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Jerelyn Irvine
JERELYN "JERI" IRVINE
Iowa City
Jerelyn "Jeri" Felske Irvine died peacefully Friday, July 10, 2015, at Mercy Hospice in Iowa City. A funeral service to celebrate Jeri's life will be Monday, July 13, at 6 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Mark Pries officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the University of Iowa Children's Hospital or a charity of the donor's choice.
Jeri was born Jan. 14, 1956, in Davenport, the daughter of R.E. (Joe) Felske and Shirley Meyer. She was educated in Bettendorf schools, graduating from high school in 1974, and receiving her bachelor's degree in journalism at the University of Iowa in 1983. While in Bettendorf, Jeri played basketball and was a tot lot teacher. Jeri loved high school class reunions and helped in their planning. Jeri owned and operated Jiminy Cricket Preschool at St. James Church in Bettendorf.
Jeri survived three kidney transplants: 1974, 1979 and 1980, the last of which worked until she died – 35 years on July 10.
After graduating from the University of Iowa, Jeri worked at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for 32 years – Department of Surgery, EMSLRC, Red Coats and the marketing department, where she was associated with the hospital's Noon News publication.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.
Jeri was a huge Hawkeye fan, living close to Kinnick Stadium and UIHC. Jeri loved her dog, Nancy, who passed away recently. Jeri loved people and always ran into a familiar face when out around town.
She was a soccer mom for her son, Johnny, and has been especially proud of his accomplishments on the piano, etc. She loved being active in PTO when Johnny was growing up.
Jeri is survived by her son, John Irvine IV "Johnny"; her mother, Shirley Felske of Sun City, Ariz.; her brother and sister-in-law, Kerry and Julie (Schiltz) of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; niece, Kara Felske, and nephew, Tyler Felske; her former spouse, John Irvine III; god-daughter, Anne Marie Parker of Cedar Rapids; and many friends.
Jeri was preceded in death by her father.
May you always know peace, love, light and laughter! Thank you.
Online condolences may be directed to www.lensing
funeral.com.
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