Marlynn Anne (Timmerman) JUST
JUST, HARVEY, RUST
Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 10/7/2006 at 19:09:03
Mason City Globe Gazette
26 April 2005Marlynn Anne Just
TUCSON, Ariz. — Surrounded by her loving family, Marlynn Anne Just was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Thursday (April 14, 2005) in Tucson, Arizona. With an unparalleled zest for living, Anne sought out that which was best in life, whether it be a good restaurant, a good book, a good shopping mall or even a good fishing spot. She applied this quality to every aspect of her life and strove to express the inherent value of even the smallest things to those around her. With unbelievable courage, determination and an eternal optimism, she literally charged through life and could not help but inspire everyone who knew her. During the holidays, Anne would get out her Christmas sweaters and jewelry, and decorate not only her home but also her wheelchair — a big, red bow on the back and smaller bows with bells on the sides! Wherever she went, people would stop her and express how the site of this decorated wheelchair inspired them and how she had lifted their spirits with her perpetual smile.
She was born on Jan. 3, 1928, to Henry and Lyla Timmerman in Sheffield, Iowa. She was welcomed into this world by her sister, Norma. Anne was a 1945 graduate of Sheffield High School and attended Iowa State Teacher's College in Cedar Falls. She was an enthusiastic competitor in sports and also had a great love of music from an early age. High school and college music competitions left many cherished memories for Anne. She sang in weddings, at funerals, and was a huge fan of the big band sounds of her day.
Anne was united in marriage to Adam Peter Just on May 31, 1949. Together they had three children: Jamie, Tim and Rob. She actively participated in their education and extracurricular activities including the Band Mothers Club, PTO and Girl Scouts. Raising children in the 50s and 60s was made a little easier as her sister, Norma, and family were right next door and always there to lend a loving hand. She worked hard to see that her children would succeed in life and was always there with words of encouragement, glowing praise or staunch support. She shared her husband's love of gardening, hunting and fishing and these activities generated so many fond memories and countless amusing stories. Fresh garden vegetables gracing the table, canning and freezing, cut flowers throughout the house: all contributed to the memories of home. She worked in Mason City for several years as a saleswoman for KSMN radio and later as manager of Buttrey's women's apparel. She was an active member of her community and belonged to numerous local organizations including, Tri-S Club, Business & Professional Women's Club, American Red Cross and the American Legion Auxiliary. She also administered the Community and Resource Development (CRD) program through the ISU Extension Office for several years. She was a long-time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockwell and in her later years attended the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Sheffield. Anne was an avid reader and was quite at home in any library. She had library cards in three states and a number of cities! She instilled in her children and grandchildren this love and devotion for reading. She firmly believed that should this love flourish, much of the greater things in life would follow, and we have all learned first hand that this is surely true. Anne spent her last years in Tucson, Ariz., with her loving family. The truest love of her life was surely her grandchildren: Adam, Alex, Chloe and Allie. She was fully involved in all of their activities. It was not an uncommon sight to see her out on the basketball court with Adam, urging him to get his hands up in the air or encouraging Alex to steal the ball. Chloe is the family swimmer and in the desert heat of July, Anne would be at the edge of the pool screaming, "Go, Chloe, Go." At 9 years old, it is apparent Allie shares her grandma's love of music, dance and theater, and Anne never missed the chance to see her recitals, plays or talent contests. The grandkids would always see their grandma in the audience, bleachers or on the sidelines. She was definitely their biggest fan.
Services were held at First United Methodist Church in Sheffield, Iowa, on Thursday, April 21, led by Pastor Karl Watkins with soloist Lois Brinkman accompanied by Ruth Skeries. The eulogy was read by long-time friend, Millie Rabie. Interment was at Hillside Cemetery, Sheffield. Pallbearers were Randy Rust of Grimes, Joel Esslinger of Sheffield, David Just of Swaledale, Kevin Baker of Coon Rapids, Minn., and Adam and Alex Harvey of Tucson, Ariz. Honorary pallbearers were Vaughn Alexander, Warren Baker, Marlis Oelhert Ames, Marie Ginder Baker, Audrey Messerschmidt Barnes, Dorothy Persons Buchholz, Dorothy Kramer Deam and Lola Jacot Yelland.
Left to cherish her memory are daughter, Jamie, and husband, Brien Harvey; son, Rob and wife, Diane; grandsons, Adam and Alex Harvey; and granddaughters, Chloe and Allie Just. She has a sister, Norma, and husband, Bruce Rust, in Sheffield as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Marlynn was welcomed into heaven by her parents, Henry and Lyla; husband, Adam; and son, Tim.Memorials for Anne may be made to the Sheffield Public Library, P.O. Box 616, Sheffield, IA 50475. Retz-Grarup Funeral Home in Sheffield handled the funeral arrangements.
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