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Jacklyn Ann Boardman was born on May 31, 1955, in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Eugene & Joy Craig. Jackie passed away in Shenandoah, Iowa on January 29, 2026 at the age of 70. Jackie graduated in 1973 from Thomas Jefferson High School. In October 1973, she married the love of her life, Kenny Boardman. They were married 34 years prior to his death in 2008. They were blessed with three daughters, Jennifer Joy, Katie Ann and Brianne Elizabeth.
Jackie loved to cook, bake, read, watch football, listen to music and complete projects around her home. She lived most of her life in Council Bluffs, IA but moved to Shenandoah, IA along with her youngest daughter in recent years.Jackie was preceded in death by parents, Eugene Jr and Joy; sons, Kenneth and Michael; brother, Eugene III; and sister, Patricia.She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer (husband Rick Bickle) of Gilbert, AZ, Katie (husband Brian Kelly) of Council Bluffs, IA and Brianne Boardman, of Shenandoah, IA; also survived by her twin sister, Jennifer (husband Bret Hagedorn) of Kennard, NE; niece, Megan Hagedorn of Omaha, NE; granddaughter, Baylynn Kelly; grandsons, Austin Bickle, Keltin Kelly & Stone Kelly; great niece, Avah Joy and many more.
No services are being held, as Jackie's wishes was for a private remembrance with family only.
1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-0143

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