Jean Alice Findlay (Rasmussen) age 87 of Woodbine, Iowa passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023. Jean Findlay was born July 20, 1935 and raised in Harlan, Iowa. The daughter of Malvern (Johnny) Rasmussen and Arlene (Malick) Rasmussen. She attended Harlan High School and was a cheerleader and Homecoming Queen. During the summer Jean and her sister Joanne (Rasmussen) Andersen worked at the concession stand at the Harlan swimming pool with their parents.
After high school Jean and Joanne moved to Omaha where Jean worked for Woodmen of the World. Jean continued to enjoyed the single life in Omaha once Joanne married Dewey J Andersen. Eventually Jean married Dale Dent Findlay from Harlan. Jean and Dale had one son, Roc Joey Findlay, who was raised in Woodbine, Iowa. There were four stepchildren from Dale’s first marriage: William Findlay, Mark Findlay, Cole Findlay and David Findlay. After nine years of marriage Jean and Dale divorced. Jean then raised her son Roc (The true love of her life) as a single mother. Jean returned to the work force working a few jobs after her divorce including apple picking until she found her career in Home Health Care for Logan County, Iowa. Once she retired, she especially loved being outdoors maintaining her property. She was able to mow 13 acres up to the age of 86. She remained in her Woodbine country home until her death supported by her family and close friends.
A special Thanks to Laura and Russ Hansen family Michael Weis, and Jenn Buyert for all their friendship love and support.
Jean is survived by her nephew D. Jay Andersen and niece Stacy Jo (Andersen) Hanselman and husband Jerry Hanselman.
Donations in Jean’s memory may be directed to the Salvation Army and AA.Org.
In Loving Memory Of
Jean Alice Findlay
Born
July 20, 1935 Harlan, Iowa
Entered Into Rest
June 9, 2023 Omaha, Nebraska
Celebration of Life Service
11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 15, 2023
Hennessey Funeral Home
Missouri Valley, Iowa
Officiating Pastor Nikki Ahart
Music Selections
“You Raise Me Up” “See You Again”
Final Resting Place
Calhoun Cemetery
Missouri Valley, Iowa
4 Comments
Jean was such a kind fun-loving lady. She was a life-saver for my father, Miles Mann, so many years ago, by helping me keep him at home for such a long time.
Thank you, Jean. God loves you and so do I.
Our sincere condolences to all.
John and Leia Johnsen and family
Jean was such a kind soul. I have done her hair for more than 20 years and I am thankful to call her my sweet friend. She will be missed but I’m sure she is so happy to see Rock again.
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