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Dr James Eugene “Jim” Lawton

Birth	:	14 Jan 1938
Death	:	10 May 2020 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Dawson Cemetery, Paton, Greene County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1655998, -94.3283005
Inscription	:	Parents of Lora Lee, Lisa Lynn & Leah Leone
Description	:	James (Jim) Eugene Lawton was born January 14, 1938 near Linden Iowa at the home of his grandparents Clem and Lelah Gibbons. His parents were Isabelle Lydia (Gibbons) and John Peter Lawton who lived near Cooper Iowa at the time. The family moved to Dawson township on a farm near Paton in 1943. At a young age, his mother and siblings took over the farm due to John’s illness. The boys agreed to do the farm work if the family got rid of the milk cow. He attended Paton Consolidated Schools until his graduation in 1956. He attended... Read More	James (Jim) Eugene Lawton was born January 14, 1938 near Linden Iowa at the home of his grandparents Clem and Lelah Gibbons. His parents were Isabelle Lydia (Gibbons) and John Peter Lawton who lived near Cooper Iowa at the time. The family moved to Dawson township on a farm near Paton in 1943. At a young age, his mother and siblings took over the farm due to John’s illness. The boys agreed to do the farm work if the family got rid of the milk cow. He attended Paton Consolidated Schools until his graduation in 1956. He attended Buena Vista College for one year and then returned to farming with his family. He was joined in marriage to Lila Mae Oakes of Jefferson Iowa on August 16, 1958. They lived in a tiny house on the family farm for approximately one year. While living there their daughter Lora was born. In 1960, they moved to a farm between Grand Junction and Beaver Iowa. While living there their daughter Lisa was born. In 1969, they moved to the Ames, Iowa area where they lived while Jim attended Iowa State University and graduated in 1975 from the College of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation, they bought a Veterinary practice in Boxholm Iowa where he treated small and large animals. After the farm crisis, in 1985, many local farmers discontinued raising livestock, so another source of income was needed. Jim returned to truck driving for Allied Van Lines that had begun as a part time job while in college. Later, Lila joined him as a partner in the truck. After Lila’s death, in 2004, Jim continued driving for a few more years until he retired. Career change number three started a few years later with Lay Ministry classes, leading to filling in at several local churches when their ministers were unavailable. In 2019, he was asked to take on his own congregation at the Epworth United Methodist Church in Fort Dodge Iowa where he continued to work until his death. Jim fulfilled a lifetime wish with a journey to the Holy Lands in 2014. There he felt a real connection to Jesus and his life. The pictures of him on a camel are amazing. He enjoyed the benefits of his different careers. Farming gave him a connection to family background and the land. Veterinary Medicine let him take care of animals and to help local friends. Truck driving gave him the chance to see family and friends from all over the country. Retirement gave him a chance to help out with his grandchildren after their father passed away and time to reconnect with Lora and Lisa. The ministry gave him another purpose and let him make many new friends while serving God. On May 10, 2020, Jim passed away from Pancreatic cancer at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa, with his daughters by his side. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Jim had not been able to visit with his grandchildren or other family members for several months and was very glad that while in hospice they could come to visit him in pairs. Saturday was filled with visits with family members that could come, but sadly, he passed before others could visit on Sunday. He knew they were coming and was looking forward to the visits, but his body could not keep the appointments. During their married life, Jim and Lila began a pattern of opening their home to those that needed it; from family, to foreign exchange students, to high school and college students. Many of them became family if they were not already, including Robert, Kim, Charles, and Mattau. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, John and Isabelle; wife, Lila; daughter, Leah Leone; brother, Jerry Dean; sister, Judy Ellen Conklin; and son-in-law, Jose Ulises Segovia. He is survived by daughters, Lora and Lisa. Grandchildren, James, his wife, Jolene, John, his fiance, Marissa, Leah, Joel, and his wife, Kartika. Great-grandchildren, Sophia, Raina, and Isabel. The number of extended family, friends that are family, and those that have been touched by Jim are impossible to list. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic Jim’s family will not have a visitation or funeral at this time. A future celebration is being planned when we are allowed to gather together to celebrate and honor Jim. Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson

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Where is Dr James Eugene “Jim” Lawton's memorial?
Dr James Eugene “Jim” Lawton's memorial is located at: Dawson Cemetery, Paton, Greene County, USA.
When did Dr James Eugene “Jim” Lawton death?
Dr James Eugene “Jim” Lawton death on 10 May 2020 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dr James Eugene “Jim” Lawton's memorial?
Latitude: 42.1655998
Longitude: -94.3283005

Family Members:

Parent

John Peter Lawton

(1916 - 1973)

Isabelle Lydia Gibbons Lawton Godwin

(1916 - 2011)

Spouse

Lila Mae Oakes Lawton

(1938 - 2004)

Siblings

Jerry Dean Lawton

(1940 - 2014)

Judy Ellen Lawton Conklin

(1941 - 2009)

Children

Leah Leone Lawton

(1977 - 1977)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Dawson Cemetery
Paton, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1655998, -94.3283005

2. Paton Cemetery
Paton, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1624985, -94.2433014

3. Highland Township Cemetery
Churdan, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1518310, -94.4699120

4. Lost Grove Cemetery
Harcourt, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2583008, -94.2331009

5. Gowrie Township Cemetery
Gowrie, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2813988, -94.3043976

6. Reading Cemetery
Farnhamville, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2593994, -94.4325027

7. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Jefferson, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0289001, -94.3818970

8. Junction Township Cemetery
Grand Junction, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0236015, -94.2593994

9. Renner Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1380420, -94.1256570

10. Jefferson Cemetery
Jefferson, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0133018, -94.3591995

11. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Grand Junction, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0266000, -94.2325000

12. Fair Oaks Cemetery
Scranton, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0355988, -94.4460983

13. Old Cedar Cemetery
Adaza, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1874821, -94.5419194

14. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Lohrville, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2569008, -94.5119019

15. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Churdan, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1605988, -94.5511017

16. Wright Cemetery
Jefferson, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0228004, -94.4477997

17. Swedish Lutheran Church Cemetery
Dayton, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2175000, -94.1065000

18. Evergreen Cemetery
Lohrville, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2505989, -94.5330963

19. Our Saviour Cemetery
Callender, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3396988, -94.3153000

20. Gibson-Fleck-Thompson Cemetery
Scranton, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0428870, -94.4988800

21. Lawn Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1771011, -94.0867996

22. Headley Cemetery
Jefferson, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0041504, -94.4335815

23. Grand Ridge Cemetery
Beaver, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0786018, -94.1157990

24. Beaver Cemetery
Beaver, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0462000, -94.1446000