Josephine Manson
August 18, 1939 ~ September 10, 2020
Josephine 'Josie' Elizabeth Manson, 81, of Cedar Rapids, died at home on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Family and friends will gather from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Face masks and social distancing will be required. Private family burial will be held at Campbell Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Theron; son, Shawn (Stephanie) Manson of Folsom, California; special 'son', Stephen McAtee of Cedar Rapids., brothers, Fred (Lida) Timm and Larry Timm, all of Marengo; grandchildren, Cade and Roman Manson, Paige Dullea, Amanda McAtee, and A.J. McAtee; and many nieces and nephews.
Josie was born on August 18, 1939, on the family farm in Guernsey, Iowa, the daughter of Albert and Dora (Smith) Timm. After high school, she attended the Paris Academy of Beauty which led to a lifelong career as a beautician. Josie married Daryl Babcock 1959. He died in 1984. In January of 1986, she married Theron Manson.
Josie and Theron owned and operated the Chateau Salon and The Lighthouse Inn Supper Club for many years. Previously, she started the Stadium Bar & Grill. Josie enjoyed going to the casinos in Las Vegas and scuba diving in Cozumel, Mexico. She loved cars, especially sports cars and belonged to the Cedar Rapids Corvette Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Daryl; brother, John Timm; and infant brother, Charles Timm.
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Josie was quite a lady! So very sad to hear of her passing. I had recently chatted with Josie by phone about a week before the Derecho. We had a nice catch up. Josie did my mother’s hair (Katie Zachar ) and my hair for many many years! Josie was a wonderful girl ! She will be greatly missed by all –
Josie! So enjoyed our vacations… Black Hills, Frisco, CO, Missouri, Nashville, Bowling Green, and our last one destination-Niagara’s Falls, Canada. Many memories with 4 Corvettes traveling together….. You are missed already❤️😢 Hugs to Theron & Family, Love ya, Di Neal
Josie welcomed us to the neighborhood family 19 years ago and shared her insights and love as if we’d been here forever. She was a special person.
Sad to hear of Josie’s passing. She always had a smile and friendly greeting. She will be fondly remembered. My sympathies to the family. Ed Fordyce
Theron We are truly sorry to learn of Josie’s passing she was such a great lady and I loved her to pieces we had so much fun together and so many memories especially the ones in Las Vegas she will be missed but never forgotten keeping your family in our prayers all our love Mike and karole Meese
RIP Josie.. You will be surely missed
I am so sorry to hear of this loss, Josie was such a kind soul with a great smile and fun outlook! Love Linda Totten
Theron, i am so sorry. Josie was someone special. I will miss her. Sleep softly my dear friend.
With deepest sympathy,
Fred & Lida, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister Josie! Love and Hugs!🙏🏻❤️ Bill & Anita Burke
So sorry for your loss Theron–Wil & Nadine Hollis
We are thinking of you, Theron. I loved bringing Chewy in to see Josie, he loved visiting her. We are here if you need anything.
Josie was our go to hair dresser for years…No one could cut hair better than Josie….it was wonderful knowing her all those years and that little table where children sat to color while waiting for their hair cuts…..RIP Josie….
You meant so much to all of us. You changed our lives in so many ways and your generosity knew no limit. Forever in our thoughts. Sleep peacefully.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Josie will remain in our hearts forever.
With deepest sympathy, Larry , Fred and families.
Theron, hope all the good memories help to carry you through the hard times. Thinking of you.
Theron & family, our sincere sympathies on your loss. Jose was a very special woman and we are grateful to have shared a little time with her on our visit last summer. Sleep easy lady! Wayne & Helene Berry
You were there for us and supported our family when no one else did. You will always be in our hearts and thoughts. We will miss you so much!
Fred and Lida so sorry to hear about Josie’s passing. I’ve never seen a harder Working hairdresser. I had the pleasure of working with her for a few months when her shop burned down in the mid 60’s. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Sally and Dan Baumgartner
So sorry to read Josie’s obituary! I am sorry for your loss and I will keep you in my thoughts. Josie was a fine woman with a huge heart AND very talented as a beautician! She will long be remembered by many! Kathy Good
“Josie’s Lounge” at the Lighthouse just won’t be the same without her. She had her special place there; she had her favorite songs for the band to play and everybody would come over from wherever they were sitting to have a nice chat with her. She was a wonderful and unique Lady. My heartfelt condolences to Theron, Steve and the whole family. I will miss her, too.
With the planting of this memorial tree, Josie will live forever in our memories and hearts!