Jamison “Jamie” Buffer, 43, of Kalona, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023, at her home near Kalona. She was an organ donor and her body has been cremated. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Suggestions for memorial gifts will be listed in a subsequent announcement for her celebration of life.
The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Jamison Lee Buffer was born Nov. 24, 1979, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, the daughter of Pete and Shirley (Stam) Buffer. She graduated from Mid-Prairie High School and attended UNI, U of I, and Iowa State Universities. Jamie was admitted to the Landscape Architecture program at ISU where she successfully developed her artistic abilities in landscape and design studies. She enjoyed downhill skiing, scuba diving, camping, gardening and wildlife. Jamie was a gifted musician, playing the saxophone, piano and handbells.
Survivors include her daughter: Ella; and father: Pete Buffer of Kalona; and maternal uncle: Gary (Kay) Stam of Estherville.
Preceding Jamie in death was her mother: Shirley; and her maternal and paternal grandparents.
