"I am so sprry for your loss, Jackie was an amazing teacher and helped me understand personal finance for my adult life and the world lost an amazing woman. And i remember she LOVED her car ;-)"
In loving memory of
Jacalyn "Jackie" Harms
March 18, 1950 - May 12, 2014
Jacalyn "Jackie" Harms, 64, of Allison, Iowa, passed away Monday at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Jackie was born March 18, 1950, in Hampton, Iowa, the daughter of Harold and Phyllis (Eisentrager) Harms. She graduated from Allison Bristow High School and then from the University of Northern Iowa. She was a school teacher, in Burwell, Adams and Freeman High Schools in Nebraska. Jackie enjoyed cheering for the Chicago Cubs and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. She especially enjoyed spending time with her nephew, nieces and her dogs (Cooper & Patches). Jackie is survived by her parents Harold and Phyllis Harms of Bristow, brother Keith (Marguerite) Harms of Cedar Falls, nephew Josh Harms of Cedar Falls, niece Erin (Blake) Colwell of Cedar Falls, step niece Alex Pircer of Cedar Falls and aunts, uncles and cousins. Jackie was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents (Frank & Lena) Eisentrager and paternal grandparents (Harm & Margaret) and step paternal grandmother (Minnie).
Burial at the Dumont Cemetery in Dumont, Iowa.
Funeral will be broadcast Live on Dumont Cable Channel 998.
Tributes
"I played softball with Jackie in Hickman for many years. She loved the game and her sense of humor made it fun for the whole team. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. "
"My condolences to Keith and family. It is tough to lose a sibling. Please let Keith know I am thinking of him. I can't find his address to send a card so I hope he knows I care. Jeanette Marsh"
"Jackie was a good friend. We talked to each other twice a week for many years. I will miss her dearly. She was always ready to help! Bec Wubbels "
"I always enjoyed subbing for Jackie at Adams High School (now Freeman). She was a very caring person and loved what she was doing. She was a great coach. Jean "
"Jackie and I always felt a little connected going to school together because we shared our last name!We were never sure if we were related, but liked the thought! I always enjoyed Jackie as a classmate - her pleasing personality, dedication to hard work, and joy in all she did!I regret not visiting her in Allison after she moved back from Nebraska. My thoughts are with her parents, brother and family. Fondly, Sally "Harms" Beltz"
"I was a student and volleyball player of Jackie's at Adams High School. She enforced my love of business education and volleyball. I will always remember her ornery smile, her warm embrace and heartfelt love for her students. Jackie was a wonderful friend, teacher and coach and I am so blessed that our paths crossed."
"I worked with Jackie when she taught at Freeman and Adams. She was always concerned about keeping her business curriculum current and participated in many of our business teacher trainings. I will miss her smile and pleasant personality. She touched many students throughout her years of teaching!"
"My thoughts and prayers go out to Jackie's family. Jackie and I were classmates at Allison-Bristow and I have warm memories of her wonderful smile, her sense of humor, and her love of basketball."
"I worked with Jackie at Freeman for several years. She had such a "playful" spirit! She always made me laugh (and that's not easy to do!) My sincere condolences to her family and dear friends as I know she will be missed very very much."
"I spent many hours talking about softball and working with her on the league scheduling and other aspects of the game. I also helped her by refereeing volleyball and lines at games. Her love for sports kept her in contact with so many people and she wil be missed for her wit and sense of humor. My thoughts are with her family ."