Jean Elliott

JEAN ELLIOTT

Cedar Rapids

Jean Alta Elliott, 91, of Cedar Rapids, went home to Jesus on April 2, 2015, at the Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, surrounded by her loving family. She died from complications of COPD and pneumonia.

Visitation will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at Cedar Memorial. A memorial service and celebration of life will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 10, with Pastor John Louk officiating, at Salem United Methodist Church, 3715 33rd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids. Inurnment will be at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery at 2 p.m. Friday.

Jean was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Sept. 4, 1923, the daughter of Edward J. and Olive (Wetzel) Weis. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1941. She was united in marriage to Robert Earl Elliott on Sept. 26, 1942, in Lancaster, Mo. She was employed for 27 years at Killian's Department Store, retiring in 1983.

Jean is survived by her daughters, Linda J. (David) Jandik of Cedar Rapids and Sheryl D. Neal of Williamsburg; five grandchildren, Robin (Matt) Shaver of Cedar Rapids, Kay Jandik of Iowa City, Ken (Amber) Jandik of Fort Myers, Fla., Amy (Ryan) Kay of Cedar Rapids and Beth (Zac) Keeney of Waterloo; five great-grandchildren, Joe Slaton and fiancee Jacey Martin, Raelynn Shaver, Cameron Shaver and Addison Kay, all of Cedar Rapids, and Landon Keeney of Waterloo; a great-great-granddaughter, Amira Shaver of Cedar Rapids; her sisters, Marcella Bruns and Anna Mae Komisar, both of Cedar Rapids; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents; her stepmother; a son-in-law; her brother; three brothers-in-law; and her sister-in-law.

Jean was a longtime member of Salem United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed worship, and before her illness, Cards and Fellowship Group and United Methodist Women. She had a strong faith that was an inspiration to many.

She loved gardening, crocheting, crafts, baking (especially her delicious cakes and Christmas goodies), Hawkeye wrestling and especially time spent with her family.

She lived at Higley Mansion for the past year and developed many friendships there. She loved living at Higley and prided herself in wearing many "hats" in order to be of help to the staff and residents.

We wish to thank the wonderful staff and residents of Higley Mansion for the care and friendship she received; the outstanding staff at Mercy Medical Center and the Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy for its care and compassion during her final illness.

Memorials may be directed to the Salem United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3715 33rd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 or charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries.