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Jean Winters Obituary
West Des Moines
Jean Winters, 78, died at home August 17th. She will be remembered for her fashions and love of music. She will be missed by her friends and her favorite venues including The Longest Yard, Chuck's, The Gas Lamp, Waterfront, G Migs, and Sam & Gabe's. Jean was a dedicated volunteer and donated many hours to the Discovery Shop, Found Treasures and St. Vincent de Paul Resale Stores. Memorials may be sent to Animal Rescue League of Iowa or Hospice of Central Iowa.
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Brenda Vanderneck
September 14, 2015
You will be missed by many.... rest in peace sweet lady...
Denise Jones
August 29, 2015
I last saw Jean at Chuck's in July-with her radiant smile & dressed to the nines, arriving fashionably late-as always. I'm so very saddened to learn of her passing & wish to extend my sincere sympathy to her daughter & especially her beautiful granddaughter. True to tradition, Jean was on her feet & dancing to the last song of the night, despite her aches & pains & hip surgeries. Jean lit up a room when she arrived & was friendly to everyone, kind, caring & generous. I will miss you badly, my "Gemini twin", but I will recall fondly our conversations about iconic places & people in dsm, your Equitable days, your days at Babe's, your Melcher-Dallas days, your dancing days & life in general. You were a tiny, glitzey lady, but you will leave a very large void.
Denise Jones
August 28, 2015
I saw Jean at Chuck's in July-her usual radiant self, dressed to the nines & arriving fashionably late. True to tradition, she danced to the final song of the nite. She was always friendly, kind, generous, glitzey & dancing-despite her aches n pains from hip surgeries. My condolences to her daughter & especially her beautiful granddaughter from Florida-she loved you both so very much. I will miss you badly Jean, but remember fondly our conversations about DSM iconic places & people & your Equitable days, your Babe's days, your Melcher-Dallas days, your dancing days & life in general. I will miss you badly, but remember you fondly "my Gemini twin"-each year our birthdays roll around & many many days in between. It just won't be the same at Chuck's with out you, classy lady...
Willaim Conner
August 28, 2015
A great conversationalist who knew the old Des Moines. Always accomodating, exceptionally courteous and interesting to listen to. Lived life to it's fullest.
Vicki DeLaria
August 28, 2015
Jean, You were my inspiration...I loved every moment that I spent with you. RIP my dear friend.
Rhonda Haun
August 28, 2015
Some people come into your life and make life more fun as soon as you meet them.... Jean was one of those people. You were a special lady, and will be missed. RIP Jean.
Debbra Steele
August 28, 2015
Sure going to miss your smiley face you were a one of a kind lady. RIP an I love you my friend.
mandy schwenneker
August 27, 2015
Rest in peace "Mean Jean"! You were an exceptional lady, with a giving heart, and a good friend. You are missed!
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