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Personal data James Harold “Jim” Geerdes 

  • He was born on July 7, 1940 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA.
  • (note1) .Source 1
    Source: Shirley Ann Smith
  • He died on August 19, 2018 in Cedar Vly. Hospice Home, Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, he was 78 years old.
  • He is buried on August 24, 2018 in First Christian Ref. Chr. Cem., Shiloh Twp., Grundy Co., IA.
  • A child of Gratus Geerdes and Tarana Stubbe
  • This information was last updated on May 15, 2021.

Household of James Harold “Jim” Geerdes

He is married to (Not public).

They got married on June 7, 1963 at fortasse, somewhere, Verenigde Staten, he was 22 years old.


Child(ren):

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Notes about James Harold “Jim” Geerdes

James Harold "Jim" Geerdes

Sources: Author: Smith, Shirley Ann, Title: "James Harold 'Jim' Geerdes," (Publication location: Wellsburg, IA, Publisher: Find-a-Grave, Publication date: xx Aug MMXVIII), Repository: The Cloud

Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/192413008/james-harold-geerdes

"Photo[graph of a man] added by SFC Shirley Ann Smith

James Harold "Jim" Geerdes Birth 7 Jul 1940 Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa, USA Death 19 Aug 2018 (aged 78) Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA Burial First Christian Reformed Cemetery Wellsburg, Grundy County, Iowa, USA Memorial ID 192413008

Son of Gratus and Tarana Stubbe Geerdes.

Married: 7 Jun 1963.

Parents
Photo[graph of stone shared with Tarana Geerdes] Gratus Geerdes 1907-1992
Photo[graph of stone shared with Gratus Geerdes] Tarana Stubbe Geerdes 1913-1982

Siblings
Photo[graph of his stone] Eugene Lynn Geerdes 1950-1950

Maintained by: Find a Grave Originally Created by: SFC Shirley Ann Smith Added: 20 Aug 2018 Find a Grave Memorial 192413008"

Author: N.N. (anonymous), Title: "James Geerdes," (Publication location: Wellsburg, IA, Publisher: echovita, Publication date: Aug MMXVIII), Repository: The Cloud

Link: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ia/wellsburg/james-geerdes-7879004

"James Geerdes July 7, 1940 - August 19, 2018 (78 years old) Wellsburg, Iowa

James Geerdes Obituary
Here is James Geerdes's obituary. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences.

We are sad to announce that on August 19, 2018, at the age of 78, James Geerdes (Wellsburg, Iowa), born in Eldora, Iowa passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Geerdes to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his brother Eugene Geerdes. He is survived by: his wife Bonnie Geerdes; his children, Mark Geerdes and Kimberly Hastings (Patrick); his grandchildren, Taylor Butler, Sr. (Deondre), Parris Hastings, Timothy Vree (Heather Hubbard) and Toni Hastings-Gonzalez; his great grandchildren, Amarionna Butler, Deondre Butler, Jr., Ezio Vree and Josiah James Butler; and his siblings, Norma Huisman (Dennis), Marcia Beving (Gary) and Robert Geerdes (Jane). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews."

Author: N.N. (anonymous), Title: "James H. 'Jim' Geerdes (1940-2018)," (Publication location: Waterloo, IA, Publisher: The Courier, Publication date: xxvi Sept MMXVIII), Repository: The Cloud

Link: https://wcfcourier.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/james-h-jim-geerdes-1940-2018/article_ed1a0fc3-f905-5616-aaed-06257cb96fc3.html

"James H. "Jim" Geerdes (1940-2018) Aug 21, 2018 Updated Sep 26, 2018

James H. "Jim" Geerdes James "Jim" Geerdes

WELLSBURG - James H. "Jim" Geerdes, 78, of Wellsburg, died Sunday, Aug. 19, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo.

He was born July 7, 1940, in Eldora to Gratus and Tarana (Stubbe) Geerdes. He married Bonita Cooper on June 7, 1963.

He graduated from Wellsburg High School in 1958. He went on to attend Iowa State Teachers College, which has become the University of Northern Iowa. Jim worked for 21 years at the Pioneer Federal Savings & Loan of Mason City, working his way up to become the vice president. He retired from Collision Services in Hudson in 2014. While Jim lived in Mason City, he was a member of the Rolling Acres Christian Reformed Church. He was a current member of the First Christian Reformed Church in rural Wellsburg. He was a willing volunteer for local and civic activities.

Survived by: his wife; a son, Mark Geerdes; a daughter, Kimberly (Patrick) Hastings; his grandchildren, Taylor (Deondre) Butler Sr., Parris Hastings, Timothy Vree (Heather Hubbard) and Toni Hastings-Gonzalez; his great-grandchildren, Amarionna Butler, Deondre Butler Jr., Ezio Vree and Josiah James Butler; his sisters, Norma (Dennis) Huisman and Marcia (Gary) Beving; a brother, Robert (Jane) Geerdes; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by: his parents; and a brother, Eugene Geerdes.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24, at First Christian Reformed Church west of Wellsburg, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, at the church.

Memorials in lieu of flowers: may be directed to the Cedar Valley Hospice Home, the First Christian Reformed Church or Tom and Angie Vander Voort Ministry.

Condolences may be left at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com.

Jim enjoyed softball, golf and was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan. However, his true joy in life was his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren."

Link: https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/james-geerdes-obituary?pid=190015715
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Ancestors (and descendant) of James Harold “Jim” Geerdes

Johann Geerdes
1864-1949
Gertrude “Gertie” Ruter
1867-1942
Hinderk Klaas Stubbe
1886-1968
Nancy C. Janssen
1889-1970
Tarana Stubbe
1913-1982

James Harold “Jim” Geerdes
1940-2018

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    Birthday July 7, 1940

    • The temperature on July 7, 1940 was between 11.4 °C and 18.4 °C and averaged 15.6 °C. There was 4.0 mm of rain during 4.9 hours. There was 1.6 hours of sunshine (10%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the southwest. Source: KNMI
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    • In The Netherlands , there was from August 10, 1939 to September 3, 1940 the cabinet De Geer II, with Jonkheer mr. D.J. de Geer (CHU) as prime minister.
    • In The Netherlands , there was from September 3, 1940 to July 27, 1941 the cabinet Gerbrandy I, with Prof. dr. P.S. Gerbrandy (ARP) as prime minister.
    • In the year 1940: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 8.8 million citizens.
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    Day of marriage June 7, 1963

    • The temperature on June 7, 1963 was between 9.7 °C and 24.2 °C and averaged 17.9 °C. There was 9.8 hours of sunshine (59%). The partly clouded was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the north. Source: KNMI
    • Koningin Juliana (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from September 4, 1948 till April 30, 1980 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
    • In The Netherlands , there was from May 19, 1959 to July 24, 1964 the cabinet De Quay, with Prof. dr. J.E. de Quay (KVP) as prime minister.
    • In The Netherlands , there was from July 24, 1963 to April 14, 1965 the cabinet Marijnen, with Mr. V.G.M. Marijnen (KVP) as prime minister.
    • In the year 1963: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 11.9 million citizens.
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    Day of death August 19, 2018

    • The temperature on August 19, 2018 was between 17.0 °C and 22.7 °C and averaged 19.4 °C. There was 0.2 hours of sunshine (1%). The almost completely overcast was. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the southwest. Source: KNMI
    • Koning Willem-Alexander (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from April 30, 2013 up to present prince from the Netherlands (also called Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
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    Day of burial August 24, 2018

    • The temperature on August 24, 2018 was between 10.8 °C and 19.8 °C and averaged 15.5 °C. There was 5.6 mm of rain during 2.0 hours. There was 8.4 hours of sunshine (59%). The heavily clouded was. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the west-southwest. Source: KNMI
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