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Edward Jayne Obituary
Des Moines
Edward Jayne, 78, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Sunnyview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Edward was born February 15, 1934 in Exira, Iowa to Edward and Martha Jayne. He graduated in 1952 and worked various jobs. Edward moved to Des Moines in 1968 and worked at Blue Cross & Blue Shield for five months before going to work for the State Auditor, where he remained for 10 years. Edward retired in 1994 from the State of Iowa Workforce Development as an accountant after 26 years of service. He was very active in the Republican Party. Edward was a 30 year member of Toastmasters, a Scout Master for 15 years and a Big Brother for two years. He was also an active member of Freedom Church. Edward had served as a short term missionary to the Ukraine and Siberia. He also enjoyed woodworking and writing.
Edward is survived by his wife, Janet; sons, Eric (Kathryn) Jayne and David Jayne; sister, Wilma (John) Wilson; grandchildren, Eleanor, Robert, Owen, Daniel, Andrew and Emily Jayne; and his step-grandchildren, Kira Schermerhorn and T.J. Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Wanda Saalsaa.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Freedom Church, 4101 E. 42nd St. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. at the Exira Cemetery in Exira, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Freedom Church.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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January 16, 2013
We are so glad we got to know you & Jan as neighbors. It was a short stay but well liked. Jan just call if anything we can help with. Ed may you Rest In Peace . Love Chuck & Glenda Kelley Jr.
Eric Jayne
January 15, 2013
Thank you for being there for me when I needed you. I'll miss many things about you but I may miss our long and spirited political conversations the most. It would have been boring if we agreed on everything. Thanks Dad.
With Love,
Eric
Harvey Andersen
January 14, 2013
Saddened to read on the Register website of Ed's passing. Deepest Sympathy to all of his family. Attended Exira High School with Ed and we got re-acquainted years later in Des Moines including as "brothers" in the Danish Brotherhood Lodge. Always enjoyed good conversation with Ed and admired his financial expertise. RIP friend!
Brett Warden
January 13, 2013
So sorry Eric, for you and your families loss.
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