James D. [Jim] van Blarcom
Sex Male Age 73   Born 26 June 1932 in Dubuque, Dubuque County IA (US) Died 6 January 2006 in Dubuque, Dubuque County IA (US) at 04:08   Buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque County IA (US)	Father James E. van Blarcom   Born 3 September 1906   Died September 1980 Mother Helen C. Engler   Born 4 March 1906   Died 12 January 2001 Sister Phyllis Sister Lois Brother Earl Brother Gerald
Residence(s) Dubuque, Dubuque County IA (US) in 2006 Obituary James attended school at Ss. Peter and Paul School in Sherrill, later moving to Dubuque. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, spending some time in France. James married Barbara L. Massey on September 14, 1957 at St. Patrick’s Church in Dubuque. He worked in construction for 15 years and then was employed at the Dubuque John Deere Works for 25 years until his retirement. James was a member of Holy Ghost Church and he enjoyed helping other people. He loved his work and took great pride in what he did. James was a man of few words, but he would work tirelessly for others expecting nothing in return. He enjoyed his grandchildren and watching them grow.
Marriage 14 September 1957 in St. Patrick’s Church, Dubuque, Dubuque County IA (US) with Barbara L. [Barb] Massey	Children Sharon L. Lynn A. David J. Mark A. born 3 Sept. 1961