Marvin Jessop
October 24, 2016
Marvin Jessop, 79, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016 at Unity Point Health Des Moines Methodist.
Marvin was born July 23, 1937 in Ottumwa, Iowa to William and Bertha (Clarkson) Jessop. He graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1957 and joined the Iowa National Guard where he served from 1957 to 1959. In 1959, he transferred to the U.S. Army Reserves and served until 1963 as a cook. He pursued his interest in cooking and graduated from Indian Hills Community College’s Culinary Arts program in 1968. Marvin worked for Food Service Management for over 30 years and Ambassador Foods for over two years. He had also been a bus driver for MTA. Marvin was a member of Faith Independent Assembly of God Church.
Marvin is survived by his daughters, Marlene Meyers, Julie Owens and Carol Hicks; sister, Cleo Osteen; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his best friend and caregiver, Carlton “Chris” Moorhead.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; a brother; son, Mark; and the love of his life, his wife of 45 years, Norma J. (Wood) Jessop.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, October 27th at the funeral home. Marvin will be laid to rest with his beloved wife Norma at Elm Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Marvin.
Condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Leona Reetz
10/26/2016
Sending love and prayers for the family...Marvin touch so many with his kindness we were all Blessed to have known him! God Bless each one of you! Hoping on the Lord means placing our hope and trust in Him. Our Heavenly Father promises to strength us in the midst of exhaustion and weakness, of suffering and trial. When we hope in the Lord, our strength is renewed and we are able to spiritually soar above the inevitable storms of life!
Aldo 'AL' Diotalevi.
10/26/2016
He was dearly loved by his sister 'Cleo'. What a blessing it is for me to be a close friend with 'Cleo'.The love they shared 'Cleo and Marvin' for each other had a strong faith that bonded them together. Rest in peace brother. HOME WITH THE LORD.