James D. [Jim] van Blarcom James D. [Jim] van Blarcom
SexMale
Age73
 
Born26 June 1932inDubuque, Dubuque County IA (US)
Died6 January 2006inDubuque, Dubuque County IA (US)
at04:08 
BuriedinMount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque County IA (US)
FatherJames E. van Blarcom
 Born 3 September 1906
 DiedSeptember 1980
MotherHelen C. Engler
 Born4 March 1906
 Died12 January 2001
SisterPhyllis
SisterLois
BrotherEarl
BrotherGerald
Residence(s)Dubuque, Dubuque County IA (US) in 2006

ObituaryJames 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 1957inSt. Patrick’s Church, Dubuque, Dubuque County IA (US)
withBarbara L. [Barb] Massey
Children Sharon L.
Lynn A.
David J.
Mark A. born 3 Sept. 1961


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