Jacqueline L. "Jackie" Damerell Obituary (1935

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Jacqueline L. “Jackie” Damerell, 89, of Washburn, Illinois on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Snyder Village in Metamora. Jackie was born July 4, 1935 (she was a firecracker!) in Peoria, Illinois to Dwight L. and Elizabeth (Reynolds) Moore. She married Loyd M. Damerell on July 3, 1955 in Washburn. They moved to “the farm” where they lived until 1981 when they built Jackie’s dream home “in town”. Jackie was a loving mother who was devoted to her family. Loyd survives along with their children, Susan (Dennis) Fredericks of Washburn and David (Rhonda) Damerell of Ankeny, Iowa; three grandchildren, Michael (Emily) Fredericks, Jennifer (Chad) Taylor, and Brock (Heather) Menold; and eight great-grandchildren, Chloe, Berkley, Grayson and Hudson Taylor, Eva and Avery Fredericks, and Liam and Kinze Menold. We will always cherish her memory. Her parents DL and Betty, great-grandson MJ Fredericks and sister Patricia Crim preceded her in death. Jackie was a member of the Washburn Christian Church, the Washburn Jr. Women’s Club and the monthly Birthday Club that the lifelong friends thought was “a big deal”. She was a wonderful homemaker and cook who made their home a welcome place for family and friends to come sit around the kitchen table with a cup of coffee. Jackie had a love for flowers with roses, peonies and lilacs being her favorites, always on display in her crystal vases on the kitchen table. She enjoyed reading books from thrillers to love stories with John Grisham being a favorite author. Jackie had a talent for knitting and lined the Christmas fireplace mantle with personalized family stockings. Anyone who knew her would agree she had a real flare for life. Private family graveside services will be held Saturday October 5, 2024 at Linn-Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Washburn with Pastor Bob DeBolt officiating. Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, Washburn is in charge of arrangements. Please join the family after the services for a luncheon to celebrate Jackie’s life at the Washburn Christian Church at 12:30pm. The family would like to thank the staff at Snyder Village for their exceptional care. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Washburn Community Ambulance Service. Online condolences may be made to: www.calvertmemorial.com