Jacqueline “Jackie” A. Ranby

Obituary

Jacqueline “Jackie” Ann Ranby was born on June 25, 1947, in Forest City, Iowa. She was the daughter of Richard and Harriet (Rye) Madson. After brief stays in Mason City, Iowa and Storm Lake, Iowa, her family moved to Hutchinson in 1958. Jackie was confirmed in her faith at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. She attended school in Hutchinson and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1965. In high school, Jackie participated in synchronized swimming and played in the band.

Jackie attended the University of Minnesota and proudly graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work after giving birth to her son, Eric. She was grateful to her sorority sisters for their support and baby sitting while she completed her degree. Jackie then worked for the Ramsey County Welfare Department.

In 1977, Jackie moved to Arizona with her first husband and two sons. She began her career at Arizona Department of Economic Security as an eligibility worker. Jackie ran the employee appreciation program, and was a member of a team that designed, procured, and implemented a new case management system. She also led the team that converted case management from paper files to electronic files.

In 1990, Jackie married John W. “Jack” Ranby. Together they enjoyed 35 loving years of marriage, which included travel to the United Kingdom, New Zealand, summers on Vancouver Island; and, of course, many trips to Minnesota.

Family was always important to Jackie. After retiring in 2008, she launched into genealogical research. Her journey through family history led to friendships with extended family and fellow researchers in Minnesota.

Jackie was smart; strict, but fair; and always giving and loving.

Jackie passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, at the age of 77 years.

Blessed be her memory.

Jackie is survived by her:
Husband, John “Jack” Ranby of Phoenix, AZ;
Sons, Eric Peter Lee (Barb) and Andrew Jon Lee (Ginger);
Step-sons, Scott Ranby (Krista) and Jeff Ranby;
Nephew, Ryan Madson;
Many other relatives and friends in Arizona, Iowa, and New Hampshire.

Jackie is preceded in death by her Parents, Richard and Harriet Madson; Brothers, David Madson and Jon Madson; First Husband, Ned Lee.