Jennifer Kathleen Moroney-Whitaker

Davenport, IA Funeral services for Jennifer K. Moroney-Whitaker, 39, of Davenport, formerly of Dillon, CO will be 10:30 am on Saturday at Cunnick-Collins Mortuary, Davenport. Inurnment will follow at a later date. Family will greet friends on Saturday from 9:00 am to service time at the Mortuary.Cunnick-Collins Mortuary and Cremation Service assisting family with arrangements.Jennifer died suddenly in her home where she lived with her mother in Davenport, Iowa on October 10, 2011. Jennifer Kathleen Moroney was born on July 19, 1972 in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Gerald and Vicki (Young) Moroney. She married Chad Whitaker in June 2004 in Dillon, CO. Jennifer moved home from Dillon, Colorado in June to be with her family after being away for ten years. She grew up in Washington and graduated from Washington High School in 1990. She achieved an art scholarship to attend Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art Education in 1994. Jennifer will be remembered for her infectious laugh, enormous heart, and gentle soul. She treasured her Irish heritage, Harley Davidsons, the Green Bay Packers, and being a Godmother to Jacayla. She also cherished “The Kids”, TJ her Great Dane, and her cats, Spook, and Shadow, all rescued from an animal shelter in Colorado. Jennifer dedicated her life to helping others and caring for those in need. Her compassion for the disabled was immeasurable. She spent much of her career working with the disabled community. Jennifer will be missed greatly by her strong community of friends that starts with her best friend and sister, Lisa. Survivors include her loving mother, Vicki Moroney of Davenport, sister; Lisa (Rick) Linboom, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald, grandmothers, Blanche Young and Beatrice Vance.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Scott County Humane Society or the Handicapped Development Center.Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.cunnick-collins.com