Paul Jameson

Paul Jameson, 67 of Creston, Iowa passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Greater Regional Health in Creston.  Memorial services will be 6:00 PM, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at the Creston High School Auditorium.  Pastor Evan McVann of Salem Lutheran Church will officiate.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Creston High School Booster Club, in memory of Paul.  Paul was cremated and will be laid to rest in the Ottumwa Cemetery in Ottumwa, Iowa at a later date.  Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.  Condolences and memories can be shared online at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Paul Alan Jameson was born July 30, 1956 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Jim and Jackie (Bragg) Jameson. The family moved from Ottumwa to Osceola, Iowa in 1969.   Paul graduated from Clarke Community School with the Class of 1974, then Southwestern Community College in 1976 and earned his Bachelor degree from Northwest Missouri State University in 1979.  Paul earned his Master’s degree later in life from Viterbo University.     

Mr. Jameson began his long career in Education by teaching in the Orient-Macksburg School and working in various schools throughout Southwest Iowa, including Creston Public Schools and SWCC, over his 42+ year career.  Mr. Jameson taught math, computer science and driver’s education.  He touched the lives of countless students and co-workers along the way, and was widely known for his generosity.

Paul is survived by his sister, Mary (husband Tom) Werner of Murray, Iowa; his brother, David (wife Helen) Jameson of Nixa, Missouri; and by his father, Jim Jameson of Osceola, Iowa.  Paul is also survived by 2 nephews:  T.J. (wife Katie) Werner of Bondurant, Iowa; Jeffrey Werner of Murray, Iowa; by a niece, Katie Werner of Osceola, Iowa; and grand-nieces and grand-nephews:  Logan Werner of Dallas Center, Iowa; Grace Werner of Bondurant, Iowa; Ethan Werner of Bondurant, Iowa; Owen Werner of Bondurant; Drake Werner of Murray; Cora Werner and Max Werner, both of Bondurant.

Preceding Paul in death was his mother, Jackie Jameson and a great-nephew, Gavin Werner.