562. Jean Allen⁶ Linn (James Hazel⁵, Orin Parkhurst⁴, James Harr³, Thomas², Andrew¹) was born in Viola Township, Audubon Co, IA April 30, 1931.⁽³⁰²⁵⁾

He married three times. He married Beverly Shelley in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. (Additional notes for Beverly Shelley⁽³⁰²⁶⁾) Beverly was divorced from Jean Allen Linn in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. Her maiden name was pronounced "Sheeley." While Jean was serving (army) in Korea, their marriage ended.

He married Joanne Exley in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, July 8, 1955. (Additional notes for Joanne Exley⁽³⁰²⁷⁾) Joanne died November 4, 1965 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. He married Kathleen Mills in Spencer, unk Co. IA, June 3, 1967. Kathleen was born January 29, 1942.⁽³⁰²⁸⁾ (Additional notes for Kathleen Mills⁽³⁰²⁹⁾) Kathleen's occupation: Homemaker. She resides in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA 50322 February 1998, 2409 71st Street.

Jean was ill with a broken arm which was caused when he fell of the seat of a truck in Audubon Co., IA, circa 1936.⁽³⁰³⁰⁾ He was a student in Audubon Co., IA, 1941. School: school unknown.⁽³⁰³¹⁾ Jean graduated in Viola Township, Audubon Co, IA. Institution: Viola High School. Jean was divorced from Beverly Shelley in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. Jean's occupation: president in Johnston, Polk Co., IA, 1983.⁽³⁰³²⁾ Jean's occupation: director of real estate managmen in Johnston, Polk Co., IA, 1983.⁽³⁰³³⁾ Jean was a Johnston Chamber of Commerce member in Johnston, Polk Co., IA, After 1983.⁽³⁰³⁴⁾ Jean was a Johnston Economic Development Co member in Johnston, Polk Co., IA, After 1983.⁽³⁰³⁵⁾ Jean was honored in Johnston, Polk Co., IA, February 1998 for leadership in the community.⁽³⁰³⁶⁾ He resides in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA 50322 February 1998, 2409 71st Street.

In March of 1996, Jean and Kathy went to Holland to meet up and vacation with some old friends from Texas. The two couples then went on to Spain. Apparently, as of 1996, Jean and Kathy were travelling more and able to make use of some of the vacation time coming to Jean.

Jean Allen Linn and Kathleen Mills had the following child:

849 i. Heather Allyson⁷ Linn⁽³⁰³⁷⁾ was born in Des Moines, Polk Co, IA January 13, 1969.⁽³⁰³⁸⁾ She married Charles Vaughn Hennick in West Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, September 9, 1995.⁽³⁰³⁹⁾ Charles⁽³⁰⁴⁰⁾ is the son of Paul W. Hennick and Unknown Unknown. He resides September 1995.

Heather's occupation: Dir of Markting. Heather participated in the R3 Graduation2 event May 31, 1987 in West Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. Heather graduated in Indianola, IA, May 18, 1991. Institution: institution unknown. She resides in Johnston, IA 1992. Without question, Heather possesses qualities that enable those who know her to identify her as a Linn: of particular note are her straightforward approach and wit. Heather's extended family on the Linn side is not known for any special musical or dance ability; her abilities demonstrated in this area must have come from her mother's side of the family! In both high school and college, she was active in concert and marching band. Heather studied dance for 12 years and enjoys tap, ballet, toe and jazz. (00945) She graduated from Valley High School and went on to attend Simpson College where she earned a B.A. in Political Science (00945) Politically conservative, she is a Rush Limbaugh fan and active in the Republican Party. While in college, Heather was president, vice president and activities director for Kappa Phi an organization for Christian women. After graduating college, she took a job with R & R Investors, Inc. and later joined Wellington and Winwood Apartments as Marketing Director. (00945) On September 9, 1995, Heather married Charles "Chuck" Hennick; the invitation read as follows. "Mr. and Mrs. Jean A. Linn request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Heather Allyson to Charles Vaughn Hennick son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Hennick on Saturday, the ninth day of September nineteen hundred and ninety-five at three-thirty in the afternoon West Des Moines United Methodist Church 720 Grand Avenue West Des Moines, Iowa" (01273). The invitation included a very nice map and noted that there would be a dinner reception immediately following the ceremony at the Fort Des Moines Hotel. The marriage was performed by Dr. Stout and the music was provided by Marian Brown (organist) and Kelly Huxford (soloist). Musical selections included Johann Pachelbel's Canon in D, Jeremiah Clark's Trumpet Voluntary in D Major and The Lord's Prayer by Alfred Hay Malotte. The maid of honor was Nickie Whitaker and the best man was Al Good. Brian Linn had the pleasure of serving as an usher and Letha Linn was able to attend. As an aside, Letha Linn (at 98) desired to walk down the aisle on the arm of an usher but decided in favor of using her wheel chair in light of arthritis, which was bothering her knees. Brian was pleased to have the opportunity to seat the bride's mother, his aunt. Another usher, Robert McAdams once dated the bride; it was nice to see that he and Heather had remained good friends. The reception allowed the guests to have a wonderful meal and enjoy visiting with one another. The disk jockey played many songs, a lot of them country, and all those who danced enjoyed themselves. The day was very special and clearly one where the memories of each wedding participant and guest alike will be cherished for years to come.

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