Marcie Jonsene Meshek

Marcie Jonsene (Julson) Meshek was born October 4, 1955 and entered into the loving presence of her Savior, Jesus, after passing away unexpectedly at her home in Valley Junction, IA. She was a 1973 graduate of Hoover High School. On February 2, 1980 Marcie married the love of her life, David Meshek and to that union was born one daughter, Jessica.

Throughout her lifetime Marcie faced more than her fair share of difficulties. But she would later say that she never accepted the idea that she was a victim; rather, she considered herself to be a Victor. She attributed her victories to Jesus, her Anchor, the Solid Rock upon Whom she would cling to for all of her life.

Early in their marriage Marcie and David accepted Christ as their Savior. In the ensuing years they would be led by the Lord to minister to and disciple a Youth Group at New Hope Assembly of God. Because of the caring, loving person she was, Marcie became close with many of the teen-aged girls in her group, girls that she perceived were struggling just as she had as a young girl. Marcie would later refer to them as “her girls” and twenty-plus years later these are the words they use to describe their beloved Marcie:

“She was genuine, a loyal friend, a true spiritual mentor, confidant, a substitute mother, wise, a fearless prayer warrior, compassionate, honest, nonjudgemental, beautiful, an artist, Heart-of-gold, she ‘saw’ us, she was my safe place, faithful, authentic; She refused to polish or hide the messy parts in her life. She loved me without hesitation or judgment. A guiding light, a defender of Truth, imbued with integrity, without guile. Empathetic. Passionate for Jesus.

Marcie experienced this truth; Those who love deeply grieve deeply. Marcie loved deeply because she loved God first. From that source flowed an unfaltering devotion for her husband David and never more so than when she tirelessly cared for him during his seven-year battle with Alzheimers. Marcie was also a devoted mother and ardent supporter of her daughter Jessica, whom she loved and cherished and grandmother to Isaiah, who was her Shining Star. Over many years Marcie was the consummate ‘cat-mom’ to an assortment of felines, never limiting her “fur-babies” to less than five.

Marcie lived her life ‘out loud and real’. She had a smile that could light up a room, but it was her spontaneous, joyful, infectious laughter that we shall always remember. Her lively and spirited personality was reflected in numerous ways, from her oft-times salty speech to her distinctive artistic decorating style: vibrantly bold and joyous colors, using art and whimsey with exuberance in every nook and cranny of the interior of her home and in her gardens. And can anyone imagine a Spring without remembering how Marcie looked forward to the return of her adored Hummingbirds?

A lover of music, particularly worship songs, Marcie would often go to a Christian bookstore and listen to various artists. If she heard a song or read a scripture that resonated with her, she shared it on Facebook and with her friends because she wanted others to be as blessed by those as she.

Marcie was comfortable being solo yet it wasn’t unusual for her to strike up a conversation with a total stranger, chatting with them about God, curious about their life. She made many friends at the local HyVee and only Heaven knows how many seeds of salvation she planted.

Marcie was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her journey on this earth was one marked by love, compassion, and an unwavering faith in God. Her passing has left a deep void in the hearts of her family, friends, and many more whose lives were touched by her.

“May we take from Marcie the ability to abide in the deep, quiet, unbusy places in order to hear what God speaks to us in love”. ~ Anne Fick

Left to mourn her passing is her daughter, Jessica Carlson, her Grandson, Isaiah Carlson, Sisters, Helene and Judy, brother/sister-in law Greg and Karen Doyle, mother-in-law, Janice Meshek and several nieces.

In Lue of flowers, if you would wish to honor Marcie with a gift, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in her memory.