Jo Ann Borer, 79, of Nevada, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Graveside services will be at 1:30 PM, Friday, August 28, 2020, where Jo Ann will be laid to rest next to the love of her life, Edward, at Ames Municipal Cemetery.
Jo Ann was born on June 5, 1941, one of two daughters born to H.D. and Freda (Paulson) Freel. She graduated from Ames High School in 1959 and attended AIB in Des Moines, graduating in 1961. Jo Ann was united in marriage to Edward Borer on January 17, 1969 in Sparks, Nevada. They welcomed one son, Jeff. Jo Ann ran an in home daycare as well as a drapery business. She also owned The Clothesline Consignment Shop in Ames.
Jo Ann was a member of Altrusa, as well as the Widowed Men and Women of America. She loved spending time with her family, especially the two she considered her greatest blessings, her grandchildren, Amanda and Daniel.
Left to cherish her memory are Jo Ann’s son: Jeff (Sandee) Borer of Nevada, grandchildren: Amanda and Daniel, a niece, Glenne (Tom) Carter and nephew: Todd Cook. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, parents, H.D. and Freda and sister, Betty McHatton.
Online condolences can be left for the Borer family at www.stevensmemorialchapel.com
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