Jean M. Andersen

Jean M. Jeannie Andersen, age 69, of Treynor, Iowa passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014 after a courageous and short battle with cancer. She was the wife of Larry Andersen for over 47 years, married on June 10, 1967. The couple had three children, son, Robert and daughters, Laurel and Suzy. Born on March 27, 1945 in Villisca, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Robert & Velma (Thompson) Timmerman. Jeannie grew up in Corning, Iowa and was a 1962 graduate of Corning High School. She received a B.A in education from Northwest Missouri State in 1966 and was a lifelong learner attending many classes and workshops throughout her career. She was a beloved elementary school teacher in the Lewis Central School system in Council Bluffs, Iowa for over 25 years, teaching a variety of grades and substitute teaching once she retired. She received the Rotary Outstanding Teacher Award in 2001. Jeannie was very active in the community as a founding member and first president of the former Jacee-ettes (currently JTW), LaLeche League Leader, the Child Care Task Force and A & E Book Club. She was also active in many other organizations, book clubs, retired Lewis Central teachers, ADK, St. Paul Lutheran pre-school governing board and was always willing to lend a hand where she could. Jeannie was an avid reader and a beloved teacher and friend. She loved taking care of her grandchildren and loved spending time with her family and friends. She attended many Iowa games over the years and loved traveling with her friends and family making each trip memorable. In addition to her husband she is survived by her son Robert and wife Wendy Andersen and grandchildren, Dexter and Phoebe; daughters, Laurel and husband Jeff Mack, Suzy and husband Jason Wiseman and grandchildren, Alexis and Beckett; four siblings, and their spouses, Joan and husband Marion Niemeyer of Omaha, NE, Lois and husband Paul Pfundt of Lincoln, NE, Dean and wife Janet Timmerman of Ponca City, OK and Diane and husband Gary Badgett of Corning, IA; special friends, Richard and Jane Tauchen of Iowa City, IA and Michel Laurent of Council Bluffs, IA and many cousins, nieces and nephews, relatives and good friends. Preceding Jeannie in death were her parents, Robert & Velma Timmerman and twin brother, Robert Timmerman Jr. Visitation will be from 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Friday November 14, 2014 at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Memorial service will begin at 10AM on Saturday November 15, 2014 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Treynor, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, the family is working with Bradleys Floral in Council Bluffs, IA to create Book Bouquets that will be donated to organizations dear to Jeannies heart. Memorials in Jeannies name will be directed by the family.