May 1, 1936 – July 29, 2025
Jeanetta Taft, 89, of Mason City, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, at Good Shepherd Health Center.
Born May 1, 1936, in Garner, Iowa, to Floyd and Margaret (Brade) Greiman, Jeanetta grew up with a strong sense of family, faith, and community. She graduated from Garner High School and later continued her education at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC).
Jeanetta dedicated 45 years of her life to her work as a telephone operator with US West/Qwest in Mason City, where her professionalism and kindness left a lasting impression on coworkers and customers alike.
A longtime and devoted member of Rolling Acres Christian Reformed Church, Jeanetta found joy in her faith, her congregation, and the simple pleasures of life. She loved reading and quilting, often gifting handmade pieces to those she held dear.
Jeanetta adored her family deeply. Her nieces, nephews and their families held a special place in her heart, and she cherished them as if they were her own. Her generous spirit, warm laughter, and unwavering love will be missed beyond measure.
She is survived by her siblings, Judie Eden, Mason City, and David (Jeanettee) Greiman, Garner; nieces and nephews, Jacqueline McCavitt, Jeff (Jill) Blank, Jolyn Blank, Chris (Leslie) Eden, Jason (Patti) Eden, Cindy (Guy) Meyer Hewett, David Greiman and Matt (Jamie) Greiman and their families.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, JoAnn (Jack) Blank; and nephews, Robert Greiman, Thomas Blank, Brett Eden, and Scott Eden; and niece, Lisa Blank.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St NE, Mason City with Pastor Philip Boender of Rolling Acres Christian Reformed Church officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to Jeanetta’s service at the funeral home.
Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Jeanetta’s life was a testament to quiet strength, deep faith, and unconditional love — a legacy that will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
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