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James Henry “Jim” Craig

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Birth	:	31 Mar 1932 Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	3 Dec 2020 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Summit Hill Cemetery, Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7315000, -94.6595000
Description	:	James H. Craig - age 88, of Pocahontas, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa of Covid-19. James “Jim” Henry Craig was born on March 31, 1932, in Pocahontas, Iowa. He was the son of Rose (Broderson) Craig. Jim graduated from Pocahontas High School. He then enlisted in the United States Army, serving from January of 1953 to November of 1954 during the Korean War. Jim worked as a farm hand for Mauritz Freeburg and then farmed on his own near Havelock. On December... Read More	James H. Craig - age 88, of Pocahontas, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa of Covid-19. James “Jim” Henry Craig was born on March 31, 1932, in Pocahontas, Iowa. He was the son of Rose (Broderson) Craig. Jim graduated from Pocahontas High School. He then enlisted in the United States Army, serving from January of 1953 to November of 1954 during the Korean War. Jim worked as a farm hand for Mauritz Freeburg and then farmed on his own near Havelock. On December 26, 1966, Jim was united in marriage to Mildred Harris Allen in Pocahontas, Iowa. The couple settled near Havelock where they farmed and Jim also worked as a farm manager. In 1980, they moved to Pocahontas. They retired from farming in 1985. Jim continued to work as a farm manager for Shannon Farms until they were sold. Mildred passed away in 2006 and Jim continued to make his home in Pocahontas. Jim was a current member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church. He was a past member of the United Presbyterian Church, having served on many church boards and committees. He was also a member of the American Legion. He was very handy and could fix anything. He built and repaired many clocks of all kinds over the years. Survivors include his step-children, Deborah (Joseph) Rard of Livermore, CA and Marvin (Patti) Allen of Pocahontas and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his mother; wife, Mildred; sisters, LaVonne Gruver and Lenore Pierce; a step-grandson and several nephews.

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James Henry “Jim” Craig's memorial is located at: Summit Hill Cemetery, Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, USA.
When did James Henry “Jim” Craig death?
James Henry “Jim” Craig death on 3 Dec 2020 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James Henry “Jim” Craig's memorial?
Latitude: 42.7315000
Longitude: -94.6595000

Family Members:

Parent

Rosetta Augusta “Rose” Brodersen Craig

(1906 - 2003)

Spouse

Mildred Marie Harris Craig

(1926 - 2006)

Siblings

Lenore Shirley Craig Pierce

(1929 - 2014)

LaVonne Rose Craig Gruver

(1930 - 2013)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Summit Hill Cemetery
Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7315000, -94.6595000

2. Calvary Cemetery
Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7335000, -94.6597000

3. Grant Township Cemetery
Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6571999, -94.6996994

4. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Palmer, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6342010, -94.6188965

5. Washington Cemetery
Havelock, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8363250, -94.7091440

6. Evangelical Covenant Cemetery
Pomeroy, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6165720, -94.6803640

7. Elfsborg Lutheran Cemetery
Palmer, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6169014, -94.6875000

8. Swedish Mission Bethany Cemetery
Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6138992, -94.6774979

9. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Palmer, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6176000, -94.5893500

10. Palmer Cemetery
Palmer, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6166992, -94.5894012

11. Clinton-Garfield Cemetery
Rolfe, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8055300, -94.5202500

12. Saint Margarets Cemetery
Rolfe, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8164978, -94.5307465

13. Powhatan Cemetery
Plover, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8557396, -94.5801773

14. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Gilmore City, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7332993, -94.4672012

15. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Palmer, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6268997, -94.5205994

16. Dover Township Cemetery
Varina, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6896100, -94.8524200

17. Marble Valley Cemetery
Gilmore City, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7458850, -94.4430150

18. Saint Columbkilles Cemetery
Varina, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6467018, -94.8443985

19. Calvary Cemetery
Laurens, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8403015, -94.8368988

20. Laurens Cemetery
Laurens, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8438988, -94.8330994

21. Old Rolfe Cemetery
Rolfe, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8403511, -94.4764175

22. Marshall Cemetery
Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7633018, -94.8930969

23. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Pomeroy, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5558014, -94.6889038

24. Union Cemetery
Pomeroy, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5539017, -94.6789017