Jacqueline Rae Langston

Langston, Jacqueline Rae (Dettman), 81, of Council Bluffs, passed away peacefully, May 29, 2012 at The Midlands Living Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Jackie was born, March 12, 1931 at home, in Council Bluffs to Clarence and Maxine Dettman. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1949 where she was a very active member of The National Honor Society, also a cheerleader, sang in the choir and more. Jackie married Donnelly E. Langston Jr. on June 25, 1955. They had two children, Cheri and Don III. Jackie worked at the Union Pacific Railroad for 33 years of service and retired as Chief Clerk to the Assistant Superintendent of the Nebraska Division. During that long service time, she was also a member of the Junior Old Timers Club, and the Executive Women?s International. Jackie and Don retired to Bella Vista, Arkansas in 1983 where she really enjoyed swimming, ceramics, and playing cards with her many friends. Jackie was also very involved in several other local organizations there. She moved back to the Council Bluffs area in December 2007 to be near her own family living in this area. Jackie was preceded in death by her husband Donnelly; son, Trey; mother, Maxine and stepfather, William Jorgensen; father, Clarence Dettman; brother, Duane Dettman, and her nephew Brad Jensen. Survivors include daughter Cheri and husband Ronald ?RC? Tefft; granddaughters, Jessica & husband Aaron Bartles, Sarah & husband Ryan Letheby; grandsons, Samuel & wife Joanna Tefft, and David Tefft; great-grandson Gavin Tefft; sisters, Donna Jensen, Judy & husband Carl Wilson; brother, John & wife Patti Dettman; sister-in-law, Donaldine Dettman, along with nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held Saturday June 2nd at the Hoy/Kilnoski Funeral Home from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will begin at 4:00pm, officiated by Pastor Michael York. A reception will follow at the funeral home. Private family burial services are to be held at the Cedar Lawn Cemetery at a future date. Memorials suggested by the family are Hospice with Heart and The Midlands Living Center, both located in Council Bluffs, Iowa.