Jean Walters

Dorothy Jean Walters, 95, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the Northern Mahaska Specialty Care in Oskaloosa. Dorothy “Jean” Walters was born on the family farm in Marion County on July 24, 1928, to Cliff and Maggie (Emerson) Bolton. She grew up in and attended grade school in Hamilton, Iowa, and graduated from Lovilia High School in 1945. After her education, Jean moved to Des Moines and was a waitress at a local restaurant. She also helped with the restaurant's accounting and made frequent bank deposits for the owner. She moved to Oskaloosa and began working at the Continental Overall Factory. Jean also lived in Arizona briefly and was employed at a local grocery store. On April 5, 1947, Jean married her high school sweetheart, Jesse J. Walters, in Hamilton, Iowa, and the couple raised four children. Jean was a member of the Central United Methodist Church of Bussey, the United Methodist Women's group, the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Rebekah's. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, and attending all her children's and grandchildren's sporting events. She was known well for her delicious cookies and gooseberry pies. She volunteered with the Senior Citizens group and helped deliver Meals on Wheels. If anyone was ever sick, Jean made sure they always had a warm meal. Those left to honor Jean's memory are her three children: Nancy (Jim) Sparks of Oskaloosa, Susan (Bob) Gullion of West Des Moines, and Todd (Melody) Walters of Knoxville; a daughter-in-law, Jacque Walters of Oskaloosa; eight grandchildren: Shawn and Chad Walters, Melinda Bonnett, Jade Mockenhaupt, Emily McCartie, Bethany Djordjevic, Tyler Walters and Heather Baker; nineteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law: Goldie Kraber; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband, Jesse Walters, on October 7, 2004, Jean was preceded in death by a son, Steven Walters, a granddaughter, Morgan Walters, two brothers: Gerald Bolton and Merle Bolton, and three sisters: Grace Martin, Clifine Slay, and Leona Perry. Funeral Services for Jean will be held Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the Bussey United Methodist Church, with Pastor Teresa Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Hamilton Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., Monday, at the Langkamp Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa, with the family present from 4- 6 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Bussey United Methodist Church or the St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Jean Walters

July 24, 1928 - November 9, 2023