Lifetime resident of Cedar Rapids, Venda Jasa, 72, daughter of Pauline and Charles Jasa, was born December 15, 1944, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A resident of the Meth-Wick Community, she passed away on October 31, 2017, following a rapid decline in health. The family would like to thank the staff at Meth-Wick for the loving care they provided Venda.

Venda waitressed at the Cedar Café and Woolworth's diner until it's closing. She also worked for Options of Linn County. She was a member of Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church, and along with her mother, Pauline Jasa, Venda enjoyed volunteering at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library. Venda's ability to light up a room with her smile and joyful attitude will be missed by all who knew her.

Venda is survived by her brother, Paul (Marilyn) Jasa of Edina, Mn, her brother-in-law, Don Zahradnik of Cedar Rapids, nieces and nephews, Becki (Mike) Stevens of Ashburn, VA, Dave (Karla) Zahradnik of Cedar Rapids, Kim (Kevin) Romine of Plymouth, MN, Ken (Diana) Jasa of Eagan, MN, and 9 grand-nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Pauline Jasa, and her sister, Karla Zahradnik.

Because of Venda's love for animals, the family asks that memorial donations be given to the Cedar Valley Humane Society.

Visitation will be held 10-11 A.M. on Saturday, November 11th at Papich-Kuba Funeral Home East, 1228 2nd Street S.E., followed by a graveside service at Czech National Cemetery, and a Celebration of Life at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, December 28th at Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church.