Josephine Manson Cedar Rapids, Iowa Obituary

Josephine Manson

Josephine “Josie” Elizabeth Manson, 81, of Cedar Rapids, died at home on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Family and friends will gather from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Face masks and social distancing will be required. Private family burial will be held at Campbell Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Theron; son, Shawn (Stephanie) Manson of Folsom, California; special “son”, Stephen McAtee of Cedar Rapids., brothers, Fred (Lida) Timm and Larry Timm, all of Marengo; grandchildren, Cade and Roman Manson, Paige Dullea, Amanda McAtee, and A.J. McAtee; and many nieces and nephews. Josie was born on August 18, 1939, on the family farm in Guernsey, Iowa, the daughter of Albert and Dora (Smith) Timm. After high school, she attended the Paris Academy of Beauty which led to a lifelong career as a beautician. Josie married Daryl Babcock 1959. He died in 1984. In January of 1986, she married Theron Manson. Josie and Theron owned and operated the Chateau Salon and The Lighthouse Inn Supper Club for many years. Previously, she started the Stadium Bar & Grill. Josie enjoyed going to the casinos in Las Vegas and scuba diving in Cozumel, Mexico. She loved cars, especially sports cars and belonged to the Cedar Rapids Corvette Club. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Daryl; brother, John Timm; and infant brother, Charles Timm.
August 18, 1939 - September 10, 202008/18/193909/10/2020
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Di Neal & Mike Allee
September 16, 2020
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Jerry Roshek
September 15, 2020
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Dick Watson
September 14, 2020
"Josie's Lounge" at the Lighthouse just won't be the same without her. She had her special place there; she had her favorite songs for the band to play and everybody would come over from wherever they were sitting to have a nice chat with her. She was a wonderful and u... Continue Reading
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Jerry Roshek
September 14, 2020
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Jerry Roshek
September 14, 2020
Joise, I always thought you were the greatest!!! Remember how Merle Smith couldn't get rubbler in his 1952 Ford, you jumped in and said I will show you how! Yes, you got rubber!! Heaven has gotten a very special girl, save me a place Josie! Jerry
Kathy Good
September 14, 2020
So sorry to read Josie’s obituary! I am sorry for your loss and I will keep you in my thoughts. Josie was a fine woman with a huge heart AND very talented as a beautician! She will long be remembered by many! Kathy Good
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Dan Baumgartner
September 14, 2020
Fred and Lida so sorry to hear about Josie’s passing. I’ve never seen a harder Working hairdresser. I had the pleasure of working with her for a few months when her shop burned down in the mid 60’s. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Sally and Dan Baumgartner
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The Rocareks
September 14, 2020
You were there for us and supported our family when no one else did. You will always be in our hearts and thoughts. We will miss you so much!
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Helene E Berry
September 13, 2020
Theron & family, our sincere sympathies on your loss. Jose was a very special woman and we are grateful to have shared a little time with her on our visit last summer. Sleep easy lady! Wayne & Helene Berry
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Ruth and Glenn Lacy
September 13, 2020
Theron, hope all the good memories help to carry you through the hard times. Thinking of you.
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Lonnie & Norrine Kahler
September 13, 2020
With deepest sympathy, Larry , Fred and families.

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