Karen June (Sesker) Harrison (1930-2015)
HARRISON, SESKER, SCOTT, ZMOLEK, STEVENS, MITCHELL, MINEAR
Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 2/10/2015 at 21:34:47
From Ryan Funeral Home obituary, Nevada, Story County, Iowa:
Karen Harrison, age 84, of Nevada, Iowa, died at her home on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, surrounded by love and family.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, January 26, 2015, at the First United Methodist Church in Nevada, with Pastor Chris Waddle officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Nevada Municipal Cemetery. Memorial visitation will be held at the church on Sunday from 2-4 p.m.
Born June 2, 1930, in Maxwell, Iowa, Karen June Harrison was the daughter of Bayard and Lulabelle (Scott) Sesker. She grew up and received her education in Maxwell, graduating with the Class of 1948.
On August 12, 1948, Karen was united in marriage to Dean Harold Harrison at the Maxwell Methodist Church by Reverend Fitz. After being a homemaker for 35 years, Karen went back to school at the Ames School of Practical Nursing. She practiced nursing for a few years before continuing her education in the Health Administration area. She continued working in administration at Colonial Manor in Zearing, Stratford Care Center in Stratford, and at Green Hills Health Center in Ames.
Karen left behind many friends, relatives, and residents. She enjoyed traveling and wintering at their home in Scottsdale, AZ. Her fondness for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was very evident as she seemed to be entertaining them daily.
She is survived by her husband, Dean; four children, Deann (Steve) Zmolek of Solon, Dennis (Mary) Harrison of Nevada, Julie Stevens (Aaron Jones) of Ankeny, and Lynne (Jerry) Mitchell of Nevada; nine grandchildren, Terry, Mindi, Tori, Brad, Tonda, Joni, Lyndi, Ryan, and Brett; and 20 great-grandchildren. Other survivors include a sister, Shirley (Max) Minear of Florida; four brothers, Wayne (Sheri) Sesker of Forest City, Dean Sesker of Florida, Paul (MJ) Sesker of Tipton, and Bruce (Judy) Sesker of Maxwell; a brother-in-law, Garry Harrison of Nevada; two sisters-in-law, Sandy Harrison and Norma Harrison, both of Nevada; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Norma Jane Sesker in infancy; and a brother, Donald Sesker.
Ryan Funeral Home of Nevada has been entrusted with the care of Karen and her family.
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