- Born on: September 1, 1936
- Departed on: January 15, 2022
- Resided in: Ely, IA
Joan Hopkins
Joan “Jo” Hopkins, 85, of Ely, formerly of Anamosa, Iowa passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at UnityPoint St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Per her wishes Jo was cremated and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
Jo was born on September 01, 1936, in Marion, Iowa the daughter of John and Elsie (Nelson) Watson. Jo made her home in Anamosa with her husband, Richard. Jo moved to Ely in 2021, to live with son Johnny and his wife Deb. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening, fishing, and watching the hummingbirds. Jo loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a caring lady that loved helping her family, friends, and neighbors. Jo will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Jo is survived by her son, John (Debi) Ness of Ely, IA; two grandsons, Jamie (Shannon) Witham of Grinnell, IA; Todd (Becky) Ness of Marion, IA; a granddaughter, Tara (Jay) Ness of Belle Plaine, IA; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister; Joyce “Joy” (Richard) Kellogg; stepdaughter, Jenny Netolicky of Solon, IA; and many loving extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard “Dick” Hopkins; son, Robert “Bob” Ness; granddaughter, Jennifer Ness; a brother, Ron Watson and a sister, Barbara Ward.
In lieu of flowers please direct memorials to the family.
Jo was born on September 01, 1936, in Marion, Iowa the daughter of John and Elsie (Nelson) Watson. Jo made her home in Anamosa with her husband, Richard. Jo moved to Ely in 2021, to live with son Johnny and his wife Deb. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening, fishing, and watching the hummingbirds. Jo loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a caring lady that loved helping her family, friends, and neighbors. Jo will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Jo is survived by her son, John (Debi) Ness of Ely, IA; two grandsons, Jamie (Shannon) Witham of Grinnell, IA; Todd (Becky) Ness of Marion, IA; a granddaughter, Tara (Jay) Ness of Belle Plaine, IA; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister; Joyce “Joy” (Richard) Kellogg; stepdaughter, Jenny Netolicky of Solon, IA; and many loving extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard “Dick” Hopkins; son, Robert “Bob” Ness; granddaughter, Jennifer Ness; a brother, Ron Watson and a sister, Barbara Ward.
In lieu of flowers please direct memorials to the family.
