Jo Ann Blanchard Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jo Ann Blanchard (Nevada, Iowa), born in Popejoy, Iowa, who passed away on May 22, 2018, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her siblings, Mary Lou, Betty and Maclyn; and her parents, Earnest LaRue and Josephine LaRue.
She is survived by: her spouses, Leedrue Blanchard and Lee; her sons-in-law, Shari Caruth, Mike Caruth of Nevada, IA, Marcy Juarez and Andres Juarez of San Antonio, TX; her son Jason Blanchard of Mayfield Heights, OH; her daughter-in-law Shelly Blanchard of Mayfield Heights, OH; her grandchildren, Miranda Blanchard, Kassandra Blanchard, Kristen Blanchard, Alison Caruth and Kelsey Blanchard; and her great grandchildren, Gavin Blanchard and Jackson Blanchard.
At Jo Ann's request, memorials in lieu of flowers may be directed to: Nevada First United Methodist Church, 1036 7th Street, Nevada, IA 50201, 515-382-6536; or to Story County 4-H Endowment Fund, Story County Extension, 220 H Avenue, P.O. Box 118, Nevada, IA 50201-0118, 515-382-6551.
