<<  Back to Fund Listing Jepsen, Irma Irma Jepsen has been a resident of northwest Davenport all of her life. She remembers her grandfather’s pasture on the west side of Mercy Hospital now Genesis West. Irma’s family life revolved around her father, mother and sister. Her father owned the Jepsen Pharmacy two blocks from her grandparents’ home. She was active in sports throughout her life. In high school she began playing basketball and tennis and in later years played golf. She lost her father, mother and sister in the 1950’s. She remained in her family home for many years enjoying familiar surroundings and traveling with friends. Irma graduated from Davenport High School, now Central High School, and attended St. Ambrose University for two years. She liked mathematics and science which at that time was unusual for women. She started her career as a bookkeeper for a local dress making company. Learning the skills of accounting, dictation, stenography and purchasing helped her to obtain a position with Davenport Bank & Trust Company. She did accounting and auditing for the bank until she retired at the age of fifty, having enjoyed her career immensely. Irma became interested in organizations as she attended meetings representing the bank. She was active for many years in local organizations. She particularly enjoyed her membership at the Putnum Museum. Irma stated “I want to help the community where I grew up and lived for many years.” <<  Back to Fund Listing