Jo Anne Meister

Jo Anne Meister, 79, of Davenport, (Cedar Rapids), IA passed away peacefully at her residence on May 17, 2024. Her funeral service will take place 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Weerts Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. and conclude at the time of service. Jo’s final resting place will be at Rock Island National Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to the family.

Jo was born February 24, 1945 in Davenport, IA to parents Betty (Fisher) and Charles Luther. She graduated with honors from Assumption High School in 1963 and began college at Clark and St. Marys, but was eager to start a family. She married the love of her life, Jim Meister on June 11th, 1966. Jo was devoted to her family, an avid member of the Catholic church, a scholar, and an artist. A busy mother and wife, Jo put family first with pride. She cheered, supported, and took thousands of photos of her loved ones. She was always available with wise advice. As an artist, she could be seen at the Studio 15 gallery in Davenport or the Beaux Arts Fair featuring her work. She often leant her skills to the church and schools. Art was everyday for her. Besides painting, she was a gifted seamstress, teacher, cook, crafter, poet and wordsmith. She also loved to play piano, sing, and dance. In her 60’s, after she raised her three sons, she returned to college to earn two master’s degrees in theology and fine arts at St. Ambrose University, as well as a degree in spiritual direction at Creighton University. She took her degrees to become the Director of Adult Formation at All Saints Catholic Church. Her passionate drive and accepting nature shown in all she accomplished.

Those left to cherish Jo’s memory include her devoted husband, Jim Meister; children; Matt Meister (Dannielle Meister), Nick Meister (Emily Meister), and Karl Meister (Bethany Meister); grandchildren; Kory Meister (Kayla Meister), Allison Hausman (Marcus Hausman), Dylan Meister, Julian Meister, and Lucian Meister; great grandchildren; Kyah Hausman, Jameson Meister, and Jett Meister. Siblings; Doug Luther, Pamela Luther-Perkins, and Pat Luther.

Jo was preceded in death by her father Charles Luther, mother Betty Luther, and brother Charles Luther.