In memory of Jean Birkhofer
December 1, 1920 - September 28, 2010
Jeanie (Jean) Birkhofer, age 89, of Wall Lake, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City, Iowa.
Jeanie Muirhead was born on December 1, 1920, in Riccarton, Ayrshire, Scotland, to William and Grace (Halbert) Muirhead. She grew up in Riccarton where she was baptized into the Presbyterian faith and acquired the Scottish level equivalent for graduation from high school. She worked in a carpet factory and then was conscripted to work in an ammunition factory during World War II. Following the war she returned to the carpet factory as a carpet inspector.
On August 6, 1947, Jean came to the United States with a brother and sister-in-law to stay with their sister. At this time she met her future husband, Donald Birkhofer, who was also the brother of her sister’s husband. They were united in marriage on December 12, 1949, at Grace Methodist Church in Schaller. They resided there until December of 1978. This union was blessed with a daughter, Segna. Jean was a devoted wife, mother, and friend who was always there to support her family. Her hobbies included crocheting, knitting, and painting ceramic houses. She loved helping Segna make greeting cards.
In 1978, she and Donald moved to Wall Lake and joined the Wall Lake Methodist Church which then joined with the Lake View Methodist Church and became Lakes United Methodist Church. Jean was a member of the United Methodist Women, served as communion steward, and was a member of various church committees, over the years.
Jeanie (Jean) Birkhofer, age 89, of Wall Lake, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City, Iowa.
Farber & Otteman Funeral Homes & Cremation Center
1120 W. Main St.
Sac City, IA 50583
December 1, 1920 - September 28, 2010
Jeanie (Jean) Birkhofer, age 89, of Wall Lake, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City, Iowa.
Jeanie Muirhead was born on December 1, 1920, in Riccarton, Ayrshire, Scotland, to William and Grace (Halbert) Muirhead. She grew up in Riccarton where she was baptized into the Presbyterian faith and acquired the Scottish level equivalent for graduation from high school. She worked in a carpet factory and then was conscripted to work in an ammunition factory during World War II. Following the war she returned to the carpet factory as a carpet inspector.
On August 6, 1947, Jean came to the United States with a brother and sister-in-law to stay with their sister. At this time she met her future husband, Donald Birkhofer, who was also the brother of her sister’s husband. They were united in marriage on December 12, 1949, at Grace Methodist Church in Schaller. They resided there until December of 1978. This union was blessed with a daughter, Segna. Jean was a devoted wife, mother, and friend who was always there to support her family. Her hobbies included crocheting, knitting, and painting ceramic houses. She loved helping Segna make greeting cards.
In 1978, she and Donald moved to Wall Lake and joined the Wall Lake Methodist Church which then joined with the Lake View Methodist Church and became Lakes United Methodist Church. Jean was a member of the United Methodist Women, served as communion steward, and was a member of various church committees, over the years.
Jeanie (Jean) Birkhofer, age 89, of Wall Lake, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City, Iowa.
Farber & Otteman Funeral Homes & Cremation Center
1120 W. Main St.
Sac City, IA 50583
In memory of Jean Birkhofer
December 1, 1920 - September 28, 2010
Jeanie (Jean) Birkhofer, age 89, of Wall Lake, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City, Iowa.
Jeanie Muirhead was born on December 1, 1920, in Riccarton, Ayrshire, Scotland, to William and Grace (Halbert) Muirhead. She grew up in Riccarton where she was baptized into the Presbyterian faith and acquired the Scottish level equivalent for graduation from high school. She worked in a carpet factory and then was conscripted to work in an ammunition factory during World War II. Following the war she returned to the carpet factory as a carpet inspector.
On August 6, 1947, Jean came to the United States with a brother and sister-in-law to stay with their sister. At this time she met her future husband, Donald Birkhofer, who was also the brother of her sister’s husband. They were united in marriage on December 12, 1949, at Grace Methodist Church in Schaller. They resided there until December of 1978. This union was blessed with a daughter, Segna. Jean was a devoted wife, mother, and friend who was always there to support her family. Her hobbies included crocheting, knitting, and painting ceramic houses. She loved helping Segna make greeting cards.
In 1978, she and Donald moved to Wall Lake and joined the Wall Lake Methodist Church which then joined with the Lake View Methodist Church and became Lakes United Methodist Church. Jean was a member of the United Methodist Women, served as communion steward, and was a member of various church committees, over the years.
Jeanie (Jean) Birkhofer, age 89, of Wall Lake, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City, Iowa.
Farber & Otteman Funeral Homes & Cremation Center
1120 W. Main St.
Sac City, IA 50583
December 1, 1920 - September 28, 2010
Jeanie (Jean) Birkhofer, age 89, of Wall Lake, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City, Iowa.
Jeanie Muirhead was born on December 1, 1920, in Riccarton, Ayrshire, Scotland, to William and Grace (Halbert) Muirhead. She grew up in Riccarton where she was baptized into the Presbyterian faith and acquired the Scottish level equivalent for graduation from high school. She worked in a carpet factory and then was conscripted to work in an ammunition factory during World War II. Following the war she returned to the carpet factory as a carpet inspector.
On August 6, 1947, Jean came to the United States with a brother and sister-in-law to stay with their sister. At this time she met her future husband, Donald Birkhofer, who was also the brother of her sister’s husband. They were united in marriage on December 12, 1949, at Grace Methodist Church in Schaller. They resided there until December of 1978. This union was blessed with a daughter, Segna. Jean was a devoted wife, mother, and friend who was always there to support her family. Her hobbies included crocheting, knitting, and painting ceramic houses. She loved helping Segna make greeting cards.
In 1978, she and Donald moved to Wall Lake and joined the Wall Lake Methodist Church which then joined with the Lake View Methodist Church and became Lakes United Methodist Church. Jean was a member of the United Methodist Women, served as communion steward, and was a member of various church committees, over the years.
Jeanie (Jean) Birkhofer, age 89, of Wall Lake, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City, Iowa.
Farber & Otteman Funeral Homes & Cremation Center
1120 W. Main St.
Sac City, IA 50583
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