He and Barbara had visited all 50 states and had attended numerous US Navy ship reunions over the years. He was a devoted family man who also cared deeply for his extended family of in-laws, nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to the USS Denver Association and St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Harold's family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Luke's Hospital.
William Downs Jenkins
Born in New York City on December 16, 1914
Departed on August 25, 2002. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Sunday, September 1, 2002
Service: Monday, September 2, 2002
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
William Downs Jenkins 88, formerly of 27th St. NE, died after a long illness Sunday, August 25, 2002. Services 10:00am Monday, Noelridge Christian Church by the Rev. Traverce Harrison. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 7pm Sunday at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home.
His wife of 54 years, Betty Ellen Jenkins preceded him in death, April 2002.
Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law, Ethel and Thomas Maloney of Manahawkin, NJ; his sister Elizabeth Petryszn of Anderson, SC. His nieces and nephews William Maloney of Manahawkin NJ, Patricia Maloney of Wilton, NH, Betty Maloney of Newark NJ, June Souviron, M.D. of Anderson SC. Peter Petryszn of Gafney, SC, Cindy Quail of Hagerstown MD, Debbie Oler of Greenwich, Conn. and Bill Brown of Woodinville WA, 13 grand nieces and nephews and many cousins in the Cedar Rapids area.
Bill was born December 16, 1914 in New York City and spent his entire youth in Bound Brook, New Jersey. The NJ Star-Ledger recently honored him as one of the top ten high school track stars of the 1930s. In high school, he was the NJ State Mile Champion for two years and held the NJ State Half Mile championship three consecutive years. Bill attended Iowa State Teacher's College University of Northern Iowa where he achieved All-American status in 1939 along with the honor of 1939 athlete of the year at UNI. In 1939, he established the Iowa Teacher's College all-time record for both one and two mile run and was voted track athlete of decade 1943-52 by the college. His accomplishments at his college earned him the title 'Seabiscuit'. His former coach, Arthur Dickinson once described him as 'the benchmark by which to measure college athletes'.
His attendance at college was interrupted by army service in the Pacific during World War II.
Bill retired from Cryovac after 27 years of service. Prior to moving to Iowa, he was employed by the Elizabeth Fire Dept. He was a charter member of Noelridge Christian Church and served on the Board of Deacons and the Property Committee. He took great pride in organizing church work projects and especially in his role as Greeter. His certificate as 'Best Handshakes' was just as important to him as the numerous medals and trophies that he received.
Bill Jenkins had a particular love of children. He was a surrogate father to many. In 1983, he used his talents in track as a volunteer coach to help Franklin Jr. High win the Cedar Rapids Junior High Championship. To the students, he stressed that there is a great deal more responsibility in being an athlete than winning. He taught them that team support and self discipline were the greatest rewards from athletic competition. Bill Jenkins was a devoted husband, uncle and good neighbor. He will be missed by his family, church members, friends and all the caregivers that assisted him during his illness.
Having spent his youth running through the fields and parks of New Jersey, he understood the need for all children to have that opportunity.
Therefore, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to: Camp Courageous of Iowa for children, 12007 190th St., P.O. Box 418, Monticello, Iowa 52310-0418.
Please leave a message, tribute or memorial to the Jenkins family on our web page, www.cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries. Arrangements are with the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Robert G. Jackson
Born in Clarksville, Iowa on December 16, 1920
Departed on November 19, 2002. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Wednesday, December 31, 1969
Service: Friday, November 22, 2002
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Robert G. Jackson, 81, of 2219 Birchwood Dr. NE, died Tuesday, November 19, 2002, in St. Luke's Hospital following a long illness. Services with military honors at 1 PM Friday in Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Rev. Fran Griffeth will officiate. Entombment in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel after 12:30 PM on Friday. Arrangements by Cedar Memorial Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife Marvel of 61 years, a daughter Patricia Ann Jackson of Anamosa, two grandchildren, Tim Sebetka of Longbeach, California, and Robyn Sebetka of Cedar Rapids, a cousin and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Barbara, and a brother Joe.
Robert was born December 16, 1920 in Clarksville, Iowa to Gay and Edna Ramsey Jackson. He married
Marvel I. Frerichs on August 23, 1941 in Waterloo, Iowa. He was office manager for Martin Marietta for over 35 years retiring in 1982. He served in the US Army during WW II, and was an avid Golfer and member of the Senior Golf Association.
Military honors by VFW Post No 788.
Robert was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Paul R. Jones
Born in New Cambria, MO. on August 24, 1911
Departed on February 27, 2003. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Monday, March 3, 2003
Service: Tuesday, March 4, 2003
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Paul R. Jones, 91, of 1650 Koehler Dr. NW, died Thursday, February 27, 2003, in the Woodlands at Methwick Retirement Community, following a short illness. Services at 10 AM Tuesday in St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Rev. Lloyd Brockmeyer will officiate. Burial in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Monday and at the church after 9:30 AM on Tuesday.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years Mildred, a daughter Elaine Fonken and husband John of Adel, Iowa, a son Robert and wife Nancy of Pinehurst, North Carolina, and six grandchildren, Angela Fonken, Jennifer Hall and husband Jason, grandson Paul L. Jones and grandson Michael Jones and wife Kelly. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers Lloyd and Gail.
Paul was born August 24, 1911 in New Cambria, Missouri to Robert and Elizabeth Parry Jones. He married
Mildred Ryan on October 2, 1943 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He received a B.S. Degree from North Missouri State University and a Masters Degree in Mathematics at the University of Iowa. He was a math instructor at Roosevelt and Jefferson High Schools for 35 years retiring in 1976. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Mt. Hermon Masonic Lodge, Retired Teachers Association, S.C.O.R.E, and had served on the board of Witwer Senior Center. He did volunteer income taxes for many elderly people. He served in the US Navy during WW II.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church or to Methwick Retirement Community.
Vera V. Jenkins
Born in Jackson County, Iowa on January 9, 1924
Departed on June 23, 2003. Resided in Springville, IA.
Visitation: Thursday, June 26, 2003
Service: Friday, June 27, 2003
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Vera V. Jenkins, 79, of Springville, died Monday, June 23, 2003, in Hallmark Care Center in Mt. Vernon following a long illness. Services at 11 AM Friday at Faith Lutheran Church in Marion. Rev. John Albertson and Rev. Susan Reihman will officiate. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 4 to 8 PM on Thursday and at the church after 10 AM on Friday.
Survivors include three daughters, Dixie Dahl, Roxy Savage and husband, Lyle of Cedar Rapids, and Rhonda Dunn and husband Mike of Ankeny, a sister Mildred Beck of Bellevue, Iowa, three grandchildren, Joey Meineke and husband R. J., Cory Dunn and wife Shelly, and Charlie Dunn and wife Emily, and five great-grandchildren, Ellie and Thomas Meineke, and Hannah, Madison, and Drew Dunn. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Wayne who died May 13, 2003, and a sister Marilyn Kemp.
Vera was born January 9, 1924 in Jackson County, Iowa to John and Leona Ohlmeyer Kemp. She married
Wayne L. Jenkins on October 11, 1942 in Spragueville, Iowa. Vera was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Marion and the Paralta Embroidery Club.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the Multiple Sclerosis National Society, Iowa Chapter, Attn Joan Wieder, 1300 50th Street, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266, the American Cancer Society, 4080 First Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, Ia, 52402, or to Faith Lutheran Church, 155 Boyson Rd, Marion, 52302, in Vera's name.
