JoAnn Anderson, the daughter of Albert C. and Ruth E. (Askey) Eshelman was born October 15, 1937 at Elliott, Iowa. She passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Accura Healthcare, Stanton, Iowa at the age of 80 years, 9 months and 16 days.

JoAnn was raised in the Elliott area and graduated from Elliott High School in l955. Following graduation, she attended Commercial Extension School of Business in Omaha, Nebraska. JoAnn was united in marriage to Dean Anderson on June 20, 1964 at Elliott. They made their home in Omaha and JoAnn began a 33-year career with Mutual of Omaha, from which she retired. After they retired, JoAnn and Dean moved back to the Elliott area, first settling east of Elliott and in 2015, in the town of Elliott. JoAnn enjoyed traveling and keeping busy doing handwork and word puzzles. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Omaha.

JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Joyce Eshelman; brother, Curtis "Scoop" Eshelman and sister-in-law, Sharon Eshelman.

JoAnn is survived by her husband, Dean Anderson of Elliott, IA; brothers: Roger (Marjorie) Eshelman of Ogden, IA and Gale "Dutch" Eshelman of Ogden, IA; and sister-in-law, Barbara Eshelman of Mesa, AZ; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn.

Memorial Graveside Service and Inurnment will be held

Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

Omaha National Cemetery, 14250 Schram Road, Omaha, NE

Rev. Tony Brandt, Officiating

A memorial is being established and may be directed to the family.

Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.