Carol Jean Gapen
Born: August 8th, 1948
Died: January 14th, 2011
Obituary
Mrs. Carol Jean Gapen, 62, of West Burlington, died at 3:45 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2011, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington. Born August 8, 1948, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Ella Jane Kinnison Young. On July 29, 1965, she married Robert Gapen, Sr. in Burlington. He preceded her in death on August 24, 1996. Mrs. Gapen was a Burlington High School graduate. She worked at ADM Grain Elevator since 1976. Mrs. Gapen was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed cross stitch, and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include one son, Robert Douglas (Nancy) Gapen of Mediapolis; one daughter, Jean Ann (Keith) McGee of West Des Moines; four grandchildren, Shelby Gapen, Aiden McGee, Liam McGee and Ella McGee; one sister, Janet Ryner of West Burlington; many nieces and nephews, including a niece, Kerry (Greg) Hale; and a great niece, Riley Hale. Visitation will be from noon until 5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 16th, in Lunning Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. The funeral service for Mrs. Gapen will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, January 17th, in Lunning Chapel, with the Rev. Dean Graber officiating. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.