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Jesse Paul Askren

Birth	:	8 Aug 1920 Columbia, Marion County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	10 Mar 2016 Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Olive Chapel Cemetery, Attica, Marion County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1980019, -93.0899963
Description	:	Jesse Paul Askren, 95, passed peacefully on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the Legacy Lodge. Jesse was born on August 8, 1920 near Columbia, Iowa to Robert and Emma Long Askren. He attained his GED in 1968. On March 10, 1941 he was united in marriage to Margaret L. Smith at the Methodist Church in Columbia, Iowa. To this union were born two daughters, Holly A (Bill) Kenyon of Coralville, Iowa and Mary R (Mark) Littleton of Essex, Iowa. Margaret and Jesse lived on a farm near Russell until 1960 when they moved to Chariton. He worked at Dave Halferty... Read More	Jesse Paul Askren, 95, passed peacefully on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the Legacy Lodge. Jesse was born on August 8, 1920 near Columbia, Iowa to Robert and Emma Long Askren. He attained his GED in 1968. On March 10, 1941 he was united in marriage to Margaret L. Smith at the Methodist Church in Columbia, Iowa. To this union were born two daughters, Holly A (Bill) Kenyon of Coralville, Iowa and Mary R (Mark) Littleton of Essex, Iowa. Margaret and Jesse lived on a farm near Russell until 1960 when they moved to Chariton. He worked at Dave Halferty Construction, Ed Sullivan’s, Family Shoe Store, Jack’s Shoe Store in Centerville, Fielding Funeral Home and then went back part-time at the Family Shoe Store. He accepted Christ as a young man and was faithful to the Lord and his teachings. Jesse was a member of the First Baptist Church for sixty-five years, where he was a Deacon, a Trustee, taught Sunday school classes and Bible Study classes. His hobbies included studying the Bible, gardening, woodworking, refurbishing houses they lived in, cooking and making his famous lemon dessert. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margaret; his brother, Arleigh Askren; his sister, Leda Maddy; and his great grandson, William Albert Kenyon. He is survived by his daughters, Holly and Mary; three grandchildren, John (Mary) Kenyon, Beth (Nick) Shepherd and Luke (Sara) Littleton; seven great grandchildren, Chloe, Ethan, and Bailey Shepherd; Edward and Daniel Kenyon; and Harper and Sadie Littleton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to his family.

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Where is Jesse Paul Askren's memorial?
Jesse Paul Askren's memorial is located at: Olive Chapel Cemetery, Attica, Marion County, USA.
When did Jesse Paul Askren death?
Jesse Paul Askren death on 10 Mar 2016 in Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Jesse Paul Askren's memorial?
Latitude: 41.1980019
Longitude: -93.0899963

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Margaret Louise Smith Askren

(1921 - 2013)

Siblings

Arleigh Willis Askren

(1915 - 1986)

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