In loving memory of

Joan B. Jelden
November 23, 1929 - April 5, 2015

Joan B. Jelden, 85, passed away April 5, 2015 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa. A gathering of friends and family will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way in Ames. A celebration of life funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Calvary United Methodist, 1403 24th Street in Ames.

Joan was born November 23, 1929, in Nevada, Iowa the daughter of Orville and Julia (Sorem) Corbin. She attended school in Ames. Joan met Hugo Jelden in 1952 while working at Lange's Lunch. They later married on June 20, 1953, making their home in Ames, Iowa. Hugo and Joan were married 60 years, 10 months, and 30 days. Joan was known as a caregiver her whole life. She had a servant attitude; volunteering for over 50 years to 20 different organizations around the Ames area.

Joan is preceded in death by her parents, infant son; Ernie, brothers; Gene Corbin and DeWayne Corbin, sister; Darlene Brekke, and her husband, Hugo.
Joan is survived by her children; son, Ken Cantonwine of Ames, Iowa; son, Curt Cantonwine of Costa Mesa, CA; daughter, Toni Abbe of Des Moines, IA and a daughter, Jana Sandholm (Leonard) of Stanton, IA; 7 grandchildren; April Heintz (Mark) of Nevada, IA; Shawn Cantonwine of Orange, CA; Patricia Cantonwine of Ames, IA; Jason Cantonwine of Ames, IA; Matthew Cantonwine of Corona, CA; Kelly Maynes (Pat) of Red Oak, IA; Brett Sandholm (Sumer) of Red Oak, IA; 9 great-grandchildren; twin sister, Joyce Swanson of Nevada, IA; brother, Virgil Corbin of Winterset, IA as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Emergency Residence Project in Ames or Israel Family Hospice House.

Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com

Tributes

Patti Goldstein wrote on Apr 8, 2015:

"Dear Toni, We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know you have a circle of friends who have caring thoughts and who are praying for you and your family. Please let us know should you need anything, we will be there for you. With Sincere Sympathy and Blessings, West Des Moines ELKS Lodge #2752 Patti Goldstein (Lodge Secretary)"

Jim & Jan black wrote on Apr 8, 2015:

"Dear Jana and family, our sincere sympathy to you."

Charles Hopper wrote on Apr 7, 2015:

" So sorry for your loss, Joan was a great lady and always had a big smile for everyone. She will be missed."

Betty Gordon wrote on Apr 6, 2015:

"Joan's family, I worked many years with your mo mom mom at Ames' xmas closet for needy families; she was a joy to work with. Joan always had a smile ;) on her face and a cheery greeting for all. May God comfort you now and in the days, months, and years ahead. RIP JOAN ;) "