Alice Jean

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Mom and old friend from Bethel Baptist, Radio talk show host Jan Michaelson
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Alice Jean Koobs Grimsley was born February 18, 1927 in Grundy Center, Iowa.  She was the daughter of William and Clarice Hasbrouck Koobs.  She was one of eight children, four boys and four girls.  She has lived in Harlan for over forty years and is a member of the Bethel Baptist Church. Mom has one older brother, Claire Koobs, and two older sisters, Margaret Koobs Strehle and Patty Koobs Woods.  She also had one younger sister, Maxine Koobs Sietsema, who died in 1974.  There are three younger brothers, H. Roger Koobs, Jack Koobs and the baby of the family,  Jerry, who also died prematurely in 1970.  Click here to visit the "Koobs" page.

Mom and Dad were married on September 27, 1947. They moved around Grundy Center, Waterloo, Marshalltown, etc. for a few years and finally settled in Harlan, Iowa in the house where Mom still lives.  More about Harlan, go to the Harlan News Advertiser & Tribune.

Mom has had many jobs over the years and works harder than anyone I know.  She worked at the hospital as a Ward Clerk, while taking full time care of Dad in his wheelchair.  Over the years she has taken in ironings and cleaned, as well as in-home health care for many individuals.  The past few years, she has also become the local taxi in Harlan to those who need rides to doctor appointments, the airport, or just anyone in need at all.  She also belongs to the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary where she has served in various capacities for years.  She has also belonged to the Mytue Memorial Hospital Auxillary for many years.  She was also a faithful worker at the American Red Cross Blood Mobile every time it comes to Harlan.  One of the proudest jobs she had was a courier for the local hospital, running to get blood at the Red Cross.