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Jacklyn Summers Obituary

Jacklyn R. Summers

Urbandale

Jacklyn R. Summers 53 passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, November 16, 2012. Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church located at 3600 75th Street in Urbandale. A luncheon will follow the service and burial will be private at a later date.

Jacklyn was born on October 5, 1959 in Storm Lake, Iowa to Willard and Geraldine (Jennett) Lawrence.

She worked for CMF&Z for 15 years and Drake University for 7. Recently, Jaquie had given her heart and charity to Mission Navajo through Prairie Ridge Church in Ankeny. Jacklyn is survived by her husband Dan; sons, R.D (Jamie) Summers, Chris (Megan) Summers, Nate (Honey) Summers; daughter Melissa (Jared) Clark; brothers, Doug (Ann) Lawrence, John Dahlen; sisters, Eileen Hawkinson, Sara (Craig) Edwards, Mary Dahlen; eight grandchildren; Cash, Paisley, Brayden, Landon, Preston, Paxton, Peyton, and Tahlia; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Jr. And Geraldine Lawrence; step father, John Dahlen; and grandson, Gavin Summers.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Global Cafe-Mission Navajo C/O Prairie Ridge Church. 825 N.W. 36th Street, Ankeny, Iowa 50023.

Published by the Des Moines Register on Nov. 19, 2012.
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Dan, R.D. and family, We are so sorry for you and everyone. I believe I am a better person having known Shag. For some reason she has become one of our guardian angels. Healing love to you all, Rue Smith

Sue/Rue Smith

November 27, 2012

Dan & family, I just today read in the Storm Lake paper of your loss. I am so very sorry for all of you. With prayers and sympathy.

Bobbie Lindenstein

November 24, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Barb Kowalski Pytel

November 21, 2012

Dan & Family,
Gene & I are so very sorry for your terrible loss. I remember what a fun & beautiful woman she was..Our deepest sympathy is with you and your family & friends.
Sincerely,

Judy & Gene Ballinger (friends of Novellis)

November 21, 2012

My prayers to the family. Still remmber that smile everytime she came to see Helen at The Iowa Life Center.

Emina Aganbegovic

November 20, 2012

Such a wonderful woman with a great heart.

Graham Gardner

November 20, 2012

Danny and Family,

I wish I was eloquent enough to say something profound that could comfort you now, but I know I can't. I lost my Mother and Brother this year, and I will ask them to watch over Jacklyn until we are all together again. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Gary & Carolyn Soukup
Atlanta, GA

November 19, 2012

Dan and RD. So sorry for your loss. Jeff and I are thinking of you all.

Tami Caskey

November 19, 2012

My Friend. You the flame, I the moth. Love you.

Beth Wimber (Bast) Dietsch

November 19, 2012

My friend, my friend. May the peace of the Almighty and JHis grace find you in His heavenly arms. Love you, my dear one - Beth Wimber-Dietsch

Beth Wimber Dietsch

November 19, 2012

There are no words that can give justice to how I am feeling. I am keeping the family in my prayers. And I will always remember the fun times I shared with Jackie and Lori. Rest in peace Jackie.

November 18, 2012

Will miss you here on facebook, enjoyed all the fun summers in Storm Lake. You were a great friend, so sad only the good die young!

Julie Antonelli (Gindler)

November 18, 2012

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