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JoAlyce “Jody” Christenson Rickman

Birth	:	22 May 1934 Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Mar 2019 Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Okoboji Cemetery, Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3649406, -95.1303558
Description	:	JoAlyce (Jody) Rickman, was born on May 22, 1934 to Hazel and William (Bill) Christenson. She always said she was hatched on a rock by West Lake. She was raised and educated in Arnolds Park (a park rat). She graduated in May of 1952 from Arnolds Park High School (Go Wildcats!). Jody and Bobby Rickman were married on August 19, 1951 at Calvary United Methodist Church. Jody loved children and started her work career taking care of friends’ children in her home. In June of 1968, Jody and Bob took over managing and cleaning The Villa and Marshall Cottages... Read More	JoAlyce (Jody) Rickman, was born on May 22, 1934 to Hazel and William (Bill) Christenson. She always said she was hatched on a rock by West Lake. She was raised and educated in Arnolds Park (a park rat). She graduated in May of 1952 from Arnolds Park High School (Go Wildcats!). Jody and Bobby Rickman were married on August 19, 1951 at Calvary United Methodist Church. Jody loved children and started her work career taking care of friends’ children in her home. In June of 1968, Jody and Bob took over managing and cleaning The Villa and Marshall Cottages in the summers until 1991, she also cleaned the church. Jody became a cook at the Red Rooster Café, this woman who couldn’t make pancakes for her children was making Mickey Mouse pancakes for other children!! From there she moved to the Koffee Kup Kafe as a cook. She gave up cooking and got her dream job taking care of babies at a couple daycares. After she retired from the daycares, she began volunteering at the Humane Society in the cattery. She also enjoyed playing Bingo, Kings in the Corner, Cribbage, knitting and making plastic canvas decorations. Jody belonged to the Sarah Circle of the United Methodist Women and ARPOKI. She was a Girl Scout leader with Ev Faulkner and a Sunday School teacher. Bob and Jody were honored as Outstanding Alumni from Arnolds Park Alumni Association in 2011. Jody passed away at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake on March 21, 2019 at the age of eighty-four. Surviving Jody are her children, Beth, Nancy, Sue, Tim, and Kris; thirteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren; step-brother, Harlan (Nancy) Christenson and family; many nieces and nephews. To welcome her to heaven are her parents; husband, Bob; son, Bobby (Butch) Rickman, Jr.; sister, Bette (Lloyd) Hamlett; Aunt Floss, and Aunt Blanche; several of Bob’s family and many of her beloved animals. Turner Jenness Funeral Home

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Where is JoAlyce “Jody” Christenson Rickman's memorial?
JoAlyce “Jody” Christenson Rickman's memorial is located at: Okoboji Cemetery, Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA.
When did JoAlyce “Jody” Christenson Rickman death?
JoAlyce “Jody” Christenson Rickman death on 21 Mar 2019 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the JoAlyce “Jody” Christenson Rickman's memorial?
Latitude: 43.3649406
Longitude: -95.1303558

Family Members:

Parent

William Martin Christenson

(1891 - 1970)

Hazel Mildred Goltry Christenson

(1897 - 1945)

Spouse

Bobby Russell Rickman

(1932 - 2014)

Children

Nancy Jo Rickman

(1954 - 2021)

Bobby Russell “Butch” Rickman Jr.

(1955 - 1957)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Okoboji Cemetery
Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3649406, -95.1303558

2. Pioneer Cemetery
Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3655000, -95.1403000

3. Gardner Family Cemetery
Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3654410, -95.1403480

4. Lakeview Gardens Cemetery
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3925000, -95.1119000

5. Rose Hill Cemetery (Defunct)
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4077600, -95.0976130

6. Calvary Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3213997, -95.1688995

7. Saint Albans Episcopal Church Columbarium
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4175000, -95.1222000

8. Milford Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3092003, -95.1481018

9. Spirit Lake Memorial Gardens
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4227982, -95.1331024

10. Lakeview Cemetery
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4239006, -95.1213989

11. Bedell Gravesite
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4128430, -95.0773690

12. Saint Margaret Cemetery
Orleans, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4450130, -95.1130370

13. Richland Township Cemetery
Terril, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3565323, -94.9927821

14. Little Sioux Lutheran Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2702065, -95.2109528

15. Excelsior Township Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3565000, -95.2907000

16. Superior Township Cemetery
Superior, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4399986, -94.9533005

17. Silver Lake Cemetery
Lake Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4441986, -95.3078003

18. Westport Cemetery
Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3130989, -95.3289032

19. Fairview Cemetery
Terril, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2977982, -94.9349976

20. Loon Lake Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5249672, -95.0949554

21. Evergreen Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2052994, -95.2086029

22. First Reformed Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2399500, -95.2889000

23. Fairview Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1899986, -95.0800018

24. Holy Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Lakefield, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5562920, -95.1868880