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James Charles Almquist

Birth	:	25 Feb 1932 Essex, Page County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1 May 2014 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Essex Cemetery, Essex, Page County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8358002, -95.2818985
Description	:	James Charles Almquist, 82, of Ames, passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of May 1, 2014. He was diagnosed with ALS in February of 2013. James Charles Almquist was born on February 25, 1932 to Ernest and Elvera (Falk) Almquist in Essex, Iowa. Jim graduated with a BS in Animal Science from Iowa State University in 1954 and then with a MS in Rural Sociology in 1962. He married his wife, Anne, on March 18, 1955. Jim is most well-known for his love of everything Iowa State Cyclones. Every year was a good year to be a Cyclone in... Read More	James Charles Almquist, 82, of Ames, passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of May 1, 2014. He was diagnosed with ALS in February of 2013. James Charles Almquist was born on February 25, 1932 to Ernest and Elvera (Falk) Almquist in Essex, Iowa. Jim graduated with a BS in Animal Science from Iowa State University in 1954 and then with a MS in Rural Sociology in 1962. He married his wife, Anne, on March 18, 1955. Jim is most well-known for his love of everything Iowa State Cyclones. Every year was a good year to be a Cyclone in Jim's world. Jim spent much of his time recruiting high school students to Iowa State. For 35 years he worked for the Iowa State University Extension Service. During that time he was involved with the ISU Alumni Association, the National Cyclone Club and the 4-H Foundation Board of Directors. Jim volunteered his time with Iowa HOBY, Special Olympics Iowa and Lutheran Services of Iowa. He also served on the board for Iowa Lutheran Hospital. A large part of Jim's life was his 30 years in the Kiwanis Club. He worked as an advisor in the Urbandale Middle School Builders' Club and Urbandale High School Key Club. Jim also jumpstarted the Builders' Club at the Ames Middle School. Jim has received the Iowa HOBY Outstanding Commitment Award, the ISU Faculty Citation, the Merle Hay Kiwanis Distinguished Service Award and the Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award. Jim is survived by his wife, Anne; his four children, Mike (Rhonda) Almquist, of Essex, Sue Rice, of Omaha, Julie Almquist, of Omaha and Jill (Jerry) Loghry; seven grandchildren, Ashley (Troy) Gilmore, of Omaha, Alicia (Austin) Pratt, of Council Bluffs, Aaron Almquist, of Houston, Texas, Adam Almquist, of Ames, Michael Merical, of Omaha, and Sarah and Hannah Loghry; and three great-grandchildren, Shain, Sophie and Ava.

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James Charles Almquist's memorial is located at: Essex Cemetery, Essex, Page County, USA.
When did James Charles Almquist death?
James Charles Almquist death on 1 May 2014 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.8358002
Longitude: -95.2818985

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Parent

Ernest Edward Almquist

(1901 - 1985)

Elvera Victoria Falk Almquist

(1902 - 1970)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Essex Cemetery
Essex, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8358002, -95.2818985

2. Hadden Grove Cemetery
Essex, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8656006, -95.2680969

3. Franklin Grove Cemetery
Essex, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8883018, -95.3106003

4. Mount Hope Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8788986, -95.2046967

5. Plum Thicket Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8916600, -95.2058208

6. Fishbaugh Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7514800, -95.2732790

7. Rose Hill Cemetery
Shenandoah, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7661018, -95.3585968

8. Baker Cemetery
Norwich, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7538986, -95.2182999

9. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Imogene, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8724000, -95.4208000

10. David Farm Cemetery
West Township, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9249960, -95.3766593

11. Monroe Cemetery
Imogene, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8880997, -95.4222031

12. Bethesda Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8430000, -95.1044000

13. Summit Cemetery
Yorktown, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7564011, -95.1374969

14. Walnut Cemetery
Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9519005, -95.3741989

15. Salem Cemetery
Red Oak, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9733009, -95.3088989

16. Polsley Cemetery
Yorktown, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7147000, -95.1850000

17. Manti Cemetery
Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7233009, -95.3992004

18. Snow Hill Cemetery
Coin, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6903000, -95.2391968

19. Hewitt Cemetery
Red Oak, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9850006, -95.2335968

20. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Clarinda, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8134190, -95.0799000

21. Drake Cemetery
Grant Township, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7569530, -95.0990200

22. Chambers Cemetery
Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7863998, -95.5083008

23. Farragut Cemetery
Farragut, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7352982, -95.4781036

24. Shank Cemetery
Red Oak, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0019500, -95.1918300