WALDEN, Jane (Holmes) 1932-2018

WALDEN, HOLMES

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 8/16/2018 at 09:24:54

Jane Walden, 85, of Friendship Village, died at Lakeview Landing of Friendship Village on Sunday, August 12, 2018.

Jane was born October 25, 1932, in Jonesboro, AR, daughter of James R. and Margaret V. Holmes. She married Robert F. Walden on December 30, 1954 at St. Edward Catholic Church. Bob died January 11, 2003.

She graduated from Waterloo West High School in the class of 1950 and received her B.A. in Commerce in 1954 from the University of Iowa. Jane worked with Bob in the family business, Walden Photos, retiring in 1995.

She was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church, Junior League, PEO Chapter IX, past president of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, and a member of Greater Cedar Valley Chamber Diplomats. Jane was a hard worker and valued volunteerism and her volunteering activity. She and Bob loved to travel and loved history as evidenced by their many photos shared at Friendship Village and elsewhere. She also was an avid walker and enjoyed playing bridge.

Survivors include a daughter Sue (Rick) Jorgensen of Naperville, IL; a daughter Kathy (Mark) Schreiner of Waterloo; a son Michael (Michelle) Walden of Waterloo; five grandchildren: Robert (Megan) Jorgensen, Katherine Jorgensen, Daniel Jorgensen, Scott (Chelsey) Schreiner, and Elizabeth Schreiner; four bonus granddaughters: Chelsea (Mitchell) Sinnwell, Carissa Herkelman, Cassandra Herkelman, and Skye Goetsch; and four great-grandsons: Colin Jorgensen, Patrick Jorgensen, Finn Schreiner, and Lars Schreiner; sister, Bobbie Cross of Birmingham, MI; sister‑in‑law, JoAnn (Otto) Miller of Janesville, IA; and sister-in-law, Anne Walden of Ames.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Richard Walden; and sister, Kitty Bartlett.

Memorial Services:
Thursday, August 16, at Locke Funeral Home

Cemetery:
Mount Olivet Cemetery

Memorials:
Cedar Valley Hospice or Friendship Village Foundation

SOURCE: Locke Funeral Home website