Jean Davies, 86, died April 11, 2016, in San Diego, California.
An Irish wake will be held at a later day in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Jean Davies, daughter of Charles McCreary and Elsie (Tillman) McCreary, was born Jan. 7, 1930, in Cedar Rapids. She was raised in Creston.
Jean had a Masters degree in journalism from University of California, Berkeley and was an Air Force veteran. She spent many years as a registered nurse and in government service for the Air Force and Navy.
Jean is survived by her son Eric Davies.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Merle, Milton and Carroll.