Jean Marie Barrett
Jean Marie Barrett, 65, died with family by her side on Dec. 3, 2023, at UCSD hospital in La Jolla, California. She was born Aug. 29, 1958, to John Melvin and Jean Moorman (Liggit) Dunleavy in Ames. Jean graduated from Ames High School and married her high school sweetheart, Michael Barrett, in 1978. Five years and four children later, they moved to Adel, which they called home for the last 38 years. Mike and Jean most recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary.
Jean dedicated her life to her husband, kids, grandkids and countless friends she’s made over the last 65 years. She was a lover of nature, gardening and healthy living. She loved cheering her kids and grandkids on with all of their activities. Close to her heart was her rescue dog, Maggie.
She is survived by her husband, Mike; children, Joel (Erica) Barrett, Nick (Rae Ann) Barrett, Lindsay (Ryan) Knight and Suzanne (Nick) Talley; grandchildren, Alison, Donovan, Ashley, Hailey, Carter, Barrett, Graham and Nora; siblings, John (Linda) Dunleavy, Linda (Ron) Christianson and Mary Dunleavy; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her parents-in-law, Bonnie Laura and John Marvin Barrett.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 20, from 4-7 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, 735 S. 14th St., Adel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions will be directed to AHeinz57 Pet Rescue and The La Jolla Family House.
Jean dedicated her life to her husband, kids, grandkids and countless friends she’s made over the last 65 years. She was a lover of nature, gardening and healthy living. She loved cheering her kids and grandkids on with all of their activities. Close to her heart was her rescue dog, Maggie.
She is survived by her husband, Mike; children, Joel (Erica) Barrett, Nick (Rae Ann) Barrett, Lindsay (Ryan) Knight and Suzanne (Nick) Talley; grandchildren, Alison, Donovan, Ashley, Hailey, Carter, Barrett, Graham and Nora; siblings, John (Linda) Dunleavy, Linda (Ron) Christianson and Mary Dunleavy; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her parents-in-law, Bonnie Laura and John Marvin Barrett.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 20, from 4-7 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, 735 S. 14th St., Adel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions will be directed to AHeinz57 Pet Rescue and The La Jolla Family House.